English Heirloom Case Hears Death Presumption In Orphans Court
An Orphans' Court hearing in Frederick reviewed the petition of Mrs Eloise Young English to probate the will of her stepson Thomas Dunn English last seen in New York City. Testimony sought a presumption of death for the World War II veteran missing since 1919. The court aired medical and search records but made no decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Young English
Frederick
Thomas Dunn English
New York City
Orphans’ Court
English
Alice Ben Bolt
J. A. Wittie
United States General Hospital No. 1
Bronx
N. Y
Jance
New York
Leslie MS. Coblentz
Brown
Catherine Reed
American Redeos
American Legion
Wagiish
Indian Springs
Jenglish
St. Louis
Augus
Maryland
Mailing 500 Checks in Fire Fighting Payments
The county clerk prepares about 300 checks totaling 822.00 to pay men who fought fires in districts including Thure mont, Catoctin, Hanvers, Braddock, Mycraville, Tuscarora and Kemmitsburg. Checks range from fifty cents to 4.50 with twenty cents per hour, state covering half of the cost. Last year forest fires cost 760.11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Murdoch
Catoctin Mountains
Golf event disqualifications at Northern Championship
In Taverpool on June 10, Kirkwood Barnes and Kirwood Barnes were disqualified for arriving late at the first tee in the Northern Professional golf championship. Walter Hagen, though late, continued. Separate note mentions Gloria Walck, Elm Street, breaking her left leg at a YMCA pool Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taverpool
Cary Tint Tarnes
Jac Kirkwood
Walter Hagen
Delasae
Gloria Walck
Tey
Chalmers W. Walck
Elm Street
Misa Walck
Ward case pigeon hoax believed by investigators
Police in New Jersey and Pennsylvania suspect a carrier pigeon message about Walter S. Ward, a missing New York millionaire, is a hoax. The exhausted pigeon and questionable Delaware shore note cast doubt, though searches continue along the Delaware River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Pennsyvania
Delaware River
Walter S. Ward
New York
Delaware
Pipe organ bought for City Opera House reopening plans
Announcement says Tri State Theatre Company lessees bought a pipe organ from Arthur Jordan Organ Company at about ten thousand dollars. Orchestra will remain for pictures and two new players may join for reopening. Theatre renovations progress ahead of schedule with balconies and foyer razed. Architects Ruebsan and Kundzin in Frederick reviewing details with contractor Vandegrift as work advances toward a September 1 reopening. Egyptian stage set by H Webb Weck nears completion with painting and decorating to follow, seven weeks to finish the set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-State Theatre Company
City Opera House
Arthur Jordan Organ Company
Witll
F F. Scott
Ernest C. Ruebsan
Arvid Kundzin
Washington
Frederick
Mr. Scott
John I. Vandegrift
H. Webb Weck
Mgr. Heck
Ane
Conductor Beaten by West Virginia Mob
Charles F Harr a Norfolk and Western railroad passenger conductor was left in serious condition after masked men beat him and pulled him from a train at Crompler McDowell county Six alleged attackers were arrested and named as Preacher Phipps Lon White Th Andy William MatHse Edwards and NL Sutuilt all from Crumpler or nearby Investigations continue into the Wednesday assault
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blucfield
Charles Fr. Harr
Bluefield
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Crompler
McDowell County
Preacher Phipps
Lon White
Th. Andy
Wilam MatHse
Edwards
Crumpler
Evangeli st and Two Others Hurt in Fight
Hartford City Indiana reports an outbreak at a tent church meeting leaving evangelist and two others seriously injured. The disturbance is linked to factional tensions. Police and local officials investigate amid claims of klan and anti klan sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist
Hartford City
Ind
Lewis J. King
Toledo
King
Joe Sars
Ail Tohn Maddox
Joint Meeting Of Club Women This Saturday
Rural federation members plan a large joint meeting at Unionville Saturday with about 300 attendees. Miss Jora E Sleeper resigns to take a home demonstration post in Blacksburg Va Miss Catherine Baker to succeed Sleeper and attend the University of Marsland Short Course in Home Economics at College Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Maryland
Rural Federation
Saturdar
Acecawor
Jora E. Sleeper
Caumry
Elizalbian Thompson
Sleeper
Sacksburg
Catherine Baker
Pen-Mar
University of Marsland
Baker
College Park
Frederick
Thompson
Miss Thompson
Unionville
Dor. Hiaviey
4Qaeture
Washiui
Baltimore
Voliess Park Mead
Dite
Atemist
Ties County Hotel Ab
State Firemen Meet Opens With Record Crowd
The State Firemen's Association convention opened in Westminster drawing about 1200 firemen from 83 companies. A large industrial display earned top honors for Misbauch and Jordan and prizes for the best decorated houses. Officers and judges were announced as the event continued through Friday with elections and a parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
State Firemen’s Association
Iisingss
Misbauch
Jordan
M. E. Walsh
Offivers
Uhe
Thomas ©. Boath
Annapolis
Jona A. Burger
Baltimore
JH. I. Rudolph
Seat Pleasant
J. Reese
Lutherville
George PP. Lindsay
Arcretary
W. P. Davis
Silver Springs
Course of Prices Again Turns Upward
New York stock market closes higher as lower call money rates and small decreases in unfilled orders at United States Steel Corporation boost bargain buying after an initial period of irregular trading. Trade volume nears 1,100,000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Mrs Owen to contest Sears nomination in Fourth District
In Jacksonville Florida on June 10 AP reports Ruth Bryan Owen daughter of William Jennings Bryan seeks to contest the Fourth Congressional district nomination of William Sears after irregularities cited in Monroe county. Owen trails by 304 votes with 30 precincts missing as campaign aide James F Carsott says contest will be filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Pla
William Pf. Sears
Ruth Bryan Owen
William Jennings Bryan
Monroe County
James F. Carsott
Owen
Miami
Exiled American Legionnaire Doty Faces Desertion Charge
Lemuel Doty of Biloxi, Mississippi, whose son Bennet Doty is held in confinement in Damascus, Syria, faces the charge of abandoning his post in the French Foreign Legion. Trial was set for June 16. Doty hopes for light punishment and a return to service with an honorable discharge after more than a year in the Legion. He recently earned the Croix de Guerre for bravery against Druse tribesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
Syriz
Time 10
Bennet Doty
Lemuel Dototy
Biloxi
Mississippi
French Foreign Legion
Associated Flags
Staf Sail
Doty
Legion
Personal notes from Leesburg and Frederick social scene
Purely personal items list guests visiting Leesburg and Frederick. Marlan Powell stays with Mrs. Richard Watts while attending a Visitation Alumni meeting. Mr. Cramer returns from five weeks in Europe aboard the Linyd Sabado. others travel to New Kensington and Oxford Mississippi for commencements and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlan
Emple Powell
Leesburg
Herister
Richard Watts
Court
America
Jarbor Grove
Vowell Univesity
Chaca
West
Rene S$. Harp
Aul Othe J. Keller
Frederick
Robert Hopkins
New Mar
Johns Hopkins University
Florence Ewing
Triool College
Julia Abbott
Catherine Staley
Mgr
Stephen Ewing
New Kensington Pa
New Kensington
Hood College
Abbott
Ewine
Rs. Blaley
Arnold
Pinchot Leader Charged With Vote Buying in Pittsburgh
Washington June 10 The Senate Campaign Wands committee heard C C McGovern Pinchot Western HQ manager testify that a vote purchase scheme existed in Pittsburgh during the recent Pennsylvania senatorial primary. He cited 3,530 Pepper watchers and 14,000 War watchers in Allegheny County with payments averaging 14.14 and 0.21 dollars per vote, totaling about 490000 dollars for Pepper and Ware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Kavernor Winchot
Pittsburgh
Pepper-Mellon
Penrsylvania
C. C. McGovern
Pincvhot
Piovhot
Pepper
Allegheny County
Billsburgh
Seenater Reed
Missouri
McGovern
Reed
King
Utah
Vepperhe
Vare
Pinehot
Mellovern
Pitsburgh
Republican County
Monday Musicals Officers Elected
The Monday Musicals club elected officers and held a program at the clubhouse. Mrs John Francia Smith and A Mire Fiehison chaired. president Henry TL We, vice president Town, recording Sec Clapp, treasurer Mary Thirid. executive committee includes M Wine Lebhe and Miss Mary Maulshy. A new member Miss desig Newseon joined. program featured quartets, piano and vocal solos, and a male chorus with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatectin Country Club
John Francia Smith
A. Mire Fiehison
Lebland
Richard Ient
Llenry
Ira
Town
Mary
Thirid Flagan
Mary Maulshy
James
L. Letuiin
Mre. Pyres
Clapp
Mr. Harris
Atr
Rhoades
A. Thomas Pyle
Campbell Tinton
Thomas Peles
Pnarak
J. Thor
Ensemble Sincing
First Woman Senator Turns Ninety One Today
Atlanta reports on the 91st birthday of the first woman senator, a pioneer linked to late Senator Thomas E. Watson and Governor W. Hardwick’s successor. The milestone notes her health, ongoing activity, and historical significance in U S politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Pelun
Parlysi Felton
Govsernor Mas W. Hardwick
Thomas LE. Watson
Walter B. George
Pele
Ann
Mrs. Colonel Bowers Before Court Again
Mrs. Colonel Bowers of near Woodsboro faced court on a petition by neighbor Br. Meitaler charging she is a nuisance due to vulgar language. Testimony described prior mental evaluation and a 1925 confinement, with remarks on her husband’s futile attempts to curb her speech and her reactions during the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Bowers
Near
Woodsboro
Montevue
Br. Meitaler
Neigbor
Shushand
Bowers
Spain May Not Attend League Assembly
Geneva reports that Spain may skip the September League Assembly. An official speech by Senor Fierhoel was interpreted as a permanent decision against attendance. Officials noted nonparticipation could affect proceedings and Spanish representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Geneva
Dane
League
Spat
Uiness
Bedlam Breaks Loose in German Reichstag
A chaotic scene in the German Reichstag sparked by protests against confiscation of property as Chancellor Mars defended President Von Hindenburg against Socialist attacks. In Baltimore, a National Commander McQuiggty of the American Legion led a banquet at the Emerson Hotel with state and local Legion figures present, while Lions Club members elected officers at Key Hotel in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ular Ao
Jieclin
Janae
Mars
Dersident von Hindenburg
Mie Ferner
John Jt McQuigty
American Legion
Legion
Iotel Emerson
Baltimore
Jac Hively
Legion Auxiliary
TR Didl Rhey
John HE Alhauah
Vannie Lease
Tronck
Willam
Claude BB. Seeesey
McQuine
Stuart Rodammey
Milton A. Heckord
Ballemore
Ttrely
McQuigs
United
Lions
Wekly
Lions Rink
Francia Scott Key
Richard ¥. Snommons
Richard K. Simmons
A. Cyank Mahler
Edward Bentz
Roger Ry Wolfe
John OS. Renn
Ucal Meck
Bandit Whittemore Sentenced to Die on Maryland Gallows
Richard Reese Whittemore, master criminal leader in Maryland, was sentenced to death for the February 1925 slaying of guard Robert Holtman during an escape from the Maryland penitentiary. Judge Eugene O Dunne ordered the execution to follow Governor Ritchie's set date after an automatic appeal. Whittemore remained calm. his wife Margaret fainted at the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Richard Reese Whittemore
Crime Trust
Maryland
Robert H. Holtman
Criminal Court
Eugene O' Dunne
Albert C. Ritchie
Whittemore
Edgar Allan Poe
Oreet
Dudge O'Dunne
Maryland Penitentiary
Margaret Whittemore
John Rawlings Whittemore
Courl
Pudge O'Dunne
Ife
Ster
Dick P
Flostman
New York
Hotel Guests Robbed During Flag Day Service
A diamond tie pin was stolen from Sidney Vogel at the Hotel York Towne in York Pennsylvania during a Monday stay. Vogel and a roommate reported loss of cash from trousers and a missing pin. other guests also reported room thefts. A Flag Day service by Frederick Lodge will be held Sunday at 3:30 PM in the Elks beige room. Frederick State's Attorney Willams AL Storm will speak with Joseph Price directing the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rash
Speak Utieve
York Towne
York
York Poles Department
Wrank ¢. Trout
Sidney V. Vogel
Auburn Avenue
New York City
Vogel
Delock
Alan
Mr. Trant
Airatime
Prederick
Toa Dikes
Elks An
Daal Te Dasne
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West Virginia
Hagerstown
William E. Darner
Third Street
Darner
Larner
Frederica City Hospital
Miss Baker
Miss Sleeper
Blacksburg
Bryan
SEARS
Belide
Wood
Tsahel Wear
Oxford
Mia
Eleanor Weed
Eleanor
Enisconal Orphanace
George R. Denne Ani
Record Street
Urbana
Mesere
Francis WT. Wner
EB. Austin Tames
Lexington
Ington and Lee University
George J. Hendrix
Marc Broderick
Chierase
el Agnes Goenedl
Wood Wine
Catherine Long
East Church Street
Pinchot
Frank Oteward
Pairaphia
Richard Reese Owitittemorg
Worthington
O’ Dunne
United States Coast Guard
Juvenile Institution of Correction
Maryland School For
Inl
Frederick Lodge of Elks
York, Pa
University of Virginia
Tody
Wilbus Kindley
Daha Wood Jr
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