14 Jun 1923
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
1
City county officials debate July budget to set next fiscal year tax rate. An about five million added to the county taxable basis and a single eighteen thousand item affect the mix. Officials weigh lowering the rate roughly in proportion to the basis rise and the sixty thousand item influence.
Article reports a morning hearing over a quarrel between Mrs Rutherford and Mrs Oden involving property disputes and alleged throwing of objects. Testimonies describe tensions between families and a demand for restitution. Also noted: three men held for grand jury action in a separate case following a police complaint and ensuing testimony.
Auto Club campaign and real estate sale progress described for Linden Hills west of Frederion Hath e, developed by Dr J M Goodman. More than 150 lots exist with homes rising, a campaign by Some Sales Company and local executives C J Ward and Clarence J Ward. Home Sales Company earlier sold four lots in the Forney tract. Also notes a push to establish an Auto Club of Maryland branch office in the city with 73 locals signed or ready to sign for a Frederick office.
Professional traders expanded operations in the stock market during the forenoon. Encouraged by recent liquidation in oil and rubber shares, many industrials were pressured lower as fifteen issues rose on renewed Goures in railroad shares. Closing was heavy with about 760000 shares traded.
An Associated Press item reports a government effort to curb Detroit liquor activity. Officials note funds saved and expenditures for county operations under a management court commission. Commissioner Shaw began overseeing on July 1, 1922, with prior year expenses exceeding allocations by about $1,500.
Mathias predicts Armstrong will announce a run for Maryland governor as the Armstrong for Governor committee opens temporary headquarters in Baltimore. The group, led by KL Starigman and A Dawson, plans letters and outreach to gauge party sentiment and spur an imminent announcement in the near future.
65 graduates received honorary degrees at Lancaster ceremonies led by Yelock with Rev. presenting. David William Zimmerman and Henri Louis Grandlienard Kieffer were among honorees, reflecting Franklin and Marshall lineage and mercersburg ties. Continued on Page 5.
Department of Labor statistics show rising employment and tighter labor supply nationwide. Maryland and Virginia report varied conditions with farm labor shortages hampering harvests while industry grows. Coal transport via the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal expands, and local tax rates adjust.
Edith Kelly G Gould, former wife of Frank Jay Gould, petitions for half his fortune estimated at 20000 dollars. Her lawyers announce the suit will proceed to the highest courts in France and the United States.
President Harding urged the American Legion flag conference to adopt a code for proper flag display and to require Americans to learn to sing The Star-Spangled Banner. He emphasized reverence for the flag and duties to uphold national ideals, noting limited attendance at the opening session. Samuel Grompers of the AFL also urged greater respect for the flag. White, Furr White of Poolesville, to seek Montgomery county commissioner nomination with John A. Jones urged to run as well.
Frederick Masons will attend a vesper service at Grace Reformed Church on Sunday June 2 at 1 15 o clock. Rev Hover will preach a special sermon. Columbia Lodge No 1 A F and A M will conduct the services.
Patriotic groups in Frederick including the Daughters of the American Revolution the American Legion and the Auxiliary mark Flag Day the one hundred forty sixth anniversary of the flag and the birthday of national colors. A program at Winchester Hall features flag decorations and a series of events this afternoon.
The article notes 11 000 youngsters will enjoy vacation as city and county schools begin break Friday. It mentions alumnae association officers, a reunion, and various reports from committees plus upcoming exams and school events.
In York on June 14 E M Fuller the confessed stock bucketer collapsed at Ludlow Street jail just before he was to appear before federal referee Harold T Coffin regarding the assets of his bankrupt brokerage firm. The incident sparked a dispute over prisoner custody and a contempt request against U S Marshal Hecht as Coffin prepared to rule on motions from creditors.
The report mentions payments to Dempsey and Dempster with a reference to school graduates and lane training. It cites Frederick High School and Lancaster officials, with Dr Klein from Frankie and Marehalb College connected to the ceremony. The fragment suggests a formal address and state context in Maryland.
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