Fifteen Dead in Washington Express Cincinnati Limited Wreck
A Pennsylvania Railroad collision near Blairsville Intersection killed fifteen, including four trainmen and eleven passengers. Dozens injured as the Cincinnati Limited rear-ended the standing Washington Express on a level stretch, causing telescoped cars, derailed sleepers, and extensive wreckage. Rescue efforts faced darkness and limited equipment.
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Pittsburgh
Washington Express
Cincinnati Limited
Blairsville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Latrobe Derry
Blairsdale
Gordon
Derry
N. L. Hollingsworth
Greensburg
Limited
Expresa
Cleveland
L. R. Errant
Pamplin
Express
Bedlam
R. H. Eichel
Richmond
Bryant
Biebel
New York
Young Woman Leaps From Auto in Libertytown Crash
Mrs Catherine Joy 22, of Libertytown, leaped from a moving autos seat as fear struck her. She suffered a broken left arm at the shoulder and multiple fractures in the left leg. She was treated at Libertytown and later taken to Frederick City Hospital where her condition was reported as improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Joy
John Joy
Libertytown
Co. B. Stone
Lions Hear Miss Ott and Transact Business
The Frederick Lions Club met at the Francis Scott Key hotel with Miss Mary Ott speaking on Today and Tomorrow. Committees were named for the year, and a parade representation for Sesqui centennial day July 5 was arranged. The club amended its constitution to consolidate secretary and treasurer roles with D Ralph Zimmerman elected to both offices.
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Frederick Lions Club
Francis Scott Key
Mary
Ott
Lions Club
Edward Bentz
Lions
Rev. W. C. Royal
Emory C. Crum
Charles F W. Seeser
Richard Simmons
D. Ralph Zimmerman
Simmons
Roger RB. Wolfe
H. Noel Haller
Irving S. Riser
D. R. Zimmerman
H. F. Shipley
C. T. Summers
Charles A. Opel
Jacob H. Schmidt
Rev
W. C. Royal
Charles F. Seezer
John Ed. Schell
Edward Rentz
Rabbi Wilner
Emory
Crum
Ways and Means
Frank Miller
Byron A. Winebrener
Charles EB. Hudson
B. A. Winebrener
Miss Ott. Towson E. Smith
Flint
Investigations Launched Into Tourist Sleeper Fire Near Crystal
Two official inquiries began to determine causes and responsibility after a dawn fire aboard a Union Pacific tourist sleeper near Crystal, Nevada. Five passengers died, seven injured, with only one body identified. four others listed as missing. Notable victims included Mrs. J. C. King of Drummond Montana.
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Las Vegas
Union Pacific
Crystal Sliding
Nevada
J. C. King
Drummond
Mont
King
Wheeler Unshaken By Reed Examination
Waynes B Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League testifies before the Senate Campaign Funds Committee denying beyond doubt the League’s improper political role. He estimates the League’s 1925 spending at up to 150000 dollars and says his salary from the body is 666 dollars with no other income.
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Washington
James A. Reed
Missouri
Waynes B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Coolest June in decades Grips Frederickson area
The region endures a unusually cold June with temperatures as low as 47 degrees and a 50 degree drop from recent peak of 97. Forecasters predict July and August may bring heat though current trend is cool and rainfall remains light.
Hearst Sues Over Alleged Libel In News Story
William Randolph Hearst acting for his son William R Hearst Jr filed a libel suit in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking 125000 damages from the Los Angeles Record Publishing Co Henry Briggs and Rodney Brink claiming a June 19 article harmed the younger Hearst by alleging he was linked to police records a wild party and failure to return a rented car Also Maryland sports groups plan a fish and game law revision meeting at Hotel Caswell led by C Clemson Brown Frank Walton and others including State Conservation Commissioner Swepson Marte and State Game Warden FE Lee LeCompte.
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Los Angeles
Cal
William Randolph Hearst
William R. Hearst, Jr
Record Publishing Company
Henry R Briggs
Los Angeles Record
Rodney L. Brink
Young Hearst
Wamer
Maryland
Hotel Caswell
Baltimore
C. Clemson Brown
Baltimore Chanter
Trank Walton League of America
P.M. Womble
Maryland State Game and Fish Protective Assocation
Swepson Marte
Funeral for Lilly Draws 100 as Shooting Fatality Stirred County
J Kelly Lilly was buried after more than a hundred mourners attended his funeral near Dickerson Montgomery county. He was shot and killed by Walter Nelson at Nelsons home following a liquor dispute and alleged infidelity. Nelson remains jailed after autopsy findings and authorities cite a quarrel over liquor as possible cause.
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J. Kelly Willy
Walter Nelson
Dickerson
Deansville
Montgomery County
Grageett Hilton
Lily
Natson
Welson
Lilly
Nelson
Nelaon
Nelayn
Romanian Prince Loses Royal Income Over Scandal
Bucharest June 17 AP Trince Carol of Rumania loses royal civilist status after scandal with Madame Lupescu. His abandoned wife Princess Helene and their son the Crown Prince receive Carol's $60,000 annual allowance. He must live on small landholdings and income from King Carol I's legacy totaling about $20,000, while continuing to reside in Moscow with Lupescu?
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Bucharest
Trince Carol
Rumania
Madame Lupescu
Helene
Carol
Rumenia
Caral 1
Marts
Jail Term for Brunswick Youth in Disorderly Conduct
Ray Shelton a 19 year old from Brunswick was jailed in Frederick this morning to serve a ten day sentence for being drunk and disorderly At the end of the sentence he will face an assault with intent to rape charge The arresting deputy said the latter charge stems from an allegation by Mrs Reynolds of Brunswick that Shelton assaulted her ten year old daughter Elizabeth Reynolds Shelton recently left Baltimore City Jail where he was held on auto theft charges.
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Ray Shelton
Brunswick
Frederick
W. E. L. Main
Sai
Shelton
M. 3
Reynolds
Elizabeth
Baltimore City
Heights Events In Full Swing Soon For Summer
Braddock Heights will host busy summer activities as cottages fill and visitors arrive at Hotel Braddock. The first Sunday evening service is July 4 with more song services through September 5. Dances begin July 1 at Braddock Pavilion, with numerous conferences and reunions planned through August.
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Braddock Heights
Braddork
American Legion
Braddock Weights Paviion
Roland FE. Long
Potomac Edison Co
King’s Daughters Bible
Em. Church
Alsatia Club
Ox Firbre Brush Cn
Methodist
Frederick County
Dutheran
Reformed
Bussard
Tinker Brethren
Frederick
Three Automobiles Collide at Square. Minor Damage Reported
Three cars sustained slight damage after a morning collision at the Square Corner. Mrs. Kelly of Baltimore drove north on South Market and veered onto the curb to avoid a pedestrian, striking a Potomac Edison Chevrolet then crashing into Mrs. G C Parkhurst’s Studebaker. No injuries or arrests. settlement reached.
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Mrs. Kelly
Baltimore
South Market Street
West Patrick Street
Potomac Edison Company
Frank Darner
Buick
G. C
Card Parties Spotlight at Catoctin Club and Homes
A flurry of card parties fills the week at Catoctin Country Club and private homes. Mrs. Charles Smith hosts two bridge luncheons with rose decor and prizes. Guests arrive from Frederick, Baltimore, Washington and Westminster for events featuring yellow and pink themes and a four course luncheon.
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Catoctin Country Club
Charles Smith
Liberty
Isabelle Kunkel-Daniells
Mim
Rosea
Kunkel-Daniells
John Francis Smith
J. Smith
Alice Smit
Charles B. Trasl
Charles McC. Mathias
Charles Tross
George J. Ross
Glenn EI. Worthington
Mary Wiliamson
J. Allien Williamson
Winebrewer
John St. Tershey
Eleanor Johnson
Lillian Schley
Richard Potts
J. W. Marnwell
W. C. Osburn
Gordon M. Ash
Janin Drill
Mia
Edward Nicodemus
Boy Loses Eye in Drag Accident at McCurdy Field
A nine or ten year old boy from Madison Street lost sight in his left eye after a drag being towed by a car at McCurdy Field broke loose its chain. The eye injury ended with a feared loss of vision in one eye and possible recovery of the other if no complications arise. The incident occurred Tuesday morning during the diamond clearing drag operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Deater
Warry Tenater
Madison Street
McCurdy Field
Frederick High School Graduation Sends 105 Seniors Forward
The Frederick High School commencement in the auditorium featured Emory L. Coblentz of the State Board of Education delivering a keynote on responsibility and cycles of American history. Diplomas were awarded by County Superintendent G. Lloyd Palmer to 105 graduates, with prizes in commercial and moral influence categories and a benediction by Rev. Dr. Edis Wins.
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Frederick High School
Emory L. Coblents
State Board of Education
Wrederley
G. Joloyd Palmer
U.S. G. Rupp
Te Evangelical Lutheran Church
King Cnats
Inge
Trahins
G. Ethel McNunt
Miriam Rhoads
Tref. A. Lb. Leary
Coblentz
Igh School
Mr. Coblentz
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Wilson
Congress
America
Thia
Cohbients
Gard
Maryland
Ufe
Anuditorium
Jamarka
Coblents
Mr. Coblente
Edgar A. Guest
Thea-Addrega
Laula TL. Wilson
Katherine J. Kieffer
David Yinger
Fenton Harris
Jacob Remsburg
Benediction
Drdi
Edis Wins
Valvary ML. H. Church
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Altoona
A. McLees
New York City
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T. S. Farrell
North Walnut Street
Orange
N. J
C. S. Bowman
Columbia Building
Clumbus
Ohio
C. B. Carter
Mellon Institute
A. R. Din
W. 8. Gordon
Olnh
Uatrohe Hospital
Hssie Bryan
Chyentown
C. L. Ferratt
Grafton
City Hospital
Miss Ott
Seagal Parade
Marie J. King
Salmon
Idaho
Raymond Woelscher
Buffalo
N. Y
Latraba Hotel
Wheeler
Reed
Mark
Hearst
Son, JR
Beallsville
Potomac Edison
Capt. Parkhurst
South Mar
West Patrick
Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Kunkel-Daniells
Ball Grounds
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Jilda Mande Hemp
Mary Leona Howard
Mary Williams Holter
Katharina Rowlette Kieffer
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Belle Elizabeth Lesae
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Mary Allen Mobley
Naomi Hite da Newton
Clary Harrietts Piteer
Blanche Irena Rice
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Lena Frances Shultz
Rene Lauise Slagen
Verona Treve Smith
Emily Franceq Salt
Margaret Rowalle Stup
Mira Mae Thomas
Grace Martin Weakley
Caroline Staley
Weller
Clara Martha Zimmerman
Boya
Donald Thomas Anderson
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Barrington Brown
William Hayes Browne
William BR. Carter
Robert Earle Clapn Jr
Harold J. Clem
Frederic Marlon Compher
Tiugh Albertean
James Milton Etchison
Howard Oliver Flook
Roger E. Fogle
Eernest Mugene Gibson
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Cree
Rogers Hargisard
Jarry (. Hull Jr
Carroll Gtas
Ing Famen
Lester C. Mace
John Markey
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William Perkins
Charles Edwar Powel
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Claude
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