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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1926
Page
1
Walter Nelson seeks bail release as habeas corpus petitions prepare for filing within days. Defense denies claims Lilly provoked Nelson’s wife and that Lilly had sought Nelson’s arrest. The killing near Dickerson on June 12 followed alleged threats and a knife confrontation in Nelson home.
Edgar Allan Poe, counsel for Richard Reese Whittemore, filed a bill of exceptions with Judge Eugene O Dunne in the first degree murder case. The issues challenge juror familiarity with the slain guard, juror history inquiries, and the removal of a juror for further questioning. The bill will go to the Court of Appeals for argument possibly this month.
A Turkish plot against President Mustapha Kemal Pasha was uncovered in Smyrna with arrests made. It was claimed he procured a gun and fired the fatal shot. Habeas corpus petitions are expected to be filed early next week and a hearing is anticipated soon.
Preliminary programs announce the Episcopal Church General Conference to be held at Hood College July 19 to 28. Rt. Rev. Walter Overs will preside with courses on Bible missions education and parish administration, featuring leaders from Philadelphia to Toronto and a focus on youth and religious education. Public afternoon and evening meetings include the Woman’s Auxiliary, Girls Friendly Society, and Church Army address by Captain Arthur.
More than 1000 Philadelphians join two special trains to Chicago for the Eucharistic Congress with Cardinal Dougherty in a private car. A Norfolk Virginia priest group also traveled, visiting the Sesqui-Centennial in Philadelphia.
Two young men were severely burned when carbon bisulphide exploded during wheat treatment on the Loudoun county farm of J E Wolfe, near Harpers Ferry. The barn and 75 barrels of corn plus equipment burned. loss about 2500 dollars. The father and another son aided in fighting the blaze. all are reported to escape serious injury.
Sylvia H. Gaines, 22, a Smith College graduate, was found slain in Seattle after a brutal struggle. Police widened the search for a male suspect as Gov Rowland Hartley may be asked to authorize a statewide reward. Douglass urged the governor to offer rewards for the capture of the slayer.
Baltimore Catholics depart for the Uncharistic Congress in Chicago with Archbishop Michael Curley leading an advance group. The contingent will attend the midnight mass in a special chapel car built by the B&O at the request of Father John J Murray of St. Elizabeth's, who will accompany the pilgrims.
Wills probated in Frederick County detail bequests to relatives and friends. Nellie E. Zimmerman leaves $15,000 to sister Lillie B Cronise plus heirlooms, a $500 church building fund gift, and equal shares to Kirpatrick relatives. Catharine D Oland’s will divides rest among four Oland heirs with executrix named.
Commencement exercises at the Fmitsburg School attracted about 700 attendees. IL Dorsey Etchison delivered the address and diplomas were awarded to 13 graduates, led by Mary Higbee valedictorian who graduates at age 14. Prizes honored scholastic achievement and improvement, with remarks urging caution toward science and modern theories while valuing the Bible.
Six Gale Rofiras Company workers were burned over the head face and arms in an explosion at Baronne Louisiana. The blast was caused by a crude oil still rupture and the accident occurred today.
Former French premier Herriot, leader of the radical wing, agreed to try forming a new cabinet after President Dowmergue asked him to undertake the task. The move follows political shifts in Paris as the Chamber of Deputies`
June 18 Alaska AP report says Colonel Umberto Nobile, designer of the Norge airship and polar pilot, was named general in charge of all operations of the Italian Air Service before departing for Seattle. A Bible Class outing is planned at the Fran cebeit Reformed church lawn in Cerceville this evening with games, amusements, and a picnic for class members.
Two men killed when a Litshatgh and Lake Erie passenger train struck a truck at Wampum seven miles from New Castle. Identified as John S Kline, 27, Portersone, Ma, and James H. Lutz, 28, Elwood City, Pa.
Salt Lake City Utah June 18 The number of deaths in a tourist sleeper fire near Urastal siding Nevada remains unknown. Las Vegas police say several perished while three passengers on local tickets were not aboard when the train resumed service and their fate is unclear.
Pittsburgh June 18 Four separate investigations moved to determine responsibility for the Pennsylvania Railroad wreck at Blairsville Intersection yesterday. Fifteen people were killed and many injured. twelve remained in hospitals with improved conditions. Investigations involve the Interstate Commerce Commission, Pennsylvania Public Service Commission, railroad officials, and the Westmoreland County Coroner.
Washington reports the Senate Campaign Funds Committee reviewed Pepper-Fisher Republican expenditure in 81 western Pennsylvania counties outside Pittsburgh. Witness Willem Wayne B Wheeler and Pepper-Fisher head Wile Fisher Wood provided figures from 165000 in expenditures to 141492.57 in contributions and about 50400 in cash. Committee chair Reed flagged the report as inconsistent and sought clarification. Net cash on hand cited as 49389.19 with total expenditures around 175828, while claims against the committee totaled 7844.90 with potential settlement at 5000.
Ruth Elizabeth Rice five years old and her seven year old brother Millard described a man driving a junk truck who lured the girl away on the Gas House Pike between four and five pm. Perry Grove about 23 years old was arrested on a charge of intent to assault after the girl was found crying and torn clothing. Authorities collected evidence including the truck, a witness, and a medical exam indicating mistreatment. Grove denies knowledge and is held for further proceedings as investigators press the case with sheriff and state attorney involvement.
The Presbyterian Synod of Bald-Rion including Haldmere New Castle and Washington presbyteries will meet at Hood College in Frederick from Monday evening June 21 to Friday evening. The Synodical Woman's Missionary Society meets concurrently. Retiring moderator Rev John B R Clark will preach and administer the Lord's Supper. The event marks the first regional Synod session in this area in about two decades with open sessions for the public. A Reformed Reunion follows on July 15 at Pen-Sar with Dr Oswin Viants delivering the principal address.
State Game Warden E. fee LaCompte announced the acquisition of GACT acres across eight counties bringing total protection area to 25 278 acres. The refuges are leased to the state for five years with posted hunting prohibitions and a permanent 125 acre preserve purchased in Wicomico County.
Sesqui Centennial committees to arrange the celebration in Frederick on July 3 will meet at the Y M C A tonight. They hope for large attendance as the planning time grows short.
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