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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1925
Page
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Police conducting a search recovered additional loot including a suitcase and a manicure set. The operation yielded further items tied to the investigation and no injuries were reported.
Chicago reports the state rested its case at 12 20 p m in the Shepherd murder trial. The defense began presenting its evidence contending Farman’s testimony about typhoid tubes was valid while trying to question alleged shady deals at the National University of Sciences.
A meeting of the Frederick county Methodist reunion committee was held at Trinity M E Church South with Rev. R. Carl Maxwell. Committees were appointed for Transportation, Commissary, Music, Programs, Publicity and refreshments were served. Efforts continue to recruit as speakers leading representatives from the M E Church South and the Methodist Protestant church.
In juvenile court Judge Worthington ordered Pauline Kellar kept with Mrs. Jennings near Petersville while authorities continue investigation into her living conditions. Her mother abandoned her. no disposition or further probe was announced. Separately, 12 year old Harry Jacobs of Brunswick was sent to the Maryland Training School for Boys for incorrigibility and to Loch Raven this afternoon.
Cleveland June 19 AP says Rotary International now has more than 2 000 clubs in 30 nations with over 107 000 members. George T Guernsey Jr notes Rotary emphasizes business and professional classifications and requires one member per classification to maintain function and honesty.
Baltimore June 19 AP Senator Edwin Fremont Ladd of North Dakota is a patient at the Baltimore Church Home and Infirmary where he has spent ten days in treatment for throat trouble. His physician Dr G Lane Tannyhill could not be reached and the Home did not indicate his condition.
Yale eight oared crews dominated the Thames river races in New London Connecticut. Yale freshmen defeated Harvard by three lengths over two miles and Yale juniors by four lengths. Harvard early led the first mile but Yale outpaced them to win with power and reserve.
The Thurmont High School commencement closed after a week of festivities led by Prof. J H Young. A Sunday sermon at St John Lutheran by Rev J A Grosius framed the event with the theme Choosing the Best. The ceremony saw 21 graduates plus a large audience at Found Hall with music by the high school orchestra and performances by the Girls Chorus. Dr W L G Kiefer delivered the address I serve. Medals for scholastic debate went to Thurmont teams on the Child Labor Amendment. The Alumni Association held its first annual reunion with 136 attendees and officers elected including I Munshour president and L C Mackley vice president. The program featured recitals, songs, and entertainment honoring the class of 1925.
George C. Smith of Smith and Grimes narrowly escaped injury when his light Ford truck carrying a piano was rear ended between Neelaville and Gaithersburg Montgomery County. The other driver, Mrs Emma W. Kelley of Norfolk Virginia, failed to allow space, sending the truck off the road into a tree and wrecking the piano, valued above $325. The Kelley machine sustained minor fender damage.
A North Market Street school meeting outlined the Tally Vacation Bible School program opening Monday under Mrs G Nevin Robert. Eight grades assign teachers. lower grades include painting and games while upper levels focus on basketry. Two hundred children expected. sessions run 8 45 to 11 with a new recreation leader in charge. The motion began in 1823 and has grown since, aiming to promote biblical study among school age children.
Weekly Automobile Commission report shows total fines 448 with Frederick 111, New Market 37, Ridgeville 300. Several drivers face suspensions and licenses denied for violations including speeding and unlicensed operation, with amounts ranging from 1 to 38 dollars.
Edinburgh June 19 AP nearly two hundred delegates from 51 countries gather for the 21st triennial World’s Women’s Christian Temperance Union convention opening with a session of the executive committee. Greeting the gathering, Tady Astor of the House of Commons urges unity in spirit against spirits. Anna Crordon of Evans ton, DI, president of the WLC TV, delivers the afternoon address on international progress and power.
New York traders push buying in stock market with copper shares leading the rally. Call money climbs to 3 1 4 percent as dealers bid up prices and volume nears 1,350,000 shares at the close.
The report lists Carroll Creeger, F R Young and Prof McGuigan among those at a 1926 banquet. Jane Harbaugh, Mrs Chas Lewis, Mrs Earl Peddicord and Barney Harbaugh prepared the banquet. waitresses included Misses Harbaugh, Myler, Rively and Creeger among others.
The report from Oslo states Captain Amundsen, back in Splitbergen, is determined to resume the polar flight. He says lessons from the Arctic attempt will help him reach the pole and that he gained valuable experience for a future try.
Hong Kong reports the shipping strike spreading from China with Chinese students forming a committee to Canton as general strike actions continue. Steamship sailings to Canton and Macao are cancelled and birth volunteers are warned of possible early mobilization due to the emergency.
Rome and New York boast a new cable linking the cities allowing two way messages at 320 words per minute. The service marks a notable improvement in transatlantic communication and enhances rapid exchanges between Italy and the United States.
A London report notes British pediatric fans discussing experiments with purples leading to the claim that oatmeal is now considered a poor food for some children. The piece reflects cautious reactions and public interest in dietary research.
A funeral train will carry Senator Robert M LaFollette from Washington to Madison Wisconsin. It departs Washington at 3 oclock this afternoon and connects in Chicago to the Chicago and Northwestern line arriving in Madison shortly before 2 PM tomorrow. The body will lie in state at the capitol on Sunday and the funeral will be held there on Monday.
President Coolidge greeted more than 100 National Editorial Association members visiting Washington. Editors toured Frederick Alexandria and Quantico, lunched at Willard Hotel, and heard Edward F P Colinday speak on national representation for Washington. The group returned to the capital for a final Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade reception.
News from Lancaster reports the Rev Dr George W Richards president of the Reformed Theologian seminary in Lancaster and known in Frederick underwent a serious operation in Paris while traveling with Rev Dr A S DeChant of Hanover. He departed May 14 for the world church gathering in Wales, awaiting recovery.
Federal Judge T Blake Kennedy upheld the legality of the Teapot Dome oil leases and absolved officials including Admiral Robison and Secretary Denby in a ruling that the government’s fraud allegations were not proven. The decision suggests appeals to the U S Supreme Court may follow.
Class Entertained, Lutheran Sunday School Mis Carrie Zimmerman teacher held a pleasant social session at the residence of Mr and Mrs RED Michael east of Frederick Tuesday evening. They enjoyed croquet guessing recitations and music by Helen I and Lena Belle. Attendees include Mrs Julie Marsh Mrs John Holdcraft Miss Renton Kanodle and others. A Paris women’s club called Unbobbed is mentioned as recently organized with few members.
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