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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1928
Page
1
One of the heaviest rainfalls in years drenched Frederick and surrounding areas, flooding streets, gardens, and fields. Rivers rose and infrastructure suffered widespread damage, with cars stranded, cellars flooded, and the Monotacy and Potomac rivers swelling sharply.
Rome June 19 AP Major Maddalena Italian flyer made an unsuccessful reconnaissance seeking General Nobile and his party near Spitzbergen returning to King's Bay after six hours. He plans another flight as Captain Risser Larsen and Lieutenant Luetzow Holm failed in three prior tries to spot the stranded party.
At Bistersville on June 19 AP reports a heavy windstorm near New Matamoraz killed Alonzo Harris when his house toppled and seriously injured his wife and a son. Another house nearby collapsed injuring a second family member.
Princeton June 19 AP The degree of Doctor of Laws was bestowed posthumously on Dr. Willam Mann Irvine for 35 years headmaster of Mercersburg Academy at the 181st Princeton commencement. Dr. Irvine died last week.
Los Angeles June 19 AP three people including Mrs Hazel Glab 25 wife of John L Glab wealthy retired Chicago druggist shot to death last night at Van Nuys were booked on suspicion of murder.
Curtiss Field June 19 AP Pog riders delayed Thea Rasche German stunt flyer for a trans Atlantic flight at Old Orchard Beach backed by Mrs James A Stillman. In Markets and Second streets a Key Grain and Feed Co truck driven by Truman Keefer and a Ford sedan driven by G Maynard Marte collided about 11 am causing slight damage. Special Deputy Henry F Nuss investigated Keefer charged with failing to yield right of way and improper license. Keefer found guilty and fined 5 for right of way and 10 for license.
A large dynamite blast shattered more than ten glass panes at Thurmont High School as workers demolished one of two concrete pilasters at the west end of the building during ongoing school work started last week. Eight sticks of dynamite were used with plans to remove the remaining pilaster by other means.
A sedan carrying Miss Elber Cubbitt and companions veered off a wet Braddock Heights road near the Cline residence Monday around 3 15 pm. The five occupants were extricated by passing motorists and a truck crew, with no serious injuries reported despite bruising. Miss McDonald, a Hood College graduate visiting the area, is among the injured.
Frederick County Council of Religious Education closes its two day meeting with an 7 30 PM session at Braddock Heights after morning and afternoon talks by Dr. Robert Davids Rev Joseph H Cudlipp and others. Local residents stayed at the Heights for the event and a benediction will be offered by Rev U S G Rupp.
New York June 19 AP says Mary Pickford must pay an additional 2000 duty on merchandise beyond her 5000 declared value after a customs inspection of 12 trunks returned from Europe. No fines or penalties will be imposed. officials say she acted in good faith, declaring goods at the discount tied to her fame.
Secretary Hoover and Senator Charles Curtis, the Republican standard bearers, conferred at noon in Washington with Curtis visiting Bocorr at the Commerce Department for the first time since their nomination. Mrs Thomas, recovering from a recent dismissal, is staying at Atlantic City.
The Visitation Academy Alumnae Association held its 32nd annual meeting on June 16 with 125 members from classes 1861 to 1928. Officers were elected, amendments to the constitution passed, and delegates named to Catholic alumnae conventions. A luncheon followed with toasts, remarks by Miss Celia Muth and Mrs. Joseph W. Brooks, and messages urging continued support for Catholic education and the Sisters' influence.
Irish writer Donn Byrne was killed when his car overturned on the seashore near Gullmain Castle outside Bandon Cork. Born 1889, he authored Stone Without Women The Strangers Banquet O Malley Shanghanagh and Brother Saul. A chest diseases clinic will be held June 25 at Bandon Hospital Brunswick.
Superior Wisconsin reports President Coolidge decided to refuse clemency for Nicholas Lea Eagles John Proctor and Samuel Moreno who were sentenced to be executed in Washington D C next Friday for the first degree murder of Leo Beusch a policeman killed in September 1926 Appeals to the Supreme Court failed and a final plea for clemency and commutation to life imprisonment was filed with the president.
Approximately 75 members of the Girls' High School Alumnae Association attended the annual banquet at Hotel Braddock Monday night. The program featured class reunions for 1908 and 1914, readings, songs, and toasts. Officers were reelected and committees announced for decorations and tickets.
Improvements at the Frederick county jail are urged before the County Commissioners by Judge Hammond Urner state attorney William M. Storm and Sheriff W C Roderick. The West Wing remains unused and a new heating plant is needed before cold weather returns as five prisoners escaped when the main door opened to admit a prisoner using the telephone. Three of the escapees Hawes Baxter and Elijah Thomas were recaptured with two still at large. Welfare Board reports echoed calls for upgrades.
Washington June 19 AP reports five Rear Admirals were created by the Navy Board along with 12 Captains and 14 Commanders under the June 4 recommendations. Rear Admirals named include Thomas Tingey Craven Watt Tyler Cluverius Albert Ware Marshall Harry Ervin Yarnell and Arthur Japy Hepburn.
Montgomery County police officer Earl Burdine was shot in the back during a nighttime confrontation near Taxoma Park. In civilian clothes, Burdine halted his car to check a parked vehicle when a gunman demanded money and a struggle for the weapon followed, three shots were fired and the bandit fled.
Cool and cloudy weather greeted thousands at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association championship regatta in Poughkeepsie New York. After rain the skies cleared slightly with a chance of showers later, a light breeze aided racing conditions. Ankle injury updates from Mt. St. Marys College student Joseph Moncey of Emmitsburg Maryland include an X ray at Warner Hospital Gettysburg followed by discharge.
Six year old Paul Lo Engelbrecht sustained a fracture of the right wrist while playing Monday afternoon at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry B DeGranze.
Kansas City June 19 Farmers may decide how they vote in November based on crop conditions after the convention. Winter wheat prospects look good in Kansas and Nebraska, Iowa corn satisfactory, while Spring wheat belt reports poorer in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Senator Coxey and Mrs. Willebrandt figure into campaign chatter as Hoovers potential cabinet pick and a voice for prohibition. Delegates face propaganda leaflets and attacks tying Alfred Smith to foreign influence and populist foes while party officials weigh voter sentiment in key farming states.
Court notices list deeds transferring property among several county and city residents with amounts from 1 to 15100 dollars. Marriage licenses are issued for numerous couples across Maryland and nearby towns including Carlisle Gaithersburg Hagerstown and Falls Church. Names include Hostetter Kalbach Cline Fox Helrd Ecker Wood Mitchell Fleutt Kennedy and others with ages and locations noted.
Amelia Earhart, Wilmer Stultz, and Louis Gesden arrived in Southampton after a flight from Barry Port and were welcomed by the city mayor. The trio then continued toward London by air, continuing a historic solo transatlantic journey.
A partial breach at Edgemont Reservoir sent water into Beaver Creek and damaged the Diffendal's Mills dam downstream. About 100 people at playgrounds across Baker Park and North Mageket, Winchester, Washington, and Lincoln High School attended safety events. A six year old, Hav Ashbaugh, was injured when an ice vehicle ran over him. he is hospitalized in Gettysburg with fractures and a serious condition.
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