American Water Works Makes Bid For Potomac Public Service
A.W. Water Works & Electric Company submitted a $30 per share offer for Potomac Public Service common stock, conditioned on 70 percent stockholder approval. Large owners backed the plan, with local management to remain, and continued advice from current officers. The deal signals strong public utility interests and potential value for preferred stock, which has paid dividends since 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Water Works and Electric Company
Potomac Public Service Company
American Water Works & Electric Company
United States
Monongahela Power and Railway Company
West Penn Traction &Water Power Company
Hotel Braddock
lars
Emory L. Coblentz
MISS MANTZ WEDS Byrn JR IN CHURCH CEREMONY
Miss Margaret Evelyn Mantz daughter of Mr and Mrs B Francis Mantz of York Pa latest residents here marries Samuel Lambert Byrn Jr son of State Senator and Mrs Samuel Lambert Byrn Sr of Cambridge at Evangelical Reformed Church with Rev Henri L G Kieffer and Rev Samuel Stein officiating brides mother’s cream faille gown with oldpoint duchess lace heirloom and orange blossoms in a setting of palms and lighted candles the ceremony marks the couple’s union and the bride’s parents anniversary context listed nearby
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Evelyn Mantz
B. Francis Mantz
York
Samuel Lambert Byrn, Jr
near
Frederick
Samuel Lambert Byrn
Cambridge
Evangelical Reformed church
Henri L. G. Kieffer
Samuel Stein
Medora Mantz
Hadley
Virginia Rivercomb
Charlotteaville
Marie F. Small
Rebecca Yeagley
Howard W._ Simmons
Howard W. Simmons
Frank Mantz
Carlisle
Bryan
Cadman
Eretzel Brillinger
D'Hardelot
Harriette Mantz Kenyon
Charleston
W. Va
Maude W. Dittmar
Rock Lodge
Braddock Heights
Hot Springs
White Sulphur Springs
Asheville
N. C
Byrn
Sallie Bryn
Sarah Eien Bryn
William Byrn
Cloyd Lewis
Baltimore
W. Rush Gillan
Chambersburg
Anne Schindel
Hagerstown
Seward Baldwin
New York
R Rush Lewis
Rockefeller Jr to Head Proposed Buffalo Rochester Pittsburgh Merge
Reports from railroad and financial circles say a plan is underway to combine the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh with the Western Maryland Wheeling and Lake Erie and Toledo St. Louis and Western railroads into a 3400 mile system. The new system would be headed by John D Rockefeller Jr. according to sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rochester
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Maryland
Wheeling and Lake
German Foreign Minister Rathenal Assassinated in Berlin
The German minister of foreign affairs Dr Walter Rathenal was shot and killed as he left his residence in Gravewald near Berlin. The assailant, a woman in a motor car, sped away after firing two shots. no clue was found. The event shocked Berlin and drew international attention.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Walter Rathenal
Germas
Gravewald
foreign office
Rathenal
wilpister
Wade Trial Before Governor Ends Abruptly
Baltimore June 24 The Wade trial before Governor Ritchie ends abruptly after Samuel Leibowitz and Dr J Hubert Wade refuse to testify The chief accusation is Wade accepted an automobile gift from Leibowitz Leibowitz invokes privilege Wade declines to testify Wade’s counsel cites his wife’s potential involvement The governor urges Wade to explain publicly Wade and counsel maintain their position as proceedings conclude
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
J. Hubert Wade
State Board of Prison Control
Ritchie
Samuel Leibowitz
Dr. Wade
Wade
Leibowitz
House of Correction
S. K. Dennis
Eugene O'Dunne
Deanis
Dr Wade
Cleveland Grice
Mr. Dennis
Grice
Troops to End Danger as Miners Seek Order
Counsel for the Southern Illinois Coal Company asked Adjutant General Black in Springfield to send troops to Williamson county after strikes and killings. The States Attorney accuses the sheriff of failing to act and warns of possible further outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Til
Southern MWlinois Coal Company
Black
Springfield
Williamson county
States Attorney
Fight Looms In Brunswick Municipal Election Ticket
Brunswick faces a August 7 municipal election with a second ticket challenging Mayor E. C. Shafer’s nominees. Candidates listed include Major Eugene L. Harrison for mayor, John Do Crammitt for First Ward, Dr Levin West for Second Ward, and C. H. F Keenan for Third Ward, all incumbents seeking reelection. A party platform statement will be released in due course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
E. C. Shafer
Major
Eugene L. Harrison
counci
John Do Crammitt
Levin West
C. H. F Keenan
Oils and rails lead New York market rally
New York market today showed oils and rails as the standout speculative sectors in a brief dull session. New York Central rose over two points while leading transcontinental issues were bought by commission houses. Motor, rubber and tobacco specialties posted gains and total volume approached 90 000 shares at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
New York Central
motor
W C T U Meeting Sets June 29 Convention in Frederick
The Frederick County Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans its annual convention in the Presbyterian Sunday School room in the city on Thursday June 29. The executive committee meets at 9 a.m. and the convention opens at 10. Mrs Mary R Haslap state president will preside. Delegates and friends will enjoy a box luncheon in the church social room. An afternoon session begins at two oclock. Sessions are open to the public and attendance is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Farmer dragged by wheat binder is badly injured
Christopher Luhn, a well known farmer near Dickerson, was dragged by four horses hitched to a binder. He suffered chest injuries and was taken to Frederick City Hospital, where doctors said his condition improved though internal injuries developed. He is married, about 56, with a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Luhn
Dickerson
Frederick City Hospital
Luhn
R. Caldwell Hume
Adamstown
Mr. Lahn
Death of Mrs Anna Sophia Hedges Near Middletown
Mrs. Anna Sophia Hedges wife of Joseph Hedges was found dead in bed about 4 a m at her home two miles north of Middletown. Authorities suspect apoplexy. she was 78 years five months and twenty two days old. She leaves a husband a daughter in Massachusetts a son Leslie Hedges of Braddock Heights and a sister. Funeral from the home with burial at Middleton Lutheran cemetery. C T K Gledhill funeral director.
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Anna Sophia Hedges
Joseph Hedges
Middletown
Masvachusetts
Leslie Hedges
Braddock Heights
Mra
Hedges
Henry Kefagger
Middleton
Lutheran
C. T. K. Gledhill
Five Doctors and Personal Physician With Him During Ines
Tarrytown N Y June 24 William Rockefeller oil magnate and brother of John D Rockefeller died here today of pneumonia He had been at Rockwood Hall North Tarrytown but word of condition not published Five doctors under his personal physician attended when he died Practically the entire Rockefeller family was at the death bed He completed a $250000 mausoleum and was 81 years old He headed Standard Oil New York from 1865 to 1911 and was among America s richest men Though prominent his elder brother John D Rockefeller eclipsed him in public fame He was born May 31 1841 in Richford NY The Rockefellers moved to Cleveland where William entered the produce business and later joined oil He directed the New York office after moving to New York He retired in 1911 Unlike John he was a club man not philanthropic He gave Wellesley College 100000 and was a motorist He was a director of the New York Central Railroad and held numerous other transportation and utility interests He married Almira Goodsell May 25 1864 and had two sons and two daughters William G Percy A Ethel G and Emma Enemies of the late 1800s era also figure in the family’s public life
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Associated Press
Tarrytown
N.Y
William Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Rockwood Hall
North Tarrytown
Mr. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company of
New York
America
off
Richford
Tioga county
William
John
Cleveland
Ohio
New York Company
Wellesley College
Cornelius Vanderbilt
New York Central Railroad
Almira Geraldine Goodsell
Fairfield, Conn
William G
Percy A. Ethel G
Marcellus H. Dodge
Emma
Je. David H. McAlpin, Jr
Assailant choose death during capture near Fort Foote
June 24 Washington report says a revolver held by Mrs. Shannon was knocked from the assailant Malcolm Miller during a Fort Foote store hold up. Miller later died by his own hand after leaping into the Potomac during a long chase. Also noted three newlyweds from Middietowa and Moeraville embarking on a bridal trip to Niagara Falls, Toronto, Montreal, and Boston.
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Associated Press
Washington
Maryland
George H Shannon
Fort Foote
here
Malcolm Miller
Potomac
Miller
Middietowa
Moeraville
New York City
Niagara Falls
Totonin
Montreal
Canada
Bos jon
New England
Geo C. Rhetertek, Jr
Magnam Bittle
Meeravi
apa
Frederick Kostenbader
Weinenday
Frederick to host Potomac Bakers convention next year
The Potomac States Association of the Baking Industry chose Frederick as the 1923 convention city during its Baltimore meeting. More than 400 visitors are expected for three days with a boat trip to Annapolis and Tolchester Beach. Glenn O Garber was re elected secretary, and Frederick figures will boost a busy convention year for hotels and the city.
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Frederick
Potomac States Association of the Baking Industry
Nennert
Baltimore
Glenn 0. Garber
Garber
John Hershberger
Mayetta Hershberger
Albert Schueler
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Tolchester Beach
Frank E. Smith
Cumberland
L. A. Shillinger
Glenn. O. Garber
J. J. Mattern
Richmond
Berry Dodson
Norfolk
Walter Davis
Roanoke
Fred A. Mueller
Fredéck
District of Columbia
Marines Reach Frederick Encampment For Gettysburg Maneuvers
Five thousand Marines led by Brigadier General Smedley Butler encamped at Frederick Fale Grounds after arriving by train. Governor Ritchie sent regrets, Colonel Markey spoke for Maryland, while residents decorated the town and welcomed the marchers. Open air cinema and a concert followed, with troops viewing local sights and equipment.
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Frederick Fale
Smedley D. Butler
Marine Barracks
Quantico
Frederick
Gettysburg
Ridgeville
Baltimore
race track
Lloyd C. Culler
General Butler
Baltitora
Ritchie
Fair Grounds
Wade
D. J. Markey
Markey
Culler
Lorenzo Mullinix
Board of Aldermen
James H. Gambrill, Jr
Rotary Club
Holmes D. Baker
Citizens’ National Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Albert S Brown
Sons of the American Revolution
William 3r. Storm
Butler
Jon” Fegan
Offeers
Hymeneas Koogie Ifert Marry In Middletown Home
Miss Naomi Florence Ifert of Middletown and Lysie Herbert Koogie of Hagerstown wed at 5 o clock in the bride's home Rev A E Cooper officiating Miss Ifert a Middletown High School faculty member In other notices Dr Arthur C Tremyer and Miss Mildred Louise Clifton of Baltimore wed at H Dorsey Etchison home Court Street May 31 Rev A Lee Barret officiating Aubrey W Stream of Washington City D C and Viola V Loy of Tayloretown Va wed June 21 in East Third Street parsonage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koogie—Ifert
Naomi Florence Ifert
Middletown
Lysie Herbert Koogie
Hagerstown
A. E. Cooper
Middletown Lutheran church
Miss Ifert
Middletown High School
ICOM
H. Dorsey Etchison
Court street
this city
Arthur C. Tremyer
Mias
Mildred Louise Clifton
Baltimore
A. Lee Barret
Trinity NM E Church
South
Stream
Loy
East Third street
Aubrey W. Stream
Washington City
D.C
Viola V. Loy
Tayloretown
Trinity
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Potomac Public Service Co
H. L. G. Kieffer
Mr. Stein
J. D. ROCKEFELLER, JR
NEW RAILROAD COMBINE
Louisville Courier Journal
WN. Y
W. C. T. U. MEETING
Wm. Rockefeller
Ines
CONVENTION CITY
POTOMAC BAKERS
GLENN D. GARBER
Battlefield
GEN. BUTLER
Col
HYMENEAS
Boston
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