05 Mar 1924
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1924
Page
1
Thieves forced a rear window at The Leader on North Market Street early today, stealing sweaters dresses coats skirts valued around 500 dollars. A car was heard nearby. owners and police suspect a local insider aided the break in.
President Coolidge told the Philippine Independence Mission that independence is not yet appropriate. In a letter to Manuel Roxas, he expressed confidence in Governor General Wood and stated the U.S. owes a protecting role to the islands amid current world affairs.
Richmond Virginia March 5 22 year old actress known on stage as Billy Correll gravely wounded by revolver belonging to Policeman Harry Taylor The officer suspended pending investigation The couple say the gun went off by accident in her hotel room around 3 30 this morning Miss Sorrell from Ronceverte West Virginia
Bear traders in the stock market found several weak spots despite some actors showing strength. Leather, silk, and chemical shares sagged while Standard industrials like United States Steel and American Can received support and rose from last night's closing figures.
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent with special church services across the city known as The City of Churches. The season emphasizes meditation penitence and self-denial with ashes sprinkled on Catholic congregants to symbolize penance. Social activities are expected to be unusually quiet for six weeks.
Rev. Frederick H. Johnson former pastor of Pilgrim Church Mansfield Ohio was exonerated on a Mann act charge. Federal grand jury returned a no bill. Johnson was arrested in Jamestown New York last week with Pearl Daubenspeck soloist in his church.
Washington reports the Ways and Means committee heard a twofold soldier bonus proposal. The plan offers cash payments or paid up insurance options and was presented by a veterans committee representing Trouse Democrats.
A. Leroy McArdell is named president of the Frederks Go Bank. W. D. Zimmerman becomes cashier and E. D. Shriner Jr. is promoted to assistant promotions as announced by the board of directors.
The Frederick County National Bank announces A LeRoy McCardell as president and chairman, Wm D Zimmerman as cashier, Edward D Shriner Jr as assistant cashier, with Arthur V Myers as teller, Miss Margarette Fiamke as bookkeeper, and Larlton Baumgardner as clerk. McCardell, born March 12 1873, has long served in community, church, and education roles and has been bank vice president since 1923. The bank notes eight presidents since 1818 and lists previous officers and successors.
Governor Pinchot in Harrisburg attacks Mary Ford's Muscle Shoals offer now before Congress. He urges amendments aligning with the federal water power act and argues the proposal and bill sacrifice all but one principle, risking public development.
The Frederick Rotary Club met at noon in the Francis Scott Key Hotel to observe Canned Goods Week with Geo J. Ross of Monocacy Valley Canning Co as host. Speaker Geo W Cobb of American Can Co outlined rapid growth, efficiency, and the role of canned foods in daily life and praised Rotary for promoting industry standards.
The bank has occupied its current site since 1913 when a new building added frontage on Patrick street. It has operated under the same name in Frederick county longer than any other bank. In 1922 the charter was extended for ninety-nine years and a trust department was added. Christmas Club Vacation Club and other features followed.
All Talismen sit on the jury for a retrial in a larceny case against Ells Carty and William Sneaks from near LeGore. George Lewis testified that about $49 vanished after he was intoxicated and slept at a hotel with the two boys. The trial proceeds in circuit court with Judge Worthington presiding. verdict not expected before late afternoon.
An investigation into Frederick coal rates from George's Creek finds the city’s prices per ton per mile only slightly higher than nearby cities such as Martinsburg and Hagerstown. The Chamber of Commerce will pursue further study and consider a Retail Merchant's Tradean and a community discount system while awaiting a union station decision. The Teachers' Association met, discussing the Intermediate department and class work with member talks and plans for promotion.
Federal Judge Morton issued a temporary injunction restraining the G. F. Redmond Company Incorporated from continuing business in Boston. An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed against the firm by printers and stationers led by Max Kirschen, Rebhan Company, and the Boston Envelope Company claiming 3388 dollars in total. The Baltimore branch, handling southern business, was reported closed.
The Court of Appeals upheld the Circuit Court ruling granting a perpetual injunction against Farmers’ and Mechanics’ National Bank. Dr. Jamison had bought 12 acres near Mt. St. Mary’s College under a junior judgment, later securing the bank’s senior lien and title improvements. This decision concludes lengthy litigation over priority of judgments and property sale effects.
New York March 5 The Wall Street blast mystery seemed solvable after Ralph Thurber allegedly confessed in London to the American consul general. London telegrams claimed the confession reached Secretary Hughes and Governor Smith who notified District Attorney Ranton for a quick shockup, but Thurber was reported in San Quentin prison in California at the time of the explosion.
Washington reports the Tariff Commission has delivered a wheat inquiry to President Coolidge and an increase in duties on wheat and wheat products is expected to be proclaimed soon.
The special committee investigating Attorney General Daugherty met with John Crim who runs the Veterans Bureau grand jury in Chicago to seek guidance on garnering information from the Department of Justice and other sources. The panel also pursued information about two congressmen alleged to have taken bribes for pardons as the Chicago grand jury hearing continued.
Washington reports that charges against two Congress members and other suspected wrongdoings by officials in Washington will be examined by a federal grand jury. Evidence from a Chicago jury, previously blocked by jurisdiction limits, will be reviewed. Possible topics include improper use of official information for speculation, illicit liquor permit procurement, and unauthorized release of government files.
John W. Cline, Smithburg lumberman linked to mountain feuds, was acquitted by a Tragerstown jury of malicious destruction of property tied to the Wellsville area shooting. The State alleged reprisal by Cline, while the defense argued persecution amid threats to his life, arson, and dynamiting of his sawmill. Local arrests include R I Sponsoller facing disorderly conduct and drunkenness with a $20 collateral posted, Harry Diggs charged with concealed weapons, and Henry Stanton released on recognizance after street fighting.
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