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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1928
Page
1
Senator Robinson of Arkansas assailed Will Hays in the Teapot Dome hearing era, accusing him of perjury and secret receipt of bonds from Harry F. Sinclair. He cited $60,000 in bonds to Upham, Weeks and DuPont, urging disclosure and return of funds to restore public trust.
Flight Lieutenant F M Kinkead, a noted British speed pilot, dived into the sea in a bid to break the world air speed record. He was aboard the same type of machine used by F L Webster to win the Schneider Trophy with an average 281.488 mph.
A fragmentary notice reports a found earring on Saint Isep street near West Park, with a Mrs John Francis Smmth offering reward via local advert. The garbled text mentions a Sunday event and a possible device or machine reference, but the core item is a lost and found earring and a contact through an advertisement.
A total of $6,061.39 was realized from the public sale of real estate held by Emory C. Crum at the courthouse this morning. Several farms and properties were withdrawn, while specific parcels on DeGrange Street, East South Street, Hamilton addition, Trail farm subdivision, Emmitsburg, Braddock Heights, and Lewistown district were sold to named buyers for amounts ranging from $120 to $2,735.
The 1931 Hood College class staged Nadine in Brodbeck Hall to a full house. Dorothea Pinfold wrote the scenario about a boy Dick Roland and Nadine who share a love song before travel to India. The cast featured Dorothy Stem as Dick and June McMann as Nadine with choruses by Josephine Sowersby and Helen Mae Hart.
Mrs. C. David Wills suffered burns when she fell against a stove at her West Fifth street home Saturday morning after an attack of vertigo. Her son John W. Wills found her beside an overturned coal bucket, quickly lifted her and called help. She remained conscious but could not speak, and her right arm burned. she was reported improving today.
New York March 12 AP reports a broader market advance led by Radio and General Electric with gains of seven points or more. American Linseed joined the rally while General Motors eased amid heavy profit taking and held steadier as investors pared gains. Call mower rose to 4 4 percent.
Final arrangements completed for the Maryland State Funeral Directors Association quarterly meeting at the Francis Scott Key hotel. Banquet at 5 00 PM, business session at 6 15 PM in the ballroom. Dance to 12 00 midnight, 194 to 125 attendees expected, led by Farry E Carter past president. Arrangements by Winder Gaerke of Baltimore, secretary.
The article reports that Americans lose more than a billion dollars annually to get rich quick promoters and stock swindlers, many operating by mail. Rep. Edward Denison pushes a blue sky and fraud law to curb interstate promotion, but faces Senate opposition and lobbying by oil and mining interests. The piece also covers related local club notes in Harmony Grove.
The semi annual dinner of the officers and directors of the Central Building and Loan will be held Tuesday evening at the state dining room of the Francis Revit Hotel. C Thomas Saminats is in charge of arrangements.
Testimony before the Lands Committee covered the Tea Pot Dome funding and the 1920 Republican campaign deficit. James A Patten, urged by Fred J Upham of Chicago, admitted acting as a donor, covering 825,000 in Liberty bonds from Harry Sinclair. William V Hodges, GOP treasurer, said few 1923 records were available after Upham’s death in 1924.
Maryland closes fiscal year with a 2.63 million dollar surplus and potential tax cuts. State Comptroller Gordy exceeds revenue estimates by 901,145 dollars, boosting the treasury. Governor Ritchie notes construction efforts to curb unemployment and discusses auto tax procedures with officials. Deer migration from Pennsylvania reaches Frederick and Washington counties. Salisbury area strawberry growers face labor shortages during peak harvest.
The Dauphin county court dismissed Ralph Peter Strassburger’s petition to place his name on the ballot as a Republican National Convention delegate. The court ruled the affidavit was a near facsimile and not a valid petition showing legal qualification. Norrisman Persher’s effort to get Strassburger on the ticket through court and radio signatures failed.
Judge John S. Newman presides as criminal cases resume with trials reassigned for civil docket. George Wilson faced private hearing for assault on a six year old. mental examination ordered. Campbell and Carroll Thomas, charged with larceny from Kemp department store, plead not guilty. Thomas acquitted. Carroll Thomas found guilty and sentenced to two years in the House of Correction.
The Public Service Commission set an April 3 hearing on complaints against four Western Maryland electric companies Midland Electric Light Lonaconing Emmitsburg Electric Antietam Electric regarding alleged excessive rates. Proceedings followed delays during sale discussions with Chicago interests.
Washington reports that William R B Green of Iowa, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, was favorably reported by the Senate Judiciary Committee for a slot on the U S Court of Claims. Approval came despite opposition over his age and a son holding a $10 000 a year post on the Board of Tax Appeals.
Shanghai March 12 AP Tidert Mishler of Gettsshurz Pa Shan shai manager for ArkeH and Done died wre Quilting Party A quilting party was held at the home of Mrs Walter Crom near Walket ne Theres present were Mrs Pa Cram Mrs Josiah Crum Wisden Etvler Mrs Tather Wachter Mrs Greene Eccard and Mrs Jacoh Ketanver all of Walkersville Me Annie Reseipr Mrs Horace Ratehine and Mrs Ror Comm of Fredeyiethte Misses Ali Errat 9 wine Ke Taner and Master Kafacre A fehieds chicken inner war see edibs are Walter Crim and A Anait Ressler
Secretary Mellon agreed to appear tomorrow before the Senate Teapot Dome Committee for questioning about $60,000 in Continental Trading Company Liberty bonds sent to him by Will Hays. He had refused to handle the bonds in connection with the wiping out of the Republican party deficit in 1923.
A dispatch from Tazl Utlin reports rising water flooding the Aurora ring mine near there where eleven miners remain entombed. Rescuers and the trapped are separated by fire. Eight bodies were recovered last night and the death toll reached 25 with 45 injured. Gas poisoning predominates among the injured as poisonous gases spread above the levels. Francisco Rodriguez and his nephew Miguel died attempting to save others.
New York March 12 AP reports a merger between Pennsylvania Dixie Cement and North American Cement is near completion with terms due in a week. The consolidation aims at a larger unit with plants in Argentina Uruguay and Cuba, competing with Lehigh Universal Atlas and Alpha. North American Cement Co Albany NY owns plants including in Hagerstown Maryland.
J Clifford Bidle an employee at Mountain City Mills was taken to Frederick City Hospital around 7 this morning in critical condition after an accident. He, 22, suffered a fractured skull and a broken arm, with condition still listed as critical at noon.
Washington Pa March 12 Twenty eight men were arrested by State Troopers at the Gilmore mine near Venice for unlawful assemblage after refusing to disperse in violation of a sheriff's proclamation against mass picketing according to state police.
The American Red Cross issued a message to the Brazilian Red Cross offering aid if needed in Santos after a Saturday landslide. President John Barton Payne expressed deep sympathy for the disaster and noted assistance is requested if required.
A busy Sunday across Evangelical Lutheran Grace Reformed United Brethren and Calvary Methodist Episcopal churches featured morning sermons on faith and Lent. Sunday School attendance reached 656 with 178 men, and missionary offerings totaled substantial sums across departments. A pageant The Gift of Self highlighted Calvary’s missionary anniversary activities with choir numbers and readings.
The National Women’s Christian Temperance Union plans a nationwide educational drive against alcoholism with state W C T U chapters starting March 20. Miss Jora Frances Stoddard notes Maryland leads the country in rising alcoholism deaths since 1920, despite overall national decline from pre prohibition levels.
Frederick Chapter No 2 Walton League plans for the coming year outline committee appointments and agenda items for the next regular meeting. Key topics include delegation to the National Convention in Omaha in April, rifle and skeet team formations, raising funds for a larger distribution site, and a tree planting picnic. The chapter adds 37 new members, totaling 162, and seeks more members for tree planting committee events.
Alexander P. Moore of Pittsburgh was nominated by President Coolidge to be ambassador to Peru. He succeeds Miles P dexter who resigned last year. Moore previously served as ambassador to Spain, a post he left last year after his newspaper publishing career.
Tokyo reports the influenza outbreak seen in Japan is easing. Police figures show daily deaths near 30, including bronchitis and pneumonia linked to influenza. Official counts from November 1, 1927 to March 1928 put influenza deaths at 50 for the season, up 600 from last winter.
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