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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1924
Page
8
In Scranton a month-old baby awaken his father and saved seven family members when a gas main was damaged by a disturbance, sending gas into a Hampden Street home. The father woke to cries, alerted neighbors, and police responders tried to revive four residents.
Washington reports Curtis D. Wilbur of California was confirmed by the Senate to be secretary of the navy after a brief ten minute preconclusive session. The nomination faced little discussion before approval.
Interview excerpt reflects a former inmate negotiating press questions after release. The speaker denies sensational labels and asserts personal autonomy while addressing media scrutiny and public perception.
Senator Caraway pressed Secretary Hughes in the Senate to explain his silence about attending the 1921 Dempsey Carpentier film exhibition at EB McLean home. He argued the event violated DC law and urged fines and prosecutions for all cabinet participants including Coolidge. Daugherty was accused of discrediting Roxie Aitingon wife of a dead friend.
President Coolidge and his cabinet plan to request the Agriculture Credit Corporation to assist northwest wheat growers in diversifying crops. The new corporation has a capital of 310 million, with War Finance loan support of 820 million and pending allocations to back the Noorbeck-Burt ness bill, recently defeated by the Senate.
A fire tore through the apartment of Mrs Agnes Weidenheimer trapping two women. Mrs Margaret Stout, who heard screams, was burned rescuing others from flames. Mrs Weidenheimer died several hours later and Mrs Weldenhehner suffered burns from a falling match sparked blaze.
Stroudsburg paper reports lineman Plo Snath climbing a high telegraph pole to catch a presumed squirrel. He was bitten three times by an owl misidentified as a rodent, leaving his hand badly injured and needing a doctor.
A 13 year old girl from Marietta Ta died after a shock while her home faced destruction by fire. She passed away in the room where she was born.
Lawyer Lane, a well known attorney, collapsed in the city hall office and died soon after being taken home. The piece notes a local hotel, Meadows Crossing, called the Commercial house by name proprietor William Bure, and the traveler Joe Wheeler who visits monthly, ending with a quip about names.
Washington March 19 Debates over President Coolidges oil disclosures and his adviser Edward McLean continue in the Senate. Senator Neely Democrat West Virginia attacks Senate Republican leader Lodge and says Coolidge must answer for his advisers. He notes hostile editorials show political interests in the oil inquiry and defends cabinet members from blame. He argues Coolidge lacks sympathy for those hurt by the scandals but says the president chose McLean as a friend and adviser.
A historical note reports the first woman admitted to the bar in Washington County Pennsylvania. The event marks a milestone in local legal history reflecting changes in gender barriers within the profession.
Excerpts from Jane Welsh Carlyle letters edited by Leonard Huxley recount Lord Jeffrey kissing Jeanie Carlyle on the lips in a public setting while Empson and others react with shock. Elizabeth Carlyle recalls minimizing the scene as a national manner. the anecdote reflects humorous adult relations among literary figures.
Japanese industries once partially shut or idled including cotton spinning and weaving mills sawmills galvanized sheet iron plants and breweries are now operating at full capacity due to increased postquake demand.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a remedy for chronic coughs and lung ailments. It claims creosote based formula soothes inflamed membranes and kills germs, with guaranteed relief or money back. The copy urges readers to consult a druggist for Creomulsion from Atlanta Georgia.
Public sale conducted by agent Coward Nusbaum one mile north of Frederick opposite Odd Fellows Home on Monday March 31 1924 at 10 a m. Items include a bay mare good milch cow wagon mower buggy plows kitchenware furniture and tools with cash terms and settlement due the day of sale.
A sensational drug advertisement promises Dr Carey s Marshroot Prescription No 777 cures kidney trouble and kidney failure. It touts 75 cent tablets or squid form, claims rapid relief, money back guarantee, and urges purchase at Peoples Drug Stores and Williamson s Drug Store with bold claims of heartbreak avoided.
Notices describe auctions March 21 1924 near Utica and March 22 1924 near Frederick with horses cattle hogs wagons machinery and household goods. Terms require six months credit on >10 sums. cash for smaller amounts. settlements due sale day.
A sale register lists numerous buyers with locations and dates in March and April. Names include H B Smith Loxmonn Lane, Arthur Burner near Benlisville, G Cleveland Treat near Utica, Elmer L Burkier two miles east of Mt. Pleasant, Ralph A Fatman Ballenger Creek, and Leon D Palmer New Midway among others.
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