20 Mar 1924
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1924
Page
1
The day brings a 44 degree high and 26 degree low as Winter coats and Spring hats vie for supremacy during the annual seasonal clash. Forecasts warn of possible rain and snow tonight into Friday amid lingering chilly air and hopeful signs of spring warmth.
Judge Robert B. Peter, addressing the grand jury in Rockville at the March term, declares Washington city gamblers must learn that Montgomery County is off limits for illegal operations. He lauds a recent Conduit Road gambling raid, notes the culpability of operators and workers, and cites police chief Charles T. Cooley. Also reports various local notices: lodge visits, a robbery arrest involving Otis Diggs, and a family moving from New York state to relocate near Middleburg and Keymar.
President Coolidge sent to the Senate the nomination of Henry C. Eetzendaner to be postmaster at Charles Town West Virginia.
The magistrate dismissed the case after ruling a trolley car entering the car barn blocked both drivers line of sight at Carroll and Patrick streets. John N. Cline drove a Nash. Harry Mullen, Buick van. Fronts damaged on both vehicles. witnesses testified. no fault assigned due to obstructed view.
Cashiers from Cumberland banks with accounts of Congressman Zihiman and his wife were ordered to appear in the Washington court and bring transcripts. The move marks the first step in a government inquiry into a Washington scandal involving Zihiman and Congressman Langley of Kentucky. Kilman denied misconduct and explained previous money transactions with Mortimer. no immediate action followed, but bankers' testimony ties to a Chicago grand jury probe into the Veterans Bureau.
The oil committee pressed to question a witness about securities tied to Attorney General Daugherty and WIREL Ways and the 1920 GOP deficit. Efforts focused on finding Wahlberg, former Sinclair aide, who testified about $25,000 in Liberty bonds and a man named Hayes. Further inquiries into stock transfers and the missing Wahlberg are expected as the panel weighs next steps.
The ninety-third annual session of the Grand Encampment of Maryland opened at the temple on Saratoga and Cathedral streets at 9:30 a.m. Grand Patriarch J. Winger Draper presided as officers wore badges. the day included sessions on legislation and notes on the centennial celebration in 1927. Palestine Encampment No. 26 was represented to celebrate the founding line.
John Null proprietor of a grocery at Mart and Sixth streets reports ATS stolen from his store Tuesday morning after a customer bought goods and paid with a $5 bill. The thief fled as Null searched for change and Officer Hiltner pursues the case. an arrest is anticipated soon.
Court sessions were discontinued for the remainder of the week and will resume Monday morning with hearings on several civil cases. The schedule includes multiple civil actions awaiting adjudication.
Eleven power manufacturing companies tied into a cooperative distribution system named Coalfield Superpower Group. The group controls about 40 stations and 2,000,000 horsepower across parts of Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia West Virginia and Maryland, serving roughly 7,250,000 people with 8315 million invested capital.
City engineer Emory C Crim reports 1118 spent on street repairs cleaning gutters and inlets snow interections and related civic work between February 15 and March 15. The note covers macadam sidewalks bridge repairs and material costs with totals and savings from the power house fuel.
Joseph Snyder, 23, arrested at Union Station with $20,000 in counterfeit notes deemed the cleverest seen by Treasury officials. He is linked to a $140.44 jewelry-store theft two years earlier in Baltimore. Federal agents followed him from the train as local detectives waited on the platform.
Maryland school teams banqueted with a senior boys and girls basketball group enjoying a formal dinner. The supper featured chicken and vegetable courses and des erts, followed by speeches and a silver banquet inscribed gift. Several students and faculty members were thanked for past favors and participation in the event.
Fire destroyed much of The Hills mansion atop Westminster's high point, home of Guy W. Steele. Firefighters from Manchester Hampstead and Reisterstown aided Westminster crews. The blaze damaged the attic and second floor, with $30,000 in losses and potential full rebuild of the first floor. Neighbors helped remove valuables and assist in rescue as Steele returned from his office.
Mrs Eldfert Stinson, 61, mother of Roxie Stinson and central figure in the Daugherty hearing, says her daughter is doing it all for the best. She is at her sister Lucy Woods’ home outside Washington since her husband’s death.
The Maryland House bill to remove special deputy provisions from the general automobile law awaits Senate action. Opponents including the Automobile Club cite abuses of privilege by some officers, while supporters push for more uniformed officers and budgeted additions to the force under Colonel Baughman.
Fredk County Products files for a new trial alleging excessive damages in a misrepresentation case over the Oh Dutch Market. Samuel Levy and Anna Levy testified as plaintiffs, with J A Whillehht as president. the verdict followed a lengthy jury trial and shifting court instructions. The motion cites newly discovered evidence and argues trial irregularities.
In a Frederick incident, Brookstone of Verona was cleared after a technical auto law violation. He presented $6 for charity after a New Jersey driving dispute with Fr Shank and a local officer’s charge of reckless driving was dropped. Separately, promoter Rickard testified before the Daugherty committee claiming immunity deals and payouts around a boxing film showing.
Mrs Garrison of Annapolis was elected State regent of the Maryland Daughters of the American Revolution at the nineteenth annual convention in Baltimore. She received 67 votes, 1 more than required. Other officers were elected unanimously, with Mrs Adam Desmoad named nominee for vice president general.
Frank W. Mish former State Senator and ex mayor of Hagerstown filed papers in five counties of the Sixth district seeking the Democratic nomination for Congress. He outlined a platform favoring thrift in government lower taxes and a square deal for all. Mish ran for Congress two years ago losing by under 1000 votes in a Republican district. he heads the Farm Bureau in Washington county and is a farmer advocating farmer relief. Cummings Files Here Andrew J J Cummings Mantrovery county fled with Frederick County Board of Election Supervisors his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress Sixth District at the May 5 primary.
Maryland cannot receive 6600 blob white quail planned for restocking after a contract with a Mexican border shipper. Mexican government embargo on quail blocked the effort, despite later assurances of permission. Governor Ritthie and Mexican authorities were reportedly negotiating.
A strike by Georges Creek coal miners ended as 200 workers voted to accept the wage reduction and returned to their jobs in Cumberlout on March 20. The group had walked off last Monday after the cut was posted.
The AP reports Pinchot sees Pennsylvania as a pivotal leader in the drive for law enforcement during the early days of his administration. The piece notes strong progress on prohibition and frames Pennsylvania as the wettest state poised to press ahead with enforcement efforts.
North Dakota backed Calvin Coolidge in the Republican presidential preference primary, with state headquarters issuing the concession on Tuesday. Senator Hiram Johnson and other opponents had claimed the race, while local readers reflect on the scene and the broader contest.
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