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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1928
Page
1
Senator Tydings announces Charles A. Lindbergh cannot make a local flight to Frederick due to engagements in Washington. Lindbergh will receive the Congressional Medal of Honor from President Coolidge today in Washington, with no extended trip to Frederick.
Fifteen University of Pennsylvania undergraduates including the senior class president were arrested after Penn defeated Princeton to win the league title. A 1000-student disturbance in West Philadelphia tied up traffic as police and firemen contained it with water. John McDowell, senior president, was held briefly on inciting to riot charges before release awaiting a hearing.
Baltimore March 21 AP Trials of Road Commission employees indicted in a $40 000 road fund shortage were halted as James H Woods’ counsel objected to retrial after an acquittal on one larceny count Judge Salter postponed the trial to tomorrow to resolve Currans double jeopardy assertion The State s Attorney O Connor resisted and the judge ordered further consideration
The regular meeting at the Prthian Castle Tuesday evening, presided by Mrs Grayson M Srumbaugh, featured a business session planning the East er treat and sale. Miss Sarah Quinn was installed as historian, committee reports were given, and the next meeting was announced for Thursday.
Rear Admiral Moffett reveals two new dirigibles about 782 feet long and 132 feet wide with 75 knot speed and crew of 61. Commissioned start at 3 million, total cost eight million dollars. Goodyear expected to build in Akron. Airships could rapid deploy Marines in emergencies like Nicaragua.
The will of Millard F. Culler of Jefferson is probated with an estate valued around $20,000. Bequests include sister-in-law Elizabeth Ramsburg the Jefferson house and furniture, life interest for her, then full cash remainder to be divided among family members including Oscar D. Culler Rev Martin L. Culler Daniel L. Slagle Mrs Ella Dorsey and others. Executor Emory RK Remsburg named. will dated December 12, 1913 with witnesses Emory L. Coblentz and Charles McC. Mathias.
The Frederick High School Radio Club directed by Miss Laura C. Cochrane will stage Seventeen in the school auditorium Friday at 8 PM. intermission entertainment will be provided by the school musical groups. The cast includes Mrs Baxter Mary Mecomas Mr Baxter Harris Stauffer William Sylvanus Baxter William Fisher Johnnie Watson Thomas Otto Jane Daxter Helen Page Williamson May Parcher Alice Staley Lola Pratt Nellie Mullinix Genesis Braxton Hontz Joe Bullitt Everett Schildknecht Mr Parcher Archie Alexander George Crooner Harry Hailer Ethel Boke Anna Larkin Wallie Banks David Rains Mary Brooks Vera Klein.
Governor Albert C. Ritchie will be guest of honor at the Frederick Rotary Club Ladies Night in the Francis Scott Key hotel ballroom Thursday at 6 30 p m. About 150 Rotarians their wives and Hood College students with Rotarian fathers are invited. The event replaces the regular luncheon and follows a round table meeting held at the Key hotel.
Exchange Telegraph reports that Alexander Sabko husband of Princess Victoria of Schambore Lippe is asked to leave Brussels within 23 hours. He arrived as news of his expulsion from Germany broke and reportedly suffers from influenza.
President Coolidge awarded Col Charles A. Lindbergh the Congressional Medal of Honor in a lawn ceremony outside the White House offices. High officials attended along with Republican and Democratic leaders as Mrs Coolidge watched from a White House window. The president praised Lindbergh for heroic courage and the trans Atlantic flight.
About 400 royal club women are expected to attend the annual all day meeting of the Federation of Rural Women's Clubs in Winchester Hall Thursday. An 9:30 am executive session opens, with an afternoon program of addresses and entertainment. Reports from federation officers and an officer election will be held, with delegates listed by club totaling from two to three each.
Thomas W. Koon was re-elected mayor of Cumberland after seven two year terms, winning 4391 to 3647 over Andrew J. Lewis. Council re-elections saw Charles F. Heller return as leader with 5053 votes and three others named to the council. Separate item notes local police politics and a tax-era fund contribution in Washington with Borah receiving about 3700 in cash toward the Sinclair repudiation effort. A separate court case found Daily Brown guilty of operating a motor vehicle without a license with a 10 fine and penalties.
The Prince of Wales fell during the Brigade of Guards inter regimental challenge cup race at Oakley Hunt point to point meet in Risley England. He was unhurt after being unseated while attempting to clear a brook after the seventh fence.
Two damage suits totaling 13000 dollars were filed in the Clerk of the Court's office on Tuesday. P Hammond Welty of this city sues Addison Harrison for 5000 dollars. Harp represents him. Mrs Mary C Mackley of Thurmont sues the National Council Junior Order United American Mechanics for 8000 dollars over death benefits of 4000 dollars after her husband John Roscoe Mackley died last September. Leo Weinberg and B Rosenstock represent Mrs Mackley.
Washington AP report notes a $490000 House tax reduction bill will be reviewed by the Senate Finance Committee on April 2 per Chairman Smoot. Also included is a St Paul Minn filed note about a gas line break affecting airmen during Gene Shank’s endurance flight attempt.
At Boston March 21 AP the salvage line of the S 4 submarine was found in working order by naval board investigators at Halifax Navy Yard where the wreck rests in dry dock. The line connected to compartments functioned and minor water in the line did not stop operation. The ballast tank connection was found broken and would have affected buoyancy.
Mrs. Harold Reynolds of Passaic New Jersey formerly Sarah Gilbert Frederick was saved by a blood transfusion after giving birth to a son at Beth Israel Hospital. Sergeant Benjamin Kushner a wounded veteran and brother officer offered his blood and the procedure led to marked improvements in Mrs Reynolds condition. News reached their family in this city.
Frederick and Washington county authorities join forces with state police in pursuit of Amos Basehour who fled Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown last Friday. His wife Jennie Basehour, suspected of aiding the escape, is sought on theft charges. Basehour was shot during a prior alleged hold up and had been under treatment in the hospital. A blue Chrysler car hired from a Baltimore garage by Mrs. Basehour is linked to the escape. Authorities say she visited Basehour’s mother in Littlestown and obtained his clothing from the hospital before fleeing toward Baltimore and Pennsylvania. Baltimore police are to file charges against Mrs. Basehour for larceny in connection with the hired car.
Court records list numerous property transfers with varying sums, including Fredericktown Savings Institution to Thomas F Burleson and wife for 2600 and Ox Fibre Brush Co to Ox Fibre Brush Co Inc for 1. Property deeds cover assignees, multiple counties, and city transfers with amounts ranging from 1 to 8600 dollars.
Doris Palmer McDonald, a New York girl, had her death sentence commuted to life imprisonment after a Montreal dispatch reported a Cabinet recommendation. Her husband George McDonald remains condemned to death with executions prepared at Valley Field.
Col O O Euils names Thomas A Chapline as chairman to secure Frederick county's quota of 34 recruits for the Citizens Military Training Camps at Fort Eustis Virginia from July 6 to August 4. Applications precedence goes to earliest received. Maryland quota totals 646 with 2 610 applications already filled. Young men 17 to 24 or up to 31 with prior service eligible, expenses paid by federal government, no future obligation, 30 days of training with recreation provided. Samuel Filby marks 76th birthday with cards and gifts.
A local filling station sought a manager via a single insertion in The News classifieds. One issue drew 32 responses, and 9 more arrived by mail next morning, totaling 41 responses to one brief ad. The piece invites readers to use classifieds to buy sell rent or seek lost items.
Large audience expected for Stabat Mater at Tivoli theater Sunday at 3 p m Chorus includes Hood College students and local choirs with a 20 piece orchestra. Soloists listed include Eleanor Chase Tior n Marcelig Priyat Edward A Jendrek and William Gilbert Horn. Rehearsals in progress with Henry T Wade directing and special cantata planned for spring.
The regular semi monthly meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen is set for the evening at 7:20 oclock. City officials will consider requests from Holmes J. Baker regarding a tour of a Mattreburg cement plant in West Virginia. The group expresses readiness to hear the trio on the matter.
St Louis March 21 AP A Post Dispatch report says records of President Harding estate show Nolan none of 080 000 fuel Continental Typing bonds in Nye led investigation. The Teapot Dome panel plans search for bonds in Harding estate. Ledger records by executor show varied bond holdings and debate erupts over naval reserve financing and Sinclair appointment.
New York March 21 AP reports individual stocks led by Gh Motors and Radio bid higher on the New York Stock Exchange amid widespread speculation. Copper and oil shares joined the rise on reports of improvements in those sectors, with heavy volume pushing tickers lower by noon and call money dropping to 4 1/4 percent.
Charter of A J Hemanam Stores filed in Berkeley County Wy VA clerk office. authorizes incorporation to engage in wholesale and retail business with Lace Store in Martinsburg and related shops in Winchester Frederick and Brunswick. Capital stock $100000 in 1000 shares of 366 each with $600 paid in. Incorporators include Anna V Hamman Martinsburg O William Cichan Martinsburg E M Gordon Md B H Hamman Winchoe and Va S J Ransom of Frederick and S H Hesse Martinsburg.
The News-Post announces its annual Spring Fashion Edition with men’s wear trends and satire pieces. Frederick stores feature new bath and steamer styles, with the edition appearing next Tuesday evening and in The Bet next Wednesday morning.
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