Sheriff Destroys Large Moonshine Operation Near Franklinville
Sheriff William C. Roderick and deputies seized a massive illicit plant north of Thurmont uncovering an 800 gallon still two auxiliary stills 1 000 gallon vats seven thousand gallons of mash a 15 HP boiler and multiple containers. The raid halted a planned run but no suspects were captured despite extensive searches and trail inquiries.
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Mquor
William C. Roderick
Sherifs
Franklinville Chool House
Thurmont
Verner Redond
William F. Steiner
Clyde Auver
Fred- Tick
Uye
Investigton
Not Close to Government Says Outsider Interest Lacking
Washington dispatch notes many notable visitors seldom engage with government affairs. Fannie Hurst criticizes the public mood as indifferent and overtaxed by red tape while urging faster reforms and noting the Religion issue surrounding Al Smith could shape the election.
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Fannie Hurst
Senate
Pennsylvania
Washington
Miss Hurst
Flood Menace in West Is Receding
San Francisco March 27 AP reports the flood threat in central California and western Nevada easing as waters fall. Reno escaped further inundation while upstream indicators showed a crest had passed. Officials fed hundreds at North Sacramento and about 500 dwellings were affected with several persons reported missing.
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San Francisco
Cal
Centralifornia
Nevada
Reno
Nev
Truckee
Sevral
North Sacmento
Northacramento
Mrs Grace Coolidge Sees Mother's Rally From Ashington
Mrs Grace Coolidge, wife of the President, visited her mother Mrs Lemira Goodhue in Northampton after a brief trip from Ashington. Doctors report Mrs Goodhue's condition unchanged though she has shown some improvement and the visit lasted about 34 minutes. Mrs Goodhue has been ill with influenza since December.
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Northampton
Mass
Grace Goodhue
Lemira Goodhue
Ashington
Brazilian Countess Loses Jewels Worth 600000 Francs
Daniess de Bettencourt a Brazilian countess was robbed of jewels valued around 600000 francs at a Monte Carlo hotel. The satchel containing the jewels locked in a trunk, two empty satchels were later found near the room. Police seek a servant who disappeared after the theft. Also noted an earthquake in Virginia recorded by the university seismograph at 12 15 this morning.
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Monte Carlo
Daniess de Bettencourt
Brazilia
Rantoss
Trotiesville
Univers
Virgnia
Iemors
Arthur Wood
Road Construction Proposals in Frederick County
State Roads Commission will advertise sealed bids Wednesday for two projects in Frederick County: about 1.5 miles of the Middle town Jefferson road and 1.25 miles of concrete shoulders from Emmitsburg to the Pennsylvania line. Bids due by April 10 at the Baltimore office. Also announced: County awards for Montevue Contracts including bread groceries and bed supplies to local vendors.
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Frederick County
State Roads Commission
Vane
Middletown-Jefferson
Emmitsbdurs
Pennsylvania State Line
Commission
Baltimore
iDeen
Montevue
Mantras
Board of County Commissioners
Gi. Baking Company
Fiana V. Staub
Frederick County Products, Inc
Felton and and Kelly
Thom
Kefauver Put On $20,000 Bail In Unduch Slaying
Webster M. Kefauver, jailed for the fatal shooting of William L. Unduch, was ordered admitted to $20,000 bail by Judge Stein in Baltimore City Court. An inquest found he caused Unduch’s death and Kefauver was held for the grand jury. Both Kefauver and his wife declined to testify.
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Baltimore
Webster M. Kefauver
William L. Unduch
Stein
Harry W. Nico
Kefauver
Unduch
Nice
Reward Raised After Bombing Of Dengen And Swanson Homes
Rewards totaling fifteen thousand dollars were offered for the arrest and conviction of anyone connected with the bombing of the homes of Charles S. Dengen, a United States Senator, and Judge John A. Swanson, a Republican candidate for State's Attorney. Federal officials said they could not investigate the outrages, leaving enforcement to the state. A Chicago Church Federation resolution accused authorities of protecting gamblers, vice
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Chicago
Charles S. Dengen
John A. Swanson
George KM. Q. Johnson
United States
Denson
Cuicago
Union Ministers Association
Chicago Church Federation
37 Degree Temperature Drop Sparks Severe Weather Outlook
A rapid 37 degree fall in temperature accompanied by a Monday thunderstorm and a night windstorm drove temperatures to the 44 degree minimum with forecasts of further cooling. Forecasters warn of a freezing point tonight as March weather shifts from mild to potentially severe, in line with the month’s lionly exit.
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Frederick
Second Maryland Charter Found in Cecil County Court House
A second copy of the Maryland charter, dated 1765 and made for Frederick Lord Baltimore by Thomas Bacon, was unearthed in Cecil County Court House Elkton. The document notes Bacon as rector of All Saints parish Frederick and domestic chaplain to Frederick, Lord Baltimore, detailing Maryland's turbulent 1544 to 1695 legal history including the Great Seal’s destruction and Calvert’s flight to Virginia.
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Frederick
Maryland
Cecil County Court House
Thomas Becon
All Saints’ Parish
Annapolis
Thomas Bacon
Lord Baltimore
Court House
Cecil County
Elkton
Frederick County
Claiborne Ingle
Annnapol’s
St. Mary's City
Leonard Calvert
Virginia
Gas price war starts in Hagerstown but not here
A price war breaks out in Hagerstown with Standard and American Oil cutting four cents on straight gasoline to 19 cents per gallon including tax while no similar cuts occur locally. High test gas remains unchanged and there is no anticipated decline in Frederick or Wig gas prices. A Munich quake reports several shocks with epicenter about 118 miles away, felt in Karlsruhe and Potsdam.
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Hagerstown
American Oi Company
Gulf Refining Company
Hic
Frederick
Wig
Address change notice for News-Post subscribers
Notices readers to promptly inform the News-Post office of address changes to avoid missing issues. The management urges timely updates to ensure delivery and continued service.
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the News-Post
Gander
Tunney Must Fight or Quit Under New York Ruling
Gene Tunney, world heavyweight champion, faces New York state action unless he accepts by next Tuesday one of three top challengers on file Jack Sharkey Tom Heeney or Johnny Risko. The New York State Athletic Commission bars a Dempsey bout until Tunney clears the top challengers and notes his New York license has expired. The ruling also imposes two more title defenses this year to meet the six month rule with no exceptions in Tunney's favor.
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New York
Gene Tunney
New York State
New York State Athletic Commission
Jack Sharkey
Tom Heeney
Johnny Risko
Tunney
Jack Dempser
Dempser-Tunney
Hood College Spring Recess and Easter Communion
Hood College declares a five day spring recess starting Friday noon and returning Tuesday evening April 10. Easter morning communion will be held Friday morning March 30 at a local church with YWCA and church leaders coordinating.
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Joseph Apple
The
Rie
Wheat May Give Good Yield Despite Hessian Fly Threat
County Agent Henry R. Shoemaker reports potential for a good wheat yield if favorable weather continues. Early seeded wheat appears average, late seedings below average, and Hessian fly damage rising but not yet fully determined in Frederick county.
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Frederick
Henry R. Shoemaker
Frederick County
Washington County
Milton D. Moore
Moore
Germans May Start Ocean Flight Today to New York
Bremen airship is checked at Baldonnel Dublin after arrival from Tempelhofer Field as weather schedules a possible 4 30 p m start for an east to west crossing. Berlin urges caution due to high altitude cold while pilots Von Huenefeld Koel and Spindler prepare for a 30 hour voyage.
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Baldonnel
Dublin
Mar
Baldonnes
Bremen
Tempelhofer Field
New York
Baron von Huenefeld
Hermann Koel
Arthur Spindler
Berlin
Hermann Koehl
D. A. R Officers Elected for Year in Frederick Chapter
Frederick Chapter D A R elected officers led by Regent Mrs Francis H Markell and vice regent Mrs J P Feiser at a Monday meeting in the YMCA. The group announced a chair inscription for Mrs Markell and outlined plans for the Maryland state conference in Baltimore with a luncheon featuring Mrs Alfred Brosseau. Delegates from Frederick include Mrs Markell and several members. Ballimore attendees will report chapter activities.
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Maryland
Daughters of the American Revolution
Baltimore
Frederick Chanter
Y.M. CG
Francis H Markell
J. Pp. J Feiser
Belvedere Hotel
Frederick
Alfred A. Brosseau
F_ ii
Markell
Ezra Houck, Jr
Robert EB. Clapp
Eleanor H. Tull
W. R. DeLashmatt
Henrietta Cramer
Ann W. Brown Ball
Marguerita Gains c
Katherine Quint
Buckeystown Club Names 1930s Officers at Meeting
The Buckeystown Woman's Club met at Mrs. Edgar R. Nicodemus home to appoint department chairmen including Citizenship and Legislation Mrs. E C Remsberg Civics Mrs Walter Bartlett Education Mrs Steiner Shankle and others. Delegates to the Northern District Federation were chosen for April 11 in Westminster. A chimney fire at the Episcopal Orphanage was put out by the United Fire Engine Company. The Colored Methodist Episcopal Church pastor Rev J E Dotson was retained for a third year at Ashbury M E Church. Grain prices rose with wheat at 1.45 a bushel and corn at 5.00 a barrel. new shirt circulation and lace ribbon trends noted.
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Buckeystown Woman's Club
Edgar R. Nicodemus
E C. Remsberg
Walter Bartlett
Annie Poole
Steiner Shankle
B. L. Myers
American Home and Fine Arts
Catharine F. Thomas
W. E. Kindrey
C E. Dryden
Trego McKinney
J. E. Ainsworth
ER. Nichols
Harry Keller
Kays Lamar
Northern District Federation
Westminster
E R. Nicodemus
F. D. Moler
D. Trego McKinney
Department of International Relations
Seno
America
Japan
Bartlett
Annie Laurie
President Coolidge
Carrie H. Thomas
Department
Tthe
Song
Columbia
Gem of the Ocean
W.E Kindler
Episcopal Orphanage
East Church Street
United Fire Engine Company
Paltimore
J. E. Dotson
Latrobe Fire Ravages Several Buildings With $250,000 Loss
A large Latrobe blaze spread through the business district driven by high winds. It started in a dairy company building and destroyed a department store, a garage, a furniture store, and adjoining structures, with total damage estimated at $250,000. Firefighters from Latrobe and nearby towns battled the flames for four hours.
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Latrobe
Latrost
Six Bags of Mail Taken by Bandits at Union Station
Terre Haute Indiana March 27 Two shotgun bandits held up three employees in the main mailing room at Union Station late last night and fled in an automobile with six bags of mail, two of which contained registered matter. They approached mail clerk Fred Wilson, then ordered Wilson, transfer clerk Frank Wils and helper Norman Sartor to the back of the room before choosing sacks and escaping.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Union Station
Fred Wilson
Wilson
Frank Wils
Norman Sartor
Stock Market Plunges In Wild Wall Street Session
New York March 27 AP The stock market collapsed sharply with prices dropping about five dollars to near twenty a share in one of the wildest sessions in Wall Street history. About half the issues recovered by midday as trading surged past two million shares in two hours. A seat on the NYSE sold today at 360000, down from yesterday’s peak. Bullish railroad shares steadied the market despite the sharp swing. Call money stayed at ample rates.
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New York
Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
Charge Against Preacher Over Lot Sale
Rev. E M Mitchell a colored preacher formerly of this city was brought to Frederick on a warrant issued December 1 1925 over a contract to sell a city lot to Elwood Moore also colored. Mitchell says he and his wife held the property as tenants by the entireties and that Moore paid 200 while Mitchell supplied the deed later Moore refused to accept restitution and demanded a deed. Proceedings may be settled with Moore receiving 200 plus costs and Mitchell released on bail with another hearing set if no settlement by April 3.
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E. M. Mitchell
Frederick
Charles W. Smith
Elwood Moore
Mitchell
Mitch
Moore
Colored Church Conference
Mitchellls
Pittsburgh
Sherman P. Bowers
Alban M. Wood
Tree Trim Dispute Sparks City Fracas
A West Fourth Street resident asked a city department head to trim the tree before his home. A city employee started on the adjoining tree due to wrong directions, leading to a dispute with the neighboring property owner and a halted operation. The incident drew officials into the fray and revealed the mix up in locations.
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West Fourth Street
Halland
Ety
Aee
Maryland Conference Names Ministers for Frederick Area
The Baltimore Conference closing session in Harlem Park Church announced minister appointments across Frederick County and nearby areas. Bishop Wilam F. McDowell was overwhelmingly approved for return as resident bishop for the Washington region, with eight-year term debate noted.
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St Episcopal Church
Baltimore
Harlem Park Church
Wilam F. McDowell
Washington Area
G. Elia Willams
Calvary M. E. Church
McDowell
Washington
General Conference
Kansas City
Charles Lockard
Levistown
EF. Subock
Linganore
C. B. Langvall
Mount Airy
W. C. Mann
Sykesville
Harrison
Thurmont
H. Richmoud
Union Bridge
Rod
Motrey
Wate
Kernville
W. F. “Filler
Brunswick
C. J. Hoover
Doubs
J. F. Benwoh
Frederick County
W. T. Jarboe
Curtis Bay
Frank R. Isaac
Eastport
W. T. Johnson
West River Circuit
N. A. Lineweaver
Aberdeen
C. W. Biittingham
Gatch
J. E. Holt
Montford Avenue
E. N. Purerish
North Avenue
L. Watson
Rehearsals Begin For Legion Show The Spanish Moon
Daily rehearsals by principals and choruses for The Spanish Moon the musical comedy to be staged under the Francis Scott Key Post American Legion Easter Monday and Tuesday nights at the City Opera House continue until April 9 and 10. William Kay Martin directs with 18 principals filled and about 80 in the choruses. A male chorus of 12 will feature the show with multiple spotlight moments. Rehearsals were held Monday afternoon and night and additional sessions are planned in Junior Hall. Lipps will announce principals and chorus lists soon.
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Francis Scott Key Post
American Legion
City Opera House
William Kay Martin
Rogers Producing Company
G. Ernest Lipps
The
Legion
Library Meeting Report Shows Strong March Circulation
Frederick County Free Library held a Monday evening meeting led by vice president Mrs Ordeman. March 1 to 28 circulation reached 2 414 with 115 books daily on average and 32 new borrowers. The group noted 6 353 total books in the library and several new titles added while present were Mrs Ordeman Miss Louise Johnson Mrs Arthur P D Willard Miss Eleanor Johnson and others.
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Frederick County
M. Louise Johnson
Arthur PD. Willard
Eleanor Johnson
R. W. Baer
J. HL Apple
EL Bf. Tuli
Mra
J. LC. Sundsy
Harriett Roth
Anna W. Brows
A. Kemp Weeler
Parsons iNexowman
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Munich
Univers Tersorad
Karlsruhe
Potsdam
Boxing Commission
Sharkey, Heeney
Risko
Baldonnel Field
Plana
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Buckeystown
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Lot Sale
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Coloored
MLE
G. E. Williams
M. E
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