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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1925
Page
1
Howard Herbert of Washington County reports a horse stolen from his barn Sunday night found at a city gate by Al McHenry. The horse was brought to Frederick by a man known locally and returned to Herbert as authorities pursue the alleged thief amid a spate of similar thefts in the area.
In Havre de Grace, Md, voters elect a Mayor and three city council members. George J. Pennington seeks reelection against Ay Jineahy Lyon, while two council slates compete with Harry Atkinson, Jacob Davie, and Harry Lander facing J William Traiter, James Bay, and Edgar Geathers. The issues include electric lighting, a paper concern, and a fiscal program. A voter list dispute led to court appeals over 64 removed or retained names.
The dirigible Los Angeles reported position at 6 am by dead reckoning 400 miles from Mayaguez Porto Rico. Four engines were at mixing speed, with a northwest quartering wind. Weather slightly cloudy with head winds expected. Estimated 550 miles off Florida, maintaining schedule to reach Mayagüez about 4 pm. If on time the cruise will cover Takeburst to Porto Rico in under 60 hours.
The national elimination balloon race from St Joseph moves to demote Honeywell and Thaden after disqualification. Major Lambert in St Louis will review action, with Goodyear W T Van Orman United States Army William Flood as top two pilots and Detroit efforts by Herbert Thaden in contention.
A Department of Commerce release summarizes provisional birth and death data for Maryland and Frederick city. It notes Frederick in 1923 had the state’s highest infant death rate and provides comparisons for 1924 1923 and national figures across urban and rural areas with state and city level rates and infant mortality trends.
Bowens and Lee faced fines and jail time for school attendance violations near Park Mills. Bowens received 30 days suspended with costs after weather delayed daughters’ schooling. Lee paid 23 dollars plus costs for a 21 days absence. Roy Pickett faced no sentence but case kept open for future conduct after alleged assault on his wife. Harrison Middleton paid a 2.50 fine for disorderly conduct.
J. J. Butt a former Adams county lawyer was sentenced by Judge McPherson to three years in jail on two embezzlement counts. Each count carries eighteen months with the second term to start after the first. The sentence includes a $2 fine and court costs after the Guilty plea from Butt. Plaintiffs Maria Harnish and Mike Julia Stammers reported he used funds entrusted for investment, $2337.50 and $2962.50 respectively.
Twelve directors were elected this morning at a meeting of the Mutual Tonorance Company. Named to the board were Milton G. Urner Sr., A. C. McCardell, Richard S. Dutrow, Charles D. Walker, P. N. Hammaker, Casper E. Cline, William H. Renn, Ernest A. Lawrence, David Cramer, G. Mantz Besant, Willem B. Piller, and Kilmer Brows.
The annual Old Folks' Day in Myersville's 17. B. church Sunday June 14 features speakers many past 95 with David H. Wyand of Keedysville and Elizabeth Yerkes of West Chester Pa among the oldest invited. The event preserves a 60 year old hymn tradition and a return to the old worship method as a nod to past customs.
The Supreme Court refused to hear the appeal from Hizh ast Tribunal and upheld lower court rulings. Vharry A. Grove receives a one year and one day sentence in Atlanta for resisting removal of a Minor from the Wuterpridge Distillers at Barekittavite in November. He has about 0 days to settle affairs before starting term, with likely commencement in late month.
Nearly 600 parishioners joined the annual May procession of St John’s Catholic Church starting in the school auditorium and yard. The parade featured acolytes, altar boys, girls in wreaths, and sisters with veils, followed by Sodality women and new May Name Society members, ending with Miss Louise Dorset as May Queen. Benediction and a short address by Rev Fr Schwallenberg closed the event amid regional singing.
Speculative interest in stocks during the morning centered largely in railroad shares with brisk demand for issues tied to dividend or merger developments. Buying of industrials was selective with call money renewed at four percent. closing was strong as about 1,300,000 shares changed hands. Miss Ellen V. Smith estate in Uniontown probate includes family bequests. executor Buckeyatown.
The Ulta Railway and Eleettle company asks the Public Service Commission to fix the Dallianore Street Tallway system value at 0715, aiming a ten cent carfare. People's Counsel claims the value is about half the company’s demand, warns of court if higher rates are imposed, while the company argues current fare should remain.
The Prince of Wales travels by automobile on a tour after a resounding dinner address. Thousands line streets to wish him well as clinics are planned locally under Public Health Bureau and Women's Clubs. Mental Hygiene Clinic led by Dr Fannie Hathes on Thursday and a Tuberculosis Clinic on May 27 are scheduled in the County Health Office. A child health clinic and conference are planned for Thurmont and clinics in Woodsboro and Walthersville are set for June.
A decree by Judge Robert B. Peter in Montgomery County Circuit Court authorizes Allan ik Walker & Co. to sell 311 34 acres of the late Senator Bran degge's Montgomery County holdings. Trustees Robert Peter Jr. Thomas L. Dawson Willian L. Rawls and John J. Wilson must post 100000 to proceed. The sale covers the Bernard Perry farm and adjacent tracts near Turning Bush Golf Club and Congressional Country Club, near Glen Echo.
Governor Pinchot urged a four percent tax on the actual value of capital stock of banks and savings institutions. In Rockville, Eugene Higeing of Frederick County was fined $300 and costs after pleading guilty to operating a vehicle under the influence.
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals upheld Congress authority to require publicity of income tax payments by individuals and corporations, despite challenges that the provision may be unwise and could raise Fourth Amendment concerns. Justice Hatfield stated that lawful disclosure can be required for legitimate aims, and congressional power remains intact regardless of wisdom.
Frederck Lodee No 644 WO Elles announces rules for the Elks Flag Day contest. Meredith Stanb chairs the committee. A $10 gold prize goes to the winner and the school attended by the student will receive a sick American Way during the Maryland Delaware and DC Elks convention in Frederick on September 1 7 and 3. The governor may present the prize. Essays must be about The American Flag and under 300 words. Writers must not put their names on the essay but submit a separate card with name address and school. Judging panel includes Prof. Wo K Kilogaman and Prof. S Fenton Harris.
Admiral Benson to speak at Mount St Marys Emmitsburg with baccalaureate June 7 and college ceremonies June 10. Archbishop Curley and Bishop Harrisburg preside. Alumni reunions planned. students to attend Gettysburg baseball game June 9. Echo Field ball game vs Quantico Marines. Mt Olivet Cemetery managers chosen for upcoming week.
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