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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

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May 06, 1924

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County Man Gets Flattering Vote in Home County

In Maryland's Sixth District primary, Winebrenner swept Frederick and Montgomery counties to secure the Democratic nomination for representative, defeating Koon Mish and others. Zihlman narrowly beat Dawson in the Republican contest, with Allegany and Montgomery counties showing strong support for their favored incumbents. Six delegates to the state convention were elected, with the party outcomes shaping the November congressional race in Baltimore.

David C. Winebrenner Democart Frederick N. Zihlman Winebrenner Frederick Montgomery Thomas W. Koon Cumberland Thomas W. Dawson Zihlman Mountgomery Frederick County Allegany Cleveland Tare Garrett County Koon Mish Sgu Montgomery County Cummings Washington Allegling Frederick City Dawson Wolfinger Allegany County Coolidge Gaweon Daweon Zihiman Associated Press F. N. Zihiman Maryland Garrett Thomas Dawson David C. Winebranner

Telephone Co Seeks Rate Increase Across Maryland

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company plans to ask the Maryland Public Service Commission for about a 10 percent rise in all telephone rentals in Baltimore and statewide. Some classes may see under ten percent while others exceed ten percent. President Albert E. Perry announced the move in a The News interview. The company argues the rise is a fair return on its plant’s value and will request a full revaluation. The new rates aim to produce $800,000 more annual revenue, with current valuations set in 1920 and 1914 revisions.

Associated Press Baltimore Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Maryland Public Service Commission Baltimore City Baltimore News Albert E. Perry News

Coolidge Frowns On Tax Changes

President Coolidge voiced opposition to Senate amendments in the tax bill, especially provisions on corporate taxation and income tax return publicity. Senate Republicans planned a conference to seek compromise on Democratic surtax rates, aiming for a maximum of 32 percent and considering a 37.14 percent House alternative if needed.

Senate Republicans Associated Press Washington Coolidge House

Star in Two Orphans Found Dead in Bathroom

Kate Claxton, famed from the 50s stage hit Two Orphans, died of a cerebral hemorrhage at her New York home yesterday. Her sister Josephine Cone found the body in the bathroom. Claxton was 73 and born in Somerville New Jersey.

Associated Pres New York Kate Claxton Louise Josephine Cone Miss Croxton Soamerville N. J

Market reacts to surtax rate amid early selling

New York reports the 40 percent surtax rate sparked early selling in the stock market. Despite initial declines prices steadied with rallies in some sections, and drives against individual issues showed no major liquidation indicating a sold out condition. Call money opened at 20 percent. closing was firm with heavy volume noted on about 600,000 shares traded.

Associated Press New York Senate Call Money

Republican delegates chosen in state convention slate

The article lists results from a congressional nomination showing Dawson with 1,285 votes, Wolfinger 1,069, and Zibiman 1,168. It names six GOP delegates elected to the state convention including Lb. Guy Albaugh, Charles C. Iser, Dr. Charles F. Gootcl, H. Neel Haller, Edwin C. Markell, and Albert M. Patterson, with Garrett County absent and district tallies continued on page 5.

Gressional Dawson Wolfinger Zibiman Guy Albaugh Charles C. Iser Charles F. Gootcl H. Neel Haller Edwin C. Markell Albert M. Patterson Garrett County Tawson Zlliiman

Market Street Repaving Bids Opened by State Roads Commission

Bids for repaving Market street with sheet asphalt opened today in Baltimore by the State Roads Commission. Bids will be reviewed through Thursday and contract awarded then if prices are reasonable. Work begins soon with one side of the street repaved at a time as rails and ties are replaced with new trolley components. project expected to take several months.

Market Street State Roads Commission Baltimore

No Cause for Alarm About Navy Strength Says Coolidge

President Coolidge tells the public there is no need for alarm over naval strength. He has studied naval replacements and supported building new cruisers and submarines along with naval appropriations. He concludes there should be no public disturbance about the navy’s comparative power.

NAVY Coolidge U. S Associated Press Washington Con Bresa

Migration sermon and lodge events add to Springfield meeting

At a Springfield session of the Methodist Episcopal conference Lorenzo H W King urged stronger supervision of southern black migration with a proposal for northern Episcopal residencies and bishops. In C olumbia lodge No 58 A F and A M a seventh annual Pastmasters night featured a Master Mason degree, a jewel presentation to Walter Ramsberg, a buffet luncheon, and 73 attendees with organizers Samuel Duvall W O C Rively and Dr A A Radcliff.

Associated Press Springfield Mass South Methodist Fipiscopal Conference Lorenzo HW. King Atlanta, Ga Northern Territory Caumbia Lodge Masonic Temple At & Oelock Coy KR. Motter Walter L. Ramsberg Coumbia Lodge Charles F. Serger Samuel Duvall W Oc Rively A. A. Radcliff

Visitation Academy Commencement Plans Announced

Six graduates are listed for Visitation Academy commencement on Monday June 9. Names include Janet Cray Urbana, Helen J. Ready Augusta Wecconey Silver Spring, Beatrice Rang Alexandria Virginia, Katherine Flower Winchester Virginia, Emily Burdette Boyds. Alumnae reunion follows June 10 with a business meeting and luncheon led by Pauline Difendan. The Girl Guides report global growth since 1915 with 38 countries now represented on the international council.

Visitation Academy Mremians Janet Cray Urbana Helen J. Rbready Augusta WeCconey Silver Spring Beatrice Rang Alexandria Katherine Flower Winchester Emily Burdette Boyds Pauline Difendan

Bobbed Haired Bandit Sentenced To 10 To 20 Years

Celia Cooney the bobbed hair bandit and her husband Howard Cooney were sentenced by County Judge Martin in Brooklyn to terms of 10 to 20 years each after pleading guilty to assault and robbery. The two are connected to more than 17 holdups, mainly in Brooklyn chain groceries, with the woman dubbed the bandit and the man as her tall companion.

New York Celia Cooney Howard Cooney Martin Brooklyn Bobbed Hair Bandit

Elaborate Program To Mark Observance Of Boys Week

Frederick city and county stages a week of Boys Day events from May 11 to May 17. Ministers plan services for Mothers Day and boys topics, with school speakers on May 12 at Frederick High and other schools. Troop 8 hosts Maryland School outing, and a public fundraising drive supports local scout work.

Henri Ll. G. Kieffer G. Lloyd Talmer FE. J. Cohlentz Frederick High School Cotenn Garber North Market Street James W W. Gambrill Jr Washington Street Chnton McSherry St. John Parochial School Pro Ignatina B Frederick City Maryland August Wiieda Ff. Childs Guy SK. Motter Ioma Hood College Wet Hyushand Ates James A. Long

Minstrel Serenade at Opera House Stirs Amateur Theatre

Elaborate scenery and costuming mark an amateur production of Minstrel Serenade to be staged by the local lodge of Wik in the Opera House on May 22 and 24. The show showcases modern artistic design praised by Drama Tea eue Theatre Guilds and national societies.

Wiks Teaeue Narrington Adams Associated Producers of Amateur Theatricals Hhh EU Moadern Wilo New York

Plans to Build New City Street Through West Patrick Area

The city begins razing the former Mrs. Abrecht property at West Patrick Street and Derrs Alley to clear a path for a new street from College Park to West Patrick. Works include earth moving and a bridge over Carroll Creek. Curbs, sewerage and other improvements are planned later. The project aims to improve traffic flow to the northwest Frederick area.

Mra John Abrecht West Patrick Street Derrs Alley Collage Park Abrecht College Park Carroll Creek Frederick Ahraecht Wilden Terr

Eratarmnal Night at Moose Circus Bazaar

Night event at the Moose Circus Bazaar on Baet Patrick Street Meadows is hosted under the Geval Order of Mor Members and their families. Exposition attendance on Saturday and Monday nights drew large crowds and the affair is reportedly a success.

Moose Baet Tatrick Street Geval Order of Mor Imeut

Train Delay Near Frederick After Wheel Cut Tracks

A wheel on the pony track of the Valley passenger train of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad jumped the track about a mile west of Frederick Junctions on Monday evening. Minor delays resulted.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Frederick

Repair Old Clock of Abbeville After 160 Years

An 160 year old clock from Richmond Virginia, with a complete wooden works set, has been placed in a Toca repair shop by current owners to preserve it for future use.

Abbeville Richmond

Coolidge Wins 4 313 Maryland Votes In Primary

Maryland Republicans back President Coolidge with about 25 000 statewide votes in a low turnout primary. Coolidge carries Baltimore City and all counties with 4 313 votes in the city. Taft confirms binding delegation to Cleveland. Zihlman leads Sixth District GOP slate, with Winebrenner the Democratic nominee. other districts nominate unopposed incumbents.

Baltimore Coolidge Maryland Clevelard Coalidge Baltimore City Galen L. Taft Republican State Committee Alt Coollinge Harry T. Phoebus Millard E. Tidings Ridgely Simpson Toho Philip Hill Charles Linthi Com

Sharp Decline in Several Communicable Diseases in Maryland

A Maryland health report shows large drops in influenza, bronchial pneumonia, diphtheria, and whooping cough from April 1923 to last month. Measles fell from 1 495 to 240, while scarlet fever rose to 269. floods linked to poor water quality blamed for some increases.

Maryland State Department of Health

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