Presence of BK U 5 Blimp Excites Local Crowd
A BK U 5 blimp with about twenty men aboard drew curiosity from residents as it hovered nearby. The scene sparked interest and conversation among onlookers about the unusual air display.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1925
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A BK U 5 blimp with about twenty men aboard drew curiosity from residents as it hovered nearby. The scene sparked interest and conversation among onlookers about the unusual air display.
Reports describe the United States Army blimp T C 5 passing over Frederick at eight in the morning, drifting in a cross current and visible to crowds. The craft then moved northeast toward Annapolis, with crew of around twenty. In a separate note from Annapolis, Isaiah Butler faces trial for the murder of Joseph Whenry Ching, with a jury seated and opening statements given.
Memphis Tenn May 11 reports the skylight over the center hull of the sunken U. and B. Norman, which sank Friday with 23 known dead, was brought to the surface. Bodies held beneath in the wreck were expected to be recovered at the scene.
A Dodge sedan driven by George Crum, traveling north, was struck by a Ford roadster driven by Toward Stoker, causing Crum to crash through a wire fence between Lewistown and Catoctin. Crum escaped with minor injuries while Stoker died in the collision amid efforts to pass opposing traffic. The accident reportedly occurred on a level stretch with no ditch nearby and was settled amicably between the two principals.
A PhiladelphiaCommon Pleas jury verdict finds George YD Porter liable for 195 967 to Thomas Raeburn White as receiver for the J L Dollings Co of Pennsylvania. Porter had argued he resigned before failure and that actual control rested with Ham Benham Morrison and others.
The White Supreme Court today ruled that Chinese children are not eligible to attend white schools, reversing and remanding the circuit court decision in Bolivar County. The case concerns Gr. Rhee and others led by Mag Ving Lin.
Washington May 11 A single story rectangular structure rises in the Congressional Library courtyard as a gift from Mrs Frederic Shortlift Coolidge. It will seat 1000 and host broadcasts and library music reference, with prizes for original compositions from concerts under Library of Congress auspices.
Roy Diamond of Annville Pa charged with aiding convicted murderer Philip Hartman in an Adams County jail break attempt. Diamond, self confessed, admitted sending twelve hacksaw blades to Hartman. Bail set at $500. remanded to county jail if bail not posted.
An English inventor announces a new electrically delven thinner lune that cuts swiftly when the stin fila shines, signaling a rapid, novel tool likely to influence industrial cutting methods.
Washington May 11 The War Department weighs the need to assign priority and order modern aircraft for the Army Air Service to Hawaii and other overseas defenses after recent maneuvers.
State's Attorney Willam M. Storm announced formal manslaughter charges against R Moore of Takoma Park after a Ridgeville accident that killed Rev. Peter M. Boyden of New Market. A warrant was issued, Moore to appear in Frederick as grand jury action looms.
Damascus list includes Clara King Mildred Adelie King Dorothy Mullinix Mamie Jane Mullinix Ruth Pordumj Souder Alemeda Phelps Snyder Esther Gertrude Stanley Trene Tregoning Clidy Fonte Youre William KB Piquette William Edwin Warfield George W. Woodfield. Fairland graduates include Mildred Virginia Miller Anna aug McConey Hoten Gould Hopkins Avonelio Angelina Sin Hinde Eile Elizabeth Turner Carrie Elaine Roher Margaret Elizabeth Woolton Leslie Kya Hryit and Walter Charles Totors Jr.
Fragmented report describes ongoing clashes in Morocco with Colonel Prevdenhure’s forces aiding a besieged post. A separate London note cites May events and a publishing surge at Bagramimmot with 12,706 total books, 327 more than 1933, Fiction leading with 2801.
Frederick readers count 828 automobiles along central business streets, estimating 3 000 to 4 000 visitors. The crowded parking hour blocks several thoroughfares, with North Market and South Market streets most congested. Parking tallied across blocks on East and West Patrick and Church Streets shows totals around 528 vehicles.
Frederick Aerie No 1607 Fraternal Order of Eagles plans a banquet at Wayside Inn to mark the twentieth anniversary of its founding. An initiation of 20 new members is planned at 7 oclock in the lodge rooms in Kemp Hall. A large attendance is anticipated and plans have been under way for some time.
Seabee ration and voting registration notices list seven precincts with locations across Market Street and nearby buildings. It notes registration day toward the party election and warns that names added to the rolls cannot be removed.
Frederick boys triumph in a multi event contest between Hagerstown and Frederick, winning by 10 points in pool and 6 in ping pong. The final tally lists top scorers and team totals from Frederick and Hagerstown with Wayne and nearby towns in the standings.
Frost likely tonight as western portions face fast moving changes. East areas expect generally fair skies with a Tuesday outlook. A heavy shower occurred Sunday noon with rising temperatures reaching 68 degrees for a record warm night this month.
The Supreme Court ruled that Henry C Frick life insurance policies totaling 140000 left to his widow and daughter are not subject to the Federal estate tax. The tax section applies only to policies written after the 1918 act.
The May term of court opened presided by Chief Judge Urner and Associate Judge Worthington. After February term’s end and present term’s start, docket review began with cases marked for trial. The May term is expected to be short and nonjury.
Hood College seniors were hostesses at a Saturday dinner dance in Coblentz Hall ending May Day activities. Miss Eleanor Myton and committee organized the event with patrons Dr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Apple and others. The evening featured performances by the University of Maryheid Orchestra.
Tiniey Career a respected farmer is found dead in his barn from what is believed to be a sudden illness. He leaves a widow and four children Slagle Popsey Ean Horsey Mrs Blot Paateshers and Mrs Dale Moroney. Funeral set for Tuesday at 1 pm from his home in Barebiel with interment at Neelsvale.
A charity program at Winchester Hall features readings and music to raise funds for the Free Library. Freder ick Arthity, Miss Evelyn Gari Ter herd, and Hood College professor Alwin Lathrop Bate will perform works and readings, with crowds hoped for to support the library’s educational mission.
A Chevrolet touring belonging to George Barnes of Wast Sixth Street overturned on the Nieth Market Street pike near Mount Pleasant Sunday afternoon. Barnes was driving and reportedly fixing the ammeter when the vehicle veered off road and fell into a ditch. Top, windshield and a wheel were damaged, and the car was towed to Kaufman Motor Company for repairs. An unrelated May 1 notice reports an unusual provision in the will of Tt Shilsen, estate valued over 500 000.
Washington County authorities hold Mary Baker about 25 in Chambersburg for horse theft linked to depredations near Hagerstown. Sheriff Athaugh and deputies traced a stolen horse recovered by Howard Herbert to Baker after a sequence of reclaims and transfers.
Washington and Paris again discussed the French debt settlement. The State Department said a formal communication had been sent to France while declining to detail recent informal talks or any progress.
Steel shares were heavy on selling after the United States Steel Corporation reported over 400000 tons of undelivered orders. Go freight cars for the St Louis Railroad pressured equipment names while eastern railroad consolidation talks caused mixed reaction. Southern carriers improved amid broader prosperity. Call money rose to per cent with about 117000 shares traded.
Dr. Bartholomew of Phil Adelphia and co-editor of the Outlook of Misanns was the vesper speaker at Hood College Sunday afternoon. His commentary on She Hath Done What She Could complemented the Mother’s Day celebration. Miss Maria Cord from the Department of Music sang solo. He is secretary of the Foreign Mission Board of the Reformed church and will delegate to the World Missionary Conference in Edinburgh.
Thirty seven annual spring conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church vote on a union proposal. The port’s spring conference approves the plan by a narrow margin, with 248 voting in favor and 122 against. Next meetings will involve additional conferences as the process continues.
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