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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
1
Mary Shank, former Myersville tar and feather party leader, is believed to be in Baltimore but her exact location was not disclosed. She left town in a friend's car after parole and must report semi monthly to the Parole Commissioner.
Chicago Board of Trade will act at once on Secretary of Agriculture Jardine's constructive suggestions. President Frank L. Carey said the board will immediately bring the recommendations to exchange members. He noted recent wide grain price fluctuations prompted Jardine to order an investigation of grain operators.
The Frederick travel of the American Association of University Women held a meeting in Winchester Hall. Mrs. Arthur D. Willard presided. Final year plans include Hood College on May 23 at 4 pm with Miss Mina Kerr addressing members. Kerr also to speak at Hood vespers May 24.
Mrs. Annis W. Ewell lost a supplemental motion for a new trial in the Court of Appeals over a disputed Kennington Montgomery county real estate sale. The six-judge panel divided. reargument was denied. Counsel included Jacob Rohrback and Bertlett Claggett for Ewell and Newman for Kefauver. A nearby note states Massachusetts produces most rubber boots.
The 00H FLIER editorial staff held a banquet with acknowledgment of the recently elected team for next year. Named were Editor-in-chief Katherine Kieffer and a slate of assistant editors business manager George Smith and others including James Etchison and Robert Clapp, with reporters yet to be elected.
The Montgomery county public school system will open bids June 4 at noon for new schools and remodels totaling about 186000. Projects include a Wheaton building of six classrooms and assembly hall about 50000, a Silver Spring three room structure about 15000, Kennington remodeling near 20000, and additions at Wy Wide about 30000.
June 1 to 7 designated Better Mailing Week to reduce careless addressing and mishandled mail. Postmaster Irving Blaser reports receipt of Washington guidance emphasizing better wrapping and handling to save time and money. local drives will involve schools civic clubs and business groups. Local post officials will tailor programs to fit the week’s start and outcome.
In Rabat French Morocco on May 14 AP reports Abd-El-Krim's Riffians were routed by French forces. Most outposts fell, Alban Heights secured, heavy casualties and large stores of arms captured including Mausers and German rifles from 1914. Anlay post held by a small native garrison.
Charles W. Domer formerly of Catoctin Furnace died suddenly at Philadelphia General Hospital on Monday. He was a son of the late George and Catherine Domer and leaves a brother Ramael and three sisters Mrs. Jeremiah Dotterer Mrs. Frederick Nankey and Mrs. Vata Rogera. The body was moved to Mrs. Dotterer’s home. funeral is Friday at one oclock conducted by Rev. J. A. Brosins with interment in Creagerstown cemetery.
London May 14 AP Sir H Rider Haggard the author died today in a London private hospital after four months of illness He was 69 years old Known for fiction he also earned high reputation for practical agriculture work among experts.
Houston May 14 More than 100 cities now advertise by public and governmental units officials say about four million dollars is spent on community advertising aiding honesty and trust in ads. Officials note laws in Florida California Maine and Northwest support public advertising while Better Business Bureaus and vigilance committees push waste elimination and truthful practices.
The Blue Ridge Transportation Company will implement a new summer timetable on May 17 adding two trips between Hagerstown and Cumberland and two between Hagerstown and Halt. New olive gray uniforms will be worn by drivers, and information desks will assist travelers at stations.
The Boys High School Alumni Association will hold its annual banquet June 18 at 8 PM at the Motel Braddock with Prof Harris and Dr E P Thomas chairing. Officers include President Dr E P Thomas Vice President J Harry Brandenburg Secretary Robert H Baer Treasurer James H Falk. Transportation via autos. no trolley charter. Joe Eisenhauer's Orchestra will provide music.
The May term of Carroll County Circuit Court convened in Westminster with Chief Judge Francia Neal Parke presiding. John M. DeLaachmont of Mount Airy was named grand jury foreman and a list of thirty further grand jurors and many petit jurors was drawn for the term.
George R. Callis Jr of Baltimore was elected Maryland State deputy at Ballabury with officers named including W B Tib bete, J Albert Satter, John A Marren, and Daniel D d Maherty. Delegates Frank J. Powers E Williams and P V Firke named to national convention. Hood College event hosts Rotary and clubs evenings. musical and dramatic performances planned. seven initiates and a resignation filled by Elle Bell.
John A. Garrett once Montgomery County State's Attorney now works as a clerk in the Maryland Penitentiary factory. He urges Maryland youths to live by the Ten Commandments and prays for strength to resist temptation, reflecting on his own penitentiary turn and expressing remorse for his past political service.
Town anticipated Straw Kellys debut as warmer weather shifts fashion. Although a day early, new straw hats appeared on streets as residents ready for summer style. Weather mixed with light rain forecast, temperatures from 44 to 74 degrees, challenging outdoor debut plans.
One month old William Wintera died after a head injury blamed on a blow at a baby farm run by Helen Auguste Gelsen-Volk in New York. Dr Otto H Schultze alerted the district attorney. bail for Gelsen-Volk stands at 26000 dollars as investigations continue into alleged abuses of infants at the facility. An autopsy on an 18 month old, Agnes Toohey, showed no injuries. exhumations followed reports of mistreatment at the same site.
New York March 14 AP Twelve of a fleet of sixteen ram vessels anchored on rum row under coast guard surveillance have sailed toward Halifax. Coast Guard patrol boat CG 17 reported on Staten Island. Two steamships and two schooners remain.
Ausable Forks New York May 14 AP the village business district was wiped out by a blaze. Thirty two buildings including the Amabla House and two churches burned with an estimated loss of 500000. Fifty families were left homeless and three firemen injured.
Meio Pa May 14 Two men were killed and several injured when four railroad cars were wrecked on the Erie Railroad between Union City and Corry. Nine of the injured were taken to Corry Hospital according to reports.
Judge Hubert Mose sentences 66 year old Jonah Butler to life imprisonment in Maryland penitentiary for the murder of Joseph F. Ching a prominent St. Marys County lawyer and politician. Ching's body was found with a crushed head outside his home on November 18. The verdict relied on circumstantial evidence and the jury’s recommendation against capital punishment.
Geneva May 14 The American delegation at the League of Nations conference proposed amending the treaty to sever the arms convention from the League. The plan envisions a central international office under the council to collect and manage documents related to warfare and armaments.
New York May 14 The underlying strength of the stock market was well sustained through the morning with traders noting the administration's policies and April export data. Copper and sugar shares showed strength with some buying interest while money rates hovered around three and three fourths percent. Trading volume was light to moderate with about 1,250,000 shares changing hands.
Terre Haute Ind May 14 AP three trainmen were killed and several injured in a collision between Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train No 6 eastbound and a freight train near Martinsville Ohio 16 miles west of Keow. The injured include three mall clerks an express messenger and Edward B Resser of Los Angeles a passenger who was cut and bruised
Memphis AP report notes the Baptist faith committee recommends adopting the New Hampshire confession with modifications. It outlines 25 articles defining Baptist doctrine and includes three sections on science and religion addressing the tension between naturalism and supernaturalism.
Lincoln May 14 A P reports a controversial statement attacking the state administration and presidential candidate amid claims gasoline prices rose to carry states in the general election. The remarks touched on policy and public reaction as the campaign heated.
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