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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1923

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Catonsville Road Crash Kills Louise Wagner and Wounds Eight

A sedan overturning on the Frederick road near Catonsville Wednesday night killed Louise Wagner and injured seven others, including four adults. The driver of the preceding county truck is held pending inquest. Injured include William Wagner, Murde Wagner, Charles Mercer, Elsie Hood, William Hood, Dorothy Hood, and another unnamed passenger.

Louise Wagner William Wagner Bartholows weir Baltimore Frederick road Catonsville Wiliam Wagner Murde Wagner Charles Mercer Elsie Hood William Hood Dorothy Hood

Prison reform talk highlights will power and classifications

Emory L. Coblentz told Lions Club members that modern prison reform emphasizes prisoner will and three classifications. He outlined class one for recreation and regained will, class two as probation after 99 days, and class three for perverse or disobedient inmates. He cited Hart’s escape attempt and praised Col Sweezey as a disciplined warden and noted only about four percent die inside institutions.

Emory L. Coblentz Coman Staté Welfare Board Lion’s Club Francis Scott Ker Coblentz Jack Mart Copleniz Sweezar House of Correction Hart Col. Sweezery Col. Sweezer Coblntz Maryhand Col. Sweezey Mr. Coibientz gailty Cobz Cobientz Mr. Cohlentz tancheon Simmons

Contribution aids Smith family after injury at work

The News-Post reports a 9 contribution from Rev B R Carnzban to aid Mrs. and children of Harry H. Smith wounded at work in Mr. Main's store. Smith condition improves but months remain before return to work. Columbia Lodge plans a reception at Frederick with 600 expected guests and a luncheon on the fourth floor.

Harry H. Smith buller fred Roeb't Bures Main B. R. Carnzban Smith Church of the Brethren B. Kurtz Miller Columbia Lodge Frederick lo.al Masons Mie FLOB Ston. Srp M WIIL. berg Chas. F. Seeger HO. Schroeder

Rowland Thomas Heads Maryland Bankers' Assn

By The Associated Press Arantic City May 17 T. Rowland Thomas of Baltimore was elected president of the Maryland Bankers' Association at the 25th annual convention in Atlantic City.

ROWLAND THOMAS MARYLAND BANKERS’ ASSN Associated Press Arantic City

Co-operative egg marketing plan discussed in Maryland

Frederick county will be represented by two men County Agent John McGill and Frank Payne at the Maryland State Poultry Men's Association and Maryland Farm Bureau Federation meeting to be held Saturday at the Rennett Hotel Baltimore Directors of both associations will meet to discuss methods for cooperative egg sales W H Walker manager of the Atlantic Coast Poultry Producers Association will speak about cooperative marketing efforts Attending county agents from Maryland will have a question period The plan to extend the cooperative marketing scheme to the state Farm Bureau branches is under consideration and decisions may rest with the Baltimore meeting

Frederick county John McGill Frank Payne Marryland State Poultrymen’s Association Marrland Farm Bureau Federation Rennett Hotel Baltimore W. H. Walker Atlantic Coast Poultry Producers’ Association New York Walker Auiantic Coast Association Maryland Farm Bureau Federsion Baimore Atlantic Coast Association New Jersey New Jer Pennsylvania Delaware Pountymen Elkton George W. Norris Anne Arundsl Moore Washington county W. C

Water pipes laid along Market street bid awarded

At a special water committee meeting Aldermen Mullinix Shipley and Hoffman ordered pipes from 2 D Wood and Company Philadelphia for Market street. Work will start soon with double pipe lines under sidewalks. Pine to arrive by June 1. Reservoir test pits progress after Major Culler visit.

water committee IL E. Mullinix G. Wiliam Shipley Ezre Hoffman ofice Market street 2. D. Wood and Company Philadelphia Frederick Crum R. D. Wood and Company Fishing Creek new city Culler

Grafton Clay 79 Dies After Suicide Attempt in New Market

Grafton Clay a retired farmer of New Market died Wednesday evening at about 5 30 after attempting suicide by cutting his throat eight days earlier. He had been in ill health and morbid about his condition. He left home to an outbuilding on Tuesday the 8th and tried to end his life. He was found and later taken to the hospital then to Dr. C. E. Clay’s home. He is survived by wife, one son Dr. C. E. Clay, and one daughter Mrs. N Hof Union Borough. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock. W E Faconer had charge of arrangements.

R. D Mercer, was and Co Frederick road Catonsville William Barnes Hutton avenue Fred&ck Meresr St Agnes Hospital Baltimore R. E_ Kanode Ridgeville Grafton Clay New Market Mr. Clay jose N Hof Clay Y allerneen W. E Faconer

French captive freed on parole by Suchow bandits

A Frenchman held by the Suchow bandits has been released on parole and arrived at Tsao Chuang. He is expected to return to bandit headquarters today as captors press for troop removals. The incident was reported from Peking by The Associated Press.

Associated Press Peking Tsao Chuang

K. of C. Convention Ends In Columbus Delegates Attend

The annual Columbus convention conclude with delegates from area councils, the banquet held at St Martin's Hall hosted by the city council, Edward P. Schwartz presiding as master of ceremonies, delivering the keynote. The Washington Grove Band provided a concert during the event.

ad SI Stats Wi St. Martin's Jiall ears Council Edward P. Schwartz Washington Grove Band

General Assembly Of Presbyterian Church Meets In Indianapolis

The Presbyterian General Assembly opened in Indianapolis with 301 synods and 22 foreign missions represented. Will Hays plans a $15,000,000 drive for ministerial relief endowment as Dr Calvin Hass delivers the moderatorial sermon urging strength and a faltering church to respond to God.

General Assembly Of Presbyterian Church Indianapolis Will H. Hays Associated Press Ind nous America Calvin Hay H. Nays Motion Picture Producers and Distributors assembly seymen Board of Ministerial Relief Hays sembly Calvin C. Hass Johnstown Presbyterian Church Presbyterian General Assembly Zion

Not Guilty Plea in Schwab Endorsement Forgery Case

Mrs Myrtle B Hayes pleaded not guilty to forging Charles M Schwab's name as endorser on two checks for 25000. Her $1000 bail was continued. Trial date not set. Meanwhile a Catholic Daughters banquet was served with Rev Cudd and Rev Monaghan officiating at St Harch parish.

Associated Press New York Myrtle B. Hayes Charles M. Schwab Gatthersburg Court of Catholic Daughters of America

U. S. Scorpion Anchored Six Years In Golden Horn

The U S S Scorpion has remained anchored in the Golden Horn at Constantinople for six years since its internment at the start of the war. British airmen once bombed it, mistaking it for the sultan's yacht, but it stayed moored after the war. Commander Robert Henderson has been aboard the vessel throughout the period.

Golden Horn Constantia United States f Robert Henderson

Prizes for Best Coloring Contest in Local Paper

The paper announces a coloring contest with three prizes for boys and girls under 12. First prize $1, second $2, third $1. Entries must be submitted by May 23. Judges appointed by the panel will be final. The rest of the text discusses various church topics and statements on prohibition, spirituality, and church duties.

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Young man mixes letters to two girls saved by postmaster

A Frederick district incident centers on a youth who wrote letters to two girls, mixed the addressed envelopes, mailed one, and rushed to the post office with Postmaster Biser’s aid to retrieve the misdirected missive. He later admitted he would not want the letter read by the recipient.

Frederick Biser swain

Willard Approves Rail Group Plan In Split View

Willard approves a rail group plan but objects to several features. The tentative coalition includes New Haven, Ohio and Chesapeake region lines, with discussions of consolidation among major eastern rail systems.

WILLARD Brire Associated Press

Bears Shift Attack as Leaders Win Buying Support

New York May 17 The Associated Press reports strong backing from leaders boosts buying support, shifting the Bears’ offensive strategy. The move signals a change in attack plan as influential figures align with the team’s direction.

Associated Press New York

Poisoning Dogs Said to Prompt Murder in Easton

An Easton murder followed revenge for poisoning several dogs owned by Black residents. Charles Cobb, watchman at Easton Furniture, was found stabbed and killed. Sheriffs deputies pursue Thomas Bord, linked to the dog poisonings and believed to be involved in Cobb's death. Authorities indicate the attacks targeted locally housed Black families in Graham Alley.

Associated Press Easton Charles Cobb Easton Furniture Thomas Bored Eastratton Graham alley Bordhey Dlamed Cobb

Market lenders shift bear attacks to steel and oil shares

Market lenders such as United States Steel Baldwin American Can and California Petroleum shifted bear pressure onto stocks under unfavorable conditions. Copper shares were weak and about twenty other active stocks hit new lows for the year. Losses in other active shares ranged one to three points with a few standout spot declines. Call money opened at 414.

arket United States Steel Baldwin American Can California Petroleum Call money

Building and Loan Associations Aid Frederick Homeownership

In Frederick building and loan associations drive homeownership growth and city development. The first society began about sixty years ago under J. W. L. Carty, now run by his son, with others forming at Farmers' and Mechanics' Bank, Commercial State Bank, Fredericktown Saving Institution, and Central Trust Co. Weekly payments, low interest, and regular saving foster ownership, while ground rents have largely disappeared, enabling owners to own land and buildings alike.

Frederick Fredericks J. W. L. Carty Farmers’ and Mechanics’ National Bank Commercial State Bank Fredericktown Saving Institution Central Trust Co

Women’s Club Luncheon Brings New Feature to Two Groups

New Market and Kemptown Women’s Clubs held a joint luncheon at the Francis Scott Key Hotel on a Wednesday afternoon. Club presidents chaired, with speakers Harry Davis and Es leHe Watkins outlining school lunch topics. county home demonstrator Miss Thompson also spoke. Members listed include New Market: M Nicodemus, John Kelly, W Haines, Jesse Shawbaker. Kemptown: Leslie Davis, Thamessss, Lynn Browning, Charles Grubs, Rufus Baker.

New Market Kemptown Womens Clnns Francis . Scott Key t dent Harry Davis ew Market club ole kA monoto Eeugenius Es leHe Watkins Innehes Thompson county home demons pson Ann Lichter suesis M. Nicodemus John Kelly W. Haines Ira Smith Jesse K Jessie Shawbaker Anne Haines Mary Nicodemus Kinstown Leslie Davis Thamessss Lynn Browning Charles Grubs Rufus Baker Aubrey Davis J A. Easte Essie Watkins

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Wm. Wagner, Bartholows CATONSVILLE ROAD od Hart Lions Club ian Columbia A. F A. M GRAFTON City Hospital Wright Wilson Grand Jury Thomas J. Wright Wrishi geain Leo Weinberg D. P. Bucker Edward S. Delaplaine Wiliam M. Storm Alten Y. Bennett Jones Wricht Hell SCORPION ilel sions church BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS Kemptown Francis Scott Key Hotel
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