Armistice Day Exercises Follow Parade at Armory
Gall at Armory at Night under auspices of Legion. Public program marks Armistice Day with a community gathering and speaker lineup.
09 Nov 1927
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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
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Nov 09, 1927
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Gall at Armory at Night under auspices of Legion. Public program marks Armistice Day with a community gathering and speaker lineup.
Frederick Maryland mayor Lloyd C Culler proclaims Armistice Day on Friday November 11 to honor victory in World War I. The Francis Scott Key Post American Legion will direct events with a statewide holiday designation and a midday business pause for prayers and thanks.
Final plans for Frederick Armistice Day include a 1 PM business close, parade steps at 2:30 PM, and traffic bans on Market West Second and North Bentz. A wreath at Memorial Ground honors World War veterans, with Judge Worthington to speak. A football game at McCurdy Field follows, and an Armistice Ball occurs later in the evening.
Sharp declines in stocks and cotton unsettled executives after an early rally. Cotton prices slid as much as 8 percent following an unexpectedly large crop estimate, while equities fluctuated amid renewed interest in commodities.
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the federal district court's view that the Senate decides the existence of its committees. The decision, seen as a victory for Senator Reed and Pennsylvania backer George Ware, directs questions over ballot custody to the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee for final determination.
Washington November 9 AP An associate of Darry F Sinclair Sheldon Clark refused to testify before the grand jury investigating the Fall Sinclair conspiracy. Clark vice president of the Sinclair Keelfring Company testified briefly and was excused until tomorrow to face similar questions as Henry Mason Day, another Sinclair oil official, who declined to answer. Officials say Clark acted for Day in receiving reports from the Barts’ detective who shadowed the Fall Sinclair jury.
Springfield reports 1500 scouts mobilized for flood relief across Western Massachusetts. They rescued people and animals, guarded property, and helped build dikes. Scouts served as traffic officers, messengers and Red Cross aids, with some working 48 hours straight. Authorities praised their lifesaving and community service.
A multi day program in the new United Brethren Sunday School building features Preacher Rev Blubaugh scripture reading and prayers Miss Rice soloist plus Mr Reddick speaker. Musicians from Thurmont Hagerstown and Greencmount join as choir and instrumental groups perform. D. L. H. Boughter delivers address with greetings from clergy. Additional services planned with Rev Shaffer and David Hagan solo performances.
A memo from the district argues that Delvil Dog Sleuth, once with a private detective agency, testified before the grand jury investigating alleged temring with the Fall-Sinclair unit in Waothington. The service notes his presence as a witness among others.
Frederick Rotary hears Salvation Army urge a $10000 campaign to buy property on West Fifth Street for a permanent headquarters. Plan includes lodging for 12 to 15 and care for stranded persons, with over 60 canvassers and expected strong community support.
Vincent Flaccomio of Baltimore was sentenced in federal court to one year in prison and ordered to pay costs after pleading guilty to evading income taxes. He was tied to taxes amounting to about $174 in the prior trial and faced further penalties.
The German consul general in Calcutta reports Otto Konnecke, who sailed toward the United States on the Orient, is stranded, penniless, and seeks to abort his journey and return home. The Foreign Office notes this marks the end of a doomed expedition.
A report notes a Chinese attack injuring one person among a group of American missionaries along the North River near Canton. Salvation Army meeting details follow with officers and visiting delegations listed at the Weet Fifth and Tenatz streets headquarters, presided by Captain John C. Hail.
A Washington correspondent recaps the Fall Sinclair mistrial saga, involving J Ray Akers and Edward J Kidwell. Private detectives and unnamed informants surface as prosecutors and reporters chase a hidden lead amid a barroom sting, shadowed by a Prohibition era backdrop.
The Lutheran conference yesterday at St Beadamin's Westminster elected Rev. William Charles Day as president and re elected officers including Rev. L H Rew mayor as secretary Hec R Sorrick as treasurer and Rev Dr R B Patterson as missionary superintendent Principal speakers included Rev L H Repriret Rev R C Serrick Rev W V Garcett and others The gathering emphasized church support for a four million pented fund for the Lutheran church and adjourned with visits to member homes by Rev Dr Patterson and his congregation.
Fragmentary notes describe variable conditions across Nashieston Marsland-Wheat and nearby areas. Mentions of sowing, peanut prospects and wheat returns hint at mixed agricultural outlooks amid unsettled weather and market expectations.
The Frederick Art Club held its November 2 meeting with strong attendance. President Mrs Marian L. de Lasimut introduced papers on antique collecting and the evolution of coffee and chocolate pots, followed by readings from The Mawes of the Catentere. Several antiques were shown and plans for future meetings discussed. The Winter study focuses on antiques and craftsmanship.
Early returns show mixed outcomes across New York Kentucky and other states with Republican and Democratic contenders. Key races include mayoral contests in Detroit and San Francisco and legislative battles in New Jersey New Mexico and Pennsylvania amid recall talk and shifting party strength.
An air incident near the coast leaves three men aboard the plane safe after a midair collision with another craft. The pilot, Lt. Nelson, led a squadron from the base. the craft splashed into the water but all aboard were rescued without serious injury.
Report from Waterbury Vermont in November notes a village wrecked by disaster, with most residents displaced or moved out. Efforts to rebuild the town’s economy hinge on restoring businesses on the main street and attracting new investment despite widespread damage and uncertainty.
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