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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1928
Page
1
City police director Roy Hiltner notes new plan curbs belated starts at signals and bans unnecessary horn blowing. Officials urge public cooperation as chiefs target chronic noise makers and impatient drivers to improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow in Frederick.
Postmaster General orders release of two and five cent stamps for the International Civil Aeronautics Conference in Washington on December 12 13 and 14 A special post office station will be opened at the United States Chamber of Commerce building where meetings will be held A red two cent stamp and a blue five cent stamp feature the Wright brothers plane and a globe with a modern monoplane respectively The stamps go on sale December 12 at the Washington post office and through stamp dealers nationwide
The piece analyzes national committee expenditures for 1923 and 1924, noting Democrats and Republicans spent big on radio, publicity, and state grants. It cites figures: Republicans about 3 million in 1924 with major items and modest contrasts with Democratic radio costs and speaker bureaus. It discusses precinct work, campaign funds, and efficiency losses.
An unsuccessful arson attempt targeted the Methodist Episcopal church in Gettysburg. The suspect accessed the building through an unlocked window and set fires in three locations, including the Sundar school area and a second floor forum, but all were thwarted by the janitor who found the damage at about 4 o'clock. Police seek the offender.
A cold Armistice Day anniversary in Frederick sees the season’s first heavy snowfall with hail and rain mixed in. Crowds gather despite frigid 25 degree start as some factories suspend work and shops stay open. The day includes a football game at McCurdy Field and a light festival mood despite the weather.
Mrs Rebecca Harr aged 92 5 months 29 days was found dead in her home vicinity. Authorities say she likely died Friday morning of a heart attack while preparing to bake. Inquest not needed per Justice Calvin N Stein. Funeral held Sunday at Lutheran church and burial in Sabillasville cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
Chaotic OCR fragment notes a stabbing incident and a surrender near Hood with unclear names. The text references a confrontation involving a sister and a brother, with a likely arrest or police action following the event.
The article reports on a biennial census testing new radio wavelengths and how city and county education officials plan to use the system. It notes reception issues and comments from experts about stations like KDKA Pittsburgh and WRC Washington, with audiences experiencing whistling and interference during the test. General Pershing’s address reportedly came through clearly on the new wavelength.
Chaplain Reuben A. Shrum of the navy served as the Hood College vesper speaker in Brodyeck Hall, reflecting on Armistice Day. He urged discipline over ego, cited Coolidge on subordination, and urged peace through service. He highlighted the soldier’s courage and Christ’s forgiveness, framing the good soldier as exemplar in both war and peace.
Mount Etna continues to gush lava on its eleventh day with a main flow advancing toward the Messina Catania road, threatening Mascali and nearby plants. Officials report 3,008 homeless and about 700 houses destroyed as the lavaRails threaten towns in the Giarre area.
A summary of Sunday services across IX City churches including sermon topics by Rev. Chatwk, choir performances, and altar guild arrangements. Centennial Memorial United Brethren notes new scholars and visitors, with details of Sunday School programs, banners for offering and attendance, and events for Junior Endeavor and Intermediates.
Newsreel reports the passenger liner Vestris, sailing via port calls from New York to South America, was foundering with about 350 aboard. vessels including Voltaire Santa Barbara and Yankee Arrow converged. Japanese steamer Chio Maru stood by as Navy ordered immediate aid from Admiral Wiley at Hampton Roads.
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