Witness Testifies Kiss Between Mills Sister and Minister
Marie M. Lee testified in Somerville New Jersey that in 1918 she saw Mrs Eleanor Mills kiss Rev Edward W Hall while sitting on his knee at their New Brunswick home. She recounted Mills dismissal of impropriety and plans to leave with Hall promising to inform her husband.
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Somerville
N. J
Eleanor R. Mills
Edward W. Hall
Mills
Marie M. Lee
Paterson
Hall Mills
Mill
Lee
Jim Mills
Hall
Scout Campaign Opens Tomorrow in Frederick County
The 1926 27 financial drive to operate the Boy Scout program starts Wednesday at a joint Frederick clubs and Scout Council meeting at 12 30 p m in the Francis Scott Key hotel. B F Seymour Regional Scout Executive will speak as the budget calls for 4500 dollars to run the council this year.
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Frederick County
Frederick
Scout Council
Francis Scott Key Hotel
F. Seymour
Ignatius Bjorlee
Louis L. Wilson
Harry Cornprepst
Walter V. Zeigler
Walter Decker
Philip Winebrewer
Archie Fisher
Benj. Rosenstock
Rev. R. C. Maxwell
W. W
Pipe failure sends smoke from East Fifth Street home
Fire crews faced smoky mystery Monday as smoke poured from a house at East Fifth Street occupied by Charles Morgan. Investigators found a stove pipe was blocked and opened into a wall rather than a chimney, delaying fire discovery and prompting an urgent response.
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East Fifth Street
de Jonizing
Harry D. Baumeardner
Ant
Charles Morgan
Frederick County Organizes Campaign for Hospital Expansion
Frederick announces twelve campaign divisions with eight workers each for a $130,000 Frederick City Hospital Expansion Fund. Division leaders include R. E. Town and Robert L. Warfield. Tonight the captains select workers at the YMCA. The drive will begin Monday with two women per team and a division of colored workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Frederick City Hospital
R. E. Town
Robert L. Warfield
E. Dwight McCain
William B. Leichert
Benjamin Rosenour, Jr
Charles E. Hudson
William T. Delaplaine
A. Hart Etchison
A. W. Nicodemus
Sam W. Maples
Charles F. Seeger
R. Ames Hendrickson
Hammond Clary
E. Austin James
Thomas Summers
David C. Winebrenner
Leslie N. Coblentz
Men Hurt When Train Struck Load-Wagon at Gaithersburg
Two Gettysburg men Delbert Brown and Charles Matheanu s injured in a grade crossing accident near Gaithersburg while hauling apples to Washington. The crash occurred about 6 15 am as an east bound train struck their wagon. Both men were unconscious and taken to Emergency Hospital Washington in serious condition.
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Gaithersburg
Delbert Brown
Charles Mattheanus
Gettysburg
Washington
Emergency Hospital
Frank J. Broschart
Market Shows Firm Tone Amid Dividend Policy Confidence
New York reports a steady stock market with occasional setbacks as optimism grows over business prospects. Investors react to liberal dividend policies by major industrials and Standard Oil's $200 million financing plan, while a 5 percent call money rate tempers speculative activity due to mid month fund shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard Oil Company
SHERIFF-ELECT OF CHICAGO DIES TODAY
Patrick J. Carr sherrd-elect of Cook county dies after hospital care following blood transfusions to treat hemorrhages. Two transfusions were given in an effort to save his life. The report notes his earlier leadership of a Democratic ticket in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Patrick J. Carr
Cook Countz
Community Show Set for Friday at Middletown High
Middletown area residents prepare for a two day community show in the Middletown High School auditorium under the Middletown Valley Grange. County Agent Henry R. Shoemaker chairs the event with a committee including Charles Remsburg Luther Miller J Homer Remsburg Mrs R E B Keeny and Mrs Margaret Kefauver. Prizes total 75 in cash and merchants premiums across four divisions farm crops fruit and vegetables ladies needle work and canned foods. Judging of men’s exhibits by M D Moore and Prof Vierheller with exhibits open Fri and Sat for public viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Countions
Middletown
Middletown High School
Middletown Valley Grange
Henry R. Shoemaker
Charles Remsburg
Luther Miller
J. Homer Remsburg
Extension Service
University of Maryland
Thurmont
Vierheller
Valley Savings Bank
Emory L. Cobrentz
Middletown Grange
C. M. Shank
Adamstown
Two Killed and Three Wounded by Unknown Assassin
At the John Grosz farm near Scotland S D a shotgun ambush killed Robert Zwiefel age 13 and Mrs John Grosz 50. Wounded were Clarence Zwiefel 13 Emanuel Grosz 25 and Mrs Solomon Grosz 30. The shooter fled after firing four or five shots through a window as players prepared to sit for cards. No motive given.
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Scotland
S. D
John Grosz
Here
Robert Zwiefel
Clarence Zwiefel
Robert
Emanuel
TCOM
Baltimore Storm Leaves City Flooded and Trees Down
A historic rainstorm drenched Maryland with up to 2.6 inches in Baltimore and 35 inches at Frederick, flooding streets, downing over 200 trees, isolating neighborhoods, and halting rail and trolley service as residents were rescued and utilities struggled.
Radio Possibilities Shown In 21 Stations
In a historic hookup of 21 stations linked by telephone wires, a program by famed stars demonstrated nationwide radio potential. More than 1,090 people at the Waldorf in New York heard Mary Garden sing to Chicago and Will Rogers speak in independence. A telephone photograph of Miss Garden singing was sent to Chicago 13 minutes after being taken, highlighting the National Broadcasting Company’s first program after buying WEAF for about 1 million dollars to serve as the central link.
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Ew York
United States
Hotel Waldorf
Mary Garden
Chey Cago
Will Rogers
Independence
Kan
Miss Garden
New York
Chicago
National Broadcastics Company
WEAF
Second death in Virginia hunting reported near Staunton
Staunton Virginia November 16 AP The second hunting season death in Virginia occurred when William Hicklin died from sunshot wounds received yesterday The accident happened as Hicklin entered the mountains near Sounding Knob and trailed game He allegedly leaned his gun against a log when a jar caused the gun to discharge striking him in the thigh The incident follows an earlier fatal hunting accident in the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Virginia
William Hicklin
Wirklin
Frederick County Sunday Schools See Member Increase in Report
The Frederick County Sunday School Association releases its annual report showing 20,746 members and 2,184 officers and teachers, with 134 Sunday schools in the county and †129 reporting. Grand total membership hits 22,746, despite a net decrease from last year, while training classes and graded lessons gain traction.
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Frederick County
Secrary
Eleanor D. Abbott
George E. Cas Ue
Myersville
Fone
Vhe
Reformed
Emmitsburg
M. E
Johnsville
Church of Godt
Germantown
Baptists
Brunswick
McKaig
Usiliz
Evergreen
Schocola
Home Department
Dupuis
Cradle Roll
Younus
New Market
Mary Lt. Nicodemus
Christ Reformed
Middletown
First Baptist
Frederick
Church of the Brethren
Frederick City
Fifty Years Service Honored by Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
David M. Fisher, 63, freight agent in Washington, marked fifty years with the Baltimore and Ohio, receiving a gold service button and a watch from coworkers. The event mirrored his father’s long tenure and his sons’ notable positions in public service and industry.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
David M. Fisher
Windom Place
Washington
Baltimore & Ohio
Fisher
Moses Fisher
Georges W. Sturmer
B. & O. Veterans’ Association
W. W. Wood
Hugh A. Fisher
Frederick
Laurel
D. M. Fisher
Fruit Growers' Express
More Memberships Add To Red Cross Roster
New Red Cross memberships announced with Mrs. C Will Fout leading a team and multiple assistants. Names include Mrs. M E Kefatives, Mrs. Jesse B Anders, Miss Irene Lindsay, and many others. additional members listed under Mrs. A W Condon with Roland Harbaugh and Maryella Hershberger among signups.
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Pereong Wie
Red Cross
C. Will Fout
M. E
Harry Zimmerman
Fout
Ernest Helfenstrin
C. F. Bennett
B. FL Shu
Nathan England
W. C. Roderick
Nannie Gaither
James
Katie Seezer
Albert Schroeder
Joseph W. A Carty
Joseph WL
Carty
Wale Lyan
Hamburgere
Rosaomy and Sons
Margaret Hahn
Frances Shafen
Kenney’s
Hammon’s
Ftat
Mary Butcher
Edward Bonts
Holden Felton
Rosenstock
A. M. Landauer
Francia Wertheimer
Mre
C Wertheimer
John Ed Sehr
Clara Kline
Blast in Japanese coal mine kills thirty in Toki
A blast at a Japanese coal mine near Toki leaves 30 miners dead and several injured. Investigators probe the cause as officials from Kyusho and the Mitsui Company cooperate with authorities.
Severe Flood Swamps Frederick and Surrounding Areas
Torrential rain and strong winds isolate Frederick and nearby counties in the heaviest storm since 1916. Roads wash out, bridges flood, and traffic stalls citywide while utilities report no major damage. Water levels rise across creeks, the Potomac, and Monocacy, with several areas temporarily cut off.
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Frederick
C. & P. Telephone Company
Potomac Edison Company
Frederick-Mt. Pleasant
Israel's Creek
Liberty
Middletown
Middle Creek
Emmitsburg
Jefferson
Trafic
Hagerstown Pike
Catoctin Country Club
New City Parkway
West Church Street
Patrick Street
Fair Grounds
Major
Baltimore
M. ¥. Grove Company
Temorary
Hagerstown
Nicodemus Ica Cream Company
South Street
Baltimore Pike
South Market Street
West Patrick Street
Thurmont
Blue Ridge Transporation Co
Washingston
Buckerstown
Southstract
Tas
Ballenger Creck
Tratel Mas
Washington County Damaged By Rain
Heavy rains and a thunderstorm flood roads and fields in Washington County. The B and O Railroad sustains damage on the Hagerstown to Weverton branch, with service suspended between Eakles and Weverton. Areas around Rohrersville Gapland and Augusta report washed ballast and halted traffic. Potomac river expected to rise. many wheat and corn fields flooded and county roads damaged.
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Nagerstown
Washington County
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Hagerstown
Weverton
Eakles
Rohrersville
Gapland
Augusta
Brunswick
Potomac
Army and Navy Officers Face Possible Dismissal Power
The Supreme Court ruling that Congress controls appointments but the president can dismiss appointees fuels fear among Army and Navy officers that their careers could be terminated without court martial or explanation. Officers worry about political whim affecting tenure, pay, and futures, while press commentary questions the extent of executive authority over military personnel.
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NEA
Washington
Army
Navy
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Marine Corps
Army and Navy Journal
Supreme Court
Senate
Gore
Courtmartial
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Clergyman
Hiyre
Monigomery
Authoritas
James P. Goli
Rocktille
Norris
Hamilton
Austin
Texas
James R. Hamilton
Criminal District Court
J. Frank Norris
Fort Worth
Archideaconry of
Cumberland
Diocese of
Maryland
Weaverton
Keedysville
Antietam
Johnstown
Dukeland Avenue
Seventh Street
Baltimore and
Ohio and Ohio
Mansonville Crossing
Curtis Bay
Fairfield
Rosedale
Philadelphia
Red Head
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co
Gwynn Falls
Jones Fall
Andy Gump
Sidney Smith
THE
South Dakoth
Jean Yeara
W. J. Bulow
Beresford
D. D
Withb
O.R.R
Toki
Oya Ha
Kyusho
Uae Mitsui Company
Buckeystown
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