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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1928
Page
1
Post office and merchants prepare for the season as Christmas clubs payout rises. Temperature reached 70 degrees Thursday with forecasts of rain and a weekend drop. Officials anticipate continued warm spells and early shopping campaigns to educate the public on shopping and mailing early.
Captain of Police James H. Ellison was ordered dismissed by the Civil Service Commission after failing to defend against charges of conduct unbecoming an officer. The ruling cited evidence from a special grand jury probing bootlegging and police corruption, which labeled Ellison unfit for public office due to unexplained wealth. Captain James Gill was noted as missing from home for a month amid similar charges.
Montgomery County grand jury reports 17 indictments including Hugh L. McDaniel of Takoma Park for the October 27 Silver Spring National Bank hold up. McDaniel to be tried starting November 22. charges include theft and armed assault on Fred Lantes, with other indictments for larceny forgery manslaughter bigamy and related offenses. The grand jury will file another report before adjournment.
Loan W Va November 16 AP A D Skacus Logan police chief is jailed on charges linked to a fatal shooting at a fire engine house. The article also lists state motor violations including unlicensed operation and intoxicated driving with fines, plus a horse-related revoked license incident and a “no license” charge.
Reform church leaders from Grace Reformed and Evangelical Reform groups prepare for a tenclerical congress in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Notables include Samuel Cay val secretary of the Federation, J Campbell White secretary of the Men Church League, Dr Luther E Lovejoy of the Methodist Church, Temple University president Dr Charles E Beary, Gideons president Samuel R Boggs, and Grace Reformed’s Grover L Michael. Attendees from the Evangelical Reformed church include Rev Dr Henri L G Eleffer and Charles W Lough among others. The gathering marks a renewal of a 20 year old tradition under the Laymen's Campaign and aims to shape church work directions.
Hood College Marionettes present first year production on Saturday at 830 pm in Brodbeck Hall. A one act play Dave by Lady Gregory and a pantomime The Moon Fairy directed by Marjorie Reith Stackhouse feature a large cast including Nicholas O Cah an Sara Ray Kate O Cah an and Natalie Fleck. The Moon Fairy is arranged by Nise Stackhouse with colorful Wattesu period costumes and a large ensemble including Helen Stiri Motas Dorothy McIntyre Mary J. Smith Eleanor Wison Ruth Dickinson Elizabeth Dunn and Elizabeth Parker.
Maurice Megruder 42 dies by self-inflicted gunshot on his West Office farm near Buc County after borrowing a neighbor’s pistol. Investigated by Chief of Police Aivie Moxley and pronounced death by own action. Wife, 358 Heal Damascus, states he had been unwell for some time. Doctor G W Farts of Rocktile summoned.
A fragmentary report links widow Ma and Mrs Earl rd with four men in a wreck case connected to Los Angeles. Devore and Batten appear among those named, with DeVore cited as involved. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
New York November 16 large buying on the New York Stock Exchange lifted about twenty issues to record highs with gains up to 71 dollars a share. The surge followed a Federal Reserve loan rise to an estimated 190 million dollars and sent high notes like U S Steel Bethlehem Steel Anaconda Copper Texas Company Packard Motors Montgomery Ward Westinghouse Johns Manville North American Co and Northern Pacific to new peaks as market liquidity tightened and prices rose.
Calvary Methodist Church projects progress at West Second Street and Bentz Street with a planned Wednesday night congregational meeting on November 9 to discuss final approval and potential construction dates for the western city church edifice.
A fragment from a Los Angeles report notes a disturbance around 2 a m involving a Miss Jack Daugh and a nighttime incident at 88 Pickford. The text is garbled with unclear details and names.
Mixed reports on milk haulers facing Public Service Commission licensing and an ongoing inquiry into the Vestris sinking dominate the loom of late sessions. Justice Bennett and Circuit Court weigh in on licensing disputes as federal probes pursue Captain Johnson and the rescue ship Berlin, with naval officials split on causes and the need for SOS timing. A variety of officials discuss fault attribution amid uncertain evidence and evolving testimony.
About 200 prohibition agents raided ten alleged speakeasies and night clubs in New York from Greenwich Village to midtown, arresting 18 people on illegal possession charges. Warrants had been issued on evidence gathered by two Washington agents under Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt, with liquor seized at each location. Patrons were not molested and efficiency and secrecy marked the raids.
William R. Slemmer, Frederick county director, announced a goal of enrolling at least 2,000 members in the American Red Cross through the 1929 Roll Call. Committees were formed citywide to collect memberships, with many already signed. The list includes numerous individuals and local merchants in the community.
NEA Service writer Rodney Dutcher describes moments of danger for Army and Navy air crews amid storms and searchlights. A flock of birds spooked three formation planes nearly causing crashes and a Caterpillar Club member recounts a parachute escape after a spin in heavy rain and wind.
Passengers of the Vestris are booked to resume their interrupted forays to South America aboard the Lammede and Hots Uner Votaire. Crew updates say Paul Dana plans to continue his trip, with choices pending. The Imperial Merchant Service Guild in London seeks to protect the late Captain Garey’s reputation at a New York inquiry. Mutiny rumors denied as the Edne B. Houck is reported saved after losing its anchor near Lewes. A Japanese freighter Nagasaki Maru reportedly sinks after a collision with Shins Maru.
Baltimore dispatch reports Boy Scout Troop No. 23 found John Beynon Sr. in Garrett Woods after police search failed. The scouts declined the $500 reward, saying they did their duty and were amply repaid by recovering the man. The aged man died from exposure two days later.
The government rested its perjury case in the Robert W. Stewart trial. Judge Batley postponed ruling on a not guilty verdict motion and adjourned without a verdict. A separate note mentions a passenger named Evans ordering Sneil to jump, resulting in Smell’s death.
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