Improvement proposal sparks debate over county system
Bruce Murdoch, clerk to the Board of County Commissioners in Merick County Maryland, calls for open discussion to improve the county accounting system after a 1927 auditors report. He asserts the books balance and offers rapid verification, challenging earlier criticisms by the article writer.
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Yester- News
Ay Auditors
R. Bruce Toch
Board of City Commissioners
Ity
Murdoch
Bruce Murdoch
Merick County
Erick
Initiation Plans Discussed At Local Council Meeting
The Middletown Council No. 118 Jr. C. U. planned initiation for four candidates from county areas. Attendees included Jer m Council No. 127 Manor Cova io and local officials led by Councilor C. Frank Smith. A December 14 initiation at Met al Hall Middletown was rejected. Grayson ter chaired arrangements. State Organizer Sam a. Moore outlined cross state cooperation and work. A separate note reports a theft in South Court Street area with limited recovery.
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Wick Cantedl
Jr. C. U
Middletown Counci
Jerm Council
Manor Covaio
C. Frank Smith
Metal Hall
Middletown
Grayson’ Ter
Connel
F. France
Frederice F
Sama. Moore
Hazerstown
Breyson
Robert A
Fire and Money Dispute Divides Fire Companies
A passage outlines a dispute over equitable distribution of a fund by a legislative body. It notes committees examining how much money should be allocated and argues that several parties may have saved larger amounts through prior actions.
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Sue Etottar
CP Betes
Jisribution
Olbert
Escoere
Cera
Rally for Sabbath Observance Set at Local Church
Frederick city and county residents plan a Sunday 3 PM rally at the Evangelical Reformed Church as part of the Fall meeting of the Maryland Lord's Day Alliance. Georgia Congressman C. Lankford, a noted political figure, will speak on The Lord's Day a National Asset.
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Frederick City
W. W. Davis
Maryland
Lankford
Congress
Washington
Georgia
Ghib
Stv
Sandarl
Dar
Sanday
Gigetz
Assessment Hearing on Kehoe Property and Oil Trust Case
Final testimony and argument in the Charles Kehoe assessment case were scheduled today before the State Tax Commission. Hearings on Standard Oil property assessment in Haitimore were also to be heard with County Commissioners J W Halter Roscoe P Brown Archie Molesworth and attorney Dorsey Etchison present. Testimony in the Rehne case begun November 3 and was to be settled today. Assessments were said to be about 500 dollars yearly in taxes.
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Charles 17
Kehoe
State Tax Commission
Haitimore
Standard Oil Company
J. W. Halter
Roscoe P. Brown
Archiey Molesworth
Fr. Dorsey Etchison
Rehne
Reece
Seipp Re-Elected Grand Master in Maryland Masons
At a Wednesday night Grand Lodge meeting in Wartress Maryland W S Seipp was reelected worshipful grand master. New officers named include Deputy grand master George R Gorench senior grand warden Robert S Davis grand warden William L Morgan and others. Board of managers trustees and senior deacon selections followed with several Maryland towns represented by the named officers.
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Grand Lodge of Masons
Maryland
Wartress
Seipp
George R. Gorench
Robert S Davis
Baltimore
William L. Morgan
Cumberland
George Cook
Peter E. Tome
John L. Sanford
George Livingston
E Lee Hickman
Grand Lodge Board of
A. Leroy McCardeil
Frederick
E. Lee Ackman
Major Breen* Me
Charles R. Weil
Hunfer
Marcy B. Wriebt
Preston
Baltimore Poison Liquor Victims Reach Twelve
AP reports the twelfth death from poison liquor in Baltimore in November at University Hospital. The victim is Walter Morrison Neep, treated for alcoholism with Rev. Dr. Webler’s sermon to follow. The Presbyterian installation of Rev. Dr. C E Webler is set for 730 PM with several dignitaries attending and a reception afterward.
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Baltimore
University Hospital
Walter Morrison Neep
Severe winter storm sweeps eastern states causing six deaths
A rare storm lashed from Washington to the Canadian border, leaving at least six dead and widespread damage. In Chicago three died in crashes as a blizzard of sleet and snow halted traffic across northern Illinois Indiana and southern Wisconsin. Washington reported one death and about 100 injuries as a tornado damaged the area and relief efforts continued. Flood fears eased in New England as rains subsided and colder weather loomed.
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New York
Washington
Canadian
New England
New York State
Pennsylvania
Hawthorne
Salamanca
N.Y
New Yorks
Chicago
Ilinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Aboe
District of Columbia
Red Cross
Tel Cross
Potomac River
Salvation Army
Pearler
Manace
Beeston
Start Investigation of Murder of Mills In Rockville
Grand jury begins inquiry into the July murder of Edward L. Mills on his Hunting Hall area farm. No new leads since police and private eyes halted a note confession with no signature found on the victim's coat.
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Rockville
Munner
Edward L. Mills
Hunting Hall
Grand
Mills
Court News Property Deeded and Licenses Noted
A court page lists numerous property deeds between individuals and couples in various counties and cities with prices ranging from 1 to 25 dollars. It also records multiple marriage licenses with names and ages, including couples from Pa and nearby towns, colored and uncolored entries, and a note on a public speaking engagement by Miss Margaret Waller. An unrelated travel attempt and market update follow, plus a civic club talk and a food note about Burks nest soup.
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McClellan
Wits
Clarence C. Smith
Leicester Thomas
Adthane Marino
Joke R Crawford
Hammond Clary
Eutaw D
Allen B. Lortner
Albert C Wes
Emanuel FR
Nogi
Luther W. Abrecht Et Il
Chase Stall and Wits
C'Ty
Oliver T. Wallace
HL Kebue
Realty Development Co
Susan E. Woolard
Marthe E Eyler
Martha E. Eyler
Evers Eyler
Ora G. Barn
William J. Bushwaller
Io Mamis A Davis
Mamie A. Davis
Julia Rodotk
Bushweller
John G. Newmen
Louisa A. Hendrickson
Robert L. Shipley
Gay
B. Kimun
Arthur Happel
Waynesbury
Hazel Bennett
Hagerstown
James T. Diehl
Evelyon Fisher
Mechaniceburg
Esteen L. Grimm
Katherine P. Stephenser
Warbington
George Zeigler
Damascus
Elsie E Monroe
Fountain Millis
Walter H. Haas
Chicago
Willian Mary Rayman
H. Waterloo
In. i
Edward Seltzer
Mary Louise Knott
Emm
Tsburg
Joseph S. Boyce
Frederick
Nina ‘Naylor
Greenfield
Louis E. Crummble
Naomi Mar Bowle
Fire in Baltimore Shopping Center Triggers Large Evacuation
A blaze at a Baltimore shopping center caused extensive smoke and water damage with at least four alarms raised. Firefighters battled the flames along a half block stretch from Howard Street to Tremont Street, prompting evacuations and temporary closures as efforts continued.
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Etry
Pm Paid
Nona Hesa
Howard
One Dead and Five Hurt in Ship Explosion
Baltimore reports a terr ic explosion on the steamer Luckenbach near Fairfield. The blast tore the vessel apart, sending workers fleeing as casualties mounted. Among the injured were Raymond Carson and others, with a first victim identified as Toavi Simonson. The blast, blamed on an acetylene torch near fuel tanks, hurled debris across the scene.
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Baltimore
Jacob Lacksabach
Wort Wen
Union Shipbuilding Company
Fairfield
Ohio
Aip
Harry Hughes
Luckenbach
San Francisco
Raymond Carson
Ami
Toavi Simonson
Laxyer
Crapeman
Daeltimore Hospital
Carson
Columbia
Gordon resigns from contempt committee in Smulden case
Washington reports Peyton Gordon resigns from a three member contempt committee over the mistrial in the Fall-Sector case. Justice Siddons accepts the resignation, noting the inquiry aims to determine if contempt of court has been committed and whether justice can be flouted.
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Washington
Peyton Gordon
Uee
Frederick L. Skidons
All Fury
Gordon
Gelermins
Cosmlties
Siddons
Bar
Lincoln Company stockholders denied reimbursement claim
Devott Nov 14 AP report states Ford Motor Co. assumed no obligation to reimburse Lincoln Motor Company stockholders who bought its assets at a receivership sale in 1922. Edson Ford and others filed a desecery suit claiming about 4000.4 dollars and alleging the Fords verbally agreed to reimburse stockholders.
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Pords
County road expenditures apportioned by districts after October 1
Official figures show $45,000 appropriated for county road work, leaving $13,724.16 unspent on October 1. Expenditures since then are itemized by district and commissioner, with totals matching district allocations and district mileage.
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John W. Holter
Rostoe P. Brown
Archley R. Molesworth
Lewis F. Lockner
George D. Smith
Mr. Hotter
Middletown
Jefferson
Jackson
Burkitterilie
Braddock
Mr. Brown
Equinitabura
Catochly
Hanvers
Thurmount
Lewis’ ‘Town
Mr. Molesworth
Liberty
New Market
Woodville
Singamore
Tuscaron
Wolk
Faith
Frederick
Brunewick
R. Brace Murdoch
Board of County Commissioners
Ballvnger
Grenfell to Visit as Medical Missionary Speak in Winchester Hall
Sir Wilfred Grenfell and Lady Grenfell will speak in Winchester Hall Saturday evening, arriving from New York state and staying with Rev. Dr Heart and Mrs. Kiefer. The visit is organized by the National Grenfell Association with support from local missionary societies, and Grenfell will describe his Labrador work and show motion pictures of his efforts.
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Frederick
Wilfred T. Grenfell
Labrador
Winchester Hall
Heart
G. Kiefer
Evangelical Reformed Church
Wilfred
New York State
Atening
Lady Grenfell
Grenfell
National Grenfell Association
Margeret R. Motter
Gals City
Eocletiea
George
Notified Auto Owners On Tax Paid Cards Distribution
More than ten thousand auto owners received cards indicating whether taxes on their vehicles are paid. About half the recipients show taxes paid and may apply for new tags after stamping. Others must present cards at the Crnme Tregenens office and may request replacements from the State Motor Vehicle Commissioner. Mr and Mrs Edwin Kern plan an extended tour of Florida after visiting friends.
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Court House
Crnme Tregenens
Baltimors
Mary
Col E. Austin Bangbasin
Fetere
Edwin Kern
Braddock Heights
Florida
Washington third term debate echoes through time
The piece reflects on historic political debates about term limits and governance. It cites George Washington's farewell address warning against a third term and discusses concerns over debt, economy, and foreign policy. It juxtaposes past factions with modern divides and warns against concentrating power.
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Ball Thompeen
George
Former police magistrate commits suicide after grand jury indictment
Raltfeere reports that Ro lant E. Davis, ex police magistrate of Fermdale, killed himself en route to University Hospital after a grand jury indicted him for alleged embezzlement of 70200 in state funds. Friends who discovered the shortage had tried to halt the prosecution but he died before treatment. The alleged misappropriation arose from automotive fines and was uncovered during a review of magistrates’ accounts. Davis resigned soon after the probe began.
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Raltfeere
Darts
Tobom the
Monty
Wis Reacoy Stelies
Shad Pester Meller
Beoka
Recital Tonight at Hood College by Miss Newgeon
Miss Joule Harriet Newgeon presents a piano recital at Hood College in Brodbeck Hall at 8:20 Evening. The program features Spanish Italian and Russian composers with works by Brahms Chopin Rachmaninoff Debussy and Falla among others.
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Joule Harriet Newgeon
Gletant
Hood College
Brodbeck Hall
Miss Newgeon
Waldstein
Sto Combrne
Molto Ito
Feathamen
Ig Studio
Niemans
Heert
Forest Warders Seek Cooperation Through Co Operative Plan
A report details forest warders efforts to form a cooperative agreement led by KR Nicodemes and committee members to boost wardens' work. A meeting is planned at Speing with wardens and club. One fall fire burned a large area at High Knob caused by a cigarette.
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Mayrand
Wardes
KR. F. Nicodemes
Forster Klein
Edward Beats
JS. Rese
Kien
Wes
Kise
Frederick
Washington
Garrett
Rockville Adds New Brockway Fire Engine to Fleet
A new Brockway triple combination fire engine was added to Rockville Fire Department's equipment at a cost around three dollars thousand after five successful demonstrations. County officials and residents gathered by the engine house as FL Bernard Welch, president of the Rockville bar, addressed the crowd.
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Brockway
Rockvi Ie
Straten & Ta
Otters
Troet
Bernard Welch
Rockville
Death of Les A. Livers President of Local Jam e
Les A. Livers, president of a local jam concern, died in a Baltimore hospital after a recent operation. He was reported to have been brought to Baltimore for the procedure. Police investigated reports of a breech and a cartpe placeholder remains unclear in the damaged text. The family, awaiting details, prepared for funeral arrangements.
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Mast
W. Va
Worl
Baltimore
Les
A. Livers
Baltimere Tnt
Ign
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