Banquet Sets Stage for Statewide Commerce Conference
More than 200 guests are expected at a Francis Scott Key Hotel banquet Monday night in Baltimore to honor a two day State-wide conference of Chambers of Commerce and business groups. Governor Ritchie will speak on The State and its Relation to Agriculture and Business, with other addresses on National Farm Legislation and Business Men in National Politics. The event includes a showing of Motors Through Western Maryland after the banquet and features a Southern style menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchie
Francis Scott Key
Chambers of Commerce
Alor
Robert L. Warfield
Thomss B. Hayward
William T. Delaplaine
Harry J. Leichert
Richard F. Simmons
Ernest M. Smith
Barnes
National Chamber of Commerce
American Farm Bureau Federation
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Maryland
Education Week Program At New Market School
New Market High School observed National Educational Week with a full assembly on the Constitution and its study as a literary triumph. Activities included Health and Physical Culture Day with field hall and soccer games, Patriotism Day, School and Teacher Day, and Community Day featuring a Patrons Club meeting and address by Mr. J. C. Biehl.
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New Market High School
Liberty
New Market
Patrons
Coolidge
J. C. Biehl
Mountain Fire Threatens Timberland Above Foxville
A mountain fire burned for about a day and a half on Catoctin Furnace mountain east of Foxville. Firefighters led by Deputy Fire Marshall P Bussard stopped the blaze near virgin timber. The land, part of a spring sweep, is owned by Tancelot Jacques Sr. of Smithsburg.
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Catoctin Furnace
Foxville
P Bussard
Apw
Tancelot Jacques, Sr
Smithsburg
Campaign expense reports filed for state election
Frank G. Norwood reports zero receipts and zero expenditures for the campaign to state senate. William M. Storm shows 430.62 spent including 220 to the Democratic County Central Committee and 72 on travel. Clarence Phiieger reports 340.33 in expenses including 230 to the Republican County Central Committee. Albert Hauver’s totals reach 101.25 with 50 to the Democratic Committee and 11.25 to postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Norwood
Frank G. Norwood
William M. Storm
Clarence M. Phiieger
Albert O. Hauver
House of Delegates
Norwood
Edward J. Smith
Democratic County Central Committee
Phreeger
Republican County Central Committee
Hanover
Jury awards man full compensation in state act case
William Shields of Emmitsburg won full compensation after a local court jury overturned earlier rulings. He will receive eight dollars weekly from last December until reaching five thousand dollars, while his total disability and medical condition were noted.
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William Shields
Emmitsburg
Havng
State Industrial Accident Commission
Leslie N Coblentz
W. Clinton McSherry
Edward H. Burke
Baltimore
Jacob Rohrback
Shields
Charles McC Mathas
Coblentz
McSherry
Pleads Not Guilty in Maryland Murder Case
Truxton Goodrell, a prominent Washington and Montgomery county figure, pleaded not guilty in Rockville Circuit Court to an indictment charging the murder of Harry Adams on July 8. The case was set for trial November 26. Goodrell, son of Brig Gen Marcel Clay Goodrell, said Adams advanced with an ax and he shot in self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truxton Goodrell
Washington
Montgomery County
Rockville
Harry Adams
Goodrell
Marcel Clay Goodrell
United States Marine Corps
Burnt Mills
Montrombery
Adams
Rum Runners Active Again Off Coast
Off the New Jersey coast near Highlands the Jersey shore rum runners seized more than 20 loads from five liquor carriers about ten miles offshore in the first extensive smuggling run in months. Local boats were seen firing engines and filling tanks as the weather favored the operation. The ships carried whiskey and champagne among other liquors in cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Highlands
W. J
Jersey Coast
50th Anniversary Lynch Lodge To Be Marked Tomorrow
The Lynch Lodge No. 163 A F and A M marks its fiftieth anniversary with a 7:30 pm ceremony at the Masonic Temple. The program features odes, prayers, addresses by Jacob Rohrback and Jacob B. Tyson, a Masonic choir, and a historical address, honoring charter members Jacob Rohrback and Charles F. Kreh among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch Lodge
A. F
James H. Harris
Jacob Rohrback
Byron A. Wuinebrewer
Richard F. Simmons
Roscoe B. Rhoads
Eli G. Haugh
Allen G. Quynn
Holden
Felton
Arthur H. Doll
William E Darner
H. Noel Haller
Lewis Bayer
Tyler
Charles . Wehier
George Edward Smith
Isaiah N. Koy
Shaffer T. Hargett
Jacob Rotrback
Hiram R. Teck
A. LeRoy McCardell
Henry B. Ramsburgh
Edgar H McBride
Jacob B. Tyson
S. S. J. Dutrow
J. W. L. Carty
Philip Seeger
C. Thomas Kemp
Glenn G. Garber
Emory C. Crum
Charles F. Kreh
J. N. Los
Lyneh Loge
J. A. Lyneh
Itring
Funeral for Centenarian Mary Foy in Cincinnati
Mrs. Mary Foy died in Cincinnati at 101. Her funeral drew 18 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren plus two great great grandchildren. A report notes a South American sugar plant contains a high proportion of intensely aweat matter not fermentable.
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Mary Foy
Cincinnati
South America
Bergdoll Plea Promises Return If Free
Washington officials say Bergdoll family representatives claim he will return from Germany if conditions grant him virtual immunity. Government declines any compromise and insists on full powers to act if the draft evader is captured or brought to U.S. jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Grover Bergdoll
Germany
Bergdoll
Stoner Elected President of Farmers and Mechanics Nat Bank
Frank L. Stoner, longtime director and vice president since 1916, was chosen president to succeed the late James H. Harris. CG A. Gilson becomes vice president and cashier. William B. Filler fills Harris’s board seat as Harris and Filler dissolve with tributes paid to the late president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Frank L. Stoner
James H. Harris
Stoner
CG. A. Gilson
Gilson
Harris
William B. Filler
Filler
Pinchot Enumerates Fundamental Need for Farmers
Governor Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania says the farmers need a satisfactory market. He cites cooperative effort, deep waterways, and farm electrification as key steps. The address, prepared for a Farmers Union convention in Omaha, emphasizes urban markets as vital to farm prosperity and calls for better European conditions and credit facilities to aid farm products.
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Preas
Omaha
Neb
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Farmers’ Union
Pinchot
U D C Convention in Washington with Daughters of the Confederacy
The thirtieth annual United Daughters of the Confederacy convention is in Washington. Maryland president J Giddings. President General Livingston Rowe Schuyler of New York. Ridgely Brown Chapter head Mary Sellman of Rockwell Terrace. Delegates host White House reception. Maryland party unveiled Commodore Maury portrait in Annapolis. Attendees include Elizabeth Richlie, Charles Marshall, and George Walker widows. Reports focus on Jefferson Davis birthplace monument and Lee Memorial Chapel expansion.
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United Daughters of the Confederacy
Washington
J. Giddings
Fethesday
Maryland
Livingston Rowe Schuyler
New York
Mary Sellman
Rockwell Terrace
Ridgely Brown
Montgomery County
Fitzhugh Lee
Harry N'eodemus
Oliver P. Bennett
Coolidge
White House
Annapolis
Commodore Matthew Maury
Willard
Elizabeth Cabell Rtchie
Albert C. Ritchie
Charles Marshall
Lee
George Walker
Walker
Jefferson Davis
Fairfield
Kentucky
Lee Memorial
Lexington
Fire Engine Fund Grows for Rockville Volunteers
Rockville volunteer fire department fundraising gains momentum with new contributions totaling 740 from Mutual Fire Insurance of Sandy Spring and local donors including Mrs. James A Tiyon of Rockville and Theodore Lenazitz of Halmine along with Gaithersburg. The engine price is about 4000 dollars.
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Rockville
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Sandy Spring
James A Tiyon
Roarckville
Theodore Lenazitz
Halnine
Gaithersbore
Giant Youghiogheny Power Project Outlined for P A
The Youghiogheny River plan in Garrett County Maryland envisions a 70 foot high dam 1200 feet long on Deep Creek with a 1.5 mile tunnel to a power plant. About 100000 horsepower would be developed and power sold to Penn Public Service Company for Western Pennsylvania distribution, at an estimated cost over 33 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Garrett County
Maryland
Maryland Public Service Commission
Penn Public Service Company
Pennsylvania
Charles B. Hawley
Youghipheny River Power Company
Youghipheny Water and Electric Company
Walton Appeals to U S Supreme Court After Impeachment Dismissal
Oklahoma City reports that ex governor J C Walton, deposed, had his bid for a restraining order denied by Judge Cotereal and announced an appeal to the U S Supreme Court. Walton said he expects indictment by the county grand jury and planned to submit to arrest when the panel reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oklahoma
Cty
Okla
J. €. Walton
Senate
John H. Cotteral
Walton
United States Supreme Court
Oklahoma City
Jr. Walton
Oklahoma County Court House
Investigation on feeblemindedness menace at Grange convention
The National Grange voted to study the growing menace of feeblemindedness and heredity in the United States. The goal is to recommend federal and state legislation as a remedy. A proposal to change membership applications was defeated. Strand jury adjourned after six days with 96 witnesses examined and 45 indictments returned. Jailer facilities and courthouse were praised. Sheriff Moxier and Commissioner Shaw were commended for their oversight. Judge Peter thanked jurors for their expeditious service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Natonal Grange
United States
Robert Peter
Big Four Shares Hit New High for Year
In New York trading on November 21 the stock market rose with momentum and strength. The Big Four rose five points to 111, achieving a new high around 142 1/2. Call money opened at 4 3/4 percent as investors eyed dividend prospects.
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Associated Press
New York
WAGE CAMPAIGN FOR MEMBERS OF LEGION
The Francis Scott Key Post No 11 launches a drive to boost Maryland Department American Legion membership led by Commander Col D John Markey and Major Elmer Munshner. Teams will canvass ex service men, with about 100 names to verify, prizes include two banners, a $250 gold award to the top recruiter, and post prizes from local merchants.
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Maryland Department
American Legion
D. John Markey
Francis Scott Key Post
No. 11
Elmer F. Munshner
Wll
Legionnaire
Sp Alao
Rold
Court To Hear Demurrer Arguments Friday Morning
The Frederick County case involving Samuel Levy and Alina Levy versus Frederick County Products Inc seeks specific performance and compensation. Hearings by Associate Judge Glennw H Worthberton are set for 10 o'clock Friday, with Leo Weinberg acting for the plaintiffs and W Clinton McSherry for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Products, Incorporated
Samuel Levy
Alina Levy
Glennw H. Worthberton
Leo Weinberg
W. Clinton McSherry
Levys
Levy
Old Ditch
Levy's Market
Robbed traveling salesman on road near Hagerstown
Harry Snyder, a Chicago based traveling salesman, reported three men held him up between Hagerstown and Hancock between 10 and 11 PM Tuesday. They took his watch, diamond ring, $112, four traveling bags with samples, then fled in another car. He alerted police in Hagerstown and remained at the Francis Scott Key Hotel awaiting word from his firm in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Snyder
Hagerstown
Hancock
Snyder
Chicago
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Tis
Baltimore
Army and Navy Gridiron Clash Sells Out Polo Grounds
New York reports 100000 seat applications rejected as Army and Navy clash at the Polo Grounds. Park operators say all seats sold after distributing 29000 tickets to each service and keeping 7000 for club patrons. Hotels and theatres report near-complete weekend occupancy.
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Army
Navy
Associated Press
New York
Polo Grounds
Army and Navy
New York National Baseball Club
Protestant Churches Urge U S Entry Into World Court
Representatives of American Protestant churches urged President Coolidge to back U S participation in the World Court and invited Secretary Hughes to convene an economic conference on the European problem. George W. Wickersham spokesman for the delegation, which includes leaders from the Federated Council of Churches.
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Wasingtonu
United States
Coolidge
America
Hughes
George W. Wickersham
New York
Federated Council of Churches
Wth
Community Show At Middletown High School
A joint event by the Grange Farm Bureau and Middletown Woman's Club will be hosted at Middletown High School Friday evening November 23 and all day Saturday November 24. R H Shoemaker leads agriculture instruction and 8 B Shaw plus F W Oldenburg from the University of Maryland judge farm and garden entries. Dorothy Emerson from the University oversees the women’s products and entries close Thursday at 1 PM when judging starts.
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The
Grange
Farm Bureau
Middletown Woman's Club
Middletown High School
R. H. Shoemaker
B. Shaw
F. W. Oldenburg
University of Maryland
Dorothy Emerson
University
Fined Under School Law in attendance case
John W. Crouse of East Church street extended was fined 380 dollars by Justice Johnson for failing to cause his son Melvin to attend school regularly. The complaint was lodged by Prof Franklin D. Harshman, school attendance officer.
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John W. Crouse
East Church Street
Justice Johnson
Melvin
Franklin D. Harshman
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W. M. Storm
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Jesse Pomeroy
Massachusetts
Charleston
Jersey
Masonic Temple
F Andm
Frederick
James
U. D.C
Washington Meeting
Public Service Commission
Company
Youghiogheny River
Penna
U. S. Supreme Court
Robert FE. Lee Alen
West Virginia
George M. Bowers
United States Capitol
Legion
Key Post
Frederick County Products, Inc
Levy's
U.S
Middletown
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