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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1928

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Warrant Against King Couple Over Early Morning Disturbance

Six policemen and Constable Charles W. Smith arrested Harry King and his wife on West South Street after a late Tuesday to early Wednesday incident. They face charges of maintaining a disorderly house, selling intoxicants, assault, and related offenses. Watkins, involved in the disturbance, added to the case by revealing details of the King home and the horn incident. The couple pleaded not guilty and requested a magistrate trial, with State's Attorney Storm prosecuting.

Harry King West South Street Alton Y. Bennett People’s Court J. i Ins Galthersburg Kings Charles W. Smith Watkins Hing King Place Storm Samuel A Lewis

Robber Attacks Stenographer Opening Baltimore Safe

In Baltimore on November 22 a robber struck Mrs Margaret Obermeier as she opened the Home Laundry Company safe and stole about 530 dollars from the payroll before other workers noticed. Shipping clerk John Regan found her unconscious amid scattered currency and reports indicate the thief took mainly the larger denomination bills, leaving a purse with smaller notes.

Baltimore Home Laundry Company Wdrs Margaret Obermeier John Regan Martus Beecham

Frederick High School Glee Club to Perform in Baltimore

The Frederick kk School Glee Club directed by Miss Margaret H Black will present a program before the Maryland State Teachers Association at Baltimore City College next Friday morning. Fifty seven members participate with Marty Chapine on panist duties. The program includes Come On the Gar Feast of Song and Cavaliers Song.

Baltimore Frederick Kk School Gife Club Margaret H. Black Maryland State Teachers’ Association Baltimore City College Cii Marty Chapine Ion Glee Club Bernhard

Investigate Mystery Death At Hagerstown

Hagerstown November 73 AP A Berkeley Springs West Virginia man Arthur Swope disappeared last Saturday. His car was found with damage near a bridge. A youth resident of Berkeley Springs, working in Hancock Maryland, was held pending investigation with no charges filed.

Hagerstown Arthur Swope Berkeleys W. Va Lock & New West Virginia Bis Berkeley Springs Hagersioum Hancock Hhe County

Auto law violations rise in weekly report

The weekly Auto Mobile Commissioner report notes a rise in violations in several towns. Buckeystown Wallace Armstead Crafton Diggs faces fines for license and registration issues. Middletown drivers L B Wigh John Wilson incur penalties for improper license and registration problems. Ridgeville Monroe Dotson William Cost Colm Fitz Jon Moore face various charges including reckless driving and intoxication. Edward Pryor John Schilling Dorsey Sier cited for reckless driving and license issues. Rothe license revoked for intoxicated driving. Dotson suspended for reckless driving. Summers license suspended for excessive speed. Several individuals had licenses refused or revoked in multiple towns.

Automobile Commissioner Trade Public Today Hoperes Buckeystown Wallace Armstead Crafton Diggs Middletown L. B. Wigh John Wilson Ridgeville Monroe Dotson William Cost Colm Fitz Jon Moore Edward Pryor John Schilling Dorsey Sier Crafton Diegs Buckeystoyh Henry Dorsey This City Cora Fitz Walkersville Tramsville

Jam Singer Debut Draws 5000 At Frederickton Theater

About 5,000 residents paid admission to see The Jam Singer at the Tivoli Theater marking Vitaphone’s local introduction. Al Jolson stars, audiences packed the lobby and street, three officers managed crowds, manager A M Abendschein praised reception, one unverified report said a spectator fainted while waiting.

al Jolson

Colombian Flyer Heads to Bogota on goodwill tour

Lieutenant Benjamin Mendez, chief pilot of Colombia's air force, flew from Rockaway NAS toward Jacksonville and then Bogota on a 4605 mile goodwill mission. The Ballenger Club hosted high officers for a program with guest speaker Captain who spoke on the duties of officers and the progress of the corps. The session closed with a reading of The First Thanksgiving Dinner by Miss Pearson.

Rockaway Naval Air Station New York Benjamin Mendez Republic of Colombia Air Porce Jacksonville Bogota Ballenger Ballenger Mouth Vicur Gutasip Chaiman Cour

Thomas Fortune Ryan Dies After Short Illness at 77

Financier Thomas Fortune Ryan, aged 77, died at his New York home after a brief illness attributed to advanced age. He led a career in street car and electric light ventures, held directorates in over 30 corporations, and was active in Democratic politics with ties to Virginia and Parker. He was twice married, with five sons, and kept residences in Virginia, Suffern New York, and New York City.

New York Thomas Fortune Ryan Firencier New Yo Chisago Caroglina, Clinchfield & Ohio Railway Clinchfield Coal Corporation Guaranty Trust Company New York City Virginia Alton B. Parker Elson County Ryan Baltimore Grypoods Mr. Ryan Oak Ridge Virgina Suffern Fifth Avenue New York C Washington

Witness claims listed list of vestris as Vestris sailed

An affidavit from Edward Walcott, a British survivor, says he noticed a starboard list when the liner left New York but dismissed it as common. He testified before U S Commissioner Francis A O Neill as Federal inquiry resumed into the Vestris sinking.

Vestris Federal Building New York Edward Adies Walcott Togar Charles Tuttle U. S Francis A O'Neill Walcott William Carey

Repudiation Day Observances Reported in Frederick

Local DAR and SAR chapters hold Repudiation Day events in Frederick. The DAR gathering at the Court House featured the reading of the Stamp Act repudiation by the twelve immortal ye s. Mrs Dutrox spoke on the occasion with remarks by Mrs Feiset and Mrs Ramsburgh hosting guests at East Second Street after.

Frederick Daughters of the American Revolution Lawrence Everhart Sons of the American Revoluton Court House Winchester Hall Frederick County Ei G. Haugh Richard 5 J. Dutrox J. P. Feiset Woodstoro Cuesis Mary Catherine Ramsburgh

Baltimore radio station change to reduce interference

Washington reports the Federal Communications Commission ordered WFER Baltimore Radio Show Inc. and WRAL of the Consolidated Gas Electric Light and Power Co to adjust their 3270 kilohertz frequency to 2500 kilohertz. The change over aims to cut cross interference across Baltimore and surrounding counties and requires new transmitter tests to confirm assignment.

Washington WFER Baltimore Radio Show Inc Sation Wral Consolidated Gas Electric Light and Power Company Baltimore Federel Sans Ballancre Evnty

Ladies of Church Hold Serves and Meeting Notes

A fragment reports a church service organized by the Ladies Missionary Society with Mrs Hovert S. Tyson as president. Afres Hammond Arner chaired the event and social activities followed the service.

Presbyterian Church Ladies” Mate Society

Scout Campaign for Funds to Be Held Here

Invitations sent to 200 Frederick county residents mark the start of Rural Scouting in the county. O H Benson, national rural scouting director, spoke here, urging support for a ten year program. Charles B Wood will speak Monday night with Prof Ignatius Bjolree presiding as the Francis Scott Key Council follows up with a county rally and next week’s annual campaign.

Frederick County Francis Scott Key ¢ Boy Scouts Francis Scott Key Mainntaining Cle Jane Scout Movement O. H. Benson Aft Benson Iis United States Department of Agriculture Roosevelt United States Jones Scout Movement Charles B. Wood Ignatius Bjorlee Francis Scott Key Council Carroll County

Montgomery County Vehicle Assessments Report Totals Set

The Montgomery County Commissioners receive a Berg E. Clark report detailing 12,885 motor vehicles and 11,365 pensions totaling 3,001,175 in tax value. Bethesda district leads with 1,072,300, Wheaton 497,325, and other districts listed. taxes funded mainly by Bethesda and Wheaton. Bills for the fiscal year begin July 1 and will be mailed by December 1.

Montgomery County Berg E. Clark Clark Laytonsville Clarksburg Pootesville Rockville Colesville Darnestown Bethesda Olney Gaithersburg Potomac Barnesville Danescus Wheatfon Wheaton

Philadelphia Director of Safety Resigns Amid Probe

Mayor Mackey announced the resignation of Harry C. Davis director of the Department of Public Safety. Lemuel B. Schofield, first assistant district attorney, was appointed as successor. The move followed a special grand jury probe into bootlegging corruption in the department with no charges against Davis.

Philadelphia Hany A. Mackey Harry C. Davis Department of Public Safety Lemuel B. Schofield Davis Ind

Relatives of Police Chief’s Niece Reported Clubbed Attack

Clarksburg West Virginia November 23 AP Miss Leontine Barnett niece of S E Barnett Clarksburg police chief was clubbed in the head while walking home from Salem College and remains in a hospital with a fractured skull. The assailant’s identity was not learned and he was described only as a young man with red hair.

Clarksburg W.a Salem College Leontine Barnett S. E. Barnett

Three Killed in Grade Crossing Accident in Michigan

Moe Michigan November 23 AP three people died when an interurban car struck a group at a street crossing. Logan Swope and Jennie Swope ages 13 and 18, and W F Koch aged 52 were killed. Koch was bringing the Swope children to a local school. The Swope family resided nearby.

Moe Mich Ife Logan Swope Jenelle Swope W. FL Koch C. Ine Koch Swopech ‘School Famie

Seismic Tremors Roil Romania Suburbs of Bucharest

Severe earthquake shocks rattled Romania on November 23 with Romania’s capital and suburbs experiencing tremors. Buildings toppled, windows shattered, and residents hurried to safety as aftershocks unsettled Bucharest and nearby towns.

Bucharest Romania Dassay Bucaates

Ma Road Shortage Reported At About 400000

Baltimore reports a total shortage around 400000 in state road funds as audit findings from 1922 to 1928 are released. J J Neligan says no comment until the commission reports to the governor. Crogan declines to discuss beyond those who employed the auditing firm Hashing and Seuip.

Baltimore Rn BU Audi J.J. Neligan Ritchie CL. Crogan Oot Hashing & Seuip Withie Us Thyene Aiadigins

Four Drainage Problems Face City Aldermen

City officials consider four drainage projects across West South Street North Market Street Dill and Park avenues Midite Alley to curb basement flooding and sewer capacity issues. Surveys are ordered for two sections and feasibility discussed for enlarging sewer inlets to handle heavy rainwater.

West South Street Market [Street Broadway North Market Street Tenth Streets Motler Avenue Middle Alley Church Street Vend Patrick Street Dill Avenue Bentz Foi Park Avenue Trail Avenue Market Street E. S. Maxwell Midite Alley Patrick Street Meyer and Aldermen Micdie Ordin

Churchmen and Harrisburg Meet at Reformed Congress

The Reformed Churchmen's Congress in Harrisburg closes with resolutions praising Kellogg peace treaty and outlining Laymen's Missionary Movement, its financing, name, and method. Speakers include Luther B. Lovejoy of Chicago and J E Furcell of Atlanta. tribute paid to Rev. William E Lampe. Philadelphia figures Leon C. Palmer and Samuel R. Boggs also spoke on active Christian service and lay gospel outreach.

Reformed Churchmen’s Congress Harrisburg Whec Indianapolis United States William E. Borah Foreign Relations Committee Luther B. Lovejoy Chicago M. E. Church J. E. Furcell Atlanta William E Lampe Pard E. Deitz Philadelphia Leon C. Palmer Samuel R. Boggs

Stock Market Turns Complete Somersault In Early Trade

The New York market opened with record turnover and gains of 5 to 30 points in many active issues, then a sharp selling wave trimmed gains to 1 to 7 points below yesterday's close. A brisk comeback developed in the early afternoon as trading continued.

New York

Staley Motor Co Showrooms Reopen After Remodeling

After two months of remodeling the Staley Motor Company on East Patrick Street reopens its showrooms for Dodge Brothers cars and Graham trucks. The two story building features plate glass frontage, 1,500 square feet showroom, 2,800 square feet used car area, and a 1,500 square foot shop, with offices on the second floor and a ladies rest room. Frederick Powers supervised the project with contractors Hahn and Hetson. Keefer Eden Company assisted in the work.

Staley Motor Company East Patrick Street Dodge Brothers Automoblies Graham Trucks Frederick Counts Afl Frederick C. Powers Hahn Hetson Keefer ¢ Eden Company Orhey Con

Three Exchange Seats Sell At New High Prices

Three memberships on the New York Licex Exchange sold today at a record price of $550 00 per seat, rising $50,000 from yesterday. A second seat fetched $540,000 and a third $330,000, with several members reported trading yesterday.

New York Licex Exchange

King George Infirm Asuks Public Alarm Grows

King George I enters a worsening medical phase as Doctors report a restless night and 101 degree temperature. Buckingham Palace bulletin notes maintained strength while congestion in the lung area prompts concern and possible recall of the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Gloucester in Africa.

Buckinghan Palace Stanley Hewett Lord Dawson Peon Buckingham Palace Bullint Bey Edward Buckinghall Palace Prince of Wales Duke of Gloucester East Africa Duke of York Naseby London

County Dental Society Holds Monthly Meeting

The Frederick County Dental Society hosted a Thursday night meeting and dinner at Hotel Frederick with Dr. B Swinehart of Baltimore president of the Maryland State Dental Society as guest of honor. Dr. N A McDonald of Baltimore secretary spoke briefly. toastmaster was Dr T S Fader.

B. Swinehart Baltimore Lha Maryland State Dental Society N. A. McDonald Frederick County Dental Society Hotel Frederick Swinchart McDonald A. A. Radcliff County Society Fader T. 5. Bader Orrison Eader O. D. Strawa Emmitsburg James Marrots ML Dats Radcliff

Weather causes color change on Maryland license plates

Officials report several hundred license plates changed color from blue to green or blue due to atmospheric conditions. Discolored tags are exchanged for new ones, with the Welfare Department taking steps to ensure color stability next year. The colors are produced at the penitentiary with reverse coloring compared to this year.

Maryland Commissioner of Motor Vehicles’ Office Department of Welfare

Bank of Trafford Robbed. $15,000 Stolen in Broad Daylight

In Trafford City Pennsylvania three robbers held up the Pitt National Bank of Trafford City and escaped with about $15,000. They abducted borough assessor O M Eam and, after leaving patrons alarmed, fled in a machine.

Bank OF Trafford Traford City Pitt National Bank Trafford City O. M Eam Denk Kim Tell

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