Dog Licenses Lead Auditor’s Report Briefing
The auditors focus on dog licenses as the main topic with findings prepared for distribution. Copies of the report are expected to be ready soon for public release and review.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1925
Page
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The auditors focus on dog licenses as the main topic with findings prepared for distribution. Copies of the report are expected to be ready soon for public release and review.
Col William Mitchell testified at court martial that American aviators fly in flaming coffins. He insisted safety has not improved since 1921, noting better training but stricter flying and continued use of dangerous D H aircraft amid questions from Major Guilion.
Washington county officials decline to act on the grand jury recommendation to appoint constables for Frog Hollow. Board president John N. Bower says the situation may require state and federal intervention and greater action than usual to curb moonshining and lawlessness.
Washington reports that prohibition permits allowing households to manufacture up to 200 gallons of wine annually have been withdrawn. The move ends one of the last pre prohibition practices, affecting more than 200,000 permits outstanding. Treasury deems the permits violative of the Volstead Act.
A Washington weather observer notes a sharp cold snap with temperatures dropping to 25 degrees and a high of 39 earlier in the day. Ice forms up to an inch thick overnight as winds shift, then a gradual warming trend resumes in the near future.
The Hood College Building and Endowment Fund has reached 284 891 in total gifts from all sources. Alumni contributed 68 364 students 80 000 and the Reform Church 25 986. Frederick saw a strong showing Monday night with more expected to boost safety margins. Emory L Cob lentz says the campaign will continue to a successful conclusion.
White Plains and White Plains XII reporters note the plaintiff in the Rhinelander annulment case rests after testimony about Alice Jones Rhinelander’s health and appearance. Defense plans to present her account of romance with Leonard Rhinelander. Market news report Bear selling hits shares with General Motors and peers on Nov 24.
Philadelphia November 24 AP The meeting last night between John L Lewis UMW president and Alvin Markie joint wage center chairman for anthracite miners and operators was of little significance to any settlement of the hard coal strike. Markle is a Jeddo Highland Coal Co stock holder fueling reports of resumed wage talks. Lewis called it a purely dinner engagement.
The earth passed through the remnant of Biela's Comet last night and, unseen except for a meteor shower, a bright but harmless display occurred high above. The comet, a loose cluster of rocks and gases, was dense enough to burn in the upper atmosphere as the Earth plowed through it, leaving luminous cosmic dust drifting downward.
Col John C Coolidge father of the President, previously confined to his Plymout home by heart disease, left his house for the first time in more than a week. He spoke briefly to reporters and posed for photographs, signaling a possible improvement in his condition.
A fire destroyed fixtures and damaged property in a Greek restaurant inside the William A Beatty building on Potomac Avenue Brunswick with losses around 1500 to 2000 dollars. Firefighters confined the flames to the restaurant. origins undetermined.
Police on Long Island review two suspected murders at J. P. Morgan properties. Guard Clayton was shot near the Pennover estate and a Morgan employee Price died mysteriously years earlier after a whiskey discovery. Rum runners and smugglers are suspected in the linked killings.
Justice Guy K Motter held a quiet Monday in Police Court as defendants failed to appear and forfeit collateral. Nellie Riggles for drunk and disorderly behavior posted 20 dollars in abstention, James Poser five dollars, Happy Gray five dollars, Harry C Fry two dollars and fifty cents, George Fox and his wife both failed to appear after Fox struck his wife. A warrant may be issued for Fox. Washington readers are told President Coolidge notified John L Lewis that a wage complaint from the United Mine Workers is under consideration.
Cassopolis Michigan woke to gunfire as five to ten bandits looted fear and fired on residents for three hours after looting two all night restaurants and binding workers. They cut telephone lines, then fled the town with revolvers firing.
Balboa November 24 The U S S Denver has received wireless orders from Rear Admiral Latimer to stand by and sail to Arica Chile if required. The ship coaled yesterday and may depart today. Latimer has been in Arica since August directing the Tachna Arica public library mission aboard his flagship the U S Rochester.
Five or six robbers held up a bank messenger and guards, shot a policeman in a pistol duel, and fled with about 54 900 in cash from one bank to another. State Police report assignments include LT Baker moving to Annapolis, with William Thompson replacing him. John H Woehle Jr transferring to Glenburnie. and Blizzard reassigned to Westminster.
Early morning blaze on West Sixth Street destroyed six houses and damaged nearby properties. Fire officials report six structures burned, with loss estimated at 7000 to 8000 dollars. One resident, Elizabeth Proctor, died from a heart attack amid the alarm. Firefighters faced icy streets and frozen gear as they battled the blaze in 25 degree weather.
Benjamin Bosenstock of this city was admitted to the practice of law before the Maryland Court of Appeals at Annapolis on November 2. He now has an office in room 4 of the Pythian Castle building.
Gerald P. Nye, a fighting editor and staunch Non Partisan League advocate from Cooperstown North Dakota, was appointed to the U S Senate at 33 after Governor Spryll faced pressure over a vacancy. Nye, who built a weekly paper in Billings County at 21, vowed to run in the June election despite questions over the governor’s appointment power.
The Monday Musicales gathered at Mrs. Richard P. Rosy’s Clarke Place home for an evening of modern music study. Miss Ethel McNutt spoke on new ideas and composers while a detailed program featured solo and ensemble pieces performed by club members with new member Mrs. N. L. Lea joining.
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