MEF Warns Ten Guard Against Petty Thieving
Predetirk residents were urged by Police Chief Martin J. Welsh to lock doors after several petty thefts and chicken thefts. Nine chickens were later found missing from G. Ed. Myers at 301 East Third Street after intruders fired a shotgun in the air. A green Chevrolet with Maryland tag 271-385 was stolen from a garage on West Patrick Street belonging to Clair Cromwell, while a newer car and a Buick in the yard showed no signs of tampering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin J. Welsh
G. Ed. Myers
East Third Street
Mr. Myers
Myers
Eimering
East Charcr Street
Charles W. Talley, Jr
West Patrick Street
Maryland
Clair Cromwell
Buik
Allen Bartgis
Civic Club yard and garden contest to award prizes
Inspectors meet to narrow entries for the second annual Civic Club yard and garden contest. Ten eligible yards will win cash prizes. out of town judges visit October 16 to select winners from the set of ten. Awards made that evening, with prize recipients not required to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Ami
Iic Cise
Che Y
Wayside Inn
aMernoon
Lioyd
Culler
Wich
de Teserree
Riday
Fire Prevention Week Observed Across Chambers of Commerce
Fire prevention week activities highlighted by local chambers of commerce with emphasis on public awareness. Events run October 5 to 11 as part of the national observance promoting fire safety and prevention measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iocal
Chambers of
Hoover chats with railroad workers
President Hoover spoke with railroad workers near the North Carolina border en route to celebrations for the nation’s centennial. He noted a water supply drought affecting Danville and mills, assured onlookers of a forthcoming trip, and praised weather and crowds as favorable. He also spoke at Greensboro where a large audience gathered.
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Warold Ole
Saar
Hoover
Kerg’s Moettan
Carnusa
al Decvist
Danvice
Greensboro
N. C
Funeral Draws 30000 in Beauvais For R 101 Victims
Thirty thousand people in Beauvais lined the streets to honor the R 101 disaster victims as 47 coffins were taken to the station for a special train to Boulogne sur Mer and across the channel to England. Premier Tardieu and British official W E d Wood attended as flags and wildflowers covered each casket. An inquest was ordered to open Friday in London as memorial plans for the dirigible dead were announced with Princess Mary representing King George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauvais
France
Boulogne-sur-Mer
England
Leach
Premier Tardieu
Pratee
Wedewood Ben
India
London
St Paul's Cathedral
Princess Wales
George
Ruyal
Smithsburg High School Remains Closed Today
Hagerstown dispatch reports Smithsburg High School with 312 pupils stayed closed on Oct 7 due to a water supply failure. Emergency arrangements were made by the Board of Education. Chewsville School with 168 pupils could reopen with water hauled from springs. About 100 families depended on emergency sources as the city relies on the South Mountain reservoir.
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Hagerstown
Smithsburg
Board of Education
Chewsville
Smithsourg
South Mountain
Potomac River
Maryland
Gray Lines Motors Head Shot In Washington Garage
Louis Bush president of Gray Lines Motor Tours Inc was shot multiple times in his Washington garage late last night by a assailant described as a rooker. He was found wounded and hospitalized with bullets in his body as investigators pursue leads.
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Washington
Louis Bush
Gray Lines Motor Tours, Inc
Tus
Bush
See Or Enter Disposition After Transformation
A fragment notes an event where parties “awaiting disposition” were transformed, with vague references to entering a process and Washington, suggesting a legal or administrative proceeding pending a decision. The readable bits show legal action context but lack full names or dates.
Fire Destroys Lewistown Home Near Dying Sister
A blaze at the brick dwelling of Faces Layman, one mile east of Lewistown, destroyed a twelve room two story house and damaged furniture and clothing valued around 11,000 with another 5,000 in other losses. Mr and Mrs Layman were away at the bedside of a dying sister when the fire started, likely in the kitchen. Neighbors and Thurmont fire department fought the blaze, which was partially insured.
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Are
Layman
Lewistown
Sout
Thurmont Fire Department
Diaz
Airs
Saville A. Tayman
Gre
Principals Discuss Biennial Census in Frederick Schools
County and city school authorities met at the Church Street school to plan a biennial census of children from birth to 18 years, to be conducted in November by teachers under Miss Gertrude Smith. The census will record birth place, age, school type, and address health and transport details for non public students. A large group including G Lloyd Palmer and James C. Biehl approved the plan and discussed procedures and cooperation from parents.
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Frederick City
Church Street
Gertrude Smith
State Board of Education
G. Lloyd Palmer
James C. Biehl
Marsland Holds First General Registration Day
Voters gathered across Marsland for the first general registration under new methods approved by the 2927 legislature. Gay cast her ballot ahead of the final registration, set for next Tuesday, as a large turnout was reported with names of defenseed voters briefly stricken from the roll.
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Marsland
Frederick Children’s Aid Society Seeks Fall Fund Drive
A Frederick board meeting outlined the society’s family welfare work and need for funds. Officials urged broad public support, noting the county’s wards are a shared responsibility and listing resident children in several state and local institutions. The September report cited 4 new cases, 10 reopenings, 172 home visits, and 167 office interviews.
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Frederick Children's Aid Society
Board of Directors
Court Street
Ald Society
Federated Charities
Lst
Frederick County
Montrose
Maryland Training School
Industrial Home
House of Reformation
Maryland
Ghita’s Hospital
Boys’ Home Society
Priendless
Episcopal Orphanage
Children’s Aid Society
Buckingham School
St. Mary's Female Orphan Asylum
St Vincent's Infant Asylum
St Vincents
St. Marts
House of Good Shepherd
St. Elizabeth's
St. Anthony's German Orphan Asilum
Michael E Pues
Frederik City Hospital
Untermansy
Ryland
Gettysburg
Ford
Horman
Kipp
Javente
Carbaugh
Peupie
Poorman
Mary
Waokie
Bargless
Fragmentary report from Buenos Aires to Spain on a disease
Readable fragments describe distant communication about a disease diagnosis and concern from Buenos Aires to Spain. The wording hints at medical uncertainty and fear, mentioning doctors and a distant relay of breathlike signals. No clear names or dates are fully legible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Dimeria
Spain
Buenos
Hale Day Session of Circuit Court in Hale
Circuit Court met with three cases on the docket. Andrew Knott and Irving Miller pleaded guilty to larceny from Edward Creager, receiving one year in the House of Correction. Miller and Oot faced assault charges against Miss Margaret Koontz. verdict guilty but sentence suspended for minor nature. Earl Hargett juried guilty to larceny of four chickens from Swomley, identified by Mrs. Swomley. case noted with related testimony. Jury list included Robert Lee Smith and others. Additional charges of perjury against D Webster Groh and possible false pretense against Irving Miller scheduled. Market report sections follow with stock movement notes.
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Circuit Court
Torshaul
Newman
Andrew Knott
Irving Miler
Near Esmutsburg
Edward Creager
Witc
House of Correcton
Oot
Miller
Margaret Koontz
Orer
Miss Koonte
E. Austin James
Earl Hargett
Tramsville
Guy Swomley
Sirs
Swomley
ita jM@arkings
Hargett
Rusband
Mazie Hargett
Reten’s Ford
Roderick
Anthony Phelps
Phelps
Wng
Samuel A. Lewis
Robert Lee Smith
John C. Jacobs
Wilford G. Blank
Roy C. Dinterman
Rufus C. Pryor
Edwin Phimmer
Frank G. Hoar
Vicar P. Hammaker
Luther D. Bussard
Charles D. Wisner
Maurice D. P Sifer
Jesse Mc Baugh
Candidates File Expenses in Maryland Primaries
Twenty eight candidates filed expense reports with the Clerk of Court within the thirty day limit. Major totals include $2112.47 by a Democratic nominee for associate judge of Frederick and Montgomery counties, with $850 for newspaper subscriptions and much for letters and postage.
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Maryland
Circuit Court
Frederick and
Montromers
John 5
Newman
Arenes
MacSherry
Sam A. Lewis
Sheriff
William KE. Miller
W .Smith
Joseph
State Senate
Edward
Delaplaine
Grayson E Palmer
Walker No Joiile
Orphans’ Court
John Hershberger
Louis C. Eirhison
Wiliam H. Reese
Harvey E. Hahn
Lewis F. Lochner
Roscoe P. Brown
George Marshall Wachter
C. Willam Wirts
Vernon O. Yingling
John W. Grove
Abraham H. Derr
Alvie M. Etaler
Lewis W. Putman
Allan M. Pitser
Notorious gunman Roberts found shot to death
Herbert Ising Roberts, notorious gunman and racketeer who escaped in 1926, was found dead in a Bronx abandoned car. Police reported a single gunshot wound and noted his fame as a firearms figure and confidence man.
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New York
Gct. 7
Herbert Ising Roberts
Wirghs
Todey
Bronx
Paris
Rhete
Campbell Arraigned In Court On Guilty Plea
A report notes Campbell appeared in court to enter a guilty plea. The proceedings focused on eligibility for justice and the judge’s evaluation of the defendant’s status and admissibility.
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Campbell
Wets Urges Support For Ritchie Candidacy
In a campaign note Wets urges voters to back Ritchie for public office arguing for his leadership and criticizes Hoover and Russ propaganda. The item emphasizes a call to support Ritchie and warns against opposition messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Ritchie
Hoover Addresses Nationalism and Education in State Speech
The article reports on a political speech stressing the protection of the Constitution, equal opportunity through universal education, and opposition to socialism or anarchy. It notes Governor Ritch, incumbents, and party endorsements, with Hoover advocating American religious heritage and state responsibility against foreign influence.
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Naty Bas
Wmpire
Tsitosas
Baleaheviam
Bert Rane
Ramis
America
Hoover Sach
Loto
Mr. Hoover Beld
Elaborate Three Day Meet Planned for State Teachers
Plans for the Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers convention in Frederick call for a three day program starting November 28. About 300 representatives are expected. The opening session at 11 a.m. will be in the Francis Scott Key Hotel ballroom with local speakers and Kingman Mandy of Baltimore, president of the Maryland Congress. Luncheon follows in the hotel dining room and the afternoon session begins at 2 p.m. in the ballroom with Mrs. Margaret Wells Wood addressing on current teacher problems. A banquet Tuesday night will feature Miss Adeline Wood and others in support of the Teachers Association.
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Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers
Frederick County
Adeline
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