Webster brothers given prison terms in statutory break in case
George and Maurice Webster pleaded guilty to breaking into a freight car, larceny, and receiving stolen goods. Maurice received eight years, George six years in Maryland penitentiary. Judges Worthington and Peter presiding. Evidence showed robbery near Mountain City Mills and police pursuit ending in Baltimore and Frederick.
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George
Maurice Webster
Maryland
Worthington
Peter
Baltimore
Webster
Websters
A. Lewis i
George Webster
House of Correction
Mountain ‘City
Carroll Street
South Street
Milli
Baltimore Pike
Irvington
Harry G. Dorsey and Company
Albaugh
Frederick
Warants
Brunswick
Sparrows Point
Robert Luhn
Mildred Morningstar
Park Mills
Buck Lodge
Montgomery County
Worthindon
Guilir
Luhn
Reno S. Harp
Snow in Frederick Mountains Foreseen Then Rain
Weather reports warn of possible mountain snow tonight in Frederick County with rain possible elsewhere. The local observer doubts snow will reach the mountains tonight but notes warmer temperatures and a chilly start to October with significant rainfall so far this month.
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King Winter
Frederick County
Frederick
Maryland
Bible Class Elects Officers For AnniversaryOctober 27
The Men's Bible Class of the Evangelical Reformed church met in the church parlors with Captain F Lester Smith presiding. Refreshments were served and plans made for Sunday School events October 25 and an anniversary celebration October 27 with a supper for about 150 plus invited church leaders and spouses. Members noted growth from 19 to 87, with an average attendance over 50, and officers and committees were appointed.
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Evangelical Reformed Church
F. Lester Smith
Jesse Anders
Angus. Herwig
Devilla Brish
Tregular
William C. Birely
Bible Class
Calvary Methodist Church
Capt Smith
Birely
Devilla Co
Brish
Gilmore F Autt
William Brish
William Garrett
Ralph F. Wachter
Mr. Birely
E. C. Kefaurer
Roy Ramsburg
Emory G. Nusz
Jesse B. Anders
George T. Schroeder
Harvey S. Zimmerman
Stock Prices Rise on Positive Earnings in New York
New York stocks advanced amid favorable conditions and ample money as reports of exceptional current earnings boosted prices. Adams Express jumped 72 and 34 to 110 3? for preferred. American Sumatra Tobacco preferred rose 23 to 72 0. Carl Jeans renewed at 16 per cent. A Ford touring car narrowly avoided damage when hit by a milk truck on West Church street, causing only a flat tire and minor engine damage.
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New York
Kresce
Adams Express
American Sumatra Tobacco Preferred
Carl Jeans
Harry Morzan
Johnsville
Ane
W. A. Simpson
West Church Street
Market Thre
Market Street
Local Couple Attends Episcopal Convention in New Orleans
Mr and Mrs F W Harnwell of near Frederick travel to New Orleans Louisiana to take part in an Episcopal convention held in the city.
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F. W. Harnwell
Frederick
New Orleans
Rain Postpones Third Game Of World Series
The World Series game between Washington and Pittsburgh was postponed due to rain. After a field conference with Manager McKechnie, Senator president Dake Griffith, and N M Landis the outfield remained muddy and the infield spotted with water. The teams will resume play tomorrow and Monday in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pittsburgh
McKechnie
Wirates
Dake Griffith
Senators
N. M. Landis
Baseball High Commissioner
Denial in drug possession case against Frederick men
The Associated Press reports that D Charles Winnebrenner and Harry R Snook of Frederick face a U S Commissioner hearing next Wednesday on illegal purchase and possession of narcotics. Conflicting statements from Winnebrenner and Federal agent Boyd M Martin may be resolved during the inquiry.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
U. S
J. Frank Supplee
D. Charles Winnebrenner
Harry R. Snook
Frederick
Winebrenner
Boyd M. Martin
Samuel L. Rakusion
Martin
Wunnebrenner
John J Ramsburg
Pleasant
Snook
Ramsburg
Ramspurg
Martin and
Rakué
Norfolk
Mr Pleasant
Maryland
No Trace Expedition Missing Since 1924
Montreal dispatch reports no trace found of the Nutting expedition in Baffin Land or Greenland. The Arct ic voyage relayed by Inspector Wilcox says the Lief Ericsson crew led by William W Nutting left Julian ha bb in September 1924.
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Associated Press
Montreal
Baffin Land
Greenland
Nutting
Wilcox
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Arctic
Arctic Circle
Norway
Lief Ericsson
Death May Cheat Prison Of Man Sought Two Years
Chicago dispatch says John W. Worthington known as The Wolf of La Salle Street was taken into custody as authorities pursue further action on his two year sentence. His lawyers seek a stay citing near death and a will disposing of 2,000,000 dollars. Worthington's rise from Alabama banks to Chicago brokerage ended in mail fraud conviction in 1923. he died as authorities pressed to resume confinement while he recuperates.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States
South Side
John W. Worthington
la Salle Street
Worthington
Wolf
Atlanta
Mexico
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Kansas City
Sing Sing
Los Angeles
War Department Refuses Col Mitchell Baltimore Speaking Trip
The War Department declined Col William Mitchell permission to travel to Baltimore for an invited address. Mitchell is under investigation for possible disciplinary action. The invitation came from the American Legion in Baltimore and Mitchell had sought approval to speak.
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Associated Press
Mashington
Oct
War Department
Col
William Mitchell
Baltimore
Col. Mitchell
American Legion Organization
Wills Filed Probed In Orphans Court For Local Estates
Real and personal property of several deceased local residents is directed to spouses and family in probate wills filed with the Register of Wills. Wade Wade directs residue to widow Susanna Wade. Henry Boteler Gross leaves all to widow Anna Gross. William D Califiower provides for son John and widow Emma with eventual sale of property. Ida Castle leaves all to sister Olive Lake. Executors named include Arnold Scherr, Jesse Hine, Dorsey Culler, Taney Kaufman, J Henry Stokes, Leslie N Coblentz. Wills dated 1910 1918 1924 1923.
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Office of the Register of Wills
Castle
Ida A
Olive A. Lake
Leslie N. Coblentz
Albert Y. Boileau
S. Earl Solt
Raids Planned on Chicago Underworld by Prohibition Aide
Chicago in 1920s enforcement push targets gunmen cafes and cabarets. E C Yellowley says nightly raids will seize drinkers, with patrol wagons and federal court action to shut venues for a year. Authorities list numerous dens to close as part of the drive. A man was fined five shillings for leaving two papers burning at London Park crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Chicago
EB. C. Yellowley
Prohibition
London Park
Hood College Campus Day Planned With Fair Weather
Student managers anticipate Hood College Campus Day activities on Saturday starting at 10 a m with fair cooler weather. Teams rehearse class costumes and songs as crowds prepare to attend a tree planting at 2 20 p m and a cafeteria luncheon hosted by the Frederick County Citizens Committee.
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Hood
Hood College
Cobrentz Hall
Frederick Daod Club
Ioncheon
Frederick County Citizens’ Committee
Lansdowne Testifies On Shenandoah Flight At Inquiry
Mrs. Margaret Moss Lansdowne widow of Shenandoah commander Zachary Lansdowne testifies at a Navy court of inquiry about the ship’s western flight. She reads official correspondence supporting her claim the flight was ordered for political purposes and criticizes taking the airship inland over objections. She cites letters from the chief of naval operations and notes the Detroit mooring mast trek was deemed unnecessary.
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Associated Press
Washington
Margaret Moss Lansdowne
Zachary Lansdowie
Lednay
Navy Department
Lansdown
Great Lakes
Shenandoah
Detroit
Ita
Department
Chief of Naval Operations
Lansdowne
Clifford Brook freed on bond in Myrtla Cook case
In a liquor war story from Vinton Indiana Clifford Brook, charged with perjury at the inquest into the slaying of his wife Mrs Myrtla Underwood Cook of Vinton is released on a $2000 bond. He appears in a state yard uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Brook
Myrtla Underwood Cook
Vinton
State Yard
Missing aviator search hampered by rain and fog
Dawn woke a large rescue effort in Northwestern Pennsylvania as aviators National Guardsmen and volunteers combed rough terrain for Charles Ames, the missing flyer believed to have crashed during a mountain crossing. Heavy rain and dense fog hindered air and ground teams, with night bringing little relief and ongoing hope.
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Associated Press
Clarion
National
Charles Ames
Pennsylvania
Niga'amea
Carl F. Egge
Offair Mail
Don’ts for Fair Week Announced by Frederick Police Chief
Frederick during fair week faces crowds and risks of swindling and burglary. Police Chief Martin J. Walsh urges residents to secure doors and windows, avoid signaling absence, remove easy hiding spots for keys, and keep locks, lighting, and sightlines clear to aid officers, with special attention to rear entry points and monitoring by patrols.
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Coun
Frederick
Martin J. Walsh
Welsh
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Tacoma
Derses Etchison
Court Street
Davis
Fie
Mr. Etchison
Palestine
Mrod
Tin Reeser
Wilson Avenue
Minnounee
Alvin, Jr
Snowin Mountains
BIBLE
Evangelical Reformed Organization
D. Charles Winebrenner
Roy W. Poole
North Market Street
WE. Darner
Walter Rice
Mary Manishy
Ocean City
Richard P. Ross
Ross
Mauishy
Wolf of
LaSalle St
Banks
W. C. Hamm
Potomac Edison Company
W. C. Hann
Blue Ridge Transportation Company
Roy Cran
Atlantic City
American Electric Railways
Young’s Pier
Mitchell
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