Rain Threatens Big Frederick County Fair Openings
The sixty third Frederick County Fair opens amid dark clouds and rain risk as First Regiment Band and Maryland State Police lead the parade on East Patrick Street. Concessionaires ready, crowds cautious, with optimism tempered by forecasts of showers and unsettled weather.
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Maryland
East Patrick Street
Noott
Patrick Street
National Weather Observer
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Pinchot answers Allen on Pennsylvania courts and enforcement
In Harrisburg on October 16 Henry J. Allen urged Pennsylvania to exhaust its own resources before appealing to Washington over Prohibition enforcement. Governor Pinchot rejected the idea, saying federal and state courts remain in Pennsylvania and vowing not to forget them. He cited William Allen White’s defiant sign as a memory of cooperation and warned against a mailed fist approach. Wayne Wheeler, from New York, argued Pinchot’s plan would keep enforcement political yet boost results, proposing reforms for accountability and suggesting federal agents transfer to Japan.
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New York
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Prohibition
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Japan
Double murder shocks Hagerstown area on farm
John Cline, 70, and wife Rebecca, 63, were found murdered in their Fiddlersburg cellar with skulls crushed by a heavy iron bar. Their son Harry Cline reported the scene and was taken into custody as investigators probe motive and suspect. No robbery evidence.
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Rebecca
Fiddlersburg
Harry Cline
Lloyd George Enters Chicago to Rousing Welcome
Britain's wartime premier David Lloyd George arrived in Chicago at noon to a sea of cheering crowds. The Associated Press reports a grand reception as he was greeted by large throngs during the day.
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Chicago
Associated Press
David Lloyd George
Britain
Junior World Series Postponed Again in Kansas City
The fourth game between Baltimore and Kansas City was postponed due to wet grounds. It will be played tomorrow if weather permits. The article also highlights colorful exhibit booths by Modern Lighting Company Nicodemus Toa Cream Caloric Furnace and others in Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Baltimore
Modern Lighting Company
HS. Hahn
L. H. Miller
Nicodemus Toa Cream Company
Cramer's Palace of Music
Everhart
Temple of Music
Coolidge Would Cut Freight Rates On Coal And Wheat
President Coolidge urged at the White House a freight rate cut for wheat destined for export and a matching rate cut for export coal to align with domestic coal pricing. He spoke with Pennsylvania Railroad President Rea, who would likely raise the issue with other major railroads for consideration.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
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Pennsylvania
Schools to Have Holiday for Fair
County Superintendent G. Lloyd Palmer announces a special holiday plan for students during the fair. City schools receive half days each afternoon Tuesday through Friday and one full day off, while county schools get two flexible days chosen by teachers to minimize attendance disruption.
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G. Lloyd Palmer
Not Backed by Legion Says Major Munshower
Major Elmer F. Munshower, commander of Francis Scott Key Post, warns that the U S government and the American Legion do not authorize sales at the Fair grounds to benefit ex service men. He notes men pin flags on people at the Fair claiming government collection for crippled veterans, which is not authorized or sanctioned.
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American Legion
Elmer F. Munshower
Francis Scott Key
Legion
Automobile Show Highlights at Annual Fair
The West end of the grounds hosts a notable automobile row with local and out of town dealers showcasing 1924 models from Buick Nash Dodge Overland Willys Knight Hupmobile and Cadillac. Notable displays include Ideal Garage Buick eleven models with four wheel brakes and Maryland colors, Maryland Motor Machine eight Nash models, Star Motor Co with new and used Dodge cars, Green Motor Car Co featuring Overland and others, and Central Garage Co presenting Hupmobile and Cadillac.
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Maryland Motor Machine Company
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Green Motor Car Co
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Central Garage Co
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Mansion Fire Reveals Large Brooklyn Moonshine Setup
Fire at a four story Brooklyn brownstone uncovered a vast illicit distillery. Basement housed a zero gallon still while the second and third floors contained 100 gallon outfits. Fourth floor held parts for more. Police found 1000 gallons of alcohol, 2600 gallons of mash, six tons of corn meal, one ton of sugar and a mahogany saloon bar. Receipts showed monthly infliction of a gas bill for the stills. Moonshiners tapped the main line around the meter.
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Associated Press
New York
Brooklyn
Western Rails Weak Marks Halt in Upward Market Move
New York stock action showed an early rise of one to three points in many standard industrials, but gains faded as Western railroad shares weakened, several hitting new low records for the year. Liquidation spread to some specials while tobacco stocks remained relatively strong. call money opened at 43 percent.
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Earthquake horror from Kamakura to Tokyo told by Elmar Murray
A letter from Elmar L. Murray describes the Kamakura quake and the Tokyo escape. He recalls being hurled from his house as destruction enveloped the town, losing possessions, walking days in bare feet, and narrowly surviving amid collapsing buildings and open sewers. He plans to seek release to return home.
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Woodsboro
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Roscoe
Murray
United States
Assassador
Oshima
Oklahoma City Flood Swamps 15,000 Homeless
The North Canadian River breach floods Oklahoma City, leaving about 15,000 homeless as water breaches embankments and reaches the retail district. Officials fear loss of life while police orders call for shooting to kill looters amid widespread disruption and evacuations.
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Traffic rules to be enforced during city fair
Mayor Lloyd G. Culler announced strict enforcement of traffic regulations during the four day fair With emphasis on observer compliance both motorists and pedestrians are covered Parking changes limit on street sides and times with clear turnoffs to the fair grounds Red disc signs placed on fire plugs warn motorists not to park within 19 feet to ease heavy traffic
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Lloyd G. Culler
North Market Street
Patrick and
Fifth
Maryland Leads Home Ownership Rise in Early 20th Century
The prospectus Flow to Own Your Home from the Commerce Department notes Maryland families increased home ownership from 297 per 1000 in 1900 to 499 per 1000 in 1920. Maryland at 49.9 percent exceeded the South Atlantic Group and the national average of 45.6 percent.
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Union
Department of Commerce
Negroes Fined After Illness Deception in Court
Joseph Petl, a clerk, faced a hearing before Justice Grahame Johnson while Bell and four companions were arrested by Lt. Peppersack of the State Police near New Market for operating a car while intoxicated. Bell, claiming injuries after the car overturned in a ditch, was found to be intoxicated and jailed. fines and costs followed for the accused.
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Joseph Petl
Grahame Johnson
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Peppersack
New Market
Aquor
Traltimore
Ministers Endorse Right Candidates By County Group
The Frederick County Ministerial Association met at the YMCA opting to protest gambling at the Fair Grounds and to urge enforcement of laws. They endorsed State Senate hopeful F. C. Norwood and other dry, morally upright candidates. Rev C E Neal of Myerstown joined, with meetings set for the third Monday each month from 10.36 to 12.00.
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F.C. Norwood
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