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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1923
Page
1
A massive crowd estimated between 25 000 and 40 000 gathered at Frederick county's annual fair grounds with early crowds rivaling all-day attendance. The day opened sunny despite forecasts and visitors filled exhibition halls while concessionaires reported brisk business and trolleys and autos thronged the routes to the grounds.
Frederick residents recall October 17 1859 as the day the Harpers Ferry arsenal was seized by John Brown and his band. The raid sparked national tension, led to Brown’s trial for treason and murder, and ended with his execution on December 2.
Miss Ina Long describes aboard a voyage toward Kobe after the Yokohama disaster. She notes Japanese officers searching for deserters, brave passengers including Wellsley and Alabama college graduates, and ships and crews aiding the homeless. Refuges gather clothes for women and children with help from Japanese aboard.
Maryland state police on duty at the faircamp in paddock form a disciplined traffic center under Captain Roger H. Williams. About 15 officers guard entrances along the Baltimore pike and East Patrick Street to keep roads clear and prevent accidents as Fair Week winds down. They will remain through Saturday night or Sunday morning as the sixty third annual fair ends.
Former British premier David Lloyd George cancels all engagements for today due to a slight temperature and fatigue. Doctors order bed rest while hoping to preserve his planned appearance tonight at the International Amphitheatre at the stockyards, amid concerns following President Harding's death and former President Wilson's breakdown on tour.
The Associated Press report from Springfield, Cass, dated October 17 notes the National Council of Congregational churches voting with little opposition to approve a proposed merger of the Presbyterian and Congregational churches in the United States, as proposed by the Presbyterian and Congregational unions of Cleveland, Ohio.
Washington October 17 Secretary Weeks said army reserve officers may wear their uniforms on Navy Day October 27 after a request from Marlon Eppley. He called the occasion particularly appropriate and said all branches of the army have been instructed to cooperate.
New York report states Mayor John F. Hylan, after two weeks of improvement from a Saratoga Springs pneumonia, suffered a relapse due to nervous indigestion. He is ordered to remain absolutely quiet for at least two weeks. all visitors except immediate family barred from the sickroom.
Caldwell New Jersey October 17 David Lam ar the wolf of Wall street began serving a one year sentence in Essex county penitentiary for conspiring to restrain foreign commerce He was brought to the penitentiary by police officials who had accompanied him from the Mexican border after his extradition from that country.
Washington reports the government plans to halt more than a score of prosecutions in war fraud cases tied to army cantonment construction. Federal Judge Sater of Ohio ruled yesterday on the Camp Sherman test case, affecting ongoing actions.
An 80 foot motor schooner named Three Links carrying $40,000 worth of whiskey and a four man crew was captured by a federal customs speed boat. The capture occurred amid heightened enforcement following Governor Pinchot’s declaration of federal responsibility for prohibition enforcement.
Chicago on October 17 Willam Kid Gleason the manager of the Chicago White Sox handed his resignation to owner Charles A. Comiskey and it was accepted Gleason cited discouragement with the club’s showing and said he wanted to leave the post
Manila Oct 17 The Philippine legislature after a stormy session adopted Sergio Camena's resolution approving the Independence Commission's demand from last July for the recall of Governor General Leonard Wool.
Col. J. A. McCrea, vice-president in charge of the central region of the Pennsylvania Railroad, died in Pittsburgh today from pneumonia. The Associated Press reports the death occurred on October 17.
Kansas City October 17 The fourth fame of the junior world series between Baltimore and Kansas City was postponed due to wet grounds. Harvey B. Ramsburg of Lewistown district was named to fill the vacancy on the Republican ticket by the Nomination Committee. Ramsburg and Arthur Hightman replace resignations of Lewis Hightman and B E Remsberg. Hightman left for Washington and Remsberg resigned for health reasons.
A. B. Collmus sold his Upper College Terrace lot between Jacob Rohrback and J. J. Newman to C. Thos. Kemp and Sam W. Maples. The 130 by 190 foot plot, elevated and attractive, was bought months ago by Collinus from R. L. Warfield. New owners plan a handsome home and hope to start work soon.
A report notes a serial assailant known for targeting a couple failed to obtain a bank roll in a case described as a slaying plan. Police pursue leads as investigators heighten efforts to identify the trampling suspects and secure the crime scene.
Arrests are reported for operating gaming devices at the fair. The item notes two suspects, unnamed tramps, being sought in Washington county as part of a larger crime update following a brutal double murder near Hiddlershburg with details on the slain couple and a 17 year old son cleared of suspicion. The piece also covers Red Cross Christmas box drives by Frederick county schools, listing participating schools and the Junior Red Cross's wartime service achievements.
Oklahoma City endures the brunt of heavy rains as the North Canadian river falls back. One death reported in the city with searchers hindered by floodwaters. Thousands homeless and widespread disruption to rail roads highways and utilities across northwest northeast and central Oklahoma.
The regular monthly meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen will be held tonight in their room at City Hall. The meeting starts at 7 30 rather than 8. Owing to busy week, the session opens earlier than usual with routine business and bills to be presented and ordered paid.
Dr R B Norment director of the County Health Demonstration is transferred by the WA Health Service to Marine I Hospital at Stapleton New York. The orders are effective October 29. Norment has led the Demonstration since 1919 and was succeeded by Dr C V Akin who now heads the child hygiene division of the Demonstration.
In The Associated Press New York Ort 17 stock market speculators met stubborn resistance before the first hour ends as marginal accounts liquidate. The market then turned upward on heavy buying by speculative interests, with extensive short covering pushing prices about one to two points above yesterday’s final figures. Call money opened at 10 percent.
Judge Glenn H. Worthington of the Frederick County Memorial Association reports a telegram from sculptor Mr Moretti saying the World War monument base is ready for use in Frederick. The figure for the base is completed and will be finished by the November 11 contract deadline in the B&O freight yards.
New York dispatch reports coal operators who met Governor Pinchot in Harrisburg refused his call to halt sales to profit eager dealers. They argued they cannot act in concert, would face monopoly charges, and would need years to set up their own retail outlets, urging higher miner output instead.
Senator Smoot of Utah announced a meeting of the American Debt Commission within a week or ten days after a conference with Secretary Mellon. He did not reveal why plans to delay further meetings until Congress opened had changed.
Deputy sheriffs arrested three groups at the Frederick County Fair grounds for running gaming devices and wheels of fortune. Each offender paid a fine of $25 plus costs. one man could not pay and was jailed until a friend settled the fine. Ministers seek to ban all games of chance, contending the law prohibits them and pledging further action with the grand jury.
Philadelphia October 17 Ernesto Faccenda faces formal murder charges in the case of Emma Dickson a high school girl found murdered near Bricksboro. The charge stems from claims he told a shipyard foreman he witnessed the killing and was detained as a material witness awaiting extradition to New Jersey. Republican women of Frederick county plan a banquet October 27 at the Francis Scott Key Hotel with speakers and candidates. Reser vations are taken by Mrs Claggett E. Rameberg.
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