Indian traveling showman jailed after shooting at a man
Thomas Robinson a tall dark skinned traveling showman known as an Indian fired a .32 revolver at a man he said defrauded him at fair grounds. The shot missed its target and hit bystanders Mrs. William R. Stauffer and J. M. Ganley causing injuries. Robinson was arrested by State Police and held for February grand jury. He said he acted to protect himself. Another man, Pat Flynn, was jailed on a separate fraud-related charge after failing to repay a loan for clothes used to pay a board bill.
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Thomas Robinson
Robinson
J. Grahame Johnson
William R. Stauffer
Philadelphia
J. M. Ganley
Boyds
Montgomery County
Ganley
Pat Flynn
Melvin Repp
Repp
Flynn
Frost Forecast Darkens Leaves and Temps for Weekend
The Washington forecast warns of frost tonight and Sunday with chill northwest winds and lower temperatures in exposed areas. Light frost likely in open spots. fair weather expected overall. Earlier frosts have left city tree canopies sparse, while burning leaves scent drifts through as Halloween and election night bonfires loom.
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Washington
Hallowe'en
DISTRICT U S MEETING AT GROSSNICKLE S MEETING HOUSE
The Myersville District Sunday School Convention will meet October 21 with 1 35 and 7 35 p m sessions at Grossnickle s Meeting House Devotional services welcome address reports and officer elections are listed The district comprises twelve Sunday Schools Badly injured in Washington Mrs Frank H Rudy of Middletown stepped into an open floor hole in a Washington home injuring her leg. she was treated and returned home with her sister Mrs Lorenzo Main and Dr Hutt in attendance
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Myersville
Grossnickle’s
C. F. Ausherman
Stottlemyer
Geo. E. Castle
Charles Bittle
Frushour
A. E. Cooper
Middletown
C. A. Neal
Cooper
Washington
Frank H. Rudy
Kolb
Rolh
Rudy
Hutt
Lorenzo Main
Thieves Steal Two Tires From Central Garage
Two automobile tires sized 375 were stolen from the rear of a machine in the Central Garage at Patrick and Court Streets after a break in. Two strangers, seen Friday afternoon, asked for tires like the ones taken and left without buying. Sheriff Jones and Deputy Smith investigated but found no solid leads, though a dilapidated car with matching tires was found abandoned and towed for owner arrival.
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Patrick and
Court Streets
Jones
Smith
Zev and Papyrus Ready for International Race at Belmont
The Associated Press reports brisk clear conditions for Belmont Park on race day for Zev and Papyrus in the International Classic. Track remains slow from several days of rain. Dawn activities show Zev ridden by Sande and Papyrus handled by Donoghue for short canters.
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Associated Press
New York
Belmont Park
Zey
Papyrus
Zev
Steve Donoghue
Sande
Stock Prices Drift Aimlessly on Market
New York stock prices drifted in the opening hour with narrow changes as traders awaited the weekly mercantile reviews. Tobacco shares advanced one to three points, while railroad and industrial stocks drew buying, showing late short covering and a stronger closing after about 250000 shares sold.
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Associated Press
New York
Mercantile Reviews
Cool with frost in early part of week forecast
Washington report indicates a week starting Monday will be generally fair in Perth and Middle Atlantic states with unsettled weather late week. Coolest period expected with frost and normal temperatures thereafter.
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Associated Press
Washington
Perth
Middle Atlantic
Fire razes two Ford cars in early morning blaze
About two o'clock this morning a blaze in Five-and-a alley gutted a frame structure housing two Ford automobiles. A Ford roadster owned by Hayes Messling and a Ford touring car belonging to Ira Hyler were destroyed or ruined. Firefighters contained the flames within a half hour. No insurance coverage found on either car. The origin is unknown and an investigation is underway. Nearby Glenn Nikirk’s garage suffered minor scorching. ~200 gallons of gasoline were stored there.
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Ford
Hayes Messling
Ira Hyler
Airs
Hanson Wies
Glenn Nikirk
Gambling case nets Rockville man 300 fine
Walter Sonneborn of Washington pleaded guilty in Rockville police court to operating a gambling house. He was fined 300 dollars and costs and given six months in jail, suspended on promise not to engage in unlawful business again in Maryland. Isaac Davis, a coworker, received a 50 dollar fine and costs and a three month jail sentence suspended if he avoids similar crime. Police raided the Sonneborn establishment near the District line, detaining about 25 patrons before releasing them.
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Walter Sonneborn
Washington
Rockville
Samuel Riggs
Maryland
Isaac Davis
Chevy Chase
Sonneborn
Davis
Charles T. Cooley
Alvie A. Moxley
District of Columbia
Montgomery County
Sheriff Moxley
Woxley
Methodist
Damaseng
Sonnehorn
New Bank to Open in Middletown Valley Savings Building
Atlanta Ga October 20 The formal opening of The Valley Savings Bank Middletown will be Thursday October 25 from 6 to 10 pm with president officers and directors greeting the public. Invites extend to the public and souvenirs will be given. The new building features handsome furniture and equipment.
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Valley Savings Bank
Middletown
Detectives Probe Death of Emma Dickson in Atlantic City
Investigators in Millville pursue statements by Ernesto Faccenda alleging four men from a theatrical troupe in Atlantic City were linked to 15 year old Emma Dickson’s death. Police say arrests are not imminent pending a thorough probe. Faccenda is jailed in Philadelphia on murder charges.
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Associatedress
Millville
N. J
Gut
Emma Dickson
Ernesto Faccenda
Atlantic City
Miss Dickson
Faccenda
Philadelphia
Sunday School Parade to Frederick and Hagerstown Back
Hagerstown plans a 500 man delegation to Frederick for the annual Sunday School parade on November 4 with a 2 15 PM start and a City Opera House gathering headlined by Rev Dr Jason Noble Pierce of Washington First Congregational Church Pierce, a former World War II chaplain, has ties to President Coolidge and notable Congregational societies He has led preaching missions bringing speakers from across the country to Washington during his tenure set to run this fall for a series of lectures.
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Hagerstown
Frederick
City Opera House
Jason Noble Pierce
First Congregational Church
Washington
Coolidge
Pierce
Amherst College
Durine
Marines
France
Germany
Congregational Educational Society
Congregational Publishing Society
Margaret Slattery
Boston
Charles F. Abed
Kansas City
Elwin Lincoln House
Hood River
Oregon
John Yaxbury
London
England
J. Percival Huret
Brooklyn
N. Y
J. Fort Newton
New York City
S. Parkes Cadman
SN Y
William Slidger
Detroit
Mich
Race horse trainer shoots two judges in Akron hotel lobby
M Sim Webb racehorse trainer shot Track Judges Peter Calen and F W Gerhardy in the Portage hotel lobby after a quarrel over a race suspension. Calen, of Toronto, and Gerhardy, of Detroit, were wounded. Webb was arrested. The dispute followed Onida’s victory trained by Webb, amid claims the jockey slowed others to help Onida win.
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Associated Press
Akron
Sim’’ Webb
Peter E. Callen
F. W. Gerhardy
Portage Hotel
Gerhardy
Cailen
Webb
Onida
Callen
Toronto
Ontario
Detroit
Mich
Clinton
Great Frederick Fair closes with record patronage and debt cleared
The Frederick Agricultural Society reports the recent fair as the most successful in its history despite rain on opening and closing days. A large crowd attended auto races and polo events as concessionaires remained on grounds. The fair’s receipts may cover debts from new buildings, with plans to erect further structures.
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Agricultural Society
Frederick County
Women's Clubs
Fair Association
Frederick
Palr Association
Much Road Work Done At Middletown and Vicinity
The M. J. Grove Lime Company nears completion on grading from Middletown to Burkittsville and Maas concrete bridges and shoulders. New cement road from Middletown to Myersville finished, with more concrete work planned toward Burkittsville and Ellerton. Also announced is the Lutheran Synod meeting in Middletown on Oct 22-24 with vesper services and a sermon by Rev. R. R. Richard. full program printed previously.
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M. J. Grove Lime Company
Burkittav
Middletown- Burkittavile
Fron
Catoctin
Middletown
Keller Farm
Ang
Grove Company
Myersvile
Myersville
Burkittsville
Reformed
Koogle
Lutheran Synod
Maryland Synod of the
United Lutheran Church In America
Lutheran Church
A. Te Cooper
Color Harmony in Costume Design
The article notes terra cotta and beige pairing in an effective costume. It highlights a red ribbon hanging and red buttonholes as striking details that elevate the overall look.
Winning Smile Photo of Uerrick With President at White House
A recent image captures Myron T. Uerrick, the American ambassador to France, smiling after emerging from the White House following a conference with the president.
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Myron T. Uerrick
France
White House
Real estate sales raise 10555 at city auctions
Real estate from the late Henry M. Gittinger brought 6400 at the courthouse sale this morning. Properties on East Fourth Street and Klinehart’s Alley sold to buyers including Gilmore Flantt and Guy Wolffe for 2666 and 3026, with other parcels changing hands. Gideon M. Hedges estate on East Patrick sold for 4146 to Ida Straiman. auctions conducted by Susan F. Gittinger and Samuel J. Gittinger with William H. Darner as auctioneer.
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Henry M. Gittinger
Court House
East Fourth Street
Gilmore Flantt
Guy Wolffe
Klinehart's Alley
John W. Snack
Susan F. Gittinger
Samuel J. Gittinger
William H. Darner
O. Keedy
Auto agent reports kidnapping near St. Louis couple
Indianapolis reported that B. B. Dew a St. Louis automobile agent said he was kidnapped by a well dressed man and woman while demonstrating a car in East St. Louis Illinois. He was forced to accompany them to Indianapolis where he was dropped from the vehicle early this morning after a long drive during which a revolver kept him from escaping.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
B. B. Dew
St. Louis
Dozen Bandits Blow Bank Vault In Oakland Heist
A dozen bandits set up a watchman and blew the vault at the First National Bank of Oakland, IL, escaping with about $15,000 in currency and bonds. The incident occurred early today in Charleston. Several suspects wore plaid fur skirts as part of their disguise.
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Associated Press
Charleston
First National Bank of Oakland
Oberammergau Star Mary Mayer Now Studying in New York
Mary Mayer, who played Mary Magdalene in Oberammergau’s Passion Play three times, is now a student in New York. Born in Oberammergau, she first appeared in the play as a baby.
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Marie Mayer
Mary Magdalene
Oberammergau
New York
Flight over Maryland eyed for Shenandoah salute
The Navy dirigible Shenandoah, formerly 7R-L, is slated to fly from Lakehurst New Jersey down the Shenandoah Valley via Cumberland Valley next Saturday. It may pass over Hagerstown Frederick and possibly Julyefty for a three-dip salute at Francis Scott Key’s grave in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The plan awaits official Navy confirmation.
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Shenandoah
Shenandoah Valley
Vinginia
Lakehurst Field
N. J
Cumberland Valley
Hagerstown
Frederick
Guiet
Navy Department
Valley
Vir- Sinia
Julyefty
Francix Scott Key
Mb. Ouver
St. Louis
Lakehurst
N. Z
Field
New York
Philadelphia
Arlington National Cemetery
George Washington
Mtd Vernon
Washington
Murderer Shot by Minnesota Posse in October Fire
Edward Larson, 38, who killed Jacob Toys, was fatally shot by a posse and his body burned when his bungalow was set ablaze to flush him from cover. A posse member, William Rawsden, was killed accidentally by a posse gunfire during the pursuit. Larson had previously shot Ley after he tried to intervene for Mrs. Larson and her two sons who had been driven from their home at gunpoint.
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Associated Drees
Alexandria
Minn
Edward Larson
Jacob Toys
William Rawsden
The
Bosse
Tairson
Ley
Public entertainment for Lloyd George cut short plans
Washington Oct 20 Public entertainment for former British Prime Minister Lloyd George was abandoned after Acting Secretary Henning received a telephone request. Private events remain set including a White House luncheon on October 25 and social gatherings hosted by Secretaries Mellon and Singhs.
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Associated Freas
Washington
Dari Dlord George
Henning
Tabor Department
S Viet
White House
Mellon
Singhes
No Intention to Destroy Right of Trial by Jury
The Associated Press reports from Philadelphia dated Oct 20 that Judge Judee Charlie T. McKeehan of the Federal District Court held Congress did not intend to destroy the right to a jury trial or make injunctions mandatory in cases where evidence shows a common nuisance exists under the prohibition act.
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The
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Judee Charlie T
McKeehan
Federal District Court
Congress
Birds and Blues Clash in Series Game Five
Tuttimore, Oct. 206. The Baltimore Orioles and the Kansas City Blues, league champions, met at Oriole Park for the fifth game of their best of nine minor league championship series. The Blues lead three to one in the best of nine. weather was clear and cool.
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Associated Press
Tuttimore
Baltimore Orioles
Kansas City Blues
Oriole Park
Waneas City
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