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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1926

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Ex Mayor Schley Assaulted On Frederick Street

Glimer Schley former Mayor of Frederick was struck on East Church street near East Patrick street twice about ten oclock He identified the assailant William Harris who was arrested after police arrested Harris and a witness said the men were joking Harris denied striking Schley no robbery occurred Schley suffered only facial injuries and a possible head wound

Glimer Schley Frederick East Church Street East Patrick Street William Harris Harris Schley Walsh Tarris Schler Church Street East Second Street J. H. Boyd Chief Walsh Market

Law and Order League backs 14 candidates in Frederick

The Frederick County Law and Order League announced endorsements for fourteen candidates across administrative and legislative posts. Noting the group is not a political body, officials said they recommended the best thinking people of the county, including candidates for Congress, State Senate and House, and State's Attorney.

Frederick County Law and Order League League House of Delegates Congress Fred N. Zihlman Jues Hammond Urner States Attorney William M. Storm Walter E. Sina William C. Roderick A. LeRoy McCardell Frank C. Norwood A. H. Etz Jer D. Charles Flook A. Grant Hooper L. F. Kefanver Grayeon E. Palmer, Charles W. Summers, and Isaac G. Waliz

Auto Fines Light Report Details Tiny Violations

Automobile Commissioner Baughman reports total fines of 116 for the period. In Middletown Ira H. Shafer fined 100 for operating after license revocation. New Market Harold Stevens gets six months in the House of Correction for unauthorized use. Ridgeville Rudolph Heller and Luther Hollard cited for license issues. J H Green chauffeur license revoked for operating while intoxicated.

Baughman Middletown Ira H. Shafer New Market Harold Stevens House of Correction Ridgeville Rudolph Heller Luther Holland W.hale Thompson J. H. Green

Auto crash injures man near Market and Sixth streets

Robert W. Blair about 40 was struck by an unidentified auto with Pennsylvania tags Tuesday night at Market and Sixth. Blair was dragged about 45 yards after exiting John W. Linton's car on East Sixth. He suffered head injuries and body bruises but remained at home.

Robert W. Blair Market Sixth Blair John W. Linton East Sixth Street Pennsylvania Falle Adou Market and Sitch Streets

Bodies of Game Wardens Found in Michigan Harbor

Marquette police reported the bodies of state game wardens Arvid Erickson and Emil Skoglund were found in Marquette harbor after ex-convict Roy Nunn confessed to slaying them on September 29. He led officers to the spot where the bodies, placed in weighted sacks, were disposed of near Sands Plains. The killings followed wardens attempting to arrest him for unlawful possession of a gun amid deer headlighting investigations. Nunn said he shot Erickson during questioning and Skoglund when he came to help.

Marquette Mich Marquette Harbor Arvid Erickson Emil Skoglund Roy Nunn Nunn Michigan Woods Sands Plains Erickson Skoglure

Huncatian Nobleman Seeks Screen Fame in Vienna

A Huncatian nobleman likened to Rudolph Valentino pursues film stardom in Vienna. He adopts the stage name Tikor Mindszentz Divicze, aiming to mirror Toldys 176 in fame and career.

Rudolph Valentino Vienna Tikor Mindszentz

Man Hagerstown Youth Arrested After Suitcase Grab

Drury Munshower, a Hagerstown youth, attempted to seize a suitcase from a parked car on Market Street during the Fair. Frederick W. Pratt of Brooklyn, watching nearby, restrained him and alerted Officer Reverdy Cronenburg, who chased Munshower to the Square and into custody. Munshower received an eye injury in the scuffle and is jailed awaiting a hearing. Officer Cronenburg also arrested Selvin Price of Hyattstown later for operating a motor vehicle under the influence.

Drury Munshower Hagerstown Market Street Munshower Reverdy Cronenburg East Patrick Street Ao Big Frederick W. Pratt 24Th Street Brooklyn Pratt Dronenburg Cronenberg Selvin Price Hyattstown

Funkhouser feud widens with $75,000 suit and divorce

Dr A L Franklin of Cumberland plans two legal actions against the Funkhouser family, including a $75,000 damages suit against Raymond J Funkhouser and others tied to the Washington County Law and Order League, plus a divorce against Ruth Funkhouser Franklin. He alleges his wife deserted him with their baby amid a recent confrontation at Monterey Hotel Hancock. Franklin claims self defense after a shooting incident in which he was beaten, while police say the gun was fired from his pocket.

Funkhouser A. L. Franklin Cumberland Raymond J. Funkhouser Washington County Law and Order League Roy Funkhouser Gettysburg Marvin L. Funkhouser Hancock Ruth Funkhouser Franklin Raymond Roy Marvin Monterey Hotel Law and Order Dr. Franklin Franklin Oscar A. Eyerman Funkhousers Everman Saad Arch Young J. Cleveland Grice

Bishop of Mobile Dead Rev Edward P Alten

The Bishop of Mobile Rev Edward P Alten died in Mobile early Thursday morning after ten days illness. He recently returned from a Catholic hierarchy meeting at Wr-Line im and was operated on Wednesday. Born March 17 1832 in Lerecl Mass he was fifth bishop of Mobile and former president of Mount St Marys College.

Edward P. Alten Mobile Alabama West Florida Allen Wr-Lineim Oan Mount St. Mars’s Cellege Fimitsburg Cardinal Gibbons Baltimore Lerecl Mass Mount College and Ematah

Crowds Shrink But Fair Closes Strongly in Frederick

The Frederick County Agricultural Society’s 66th annual Fair ends amid improved weather. Friday attendance expected large for a closing day though lower than Thursday’s 25,000 as concessionaires pack up for travel to Tarboro and winter plans. Prize announcements remain pending in several departments after judging. a trapeze accident Thursday injured a performer with good recovery prospects. State Police defer duties Saturday as Frederick returns to normal.

Frederick County Agricultural Society Frederick City Frederick Tarboro N. G F. P. Prince

Woman 74 Dies by Own Action in Monrovia Mill Loft

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Emma F. Shawbaker of Monrovia after she apparently hanged herself in the old Nicodemus mill loft Wednesday afternoon. The note left behind asked that others not think harshly of her. The death was not reported to authorities, though an investigation would follow. She left a note and was found by her stepson, Jacob Shawbaker, near 5:30 pm. Interment was at Mt Olivet Cemetery.

Emma F. Shawbaker Monrovia Charles D. Shaffer E. R. Spencer Mt. Airy Mt. Olivet Shawbaker

San Francisco Earthquake Reports Narrowed Initial Toll

Early reports described widespread damage and possible deaths as readers in San Francisco and surrounding areas sought details. The Associated Press later adjusted figures downward, easing fears while noting significant property loss and inquiries from the public.

Deadly hurricane sweeps Cuba drowning hundreds

Havana reports 200 killed and 1,600 injured as the Cuban hurricane devastates Travana Matanzas Santa Clara and Pinar del Rio. More than 3,200 homes destroyed and 6,500 left homeless. Harbor fatalities total around 60. Shipping damage estimated at 5 million while relief efforts mobilize and funds approach 100,000. Harbor searches recover dozens of bodies and aid requests surge from affected districts.

Havana Travana Matanzas Santa Clara Pinar del Rio Islan Batabano Caribbean Sea Isle of Pines Havana Harbor Bahamas West Palm Beach Fla Florida Bermuda Washington Weather Bureau Miami Tropic Radio Co Nassau

San Francisco Shaken by Quake Across Coast

Two violent earthquakes rocked central California with shocks at 4 26 p m and 5 36 a m plus a lighter one at 6 00 am felt from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo and beyond. No injuries or major damage reported but windows and plaster cracked in hotels and offices. Submarine disturbance off Monterey Bay linked as cause per Dr. Perry Bierly.

San Francisco California San. Francisco Monterey Bay San Lyle Obispo Napa Stockton Palace Trotel Vulletin Associated Press Banta Barbara Golden Gate Park Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company Oakland San Jose Ryo Salinas Santa Cruz Stocktom Falo Alto Sacramento Merced Here Perry Bierly Observatory University of California Berkeley Bierly

First Ice Forms as Cold Wave Hits Region

The season's first ice formed in exposed areas as temperatures near the freezing point dropped to 2 degrees on Thursday night and early Friday morning. Forecasters predict a short-lived cold spell with possible precipitation and cloudy skies, followed by warmer conditions and the approach of winter.

Weather Bureau King Winter

Noisy Weekend Highlights from Chicago Talent Show

Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals Scott Weber Reed and Cy Frank Smith among a group of performers. It references guitars, the Hiens antimats company, and a general superintendent, with unclear connections and dates.

Scott Weber Ameri i Reed Gutars Frank Smith Ar James

Watson Denies Aid From Klan Before Senate Panel

Indianapolis Oct 22 AP Senator Watson Republican Indiana emphatically denied any understanding with local or national Ku Klux Klan officers to gain support or votes. He spoke in his hospital room where he is recovering from an automobile collision. He rejected Emmons testimony that he sought Senator Moses's help in the Mayfield election seating case, noting Moses was not on the relevant committee and had no involvement.

Indianapolis Ind Ku Klux Klan Watson Indiana Senate Campaign Funds Committee Methodist Hospital Reed Missouri Hugh F. Emmons Moses Mayfield Texas Senate

Bandits Line Up 40 Guests Take $1500 Robbery at Nightclub

In New York, six masked bandits at Arena Night Club on Bith Street lined 40 people, securing cash and jewelry estimated at 1500. A guard with an automatic rifle fired a warning shot, and patrons and staff were assaulted. The cash register yielded 400 while remaining takings came from guests and patrons. One entertainer fainted and collapsed during the heist, and manager Robert Culbertson was struck with a rifle butt. They fled in a taxi after the incident.

New York Arena Bith Street Bis Robert Culbertson

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