Session of Grand Jury Longest in Recent Years
The September Grand Jury meets into a eighth day with no adjournment likely until Friday or Saturday. Prohibition violations are cited as the cause and indictments may follow. Also a $300 verdict for Charles A. Booth against Vernon B. Mohler in a seduction case was recorded, with delays for a new trial in a separate guano company suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond Urner
Charles A. Booth
Vernon B. Mohler
Belt
Piedmont-Mt. Airy Guano Company
Purely Personal Guests and Travelers from Local Area
A list of attendees at Mr. Simon Eyler's gathering includes Mr. and Mrs. Simon Eyler, Miss Dorothy Eyler, Miss Fannie Zimmerman, Mr. Oren Strine of Walkersville, and York residents Miss Bertha Schlosser, Miss Helen Fettrow, and Miss Ethel Valentine. Names also cover Mr. Frank D. Howard of New York visiting several weeks, Mr. Charlies Angelo returning from Avon NJ, Miss Elizabeth E. Benson departing for Towson, the Opel party and others heading to Atlantic City, plus Mr. and Mrs. David O. Griffin returning from their wedding trip and Miss Mary T. Nies planning vacation in Reading PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Eyler
Dorothy Eyler
Fannie Zimmerman
Oren Strine
Walkersville
Harry Smith
Bertha Schlosser
Helen Fettrow
Ethel Valentine
York
Frank D. Howard
New York
Charlies Angelo
North Bentz street
Avon
New Jersey
Elizabeth E. Benson
West Patrick street
Towson
Maryland State Normal School
Charles A. Opel
Frances Paxson
Virginia Smith
H. David Hagan
Atlantic City
David O. Griffin
Mary T. Nies
Frederick City Hospital
Reading
Ford Employes Ordered to Abstain on Duty
Detroit Sept 13 1920 Ford Motor Company demands 76000 workers abstain from all liquor including beer wine and whiskey at all times under penalty of dismissal. Henry Ford says intoxication caused plant accidents and vows full enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment with no exceptions or appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FORD
Detroit
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford
Three confess they dynamited Pa. bridge
Police in Wilmington arrest four men identified as Pennsylvania railroad strikers for dynamiting the 14th street bridge on August 31. Daniel Delaney Harry E Seidel Robert J Pratt and Daniel Gregory deny or admit involvement while Pratt aided investigation.
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Associated Prasza
Wilmington
Del
Police department
Pennsylvania railroad
14th street
Daniel Delaney
Harry E. Seidel
Robert J. Pratt
Daniel Gregory
Pratt
Selling of Erie Scares Rail Holders
Speculative selling of Erie and other low priced railway shares unsettled holders and sparked a reaction across the group. Despite the dip, investment and speculative buying continued in the rest of the list with many one to three point movements. Early turnover suggested another day above a million shares. Public utilities and consumer sectors led demand as call money opened at four percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
sociated Press
New
Erie league
Call
Lodge And Cox Named in Massachusetts Primary
In Massachusetts the Republicans renominated Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and Governor Channing H. Cox in yesterday's primary by a three to one margin over their opponents. The Associated Press report from Boston notes the decisive vote securing their renomination.
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Associated Press
Boston
Henry Cabot Lodge
Channing H. Cox
Additional Returns Swell Lead Of Senator Townsend
Detroit September 13 Additional returns today from yesterday's statewide primary increased the lead of United States Senator Chas E Tend over Herbert Baker for the Republican senatorial nomination. Fritz Leiber Coming Fritz Leiber will be presented here in the Shakespearean drama Merchant of Venice on Tuesday September 19. Leiber, one of the greatest Shakespearean actors in America, was here last year in Macbeth and local theatre-goers saw him as Solomon in the Queen of Sheba. Begin Hike To California Charles Marino and William Hershberger left yesterday on a hike with California as their destination. They carried camping kits and left from the United Engine house, taken to the outskirts of town by auto before starting. Death Benefit Paid John N Rhinehart received a check from Alberton Council No 27 Je 641 A M of Alberton covering benefits incurred upon the death of his wife. The check was received by Robert H Baer secretary of the reg al council to Wed Min Cibold ts Wer announces the daughter Mazie Leon WW areiter am ot Mr at YELLOW Stevens. The imu FRIDAY July Trampertatios He Leave Gerried her be eCome Bring Pit 1 ander sear ring divorcing her at he thought pascript
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Associated Press
Detroit
United States
Chas. E. Tend
Herbert Baker
Fritz Leiber
Leiber
America
gpera
Solomon
California
Charles Marino
William Hershberger
United Engine house
John N. Rhinehart
Alberton Council
A. M
Alberton
Robert H. Baer
tregal council
Min Cibold ts
Mazie Leon
areiter
YELLOW ' Stevens
imu
Grapes Jugs and Kegs Fuel Frederick Home Brewers Boom
Frederick markets report rising demand for grapes jugs and kegs as home brewers stay busy. Scarcity of grapes drives prices up while barrels and sugar shift in sales amid a nationwide fad. Local merchants note full orders for grapes and quickly disappearing barrels across the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
School opening again delayed in Frederick County
The Frederick County Board of Education says the high school addition is not yet complete and students will not start on September 18 as planned. Registration will occur Thursday and Friday this week, with classes delayed until after occupancy and finishing work on the annex. Blackboards are arriving, and carpenters expect first-floor completion by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Ed Watton
Frederick
Period of hot weather ends as cool nights return
Local weather note reports 81 degrees yesterday dropping to 51 at night and 84 this morning. Forecaster predicts no rain in the next day and says Jack Frost may begin his reign soon with cooler mornings and light dew observed.
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Jack Frost
Bankruptcy filing lists James C. Rabiner firm liabilities at $500000
In New York on September 13 an involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in Federal Court against James C. Rabiner and Co. trading as J C Rabiner and Co stock brokers. Liabilities were placed at $500 000 and assets at $20 000. Creditors' attorneys expect liabilities to total about $1 000 000 after book examination. The firm belonged to the Consolidated Stock Exchange and was suspended from the exchange this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
James C. Rabiner
J. C. Rabiner and Co
Consolidated Stock Exchange
Opponents Dye Embargo Lose In Tariff Fight
Washington dispatch reports opponents of a dye embargo lost in the House in the first phase of their bid to strike the provision from the tariff bill. Miss Kathryn Krise of East Church Street left for Juniata College in Huntingdon Pa. Miss Pauline Staub of this city is visiting New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prega
Washington
Kathryn J. Krise
East Church Street
Juniata College
Huntingdon
Pauline Staub
New York
Adams Fund Contribution Receives Extra Donation
An additional contribution to the John Adams Fund arrives from the Olive Branch Class No 2 of the M. E. Sunday School, a $5 gift forwarded to Aaron K R Anders, treasurer of the Adams Fund Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adams’ Fund
Olive Branch
M. E
Aaron KR. Anders
Adam’s Fund Committee
Mrs Harding Shows Rapid Improvement in Health
Washington dispatch reports Mrs. Harding's condition improving after a quiet night at the White House. A 0 a m bulletin notes temperature 98.8, pulse 88, respiration 28, with longer sleep, better elimination, and swelling subsiding as general appearances indicate faster recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Crop prospects in Maryland slump amid variable weather
Maryland crop take a late August downturn as farmers report slower growth and mixed conditions while overall levels compare favorably to the 10 year average. Severe storms and late freezes affected harvests across southern Maryland and Garrett county with moisture restored by rain. Wool production rises in both states though hog numbers hold near last year. Bees show healthy hives but fall plant conditions lag Maryland and Delaware.
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Maryland
Delaware
Mt Joy Prison Guards Attacked by Irregulars
National army guards at Mt Joy prison in Dublin were attacked by irregulars last night. A half hour clash followed. several irregulars were wounded, according to reports reaching Belfast and printed by the Evening Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pres
London
National army
Mt. Joy
Dublin
Belfast
Evening Star
$3,000,000 Loss When Hominy Plant Burns
A massive fire at the American Homley Co plant in Terre Haute Indiana caused estimated damages near 3 million dollars. Eleven workers were injured by falling waste but none seriously. The story notes a major industrial loss and briefly mentions the Visitation Academy reopening and boarders returning for the new scholastic year.
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Associated Prose
Terre Haute
Ind
American Homley Co
P.P.S.CO to Supply Current for B and C
Potomac Public Service Co will furnish power for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad yards at Brunswick. The contract ends Bant C power from its Brunswick plant, kept for emergencies, while 800 foot gas extension will be laid on Magnolia avenue near the city. Workmen are on site making the connections under Superintendent Thomas W. Peters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Public Service Co
Baltimore and Ohio
Brunswick
Thomas W. Peters
Bant C
Peters
Magnolia avenue
Law makers meet coal situation in Ohio special session
The Ohio Legislature in a special session gave Governor Davis power to set maximum coal prices at mines and to seize and operate mines if supply to Ohio is insufficient. A fuel administration may be appointed. Prices at the mine are expected to range from 3.75 to 4.90 dollars per ton depending on quality and production costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Columbus
Ohio
Davis
Derailment of Train Caused by Explosive Damage
Washington Sept. 13 An International Railway passenger train derailed near Elwood New York August 17 injuring 22 passengers. The Interstate Commerce Commission Bureau of Safety reports the track was sabotaged by high explosive probably dynamite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
International Railway
Elwood
N. Y
Bureau” of Safety
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nomination Fight Narrowed in South Carolina Governor Race
The Associated Press reports Thomas G McLeod, former Lieutenant Governor, likely secured the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, defeating incumbent Cole L. Blease in the party runoff. Early returns from most precincts show McLeod ahead with only a few reporting pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbia
8. C
Thomas G. NecLeod
Cole I. Blease
South Carolina
Ford Charges Profiteers Using Regulation For Gain
Detroit report quotes Henry Ford in Dearborn accusing the Interstate Commerce Commission of profiteering under cover of public protection. Separate item notes Mayor Lloyd C. Caller invited to the Third Corps Army Area Aeronautic Convention in Baltimore September 22 and 23 with an aviation exhibit featuring 56 planes and a dirigible at Logan Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Proes
Detroit
Interstate Commerce Commission
Henry Ford
Dearborn
Lloyd C. Caller
Third Corps Army Area
Baltimore
Logan Field
Mish Leads in County Nomination After Primary
Campaign planning continues before the election as four precincts remain unresolved. In the county, Mish holds the majority necessary for nomination in the Sixth District, with Democratic candidates Bruce and Lewis leading in results and Republican Garrett ahead of France in the additional precincts. Final canvass shows France 1970, Garrett 1574, Lewis 1185, Brace 787, Norris 305, Mish 1401, Cummings 549 as four precincts still report. Election supervisors planned to finalize official totals later.
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Garrett
France
Lewis and
Midh
Thurmont
No. 1
Johinville
Lingsnore
Jackson
United States
Maryland
Bruce
Lewis
congress
Montgomery
Frederick county
Mish
Cummings
Brace
Norris
Walkersville
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Mohler
PA. BRIDGE
Erie
Lodge And Cox
Massachusetts
Senator Townsend
ander
sear
B. H. S. Annex
County
ADAMS
MS. HARDING
Quilock
Statistician
John S. Dennes
Department of Agriculture
Peninsula
Garrett county
border counties
Mrs. Harding
Har
Sonal Gi Bowyer
Kigrdias
Charles Ht. Sars. Rowntey
Sian
Dy. Gouge T. Bertieg
The
Visitation Academy
P.P.S.CO
Magnolia Ave
Ohio Assembly
Blease
LC. C
Wm. L. Callaghan
Jean
Edgar Jering
end
Pope Pius
Milan
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