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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1928
Page
1
Secretary Mellon told President Coolidge that overall business is in satisfactory condition and on a sound basis. He noted some weak spots in coal and textiles, attributing issues to postwar adjustments and overproduction. He predicted 1928 should be a good year for agriculture despite lingering farm difficulties.
The Democratic National Committee issued a statement alleging independent radio operators protest the new wavelength allocations. It claims ties between the administration and the so called radio trust are shown by the Federal Radio Commission plan and notes Major General James G. Harbord has left RCA to aid the Republican campaign.
Mrs Nellie Tayloe Ross former Governor of Wyoming resumes her Eastern Shore tour for Governor Smith and the Democratic ticket with meetings in Princess Anne and Centerville. A Washington hotel luncheon honored by wives of Somerset county Dems drew over 1 000 attendees and amplifiers were set to broadcast her remarks to those outside the Preston theater. Mrs T Jacob Smith daughter of the late Rev William Handy presided.
School inspection under the Frederick County Health Department proceeds with visits to Harrisville Forest Grove Prospect Friendship Green Creek Catad Brasch and Stony Branch. The program began after school openings with emphasis on preschool age conferences and health concerns including poliomyelitis cases reported in the county, with two patients improving.
Fragmented text reports a blast damaging a Chicago apartment rear with unclear details. Names and exact causes are unreadable, offering only a vague incident outline and scattered phrases about casualties or responders.
The Maryland State School for the Deaf began its year with a record enrollment as about 120 students arrived by noon, with expected totals near 190 by October 1. The senior class is larger, new staff additions include Miss Katherine Carroll, and the advent of a basketball tournament is planned with teams from Hartford, Trenton, Staunton, Philadelphia, and the local school.
New York AP report says Patrolman Jeremish Brosnan was killed on the prison ward at Fordham Hospital during a prison breakout. Three men escaped in an auto mobile after gaining entry with a iodine-marked bend. Police suspect the slayer is a former prisoner seeking revenge.
A severe hurricane struck Porto Rico early today and was forecast to reach Haiti. Cable reports from San Juan said all business suspended and land lines down. No word on loss of life or property damage yet. A later note described strong east northeast winds and a low barometer.
A Philadelphia case centers on a figure nicknamed "Rum King" and an informer connected to District Attorney Monishan. Authorities describe the informant's claims about Sen. Hef purchasing machine guns and bulletproof vests from munitions expert Edward S. Gold-Inrg.
Two cases arising from a Baltimore automobile collision were heard together. A Gamage suit and an appeal were before Judges Umer and Newman, with the jury excused for Friday morning. Trial proceedings included Ke Ganley, Keeney, and Keenes in related filings.
An obscure local meeting recalls wartime concerns with brief notes on public order and health. Descriptions mix fragmented phrases about ceremonies and a mass, followed by questions on arrangements and service details.
A Lockheed Vega aircraft piloted by Col William Thaw and Com. John Morris forced down 15 miles south of Decatur Indiana after a flare failed to aid landing. Thaw suffered a dislocated chin and bruises, Morris a dislocated shoulder and pelvis fracture. The craft struck a fence and was demolished.
Weather and crop commentary by Roscoe Nunn covers cool early days with later warmth and rain spread across Maryland. Corn stands improved in most areas though southeastern counties show storm damage. apples and pears harvests progress. potatoes, sweet potatoes, soybeans, and buckwheat yield varied by county. a large Studz family reunion near Taneytown highlights local events.
The feature centers on a Pachycephala nudiculus or thickhead with a bare neck found in the Sunda Islands. Charles W. Richmond notes the label may mislead about intelligence while discussing new bird discoveries from the Malay archipelago to Central America and the ongoing swap with a European museum.
Salisbury Md September 12 AP projections say counsel may settle out of court the contest over Dr Edward E Tull estate worth nearly 1,000,000 bequeathed to two neighboring farmer s daughters. The Salisbury Times says a move in Somerset county could allow testimony at Princess Anne Monday to decide settlement terms. Dr Tall practiced in New York, retired to a Somerset county farm, and left property to Edne Jane Davy 15 and Ruth 18 former wards who lived on a nearby farm until taken in after their mother s death. The suit was started by his sister Louie Tull Baker of Baltimore and half brother John W Baker of Fairmount Md who claim the doctor died intestate leaving them as sole heirs.
The Astor family seeks to unwind a long stale Emerich Astor trust claiming ownership of coal lands ships and New York real estate worth over a million dollars. Lawyers say the suit centers on an 1815 agreement transferring Emerich property to Astor in trust for ninety years.
Frederick residents increasingly use air mail though off the main routes. About 100 pieces of mail monthly are sent locally with rising demand after new rates. The service connects to national routes via New York and Chicago with future plans to link the U S with Mexico City.
Democratic state leaders gathered in Albany for a conference with Governor Smith that could influence both state and national politics. President nominee Smith contemplates an intensive campaign in New York to secure its 45 electoral votes and maintain Democratic control of the state executive.
The One Hundred and Fifteenth Infantry Association holds a weekend reunion at Camp Ritchie Cascade on October 6 and 7 to mark the tenth anniversary of its unit. Attendees will use all Camp Ritchie facilities, with a floor plan for a banquet, entertainment, business session, and sleeping accommodations with breakfast.
The stock market staged a complete reversal of form, sliding early and then rallying after midday. Major averages recovered from declines of several points, blue chips and deal specialties trimmed losses or posted gains, call money rates eased, and overall volume reached about 3.7 million shares.
Hood College will show three released reels in Brodbeck Hall as part of Freshmen Week events. Film No 1 covers campus life and building construction with scenes from classes and dining, while Films Nos 2 and 3 feature athletics and Commencement Week pageantry. Revival services at Trinity Church follow the event.
At Gary Indiana seven persons were killed and another injured when a Grand Trunk freight struck their automobile at a grade crossing. The deceased include D B Pollack and C C B Mainord and a Mainord wife. two Mathews Missouri residents and two children. In Rice Minnesota a car carrying John Morgal his wife and five children was struck by a Northern Pacific passenger train. wreckage littered the right of way for 300 feet and all aboard perished.
The local weather forecast calls for showers and cooler temperatures after a warm spell. Wednesday’s high reached 38 degrees, the warmest since September 1, with the trend expected to continue into Friday as a cool front moves in.
A raid on Wednesday afternoon led to Daniel Pollock being found guilty of a focal option violation. He was sentenced by Justice Adam Y. Beamett in Peeples Court to three months in the House of Corrections. Officers Gherti W. CO Roderick and Deputy Cry Heaver conducted the raid finding a small quantity of booths Baquewe and a variety of Paligsk.
Detroit dispatch reports a Red Arrow passenger train derailment near September 13. Many passengers were shaken. several killed and Toledo man John Semmer severely injured. Details incomplete due to damaged text.
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