Tax collection struggles with autos amid Frederick county growth
Frederick county faces rising automobile based tax accounts with 15 000 to 16 000 accounts on books and 2 600 to 2 000 new entries this year driven by more cars and new homes. Despite added accounts collections exceed last year by about 500 though total funds mirror 1922. Issues include bad checks fading, many taxpayer adjustments after reassessment, and mobility of car owners across counties complicating delinquency efforts. Interest penalties begin in September with January 16 cutoff for delinquent lists.
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Frederick County
Frederick
Board of County Commissioners
Coblentz May Be Convention Pilot for State Democrats
Emory L. Coblentz, Maryland Welfare head, may head the Baltimore Democratic State Convention. He will return Monday from Baltimore to decide on acceptance. The 147-member convention will nominate state offices already chosen and adopt a platform. J Enos Ray will succeed Dr J Hubert Wade as chairman of the State Central Committee provisional to later election.
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Emory L. Coblentz
Baltimore
Coblentz
Mr. Coblentz
Baltimore City
General Assembly
Albert C. Ritchie
Gordy, Jr
Thomas H. Rob ‘Nson
James A. Young
Court of Appeals
Maryland
Democratic State Central Committee
J. Enos Ray
Prince George's County
J. Hubert Wade
Washington County
Relief fund drive nears goal with major donations
The relief fund for Japanese sufferers approaches 2500 dollars with substantial contributions from individuals and organizations. Contributions listed include Mountain City Lodge and various orders such as Knights of Pythias and Catholic Daughters, plus separate donations from local residents like Mr. and Mrs. Grayson Bowers and Rev. Willam H. Settlemyer. The totals reflect a broad community effort to aid victims.
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Mountain City Lodge
Knights of Pythian
Court Maryland
Catholic Daughters of America
Frederick City Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows of Altar Guild
Evangelical Reformed Churc
Char
Staley
David Lowerstein
F. Relch
Grayson BE. Bowers
J. H. Grove & Sons Company
Ben Tie Tril
Charles i and
Philp Wertheimer
Cash
Mt. Pleasant
Willam H. Settlemyer
Middletown
Caroline V
Boy 9 Falls 15 Feet From Unfinished Porch
Ta mag Michael, nine, son of Mr. and Mrs. T.8, Park Avenue, slipped from an upper balcony at an unfinished house. He grabbed a trestle left by workmen, pulled it down, and the heavy timber struck him on the chest. He was unconscious briefly, then improved. his injuries are serious but not life threatening.
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Tamag Michael
W. Meredith Smith
Typhoon Breaks Over Mainland of Japan
The Associated Press reports a typhoon struck the Japanese mainland with relief ships seeking shelter along the coast. Tottori, northwest of Kobe, is reported inundated as the storm crosses land.
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Japan
Tottori
Kobe
Frederick county backs Japanese quake relief fund grows
A report by treasurer A Le Roy McCardell shows Frederick County fund contributions toward Japan quake refugees surpassing 2500 dollars with several local groups named among donors. Communities across Maryland respond, including Blue Ridge Summit where 900 dollars was raised,adding to Hagerstown’s county total of 3300 dollars.
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Keferick
Japan
A. LeRoy McCardell
Frederick County
Frederick
Mountain City Lodge of Kniights of Pythias
Court Maryland
Catholic Daughters of America
Frederick City Lodge
Ioo
Altar Guild
Evangelical Reformed Church
Maryland
Blue Ridge Summit
Summer Colony
Washington County
Hagerstown
EXPECT ARREST SOON IN GOVERNESS MURDER
White Plains New York September 15 claim of upcoming arrest in the slaying of Dorothy Kauffman governess found murdered July 4 at the home of Magruder Craighead Greenburg Westchester authorities said Deputy Sheriff Cherico returned from Savannah Georgia after two weeks seeking a vagabond Negro seen near the crime.
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Associated Press
White Plains
N. Y
Dorothy Kauffman
Dempsey Wins Knockout at Frederick Fight
Frederick fans roar as Jack Dempsey knocks out Firno in the second round in a crowd fueled by excitement. News-Post reports fight results with AP ringside updates and round-by-round notes delivered by telephone.
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Jack Dempsey
Frederick
Firno
Dempsey
Nes-Post
Associated Press
William Hershberger
Selling Orders Dominate Market Slide In New York
Associated Press report from New York on September 15 notes selling orders again predominating in the brief session. Prices fell as offerings rose and the market weakened after an early rally to about two points. Volume was about 750000 shares as the day closed heavy.
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Associated Press
New York
Hear
Miss Goss Wins Tennis Title in Middle States
Miss Elea nor Goss of New York captured the Middle States lawn tennis championship for women at the Philadelphia Cricket Club by defeating Mrs. Mola B. Mallory of New York 7-5 4-6 6-3 in the final. Helen Hooker of Southampton LL won the girls’ national championship by beating Beatrice Whitely of Philadelphia 6-1 6-0.
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Associated
Prege
Philadelphia
Eleanor Goss
New York
Mola B. Mallory
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Helen Hooker
Southampton
Beatrice Wwimteary
Warmer Weather Expected Early Week Across Regions
Washington dispatch forecasts a warmer start to the week for the Midwest and Middle Atlantic states with generally fair conditions. Local showers may occur Wednesday or Thursday while temperatures rise in the early part of the week before returning to normal later.
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Associated Press
Washington
Worth
Billy Sunday Glads Dempsey Victory At Fight
Evangelist Billy Sunday arrived in Niagara Falls and praised Dempsey after the Dempsey Firpo bout saying he had picked Dempsey to win. In a separate incident, Albert C. Shank of Myeraville suffered a deep hand wound in an accident at the Hagerstown Shoe and Legging Company plant.
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Associated Press
Niagara Falla
Billy Sunday
Dempsey
Albert C. Shank
Myeraville
Hagerstown
Miss Hardesty Recovers After Poison Attempt
Miss Trene Hardesty has recovered enough to leave Frederick City Hospital, where she was taken after attempting suicide by swallowing bichloride poison.
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Miss Hardesty
Miss Trene Hardesty
Frederick City Hospital
Glade Valley Community Association to Meet in Walkersville
The Glade Valley Community Association of Walkersville reorganizes to start regular winter meetings at Walkersville school house on Monday evening. New officers are President C. C. Keeney Vice President Rev P O Sheltie Secretary Nannie Reddick and Treasurer Imma Devilless. The executive committee includes J F Pallister Annabelle Grantham Roy Graham Nelson Stauffer and Glenn Hahn.
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Glade Valley Community Association of
Walkersville
C. C. Keeney
P. O. Sheltie
Nannie Reddick
Imma Devilless
J. F. Pallister
Annabelle Grantham
Roy Graham
Nelson Stauffer
Glenn Hahn
Glade Valley Community Association
Rural Women's Clubs Plan County Fair Exhibits
Definite plans were made by the Federation of Rural Women's Clubs for separate county exhibits at the Frederick County Fair. Clubs will supply 60 jars each for canned goods expanding beyond the usual fruit and vegetables. Exhibits will be in the Women's Building with 9 by 16 foot spaces. A semi annual federation meeting on November 15 will feature invited speakers and a musical program.
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Frederick County
Federation of Iural Women’s Clubs
Court House
Federation
Winchester Hall
Mother and five children left destitute in Frederick
Miss Louise D Nelson of the Frederick Children's Aid Society reports a mother and her five children aged 12 to three left destitute after the father vanished. Rent arrears threaten eviction. neighbors aid while the Federated Charities may provide food. Donations sought to keep the family intact until the father is found.
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Frederick
Louise D. Nelson
Children’s Aid Society
Mather
Tug
Federated Charities
Miss Velnon
Miss Nelson
Children‘s Aid Office
Pythian Caste
Flight Surgeon Killed in Plane Crash at McCook Field
Major EB L Napier flight surgeon at McCook Field died when the Fokker aircraft he was piloting plunged to the ground. Eyewitnesses at Daytona report the right wing appeared to crumple in the air, leading to the fatal crash.
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Associated Press
Daytona
EB. L. Napier
McCook Field
Farm Sold for 16750 Near Frederick on Road to Emmitsburg
A 16 acre farm with a 10 room frame dwelling sold at 11 am at the court house door. Edward H. Nusbaum acted as agent for owners. Purchaser was E Elmer Brown of Frederick with Darner as auctioneer. Located one mile north of Frederick opposite the Gold Fellows Home site, the Rose Hit farm origin. The sale drew lively bidding and reached 16750 dollars.
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Edward H. Nusbaum
Court House
Wos
Elmer, Brown
W. William E Darner
Frederick
Emmitsburg
Mr. Brown
Dempsey Still Champion After Ferocious Fight
New York reports Dempsey retains the world heavyweight title after a dramatic knockout of Luis Angel Firpo at the Polo Grounds. The bout featured a furious second round, Firpo nearly toppling the champion with a first round surge, but Dempsey's speed and precision prevailed. Dempsey’s win earns about 450000 on an estimated 1250000 gate. Firpo takes about 180000. Buenos Aires reaction marks admiration for Dempsey and hope for a rematch, with Argentines predicting a tougher next contest.
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Luis Angel Firpo
Polo Grounds
Firpo
Mipo
Dempsey
Hym
Virpo
Tila
Jess Witlard
Tractor accident claims Milton Dorsey at mother's farm
Milton Dorsey aged 30 farmer and World War veteran was crushed to death when a tractor rolled in reverse on his mother’s farm at Sykesville Friday afternoon. He was behind the machine attaching a harrow that had become detached. The body was found with the tractor against a tree and the engine running. he leaves a widow a daughter his mother four brothers and three sisters.
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Milton D. Dorsey
Sykesville
Dorsey
Fire at Heights damages home of Miss Elsie Kolb
An explosion from a coal oil stove sparked a small fire at Miss Elsie Kolb's Braddock Heights residence this afternoon. The blaze was brought under control with chemicals from the Heights. the Independent auto engine was dispatched but Frederick firemen were not needed.
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Heights
Elsie Kolb
Braddock Heights
Frederick Fremen
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West Fourth
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