Reckless Driving Said to Kill Thousands in 1921
A grand jury warns against reck less driving in the city and county dangers. US 1921 auto deaths reached 12 500 with 300 000 injuries. Rail observers logged 25 000 violators at crossings in 1920. Maryland study cites 90 percent of fatal accidents from speeding. skidding not a cause in the four fatal cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
United States
B. and
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Maryland
Armory Site Offered Near Hagerstown by Local Owner
Lancelot Jacques Sr of Smiths Ferry, owner of a large suburban tract north of Hagerstown, offered a site on Mealey Parkway for an armory. The 3 percent rapid development land adjoins land recently purchased by the Board of Education for a new high school building. Funds from the sale of other property were to be received to erect the armory at the Yorimore site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancelot Jacques, Sr
Smithshare
Hagerstown
Lacs
Fourth Regiment
Yrimore
Jacques
Mealey Parkway
Board of Education
Empire Reopens After Extensive Improvements at Picture House
The Empire Theatre returns to service after weeks of repairs with manager Decker presenting Vera Gordon and Dove Davidson in The Good Provider. Empire orchestra provides music. First show at 2 pm, then 4, 7, and 9 pm. Interior repainted and redecorated, furniture overhauled. Patrons note improved atmosphere. Maryland news mentions visitors Mr and Mrs Clarence L Slaysman and son and Mr Charles Raymond Xeeb of Baltimore visiting Mrs Wiles near Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Decker
Vera Gordon
Dove Davidson
Empire Orchestra
Clarence L. Slaysman
Charles Raymond Xeeb
Baltimore
Wiles
Frederick
Also Mentioned on This Page
U. S
By Ketten
Tpari
Roonee
Empire
Wrigley’s
Wrigley
Wrigley's FP. K
Frederick County
the Bank of Personal Service
Armstrong Linoleum
Mullinix & Bentz
A. A. Lough & Son
South Market St. Frederick, Ma
Ureenawalt
Greenawalt’s Drug Store
Second and Market Sts
Life Insurance
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Chas. Opel JR
McCleery
Jewelry
North Market Street
M. P
Mr.el
Optical Department
C. L. Kefauver
South Market St
Frederick, Md
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