Floods Do Damage In Frederick County After Heavy Rain
A severe storm caused widespread floods from Lewistown to Point of Rocks and across Middletown valley. Bridges, fences, and fodder were washed away. streets in Frederick became torrents and several creeks rose dramatically. Traffic halted on main routes, with multiple areas reported underwater and vehicles swept off roads. Rescue efforts saved trapped residents as the storm lingered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Nikirk
Frederick
Catoctin Creek
Middletown
Mr. Smith
Brunswick
Feagaville
Ballenger District
Hargett
Johnstown
Ballenger
Pike
Lewis Easterday
E. C. Benn
Paul Zimmerman
G. A. Stockman
Fire and weather cause damage across farms and towns
A storm sparked a shed fire at Shook and James in College Park. the Independent Hose Company fought the blaze. Lightning killed a horse on Circle Lenhart’s Urbana-area farm. A carnival at Freed's meadow was washed out but most property was recovered. Three cows on Vincent Rogers’ Frederick farm were washed away then found alive. Potomac Edison’s track bed near Rocky Springs to Mountaindale suffered washouts affecting traffic. United Fire Company steamer pumped water from Thomas G. Bue’s South Market Street cellar. one fireman anticipated more pumping later.
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Shook and
James
College Park
Independent
Circle Lenhart
Urbana
Freed
Vincent Rogers
Frederick
Potomac Edyson Company
Tbhurmont
Rocky Springs
Mountaindale
United Fire Company
Thomas G. Bue
Foresters Visit Frederick For State Meeting Tour
About 25 foresters from as many states plan a multi stop itinerary in Frederick on October 12 and 13. They will stay at the Francis Scott Key Hotel, inspect forests in Frederick and nearby Pennsylvania, visit Mt. Olivet and the graves of Francis Scott Key and Barbara Fritchie, see Admiral Schley's birthplace, tour Catoctin Furnace and local mills, view a walnut plantation, and end with drives to Antietam and Crystal Caverns before returning to Washington. District Warden C Cyril Klein and Mrs Klein left for Philadelphia for the Sesqui Centennial exposition.
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Frederick
Francis Scott Key
Frederick County
Pennsylvania
Frederick Lions Club
State Foresters’ Association of the United States
F. W. Besley
Maryland
Francis Scott Ker
Barbara Fritchie
Mt. Olivet
Admiral Winfield Scott Schley
Catoctin Furnace
G. J. Trexler
Thurmont
Flint
Trexler
Emmitsburg
Maryland National Guard
Buena Vista
Pen- Mar
Hagerstown
Keedysville
Booussoro
Crystal Caverns
Antietam
Blue Ridge Transportation Company
Washington
Lock Raven
State Forest
Patapsco
C. Cyril Klein
Mrs. Klein
Philadelphia
Five Sailors Die From Escaping Steam Aboard Finland
Five crewmen of the American steamer Finland were scalded to death when a steam pipe burst forty five miles from Cristobal. The disaster occurred as the vessel steamed toward the canal zone and the men will be buried at Panama.
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Panama
Finland
Cristobal Resterdar
Apple intake rule sparks nationwide demand shift
The Agriculture Department estimates a 42.961 million barrel domestic apple crop for the coming year, prompting a nationwide rule about eating three apples daily. The figure is about 3.0 percent higher than last year, impacting production forecasts and consumer habits. Rainfall and urban incidents are noted in adjacent local reports.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Washington County Floods Cause Widespread Damage
Western Maryland battles a severe storm that drenched Washington County and surrounding areas last night. Estimates place damage in the thousands with heavy losses at Williamsport and Sharpsburg as roads and railroad tracks were washed out and several towns flooded. No fatalities are reported as train service aims to resume today.
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Hagerstown
Maryland
Washington County
Williamsport
Paturg
Boonsboro
Heedgeville
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Barnhart Overhall Company
Sharpsburg
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Morgan'’s Grove
Baltimore and Ohio
Lagerstown
Weverton
Keedysville
Western Maryland Railroad
Williamport
Brunswick Y M C A Seeks 1000 New Members
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Y M C A plans a drive to recruit 1000 new members in Brunswick. Details will be set at the board meeting. aims include expanding facilities for baseball, track, swimming, boating, and archival programs under the direction of H S Bickel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Y.M C. A
Brunswick
Brunswick Twi-Light League
Brunswick Y. M. C. A
Bickel
Tornadoes Leave Heavy Damage Across Ohio
Ohio surveys show Sandusky and Erie counties struck by a cyclone with Lake Erie waves, Lorain and Trutnn areas flooded by steady rain. Damage estimated at 16 to 250 thousand dollars with several injuries, some fatally, and no fines reported amid the early checks.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Sandusky
Erie
Columbia County
Lake Erie
Lorain
Trutnn
Tunney Made Lieutenant in U. S. Marine Reserves
Philadelphia reports that Gene Tunney, winner of the world heavyweight title, will be commissioned First Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. Col Cyrus Radford announced the promotion in Philadelphia. Referee Tommy Reilly, noting Tunney’s precise punching and Dempsey’s rust, offered a hypothetical vote for the champion if called to decide.
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Tunney
U. S. Marine Reserves
Philadelphia
Leutenant
United States Marine Corps Reserves
Man Arrested in McPherson Inquiry
San Francisco reports Harry Melosi, sought in the Aimee McPherson disappearance case, was arrested as the man known as Mr. Martin. A Chicago woman, Babe Daniels, 22, confessed to being the presumed Miss XX in Lorraine Stelass’s kidnapping hoax confession.
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San Francisco
Harry Melosi
Aimee McPherson
Los Angeles
Martin
Miss XX
Lorraine Stelass
Babe Daniels
Chicago
Daniele
Mrs McPherson
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Carmel
Melose
Daugherty burned ledger sheets in loan conspiracy case
Testimony alleges Harry M Daugherty burned ledger sheets that the government claims connected parts of a bribery scheme to his credit at the National Bank in Washington. The Daugherty-Miller conspiracy case unfolds with links to the Harding administration.
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New York
Harry M Daughert
Harding
MD ‘Ang National Bank
Washingian Isthonse
Daugherty
Frederick delegates back Volstead plank at Baltimore convention
Eleven Frederick county delegates attended the Democratic State Convention in Baltimore where a plank called for amending the Volstead Act to permit light wines and beer. The discussion emphasized local self government and state sovereignty in temperance policy.
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Frederick County
Democratictate
Baltimore
Luella M. Annan
Leonard
Emerson C. Harrington
Emory L. Coblentz
Coblentz
Ritchie
Eastern Shore
William 5. Gorrs
Thomas H. Robinson
James A. Yount
Court of Appeals
Millard E Trdings
United State Sem ‘Atory
Long Beans Exhibit At Tas News Office
Tas reporter Mae EO Michael described a crop event at the News Office noting beans measured 34 inches long, 53 and 54 inches tall, with stalks tall. The beans were not used for seed, and the report emphasized yield and size characteristics.
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Maev EO
Michael
Tas
Jong Araan
Six Inches Of Snow In Midwest States Blizzard In Canada
Winter storm brings six inches of snow to Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota while western Canada reports blizzard conditions. Winnipeg Portage la Prairie and Saskatchewan Alberta face sleet heavy winds telegraph and power disruptions and possible crop losses.
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Midwest
Canada
Winnipeg
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba
Evacuation of Florida Town Aims to Halt Disease Spread
In Moorehaven, about 200 residents were evacuated by National Guard troops on advice of State health officer Dr B L Adams. The move followed severe flooding from Lake Okeechobee and left the town nearly wiped out with odor from decomposing matter. Refugees were moved to steamer Priscilla and rail points toward Sebring.
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Moorehaven
Fla
National Guard
Martin
B. L. Adams
France
Priscilla
Sebring
Lake Okeechobee
Miami
Greater Plaint
Hollywood
Coral Gables
Citizens’ Committees
Dollar Day sales draw Frederick shoppers to stores
Hundreds of people from Frederick city and county visited area stores for two day Dollar Day sales. Shops reported sold out of many offerings as customers browsed wares and made multiple purchases, with extra clerks added to handle demand. Merchants praised the event and expect a larger sale next time.
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Frederick City
Frederick
Dentists End Meeting at Cumberland Club
Thirteen clinics including Dr I S Bader and other Cumberland dentists attended the Maryland State Dental Association semi annual meeting at the Fort Cumberland hotel. A 36 hole golf tourney luncheon and card party opened the gathering with Mayor T W Koon greeting attendees and Dr Alexander H Patterson replying. Tuesday featured a rubber plate technique demo by Dr Eader Eager and the event closed with a dance at the Cumberland Country Club. The swivel chair was patented by Thomas Jefferson.
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I. S. Bader
Maryland State Dental Association
Fort Cumberland
Cumberland
Bader
A. A. Radelif
3. T. Piles
Noah E. Kefauver
W. E. Trail
Maryland
Vginia
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Cumberland Country Clan
Fredericktonians Safe in Hollywood After Storm
Fredericktonians in Hollywood Florida reported safe after the recent hurricane. C E Cline, arriving to check on properties damaged but mostly spared, sent a telegram confirming relatives' peace of mind. Cline hired Ron W Poole to repair four buildings as work continues.
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Fredericktoniang
Hollywood
Florida
C.E Cline
Cline
Clie
Webb
Frederick
Ron W. Poole
One Life Lost in Ohio Storm Hits Cleveland
One life died in Ohio after cyclonic disturbances and damage estimated at 300000 dollars. Joseph Beadle reported one of five injured in the storm that swept Columbiana County. The death occurred yesterday, as authorities assessed the toll.
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Ohio
Cleveland
Joseph Beadle
Columbiana
Market Shows Quiet Strength and Mixed Trading
Sept 24 AP reports quiet strength in Joedas stock market with fears of higher interest rates easing temporarily. Public interest was apathetic and trading was thin though some shorts boosted select issues. Call money again at 4 3 per cent and total shares traded near 61 400 090. Notable attendees at the Dempsey Tunney fight included Dr Frank Hedces and others while Dr Robert C Howard traveled from New York to Philadelphia for potential medical aid.
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Tunney
Philadelphia
Tommy Reilly
Reilly
Dempsey
Peg York
Joedas
Salis
Httle
Shorts
Dempsey- Tunney Fich
Frank H. Hedces
H Neel Haller
E OP Thomas
Francis Horner
E Austin James
Lewis H Knock
Francis Parrott
Henry Nuesz
Robert C Howard
New York City
Dino Shea
New York
Howard
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Lewistown
Point of Rocks
Middletown Valley
Market Street
Carroll Creek
Zentz
West Patrick Street
West Church Street
Freett's Meadow
Baltimore Pike
Potomac Edison Company
Shank and Etzler Lime Company
Union Manufacturing Company
Wayside Inn
Wisner Street
M. J. Grove Lime Company
Seblersville
Cridge
Catoctin Cantry Club
Braddock Heights
Emmitsburg Pike
Harmony Grove
Bethel
Petersville
Buckeystown
Calvary Methodist Episcopal
Clearch
G. Ells Williams
Wolfstille
Sandy Hook
Catoctin
Burkittstille
Broad Run
Middle Creek
Virginia
Wellsville
Temporais
Ballenger Creek
Bucheystown Pike
Lime Kiln
W. F. Childs
Fishing Creek
Creagerstown
Marshall L. Zimmerman
Charlesville
Indian Springs
C. V. Sanner
Sanner
Robert G. Witter
Raymond Crum
Bucketstown
Trafic
Snyders Carate
Adams’ Garage
Othe B. Thomas
Dowds
Doubs
Fairviex
Owen
NEAD
Gena Tunney
Arrow
Sesquicentennial Stadium
Tuney
NEA
State Foresters
Independent Hose Company
Thi City
Jncal
Dme
McPherson
Notedy
Lang Siti
Ticket
David Bratt Baker
Magathy River
Gheen’s Island
Bakersacht
Charley W. Ross
Panor Johnson
Ross
R Are Potts
Frederick Harnacll
BE PL Thomas
McCain
Margaret Weller
Helen Cones
Gerrie J Ress, Jr
Minnesota
Dakotas
St. Paul, Milan
Can
Ada
Prairie Provinces
Saskat
Chewan
Alberta
Cial Agriculture Department
Dentists End
iThomas Jefferson
Fredericktonians
C. E Cline
Niawspa
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