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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1928
Page
1
Frost is predicted tonight as temperatures fall about 10 degrees overnight. The Harvest Moon is visible this month and autumnal conditions bring cool, cloudy days with possible afternoon showers. a 46 degree low earlier was the coolest since May. The Harvest Moon festival is noted with details on its agricultural origins and timing around the autumnal equinox.
Snow falls in Chautauqua New York during early fall weather as residents note the unusual September onset. Limited readable text mentions Jamesonn and a caption date of Sept 24 with fragmented context about local conditions.
A Democratic organized program airs across 14 channels tonight. The event promotes studies on public affairs and reputations, led by party organizers with discussion topics and speakers noted in advance.
A newspaper snippet notes a Red Ross Fund for Hurricane Relief contributing 708 dollars with a Bible class collection of 838.59 dollars. Mentions Ida E Borah Republican at an industrial plant and agencies, with Eastern Standard Time reference and an emphasis that the amount also helps swell the total.
Beginning October 1 householders must separate ashes from other refuse and place them in separate cans. An ordinance enacted by the mayor and aldermen imposes penalties for noncompliance to speed up collection and align with practices in other cities. Edward T. Ridgeway will oversee the three year garbage collection contract.
The Frederick County fund for hurricane victims in Porto Rico and Florida surpassed 700 dollars as of Sunday. Local contributions included Everedy Company with 50 dollars and staff at Metropolitan Life Insurance Company aiding the relief. The Red Cross plans appeals to business groups and fraternal organizations while shelter and supplies are organized for the homeless.
Mrs Katherine Clark thirty six of Boston Massachusetts was found hacked and battered near Foot hills fifteen miles from Spokane Washington. A hatchet lay by the body and county prosecutor Greenough said Clark arrived last Friday in Spokane after correspondence about marriage. Archie F Moock a mill worker held for questioning as a possible suspect with robbery suspected as motive.
Philadelphia report says two men fought over a gambling debt in a stall hotel room. Frank Pegano known as Lefty White, 34, died after four gunshots. Harry W. Stein age 35, also known as W Brooks, was found dead with two gunshot wounds. Police called both men small time racketeers.
Chicago notes the coldest September day in weather bureau history aside from Sept 3 1899 with readings of 36 F at 5 am and some thermometers at 32 F. The report also mentions a meeting in Destey Etch and visits to Morcai Canada and a Sovereign Grand Lodge event. Market data shows Market Sales 4 106 008 shares and totals near 4 100 000 shares amid a broad price shift in metals oils and foods.
Chicago reports a new Blackhand letter demanding $5,000 and threatening the boy Billie Ranter's family with death and bombing their home. Authorities seized the missive to verify if it mirrors previous kidnapping demands. State's Attorney Hoffman said the evidence is insufficient to deport 35 aliens tied to Sicilian racketeering.
Chicago reported its 59th bombing of the year last night rocking a three story block and burying a peanut roaster under debris. Residents rushed into the streets as the blast damaged homes and fronts of local shops. Police and fire responders investigated the downtown area.
A Fashion Show edition highlights AZ fashion trends and business coverage amid winter snow conditions. It notes designers, boutiques, and seasonal retail strategies shaping urban style scenes during the snow period.
The article lists Democratic bolters including Henry Breckenridge Carl Freeman J C Penner George Lane and many others with ties to Wilson McAdoo and anti saloon league figures. It notes Republicans bolting and promises a follow up on prominent Smith Republicans.
River condition report notes the Potomac weather with cloudy conditions on the Virginia side and clear skies on the Maryland shore at Point of Rocks.
Seven hundred pastors and laymen at the Northeast City Methodist Conference endorsed Herbert Hoover for President after four hours of secret session. The union urged voters to support Hoover and spoke against political underworld influence.
In Billings Montana a large fiery cross burned for about an hour just north of the business district on the eve of Governor Alfred E. Smith democratic presidential candidate arrival. Explosions from dynamite nearby preceded the blaze.
Property deeds record transfers among residents and townspeople including Ads Lampe to Chas W Lough. Serene Motter to James D Enright. EK A Toms to Mary E Toms. Mary E Toms to EE A Tom. Alice Gluth to J Ebarts Miller. Guy C Roser to Wilson T Carmack. Paul Bernhardt to Ada M O Bryant. Marriage licenses list Scadden Rudy. Carr Rice. Comer Starner. Steele Smith. Murray Buckenstal. A club meeting at Jug Bettge Club on Baltimore pike includes election remarks, games, and a lecture on voting.
New deficit figures emerge as ganster probers report totals around $102 000 in liabilities tied to Garster case. Creditors face partial recovery while East Lexington Provident Building assets are noted and shareholders expect limited returns.
New York dispatch reports Casper Holstein a wealthy Harlem sportsman and Turf Club president walked into a police station and said his captors released him after receiving $3 fare. Police arrested Michael Bernstein another Harlem truck man who allegedly demanded a $17 000 ransom. Holstein valued at about $500 000 as a top gambler.
A tele gram from Kota Radja in northern Sumatra reports ten lepers killed and four wounded as a leper colony resisted officials attempting treatment. The district commissioner and his military escort fired in self defense after lepers attacked with knives and lances. 29 people were involved including men and women.
A coolidge pet named Rob Roy dies in a hospital after an illness. Details are sparse in the readable text.
The report notes extensive Sunday activities across multiple churches. Rev Dr G. E. Wilton preached at a large City Church with choir and instrumental music. Attendance surpassed 600 for Sunday school with leaders planning Promotion Day and Holy Communion next week. United Brethren held Harvest Home services with sizable attendance and various musical offerings.
Plans by the Federation of Rural Women's Clubs of Frederick County outline an exhibit at the Frederick Fair October 16 19. The two booth display titled How to get the most out of the year covers days of the week and year holidays with booths represented by clubs from all areas. The canning booth focuses on yearly budgets and the effort emphasizes motion over quantity. Names of participating clubs and local organizers are listed along with meeting notes from the county courthouse.
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