Grand Jury Reports 1925 Session Findings in Frederick County
The September term grand jury in Frederick County examined 309 witnesses over 12 days, filed 74 indictments and 74 presentments, and made 100 investigations. It notes incidents of perjury, bootlegging, and gambling, and urges county improvements and vigilant law enforcement. It also reports on Montevue and jail conditions and recommends facility updates and witness waiting areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felus
William P. Morsell
Urner
Worthington
Ircuit
Frederick County
Maryland
Circmt
Ridgeville
Grand Jury
Montevue
Connir
Court House
Hig Fair Cendurn
Fs Tark Skeri
Inzomar Albangh
One Killed When Auto Hits Car on Wrong Side Road
Frank McDonald 28 of Mt. Airy died at home from a brain concussion after a Baltimore pike crash near Ridgeville. His wife and two children survived. the Bakery truck driver James Bruce was arrested for parking on the wrong side and fined $10 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McDonald
Mt. Airy
Baltimore Pike
Ridgeville
McDonald
Frank Lewis
Glenelg
Baltimore
Lewis
Clarence M. Murray
M. J. Grove Lime Company
Parker
James Bruce
Murray
Bruce
Scott and Wifes Denied Divorces in Michigan Ruling
Alpena Michigan September 26 Frank D Scott congressman and Edna James Scott his wife both denied divorce in a Circuit Court decision. Scott alleged cruelty and misconduct accusing his wife of indiscreet relations with three men including Captain Wilbur Sumner and Harry Wyckoff. Mrs Scott filed a cross bill charging the husband gambled high stakes and drank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Alpena
Mich
Frank D Scott
Michigan
Edna James Scott
Frank D. Emerick
Scott
Wilbur Sumner
Army Air Service
Harry Wyckoff
Washington
Europe
Gettysburg College Dedication Meets Gettysburg Lehigh Football
The Gettysburg Chamber invites Frederick Chamber members to the dedication exercises at Gettysburg College on Saturday October 3. A football game will follow between Gettysburg and Lehigh College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg Chamber of Commerce
Frederick Chamber of Commerce
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg
Lehigh Colgeses
Frederick Grand Jury Commends Local Officials and Society
Chief Walsh and Frederick police are praised for securing information and testimony. Louise Nelson and the Children’s Aid Society receive commendation for guardianship during a pathelic case. States Attorney William M. Storm is lauded for integrity and questioning. Foreman William P. Morsell is credited for leadership during investigations and the jury asks to be discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
William P. Morsell
Building Plans Discussed At Hood College Board Meeting
Hood College directors reviewed reports from building, instruction, finance and campaign committees. A new dormitory and central heating plant were authorized for opening in 1927, with a $500,000 Endowment and Building campaign to be launched, and progress on road work and campus improvements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoo. College
Geo. W. Williams
Coblentz Sfall
Reformed Church
Emory L. Coblentz
A.S. DeChant
Hanover
James H. Gam- Trill, Jr
J. H. Apple
James H. Gambrill
E. §. Bremer
Williams
E. 3. Bremer
Lancaster
Joseph Ti. Apple
A. R. Brodbeck
Eaory T. Cobiertz
James H. Gambrill, Jr
Henri L. G. Kieffer
Frederick
Abner
DeChant
Frank Leiter
Haerstown
EB. T
Skyles
Cumberland
A. E. Traxall
Somerset
T. M Wood
Chambersburg
Scott R. Wagner
Hacetstown
H. H. Ranck
Washington
Commissions Discuss Debt Over Teacups in Paris
In Washington and Paris negotiators continue debt talks with informal teacup diplomacy after stalled formal sessions. Secretary Mellen accepted an invitation to dine with M Caillaux and other French delegates at the embassy as a first in a string of daily luncheons to propel understanding beyond the stalled conference room. A midsection note mentions German violinists and a humorous image of frogs roughening the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Mellen
M. Caillaux
First Frost Of Fall Forms Friday Night
The first frost of fall formed Friday night as the thermometer fell to 41 degrees, the season’s lowest. Reports from city and county areas noted frost this morning, with fair and warmer weather forecast tonight and possible warmer highs in the western state on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stata
States plan to condemn Harpers Ferry bridge if needed
Maryland and West Virginia plan to take condemnation steps to seize the Harpers Ferry Potomac River bridge from the Harpers Ferry and Potomac Bridge Company if the owners refuse to sell. A conference led by Governor Gore set a path for state attorneys general to decide whether federal or state courts will handle the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
West Virginia
Potomac River
Harpers Ferry
Howald M. Gore
Formey
A. D. Steed
B. E. Gray
Roads Commission
Harpers Ferry and Potomac Bridge Company
Legion Caravan Plans for Sunday Gettysburg Visit
Elaborate preparations by Francis Scott Key Post No 11 and the auxiliary outline a Sunday reception for the American Legion caravan from Washington led by Stuart Walcott Post. District Legionnaires arrive about 11, welcome at the court house, unveil the original Stamp Act order, visit Mt. Olivet cemetery, and dine at the Key Hotel before returning to Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Loase
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Gettysburg
Frederick
Francis Scott Key Hotel
Francis Scott Key
No. 11
American Legion
Washington
Stuart Walcott Post
District of Columbia
District Legionnaires
Court House
Hammond Urner
William M. Storm
Legion
Eil
Haugh
Frederick County
Barbara Fritchie
Albert Lentz
Mason and Dixon Hne
Pennsylvania State Constabulary
Fréderick
Frederick Legionnaires
Auxiliary
Robert E Mattingly
Isaac Gans
Chmber of Commerce
Frank I. Peckham
Charles Riemer
Stuart Walcott
Walter Heed
Mont Aloard Naval Hospitals
Only 3 Saved Reports Made To Washington Say
A string of wireless reports from Newport and Boston recounts the sinking of the submarine 8 51 after a collision with the steamer City of Rome off Block Island. Three survivors were identified, eight officers and crew are missing, and naval operations and inquiries continue as Salvage ships and divers attempt to raise the sunken craft.
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Newport
R. 1
Block Island
City of Rome
Newport Naval Training Station
Vincent Astor
Nourmahal
Putman
C. W. Shaw
Boston
City of Tome
Diehl
City of
Rome
Charleston Navy Yard
80. S
Rome O. K
New York
New London
Pitman
Naval Training Station
Meg- Sane
Dewey Kile
M. &. Lira
A. Geier
Boston Navy Yard
Divine
Vulcan
Washington
P-51
Rodney H. Dobson
Brockport
XN. Y
Harlow M. Pino
Long Beach
Cal
Hascden
Dillon
S.C
T. A Glasscolt
San Antonio
Texas
Flob. Foster
Nutley
N. J
Ensign
E. W. Ebert
Miners’ Warrior
N.Y
Wilbur
City
Nome
Arcanite
Bin
First Presbyterian Church to Observe 100th Anniversary
Plans for the observance of the 100th anniversary of the First Presbyterian church move from West Fourth street to West Second street. The congregation has met in its 1925 building since 1927, with a tentative November 1 centennial date and an elaborate program planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
West Fourth Street
Weat Second Street
Albert S. Brown
T. S. Gaehr
George B. McCleery
Fourth and
Bentz Streets
Patrick Davidson
Susan Keller
Henry McCleery
Joseph Fleming
John McPherson
John Ritchie
John Reynolds
Davidson
J. G. Hamner
Princeton Theological Seminary
J. W. McCullough
Presbyterian Church
Lafayette
America
Presbyterian
Mt Olivet Cemetery
Mr. Davidson
Rescue of Doctor From Bandit Capture in Peking
Dr. Harvey J. Howard of Rockefeller Hospital in Peking was kidnapped by bandits in July and has been rescued. Government officials report the safe return of the physician and the end of the abduction episode with no further details on suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sandits
Peking
Harvey J. Howard
Rockefeller Hospital
City of Rome Sees Submarine Sinkage as Loss
Secretary Wilbur says a submarine loss is not certain and three survivors on a steamer are injured. The captain may have landed the men, while the navy continues to operate on the theory that there are still survivors aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Wilbur
Navy
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Mara
Wife
Hood
Lakehurst
N. 3
Shenandoah
Naval Court of Inquiry
C. Querenheim
James H. Collier
Tigger
North
Middle Atlantic
United States
Florida
Markell HL Nelson
Mo Nelson
Hollywood
Wm. 5
Cozens Realty Company, Inc
Cozens
Casper E. Cline
Nelson
John L. Beall
Portsmouth
Nhs
Camden
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