26 Sep 1927
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1927
Page
1
A collision left Madhien Little with serious head and facial injuries. The Ford was wrecked while Blue Ridge Transportation Co. operates the scene as responders treat two severely injured occupants.
An enthusiastic meeting was held as 31 candidates were initiated into the Jr. O. U. A. M. at Frederick. Delegates from Lovettsville Cumberland Hagerstown and other towns attended. Leaders praised immigration stance and civic value while remarks by National Representative Bennett and State Councilor France highlighted membership growth and the order’s aims. A banquet followed the ceremony.
Fragmentary OCR item lists multiple surnames and personal references. The readable text references a tenth husband and several capitalized names, but specifics, dates, and events are missing. Further context is needed to create a reliable summary.
The Alexander Hotel Corporation of Haserstown sold 573000 of 10 year 6 3 4 per cent mortgage bonds before market. Construction begins today on a 1 900 000 hotel to be completed by August. Wiggins brothers to manage hotel under 21 year contract after completion. Directors include Holzapfel Armstrong and E L Bisters.
Walter C. Whiffen longtime Associated Press Moscow correspondent had his ashes scattered over Moscow after a funeral that drew a large crowd. The ashes were carried in a flowered urn and spread from a military airplane by M Kotoff and aides at about 560 feet.
Seven U S destroyers of the 45th Division arrived in Saigon as plans to fete the American sailors were announced. The Paul Jones hosted an official visit and a government dinner was planned for officers with entertainments for the men.
An early report states a train collision with a handcar injuring four men in Maryland. W. O. Kesneds, J. M. Hops, A. E. Bowman, and P. R. Shank were mentioned as involved, with Bowman hospitalized and others receiving treatment.
The upcoming term lists many larceny and liquor law charges with hearings scheduled from September 29 to October 6. Names include William Dorsey Harry Jacobs Elmer Jacobs David Gray Stanley Hunt Samuel Sims Fred Moss and more with varied charges such as burglary forging rape bastardy and assault.
Sven Dan Berg a draughtsman was sentenced to a year and a day in the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary for stealing government plans to build five Newport News cruisers. He pleaded guilty and admitted attempting to extort a reward by threatening disclosure to a foreign power. Government inquiry found Berg acted alone.
An Akron incident near Fulton Field describes an automobile and plane collision during landing. The report notes crashes forecast and injuries to several occupants, with the plane skimming the ground and a passenger hurt.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a patient with severe complications and high blood pressure. No clear names, places, dates, or outcomes are readable to confirm specifics.
Dozens of drivers clog Halethorpe streets as crowds head to the Fair of the Tron Horse. Police report traffic meters at hours long delays with thousands arriving near the venue. Spectators wander the grounds amid makeshift stairways and a festive crowd despite the stoppage.
Police blame Sac co Vanzetti sympathizers for two attempted railway bombings along the Riviera as the American Legion good will tour trains pass. One blast wrecked track near Goile Juan. another near Cannes failed to explode. Inspectors thwarted further harm. Legionnaires guarded en route to Genoa. A Graceham Christian Endeavor convention agenda follows with talks, contests, and electing officers.
Mrs John L Duvall wife of Indianapolis mayor was named City Comptroller succeeding Clauds F Johnson who had held the post since September 1 Johnson formerly police chief was made head of the city detective department Mayor Duvall was found guilty last week of violating the Corrupt Practices Act during the 1925 election fined 1000 dollars sentenced to 21 days in jail and barred from public office for four years from November 2 1925 If Duvall resigns Mrs Duvall would become the citys chief executive.
Britain secured the Schneider Cup in Venice on September 26 capturing the event and all rivals. The race saw Major Ardi as prior Norfolk winner, with Captains Gaazzetti and Ferrario forced out while the circuit faced disruptions from methamphetamine concerns.
Reported ambush yields $85,000 cash loss as two lone bandits flee after a car collision and window shot incident. Authorities search Pratt Street area for suspects.
A brief market note from New York highlights price reactions across sectors amid trading activity. Analysts note shifts in commodities and equities with cautious optimism and cautious selling pressures.
A gasoline drum exploded at a Loudoun County Virginia home injuring Garland Clatterbuck age ten who died later that night. His brother, age twelve, was knocked down. both boys were left with an older sibling while their parents called neighbors. The drum had been emptied and a match ignited the gas inside, striking the chest of Garland. Funeral arrangements were pending with J L Ackle as director and a service likely at Hillboro Cemetery, about ten miles from Harper’s Ferry.
In New York on September 26 a 65-year-old man Biaggio Arsenio shot and killed seven-year-old Angeline Constance in her sleep. Police say the incident stemmed from fury over his daughter's elopement with a man introduced by the parents. Arsenio fled over a roof as shots were fired in nearby rooms.
Rome reports ten railway workers perished when a rescue train slid into the flooded Isargo River while travelling toward Tellina in upper Trentino. Villages along the river were submerged amid floods.
A partial OCR text shows three men harmed during raids today with unclear details. The fragment mentions fellow races, assignments, andPermission questions, but lacks concrete names, places, or dates. Further readable content needed to specify entities and outcome.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a resignation tied to a federation reserve and a bank named EEE S. No clear persons, places, or dates are readable. The text hints at a governance or financial context but lacks concrete facts to define a complete news item.
Washington dispatch notes Arthur Barton of Atlanta could become the Anti Saloon League superintendent after Wayne Wheeler's death. Barton, 60, has long been a top organizer and lobbyist for Prohibition, with strong church ties and influence in the South. Officials weigh whether he would accept the demanding post and its political battles.
Snow blankets the Northwest with four inches in South Dakota and two inches in England as temperatures plunge. Storms bring rain and record lows. in Hong Kong a typhoon injuries and property losses total about 1 million dollars. German floods cause 32 million marks in damage, with private losses around 14.5 million marks.
A Willys Knight touring car left the road at Devil's Elbow in Ellicott City and tumbled about sixty feet onto a truck garden. The crash injured all aboard, including a man, wife, and two children, with one reported seriously hurt and a baby escaping with a broken arm. Traffic halted as rescuers rushed the wounded to a hospital and spectators still viewed the wreck by late afternoon.
The News presents a 29 page edition announcing Freder First Fashion and Business Show opening at the Armory on Tuesday at 7:24. Kiwanis sponsors provide program details and exhibition features. Proceeds benefit underprivileged children in Frederick city and surrounding areas.
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