Horner Takes Stand in Emmitsburg Trial For Embezzlement
The Horner embezzlement trial resumes as Andrew A. Horner testifies in his own defense after the prosecution rests. Witnesses recount bank relations between Horner and the Farmers State Bank of Emmitsburg and the firm Annan Horner Co. Post office receipts for the registered letters with the two notes were produced.
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Andrew A. Horner
Emmitsburg
Annan, Horner & Co
Urner
Worthington
Peter
Horner
Farmers’ Bank
Moon
Harry W. Nice
Edgar H. McBride
Baltimore Commercial Bank
Farmers’ State Bank of Emmitsburg
Farmers’ State Bank of
Farmers’ State Bank
Peter F. Burker
State
Annan, Horner and Company
State Bank
Burker
C. Milton Lancaster
Gwinn Crothers
Francis Matthews
Exhume of Slain School Girl Draws Crowds in Port Elizabeth
Emma Dickson, 16, whose body was found near a woods, was exhumed in Port Elizabeth New Jersey for an autopsy. Three physicians examined the grave trying to settle disputed points from the burial. No arrests are planned. Rosenour Property Sold at 12 West Third Street to John M. Culler. possession on November 1.
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Associated Press
Millville
Emma Dickson
Woods
Port Elizabeth
Oklahoma court eyes path to special legislative session
The Oklahoma Supreme Court upheld a voting election but legal barriers remain for a constitutional amendment to let House members meet without governor call. The issue centers on a petition for a special session and potential October ballot. Governor Walton challenged petition signatures. a new hearing was granted with no date set. In Enid, Battery A of the National Guard returned from duty under martial law as demobilization begins and soldiers head home.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Walton
State Supreme Court
House
Secretary of State
Supreme Court
Enid
Oklahoma National Guard
Died: farmer Robert C Humm of Harmony Grove
Robert Daniel Humm, a young farmer on his father's Bolton farm near Harmony Grove, died this morning after a ten day illness from acute Bright's disease. Born October 8, 1886, he left a wife Grace Holtz and two children Felon and Robert, along with his father John W. Humm and sisters. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM from the residence, with Rev. U S G Rupp and Rev. Robert Lee Bair officiating. burial at Mt Olivet cemetery. C B H Cline funeral director.
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Robert Daniel Humm
Bolton
Harmony Grove
Bright
Mr. Humm
John W. Humm
Clara Mainhart Humm
Frederick
Humm
Grace Holtz
William H. Holtz
Charlesville
Nso
Felon
Robert
Guy Albaugh
William ©. Humm
Claude F. Humm
U. S. G. Rupp
Robert Lee Bair
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
C. BH
Cline
Legion 10 Maps Out Program For Coming Year
The Maryland American Legion executive committee plans a 1923 program led by Col. D. John Markey. It prioritizes organizing Legion county councils, compiling veteran lists, securing headstones, Armistice Day events, a membership drive, National Educational Week, and a Christmas aid program for disabled veterans. County councils will coordinate with Department Headquarters and operate under its supervision.
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Maryland Department of the American Legion
Col
D. John Markey
American Legion
Baltimore
Legion
Col. Markey
Maryland Department
Maryland
Quartermaster Department
United States Army
Legion County Councils
Legion Councils
Legion County
Portable Building for St John’s Literary Inst
St John’s Literary Institute adds a portable rear building to handle 195 students, expected to exceed 200 soon. The frame structure with large windows houses first and second grades and a new business school room for shorthand typing English arithmetic and related subjects. The board of education purchased the building as main renovations are planned to expand facilities.
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St. John's Literary Institute
St. John's
Sisters of Notre Dame
Board of Education
St. John's i S
MAKE $150 AT CARD PARTY
The first card party of the season hosted by the local Catholic Daughters of America drew about 250 people at the Armory. Proceeds for St. John's Literary Institute were expected to exceed 150 dollars. Bridge and 500 were played across about 50 tables with many children present. Prizes were awarded per table and Naomi Geishert won the gold draw prize of 2.50 dollars. RefreshmentsSupported ticket sales were handled by Mrs. Lester Smith with help from Mrs. Walter Decker and Miss Mary Russell. The event was regarded as very successful.
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Catholic Daughters of America
Armory
St. John’s Literary Institute
Naomi Geishert
East Second Street
Lester Smith
Walter Decker
Mary Russell
Sale of Two Houses and Vacant Lot Ends in Transfer
Noah B. Cramer and Son sold two brick houses and a vacant lot at Nos 1067 and 109 East Sixth Street to Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Masser for William R. Getzendaner. Mr. Masser plans immediate construction of two modern homes on the lot.
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Noah B. Cramer
New York Brokerage Firm Marshall and Company Fails
The New York stock exchange announced the failure of Robert P. Marshall and Company with an involuntary bankruptcy petition showing assets of about 2.34 million and liabilities near 2 million. The firm held significant stakes in Jones Brothers Tea Company and blamed margin calls and unpaid receivables for the collapse. Counsel said preliminary figures show assets exceeding liabilities by nearly half a million and expected full creditor payment soon.
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Associated Prose
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Robert P. Marshall and Company
Jones Brothers Tea Company
Marshall and Company
Agsseta
Maryland Auxiliary Officers Meet in Baltimore
The Maryland Department of the American Legion Auxiliary held a meeting at the American Legion Club rooms in Baltimore to plan for the National Convention in San Francisco. Four Maryland delegates will attend, with actions postponed for later and a kinder garten legislation effort discussed.
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Maryland Department of the American Legion Auxiliary
Baltimore
San Francisco
George Birely
Maryland Department
American Legion Club
West Mulberry Stret
Maryland
Annapolis
Francis Scott Key
Legion
Rosewood
Birely
Joseph T. Pyles
Hart
Fisher Purchases Detrick Property on Fast Second
A. E. Fisher bought the former J. M. Detrick home on Fast Second Street and will take possession October 15, moving from 229 East Second Street. He plans to build a rear garage and has offered his current house for sale.
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A. E. Fisher
Fast Second Street
J. 3. Detrick
Rich Society Woman's Peculiar Death Probed
Mrs Charles Webb a New York and Philadelphia society figure died after a three week illness at the West Chester-Biltmore country club. Officials announced a thorough investigation into the cause amid curiosity over a recent will change and Webb’s private fortune valued between two and three million dollars.
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Associated Freas
Rye
N. Y
Charles Webb
New York
Philadelphia Society
West Chester County
Webb
West Chester-Biltmore Country Club
William J. Myer
Mrs. Webb
Frances Parkinson Keyes to Speak at Rural Women’s Clubs Meet
Frances Parkinson Keyes, famed club woman and Good Housekeeping associate, will headline the Federation of Rural Women's Clubs semi annual meeting in Frederick on November 15. Her acceptance letter arrived today, and she will address club work and aims to make the event a standout in local club life.
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Frances Parkinson Keyes
Good Housekeeping
Federation of Rural Women’s Clubs
America
Keyes
Frederick
Federation
Court of St. James
Keyas
Women to Conduct Booth at the Fair
Rural county women’s clubs will operate an eating booth at the fair. Each club runs a separate exhibit in the women’s building while the clubs collectively manage food and service. Sandwiches cake candy ice cream coffee and milk will be served under nutrition guidance.
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Court House
Tarentina
Wreck of Burlington No. 30 Tragedy Near Casper
Reported last night a Burlington passenger train plunged into Coal creek near Casper Wyoming during a flood. Estimates say about 40 to 50 people died with 28 of 3 1 2 Pullman passengers known safe.
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Associated Press
Casper
Wyo
Burlington
Denver
Col
Coal Creek
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Here
Platte River
Bank Employes Annual Outing Ends in Tragedy
Members of the Farmers and Mechanics National Bank and their families attended a Thurs out ing at Sauble Inn Taneytown. A Burlington Railroad train crash near Coal Creek led to many deaths and rescues as passengers escaped to the bank sleepers and river embankments amid fading light and rain.
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Farmers and Mechanics National Bank
Sauble’s Inn
Taneytown
Glenn 0. Garber
James HE. Hurrin
F. L. Stoner
C. A. Gilson
R. E. Delaplaine
Wm. B. Fitter
Farmers and Mechanics Bank
Kentucky
James H. Harris
R. Ames Hendrickson
A. H B. Collinus
Charles B.T. Hendrickson
James F. Harris
William E. Filler
Wiliam
Kolb
David Cramer
Willan H. Mc Kinney
D. Trego McKinney
Frank L. Stoner
Orville Wright
Baltimore
A. B. Collinus
Glenn C. Garber
W. c. Birely
W. B. Bennett
Florence
Garber
John D. Hendrickson
O. P. Bennett
Evelyn Smith
Misa Margaret Doll
Rebecca Wilcoxon
Burlington Railroad
I Wag
Coal Creek
Denver
Relef
Tle
Casper
Stock Market Holds Steady Amid Sluggish Trading
New York on September 28 reports stock prices steady in the second hour while trading remains sluggish. Lorillard leads tobacco shares with gains of one to two and a half points as leaders move in narrow ranges. Call money opens at 1 4 percent and total sales reach about 600 000 shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Hmita
Ward murder case jury retires for verdict
The jury in the Ward murder case retired to consider its verdict shortly after 12 30 p m in White Plains New York with Waiter Ward charged in the murder of Clarence Peters.
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Associated Prean
White Plains N. Y
Waiter
Ward
Clarence Petera
Floods Sweep Wyoming Towns
Sheridan Wyoming reports Goose and Little Goose Creeks overflow after heavy rains. Residents rush to safety as water stands one to three feet in sections of town. Also notes J Buckner Debnam named executive secretary of the Baltimore City Club and summarizes remarks on telephone speech.
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Associated Press
Sheridan
Wya
City Club
J. Buckner Debnam
Baltimore
Debnam
Chambers of Commerce
Citizens' Committee
Dayton
Ohio
Frederick Chamber of Commerce
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New
Jersey
Espa
Robert C. Rumm
Boys’ High School
ST. John’s Literary Inst
Benefit For Catholic Daughters of America
Auxiliary OF Legion Meets
Mrs. Keyes
Wyoming
Burlington and Quincy
Lhe
Glen Rock
Uhorge Evenson
Dhunly
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