Mob attacks and klan linked tar and feather case in Frederick area
In Frederick Maryland a mob tied to klan rumors attacked Miss Dorothy Grandon a 20 year old near Myersville. James Whom farmer who rescued her faced threats as police and local ministers debated the case. Henchman Leatherman denied leading the assault while Miss Grandon and Mrs Shank remained jailed as witnesses and suspects. The Whip farmer reported siege threats and withdrew from work while neighbors ostracized him for helping the victim.
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Frederick Md
Dorothy Grandon
Myersville
James
Miss Grandon
Wotmen
Nns Mze
Harry Leathermat
Shank
Grandon
Leatherman
T Brust
Tila
Randon
Traversville
Alemed O
Lloyd Shana
Zeman
Myerssile
Nand
Parmer
Whip
Loeb Leopold case shows mastermind motive and crime drive
Alienists describe Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold as emotionally underdeveloped. They planned a complex crime driven by a belief in their superior intellect and a desire for money, fame, and control, with Loeb as the alleged mastermind behind the fatal Franks incident and prior robberies.
Maharaja of Jind Arrives in Washington With Entourage
The Maharaja of Jind arrives in Washington with her royal highness the Maharani, three children, and a 20 member staff for a few days. The visit, a health related trip, includes possible consultation with a specialist in Philadelphia or New York aboard the Leviathan. The party stays at the Raleigh hotel and attracts attention in native dress, with limited press access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maharaja of
Jind
Maharani
Washington
Philadelphia
Raleigh
Europe
Hie
New York
Leviathan
Injury follows death of husband in a traffic crash
Mrs Ruth Cropley 18 who lived at 817 B street southeast had been widowed by Thornton Cropley 19 who drowned last Wednesday She was treated for shock and bruises after two autos overturned at Fourth and Staunton Place Northeast Six others were thrown from the vehicles Willam A Crowley brother in law of Mrs Cropley was arrested for driving without a permit but released on collateral Charles Williams 914 D Street Southwest drove the other car five people were riding Mrs Cropley lists B Street address though she had lived at Shadyside when her husband drowned in the Weat river
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Cropley
Thornton Cropley
Fourth
Staunton Place
Willam A Crowley
Cropley
Charlies Willams
Mra Cropley
Weat
Shadyside
Huge Display of Fireworks At Clarksburg Ceremonies
A huge fireworks display will cap the John W Davin notification ceremonies in Clarksburg West Virginia on August 11. The display will be set on a hill overlooking the city after the ceremonies. A special committee on fireworks chaired by James B. Rodhey and including D B McNicoll Frank B D Sewater and G D Heletn was formed by the general committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Wo Va
John W Davin
James B. Rodhey
D. B. McNicoll
Frank BD. Sewater
B Frankformer
G. D. ‘Heletn
Disabled veterans fast being trained for new jobs
The Veterans Bureau reports rapid rehabilitation for physically handi capped war veterans. In six months of 1924, 757 men in the Maryland Virginia West Virginia and District of Columbia district will be fully trained. National totals show 2,712 to complete training this month and 18,882 from July 1, 1924, to January 1, 1926, with 52,600 disabled veterans in training on July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans’ Bureau
Maryland
Virginia
West Virrginia
Frank T Hines
Hines
Veterans Bureau
San Martin Statue to Be Erected Here in New York
A replica of part of the Gen San Martin statue, likened to the George Washington of Argentina, arrived in New York for shipment. Gift of Argentina, approval given for site by Congress, location under study by Lieut Col Sherrill and the Argentine Ambassador, with Chevy Chase circle or Connecticut Avenue bridge as likely sites. Ground preparation to occur before shipping to avoid moves. Gen San Martin led 6000 Argentine soldiers across the Andes and helped award independence to Chile and liberate Peru.
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Gen San Martin
George Washington
Argentina
Buenos Aires
New York
Argéntina
Congress
Chevy Chase Circle
Connecticune Avenue
San Martin
Andes
Hacabuce
Bpaniah
Lima
I el Ila
Fire Sweeps 10 Acres Woods Near Avenel Maryland
A forest fire near Avenel on Sligo road burned over more than ten acres and threatened nearby farmhouses. Dry conditions hindered suppression. Silver Spring and Burnt Millis Scouts assisted before Maryland forestry officials took charge. The property previously belonged to the Seventh Day Adventists of Takoma Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapley
Sligo Road
Avenel
Amoke
Silver Spring
Maryland Forestry Bureau
Seventh Day Adventists
Takoma Park
District Gunners Take Accuracy Test Today
Fort Monroe hosts District Guardsmen as two weeks of camp end with target practice and visits to Buckroe Beach Ocean View Virginia Beach and Fort Story. The unit lists officers and men including Second Lieut Egries ton and Sergt LaRey Mann among others and recalls the 1919 accident involving Battery DeRussy No 1 with eye witness Sergt Gordon Perris present.
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Nho
Fort Monroe
Buckroe Beach
Ocean View
Virginia Beach
Washington
James D Egrieston
Sergi LaRey
Mann
Jack Haale
Pointer
Hylert Clare
Arthur L Fitzgibbon
Lloyd B Gowern
Everett E Miller
Frank
Heywood N Saunders
Louis T Hirst
Edwin Mereidith
James H Bramhal
William L. Carey
Perry W Michaels
Donald E Conwell
Ponard J McCarthy
James R Eakle
Edward F Ferneybough
Carl Hl Axline
Irving A Merelman
John A Kennedy
Lea BR Wilson
Charles M Cook
Claude A
119Th Cac
President to Break Ground for Hamline Church
President Coolidge will remove the first spadeful at the Hamline Methodist church ground breaking ceremony at 5 pm at Sixteenth and Allison streets NW. E D Godfrey, Edgar J. Booraem, Walter M Hastian and F C Stelzer to follow with second spade turns. The Rev Joseph T Herson to preside and music to be supplied by Interstate Commerce Commission band members. Nearby Iowa avenue church members join the consolidated Hamline congregation for the event. In a separate report, Rufus Thomas, 43, was arrested for striking Beatrice Porter, 24, in a doorway fight. she suffered a broken jaw.
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Hamline
Iowa Avenue
Interstata Commerce Commission
Rufus Thomas
Missour Avenue
Fourth Precinct
Beatrice Porter
Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Relief for Tired Feet
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to prevent blisters, ease sore spots, and reduce stinging from coins and bunions. It claims to stop friction in shoes and offers trial packages and a free walking doll via mail order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
de Hey
Harding Moment Highlighted by Bishop Freeman Sermon
In York Harbor Massachusetts July 27 Bishop James Freeman of Washington described President Harding's night before Armistice Day as his most inspiring moment. He cited plans for a national prayer after Arlington services and a growing spiritual consciousness in Washington to bridge political divides. The sermon urged support for Washington Cathedral and referenced Coolidge’s letter on religious conviction guiding the nation.
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York Harbor
Sddler
Washington
Harding
James E Freeman
Trinity Church
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Ogunquit
Rye Beach
Bishop Freeman
Alaska
Praver
Arlington
Freeman
Coolidge
America
Frewnan
Andrew W Molson
Treasury
Washington Cathedral
Cathedral
United States
John Cadwalader
Henry A Berwind
Francis A Lewis
Ules White
Baltimore
Callery
Chariers
Glover
Buckingham Ming
Freeman Washington
Bryan Lathrop
Chicago
Louis R Cheney
South
Manchester
Conn
H Lincoln
George L Sargent Roston
H Blanchard Pominick
Washington Beer Debt of 1633 Paid by Lawyers
In Oxford on July 27 American Bar Association members settled a 17s 10d unpaid Brasenose College debt incurred by Lawrence Washington in 1638 for bread and beer. After luncheon, they reviewed old records and agreed to subscribe 147s 10d to cover accrued interest, with the college agreeing to valuation of interest.
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Oxford
England
A. P
American Bar Association
Lawrence Washington
George Washington
Brasenose College
Brasenose
Washington
Modernism Reigns Now Editor Asserts at Temple Heights
New knowledge discredits ancient religious tradition and modern educated man must reformulate his religious philosophy. Heynold E Blight, editor of New Age, spoke at Temple Heights under Masonic Grand Lodge auspices, arguing science enriches life yet cannot satisfy the soul. Dr John Palmer, grand diplan of the lodge, presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heynold E
New Age Magazine
Temple Heights
Masonic Grand Lodge
God
Man
John Palmer Grand Diaiplan
Lodge
Rim Flies Off Wheel Breaks Plate Glass At Store
A rear wheel came off a passing automobile yesterday, striking and breaking a plate glass window of House Hermann Inc furniture dealers at Seventh and I streets NW. The rim rolled across the sidewalk, causing about 300 dollars in damage. Police reported the incident to Jesse Lewis of 209 Four and a Half Street SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carls
House & Hermann Inc Furniture
Jesse Lewis
Power plan in east to save coal tons yearly
A panel report urges a linked-up grid to meet rising demand with hydro and steam projects. It describes regional transmission lines, cost estimates, and site options across states from Massachusetts to Virginia, highlighting near-term plant development and cross-state cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recommendato & Far
Pullet Dagineer
Siperpower Court
Tloaser
Atta
Special Notices for New Roots and Roofing Firms
A fragmented notice offers contact details for The Tt open od and various firms including Asphalt Roofing Products Co and a Wisconsin Avenue address. It mentions prompt estimates and ventilation, with references to furnace service and carpet cleaning related inquiries. The readable fragments imply local business notices and solicitations.
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Will Somers
Will
Mary Shank
Mrs Shank
LOEB
Leopold
Bey
Ann Arbor
Robert
Robert Frank
Bobby Franks
Meade
Leeb
Rourishea
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Helen
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Deniste
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Unknown Soldier
Washington Post -Adv
College Slickers Yellow Or Olive Potomac Rubber Co., Inc
Bond
New York Ave
Siudebaker
Eiseman
Hoover Committee
Ward Oran
Las Dria
Colum
Asphalt Roofing Products Co
14Th ET
Louw Jon
Weit
William G Currie
Wisconsin Avenue
Yhanger
New York City
Wolcott
West 31St Street
GRAND
Broadway
31St Street
Navarre
38Th Street
7Th Avenue
Times Square
West 44Rd Streer
Hermitage
42Nd Street
9Th Avenue
Cumberland
54Th Street
Endicott
81St Street
Columbus Avenue
Martha Washington
East 29Th Street
Dar Netherland
5Th Avenue
59Th Street
Great Northern
West 57Th Street
Woodstock
West 43Rd Street
Canada
Wade Famoa
Jacques Cartier
Dominion
St Laurence Canad
Montreal
Ottawa
New World
Abraham
Chateau Beautful Murray
Saguenay
International
Hell Gate Bridge
Connecticut River Valles
Quebec
Murray Bai
Wilmington
West Philadelphia
North Philadelphia
Tregroen
Springfield
Murray Bay
T. L. Lipnett
Penneylvasia
14Th
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broadway Limited
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