Four rescued as fire traps family in Maryland home
Four members of Javence Wiles family on West Fourth Street Frederick were rescued from a second floor window by a passerby with a ladder. Fire crews from four Frederick companies battled the blaze, saving the house and contents though interior damage was extensive. One firefighter suffered non serious arm injuries while trying to force a glass door. The origin remains undetermined, blamed by the family on a defective fuse. The Wiles family and housekeeper were relocated to a neighbor’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Javence Wiles
Wiles
Ten
Louise
Quinn
George Krantz
Shookstown
Krantz
James Pmbet
Fredick
Charles Brooks
Pire Company
Frederick City
famiy
Pubels
Dubel
Dodge
Washington, D.C
George Rummers
West Fourth
conal
Bankruptcy Petitions Filed by Wiles and Wife in Liberty
Elmer S Wiles and Mary N Wiles of Liberty have filed separate bankruptcy petitions in District Court through attorney Carlos Matlias The Wiles petition lists assets of 2985 and debts of 5481 68 The petitions were referred for adjudication as bankrupt and Felson appointed to handle the case with Pelton and Pelton referenced in the proceedings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer S. Wiles
Libertyan
bankimptcy District Court
Carlos Methias
wee
Saeed Holden Pelton
ner ec
Mary N . Wiles
oriyi
Sabubis
Felson
Bodyguard of Diamond Shot Down in New York
New York April 2 AP Joseph Burke bodyguard of the late Jack Legs Diamond died of wounds after being shot six times in a Brooklyn speakeasy. Burke arrived in two large cars from Mrs Diamond’s after Diamond’s December death. Two men entered the club and opened fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph Burke
iate
Weather summary for today and past data
Fragmented report shows 0.5 inch precipitation in 24 hours ending 6 AM. April total about 11 inches with unclear year 1932 figures. Temperatures around 35 degrees. Wind and pressure details are unreadable.
Fishing Here Before Season Opens Costs $50
Two Pennsylvania residents, W L Crawford of Dillsburg and Mulford Slough of Carisse, were fined $25 each after attempting trout fishing on Hunting Creek near Thurmont before the Maryland season opened. Justice William J Stone presided. Maryland law would have allowed the activity only when the Pennsylvania residents paid the penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Wiliam J Stone
Thurmont
W.L. Crawford
Dillsburg
Mulfoerd Slough
Carisie
Hunting creek
Phebus
Tre Penn
Not to Wed Baruch's Son Says Miss Mann
Announcement posted at the first office stated Bernard Mannes Baruch, son of Bernard M. Baruch, would marry Miss Warbfred Beatrice Mann. An item at Mann’s home said the marriage was canceled. The AP reported jobs news noting 2 million job gains nationwide and a Texas roster rise to 400,429 with optimism the relief would go over the top by May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BARUCH
MISS MANN
Texas
Memphis Carnival Draws Over Ten Thousand In Pageant
A southern ruler with prison society ties and the J scion lead a three day Memphis carnival event drawing more than ten thousand attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Publish List of Tax Delinquents Next Saturday
City plans to publish a list of delinquent taxpayers next Saturday as required by advertising rules. If taxes remain unpaid, the city will proceed to collect by law. The mayor and aldermen weigh expense reductions and revenue needs while reviewing water rate changes to be acted on at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
enroy
Garner Sees Adjournment Before Two Conventions
Washington April 2 AP Speaker Garner said Congress would adjourn by June 10 after the tax bill clears the House. The Senate agrees. Republican convention opens June 14 in Chicago and the Democrats meet June 27. Garner: Ninety percent of the House favors adjournment before the conventions.
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Washington
Garner
House
Congress
Senate
Chicago
State traffic fines report from Rockr court shows 5991 total
The Motor Vehicle Commissioner reports total fines of 5991 for the past week, with four fifths from counties. Notable cases include Frederick-Charles W. Kizne under influence fined 260, Jack Rosen 19 for no markers, Tessang 20 for failing to stop, and William D Depiit 1 for reckless driving. Licenses for Charles W. Xtine, Frederick Route 5, and A.E. Boyds revoked for driving under liquor. Leonard Lyles denied license for unauthorized use.
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Rockr
Motor Vehicle Commissioner
courcy
Frederck
Charles W. Kizne
Squarx
Jack Rosen
Tessang
St. William
boulevard
Knoxville
Iona E. Herz
Charles W. Xtine
Frederick
Boyds
Leonard Lyles
Monrovia
Awnings Catch Fire At J Clarke Devilbiss Store
Firefighters battled an awning blaze at the J Clarke Devilbiss grocery near North Market and West Third after a cigarette caused flames around 10 15 this morning. Mr Devilbiss and bystanders used water buckets until the Junior fire engine arrived and contained the damage to the awning, estimated at about 20 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clarke Devilbiss
North Market
West Third
Four Men Hanged Negro Found in Woman's Room
Four men in Crockett Texas were suspected of hanging a Black man found in a woman’s bedroom. The incident involved men named Arch Maples and others from the Crockett area, tied to a farm and old tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockett
Tex
Texas
H. negro
Crockett Arch Maples
Selling Converges Upon Railroad Shares
A New York AP report describes rail shares rallying late as short covering spurred modest gains in a two hour session. Despite extreme price swings of one to four points, the closing hour saw a slight decline of about two cents as traders steadied.
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New York
Maryland Classis Women Missionary Society Meet in Grace Church
The Women's Missionary Society of Maryland Classis of the Reformed Church met at Grace Reformed Church on Tuesday April 1974. Sessions included Reminiscent Period talks by Mrs John L. Barnhart and Hood College speaker Rev William R. Barnhart. Grace Church served supper. Delegates and officers from Westminster, Hagerstown, and Middletown attended. The General Synod triennial meeting will be in Cleveland May 25 to 28, with delegates listed. Afternoon and evening sessions were open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Missimary Society of Maryland Classis
the Reformed church ac
Grace Reformed church
wits
gttv
John L. Barnhart
Baltimore
William R. Barnhart
Missionary Society of Grace
Reformed church
Levi C. Walker
Paul Willard
Daniel Thomas
Ares
Hasty C. Smith
Women’s Missionary Society of Maryland
Grace church
Elmer Dixon
hostess society
Ais af. Spangler Kieffer
Classical society
Women’s Mussionary Society of Maryland
Classis
Harry N. Bassler
Westminster
Scott
R. Wagner
Hagerstown
R. G. Foltz
Sfarrland Classis
Bary N. Bassler
Joseph EL
KR. S. J. Dutrow
Girls’ Missionary Guild of Maryland
F. A. Rosenberger
Walkersville
Myles Reissnider
State Guild
Gerard Resigns as Democratic Treasurer
Washington April 2 AP James W Gerard announced to the House that he has resigned as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee effective immediately. Officials said campaign pressures were heavy and that a successor would be chosen by Chairman Raskob to devote his full effort to the victory drive.
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Washington
James W Gerard
hey
House of Representatives
Democratic National committee
onir
National Committee
Gerard
campagan
Raskob
Mother and three children die in Port Jefferson fire
Mrs. Orna B Brandt, 29, and her three children aged 7 and 3 lost their lives early today when a frame home at Port Jefferson Station near here burned. Firemen said a storage blaze overheated, and the family’s site was found burned apart from Mrs Brandt who had been living elsewhere.
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Port Jeferson
Orna B. Brandt
Smad
Port Jefferson station
here
firmen
Ruth Bryan Owen III Stricken With Flu in Atlas Hotel
AP reports Ruth Bryan Owen III, daughter of the late William Jennings Bryan, is in a hotel at Atlas with flu symptoms not considered serious. Members of the House are ordered by Dr. George W. Cattel to take complete rest. A surprise birthday party is noted for Mrs. Povlay at the home of Mr and Mrs Eugene Winson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Bryan Owen
Ftor
Atlas
Trappe Bank Robbed of 2000 Dollars in Heist
Three masked bandits robbed the Trappe Farmers and Merchants Bank of Easton, taking about 1500 to 1800 dollars after forcing two men into the rear, locking them in a cellar, and fleeing in an automobile. Police placed road checks as Leonard reported a possible license. The Oxford post office nearby had also been looted earlier in the night.
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Trappe, Md
Trappe
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank of Easton ass
Maloney
Leonard
Key
Sher A
Raymond Carrol
Oxford
Molly Stewart
Ste
Washington
OPEN HEARINGS ON BONUS LEGISLATION APRIL 11
Washington reports Acting Chairman Crisp fixed April 11 to open hearings on full payment of the soldiers bonus. He said a week’s rest after tax bills and a short vacation period influenced the scheduling while advocates will be heard. Hoover warned against passage and House leaders oppose the measure. Weather outlook: rain in parts of the Middle and North Atlantic states with cooler temperatures early in the week and some return to above normal later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crisp
House
Ways and Means Committee
risp
Hoover
Mr. Bakers Birthday Observed and Restored Health
Joseph D Baker marks his birthday today among friends as he recovers fully and resumes routine life. The note celebrates recovery and continued normal activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Baker
Joseph D Baker
Alice
Wedding Announcement For Pas Clausman
A forthcoming wedding is announced for Pas Clausman with engagement news already shared. The couple plans a future ceremony as family and friends await details.
Seminary Choir to Perform Sacred Music Program
The Seminary Reformed choir presents a sacred music program featuring solo and choral works. Selections include Stainer's It Am Alpha and Omega and Bach’s Compagnimento, with Handel’s Hallelujah Amen from Judas Maccabaeus as the concluding chorus. The program also includes Chadwick and Ramsey Korsakomi anthems and Dykes Easter anthem The Risen Christ, interspersed with brief readings by faculty and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. at & oelock
direc
John Stainer
Harold Vincent Anthea
raonist
max
Chadwick
Ramssy Korsakomi
George Henry Deys
Handel
Judas Maccabaeus
foMows
Hifer
Richard Hargeit
Joan H. Hankey
Maud Waters
Guy Droneburs
Alfred G. Zimm Edward DB. Shminer
Jesse B
Jacob Bohrback
G. Oscar Rhoads
Elias 3. Ramsburg
Henry B. Ramsburgh
Haney
Zimmerman
Elizabeth
Delashmut
Thomas P. Rice
Disorder at S pace Ford scene leads to suspensions
Reports from Morrimme and Carlisle describe a morning park disturbance near Dickerson involving three men aged about 30. They faced public offense charges, each given a $3 bond suspended on costs. All were arrested following a prior confrontation and drinking incident.
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Space Ford
Justice Bowers
ups park
Fur Peoples Court
Carlisle
Dickerson
hhway
moring
sa.d
Stimson To Sail For Arms Meeting Friday
The article notes Secretary of War Stimson will sail Friday to attend an arms meeting. The delegation is chaired by a San Francisco official and includes other representatives. The report emphasizes the upcoming discussions on American defense policy and international armament limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STIMSON
17 Prisoners Escape From Huntington Jail
Ivin Cane, serving a robbery sentence, is among 17 inmates who escaped Huntington jail, triggering a manhunt and jail security review. Local authorities urged anyone with information to report tips as the search continues.
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HUNTINGTON
Officers Hold Meeting and Dinner at Lafay ette Tea Room
A frayed clipping details an officers meeting and dinner at Lafay ette Tea Room arranged by a committee led by Jesse W Kolb and Seeger. The program included a review of the school’s progress and future plans with remarks from Rev Dr Traver and superintendent John S Renn. Attendees listed include Rev Amos J Traver, Mrs Amos J Traver, Mrs John Renn Jr, several Lanner and Steel family members, and many local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayete Tea Room
Jesse W. Kolb
Seeger
seusie
ens Pray
Amos John Traver
Dr. Traver
gs tale
John S. Renn
Amos J Traser
John S. Exe Lukens
EC. Lanner
E Steel
John Renn, Jr
O Qhirver
Harry Gil
Willam G. Zimmerman
Had. Fromke
CG H Lenhart
Grace Hagan
Marie Flanigan
Edna Oden
May Mercer
Helma Hann
Princes Sherman
Sadie €, Hahn
Daisy M Mitler
Edward P. Oden
F. Amald Whitmore
Philip Seeger
Wiliam D. Zimmerman
James H. Park
EB. D. Baumgadner
George P. Kxeh
Frank W. Cole
Caron Baumgardner
Edward Mobley
Japan orders more men to Manchuria expedition
The Japanese government ordered a new military expedition to Manchuria to quell a rebellion in the federated state government. In Brunswick, Mrs. Hester Grey suffered a fall at Red Men's Hall, injuring her head and leg with several bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JAPAN
MANCHURIA
Tokre
Japan e
Red Men's Hall
Brunswick
Hester Grey
West Potomac street
Sus
Mayor Hit By Mayor George Oxia Incident
A report notes an incident involving Mayor George Oxia. The wording is unclear but mentions foes and Freids appears in the following section. Further readable details are limited in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Oxia
foes cf
ues
Freids
Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Updates From England Hope Drifts
Norfolk men hold faith in recovery efforts as intermediaries report new developments in Lindbergh baby case negotiations. Scotland Yard denies any Lindbergh emissary, while New Jersey police report only eliminations of clues and await further word on Major Schoeffer’s trip to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London, Az
Scotland Yards
London
Charles A. Lindbergh
United States
gesweraday
Charles H. Schoebel
New Jersey
England
Norfolk
Brs
Guy H. Burrage
Burrage
John Hughes Curtis
Dean Hoohton-Peacock
Admiral Burrage
Honewell
N. J
Col
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
poice
Charles HL Schoeffel
Schoeffel
A C McCardell Buried In Frederick County
The funeral of Adrian C. McCardell was held today from his home at 118 North Market Street. Services were at 1030 in Evangelical Reformed church, led by Rev Dr Henri L G Kleffer. Burial followed in Frederick County with military or fraternal line noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian C. McCardel
North Market street
Evangelical Reformed church
Henri L. G. Kleffer
Pomer Remsbure
Adrian L. Robert C. McCardell
J. Malsolm
cCardetl
Samuel Stonebraker
wary Jalbearsss
J. et . Zacharias
G Meniz
Frederick County
Nahe
McCardell
aiso
Automobile Hits Mail Box On West Fourth Street
An auto traveling toward Frederick struck a curb and crashed into a mailbox at a residence on West Fourth Street. The driver remained at the scene and the incident caused minor damage to the box and property. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Fourth
Frederick
WidLam
Unclear fragment hints at business gains and special offers
An unclear fragment references gains and depredations in business, mentions wine papers and intel by special offers, niests or other high wed 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
intel
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Blaze
Clarence Wiles
Glass
Grippe
DIAMOND
Taranto
Italy
mali
shers
Ohio and
West Virginia
Panhendie
Lee Hall
Districs 6
United Mine Worker of America
Columbus
Ohio
Percy Tetlow
international
sirke cal
Devilbiss’ Grocery
MD. CLASSISW. NLS
RUTH BRYAN OWEN III
John Buran
J W Beal
Monrova
trus
TRAPPE BANK
Talbot County
pasclusman
Sivan
nes
san
SPo
Charman
delegat
Amencan
Ivin Cane
Lutheran Organization
SCOTLAND YARD
LINDBERGH
Jersey
Hopewell
A. C. McCARDELL
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