Little frost spares fruit as outlook brightens for peaches
Overnight frost caused limited damage to fruit with ice and frozen ground reported around Frederick. A north wind and sunshine aided drying and blossom protection. Peach prospects vary by variety. Hale shows potential up to 50 percent yield while Evocrias is largely a loss. Apple buds survive better than peaches though some regions report heavier losses. A farm sale near Middletown and Jefferson is noted in the same page.
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Jack Frost
McCaine
Frederick
J. Hooker Lewis
Thur Inont
J. Ocis
Fishingeriek
Lewis
haifa
lower
Pennsylvania
Smithsburg
anne
The New Deal In Washington Sparks New Scandals
Washington dispatch reports forthcoming scandals in the Roosevelt era including alleged contract irregularities in federal building materials and a looming probe. Names mentioned include a prominent former Republican senator, a cabinet member, a lobbyist relative of a Senate leader, and a former House chairman. Also noted are a DoJ inquiry into an investment firm and Roosevelt administration attempts to manage publicity around the CWA art project. Garner remains Texas political boss with continued control of local federal jobs despite denials.
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samington
Washington
Hooter
Senate
House committee
Department of Justice
Annual Election Held by Frederick Art Club Officers Chosen
Frederick Art Club elected officers for the coming year at a Thursday meeting hosted by Miss Edith Miller. New officers include President Miss Helen Smith, vice-presidents Mrs. Bess Hargett Clapp and Harriet Kolb, corresponding secretary Miss Edith Miller, recording secretary Miss Ida Rinehnari, treasurer Mrs. George McCleery, and nominating committee members Mrs. Cornelia Rodock Mrs. Amos John Traver Miss Florence Eigenbrode Miss Mary Rhoads. Afterward, a program covered Verona Genoa and Lake Como with remarks by Mrs. George Rodock Miss Marceline Kefauver and others. Weather outlook notes showers early in the week with a mild winter and early spring in northwest Canada.
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Frederick Art Club
Edith Miller
Helen ©. Smith
Arst
Bess Hargett Clapp
Mass
Harriet Kolb
C. B. Wehler
Henry Wade
Muss Edith Miller
Henry Shoemaker
Ida Rinehnari
Chas. Beatty
George McCleery
lorence Eigenbrode
Mary Rhoads
Mis
J. Har Brandenburg
William Slemme
Philip Wertheimer
Hammond Clary
Howard Young
A. L. Leary
Juliet
Verona
Marceline Kefauver
Genoa
Italy
Mediterranean
Columbus
Lahan Lakes
George McCleers
Como
Lake Maggiore
Lak Maggiore
Osola Bella
Lugano' i Tesque
Weather Data From April 1932 Precipitation Details
The snippet reports daily and 24 hour precipitation figures, April totals, and annual figures for 1932 and 1934. It lists high and low temperatures yesterday and a year ago, plus sun and moon rise/set times.
Dillinger gang plots kidnapping of Ohio governor and daughter
Columbus report says John Dillinger gang has formed a Columbus headquarters to plan a kidnapping of Governor George White and his daughter Mary. The governor says he received an inside tip and will treat the threat with the same calm handling as prior Dillinger notes, after a Chicago threat urged pardons for Pierpont Makley and Clark.
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Columbus
Ohio
George White
Mary
Dillinger
Chicago
Harry Pierpont
Charles Makley
Russell Clark
Ohio penitentiary
Political Boss Held in Bremer Kidnap Case
Chicago April 28 AP John J McLaughlin political figure arrested on three suppressed warrants charging conspiracy and possession of part of the Edward Bremer ransom. McLaughlin linked to $250,000 mail robbery loot and described as a fence in a 1932 Chicago case involving a missing ransom and a dead woman.
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Chicago
John ‘J
McLaughin
bumath
Edward Bremer
McLaughlin
William E. Vidler
kedrappers
St. Paulman
Department of Justice
MecLaughan
471 Club Rally 10 to Be Next Saturday
Plans were completed for the annual Spring rally of the Frederick County Federation of 4-H Girls Clubs to be held next Saturday at the Church street school. Expected attendance is 150 to 200. program includes reports, business, an officer election, and a demonstration. Speakers include Miss Helen Pearson and Miss Doratt Emerson. A tour of a local ice cream factory follows lunch.
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Frederick County
Nelle Witter
Harmony Grove
wil
Chicago
Doratt Emerson
perod
Miss Pearson
Helen Witter
Ruth Schafer
Braddock
Jothy Cobrentz
Middleown
Charlotte Quinn
Pearl
Frederick Cou
4-H Club Federation
R. Schafer
dock
Two Escaped Convicts Slain by Desert Posse
In California, reports say two escapees known as Suwa and Walher were killed by a desert posse after a rapid pursuit. Authorities state one suspect died during the confrontation, with the other killed soon after near the suspected hideout. The incident concludes a manhunt that drew regional attention.
Puppet Show At Parkw Draws Large Attendance
Approximately 1350 children and adults attended a puppet show at Parkw day afternoon and evening. About 1000 city school children joined the afternoon performance, with 350 adults and children at night. Passes were given to those unable to pay the admission fee, proceeds benefiting the school. A committee led by Charles McC. Mathias oversaw the event.
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ev Gore Tiller
W. wents
Charles Mc.C. Mathias
Elmer St.Clair Maxwell
E. Virginia Wenner
Irving M. Landauer
W. Dave Morton
Senate to Pass Tariff Measure Canvass Reveals
A canvass confirms the Senate will approve a tariff measure. Details indicate party lines and procedural steps as lawmakers move toward final passage with expected votes and timing.
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SENATE
Effort to Increase Use of Silver for Monetary Base
Washington AP reports efforts to expand silver use as a monetary base and to advance the reciprocal tariff bill. The Senate seeks a vote on the administration’s airmail legislation while the White House notes international agreement as a prerequisite for monetizing silver. Roosevelt signals openness to 30 percent money backed by silver but rejects mandatory laws. House and Senate majorities push the tariff bill, and Roosevelt plans to sign related sugar and loan bond measures after approval.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Senate
White House
Roosevelt
House
Wallace
Missing Child Case Draws Heavily armed Officers In Phoenix
Police hunt for kidnap suspects after June Robles vanished while returning home. Deputies questioned two men in Phoenix. they were released as the search widened. A car linked to the suspects was found abandoned near the desert, intensifying the manhunt.
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Phoenix
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Boy, 17, Charged With Fatally Poisoning Girl
Charleston Mississippi April 28 AP report says a 17 year old boy, Grorse Spencer, has been charged in the fatal poisoning of Mae Scott, 11, who received candy on Valentine Day at a school yard. State authorities Friday filed charges of first degree murder and related offenses. The suspect was taken into custody after investigators traced the candy to him. Authorities said the girl became ill after consuming a piece of candy from a bowl at a school function. A motive remains unclear as the case proceeds through the local court system.
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James Cannon, Jr
Washington, D. C
Charleston
Grorse Spencer
pasonanaes Mae Scott
Margie Mac
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Whitten
gwen y and co
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Hurri
Frederick
Whiskey burning destroys 20000 barrels in blaze
A massive fire swept through an industrial facility today, destroying 20 000 barrels of whiskey and causing a $5 000 000 loss. Night watchman Stanley Travis died from injuries after being trapped between two blazing structures. The disaster, traced to an 1870s-era distillery, ranks as one of America’s oldest. Mr and Mrs Howard Leslie along with granddaughter Miss Mary Schmitt visited Mr and Mrs Charles R Simpson in Indian Springs. Mrs Leslie is Mr Simpson’s niece.
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Hugh
Ida Crist
West
Patrick Springs
sireet
grippe
James E. Peppsingson
Stanley Travis
America
Howard Leslie
Mary Schmitt
Charles R. Simpson
Indian Springs
Leslie
Simpson
Monocacy Battle Chronicle Emerges in 1864 Issue
A July 13 1864 Franklin Repository reprint details a vivid Monocacy battle account printed after the fight. It notes rebel strength claims and Union defense near Washington with map and dispatches from Bethesda and Baltimore. The piece cites General Tyler and Ewell’s corps movements and Pennsylvania Governor Curtin’s troop call, framed as a battlefield reconstruction.
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Jows Myers
Waynesboro
Pacis
Price Bros
cntry
Myers
Monscacy
Hagerstown
Tyler
Ewell
Washington
Frederick
dispatch
Baltimore
Martionsville
Washi
geen
White's Ferry
Parr Ridge
Mt. Aurg ience
Federal Schoolboy Patrol Parade End Monday
Hundreds of Frederick boys joined the National Schoolboy Safety Patrol parade in Washington D C as part of a district wide safety program. The event featured a float of a thousand boys from across states, led by local representatives and escorted by police. Schools from Frederick and Uniontown sent delegations and several parents accompanied the groups.
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Finy
Hagersng
Frederick
Fred- SN kToups
Wiliam F
Wassington
hawing peester
G Crem
Prat
George L. Miler
Virgina Wenner
Maynard Harper
L. Hubert Derr
Church street
Market street
Parkway
St John's
Washington street
Walkersville
Johnsville
Uniontown
Baltimore Mayor Jackson enters governor race with plan to unite party
Baltimore Mayor Howard W. Jackson announces his run for the Democratic nomination for Governor. Dr. Charles H. Conley of Frederick praises the decision, hoping a three candidate field benefits his campaign. Gov. Ritchie says his position remains unchanged and will wait a bit longer before deciding.
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Baltimore
Howard W. Jackson
Democratic party
Fine
Conner
Charles H. Conley
Frederick
Ritchie
Annapolis
Govermor Ritchie
Jackson
Public Relief Policy Criticized by Frances Perkins in Tennessee
In Chattanooga on April 28, Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins told the Tennessee Valley Institute that public relief is unsatisfactory and that a four day work week could be necessary to absorb unemployed workers into industry. She urged boosting purchasing power to spur the national recovery, stressing the need to improve conditions across the South and nation and to align production with wage and farmer power.
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Chattanoora
Tenn
Frances Perkins
Tennessee Valley Institute
University of Chattanooga
Moss Perkins
Market closes dull with heavy prices at end
A quiet session saw Maraci stock close peacefully most of the day as prices were heavy near the close. Wheat and corn fell on crop weather concerns while other futures advanced slightly. Bond activity remained quiet and Sterling moved modestly.
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