05 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1930
Page
1
Fragmentary text reports a crash involving a fire engine and present supply issues as UNO with three aims to restrict water vials across multiple cities. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Fire at a farm near Frederick damaged hay and stored grain as the Independent Hose Company battled a blaze and a later collision involving a fire truck. One person, Miss Afsr ve Nusz, was injured and treated at Frederick City Hospital. other passengers were unharmed. The incident followed an earlier, separate crash at Bentz and Church streets.
In London on August 5, the Earl of Birkenhead was reported seriously ill at his Grosvenor Garden home with bronchial pneumonia from a chill last week. The 58 year old earl, once active in public life and holder of high offices, briefly burst a blood vessel during illness but remained in serious condition.
Six youths at a camp were poisoned by alcohol that caused three deaths and several hospitalizations. Laura F. Ridenbaugh of Frederick was granted an absolute divorce from Raymond B. Ridens in a separate case. Senator Glass faced no primary opposition in the district, while local party committees announced upcoming races and candidate nominations.
In Cumberland August report attributes deaths of Joseph Davis and wife Allie in Keefer to a pipe spark from a smoker. Coroner Joseph B. Finan and Sheriff Willian Harvey visited the site in Allegany County and ruled the deaths an accident. No inquest will be held. Fire destroyed the couple’s home and bed springs. cartridges and coins were initially misreported but later not found. Davis, a long time pipe smoker, reportedly and habitually kept coins and valuables.
In equity court three divorce actions are listed. Carrie E. Cook sues Dorser G. Cook for absolute divorce with attorney Reno S. Harp. Peggy Carroll sues William J. Carrell for absolute divorce under counsel Reno S. Harp. Additional party names include Fred W. Keyser and Yetter from Clear Spring with locations noted for the case entries.
Washington August AP reports Major General Douglas MacArthur was appointed chief of staff of the U S Army for President Hoover, succeeding General Charles P Sumner.
Fragmentary text reports General B. H. Fuller appointed as new commandant of the Marine Corps with references to other names and unclear wording about illness and locations.
President Hoover cautions Americans about mounting drought distress across the nation. He urges immediate action and coordinated relief to mitigate agricultural and economic impacts nationwide.
Maryland lawmakers seek pay raise amid three amendments on the ballot. One would boost pay for lawmakers, another allows state treasurer deputies to sign checks, and a call for a state constitutional convention is proposed. Also notes property sale near Jug Bridge and a new bishop appointment for Great Falls Montana.
An unclear fragment reports a milestone event involving Mercury, missionaries, and a century mark. The readable text centers on a notable achievement described in a historical newspaper tone. Further readable details are not provided.
Sweltering temperatures grip Hagerstown and Frederick with readings near 100 degrees. Night air remains oppressive despite light dawn rain. In Washington county two deaths linked to heat and a city child suffers injuries from a sand pit accident at Baker Park.
The Libertytown resident Howard S. Thomas lies ready for death, having selected carved his own tombstone and casket and placed them in his barbershop for public viewing. He crafted a red marble plate bearing his name and dates and envisions the future occupant as a Red Mantle. Thomas, a former Hammaker Brothers employee, has long pursued his unique tombstone project.
Justice Bennett presided over a morning People’s Court session featuring charges of assault larceny forgery and traffic. Leonard McGowan of Locust Valley faced a 359 bond on a forgery charge tied to Hubert Jones. Rene Harp and Amanda Hetzel were linked to signatures. Harp denied involvement. Gary Myers of Thurston was found not guilty of belt and barrel theft. A nonstop boulevard charge against Harry Roelke was dismissed. A highway fight in Knoxville led to Mabel Kelbaugh being accused of assault and battery with two witnesses missing the state asked to keep the case open until next Wednesday morning. State’s Attorney William Storm led the prosecution with El Austin James defense counsel.
Market traders saw prices sag toward the close as session activity weakened and volatility mounted. Analysts noted broad selling pressure across sectors with only selective gains.
The article explains the Geminid or meteor shower spectacle and urges public help to observe meteors. Dr Charles P Olivier of the Flower Astronomical Observatory at the University of Pennsylvania requests watchers to count meteors each half hour, note directions, clouds, and brilliant events, and send reports to the Flexer Observatory in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania.
Community activists announce two major picnics this Saturday Rocky Ridge at Mt Tabor Park with a full day program and speakers and the County Grange and Yarm Bureau co sponsoring the annual farmers picnic at Manor Woods Bucklystown. Additional church group picnics are listed for the week alongside tournaments and summer activities.
Probate documents show the estate of 0. G. F. Home Point Maryland to be distributed to the Wings arms Home of the Odd Fellows in Frederick Maryland. Grand Secretary Ham Jones represents the lodges while Leary H. Park and F R Williams are named as parties.
The city moves to acquire more of the Gore Virginia water system to ensure public supply following a major fire that devastated a large part of the area. The effort aims to restore reliable water service and protect residents.
In early today a $900000 loss fire swept through a lumber yard and nearby properties causing extensive damage. Local officials including Aldermen C Cutler and Dr Ke do assess water supply from the Grove quarry and possible chlorination plant upgrades while noting generally good health conditions in Frederick county amid heat and drought.
Physicians of Frederick attend Thursday morning lectures in the Academy building under the Extension Department of the University of Maryland Faculty of Medicine. Four of six lectures have been delivered, each session from 9 to 12:30. Lecturers include Dr Arthur Shipley, professor of surgery, and Dr M Fossor among others.
A blaze at the Arundé Sand and Gravel Corporation shipbuilding plant at Wagner's Point destroyed its machine shop and storage shed. Fireboats and land units fought the undetermined-origin fire after three alarms, threatening nearby Union Shipbuilding Company property. costly tools and machinery were lost.
Victor M. Cushwa a longtime Washington county banker and business leader died suddenly at his Hagerstown home from a heart attack. He served as a director of Marmond Surety and Trust, had interests in coal production and brick making with Victor Cushwa and Sons operating a coal business in the area and a brick plant at Williamsport.
A Swedish freighter was wrecked with four men shed in the incident. The American freighter Kasha, owned by the Company of Baltu xtay, was involved in the event near Pemmern. Jay Knoles and Len were among those connected to the case, awaiting further details in New York.
A fragmentary report notes a watch was found by Ce Lis Mont near the shore about an hour after a news item appeared. The location and timing are vaguely stated with limited readable details.
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