12 Aug 1931
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1931
Page
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Nater resumes state air force operations with a noted rise in activity at the dam site. The day featured a busy schedule and heightened surveillance as crews continue work on the project.
Weather notes show a half inch of rain on Tuesday raising Fishing Creek dam waters to 77,000,000 gallons after four days dry. Army units and aerial reconnaissance moved near Hagerstown with artillery, air tactics observance planned, and friendly troop positions located around Highland school as operations continued.
Frank Knox publisher of Manchester New Hampshire daily buys control of the Chicago Daily News from the Wat er Strong estate executors. Knox becomes president and publisher with Ellis as vice president and director. The Daily News, one of Chicago’s four evening papers, had a monthly circulation around 100000.
College Park Maryland August 12 AP Maryland state grange day was celebrated by farmer organizations from seven states for the fifth annual session of the Middle Atlantic Grange Lecturers Conference The conference opens with remarks by President Raymond A Peer of the University of Maryland and continues through Friday Represented were farmers from New York New Jersey Delaware Virginia West Virginia and Maryland
The report lists uneven precipitation data including figures like 46 inch for today and 2.75 passes August to date, with other figures such as 2930 and 226 inches for August. It compares August 1 readings to a 1952 period and notes normals and anomalies, though many figures are unclear.
Dr John S Fulton 72 former director of the Maryland State Department of Health died at his Baltimore home after ill health since February. Funeral services are planned in Salisbury on Friday. He held key roles in health and medical organizations including the International Congress on Tuberculosis and the Royal Hungarian Society.
Hawks set a new time record for the trip from New York to Chicago with a 9.58 mileage, noted by AP dispatches. The report mentions city air portal and unnamed officials, but the garbled text keeps the core achievement and origin destination.
Waithineen Aug 12 AP W Norman a former assistant atcader was shot four times in a dispute with a hotel bellboy over a parking space. Norman had waited for his chauffeur outside the hotel when Diggs fired twice into his back injuring him, then a head shot followed. A fourth shot was reported as Diggs allegedly fired into Norman’s prone body before returning to his room.
New York Aug 12 AP Jack Legs Diamond a famed New York gang figure was sentenced in federal court to four years in a federal penitentiary in Atlanta and fined 11000 for conspiracy to violate the prohibition law and ownership of a stir in Greene County New York Paul Quattrochi received two years in Atlanta and 5000 in fines Judge Richard J Hopkins imposed the sentences.
A former Yale football player and World War II major, Dr George C Guttem 57 was elected president of the national YMCA council at the conference in Cleveland. He succeeds Francis Hamman and previously led Colgate University as president.
The article outlines the upcoming trotting championship stakes at Gesken Track with key entrants and expected favorites. Details on entrants and race conditions are provided as the event nears tomorrow.
Michigan authorities detain two men in connection with a brutal quadruple murder near a road house. A bloodstained purse linked to one victim, a Cleveland girl, was recovered, and autopsy confirms four deaths from gunfire and beating amid a possible robbery or assault motive.
The uprising spread toward Havana as rebels reportedly attempted to blow up Regia reservoir across the bay and the Shell Oil storage tank, but fled under police fire. Government reports said 14 rebels were killed and 19 wounded, with four rebels slain in La Palacios including General Francisco Peraza, though his family denied his death. Engagements continued across western Cuba while former President Menocal remained at large.
Austin Aug 12 Texas faced a possible martial law declaration to curb oil production in the East Texas field as the legislature opened the final day of a special session to address overproduction. Governor Ross Sterling warned he would use martial law if needed, while Oklahoma's governor cited similar actions over crude prices.
Equity case docket includes Lester Isanogie vs Heen Isanogle. Marriage licenses issued for Donna L Warburton 21 and Carcer Galer 19 both of Miflinburg Pennsylvania. Arthur Weeder 25 and Frances Johnson 17 both colored Frerici. Clifford Aller 19 and Jise Nelson 20 Nas Tenn. Brodbeck 22 and Goldie Maul 14 Seven Valleys. Albert Leed 21 Pred and Etaveles 32 Cazo. Adolph Barinisxe 63 and Gertrude Stallings 20 Baltimore. James F Bi Pa and Ruth UUTR Wa 226. HiaBors De.
The Sixteenth United States Field Artillery Battalion with 182 officers and men arrived by march from Fort Hoyle and Fort Myer and set up quarters at the Frederick fairgrounds and nearby stables. Troops, horses, and equipment were housed due to rain, with a plan to break camp by Thursday after a fourteen day stay.
A Friday evening program at 6 30 will showcase children from city playgrounds in events such as a 5 yard dash and relay races. Medals earned earlier in the summer will be awarded, with Miss Helma Hann coordinating assisted by five instructors. The annual baby health examination will follow in the Armory, Wednesday from 9 to 12, with two physicians a nurse and local health staff aiding the work.
The G and L Construction Co of Baltimore was named low bidder at 74000 for widening Rockville pike to a 30 foot roadway. Concrete cost 23000 supplied by the road commission. Bids cover concrete shoulders and alignment changes to improve sight lines. Contracts for two Temah bridges at 50 feet await rights of way resolution.
In Rockville Montgomery county a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Warner E. Pumphrey honored Miss Helett Kirkland a longtime clerk who leaves to join the Sisters of Providence at St Mary of the Woods Indiana. Attendees included Miss Margaret Scherer chief deputy clerk and several staff members.
Trustees for the Frederick library bequest face delays as the Thomas Artz and Margaret Arta estates settle. A $125,000 bequest from Victorine Artz may fund library construction, upkeep, and salaries, with possible sites including the Academy building and former Seminary properties.
Deputies and a suspected distiller were killed in a raid near Tazewell Tennessee. Deputy W. S. Thompson died from abdominal wounds after being shot. Tine Brooks, the distiller, died later. Deputy Earl Chadwell survived multiple bullet wounds and was expected to recover. Brooks' wife and daughter were detained for questioning. Dov Brooks, 26, son of the man, was sought by authorities.
The Senate campaign funds committee asked the Columbia Supreme Court to dismiss Bishop James connection's plea regarding a 1928 presidential campaign finance matter. The link involves a request to examine funds and influence in the election. The inquiry seeks clarification of campaign finance disclosures and potential irregularities.
New York stock market swung with uneven moves as unexpected short-covering setbacks faded. Traders noted calm after yesterday’s gains with RatTown and vacuating showing notable activity and prices around two and a half points.
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