16 Aug 1935
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1935
Page
1
News wires report Will Rogers and Wiley Post died in a Alaska plane crash near Point Barrow. The Coast Guard heads were notified and widows informed as officials confirm the disaster and arrange body transport.
The report notes 24 hour precipitation up to 72 om, August to date 125 inches, normal August 65 inches, with August 1994 actual 449 inches and a deficiency in 1935 to August 1 of 444 inches. High yesterday 96, low last night 70, sun today 706, moon rise 8:29 pm, moon set 9. Condition of streams Monocacy and Povomac is cloudy.
The article notes a GOP rift centered on Herbert Hoover with inner circle factions debating renomination. Hoover’s Chicago challenge to constitutional change inflames the split, while supporters call him the conservative standard bearer and skeptics warn against overreach. No clear organized push for delegates is shown.
Neighbors report a runaway auto cleared a wide path on South Market Street striking Lowe Street utilities and a brick wall near Lowell Tire Company. Roy Strawsburg found the car his own behind him. damage to the radiator and windshield exceeds $50. no injuries reported.
Democratic struggles over the Hoover administration translate into a contest to find a candidate who can oppose Hoover, with Borah as a potential alternative. Opponents hold conferences to defeat him and rally anti Hoover sentiment, while party factions debate leadership and strategy for the primaries.
A public sewer project meeting in Frederick was postponed after Abel Wolman chief engineer of the State Board of Health could not attend. City officials said a new date will be announced soon. The plan aims to secure a sewerage system for about a million dollars with a $453,295 grant from the Public Works Administration and the city covering the balance.
New York markets showed little vigor with a steady undertone after opening. Scattered issues rose modestly while others declined. bonds held, gold and currencies fluctuated, and sterling weakened amid uneven trading. Dr H D Barnett a druggist from Brunswick died at Frederick City Hospital aged 62. Funeral plans set for St Francis Catholic Church Brunswick. A horse was killed in a collision near Frederick while a driver sustained no major injuries.
Arrangements for a Utica picnic at Muers Grove near Lewiston start with a 10 AM arrival and a 2 PM program featuring the Yellow Springs band led by Charles Sawl. Speakers include Rev Dr Chas Wehle and Rev John Weart, with games for children, an old-fashioned cake walk, and meals on the grounds.
President Roosevelt addressed the nation upon learning the deaths of Will Rogers and Willy Pott. He called both men outstanding Americans and said they will be greatly missed as the nation follows the shock of their passing.
Frederick merchants and Kiwanis Club team for a three day Fashion and Business show at the Armory September 25 to 27. Committees led by Robert L. Smith and Parsons Newman organize exhibits, promotions, and house arrangements to spotlight Frederick as a shopping center, with matinees and multiple features planned.
The famous aviators Will Rogers and Wiley Post were killed when their plane crashed 15 miles south of Point Barrow in northern Alaska. Bodies were recovered and cared for by Dr Henry W Greist in Barrow. The craft left Fairbanks for Barrow carrying a pontooned transport plane, and the cause remains under investigation.
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