Speaker Rainey Dies Suddenly In St. Louis
Henry T. Rainey, Speaker of the House, died at DePaul Hospital in St. Louis after two weeks of bronchial pneumonia. He was 73, nearly 74, and had served in fourteen Congresses before becoming Speaker in 1932. Rainey, a Carrollton Illinois native, was famed for guiding rapid New Deal legislation and maintaining party discipline as he championed farm relief, public works, and tariff reform. He leaves his wife Ella McBride Rainey and a long public record as a farmer, lawyer, and legislator.
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Annual Picwic Picnic Brings Crowd to Miller's Grove
A large crowd attended the annual union picnic of Reformed and Lutheran congregations at Miller's Grove near Lewistown. Morning events featured children’s games and observations. Rev. Nevin Sm Reto led the afternoon address. Weather disrupted some plans but attendance stayed strong. The day included readings by Nancy Lee Day and community speakers promoting unity over partisan politics. In a separate incident, a 14 year old boy, Wallace Burras, was wounded by a rifle accidentally discharged by a friend. no charges will be filed due to the accident nature.
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U S bank deposits rise by 3 billion in year
Washington reports a $3,000,000,000 gain in United States bank deposits over 12 months. Comptroller J F T O'Connor says reopening of 500+ banks and new deposit insurance boosted confidence. Deposits up $1.14 billion since March. banks licensed rose to 422 on June 30.
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Balloon Deflated After Stratosphere Flight Over Maribor
In Yugoslavia near Alnovo, Prof Max Goson and Nereo Vanderhat along with Belgian partner Wray ended their hopes as their Whge balloon landed safely in a cornfield. The ascent yielded data deemed priceless, though fragile scientific instruments were damaged in the descent. Local Slovenian officials expressed astonishment as the craft came down to earth at nightfall.
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Two trolley cars collide near Middletown injuring none
Two Hagerstown and Frederick Railway trolley cars, numbers 168 and 17, collided east of Middletown near Piniatain on Sunday. No passengers were aboard car 17, while car 168 carried a motorman Frank Heffner and another crew member. the report notes switches and switching actions but lacks clear outcomes beyond property damage.
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Washington Aug 19 Aimed Steps to Curb Price Spikes
Federal officials moved quickly to narrow the profit margin between farm prices and retail costs. The Agriculture Department warned against sharp increases and profiteering while promising action across the supply chain. President Roosevelt endorsed emergency measures including tariff relief on staple goods as drought relief efforts and policy reviews proceeded.
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Unusual Caterpillars Found on Rout 1 Property
A peculiar bug species resembling caterpillars was found in rose bushes on the Mercer Rout 1 property on Saturday. The insects were taken to Frederick for identification.
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Hitler plebiscite shows strong support with regional shifts
Berlin reports nearly unanimous national vote endorsing Hitler’s authority with regional variance from Palatinate to Berlin. Early returns from seven Halle hospitals show 1,390 Ja to 40 Nein. Citizens aged 20 to 102 voted while crowds chanted Heil and sang the Germany hymn outside the Chancellery.
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Storage House Burns on Hood College Property
Fire believed caused by a short circuit gutted a storage house on Hood College property early today. caretaker F Null woke to sparking wires and flames, firemen failed to save the wooden structure but saved the adjacent dairy house. About 1,000 bushels of potatoes were stored in a cellar. insurance was carried on the property.
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Westminster Fire Trick Fails with Damper in Play
A hurried Westminster fire stunt faltered when a damper failed near a home. The miscue disrupted intended equipment in a scene involving silver flex, with the incident described as a mishap during preparation rather than a completed act.
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