Hopson and Family Reported Profits From Gas System
Howard Hopson testified in the Senate Lobby investigation that he and his family earned 3,187,000 from private companies selling services to the Associated Gas and Electric system between 1929 and 1933. He acknowledged profits occurred while dividends were not paid, and faced contempt threats for evading questions.
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Washington
Howard
Hopson
Associated Gas and Electric System
Senate
Schwellenbach
Democrat
House Rules Committee
Sale Of Property Halted By Court In Brown Case
The sheriff's sale of S Elmer Brown and Lillian M Brown's dwelling at 249 Dill Avenue, plus a North Market Street lot and autos, was halted by a circuit court claim filed by Willam T Brown and L. Neola Brown. The $5839.93 debt prompted a writ of fieri facias and a court review of title transfer from S Elmer Brown and wife to Brown's father in January.
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S. Elmer Brown
Lillian M Brown
Dill Avenue
Circuit Court
Willam T Brown
Mr. Brown
Elmer Brown
L. Neola Brown
Peoples’ Liquidating Corporation
Central Trust Company
Fleri Facias
North Market Street
Brown
Moose Lodge Meeting to Hear Rev C D Payne Address
An Oper meeting at Frederick Lodge No 371 Loyal Order of Moose on West South Street will hear Rev C D Payne from Mooseheart TL address attendees. Payne serves as Protestant chaplain at the Moose children center and school housing 2,000 youths with faith based instruction.
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Frederick ‘Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
West South Street
C.D. Payne
Supreme Lodge
Mooseheart
Mr. Payne
Moose Lodge
Charles A. Kirby
Great North Moose
Baltimore Legion
No. 10
Maryland and Border States
Dynamite Found on Will Rogers Estate in Santa Monica
Police were alerted after a large quantity of dynamite was discovered on the Will Rogers estate in Santa Monica canyon. Detectives suspected the explosives could have been stolen from road construction work on the Roosevelt highway. Captain R G Norris reported the find to authorities and investigators began inquiries into the source.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Will Rogers
Santa Monica Canyon
R. G. Norris
Army
Douglas Airctaf
Rovecreit Highway
Italy Defies Powers To Halt African War
The Ethiopian crisis intensifies as Italy defies League of Nations pressure and commits to disarmament efforts in Ethopia. London reports cabinet members rushing to emergency talks as fears rise of a potential league collapse. Rome shows mobilization at the Austrian frontier with 300000 troops.
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Italy
Associated Press
Paris
Ethopia
League of Nations
London
Addia
Absibe
Ethiopia
Rome
N Duce
Maryland School for the Deaf to Open With Improvements
The Maryland State School for the Deaf will reopen on September 18 after major improvements costing about 12000 pounds begin immediately. Renovations include steel fireproof stairways, power plant alterations for a new laundry room, and new external exits from two fire towers. Principal Dr Ignatius Bjorlee announced the planned works and a similar enrollment to last year around 180 pupils is expected.
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Maryland State School For the
Ignatius Bjorlee
Charles S. Hann
Alyce Thompson
Lexington Avenue School
New York City
Thompson
Ruby Jehli
Washington
George Washington University
W Fredericks
Lge Seale
Bjorlee
West
American Instructors of the Deaf
Jacksonville
Ami
Disturbing the Peace Charges Filed Against Local Residents
Charges of disturbing the peace were filed against Markell Baker and two women, filed after an amnesty night incident near Off cers Phobus and McHenry. They were released on own recognizance for a Police Court hearing. John and George Bowie were jailed three hours later on drunkenness charges by Odficers Phetus and Der.
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Markell Baker
Nellie Rothenhoefer
Phobus
McHenry
Delendants
John
George Bowie
Odficers
Phetus
Der
Warrants issued for Denhardt over Kentucky National Guard actions
Bench warrants for Adjutant General Henry H Denhardt were issued after an indictment for contempt related to the use of National Guard troops during the Kentucky primary. No bond was endorsed and Denhardt faced immediate jailing upon arrest as warrants targeted Franklin Jefferson and Harlan counties.
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Harlan, Ky
Henry H Denhardt
Kentucky National Guard
James M Gilbert
Harlan County
Franklin
Jefferson
Harlan
Commonwealth
Daniel Boone Smith
Denhardt
Kentucky
Harlan Circuit
National Guard
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Public Hearings On Tax Program Planned
Governor Nice announced plans for a series of special hearings next January on the tax program to be presented to the General Assembly. A special joint committee will be formed from the House Ways and Means and Republican leaders, with Senate officers naming a similar panel to conduct hearings.
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Baltimore
Nice
General Assembly
House of Delegates
Wars and Means
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Fsar
Zonta Club Meeting Highlights Local Re employment Talk
Miss Hershberger spoke on the National Re employment Service work in Winchester Hall. The bureau in Frederick reports over 400 registered this week and more than 5,000 total, with 2,884 in active files under WPA guidance. Charles N. Scales leads the local office with staff to place over 2,000 people, mainly domestic help and farm laborers.
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Zonta Clay
Ho‘el Frederick
Martha Flynn
Helen Smith
Hershberger
National Re-employment Service
Winchester Hall
Frederick
Sep-Angiues
Welfare Board
Sen Davis
Baltimore
Washington
Charlies N. Scales
Wilam Lundbren
Margaret EB. Suteuy
Eva Miller
Mass Effie Moore
Houck Seeks Command Of State Legionnaires
Ocean City August 19 three candidates vie for Maryland State American Legion commander Rae L Pyle Paul M Higinbotham and Charles Houck Jr will seek the post At the annual convention Governor Nice Brig Gen Frank T Hines Watson B Miller and John Thomas Taylor will address the gathering Greetings from the ladies auxiliary will be delivered by Mrs Leo Steindler and the Eight and Forty Sons of the American Legion by Benjamin F Wolfson Baltimore
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Ocean City
Maryland State Department of American Legion
Rae L. Pyle
Phoenix
Paul M. Higinbotham
Baltimore
Charles 5. Houck, Jr
Walkersville
Pye
Joseph L. Davis
Western
Marylands
Higin~botham
H. H. Emory
Houck
Francis Scott Key
Frederick
Maryland
Nice
Frank T. Hines
Veterans’ Administration
Watson B. Miller
National Rehabilitation Committee
The
American Legion
John Thomas Taylor
National Legislative Committee
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Leo Steindler
Joe Baltimore
Sons of the American Legion
Benjamin F. Wolfson
Subway Collapse Leaves Eighteen Workmen Missing
Berlin reports eighteen construction workers missing after a section of Hermann Goering Street subway under construction collapsed. Four men were rescued with broken bones and internal injuries. search continues for those still believed underground as police and fire crews work with safety teams.
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Berlin
Hermann Goering
Market Rebounds After Early Losses Across Utilities
New York August 20 AP reports the stock market regaining losses led by utilities. Consoli dated Gas Columbia Gas United Corporation and Pacific Gas saw recessions of a point or more. American Telephone halved a four point loss as the pound opened around 84.98 percent and call money renewed at 0.25 percent.
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New York
Llamano
Varogund
Consolidated Gas
Columbia Gas
United Corporation
Pacific Gas
American Telephone
Washington lobbyists bend rules with social charm and high stakes
In a sweeping look at influence in Washington, lobbyists use lunches, dinners, and cocktails to curry favor with officials. High rollers host parties attended by politicians, White House guests, and even First Family members, while executives court access via clubs, private events, and perks. The piece notes average congressional salaries, lavish spending on promotions, and the enduring pull of social access on policy.
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White House
Roosevelt
United States
Bumper Peach Crop Reported Across Frederick County
Frederick County reports a mixed peach season after severe winter freezes. Yellow varieties like Hale and Alberta abound, while white kinds such as Belle of Georgia are damaged. Total crop outlook reaches about 20 000 bushels versus 8 000 last year with picking set to begin early next week.
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Hooker Lewis
Hale
Alberta
Georgia
Wan
Lewis
John Kelbrugh
Thurmont
Angeville
Tower
Frederick
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Stmithsburg
Middie
Karpis Named As Threat to Hoover in Letter
Alvin Karpis, labeled Public Enemy No 1, was named as threatening J Edgar Hoover in a letter sent to Hoover from Ohio about a month ago. The Department of Justice disclosed the claim to newspapermen, though Hoover offered no comment.
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Washington
Alvin Karpis
Public Enemy
J. Edgar Hoover
Gamen Hunt Aum
Department of Justice Today
Hoover
Ohio
Final agreement reached on new tax legislation
A final agreement on a new tax bill was reached after negotiations among key lawmakers. The measure outlines changes to rates and deductions and aims to address revenue targets and economic impact.
Inheritance Levy Provisions Dropped From Tax Bill
Washington August 20 AP Senate and House conferees agreed on a 250 million tax bill leaving out President Roosevelt’s inheritance levies. The plan raises estate tax rates and taxes gifts, with rates across corporate income, capital stock, excess profits, surtaxes, inter corporate dividends, estate and gift taxes. Harrison noted the measure would bring in about 254 million annually and push Congress toward adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
House Conference
Roosevelt
Harrison
Mississippi
Conference Committee
Harricon
Congress
End of Congress Seen By Saturday, Byrns Says
Speaker Byrns told President Roosevelt that Congress would adjourn by Saturday after reviewing House progress. He noted final agreement on the panaceum bill and hoped for a compromise on utilities hosting company regulation, stressing that adjournment is the central aim. Two types of aviation fuel are used by a major airline for takeoff and full power versus normal climb and cruising.
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Washington
Byrns
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Pannaceum Waller @ithaetin beet sii
Weather Today and August Precipitation Deficiency
Weather data shows no measurable precipitation in the last 24 hours and notes August to date totals well above normal. Historical figures include yesterday's high near 1 degree and last night's low around 78, with sunrise around 5 27 a m and moonrise at 11 17 p m.
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Acouei
Potomac
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