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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1934

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Political candidate shifts in Maryland party slate

The article details changes in Democratic and Republican candidate filings for state offices and delegates. It notes replacements on the Democratic organization slate for the State Convention and a Democratic candidate filing for State Senate. It also reports Republican uncertainty and potential withdrawals, plus forthcoming filings for the House of Delegates.

Board of Election Supervlaces Court House Charles G. Geisbert Urbana T. R. Myers Frank M. Stevens Creagerttown John H. Jamison Walkersville I. J. McCurdy Howard Marvin Jones Brunswick Gal. BE Austin Baughman Allen M. Pitser Mt. Pleasant HH. Dorsey Etchison State Senate Democratic State Central Committee Harry J. Lebnert Anderen HO Oetyler Thormont House of Delegates Harry W. LeGore LeGore Senate George ©. Castle Myersville John B. Funk Charles 8. Hahn A. Lamar Barrick Woodsboro J. Allen Engle New Market

Orphans Court Chief Judge Phillip Hicks Ray Dies

Rockville Md Aug 22 AP Chief Judge Phillip Hicks Ray of Montgomery County Orphans Court dies at home in Colesville at 71 A lifelong resident he served eight years on the bench and seven as chief judge He also served in the House of Delegates for several years

Rockville Phillip Hicks Ray Orphans' Court Montgomery County Colesville Ray House of Delegates

Rain uplifts Maryland crops as weekly report notes improvement

Maryland crops show fair to good conditions in western and central areas and good to excellent on the Eastern Shore after last week’s favorable rains. State meteorologist John R Weeks reports the weather boosted growth, while counterfeit coins activity prompts local authorities to investigate a reported house in Hagarstown.

Baltimore Maryland John R .Weeks Hagaratown C.D Jack Berkeley County W. A. Sthill Martinsburg

Weather Summary Uneven August Precipitation Details

The report notes no 24 hour precipitation as of 7 am today, with August to date at 449 inches and 1834 deficit through August 1 at 515 inches. August 1993 shows 1039 inches, while yesterday’s high was 76 and the low 36. River conditions show Monocacy and Potomac streams muddy with tides rising tomorrow at 5 15 pm.

Rev J E Maurer Dies At Age Of 80

Retired Lutheran minister Rev Jacob J Maurer died at his Boonsboro home Tuesday morning of heart trouble aged 80. He served pastorates across Kansas Nebraska Pennsylvania Maryland Illinois Ohio Virginia and led missions for the Pittsburgh Synod. He leaves a wife four children and two brothers with funeral arrangements set for Boonsboro and Lititz.

Jacob . Maurer Evangelical Lutheran Church Boonsboro Ave Somerset County Jeremiah Susannah Bowman) Maurer Gettysburg College Allegany Synod Kansas Synod Kansas Nebraska Pennsylvania Maryland Wlinois Ohio Virginia Pittsburgh Maurer Amys John Traver Margaret L. Maurer George Missing Cleveland W. Earl Hickman Lititz Theodore Carroll Maurer Chatham Edmund Maurer Boonsboro Lutheran Church M. A. Ashby St. Pauls Lutheran Church Luther Kuhlman Macpelah Cemetery Litity William F Bast and Son

Five Prisoners Escape from Jail in Indiana

Five prisoners including William H. Mason allegedly escaped Hamilton County jail in Noblesville by morning using hack saws to loosen bars and a second floor window with a heavy chain to reach ground twelve feet below. An outside aid is suspected.

Nobiesville Ind William H. Mason Lester Jones Indianapolis Hamilton County

City leaders discuss budget and water rate relief plan

Mayor and Aldermen held a lengthy executive session to review the forthcoming fiscal year budget and a planned water rate reduction. Officials indicated relief for charities will strain treasuries as requests rise while tax rate increases are anticipated but not yet set.

Charity Relef Federated Children's Aid Society

Evangelist Says Kidnap Story Not True

Rev R A Askew confessed that his claim of being kidnapped was false and that he drafted the ransom notes his wife received. Sheriff Garrison traced his movements from Goldsboro to Raleigh to Richmond then Washington by bus, with notes mailed from Richmond and a telegram urging payment before Saturday. He later traveled to Knoxville and Nashville by bus.

Goldsboro N. C R A. Askew Paul Garrison Garrison Askew Raleigh Richmond Sheruf

Tegenza Sentenced to Die for Bank Robbery Murder

Walter Legenza, one of five men who shot and killed a Federal Reserve Bank mail truck driver during a robbery, was found guilty after a thirteen hour trial. He was sentenced to die in the electric chair October 22. The conviction removes one third of the gang. two others were killed in clashes with police and the remaining two await trial.

Percrnand Ac Oon Walter Legenza Federal Reserve Bank Legenz E M Hub Tas Sass

Market Shows New Revival Of Optimism

New York August 22 AP reports a renewed optimism in the stock market with no major news behind the shift. After a slow but substantial advance the prior day, leading issues opened higher and intraday buying pushed prices up about three points before tape activity trailed. Currency markets note the pound at $5.09 as investors eye marine depths for petroleum potential.

New York Weieny Tan Ucker Call Mooney

The Forgotten Man and the Credit Unions Rise

Washington dispatch explains the New Deal push for federal charters and the Cooperative Credit system. Credit unions offer $4 to $200 loans with low interest, funded by members for small borrowers and communities, under the Credit Union program led by Herbert Emmench and the Farm Credit Administration.

Washington Phon Congress Morris Sheppard Texas Parm Credit Administration

Body of Rainey to lie in state in Carrollton

The body of Henry T. Rainey Speaker of the House lies in state at the county courthouse in Carrollton Illinois this afternoon. Flags are at half mast as residents gather while awaiting President Roosevelt and the funeral service following his death from bronchial pneumonia in St. Louis.

Carrollton Jil Henry T. Rainey Roosevelt Mr. Rainey St. Louis Cheene County Henry T

Weekly work hours cut in cotton garment plants

Washington reports that the NRA approved a reduction of weekly hours from 40 to 38 without wage cuts for 200,000 cotton garment workers. President Roosevelt signed the executive order amending the cotton garment code, effective October 1. The change equates to about an 11 percent hourly wage increase and could enable reemployment of over 10,000 workers.

Washington NRA Roosevelt

Twenty Arrested on Charge of Picketing

Baltimore August 22 Twenty persons including Mrs Broadus Mitchell wife of the Socialist gubernatorial candidate were arrested for picketing the Baltimore Emergency Relief Commission offices protesting relief cuts. Magistrate James R Cadden said they would be released on promise to appear. Police officials unsure if charges will be disorderly conduct or obstructing free passage.

Baltimore Broadus Mitchell Maryland James R. Cadden Charles D Calther

British Flyer Forced Down in Iceland Unharmed

Reykjavik August 22 AP John Grierson British aviator forced to land in a fjord while attempting a North Atlantic crossing. He was uninjured and planned to resume flight later to Greenland. The story mentions a damaged vehicle collision on the Pennsylvania Railroad at East and Seventh streets with no injuries.

Reykjavik Iceland John Grierson North Atlantic Greenland Dorsey Stevens New Market Pennsylvania Railroad East Seventh Streets Kas

Maryland Hunters Receive Annual Season Instructions Notice

State Game Warden E Lee LeCompte issues annual hunting rules for Maryland. Open dove season September 1 to 30, then closed, with specific dates for each species and county exceptions. Licenses priced for residents and non res idents. hunters must carry license and tag.

E. Lee LeCompe Maryland Seethaas Chesapeake Bay LeCompie Garrett County T Ag

Child Born With Fractures Dies at 23 Days

Indianapolis reports the death of Carolyn Mercer aged 23 days. Doctors said the infant had multiple fractures but was developing normally and the fractures did not cause death. The baby was strapped to a board to relieve strain on the bones during illness.

Indianapolis Carolyn Mercer

Armed bandits rob Farmers Bank in Palmetto Georgia

Armed bandits held up the Farmers Bank in Palmetto Georgia early today and escaped with an unestimated amount of cash. Officials were in the bank when the robbers entered and fled the scene using a car with a third man waiting outside.

Palmer Farmers Bank Pisto

High Cuban Army Officer Report Ends in Confusion

Havana reports from Camp Columbia claim a high ranking officer was wounded in a shooting. Later unconfirmed messages allege that an army lieutenant and Col Hernandez were killed and Pajire Tyeenant Evhevarrigg was arrested amid scattered rumors. A rare praying mantis was brought to The News office by Walker N Jolliffe Jr near Bridgingaville. Detroit trade drive involving a Chicago factory shipment reduces city activity.

Havana Camp Columbia Army Col Hernandez Pajire Tyeenant Evhevarrigg Walker N Jolliffe, Jr Browningaville

Bandit hunt yields no clues in $427000 armored truck robbery

Police say leads in the Brooklyn armored truck holdup case produced no tangible result. Maryland and Baltimore authorities investigate a report of a large money transfer at Havre De Grace linked to the crime as patrols sweep the bay with armed detectives.

Broskiyn Baltimore Maryland Havre de Grace Brooklyn N. Y Jerey

Giant 34-pound snapping turtle found near Monocacy River

Kenneth Weddell a 12 year old from Ges House Pike found a 34 pound snapping turtle in Carrel Creek a mile above the Monocacy River Tuesday afternoon. The large reptile dug a burrow and then was captured with help. It was paraded through Frederick on J Paul Delphey s motorcycle trailer and will be displayed a week before being used at Delphey s camp soup tureen on the Monocacy River.

Carrel Creek Monocacy River Kenneth Weddell Ges House Pike Paul A. Hobbs Weddell Boy Frederick J. Paul Delphey Mr. Delphey Delpheys

Two Prisoners Escape Queen Anne Jail In Maryland

Two prisoners awaiting grand jury action escaped from Queen Anne jail in Centreville Maryland by digging bars from a window with a screwdriver and a window weight. A third inmate Gilbert Williams escaped with them but returned to raise the alarm. Missing men are Robert Wilson 26 held on a fake charge and Freddie Moore 39 of Marshallton Delaware held on horse mule and wheat theft charges.

Centreville Gilbert Willams Robert Wilson Fery Freddie Moore Marshallton Del

Statement Ready to Avert Impending Strike

A prepared statement, regarded as outlining a plan for the cotton textile industry awards to avert a looming strike, was being drafted by Robert W. Bruere, chairman of the board. After an executive session, Bruere said its release would come soon if approved by other government agencies. He would not disclose contents.

Om Emmerich William S. Myers Herbert Emmench Credit Committee Washington Cotton Textile Industrial Relations Award Robert W. Bruere Bruete

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