Northeast Storm and Hurricane Ravage Atlantic Coast
A Atlantic storm and tropical hurricane batter the northeast coast with heavy damage and cut communications from Maryland to Virginia. The steamer Madison carrying over 90 aboard sent SOS calls. the coast guard moved toward Cape Charles while Cape May Pier collapsed and towns faced widespread destruction.
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Atlantic
Bermuda
Atlantic Seaboard
Eastern Steamship Company
Madison
Coast Guard
Cape Charles
Seaboard
Maryland
Norfolk
North Carolina
New Jersey
Cape May
Aquaplaning tragedy on Deep Creek Lake claims 17 year old
Ellis Rhodes of Friedens Pennsylvania drowned while aquaplaning on Deep Creek Lake near Mc Henry Maryland. The 17 year old started to swim for shore but cramped and disappeared after a third dive before Gy Stahl of Somerset could reach him. body not recovered.
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Oakland
Deep Creek Lake
Ellis Rhodes
Friedens
Youla
Fas
Owen
McHenry
Gy Stahl
Somerset
Rhodes
Stahl
Virginia set to vote on repeal of 18th amendment
Richmond August 23 AP The Virginia General Assembly approved a bill to set a referendum on repealing the 18th amendment for October 3.
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Virginia
Richmond
Virginia General Assembly
Weather Summary Despite Inconsistent OCR Data
Readable portions show daily precipitation and temperatures with many corrupted figures. The report notes August totals, normal values, a high and low yesterday, and rising or falling stream conditions for local rivers. Information is fragmented and difficult to confirm due to OCR errors.
Storm Rips Camp Ritchie in Cascade Maryland
The worst storm in years hit Camp Ritchie Maryland with high winds and heavy rain, bringing down telegraph and telephone lines. Tents and trees suffered damage while personnel were confined to mess halls and guards moved inside due to danger from falling limbs and mud.
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Camp Ritchie
Cascade
Augla
110Th Field Artillery
Soldier in shooting affray dies of wounds
Corporal Truman Smith of Lima Ohio died at Fort Slocum of bullet wounds he inflicted on himself after fatally wounding Private Donald Zinn of York Pennsylvania following an argument. Army officials said Zinn had shot Smith before dying.
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New Rochelle
Truman Smith
Lima O
Fort Slocum
Army
Donald Zinn
York
South
Envoy to Chile Named From Sevier Family
A Sevier relative and former Corpus Christi publisher is named as the U S ambassador to Chile. His wife, Mrs Clara Driscoll Sevier, is noted as the spouse. The appointment is linked to Democratic national committee connections and Iron Texas fundraising circles.
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Ha’ Ho Sevier
Corpus Chiese Tex
US Ambasado
Clara Driscoll Sevier
Democratic National Commisserwomsam Iron
Texas
Thirty Michigan schoolboys stranded by rain seek shelter
A group of 30 Michigan schoolboys returning from Washington found themselves weather bound at Frederick. With funds only for meals, they slept on benches at Police Headquarters after Sergeant Vernon T Smith offered space. The day crew helped them depart after breakfast hoping for better weather or shelter later that day.
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Michigan
Washington
Kmage
Frederick
Mauing
Sergi Vernon T Smith
Thard Moor
Sergt Za
Father Coughlin on Stand in Bank Probe
Detroit witnesses fill the courtroom as Father Coughlin testifies before a one man grand jury probing bank closings. He plans to discuss economics and financial systems from a philosophical angle and will cite a portfolio of Protestant copies to support his statements.
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Father Coughlin
Detroit
Catles & Coughlin
Detrot Oanning
Nhieet
Michigan
Roosevelt Visits Boy Scout Camp In Rain
President Roosevelt motored through heavy rain to visit the Ten Mile River Boy Scout Camp near New York City. Mrs Roosevelt stayed at Hyde Park as efforts to aid 4-H girls continued. Rain postpones county church event and Buckerstown picnic plans with new dates set. Gandhi breaks fast after release from custody by government.
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Roosevelt
New York
New Aie Inday
Bor
New Yorks
Hyde Pare
C. E. Pion
Buckerstown
Adamstown-Jefferson
Buckesstown
Nor'easter Ravages Frederick County Crops and Trees
A nor'easter lashed the county with heavy rain and strong winds, toppling trees and limbs and flooding low areas. Bridges under construction faced danger as rising water threatened structures, while crops suffered widespread damage and gardens were flattened.
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Nor’easter
Brunswick Point of Rocks
William J Grove
Catoctin Craek
More Adequate Hospitalization Sought for Montevue Hospital
Frederick County Medical Society and local service clubs urged county commissioners to improve the rear building at Montevue to house about 60 patients, enabling segregation of ill inmates from regular inmates and transients. The push cites rising hospital work and obstetrical cases, with plans to secure cost estimates for the renovation.
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Frederick County Medical Society
Montevue
O Thomas
Medical Society
Charles F Goodell
Ira J. McCurdy
Charles H Conley
Michael E Bue
Frederick County Children’s Aid Society
Frederck Zonta Club
James H Gambrill IM
Frederick
Frederick City Hospital
Women to Lead county wide NRA Blue Eagle drive
A county wide campaign to promote the National Recovery Administration plan begins Monday August 28. The Women’s Division steering committee will meet tonight at the M A to organize house to house canvassing with city and county districts and district committees. Mrs R S J Dutrow is general chairwoman and Mrs Albert W Condon leads city efforts while Miss Heley Pearson handles county work.
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National Recovery Administration
NRA
R S J Dutrow
Tonleht
Mra
Albert W. Condon
Mise Heley
Pearson
Mias Mary Maulaby
Wabhi
Dad Gr Guey
Asdame Ane Nan
Atlantic City Hit by Severe Storm Floods
Storm lashed Atlantic City on August 23 causing two feet of water on streets and basements. High tides ripped parts of the boardwalk and debris filled the ocean into Maine Avenue trapping ten trolley cars. Beachfront decking was carried away from Vermont to Seaside avenues.
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Atlantic City
Weather Bureau
Spitch
Maine Avenue
Uptown Atreete
Vermont
Seaside Avenue
Grand Jury Action Set in Chicken Theft Case
Moyd Leas ai faces grand jury action on charges of stealing two chickens. Preliminary hearing held before Judge Guy K Motter in Peoples Court this morning. Witnesses include Lexis, Charles Willard, and Albert Hauver with Deputy Sheriff William Foreman handling the arrest.
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Moyd Leas Ai
Fowulie
Grand Furs
Justee
Guy K Motter
Peoples Court
Lexis
Clrcle
Hauver
Lews
Charles Willard
Lewis
Sheruf Wiliam E. Foreman Lewis
Dallas Lewis
Samuel A. Lewis
Golfer Laws Dominates Logs Open at Carnoustie
In Aug 23 action at Carnoustie Scotland the American golfer from York Pa, Tard Wet, led the field in the logs open with strong play. The event featured notable performances from RC Roo of Fetten College and Great Silas as they chased early leads amid a brisk Scottish setting.
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Carnoustie
Stotland
York Pa
Silas
Aday
RC. Roo
Fetten College
Heavy Damage Reported In Delmarva Peninsula Section
A damaging storm battered the Delmarva Peninsula and Maryland’s eastern shore. Ocean City and Salisbury reported rising flood conditions, downed lines, blocked roads, and marooned hotel guests as power and communications failed. Annapolis and Arundel County faced heavy losses, with tides and wind reaching hurricane levels.
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Delmarva Peninsula
Ocean City
Baltimore
Maryland
Chesapeake Bay
Havre
Bay “Ag
Ocean Passage
Atlantic
Associated Press
Sinepuxent Bay
Pee
Salisbury
Wicomico River
Pennsylvania Railroad
Delmarva
Guard
Gean
Chesapeake and Potomac
Gald
Port McHenry
Gate
Annapolis
Hageretown
Cumberland
Washington
Virginia Cape
Bureau
Poliew
Potomac River
Small Retailers Targeted as Unfair Competition
Washington August 23 AP small retailers with investments under 300 dollars were denounced as the source of unfair competition by Lincoln Wisler president of a national merchants group. He claimed about 425000 such storekeepers undermine business, calling them a cancer gnawing at the retail vitals. He said these small merchants often fail to join chambers or trade groups.
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Washington
Lincoln ‘Wisler
United Boatmane Net Recantantaem
Minne
Wisler
Chenge
Chamber of Commerce
Trade Association
Business Men's Association
Mayor's Rifle Team Clinches Prizes in Regional Matches
Major Elmer F Munshower announced awards to Maryland riflemen from his unit for the Nations Rifle Association Regional Matches at Quanico Virginia. About 15 Maryland competitors led by Maj Munshower took part, with Maryland winners including Lieut FP Hart Elkton Sergt W Warburton Elkton Lieut D P Chambers Baltimore William Spicknall Hyattsville Sergt William L Sullens Conowingo and Serg William Richardson Centreville. The event drew 300 to 400 marksmen from Maryland Virginia DC and other states with services branches Marine Corps and Coast Guard represented.
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Elmer F. Munshower
Nations Rifle Association
Quanico
Maryland
Munshower
MNG
First Infantry
Elkton
W Warburton
P Chambers
Baltimors
William Spicknall
Hyattsville
Wiliam L Sullens
Conowingo
Fifth Infantry
Willam Richardson
Centreville
National Guardsmen
Fom
Virginia
District of Columbia
Marine Corps and
Coast Guard
Leigt. Richardson
Wajor Munshower
Wimingdon
Wilam Terry
Baltimore
Camp Perryhig
Mumsnower
Civil War Skeleton Unearthed Near Gettysburg Battlefield
Skeletal remains of a Confederate soldier were uncovered along the Emmitsburg road near the Gettysburg battlefield. Buckles, buttons, and minie balls were found with the remains, aiding identification as a Southern soldier. Burial plans will await confirmation of service and allegiance before interment in soldiers’ lot.
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Gettypiery
Chillan Conteriation Corps
Emmittsburg Road
Nepean
McConaghie
Getysburg
Emmitsburg Road
Gers
Fifternoon
Neasy
Pickett
Souther
Ahels
Come Federatee
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Mackay Radio
U. S. Coast Guard
Chesapeake
Emilia
Coas
Coastguard
Carabasset
Lfitty
Steamship Books
Taptan William Heath
Eastern Steamship Lane
Virginia Beach
Pocahontas
Boy
Storn
Chile
Moss Euigenta Rose
Evanston, Dl
Cecil Smith
Smith
Chicago
Baung Azo
Foona India
Mabolme Gandh i
Frederick County
Drouth
Montevue Hospital
Garden
Lake Forest Country
Exc Scudder
Albert
Cleveland King Scudder
Busness
Couts
Ana
Mr. King
Blue Eagle
Lloyd Lewis
Foxville
Anne Arundel
United Business Men’s Assn
Head
Them
Chiselers
Quantico, Va
Tig
Abe
C. Worker
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