26 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1930
Page
1
The city endures its driest year in decades with rainfall far below normal since January. June 24 marked the start of a continuing drought despite scattered showers, with July and August totals far under the monthly average and water supplies strained.
Washington reports the State Department asked the American embassy in Lima to press for Harold E. Grow's release after receiving word from the embassy about a U.S. naval reserve lieutenant captured in Peru. The message requests appropriate steps to secure his freedom amid Peruvians aiding the incident at Camrana and mentions the aviator’s capture on Sunday.
Democrats from Frederick County districts gather in the Progit's Cox room on Saturday at 7 oclock for a preliminary planning meeting ahead of the campaign after the primary election. County Central committee members elected will attend and discuss strategy.
Harry Wardman transfers control of properties to Alfred C. Torgess and others with no cash involved. Wardman will focus on private real estate ventures and indirect activity.
The article reports Barnard in Maryland's Sixth District race aligning with repeal, opposing federal interference, labeling the eighteenth amendment a police regulation and a failure. He faces former Congressman David J. Lewis who also supports repealing prohibition and advocates a constitutional convention.
Thomas of Virginia was appointed a member of the Tariff Commission today by President Hoover. The appointment follows a reorganization under the Smoot-Hawley act and designates Henry B. Field as chairman. Fletcher is noted as a Republican. Charles Gibson Smith is listed among the deceased.
An air report notes Captain Weillgang von Gronau and three companions piloting a plane that flew over the area at 1 55 pm on August 26 while enroute from Halifax to New York City.
The 1930 budget likely to be adopted on Wednesday keeps the county tax rate for 19301 NY 18 steady. Taxes are due September 2 as Labor Day is a holiday. Mayor Quiler and the City Regime anticipate no change in the rate for the third straight year. The real estate base is over $16 million with no major shifts expected in assessment figures.
A Court of Review was held in the Scout room at Boy Scout headquarters City Hall. Scouts Wesley Lee Lawrence Yourtee Howard Kidwell James Foreet Jr Koty Cooper and James S Power passed requirements for merit badges and ranks. Cooper will be seated for the Tank of Basis Scout and Power for Life Group at the October Court of Honor.
Local notes indicate Hoover will participate in a Veterans of Foreign Wars parade. The event line lists Col Rang as general chair and references organizational oversight by the Dist national five.
The double charge against Ada Sickles of 808 North Street for cursing and running a disorderly house was continued as witnesses failed to appear. Officers warned evading summons could follow, with State’s attorney and defense counsel named.
The Francis Scott Rey area campaign for a 2500 budget reports funds over 2000. Chairman Leslie N. Coblentz of the Anance committee announces the surplus and asks support from all who value Scouting. Tickets will be used for the benefit of the campaign and related events organized by local committees.
The day opens with modest gains in motion picture stocks as investors show cautious optimism. Analysts note limited volume but point to improving prices for key studios amid ongoing industry shifts.
Fire danger rises as the hunting season opens in Frederick County and Maryland. Open seasons run Sept 1 to Sept 30 for squirrel and dove, then Nov 10 to Dec 15, with railbirds Sept 1 to Nov 30. Bag limits set at 3 per day for railbirds and 5 for dove. Farmers report fewer corn losses from squirrels this year.
Thieves cracked a drawer and forced a lock at E. A. Talbott hardware on Main Street Sunday night. They stole a $20 combined bill and sweet chocolate while taking money from a safe in the storm. A second breakin report cites additional damage at Clark & Oz.
A Coast Guard operation seized a boat with liquor cargo after a reported chase. The incident involved 22 passengers and followed a preceding search along the coast, with authorities reporting a common share of the spoils and subsequent medical treatment for one individual.
Pewee Oye on date is set as a key event with peers expected to attend. Details remain unclear in the readable text.
The famed screen star Lon Chaney known as the Man of a Thousand Faces died early today in Los Angeles after a battle with bronchial infection and pneumonia. He was 47. He had been hospitalized since August 15 for treatment of a bronchial condition and suffered a pneumonia attack in New York earlier this year. His wife Mrs Chaney and Crighton Chaney, a son from a previous marriage, survive him.
The Motion Picture Producers Association dispute over paying publishing and monthly lists of approved films was settled today. Federation president Mrs. Mary Blake Finan announced the matter would be left to the federation’s motion picture committee for final decision.
A Maryland man fatally shot his wife and a second woman at the Wilton home. The assailant wounded his 15 month old daughter Norma who was expected to recover. The suspect fled after firing two shots into the air.
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