Apartment Fire Displaces Family On Maryland Avenue
A morning blaze damaged a six room apartment owned by H. Coblentz on Maryland Avenue. Mrs. Bernard Koch and infant Elizabeth Lee Koch escaped with neighbors. the baby was unharmed. Fire originated in the cellar near an electric wire. buildings authorities and Braddock Heights Fire Co. battled flames. Furniture and stock damaged. a dog named Muggy fled during the incident and remained missing. Dr. Koch, federal inspector of live stock, was away but returned before noon. The apartment suffered charred walls and soaked goods. about $1,000 in damage reported.
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Hang Ho Coblents
Araddeck Helgiite
Pworakides
Wen Wuts
Bernard Buch
Raidi Ng Wteatre
Elizabeth Lee Koch
Elizabeth
Alice Rohr
Maryland
Koch
Dr. Koch
Uve
Coblentz
Mr. Coblentz
Baltimore
Ano
Alex Dr. Koch
James
Heights
Traddock Heights
Charles A. Opel, Jr
Middletown
Domain
Joblentz
Seattle
Can
Vargas Blames Revelatory Act on Warplane Purchase Plans
President Getulio Vargas in Rio de Janeiro blames a revelatory act for a fund of about $48,000 intended to arm the Brazilian Army aviation school with training planes and engines. Some engines may be foreign built, and materials likely include Arab-manufactured components.
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Rio de Janeiro
Getulio Vargas
Nemy Aviation School
Brazil
Weather Record Precipitation and Temperature Notes
Weather data snippet reports 24 hour precipitation ending 7 am at 32 inches, August year to date 30 inches, normal August 165 inches, August tides 232 inches, 1994 precipitation 1.41 inches. Yesterday high and last year’s high, tonight low around 4 degrees, tomorrow forecast near 3 pm, multiple dated entries appear.
Virginia Assoc Seeks Federal Designation For Scenic Route
The Ski Lane Shenandoah Scenic Route Association seeks federal designation for a route linking Masontown? through York, Pa to Frederick and points north. They plan to attract New York Philadelphia traffic via a designated path across Spring Dircle Hanover Littlestown Taneytown Keymar Woodsboro Walkersville Frederick Harpers Ferry Charles Town Weyers Cave? Luray Elkton Waynesboro and Greenvale Va. Four information bureaus are in place at Route 12 as construction continues between Front Royal and Luray. Moon Jr. serves as executive secretary.
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Masai
Frederick
Virginia
Front Floyal
Shenandoah National Park
Luray
Elkton
Waynesboro
Greenville
Nes
Massanutten
Blue Ridge
Philadephia Trafic
York
Pao Tins
Spring Dircle
Hanover
Littlestown
Taneytown
Keymar
Woodsboro
Walkersville
Harpers, Ferry
Clyaries Town
Berryville
Boyer
White Post
Front Royal
Elk+ton
Greenvale
UA. Moon, Jr
Association
World Power Conference to spotlight public power push
Washington August 20 Leaders from public utilities government scientists and private power firms unite for the forthcoming World Power Conference set for Sept. 7 in Washington. Aiming to showcase cheap electricity and public ownership debate, the gathering will host about 620 delegates from foreign nations with 2000 expected at a mass banquet. The event features demonstrations including Dr. C. G. Abbas sun engine and a multi language transmission plan, plus tours of major U.S. hydro projects and private plants.
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Washington
Washington Union Station
C. G. Abbas
Smithsonian Institution
Balich
Constitution Mall
Hoosevelt
Thunder Dam
Boulder Dam
United States
Canada
Uc Hydro-Electric
Ontario
Iva
Bonneville
Grand Coulee
Fort Peck
General Electric
Ford
Seattle
J. 2. Ross
SEC
Frst
New Deal
Morris L. Cooke
Congress
Rebels Fight Toward Tran Many Slain In Advance
Rebels push toward Tran and suffer heavy losses as loyalist forces halt their attack. Reports describe fierce fighting, bombardments, and street clashes around the region with civilians affected as government troops attempt to halt the revolt. A government counteroffensive follows heavy shelling and street fighting, while international observers note ongoing turmoil across the area.
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Tran
Montgomery Board Rebuffs Purchase of Voting Machines
Montgomery County Board of Election Supervisors sought permission to buy 35 eMachines for the November election but was vetoed by the County Commissioners. The vote split 4 to 1 with Democrats Hagner Lansdale Prank Karn and King opposing, after representatives from the Automatic Voting Machines Company urged approval. The company offered to sell the machines over one year with interest waived until August 1938.
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Montgomery County Board of Election Supervisors
Robert DB. Hagner
Twehard UW. Lansdale
Jolard Prank EH. Karn
Paul M. Coughtan
Charles F. King
Puston
Puquest
Election Board
Automatic Voting Matching Company
Comemy
Sogie
Uipald Dalante Uptil
Union Bridge Property Leased For Postoffice
Washington reports the Post Office Department announced leasing of present post office quarters at Union Bridge Maryland for a ten year term starting October. The lease involves noted figures and industry leaders from utilities and economics, with public register records and advisory inputs shaping the agreement.
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Washington
Aly
PostoMce Department
postoMce
Union Bridge
Mil
Oober Potts
Leredee
iShrove
Thelma W. Bicep
Francis Faris Shriner
Roosevelt Bid for World Peace Reported by Times
The Times reports Roosevelt aims to seek world peace and prevent further war. It notes his plan to present proposals to curb aggression by Japan and Germany, and to urge collective action to avert a broader conflict.
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Roosevelt
Taneytown Man's Body Found in Pool
In Taneytown on August 28, local boys found the body of Willan Tuathgtt, a farmer, in a pool beneath a pipe at Moe Creek Park. Coroner Sherman B. Plitiagant determined the death to be a drowning.
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Tateytown
Willan Tuathgtt
Tewly
Moe Creek
Sherman
Roosevelt En Route West On Dreuth Trip
President Roosevelt travels westward with an afloat party aboard a Baltimore and Ohio nine car special. The journey passes through Ohba Indi ata toward North Dakota capital with Loreal groups at stations hoping for a glimpse. The Chief Executive peers from his window at green hills and farms seemingly untouched by hardship.
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Roosevelt
Wierarey
Cat Preston
Ohba
Indi Ata
Toaing
North Dakota
Povernara
Baltimore and Ohio
Hla
Green Hills
Queen Esther Class Meets at Lewistown Home
The Queen Esther Class gathered at Mrs. Afton Powell in Lewistown for a recent meeting led by president Mrs. Dorothy Stull. Members answered roll call, recited prayers, heard readings by several members, and refreshments were served by hostess Mrs. Claude A Iahn.
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Afton Powell
Lewistown
Dorothy Stull
Kenneth Stull
Fred Bowers
Luther Martin
Fred Towers
FISpDS $100 Package Mystery Found in Box
A Frederick housewife in College Park opened a small box of surateal dressing and discovered a wrapped note and a claim of a $100 bill concealed inside. The box, reportedly priced only a few cents, sparked surprise and conjecture about the money’s origin and delivery.
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Frederick
College Park
Alerone Derovery
Hauptmann Case Lawyers Scored by American Bar
Jurors Under Fire as court turmoil surrounds the Hauptmann murder trial. Reports note alleged newspaper publicity and public attention fueling commentary while the jury’s conduct remains under scrutiny amid a crowded courtroom and outside crowds.
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Hauptmann
Petersville 4-1 Club Welcomes Three New Members
Petersville 4-1 Club adds Betty and Allee Kinna and Julia Peart Alialt to its ranks during a Friday afternoon meeting at Atlee Martha Mary Wirtz’s home. Virta elected vice president, Louise Kifer becomes secretary, Ming Citta Brettart named ninth officer as remaining officers from club stay in place. The club set meeting dates at members’ homes and plans an Achievement Day with the Merryland Tract Women's Club to showcase clothing projects.
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Petersville
Atlee
Martha Mary Wirtz
Whch
Betty
Allee Kinna
Julia Peart Alialt
Virta Waa
Louise Kifer
T Wo Oficers
Clus
Ming Citta Brettart Waa
Ida Plock
Mike Virginia Weller
Katherine Alair
Christine Shafer
Celeste Bier
Natt
Laulae Kifer
Betty Kinna
Merryland Tract
War Secretary hospital condition discussed after retest
The War Department reported War Secretary Dern in a hospital with a conscious but weak condition after a serious heart issue. Dr Meyer, billed as Europe's leading heart specialist, was reportedly consulted. President Roosevelt was informed of Meyer's role and Pilene's death impact in Boston.
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Phe
Tisteth
Toykav
Wailer & Ce Hospital
Mayer
Europe
Edward A. Pilene
Freight Truck Line Hearings Set for September 22
In Frederick County three applicants Maryland Transportation Co Wideyne Exneeen Linketoe and Weall trading as Niall's Express sought PSC approval to establish freight lines from Frederick to Yellow Springs. Hearings postponed to September 22 after initial plans for September 10.
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Marchmore
Pere Mission Cooperate Fredgin
Yellow Springs
Prederick County
Public Service Commission
Frederick
Maryland Transportation Co
Widenatee Exneeen Linketoe
Weall
Niall's Express
Republicans Confer With Governor Landon
Republicans converge in London to confer with Governor Landon on federal taxation and campaign strategy. Key figures include Jovin Wambton national chairman Charlen Hilles New York committeeman Nort rand Snell House floor leader and Joseph W. Martin campaign director, among early arrivals.
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Buffalo
Aue
Shovsela Poate
Aimetay Manik
AW Mo Landon
Jovin Wambton
Charlen JD. Hilles
New York
Nortrand Snell
House
Joseph W. Martin
London
Sistel
Carroll Commissioner Stricken Suddenly in Carroll County
Wertminster Aug 26 report states Chas e WooMelvile of Oakland Mul near Aykesssiile, president of the Carroll Counts Board of Commisioners, was rushed to University Hospital at TASimore for emergency appendectomy. Condition described as serious with critical head injury noted.
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Wertminster
Chase WooMelvile
Oakland
Mul
Aykesssiile
Carroll Counts
University
Hopital Oat Tasimore
Temporary Bridge Ix Moved By High Water
A temporary bridge owned by the Migh Grove Like Company used at the bow chad JUKnway ooo Harmony construction site was washed about a half mile downstream during a heavy storm on Tuesday night. Middle Creek overflow damaged trees, a Lime Kiln inelmity stack fire, and the Frederick City Packing plant smokestack belt. Samuel Rosensteck, head of the company, reported the damage was considerable.
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Migh Grove
Bow
Chad
Middle Creek
Ie Trederick City Packing Company
Neeiinibie
Samuel Rosensteck
Company
Atated
Trial in Chicken Theft Case Faces Jury
The Circuit Court heard a jury trial this week on a chicken theft charge against Gatland Forrest of Tennaairk. He allegedly stole three chickens from Reta. An appeal from the docket of US Lee Walliams FE Campbell was entered today. Forrest was arrested by Ernest L. Malmoan and warrant by John To Hemp of Warkiteeville.
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Irunawick
Tis Ca
Gatland Forrest
Tennaairk
Circuit Court
Ese Reta
Usslee Walliams FE Campbell
Forrest
Cone Stable
Ernest L. Malmoan
Duster
John To Hemp
Warkiteeville
Brides Wom ens Club marks tenth anniversary dinner
Members of the Brides Women s Club held a dinner at Ramblee Tenn near Taneytown to observe the club s ten year anniversary. A raffle prize will be presented, a birthday cake prepared by a local baker, and remarks honoring founders and longtime members are planned.
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the Brides Women's Club
Ranblee Tenn
Taneytown
Cumberland Tire Plant Closes During Strike Action
A Cumberland tire plant is shut down by order amid a strike. Workers claimed lack of proper protection and accused city officials in Cumberland, Alabama. Police and state officials faced questions as gas dispersal and pickets disrupted operations. governor denied state police used fear or gas. He noted a conference aimed at ending the strike was being arranged while on vacation aboard the state yacht.
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Nice
Balimore
Harry W. Niece
Cumberland
Dupont
Awards at Frederick Women’s Club Bowl and Cooking Day
Mrs. Paul Stockman led as high scorer in a bowling contest at the Frederick County Women’s Club day long event held Tuesday at Braddock Weights. The program included a Potomac Edison Co cooking demonstration by Margaret Ewald with Elizabeth Radcliff assisting. various demo dishes were awarded to winners led by Edna Myers and Mildred Torine. Robert L. Smith of Potomac Edison addressed the group as the event concluded with group singing and a cake contest.
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Paul Stockman
Prederick County
Braddock Weights
Potomac Edison Company
Margaret Ewald
Home Service
Elizabeth Radcliff
Frederick
Virginia
Howera
Woodsboro
Misa Edna Myers
Washington Street
A. FE. Rhoads
Misa Mildred Torine
Markettsville
Simpson
Libertytown
Anna Jones
Thurmonte Taltioe
Mra
Douglas Castle
Adama' Town
Lakin
Robert L. Smith
Potomac Tdion Company
Police seize couple as crowd watches on street
A large crowd watched authorities arrest a couple who gave names as Frances Moran and A. 1 Allen, both of Washington, in a car parked on Bente street near Patrick. They were taken to police quarters, questioned, and charged with disorderly conduct with $280 bond each.
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Leaf
Allen Bartgis
Dan Loomiey
George Hoffman
Frances Moran
A. 1
Allen
Washington
Benteatreet
Patrick Street
Pollee Meade Quarters
Abe
Profit Selling Gives List Spotty Appearance
New York Aug 28 AP The ranks of stock market equities today showed only a spotty appearance as profit selling emerged. Brokers could find little buying demand near the market close with some declines noted in key listings amid cautious trading conditions on a dull session.
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New York
Eck Marke
Milan
Ceriicg
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SRC
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Janes ‘Fogarty
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Tans Mae ‘Pubile
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Sec. Dern
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Landon
Carroll
Arthair Codhart
Cumberland Tire
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ED Karl Remaberg
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Kanes
Jed
Eimer Fe, Dixon
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