Heaviest Rain in weeks Raises Frederick Reservoir Levels
After a heavy downpour in the region the Frederick reservoir level rose from 27 feet 3 inches to 27 feet 6 inches by Tuesday night. Rainfall totals included .55 inch for Frederick and showers widespread across the county, with Brunswick receiving plentiful rain and other areas reporting varying amounts. Officials hope continued rain will push storage toward 35 feet, ending a lengthy drought.
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Coursy
Frank Weddle
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Mt. St. Mary's College
Norn County
Emmitsburg
Thurmont
Gregg Henderson marriage announced in telegram
Mrs Rufus Oden received a telegram this morning announcing the marriage of her father Samuel A Gregg to Mrs Linda Henderson of Mexico AGssasin The ceremony was by Rev Dr A A Wallace at the Mexico First Presbyterian Church The newlyweds expect to return to this city after a short wedding trip Gregg, baggage master for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at Fred Sek, is a former Alderman and former superintendent of Mos He left a few fies Vaeaien but gave no definite details about relatives involved Gregg was formerly an instructor in domestic arts at the Matrand State School for the Deaf and held that position for many years
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Samuel A. Gregg
Linda Henderson
Mexico
Agssasin
A. A Wallace
Mexico Pirst Presbyterian Church
Gregg
Ce Imore and Ohio Railroad
Fred- Sek
Board of Aldermen
Mos
Matrand State School For the Deaf
Body Found in Sea Not Van Lear Black
Fragmentary report states Perry Marin, 22, of Weasesay or Weasebay, found dead at sea. The notice mentions a discrepancy about the victim’s identity, with references to local places and names blurred in the OCR text. Further details are unclear in readable portions.
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van Lear
Fifth death from blast in elevator reported today
The article notes the fifth death from a blast in an elevator as of today. Roper C. Jorce, 45, dies from injuries after the incident. Two other men were killed in the explosions, with a third sustaining injuries.
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Sassvant Realiwar
Roper C. Jorce
Yon Gronau Arrives Customs Amid Reception Plans
Capt. Wolf Gronau skipper of the skes arrives at the New York Customs House with three German crewmen. Crowds greet him as officials postpone formalities and he receives a telegram from the State Department. Mayor's committee works on a larger reception plan.
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Wolf Gronau
Skes
Germany
von Gronau
State Department
Ork
Blease Leads in South Carolina Primary Returns
In South Carolina the Democratic primary produced a Blease lead for the United States Senate with ongoing returns. Oscar led in the governor’s race as results from the day’s voting appeared to favor Don L. Blease and a split field, while Ralph defeated Young in another contest.
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Blease
South Carolina
Skipper of Fairfax Is Absolved of Blame
Washington August 27 Captain Archie H Brows of Fairfax was absolved by the commerce department investigation into the collision last June with the tanker Massachusetts Day. The inquiry found no evidence of fault by Brows and noted ships were lost in the incident.
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Fairfax
Washington
Archie H. Brows
Nationalist Planes Bomb Forbidden City
Two nationalist planes attacked the Forbidden City area with unspecified casualties and unclear targets as reports from Peipinz August a (AP) indicate ongoing conflict skies. The fragmentary dispatch references Honalss and limited details remain, with no confirmed totals or outcomes.
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Forbidden City
Registration procedures outlined for Maryland primary
Local officials announce registration and ballot planning ahead of the Maryland primary. Details cover judges and clerks, ballot form decisions, candidate filings, publication timelines, and registration dates including September 2 and October 7.
Reception for Visitors By Judges Urner and Newman
A brief account notes Judges Urner and Newman at a reception for visitors. The event highlights their role with the Statsary Commas and mentions attendees from Baltimore and other guests, with the overall tone of civic hospitality.
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Urner
Newman
Baltimore
Safety Teams Compete at Potomac Edison Picnic
Safety teams from western Maryland prepared for the second day of all tests at Potomac Edison Companys annual picnic at Braddock Heights. Participants from Hagers Town Winchester Frostburg Cumberland Springs Frederick Hagerstown Waynesboro and more gathered despite showers. Judges include H F Webb A J Hill and C H Ruble. Awards to be announced this afternoon. One feature is Prof Albers a musician with a noted art background.
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Maryland
Braddock Heights
Hagersinsourg
W. Va
Winester
Frostburg
Cumberland
Springs
Potomac Edison Company
Frederick
Hagerstown
Waynesboro
Winchester
W. C. Burm
Robert L. Smith
Roland E. Long
Anich
H. F. Webb
West Penn
A. J. Hill
C. H. Ruble
Albers
Eight Die in Boundary Fight Across Oaxaca Farmlands
In Oaxaca state a deadly clash over farm boundaries left eight people dead. The confrontation involved communities from Santa Ela and Apatto against Santo Domingo forces. The event marks a violent dispute amid land claims in the region.
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Ons
Santa Ela
Apatto
Santo Domingo
Credit Plan 10 Relieve Farmers Approved
The plan establishes intermediate banks to provide credit to farmers with a 2 percent higher rate than the immediate credit bank. The maximum rate to farmers is set at 8.4 percent, with funds released at the end of the credit term. Weather reports note improvement in Kansas Nebraska and South Dakota crops, Oklahoma also benefited, though parts of the south and west remain unrelieved.
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Credit Carpo
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Communists Fire on Ships Above Kiukiang
American Consul General Frank B. Lovehatt reported to the State Department that Chinese communists on hills above Kiukiang fired field artillery at foreign ships. One shell narrowly missed a British vessel, and Japanese and other ships were attacked from the same position.
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Magelion
Kiukiang
State Department
Frank B. Lovehatt
Four Boys Die As Gravel Bank Caves In Kentucky
In Owro Kentucky Aug 27 four boys were killed when a gravel bank cave in near Bremen, Muiaenbers county. Victims were Ezra Vincent 10 RK Vincent 15 Erath era and Raymona Emma 23 and I Shanks 11 brothers. Fifty men dug for an hour and a half before recovering the bodies.
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Owro
Bremen
Muaienbers County
Ezra C. Vincent
RK. H. Vincent
Orathera
Raymona Mma
Shanks
Canada Within Rights In Establishing Rates
Washington officials say Canada is within its rights in setting new rates to prevent dumping of certain American fruits. They caution that any discrimination could warrant an American protest.
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Canada
Washington, Ave
State Department
Ibn
Indian Working Board Arrests Spark National Campaign
The All India National Congress working committees were arrested today by British authorities. V. J. Patel and other leaders were seized as part of a crackdown in the hall. A popular court observers the event amid tensions as the freedom movement continues.
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C. W. Ridge
Mount Air
Orr Joy
William Pickett
Thomas Fogie
Walter Townsend
Walter Mumford
Ray Yohn
Carronie
Indian Working Board
Opening of Parkway School Area Plans Tuesday Enrollment
The city announces Parkway School area openings for fifth and sixth seventh graders Tuesday with about five hundred pupils to be enrolled. Eligible students from North Market Church Street and Wishtington Street Schools plus Mt. Carmel Bartonsville and Oak Grove join the initial group. Enrollment hours are set with specific grade splits by school.
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Afarket
Church Street
Wishtington Street
Arkeay
Arta
Paranay
Allh
Bartonsville
Oak Grove
North Market
Washington Streets
War Department Report On Military Reserve Strength
A four week Fort Des Moines camp study shows reserve forces swelling to about one million nationwide with 277000 national guard and 2 new reserves. The program trains students farmers teachers and others to form an experienced nucleus for potential national defense. Camp life includes meals drills lectures and examinations aimed at increasing physical development and military efficiency by up to 96 percent.
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Ie Braun
al Canin
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War Department
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Fort Jds Moines
Kansas
Paper Explains Broning Departure From Boonsboro Meeting
A fragmented AP report notes reasons behind Broening leaving a Boonsboro gathering. The text is garbled but indicates discussion of fusion and related tensions at the August event. Names and precise details are unclear due to the damaged source material.
Four Killed in French Military Plane Crash
Four people died when a French military aircraft crashed in Gravinr, with reports noting damage to a roof and surrounding area. Investigations are underway to determine the cause and identify the deceased.
Re opening Celebration for National Highway Route
A re opening celebration is planned for September 23 along the National Highway route through Washington Pa Frederick and other towns. The Wheel ing Baltimore section reopened after closures with improvements. Governors Connary and Cooper are expected to attend a banquet and pageant parade featuring participants from Wooster and nearby cities.
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Dshalf
C.vic
Frederick
Ducal Chamber of Commerce
Baltimore
National
Hizhaar
Independent Oil Man's Estate Valued Over Seventy-Five Million
A brief obituary note reports the estate of a prominent independent oil man is estimated above 75 million. The deceased, named in early lines, was active in the oil industry and left a sizable legacy.
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