Mountain Water Supply Aided by Rain
Rain improves Mountain city reservoir levels but still leaves a large deficit for summer needs. Officials report the Linganore dam and Fishing Creek gains, yet city use remains high with sewer and factory demands. Middletown sees better supply as rains replenish the town watershed and auxiliary pumps boost pressure. A sprinkler ban remains in effect.
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Frederick
Manta Bank
Frank Weddle
Praik Eppiey
Linganore
Hove
Middletown
Skids From Trolley Tracks Into Window
A car skidded from Patrick street trolley tracks and struck the Southern Wholesalers at 118 West Patrick street. Oswald Cain of Brooklyn driven eastbound. he and his wife were in the car as damages, estimated over $200, were settled with no charges after police investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Street
Southern Wholesalers, Inc
West Patrick Street
Oswald 5
Cain
Brooklyn
N.Y
Dan
Damades
Merrill And Richman Start For Newfoundland
Dick Merri and Harry Richman began a nonstop test flight in the monoplane Lady Peace from Floyd Dennett airport loaded with about 900 gallons of gasoline bound for Newfoundland. The flight aims at a round trip to London with the long cross country run completed prior to takeoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Dick Merri
Harry Richman
Floyd Dennett
Room
Newfoundland
London
Aire
B&O Revenue in July Shows Higher Passenger Revenue
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reports July passenger revenue rising to 199,862 dollars, up from the previous month. The statement notes continued gains over prior periods with improved totals and year over year comparisons reflected in the new figures.
Five Die in Maryland Truck Crash Near Conowingo Dam
A truck carrying itinerant workers fell down a 100 foot embankment near Conowingo Dam in Maryland injuring many. five were killed including driver George D Hart and four others. Lawrence Yelvington blamed a faulty lien and slippery road for the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington
Florida
Georgia
Sark
New Jersey
Here Txiay
George D Hart
Hastings
Fla
Tre
Lawrence Yelvington
Hast Ings
Conowingo
Susquehanna River
British Communist 15 Barred From U. S. Entry
The United States refused entry to William Gallacher a Communist MP from Britain, citing the immigration act barring members of groups aiming to overthrow government by force or violence. The State Department confirmed the visa denial after a protest from the American Civil Liberties Union noted Gallacher’s travel in Canada.
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Washington
United States
Wiliam Clincher
State Department
WhcerHes Union
Department
Gallacher
Canada
Fire Kills Family in Honesdale House Blaze
In Honesdale Pennsylvania a fire swept a home on Indian Orchard Street killing four members of the Griffin family and injuring two others. Fire Chief Ray Smith said George Griffin 64 his wife Trens 48 and their children Donald 10 Mildred 7 and Marton 12 perished. A pair of daughters survived with injuries and were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
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Hovedale
Indian Orchard
Ray Smith
I Honesdale
George Griffin
Trens
Donald
Midred
Marton
Jean
Wees
Hye Amake
Enis Salt
Reh
Ald
Wolf Man Walter Wolf Found Dead In Auto
Walter Wolf, 20, was found dead Wednesday afternoon in his car on a mountain road near Tracey Delwater. Justice Patrick AL Schuater ruled death as self-inflicted. Funeral services set for Friday at Chestnut Bethel Church with Elder L J Mohr officiating. burial in adjoining cemetery.
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Patrick AL Schuater
Walton
Gut Wolf
Neto Powille
Tracey Delwater
Justion Sehnanffer
Sherif Charles W. Smuth
Croke
Jame Ko Gras
Tinsmont
Walt
Jie
Crow
Elmer P
Eliza J. Wolf
Paul Wolf
Foxvilla
Roger Wolf
Lve Cisterr
Avey Smith
Midson
Osby McAfee
Clayton McAfee
Thurmont
Glenn Wagaman
Deerfield
Maud Wolf
Willhide and Creeger
Chestnut-Hethel
L J Mohr
Jug Bridge Club Celebrates Tenth Anniversary Dinner
Ninety members and guests of the Jug Bridge Woman's Club gathered at Saubie's Inn near Taneytown to observe the tenth anniversary with a dinner and program. Floy Hitshew was honored for perfect attendance, and Grace Burger's engagement to PLHT Beavers of Washington was announced as part of the festivities.
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Jug Bridge Woman's Club
Saubie's Inn
Taneytown
Floy Hitc
Hawals
E. Kling
Grace Burger
Clu
HT Beavers
Washington
Richard Bo Harpery
Howart Main
Ahe
WH. J Slusher
Danny Boy
Elmer Edison
Hitcshew
W. O Nicodemus
Harry Hamilton
Earl FP. Plelichman
William C Zimmerman
Landon Ward
W. Zimmerman
F. D. Michael
Howard Quinn
Fannie R. Kilng
Ronald Ferking
Behind the Scenes in Washington on WPA PWA funding clash
A detailed look at the WPA and PWA funding dispute as the 1930s relief programs grapple with contribution mixes and labor composition. Officials debate percentages, bond issues, and the shift toward skilled versus unskilled labor amid budget pressures and administrative tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WEA
PWA
Ickes
WPA
Budges Hureatt
MWA
Ronsevelt
Bar Association to Consider Child Labor Amendment
An American Bar Association convention hears recommendations to ratify the federal child labor amendment and to promote adoption of a uniform form of labor terms. The report, chaired by Dame Amy Blane of Alabama, outlines several resolutions backing the amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wedames
Sunken Treasure Report From Wandering Crew
Fragmentary text describes a crew traveling near a sunken treasure site with references to shores, gates, and a commander. The readable lines mention Watklkt and a journey to a shallow area, implying an expedition or exploration with uncertainties and travel hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henowin
Sara
Madrid Water Supply Threatened by Rebels Army
A Madrid dispatch reports the water supply threatened as rebel forces advance. Spain seeks unity of command under state authority with local units subordinated to a general plan for concerted offensive against fascist rebels. Austria notes former King Alfonso weighing an impulsive move amid a stalled American plane tied to royal consultation.
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Copertae
Treen
Madrid
Spain
Artlon
War Ministry
Alfonso
Uyne Associateds
Tanshoiek
Austria
Alfonse
Pulet
Pathecart Jones
DiMeultes
Justet
Nawally
Pope XI Failing Health Amid Spanish Crisis
The pope is reported weakened by war anxieties over Spain and barely able to rise from his throne after audiences. He rests at Castel Gandolfo while Eugenio Pacchi informs him of the latest Spanish developments. a three hour discussion followed the audience.
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Vatican City
Pus XI
Castel Canedolfa
Bich
Eugenio Cardinal Pacchi
Manal
Castel Gandolfo
Portable cooling machines ship to Pennsylvania terminal
A new portable device rapidly cools fruit to four degrees in two minutes, a sharp improvement over the usual two days. McCain Co. plans to ship nearly ten carloads of peaches, with units already at work at the Pennsylvania terminal Mfr facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vsig Powianle
Pennsylvania Terminal
Mfr
McCain
Weather Record Title Unclear and Fragmented
The readable parts mention precipitation and temperatures with references to August, normal rainfall around 64 inches, and measurements like 4 inches and 16 inches. Other phrases are garbled, hindering a coherent event or location.
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Tadape
Pont
Martes
Tamarrat
Harpers Ferry Bridge Work Linked to WPA Funds
Agreement sent to WPA authorities in Washington to start temporary highway work at Harpers Ferry. The plan funds 25 000 dollars to plank the railroad companys old bridge from Maryland to West Virginia, enabling motor traffic over Nagas Road since the toll bridge failed in a March flood. A train of material lies in Tennessee yards awaiting order.
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Harpers Ferry
WPA
Capital
Whitch
Harjats
Derry
Sat Moat Canyon
Taltimore
Ohto Rattraad
Turpers Ceres Lrtdge
Washington
J. OW. Kern
State Rows Commission
Thomas IE Jenifer
Ralltoid Company
Morine Bridge
Maryland
West
Fiat
Hiarpere Ferry
Tensadek Rattrand
At. Kern
Nathan Lmith
Rowdy Commission
Indy
Roosevelt tours drought struck North Dakota area
President Roosevelt visited drought damaged North Dakota for talks with state and federal officials and his drought committee. He aims to guide relief and future calamity planning while denying plans to depopulate hardest hit regions. The administration seeks changes in policy to sustain the economy during the drought.
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Aboud Roowselt
Bismarck
N. D
Roosevelt
North Dakota
Eich
Nice Encouraged That Strike Will Be Ended
Cumberland August 27 An official reports that after early morning talks Larry W Nin expressed strong optimism for a peaceful settlement of the strike at the Kelly Spring. The Governor arrived to press for a positive outcome and to urge workers and employers to reach an agreement on terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
Cumberland
W. Nin
Kelly Spring
Fahla
Tanta FM
Aia
Quiet And Substantial Recovery In Wall St
Quiet and substantial recovery on Wall Street as trading shows renewed support and a gentler decline for the market. Investors observe steadier prices and modest improvements amid mixed sector activity and cautious optimism about near term gains.
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Wall St
Landon Visits Lincoln Tomb On Train Tour
Governor Alf M Landon spoke to a crowd aboard a train en route to Topeka at Joliet claiming core tenets of government finance could curb excess and waste. He planned nine more stops including Springfield where he would visit Abraham Lincoln's tomb.
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Landon
Topeka
Kon
Clovernor
Alf M Landon
Hia
Joliet
Minolta
Springfiet
Abraham Tincoli
Roylevite
Five new congregations join the Philadelphia Presbytery
The Philadelphia Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of America announced that five new congregations were admitted. Four were transferred to the Dakotas Presbytery, including churches in Newark Delaware and Undersea Carson Charen area. Ministers admitted include Rev J Miner in Frederick and Med.
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Philadelphia
Phil Iadelphia
gantent Presbyterian = Church = of America
Dakotas
Chetatiana
J. O. Miner
Impeon
Frederick
Med
Foreign tension eased by German assurance to France
In a cautious tone the German government conveyed to France that Paris has nothing to fear from potential policy shifts. The message stressed stability and urged trust while signaling openness to continued dialogue amid postwar anxieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schacht
France
Secretary Dern Dies After Long Illness At 65
Secretary of War George Dern died in Washington after a lengthy illness due to influenza and heart complications. He served as Utah governor and as a key cabinet member, with a history as a miner, businessman, and organizer of western state efforts. Assistant secretary Woodring to act pending Roosevelt appointment.
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Mwashtvetey
Rte
Talty Meyer
Wobesee
Dern
Utah
Sears
Wittch
Beefore
Walter Reed
Ble Army Hospital
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Atlante
John
Chasbeds D. Dern
Fremont Normal College
Mien
University of Nebraska
Missouri Valley
Pere Formance
Pershing
University Cadet Corps
Jonny J. Pershing
Wienie Unhaie DadnAn
Nebrataa
Create Fee Lide Mining
Daltsirg
Ranmre Power
Oman
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Justice Schnauffer
Foxville
Walter Merhl Wolf
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nut-Bethel Church
Jug Bridge Club
Floy Hitcshew
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Ormott
NEA Service, Inc
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Mer King
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Preies
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