29 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1930
Page
1
A 73 year old man near Monocacy ends his life by inging himself in a lonely stretch along the Monocacy road. Authorities report no immediate foul play and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
The lifeless body of James W. Murnocacy was found near a river bridge as locals organized a search. Authorities noted a note and a letter from his Pennsylvania kin. Murphy, once at a printing office, had recently shown despondency and left instructions to his insurance and personal effects to be distributed as he wished. Relatives include sister Mrs James E Carliss of Mi Je NJ and sister-in-law Mrs Mary K E wards. Funeral plans await relatives’ orders.
Washington Aug 23 AP A survey of 28 states shows feed stocks in drouth at 35 in relation to livestock. Joseph Becker of the Agriculture Department said a facsimile representation had been received from 109000 questionnaires sent to chapporters. The indication will be completed early next week. Secretary Hyde plans to call the state chairmen to Washington to coordinate relief activity for forthcoming committees.
Reports from Rivera near the Uruguay border indicate fears of a peasant uprising spreading into Rio Grande do Sul as federal troops are redirected to frontier duties. Communications detail uneasy calm along the border as authorities reassess security and public safety.
A plane crash near Buffalo results in three fatalities. Emergency crews respond to the wreckage and authorities begin an investigation into the cause of the collision. Local residents report hearing a loud explosion before the crash.
Brunswick outlines a Labor Day program organized by committees featuring a County League baseball game against Yellow Springs, prize presentations after the ball game, and park dancing at 8:30 pm. Afternoon events include uniform parades, distance throwing, mile relays, and youth and open contests with various prizes.
Council approves an increased tax rate of 1.10 to fund street repairs and a 95 foot well project. Expenditures include a new water supply well and 2400 for a quarter mile of road near Main Street to West Falls, with officials citing earlier improvements as justification.
A survey shows twice as many aid appeals by the poor on a winter day as in summer. Salvation Army Captain notes 200 aided in a month, 150 transients, many seeking groceries and clothing. Relief workers warn of a hard winter as calls for help exceed previous years.
Eyewitnesses describe a man resembling Al Capone passing through the city with a Florida license plate and a driver. Officer Roy Hiltner and Dr. R. offer conflicting details about seating and the vehicle as local readers debate whether the visitor was the famous gangster or an impostor.
A court imposes fines totaling 9000 dollars in a class action involving Raymone and other named defendants. The order outlines penalties tied to specified terms and obligations within the dispute.
Rodney Duicher reports on tussles within the Republican Party over strategy to target Mr. Raskob in the fall campaigns. The piece notes party apparatus shifts, publicity drives, and allegations of propaganda using various party figures and claims of breaches of etiquette.
South Bend Indiana reports an eight year old girl was attacked and killed after being wed for 24 hours. Police say a wire strangled her neck and a deep gash caused her death. Coroner said the exact cause and timing are under investigation with no clear suspect named.
Sutherland, 67, led a posse aided by bloodhounds scouring woods for a man who fired on officers retreating after a confrontation. Trail of blood linked the suspect from Cabmy ti to County tile as Daley and Joly Cariyie pursued near the Sutherland home. Both officers were wounded along with family members in the exchange of shots.
United States fruits and vegetables entering Canada face new dumping duties. Minister Bw. Ryckman of National Revenue places tomatoes from Mexico and other non-British sources in the same category. Imported tomatoes from Mexico and the United States face a ten cents per pound duty. Onions from outside the British empire are valued at four cents per pound for duty purposes when entering port.
Work completed at the Maryland State School for the Deaf includes a new drying tumbler elevating washing facilities as part of upcoming session preparations. Superintendent Ignatius Brerlee notes staff and students return September 17 with classes starting the next day.
Local council outlines construction program aimed at reducing unemployment. Officials announce training and job subsidies to encourage small firms to hire workers during austerity period. Community leaders urge swift implementation to spur regional recovery.
In a postponed hearing Justice Bowers found no sufficient evidence to convict Mrs Sickles amid a household dispute involving Mrs Strallman and Mrs Cook. The judge cautioned parties against further feuds and reprimanded Mrs Cook for missing the initial hearing. Separately, Guy Bidie was fined ten dollars for displaying another car’s markers and Goodman Wilk was ordered to pay three dollars weekly for support.
Reports from Egndon and London recount nearly two dozen deaths attributed to an ongoing heat wave in Great Britain. The high temperatures pire the public to seek shelter and medical aid as authorities urge caution against heat illness and dehydration.
A fire tore through a building at Borkilissille damaging the structure and forcing an evacuation. Fire crews responded swiftly, containing the flames as investigators begin assessing the cause.
A convention agenda item titled Billboard Fight 16 is discussed within the department meeting. The item appears to concern national or organizational billing or instructional material. Details remain limited in the available text.
Commander Johnson reported to the convention praising membership drives in Maryland with names such as Mahool Potts Francis Scott, Cumberland, Stanley Cochran, Carroll, Harford, Oxwell Sanon, Joseph L. Darius. Resolutions condemn overseas caps and billboard ads along state highways. Women auxiliary nominated officers including Thelma W. Houck Susser Ramsburg Blanche Coward Maude Glenu Anna Lafferty Laura Figgins.
Omara Hawbaker age 26 and Ivia Shultz 30 both Waynesboro Pa wedrick Roy William Linton 21 and Helen Virginia Stine 18 Frederick Route 2. Willan Cadie 70 widower near Urbana and Van Delia Griffith 46 Urbans divorced. Wille M L Gaver 22 and M Plan ets Siler 24 Middletown. Arthur R Guyton 27 and Mary C Pauline Zecker 23 Burkitts ville Theodore R O Flaherty 26 Washington and Mary Belle Wendie 2 Brad bury Heights. Zandal G Umbreil 22 Wilson Hill Pa and Geneva Hass 16 Chambess burg Pa. Charles W Furbee Jr 23 Clarksburg W Va and Lydia L Shaup 23 St Petersburg Pa. Property deeds: Howard G Taylor and wife to State Roads Commission of Maryland county 10. Samuel G Hoffmaster and wife to C Howard Kaetz i county 10. Howard Kaetz tw Samuel G Hoffmaster and wife 910. Elza Scoggins to Frederick D Bruce and wife county 3.
A gathering of Frederick County colored teachers is set for Monday September at Beniz sirec school. Superintendent W Bruner will outline work objectives and discuss plans for the group. About 33 teachers are mentioned with 28 teaching in a brook sd area.
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