Freed On All Three Charges After Fatality
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1934
Page
1
Libertytown Man Acquitted In Fatal Car Crash Case
Donald Black, Libertytown colored man, acquitted by Justice Motter on charges of reckless driving failing to report an accident and drunken driving after an automobile crash near Clemsonville killed Earl Mercer and injured William Ecker. Defense said Mercer was driving. state contended all three were drinking. Mercer died, Ecker survived with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Black
Libertytown
Guy K. Motter
Peoples Court
Black
Druik
Clemsonville
Earl Mercer
Union Bridge
Wiliam Ecker
Ecker
Frederick City
Mercer
University Hospital
Baltimore
David R. Peterson
J. R. Miller
Monart
Mitches
Tis
Alton ¥. Bennett
Bridge over Catoctin Creek Bid Notice
State Roads Commission seeks bids for a single span steel truss bridge over Catoctin creek on the Middletown to Burkittsville road. Bids due by noon September 11. Labor wages set at 40 to 75 cents per hour. Replacement improves safety after previous closure due to high water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Roads Commission
Catoctin Creek
Middletown
Burkitts
Fure Yishing
National
Court House
Oil Tanks Explode Again at Campana Argentina
Fire from explosions at Campana intensifies as crews from Buenos Aires arrive to relieve exhausted firefighting teams. The blaze, driven by a strong wind, has kept fighters battling for a full day amid spreading flames and damaged tanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campana
Argentina
T Mery
Peregas
Buenos Aires
Cone
Weather Outlook and Temperature Totals for August
The report covers 24 hour precipitation ending in early morning with August to date totals and deficit versus normal. It records highs and lows from yesterday and a year ago, sunset and sunrise times, moon rise, and stream conditions on Monocacy and the Potomac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moon Rise
Iamorica
Potomac Clearing
Miss Hattie Hildebrand Dies At Frederick Home
Miss Hattie Hildebrand longtime Frederick resident dies at 211 South Market Street after brief illness of capillary bronchial pneumonia. She belonged to Wachter and Hildebrand millinery firm and Evangelical Reformed Church. Survived by two sisters and several nieces and nephews. funeral arrangements pending with C E Cline and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ti¢ May Hildebrand
Laura V. Blaky Hildebrand
South Market Street
Hildebrand
Wachter and Hildebrand
Frederick
Evangelical Reformed Church
West Patrick Street
N. R
D. Mantz
South Market
George T. Schroeder
Blanche Hildebrand
Lewis H. Knock
C. Frederice Knock, Jr
George T. Schroeder, Jr
C E. Cline and Son
Coolest Night in Three Months Reports Dense Forecase
Fredericktonians braced under heavy blankets as temperatures sank to 49 degrees the lowest since May 26. The region, after a cloudy day with light rain, saw clearing skies and a sharp 31 degree drop from Tuesday’s 80 degree high. The pattern includes high pressure over the Plains and Great Lakes with scattered showers forecast in parts of the South Atlantic and cooler conditions ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Plain States
Ohio
Missisippi
Lake Region
North Atlantic States
Nova Scotia
Georgia
Alberta
Plateau
Atlantic States
Gulf States
Middle Mississippi
Missouri
Lower Lake Region
North Atlantic
Middle Atlantic States
Plains States
Oklahoma
Nevada
South Atlantic States
Ohio Valley
Lowes Lake
Governor orders guards at Seneca mill amid worker appeals
Columbia S C Aug 29 AP Governor Ira Blackwood says militia from Greenville was sent to the Tonscale mill at Seneca as a precaution after appeals from about 350 workers to prevent disorder. The mill, closed for weeks, was expected to reopen today or tomorrow. Blackwood said seven plainclothes men investigated and termed the situation gravely serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S C
Ira
Blackwood
Greenville
Seneca
Mil
National
Gloom Lifts Slightly in Stock Market Mixed Gains Seen
New York Aug 29 Stocks showed firmer under tone with selective buying lifting alcohol, farm and packing issues. Morgenthau's financial condition explanation aided sentiment though questions remained about the cost of the new deal. Miss Nannie Everhart has returned from Minneapolis after completing a course at Northwest Institute of Medical Technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morgenthau
Nannie Everhart
North Market Street
David G. Everhart
Minneapolis
Minn
Northwest Institute of Medical Technology
New York Police Put Little Hope in Arrests
Brief, barely legible notice notes dwindling optimism in New York police about making arrests. The fragment mentions Reva men Haid Ma jai and appears to reflect a chaotic OCR read of a crime brief with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Abs
Brooklyn Armored Truck Heist Links Two Brooklyn Youths
New York police see slim hope for leads from the Frederick Maryland arrest of two Brooklyn youths Harold Bross and Bernard Moran. They face a charge of possessing no driver's license while authorities probe connections to the $127000 armored truck robbery. The car bore New Jersey plates and luggage clues tied to the Brooklyn spree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frederick
Brooklyn
John J. Sullivan
Mary- Tam
New Jersey
Harold Bross
Bernard Moran
N. J
David R. Peterson
New Jersey Automobile Commissioner's Office
Not to Withdraw From Textile Strike Parley
National Labor Relations Board Chairman Garrison said he would not withdraw from the strike parley but could delay the walkout if no progress occurs. The statement came as talks with textile industry officials and union leaders were being prepared ahead of a critical meeting. The Frederite road extension parallel to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bridge was completed and opened to traffic by the State Roads Commission. Vienna
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Garrison
National Labor Relations Board
Thdat
United Tastile Workers
Garrison II
Une
National Labor Board
Gro. A. Sloan
Coston “Textile Institute
communeTaceer& Haves
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Vienna
Stop Sign Drive Shows Good Results in City
State Police campaign to improve obedience at stop signs reports six arrests and several reprimands in just over a week. Sergeant David R. Peterson notes intent is safety not harassment and warns arrests may follow for continued violations. Officers cite state and city motor laws penalties and remind motorists to use lights when parked at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Iy
Ten
Hkewise
Ritchie Back to 26 Million Back Pay for Teachers
Norfolk is to be entertained today as authorities consider a large back pay claim for teachers. The article notes a prominent official named Ritchie backing the $26,000,000 payment and outlines the planned session in the city.
Maryland Governor Declines Comment on Political Affairs
Aug 29 reports the Maryland governor refuses to discuss political or economic questions while on vacation in France. He returns to Richmond amid a warm reception, noting he feels in excellent health. Stuamt S. Janney accompanies him, smiling as they depart the ship. Tina Wachter and Mildred DeLashmutt have returned from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Arevid
Balinsore
David C. Wirebrenner
Vtralola
Frominen
Stuamt S. Janney
Richie
Ifelone Fsiend
France
Janney
Tina Wachter
Mildred DeLashmutt
Chicago
New Deal In Washington via USIS Help Desk
August 29 report explains the United States Information Service as a government help desk under NEC. Miss Root, chief staff, answers public questions on diverse topics from missing spouses to housing programs and naturalization papers, citing federal agencies for complex inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
USIS
United States Information Service
Repovetment
NEC
Emerg
Reyes
Thorestein Veblen
Miss Root
Miss . Root
Hmittie
Usls
Grand Coulee Dam
Alaska
Eluthen Islands
Library of Congress
National Geographic
Mqupslione
Appointments Of Teachers In City And County Schools
School appointments and assignments announced for city and county districts on September 4. County supervisor HVeMdekhuge W. Bruid, aided by D. Martin and Thomas GO. Pullen, will address teacher groups in Worthington and at Church Street School. Separate meetings include high school staff with Superintendent Pruitt. a presiding session for colored teachers. and bus-driver briefings before opening day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bruid
Racher
Wilmer
Che
Wuditoriumgit Parkway
Ahich Ows Baluub
N. 2 A. Journal
Pruitt
Thomas GO. Pullen
Pat
Pullers
Joan W. Bruner
Wii
South Bentz Street
Moe
Trial Judge Illness Lists Passages of Names
A garbled list of names and affiliations appears to document a trial proceeding or roster. The fragments include multiple initials and surnames such as Mary Rymtall Edna Repp and Charles He Remanere, with mentions of principals and elementary schools, suggesting a school or civic event rather than a clear narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mo Mercer
Mary Rymtall
Yae
A. Si Simmons
Edna M H. Repp
Hubert
Derr
Remi
Manon
Mary FE
Lawise
Vie Rae
Roehecon Houard
Edin
Andes
Real Property Survey Shows Few Vacant Frederick Rentals
A Real Property Inventory Unit report details vacant single family rental houses in Frederick. It contrasts local vacancy rates and repair needs with 33 other cities, noting Frederick's higher good condition rate but notable vacancies and older, poorly maintained homes. The survey emphasizes economic and aesthetic implications of under ten thousand dollar rentals and the nationwide standard for housing quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prederick
Frederick
Surrey
Frederic
Bede Wmt
Tedarpa
Mostier
Reinet
Frederik
Vance Ln
Romer Ousfit
Ain A Laree
Miss Irine Scheel Accepts New Position
Miss Irine Scheel daughter of Mr and Mrs William A Scheel Sr will join the Methods Deaconess Sanatorium in Albuquerque New Mexico as a registered nurse. She has worked at Sibley Memorial Hospital Washington and is a graduate nurse set to begin duties September 1 in New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irine Scheel
Wiliam A Scheel
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Wheat control committees fade from public view
A local paper notes confusion over a supposed wheat control committee plan. Names mentioned include James Walle and Robert Gist as part of a misreported effort to move a site near Kearney, with the article criticizing the paper for promoting the idea despite the initiative not existing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atma Mere
James Walle
Young Unhvene
Woowron
Aart
Robert Gist
Hass Yan Tres —H Ber
Hurley Declares Liberty League a Smear Gang in Roosevelts Era
Washington August 29 AP Hurley denounces the Liberty League as a smear gang led by the same man who headed the smear Hoover outfit referring to Jouett Shouse former Democratic National Committee chairman. The exchange ties to Gold Profit fund policy and inflation questions at Hyde Park New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley
T Hat
Jouett Shouse
Democraticy National Committee
Hyde Park
N.Y
Roosevelt
Morgenthau
Kreiss Kindred Meet At Rocky Ridge Family Reunion
Over 300 descendants of Johan Henarick and Maris Eiserin Kretsg gathered at Rocky Ridge Park last Saturday for the Krise Kindred reunion. Morning program included hymns, family history, and officer talks, with Mrs. Carre Weaesche Chipley as accompanist. Charles A. Wadsche and four generations attended, largest family group present. Officers include Mrs. Ethel Close Buckey president and Frank Shaw Waeseh¢ secretary. Kathryn Kriss Households of York, Pa is historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johan Henarick
Maris Eiserin Kretsg
Hock Ridge
Socral
Hove
Carre Weaesche Chipley
Vides
Charles A. Wadsche
John Henrick Kreis
Neptune
Germany
James Weir
Rocky Ridge
Kreis
Ethel Close Buckey
Baltimore
Daisy Hinea Long
Walkersvale
Frank Shaw Waeseh
Charles H. Krise
Kathryn Kriss
York
Criminally Insane Men Escape From State Hospital
Raleigh Aug. 22 AP Led by Ea Deaver seven criminally insane inmates escaped from the State hospital after forcing two guards to unlock outside ward doors. Two escapees were convicted murderers. Superintendent Dr J W Ashby said an investigation is under way as guards confirm locks on four cells were forced with wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ashby
Mater
aLvitasits
Roen
Boch
Hunger Strike Halts Meals At State Peniten tiary
About 2 100 convicts at Eastern State Penitentiary refused to work, triggering a no work no eat policy. Only 100 inmates were fed breakfast while the rest went hungry, staying in their cells as authorities faced the ultimatum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olphia
Vlada
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Na. Bors Jones
Hpeurice Clarke
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Enn Cunningham
Congress of Thurment Elem
Eaiel Love
Athjethy
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