04 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1930
Page
1
Emmitsburg residents gather as Anley R Damuth chairs a school board meeting to discuss multiple matters, including a new lighting project. Community officials debate improvements and funding at the session.
A man named Damuth, cashier at Farmers State Bank Emmitsburg, was found dead in the woods near his home after leaving for a hunting trip. The fatal wound came from a gunshot fired from a tree line. investigators ruled the death accidental.
The readable text mentions a person named Helen Wichard at a West location, with an ankle injury after sipping stems on a Wednesday. Details are incomplete and unclear.
Charles B Barrick 33 of LeGore neighborhood arrested in York Pennsylvania restaurant in connection with copper wire theft from LeGore Lime Company. Barrick, alias Charles B Burke, held by Sheriff Crum and deputies Doll and Stutler, part of a four man group. $21.30 earned from sale in York. The theft occurred about a month ago at the LeGore plant.
The article emphasizes the ongoing need for railways and national support. It cites 1929 passenger totals near 400 000 more than 1920 and discusses potential declines in passenger traffic, Congress discussions, regulation proposals, and the push to curb freight forwarders to reduce carload rates.
Hood College hosts a dramatic conference over the weekend organized by Mrs Grace Brace. Delegates from Sweet Briar Adelphi Cedar Crest Wheaton Wilson and others will attend with lectures on Greek drama choral dance and stage lighting. A formal tea and an Oscar W. irkins one act will also be presented along with student performances.
Chicago AP report shows Jimmy the steer owned by J. F. McKenny of King City selling for 2.50 a pound at auction, far below the 1999 champion price. The 1930 champ weighed in with much lower market value than last year’s top steer.
Montreal dispatch reports the sudden death of the Phillies president in Montreal as a heart ailment closely linked to the hotel deal and prices. Trading notes show continued weakness in the stock market with losses of one to three points and minor new lows in the broader market.
Miss Winifred Spooner, British aviator en route from Crordo to Cape Town, landed in the Tyrrhenian Sea near Italy. She swam to shore to aid her companion Captain Edwards after their plane fell about 3 kilometers from Bel Monte Calabro. Fishermen rescued Edwards as Spooner prepared to abandon the mission.
A garbled police report notes a $7400 bar gadget theft from a Mos. win M. W. Quinn and an alleged encounter with a new man driving Serena, with further unclear references to a night cab and a reported solo arrival.
Burmese death report notes a local incident with uncertain details about persons Casas and a noted figure. The fragment references Dee 4 and APS unknown associations.
A transmitted Congress supplemental appropriation proposal allocates 150 9 million to public buildings. The House Appropriations Committee member C Wood introduced a resolution authorizing the fund.
The article outlines Mellon forecasts a potential deficit for the fiscal year ending December 19 with vacation period events at Hood College. It notes expected tax changes and refunding proposals, plus planned college activities including Christmas bazaars, dances, vesper services, and student gatherings through December 19.
A Young People Social is scheduled with entertainment including saxophone selections by Linnoxi. The Marlin car, a new bantam model, will be manufactured at M P Moller Motor Car Company in Hagerstown. Marlin Motors Inc of Washington handles manufacture with work in progress at the Hagerstown plant.
Berlin reports intense disorder as unemployed protests erupt across Germany. At Busch Circus grounds the Communist party leads a march toward a working class suburb, police disperse, rocks fly, and shots are fired to aid旗 the rioters. Two deaths recorded in ongoing unrest.
Washington December 4 AP The Senate Finance committee agreed to examine all six members of the new tariff commission. The nominees include Henry P. Hallan Pennsylvania Republican Dennis Maryl Waldokn L. Co Republican North Dakota and Dennis Dixon Democrat Indiana. Nominations were sent to Tariff Authority.
A garbled OCR fragment references Wanicron and a 4AD designation with unclear dates and events. It mentions November and a scramble or search, but key names, actions, and contexts are missing, leaving the specific event and place unresolved.
A garbled report notes the governor has canceled all engagements through January due to health concerns. Physicians advised rest and apologies issued to the public and officials.
Armed men overpowered staff at Statewon Hospital for the Criminal Insane near Beacon New York and freed six inmates including a murderer and a felon. The leader was identified as farmer inmate William Nelson of New York. Police pursued fugitives who were not deemed dangerous but mentally ill.
Harold Biser a 24 year old from Moorefield Junction West Virginia was shot to death in his automobile near McCoole while fleeing officers seeking to question him in a Pennsylvania murder case. Ramsey Ebersole 15 was with him as sheriff James Wright blocked the car and a small caliber rifle fired apparently by accident. An inquest was planned to determine cause.
A waterfront incident damaged an oil plant and 13 barges along with associated works in New York. Reported losses reach about $300,000 as Standard Oil firefighting crews responded to the blaze on multiple paths and facilities near East moverT street.
A gasping 84 year old man was rescued from a garage near 12 West Ath Street when an inhalator from the Truck Company was used after he was overcome by fumes. He was revived by Arm Rita Young and the crew with Dr. Lawrence Patmney confirming the lifesaving effort.
The Board of County Commissioners Wednesday approved a winter road program for Frederick County. The plan outlines funds and work to be allocated for stoves and related maintenance, with officials including Deputy Helta noted in the office.
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