WL Break Well Banned Letters of Countee Show
A WL break is banned as letters from Countee are published in a show. The piece reports on restrictions affecting the author and the media coverage around the controversy.
13 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1930
Page
1
A WL break is banned as letters from Countee are published in a show. The piece reports on restrictions affecting the author and the media coverage around the controversy.
Prison break at Frederick jail allows three Black inmates to flee using blankets and a rope ladder. The group linked to a September Rosenour store robbery escapes with help from York and Philadelphia associates. Authorities found the improvised gear and lettered threats tied to the escape plan, while postmarked mail suggests further conspirators and local officials scramble to trace them.
A 21 year old Viennese woman seeks 250000 as compensation after discovering Connant Hatch, late president of St. Joseph Iron Works, was already married. The case centers on a New York settlement offer in a seven million digit medical matter.
The Army and Navy football rivalry renewed at Yankee Stadium in New York with a $600,000 Salvation Army fundraiser. A fourth quarter Army drive produced a 6 yard score by Stecker but the conversion failed. Navy recovered an Army fumble on the 25 yard line but also failed to score. The event drew about 18,000 spectators as dignitaries, officials, and reporters observed the annual clash.
A two week series of evangelistic meetings and conferences led by Rev. Dr. Russell Bradley Jones will begin January 18. Night services at First Baptist Church will host teachers and ministers in the afternoons. Jones will address the Young Men’s Bible Society and Frederick County Ministerial Association. Rev. W. C. Bosal assists. events open to the public.
About 300 farmers and wives attended the Frederick County Farm Bureau annual meeting at the Francis Scott Key hotel. Resolutions urged abolishing the property tax in favor of an income tax, supported agricultural groups, and proposed a $100000 bond for unemployment relief. Delegates to the Maryland State Farm Bureau convention in Baltimore were named for January 7 to 9.
Three tracts of the late John Kup of High Knob were sold at public auction at the courthouse this morning by Fosar C. Remneberg attorney-on-fect. A 24 acre tract with dwelling and outbuilding sold to Charl E Khpp for $1200. Two mountain tracts of twelve and eleven acres were bought for $128 and unspecified amounts respectively, by David C. Kipp. Willem G. Reeder was succeed.
Census figures released show statewide unemployment around 24.428 percent as of April 1, reflecting shifts in labor market conditions. Officials note adjustments from early estimates and caution on sector-by-sector variation across the state.
John Willem Hummill a former County Commissioner, died at his home 1022 North Market Frederick after a five day illness. Born January 2 1834 near Lewistown he lived on North Market after retiring from farming. Survived by widow Carrie A Hummill two sons William and Claude two daughters Mrs Gary Albaugh and Helen Humm two brothers four sisters and 17 grandchildren. Funeral Monday at Mt Olivet cemetery with Evchisco and Ben directing.
Harry J. Miller of North Market Street faced a four month sentence for support charges but the term was suspended on payment of 200 dollars bond. The hearing before Justice Bowen in People's Court and other notes reference related cases and local clergy schedule in Frederick Maryland.
A ten year old boy was struck by a car at Plane 4 causing severe injuries including multiple leg fractures. Police and emergency services responded to the scene and transported him to a medical facility for treatment.
A 10 year old a boy from Span et al of Ma Charles Wilson Jr. was fatally injured after being struck by a car on the National Highway near his home. He suffered head injuries and multiple fractures, was dragged about 100 feet, and rushed to Frederick City Hospital in critical condition. Driver Garner Weaver 72 of Conestoga Lancaster county Pa was detained for investigation.
Hood College dean Miss Bara Lovejoy will host a Senior class dance in Coblentz Hall tonight from 8.30 to 11.30 p.m. President and Mrs Apps and several staff will help greet guests while David Hagan's orchestra provides music. A Sophomore committee assists with serving and local students from the area attend with escorts. A Saturday tea dance sponsored by the Junior Class will follow the W. C. A. bazaar in the dorm basement from 3.30 to 5.30 p.m. Mrs Matie Brown chairs the tea dance with Elizabeth Bell coordinating refreshments. David Hagans orchestra will again play.
Police charged stubborn crowds of Indian nationalists in Bombay as 75 people were sent to hospitals and 20 detained for treatment. Nationalists blocked streets near an opera house after a motor ferry carried foreign cloth fatally injuring two men yesterday.
A coroner jury clears Jamen iC. Koons of all blame in the death of 11 year old Marlan J. Rehmenr, struck by a car on the Susquehanna Trail near Shrewsbury in Glen Rock, Pa. Investigations by Coroner Zech and Cpl. John Kime found no negligence two months after the October 19, 1990 incident.
Reports from Madrid and London describe a mutiny in Spain around Jaca with federal troops recapturing areas and rebels under siege. Loyal forces press on Jaca while mutineers in Hiuteca face dispersal and potential executions loom as revolts unfold.
Dr. Henri L. G. Kieffer will speak at Hood College Christmas vespers in Brodbeck Auditorium on Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock and again at 7 30 p m. The afternoon service targets faculty and friends, the evening service the student body. Prof. Henry T. Wade will direct a special musical program featuring soloists and instrumentalists.
C and Farwood publisher of the News Herald and a Washington writer argues much of the national low mood is imagined. He cites unemployment surveys, finds better conditions in many towns, and urges optimism and confidence as the remedy despite some workers avoiding regular jobs.
Judge Robert Moss of the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court said the Bradj brothers case will not be heard before the Christmas holidays. He noted consultations with State Attorney A Theodore Brady and others and suggested the defendants are unlikely to be paced for trial before year end.
The Men's Bible Class of the Evangelical Reformed Church invites members of local denominations to Friday night’s Christmas carol service on December 19 at 7 20. The tea service will be provided by the class and boys’ choir with special selections. Decorations will feature red and green with poinsettias and candies. Guy R. Cramer presides as class president.
The U S legation says 36 American missionaries are in danger from a communist uprising at Hoihwo Hoihhow on Hainan Island China and asks Canton to dispatch warships for protection. reports state Reds attacked Chiungshan and forced local officials to flee to Hoihhow amid disrupted telegraph links.
Baltimore and suburban residents expected to attend charity movie events as a Sunday closing law was suspended. Proceeds were planned to fund a chantry, with police approval and broad theater staff participation.
Mexican reports say federal soldiers killed several bandits and wounded eight in a clash near Santa Maria in the state of Jaliaca. The incident occurred as violence intensified around Aguas Calientes and Mexico City amid ongoing security operations announced December 13.
The board of trustees of Ian Polks Home of the Pobutias the Reformed church proposes a permanent home and searches for a site in Washington county. Funds of about 100000 are in place for building and maintenance with an executive committee to manage investments and by laws to govern the home and treasurer duties. The plan envisions a regional facility serving several states and the District of Columbia, housing men and women from various denominations, under church oversight with Dr Lot R Wagner as president and other officers named.
A bombing damaged a Brookline home in Massachusetts on December 13, injuring no one. The blast at the side entrance woke residents and prompted police to investigate while no clear motive or suspect was identified.
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