Fair Grounds Fire Gases on Trial in Court
Four local youths faced arson or statutory burning charges as the September term opened for Circuit Court. Eldridge B. Fox Clyde N. Moxley James R. Harding and Joseph H. Blair Jr pleaded not guilty to both counts. Chief of Police Allen Bartgis described a six hour interrogation and a written confession by Fox. The fire destroyed 45 sheep and hog pens part of the caretaker’s dwelling area with estimated losses at 1472.64 dollars.
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Fairgrounds
Arthur D. Willard
Charles W. Woodward
Eldridge B. Fox
Clyde N. Moxley
James R. Harding
Joseph H. Blair, Jr
Walter E. Sinn
Guy E. Motter
The
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Fox
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Moxley
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Ben Phebus, Jr
Joseph Wisner
James Elalt
Charles W. Smith
Frederick
George “Reds” Mehming
Fair Grounds
Motter
Alton Y. Bennett
E. Austin James
Reno Sharp
Karn
Harold Karn
Burkittsville
Harold Alexander
House of Correction
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Jug Bridge
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Linn
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Edward M. Hamilton
Charles K. Shaff
Charles DM. Mackley
Jeremiah Gaver
Leonard C. Lowman
Arthur M. “Snooty” Haller
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Bennet
Anthony Gildark
Fire Loss Surges in Frederick City and County 1934
A Frederick area survey shows the city fire loss at 28500 and the county loss at 90000 for 1934, with total regional losses near 140000 including border-area figures. March worst month, January 29 worst day, 97 calls logged with multiple alarm sources.
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Frederick City
Citizens Truck
Uniteds
Independent Hose Company
30 Hour Week Tops AFL objectives in new Congress
Washington December 13 The American Federation of Labor lists its goals for the next Congress with a 30 hour week first. The program calls for extending the national recovery act restoring salaries of federal employees and unemployment insurance with old age pensions. It also seeks equal labor representation on code authorities and NRA administration and an industrial dispute act.
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Des
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Green
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Eastern U S Sees Brief Warm Spell Amid Cold Outlook
The eastern half of the nation enjoyed a respite from last week's bitter cold as rising temperatures spread. Yet the lower Great Lakes region, Ohio Valley, and North Atlantic states face another cold wave tonight and tomorrow with a similar forecast for Friday for the Middle and South Atlantic regions. More than twenty people lost their hives due to the cold spell.
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State unemployment measure drafting under GOP plan
Governor elect Harry W Nice presides over a 21 member committee to draft a bill on unemployment relief and unemployment insurance to be submitted to the Maryland legislature. The group aims for a workable law but will seek more information before reporting to Nice.
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Baltimore
Harry W. Nice
Nice
War Munitions Profits Hit 362 Percent Says Senate
The Senate munitions committee disclosed during hearings that manufacturers earned profits up to 362 percent on World War I war materiel. The finding highlights the vast earnings during the conflict and follows extensive review of contracts and pricing practices.
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Washington
Senate Munitions Committee
Grace to Head Iron and Steel Institute
Eugene R. Grace, president of Bethlehem Steel, was elected president of the American Iron and Steel Institute in New York on December 13, announced today by AP. Grace succeeds a prior leader and will guide industry policy and research oversight.
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Iron and Steel Institute
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Eugene R. Grace
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
American Iron and Steel Institute
Missionaries Stam Bodies Found In China
The China Inland Mission reports the bodies of American missionaries J. C. Stam and his wife found near Tsingteh, fifteen miles from the town. No details on their two month old baby or kidnappers are given. Stam was a Wheaton College graduate and Mrs Stam a Wilson College alumna.
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J. C. Stam
China Inland Mission Office
Wuhu
Stams
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Wheaton College
Wheaton, Ill
Wilson College
Chambersburg, Pa
Anne Arundel Officials Acquitted in Power Shovel Case
A Deliberation of 30 minutes ends in acquittal for John A. Bromley and Zach Johnson on charges of conspiring to sell a power shovel to Anne Arundel County at an exorbitant price. The jury found both not guilty after a trial in Annapolis.
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Anne Arundel
John A. Bromley
Zach Johnson
House
Market tone firm as stocks edge higher in mixed day
New York trading opened with a more confident market as business and trade news remained bright. Most dealings were selective with leaders edging up and former leaders gaining modest fractions. Grains mixed Wheat up slightly corn down. cotton eased. bonds quiet. Call money at one percent. pound sterling opened at 49.14 dollars.
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New York
Colton
Raid Branded as War Declaration by ABC Group
The ABC political society branded an alleged government inspired raid on its Accion newspaper as equivalent to a declaration of war. Police precautions followed widespread rumors of revolt as armed men entered Accion and escorted nine editorial workers to the city outskirts and forced castor oil.
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Four Children Die In Farm Home Fire Near Bedford Virginia
Hazel Nichols aged 19 and three younger daughters perished when a fire leveled the Nichols family farm home near Bedford Virginia early today. Two other children were missing earlier but survived. Several family members were injured or suffered shock and exposure after escaping.
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Bedford
Hazel
Luther Nichols
Senate arms inquiry won’t be sidetracked
Washington December 13 The investigating committee warned that any sidetrack of the Senate arms inquiry would trigger a bitter fight in Congress as Roosevelts move to make war profits unprofitable remained stalled for the moment The story notes the political tension and the ongoing effort to keep the inquiry on track during a period of wartime policy.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Roosevelt
Christmas aid baskets to aid Society needs public help
Frederick County Children's Aid Society lists 12 opportunities to provide Christmas cheer for 500 people including 138 children in several placements. Baskets with toys and clothing will be delivered December 21 24. Gifts come from local events and public cash or in kind contributions are urged.
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Nba
Annual Report Of City Hospital Shows Free Patients Treated
The Frederick City Hospital 36th annual report covers year ending September 30 1934 detailing 2546 patients treated 1688 inpatients 601 x ray patients and 257 dispensary patients plus 121 births 68 deaths 142 surgical operations and 7467 lab exams. Nurses and staff notes highlight maintained care quality amid financial strain.
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Confession Read in Bell Case Trial
Fredericksburg reports a confession letter allegedly signed by Mrs. Ela McMullen was read as testimony against Edward C. Bell, accused of poisoning his invalid wife. Nurse Mrs. W. A. Jones testified she found and read the letter, which cites financial pressure and a desire for forgiveness, amid earlier claims of a poison trap and sleeping-drug evidence.
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Ela McMullen
Edward C. Bell
W. A. Jones
Madge Bell
Beell
Ufe
Franklin and Marshall Orchestra Concert at Hood College
The Franklin and Marshall College Symphony Orchestra from Lancaster will perform in Brodbeck Hall Hood College on January 11 at 8 15. Prof FrederickS Klein director leads about forty student musicians. Hood College sponsors with Frederick alumni and local business leaders backing the event. A varied program likely features Liszt Tschaikowsky Ravel Dvorak and Grofe. A reception follows in Meyran Hall drawing room.
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El Paso man convicted in desert slaying of Cleveland widow
Ar hur CG Wilson was found guilty of murder in the desert slaying of Mrs Irene De Bolt near Van Horn Texas on November 7 1933. A twelve man jury fixed his penalty as life imprisonment. The victim a Cleveland Ohio widow was beaten and strangled for her money with $1650 missing from her car later found.
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Uniform narcotics laws urged by Anslinger at crime conference
Washington December 13 AP The narcotics chief Harry J Anslinger urged all 48 states to enact uniform laws to combat narcotics saying the cure is urgent and advocating a West Point to train policemen and a national anti crime body. He noted 790 addicts and peddlers were rounded up last week and reported that 58 percent of the last 4000 narcotics arrestees had prior criminal records.
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Harry J. Anslinger
Anslinger
West Point
Anstinger
Hatton W. Summers
Texas
Minn
Tiy
Christmas trees go on sale on Frederick streets
Christmas greens line Frederick streets as vendors set out Norway pines firs and spruces with wreaths and greenery. Prices vary from ten cents per bunch to a quarter for cedar wreaths. Eleven days until Christmas nine shopping days remain. postal rush and early mail deliveries noted amid cold weather.
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Frederick
Mountaineers opener moved to Saturday at Mt St Marys
Emmitsburg December 13 AP The Mt St Marys College basketball season debut against the University of Baltimore will be played Saturday instead of Friday by mutual agreement of Mt St Marys athletic director Dr J Earl Bender and Baltimore’s Herb R Brown. A Christmas entertainment program follows.
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Mt. St. Mary's
University of Baltimore
J. Earl Bender
Herb R Brown
Weather Today and December Precipitation Totals
The report shows 24 hour precipitation today none with December to date at 151 inches and excess in 1934 through December 1 at 92 inches. December normal is 312 inches, with 1923 December actual at 196 inches. Yesterday high was 31, low last night 23. Sun sets at 4 47 p.m. Moon rises tomorrow at 1 239 p.m. and sets at 12 54 a.m.
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