Three Murder Cases Set For Circuit Court Term
Circuit Court opens with 331 trial docket cases and 42 criminal cases. Three murder indictments from September term to be heard: George Young 17 Doubs youth charged with fratricide. Frederick G. Crampton 29 Frederick charged with fatally knifing Charles C. Goines. William Buckingham 67 Eldersburg ex policeman charged with shooting his wife Elizabeth Cook Buckingham. Trial dates spread through December with venue change and arson case set for December 22.
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Circuit Court
Assochate
Arthur D. Willard
Ellis C. Watcher
Duckers
George Young
Frederick G. Crampton
Frederick Negro
Charles C. Goines
William 4. Buckingham
Eldersburg
Washington
Elizabeth Cook Buckingham
Carroll County
John Showers
Frank C. Hargett
Braddock Heights
Britain weighs protest over Far East crisis to Japan
London dispatch reports British leaders, after fighting began, consider a strong protest note to Japan. The Ladybird gunboat was shelled, leaving one British seaman dead and another wounded while Italy debates League withdrawal.
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Han
London
Japan
Pg Hmo
Ladybird
Italy
League of Nations
Weather Record Shows Mixed December Precipitation
Weather summary reports a 24 hour ending 7 am with no precipitation. December to date is 23.1 inches, normal is 1W inches, December 1936 measured FA2 inches. Excess precipitation through December 1 1947 totals 160 inches. High yesterday was 90, high a year ago 42. Low last night 13, low a year ago 26. Today totals 447. Tomorrow sunrise and sunset times follow.
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Pony Niroy
Tomoactawe Daa
Judith Ault Named Wicomico County Home Agent
Miss Judith Ault will become the county home demonstration agent for Wicomico County with offices in Salisbury. She has been with Frederick Carroll and Montgomery counties and was affiliated with the Potomac Edison staff in Cumberland after Hood College graduation in 1931.
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Judith Ault
Stimt County
Frederick
Carroll
Montgomery Counties
Wicomico County
Salisbury
Miss Ault
Montgomery County
Frederick County
Mond
Shreeday
Missy Gertrude Codkinhim
Whotmice
Aults
Florence E. Williams
Frederck County
Potomac Edison
Cumberland
Hood College
December Cold Wave Continues Across Frederick County
Frederick residents endure a cold December with record low readings and light snow or freezing rain. Ice forms on roads as motorists struggle, while sledding returns to frozen gutters and countrywide cold persists into the weekend. Stock markets also dip on news of a Japanese incident near Nanking.
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Frederick
West Fifth Street
Trail Avenue
Christmas Tree Vandalism Pointed to Maryland Law
State's Attorney Sherman J. P. Bowers cites Maryland law making vandalism a felony when unauthorized cutting of Christmas trees occurs. Two large white pines were cut from Sunny Hill farm on Shaokstown road, raised by Leon M. Estabrook. Mrs. Estabrook deplored the loss, noting trees bought and cared for at great expense. The law imposes a fine of 5 to 100 or 1 to 3 years in prison, with permission exceptions for nonroadside trees.
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Sherman JP. Bowers
Maryland
Sunny Hill Farm
Leon M. Estabrook
Shaokstown
Estabrook
Maryland Penitentiary
Six Murderous Convicts Put In Solitary
Six convicts who killed the prison guard captain Olin Sanders were moved to solitary confinement. William Woods, a 24 year old highway robber, confessed to stabbing Sanders during a two hour standoff ended by tear gas. The six are to be tried in January as guards recalled Sanders begging for life.
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Columbia
5. C
State Penitentiary Guard
Ol'm D. Johnston
Sherif T. Alex Hesse
William B. Woods
Olin Sanders
Sanders
James C. Dozier
GU Gas Shier
State Employment Service orders immediate unemployment registrations
Baltimore reports the State Employment Service directed workers to register for unemployment compensation as a sharp rise in claims looms in January. Director Dave Fringer was dismissed after concerns over handling the expected surge.
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Haltimore
Dave K. Fringer
Speeding Cases Dominate Docket at Court
Speeding cases continued to the docket as four defendants were arraigned by Officer J. J. Thompson before Justice Walter Sinnin. Bernard Gamse of Baltimore faced charges for exceeding 60 mph after a Liberty Pike arrest near Ceresville. William C. Danster of Alliance was fined 45 dollars for speeding and hazardous weaving on Washington Pike. John R. Foreman of Yamsville and Floyd Lyles testified to speeds around 45 to 50 mph. Foreman received a 10 dollar fine and warning while Gosnell of Walkersville forfeited 10 dollars on a similar charge.
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J. J. Thompson
Walter E Sinnin
Court Today
Ohne
Jno
Bernard Gamse
Baltimore
Liberty Pike
Ceresville
William C. Danster
Alliance
Thompson
Danster
Washington Pike
John RK
Foreman
Yamsville
Oficer
Floyd Lyles
Poceman
Justice Sunn
William D. Gosnell
Walkersville
Jefferson Pike
Blind man identifies suspect in Fuhrman shooting
In Philadelphia on December 1 19CAP a blind witness picked a man from a police lineup. Jacob Milniall awaited a hearing in the death of Samuel Fuhrman who was shot Friday near a boarding house. Reynolds testified selecting the suspect after hearing four voices.
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Philadelphia
Oa Viel
Jacob Milniall
Sanuel Fuhrman
Fuhrman
Priday Inn
Frank Reynolds
Reynolds
Dake
Pope Voice From Vatican on Far East Crisis
The Vatican reported the pope voiced grave concern over Far East affairs at a secret session. He elevated five new cardinals and warned of uncertain future for gospel missions in the region.
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Vatican City
Dee
Far East
Stephen
Worznicki
Detroit
Hood College Holds Christmas Vespers Across Day in Hood Hall
Hood College hosted Christmas vesper services with Hanover Pastor Dr. Kesar Wy and Hood president Henry Irvinahr delivering addresses. Dr Hodmeier urged humility and reverence as the world welcomes the Babe of Bethlehem. Mary’s humility and divine birth were highlighted in evening remarks. The Hood College choir of 45, under Henry Wade, performed carols with guest musicians.
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Hood College
Wwe
Hodmeier
Bethlehem
Jesus
Moisineir
Mary
State Officers to Address Frederick Boy Scout Event
Grand Chancellor Joseph T. Wat ers of the Knights of Pythias will deliver an address at the Boy Scout show tonight at 6 o'clock in Pytheian Castle presented by Frederick Scouts. State officers travel from Baltimore to support the Knights nationwide sponsor of Boy Scout troops. The program features the play So This Scouting about the advantages of the program and includes scenes enacted by Troop 20 members with other local participants.
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Joseph TN. Waters
Knights of Pythhis
Maryland
Pytheian Castle
Frederick
Walters
Pythian Lodge
Scouts of
Tromp 20
Pang Wete
Peon 20
Pat
Csr Gantt
Willen TD
Morton
Iman Ravinend
Norman Ford
Stephene Calgate
Levi Gamnon
Japs Claim Occupation of Nanking
Shanghai reports say the Japanese military announced the occupation of Nanking the Chinese capital. Battles raged as street fighting continued with Chinese forces contesting every foot of territory. Japanese declarations claimed control of government buildings and suppression of Chinese resistance as they advance.
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Shanghai
Nanking
Ching
Sainset
Named President of Firemen For 2th Year
The Union Uidge Fire Company held its annual meeting at the Firemen Social Hall on December 10. After the business, officers were elected, with Howard Gray named president for his second year and Maurice Gray as chief.
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Union Uidge Fire Company
Firemens Social Hall
LAH
Fullows
Howard Gray
Win
D. Ogle
Lewis Thaker
Eichelberver
Emory Gi. Minnick
Wie Fawble
Woo. Crabbs
Gi Fagle
Donald Bloom
Thurston Ponte
Maurice FB. Gray
Lewis Baker
Stone
Stuty Pumpee
Utta
Hoban
DK. Bloom
Mo Crabbe
Mr. Gray
President McKinley era liner rescues 453 refugees
A stranded liner picks up 453 passengers from the President Hoover near Farmoss, transferring them toward Moandi. A radio message from McKinley’s master confirms the rescue as relief ships chase the stricken vessel to safety.
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Manila
Dee
McKinley
Hoover
MeeKinley
Hoshate
Wivakeidan
Farmoss
Dolly Haver Weyer
Japan Apology Sought Over Panay Bombing Mistake
Secretary Hull prepared a strong protest to Tokyo after the Panay bombing and sinking. Japanese officials described a misjudgment by pilots who believed the American gunboat was Chinese while asserting regret and promising internal inquiry.
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Shanghai
United States
Yaangetse
Nanking
Panay
Severteen
Pumboat
Yangtse
Fuers
Tadao Honda
China
Honda
Hhose
Washington
Hull
Tokyo
Japan apologizes for sinking Panay in foreign dispatch
A Shanghai cable reports Tokyo expressed profound apologies for sinking the gunboat Panay. Foreign Minister Hirota asked U S Ambassador Grew to convey the government's regret as 18 Japanese bombers and escorts attacked near New York hours earlier.
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New York
Dec
United States
Panay
Standard Oil Company
Shanghai
Tokyo
Hoki Hirota
Joseph C. Grew
Intolerable attacks cited after Panay sinking
Washington December 12 AP Chairman Pittman of the Senate Foreign Relations committee called the sinking of the American gunboat Panay the climax of an intolerable series of incidents meant to frighten foreigners from China.
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Washington
Pittman
Ney
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
China
An Reese
Battles Rage On Three Fronts in Spanish War
News from Hendaye reports three front lines in Spain as Franco eyes a general offensive. Insurgent movements shift troops toward Brunete Teruel and potential thrusts toward Madrid Valencia while censorship blocks progress details across the frontier into France.
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Hendaye
APD
Francisco Franco
Jong
Mf Pile Ds Brunete
Terurt
France
Madrid
Valencia
Health drive to be held at Winchester Hall
A county health event is planned at Winchester Hall at nine o'clock with Dr. Stifter of the State Banas leading the session. The effort aims to promote wellness and educate residents about local health resources.
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Frederick County
Dee
Winchester Hall
Banas
Improving After Fall In Urbana Injures Frederick Man
Arthur Strube of Frederick Route 2 was injured December 4 when he fell from a roof he helped repair at the McElfresh residence in Tiehang. He is reported improved at Frederick City Hospital with a compound fracture of the left leg. Charles Dutrow of Urbana assisted and transported Strube to the hospital after the accident.
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Arthur Strube
Frederick
Frederick City Hospital
Strube
McElfresh
Tiehang Hack Ha
Tree Genetic Institute Expands Forest Research Facilities
Placerville California reports construction at the Tree Genetic Institute near town, adding greenhouses and laboratory buildings. Superintendent Roh Wiedman says the project focuses on heredity applied to tree growth.
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Tree Genetic Institute
Placerville
Calif
Dec
APY
Institute of Forest Genetice
Roh Wiedman
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Talen
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Pope
Dr. Haffmeier
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