Collision at West Cond and Bentz Streets Involves Local Physician
Dr James A Lang prominent local physician narrowly escaped serious injury when his newly purchased car was struck by a second hand Studebaker driven by James Ambush colored. The crash occurred at the intersection of West Cond and Bentz streets just before 2 this afternoon. Lang was bruised and treated at the scene. Ambush employed at a local garage and officers Steiner and Sikoff investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Long
West cond
Bentz
Studebaker
Hside
Dr. Lang
J. G Grove
Sons
West Patrick street
Steiner
Alton Sikoff
Frederick Faces New Auto License Tags Amid Cold Day
Frederick residents confront the 1931 license tag rollout in red and white schemes with an early rush of at least a hundred sets issued by noon. Traffic officials report 2 o’clock start times and a late-morning uptick as chill winds and limited sunshine mark the day. A separate note covers a Monday Musicales gathering at Mrs. Town’s Rockwell Terrace home, featuring readings and Mendelssohn songs from Mrs. Baer and Miss Albaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tederick
Frederick
Roy iltner
C. R
O.K
Frederick county
R. E. Town
Rockwel Terrace
Spobardies
aigely Baer
Macgaret Albaugh
Maralee Moore
Mendelssohn
Weather Note Puzzle From Old Decade
Fragmentary weather item dated December 1930 notes uncertain figures and a reference to a December festival. The readable parts point to a dated forecast or observation with incomplete values and a city or region tag.
Kai-shek Resigns as Nationalist President in China
Chiang Kai-shek resigned as president of the Nanking government and Lin Sen succeeded him as Kuomintang leaders faced internal criticism. A riot followed as about 600 Peiping protesters stormed the foreign office and attacked the Kuomintang headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanking
China
Chiang Kai-Shei
Lin Sen
Chaina
Kuomintang
Natona
Peiping
UD Plans 10 Honor R E LEE UD Banquet
Fitzhugh Lee chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy held a Monday meeting at Mrs. Worman’s East Third street home with Mrs. Wor man and Miss Nan J. Houck as hostesses. They discussed Lee birthday banquet set for January 19 and reviewed convention reports and chapter expenditures. Christmas carols by students accompanied refreshments served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh Lee
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Charles Worman
East Third street
Worman
Nan J. Houck
Lee
hdar
Robert E Lee
O. P. Bennett
Samuel H. Rosenstock
Aidan M. Wood
Charles O'Donnell Lee
Baltimore
Maryland
Jonny Derr
Fee
Mary C. Ott
Jacksonvie
Pla
Francis Scott Key hovel
Takoma Park Man Sentenced to Ten Lashes
Washington reports Joseph Cariton of Takoma Park Maryland a carpenter convicted of wife beating receives ten lashes at the whipping post and ten days in jail under Maryland law Sheriff Richard H Lansdale to administer the sentence. wife Rosa testified to assault. The probate of Charles J. Werer of Furmont names widow Anna S. Weller as executrix without bond with the will dated March 31 1926 witnessed by John G. Jones and L. A. Burley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph
Cariton
Taxoma Park
carpenter
A. L. Wilson
Maryland
Richard H Lansdale
Carnon
Rosa
Weller
Charles J. Werer
Fhurmont
Anna S. Weller
John G. Jones
Rehabilitation at Maryland Penal Farm Highlighted in Talk
Ha Kearns discusses the rehabilitative aims at the Maryland State Penal Farm near Hagerstown. He notes selection of inmates with good records, moral standards, and near-term sentences, supervised by instructors rather than guards, with focus on treatment over punishment to aid reintegration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Hagerstown
Ha. Kearns
Kearns
Maryland Penitentiary
House of Correction
Penal Farm
Fenitentary
Mary D. Cason
Maryland School for the Deaf
Effe Moore
C. Bess Castle
Fire destroys outbuildings at Travidad farm
A Mondcar fire swept through outbuildings at the PL Saucer farm in Travidad, with about 320,000 in damages and 20,000 in losses. Rockville and Gaithersburg-Washington Grove volunteer units fought the blaze from 3:30 a.m. and saved some areas while machinery and stock were damaged beyond repair. Separately, Frederick Chapter No. 10 of the Daniel Walton League planned a meeting, and the YWCA announced Christmas events at Hood College and a Golden Rule luncheon to aid poor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travidad
Rockville
Gaithersburg
Washington Grove
Hood Colege
Eleanor Caus
Helen Roberts
Estela Heilman
United States
Hood College students celebrate Yuletide vacation
Hood College students decorate with lighted trees and evergreens for a festive Yuletide vacation. A Christmas party in the dining hall featured Santa Claus, carols, and a fish dinner. Faculty and students enjoyed music, readings, and a reception in Coblentz Hall after the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Hood Colege
the
Cnr
Mabelon
Jennie Coblentz
Coblentz Hall
Republican Convention in Chicago Set for 1932
AP dispatch notes the Republican National Committee urged an intelligent view of President Hoover's record at the opening session in Chicago. Senator Fess called Hoover's business efforts "stupendous" as the party plans for the presidential campaign. Detroit favored to host, while a late drive from Detroit influenced city selection.
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Detroit
Chicago
Republican National Committee
Senator Fess
Hoover
Fess
Uncle Bim and Christmas Spirit Mystery
Fragments mention Uncle Bim and a greenish yellow object tied to Christmas lore and seeds. Vague notes hint at a story or belief about a plant or seed under glass in a greenhouse context with mentions of Germany and a possible fight or speed.
Avella Miner Family Echoes Coal Town Hardship in Washington Visit
A young coal town resident recalls life in Avella Pennsylvania, detailing low wages paid in script, company towns, scarce food, and union aid. He describes the family's struggles, shifts in pay, and exposure to miners’ union activity and a Washington delegation trip. The account highlights poverty, scarce milk, canned goods, and reliance on charity and collective action.
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Eugene
Arena
nes
Coumbus
Bergerstown
Avella
Suit Over Farm Ends In Settlement Rumor In Circuit Court
A civil suit filed by Mrs. Charles H. Kehne against her brother Lawson H. Sum ry Plane No. 4 opened at the Circuit Court term. The dispute centers on an alleged agreement by their mother Mrs. Fannie E to leave the farm October 1 for 400 dollars plus crops. Summers testified she paid a sum but the record notes continued proceedings.
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Charles H. Kehne
Lawson H. Sumry
Jaré
a $ Fist
Fannie E
Lassen Summers
Summers
Michael
Two Die As Fire Sweeps Insane Home
A blaze at Fal Conwood Hospital for the Insa ne in Charlottestown killed two residents and left three missing presumed dead. Authorities say 400 patients were evacuated under guard with five unaccounted for as firefighters fought the flames.
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Charlottestown
Po EL
Willam McGuinn
Marhall Smith
guart
Weather Chaos Hits U S With Floods And Storms
The weather system churned across the United States with tornadic winds and heavy rain. Overflowing rivers, including the Ohio at Martins Ferry, forced motorists from cars and caused six deaths in Arkansas and damage in southern Ohio and nearby regions.
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Ohio
Arkansas
rthern Louis + snc
Los Angeles
old San Permando valley
Atlante coast
Ohio river
Martins Ferry
Further Moratorium for Germany Urged in Young Plan Review
The Saat report of the Young plan committee, studying Germany's capacity to pay, will include a recommendation for a further moratorium on conditional reparations payments. A majority favors cancellation of payments, but the committee must stay within Young plan provisions.
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Associated Press
Germany
Saat
Young plan committee
Young plan
Moratorium not party matter say Democrats
The Democratic Joint Policy Committee ruled the Hoover moratorium not party matter and left it to individual Democratic views. They pledged to cut government expenditures but gave no agreement on tariff or tax revision details, deferring these issues to future consideration.
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Washington
Democratic Joint Policy committee
Garner
Robinson
Arkansas
Governor Ritchie Proclaims Saturday After Christmas a State Holiday
Governor Albert C. Ritchie issues a proclamation making the Saturday after Christmas Day a state holiday. The move aligns with business and banking interests and follows similar actions when holidays fall on other days.
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Albert C. Ritchie
Aged couple shot as home is set ablaze in Eldersburg
The elderly Steele pair, J. Steele 79 and his wife, were wounded fleeing their burning Eldersburg farm home. Fire investigators found oil-soaked fuel at entrances. three shotgun shells were found near the property as sheriff and neighbors aided in rescue. A local man was said to have been refused a loan by Steele, prompting a county search for a Black resident accused of involvement.
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Eldersburg
Des
mies
tex
per
W J. Friazel
Harry
Steele
fred
amush
teele
Alls
Steeles
Hilary
Ray Yohn
Carroll county
Ruth
Dr Poling to Speak in Hagerstown for Prohibition Campaign
Dr Daniel A Poling head of the Allied Campaigners for prohibition is slated to address a men’s meeting at 6 PM in Hagerstown on Wednesday with Oliver W Stewart. The event closes a three day western Maryland effort, drawing Frederick countians and featuring Iva W Landrith and Norma C csrown among speakers.
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Frederick
Mr. Stewart
Epworth League
Christian Endeavor societies
Robert C. Ropp
young East University
Eurom
ient Allied Youth movement
Amer- Del
Raymond Robins
Chicago
wille
Iva W. Landrith
Norma C. csrown
Duck season ends under federal waterfowl regulation
The Maryland waterfowl season closed today under new federal rules cutting the season by one month. Officials noted the drought conditions and adjusted enforcement through October 31 as the end date for hunting in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Roxie’s Father Dies While Listening to Radio
A clearly garbled anecdote describes Roxie and a father figure, with an incident involving a radio and a distant named event. The fragment hints at a notable moment tied to a radio broadcast and a family scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROXIE
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