Stockholders Resist Double Liability Plea at Trial
In a Manhattan court, stockholders resist a double liability fraud charge amid a receiver's claim against trustees of then Trust Company. The judge signaled openness to a possible equity approach, with jury trial denied for some issues while others may be tried. Capital stock amendments and proxy-heavy stock representation were examined as part of the evidentiary record for the fraud defense and alleged damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
thentral Trust Company
Hammond Urner
Arthur D. Wilaré
John & Newman
argumens
Eollionie wing argumens
Crinceton Buckey
Jas Cramer
Nina C. Cramer
alkecsville
Mr. Buckey
trust company
Urner
delai
Michaec aso
ted satus
Soseli BERK
amd
Buckers Fomor
fer _ West
Thomas
Amon
ea capital company
Fasty
Jacob Romsack
Wolliam M. Steom ami Albert
Patthe
Tors
Steve Bans
Vance, Author, Burned To Death
New York December 16 AP Louis Joseph Vance a well known author was burned to death early today at his apartment apparently from falling asleep with a lit cigarette in his hand The 54 year old writer was found seated in a chair his hands and face heavily burned Smoke from the fire confined to his clothing and bedclothes a plumber summoned to the scene extinguished the blaze Vance was born in Washington and is survived by two sons.
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New York
Louis Joseph Vance
stodar
Vance
woo wes
Wassington
United States
Boston harbor
Pennsylvania
New York bay
Staten Island
mid-West
Potomac Edison Workers Attend Hagerstown Christmas Party
About 350 Potomac Edison Company employees from Predeck Hagerstown and Marianburg joined a special bus trip to Hagerstown for a Christmas party under the auspices of the Hagerstown Employees Association and the Potomac Edison Company. A musical program featured a male quartet and the Penn Rampers’ orchestra provided refresh ments and dancing with Santa distributing treats.
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Fretiereck emiplores
Potomac Edison Company
Hagerswoem
Hagerstown
Potomac Edson Company
Predeck
Hegerstown
Mariansurz
Messrs
Herm
Sinn Secor
Heim
daneme
Santa Claus
Simmers
Rover
anc Mos
Elst
Frank Casve
Pan Michael
Lars
Paul Regerucs
Gladys Wagner
Marie Grimes
Joyce Free
Helen Cramons
Mary Holman
Roger D. Osa
Harry Decker
Rescoe Rederuck
Robert Moss
Mucrar Fox
Vernal Moore
Hac Weaste
Bariston Roohenhoerfer
Weather Data Summary for December 22 1932
In December 22 1932 weather data the report notes excess precipitation in 1933 through December 1 at 807 inches, yesterday’s high 239, high temperature compared to a year earlier 25, and low temperature last night 35. Moonrise at 8 14 am and moonset at 5 20 pm with sunset 4 48 pm and sunrise 7 25 am.
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wmarern
Christmas rush hits last days of shopping
Crowds on streets with trees and holly for sale. Weather lingers with wet, foggy streets as December 2525 nears. merchants count on a busy final week. Lindberghs land in Miami after completing an Atlantic flight returning to the United States from the Dominican Republic.
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U. S
Frederick
New England
Balimore
Frederiics
Baltimore
Charles A. Lindbergh
Col Lindbergh
International airplane
San Pedro
North Atlantic
coume
amany
Hearings Tonight On Street Incident In City
A report notes a hearing tonight for a charger with dramkenmess on the street. Jonn I Gates was attested at 540 Friday evening near Church Street just east as he went to a hearing. Officer Hor man on duty mentions the case and Cost temight Ct charged by Officer Burras Why wigan.
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Jonn I. Gates
ug br
Freed From Murder Trial Athos Ter Wan Marries
A partially legible OCR notice reports Athos Ter Wan, a bi-year-old involved in a murder trial, proceeding to marry after a case tied to a meeting. The fragment hints at legal proceedings and a new domestic step.
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Athos Terwan
sas
Fou
suootimg & frend
France offers increased apple and pear quota in trade talks
Paris reports France would raise the U.S. apple and pear quota in exchange for higher wine quotas and a French tariff on lard. Importers warn the wine concession might reduce rather than boost U.S. fruit imports while a lard tariff would affect trade. The U.S. embassy notes the proposal and ongoing negotiations continue.
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Paris
France
United States
Christmas Entertainment at Priday Night Play
A Christmas pageant features Miss Mart, Miss Rats, Miss Cather Hatler and others in a magical scene titled Maviza with Little Miss Storen in a principal part. Mrs George S Fadl and Miss Dean direct with a special musical program including carols. Bomb explosion reported in Havana with no serious injuries.
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ami
Prday nz
Wil aure
tae “le
Miss Mart
Miss Rats
Cather Hatler
Maviza
George S. Fadl
Saito Named as Jap Ambassador to U. S
Tokyo reports Hiroshi Saito the youngest appointee for the post chosen as Japan's ambassador to Washington. Saito, currently minister to the Netherlands, will succeed Katsuji Debuch who resigned and returns to Tokyo this week.
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SAITO
U. S
Tokyo
Hiroshi Saito
pew
Washington
Nemierlamds
Katsu3i Debuch
Lynching of Commis? Cheek in Maury County Tennessee
A coroner's inquest found that an 18 year old Black man named Cheek was fatally harmed by a mob and hanged from a cedar tree near Glendale Maury County Tennessee. Authorities offered no identification of the perpetrators or lead for an investigation.
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Cheek
Glendale
Maury county
Senate probes armament industry secrets sparks New Deal debate
Washington reports a planned sensational Senate inquiry into munitions industry secrets amid shifting public opinion and Peace Lodge activity. It would examine stock ownership by officials, financial backing of militarist groups, lobbying to defeat arms embargos, Geneva conference maneuvers, and profits from sales to Japan, China and South America. The State Department seeks more industry insight as disclosures surface on foreign influence and prices.
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RODNEY DUTCHER
Washington
Senate
Roosevelt
Hoover
Hurler
MacArthur
Japan
China
South America
State Department
Sr. Joan S.men
Vickers
Peace ae
Catholic High School in Philly Fire-Swept
Philadelphia December 16 AP reports dense smoke hampered men at St Joan s Catholic High School. The 1922 class, Girls High School Alumnae Association, plans a dinner December 26 at Hershberger s Tea Room at 630 PM followed by a bingo. Officers include Carmack vice Miss Catherine Thomas and Miss Elizabeth Benson.
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Philadelphia
James
St. Joan’s Cath
Girls' High School Alumnae Association
Hershberger's Tea Room
7 Carmack
Catherine Thomas
Elizabeth Benson
Strangler Victim Roush Recalled in Fragmented Note
Fragmentary historical news notes reference a strangling case involving a victim named Roush and mention sessions of Congress and unrelated figures. The garbled OCR includes stray names, payments, and dates, but the core detail confirms a strangling incident with minimal readable context and no clear location or verdict.
Death Penalty Sought in Crawford Murder Trial
Leesburg Va Dec 16 AP George Crawford is the accused in the murder of Mrs Agnes Sisley Middleburg sportswoman. The state sought the death penalty in Loudoun county circuit court. Three hours of argument followed Judge McLemore instruction to the jury. Defense presented three witnesses to impeach one prosecution witness and challenged a purported confession. The courtroom was crowded for the fifth day as jurors heard about burglary and robbery claims tied to the crime.
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Leesburg
Commonwealth of Virginia
George Greetbta
Agnes Boeing Hsley
Middlebury
Loudoun county
John Galteher
commonwealth attorner
Crawford
James L. McLemore
Gallcher
Frank M. Wray
Berryville
McLemore
Charlie Johnson
Washington
Tisley
Sisley
Mina Buckner
Johnson
Isley
Sean A. Ransom
Cleveland
Charles H. Houston
Boston
Cratford
Houston
Chartie Johnson
George Crawford
Chariie Johnson
Charle Johnson
R W Chambers Dies at 68 Noted Author and Artist
New York AP reports Robert W Chambers died at Doctors Hospital after abdominal surgery. He was 68, had been ill three months, to be buried in Broadalbin New York. Survived by widow, brother, and one son. Also notes local beer dispenser group organized with officers Buckey, Hickman, Shipley, Kemp. Mrs George Nogle injured moving furniture, and 94 year old Maria Frymear celebrated birthday with family on Row 4.
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New York
Robert W. Chambers
Chambers
Broadalbin
National Association of Beer Dispensers
Wayside Inn
o’elock
oMeers
Thomas G Buckey
John Hickman
Isaac Shipley
Charles Kemp
Shipley
George Hutchinson
Baltimore
Eastern fog ties shipping and air traffic in gray conditions
Early reports describe dense eastern fog affecting shipping and aircraft operations while motor traffic slows in Maryland and weather shifts to sun then colder. The forecast calls for mixed sunshine, lurking clouds, and a general drop in temperatures across the state with a colder weekend ahead.
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Associated Press
Cumberland
cheeriess
Hagerstown
Baltimore
Annapolis
Salisbury
Twins Celebrate Birthday in NRA Recovery Act Context
The article notes twins born in the same act approved by the President on the 16th. NRA shows 150 codes approved and 279 pending as the recovery program nears its first anniversary with 13 months to go at most. The act may terminate sooner by unconstitutionality or congressional action. Public Works has allocated nearly all funds for permanent registration and political change ahead of Congress’s next term.
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NRA
Tis
Congress
t.On
bram sus
Wills Filed In Orphans Court For Local Residents
The wills of two well known Momt mS residents were admitted to the Orphans Court. C Chaney, a retired farmer of je Gastric, leaves his estate to his widow Mrs. Hlina beth B Chaney, with real estate to pass to their son John Kendrick Chaner on her death, who is named executor. John A Cordell of Clarksbore names widow Mrs. Marty E Corel as executrix with the estate to be divided among their children after her death, including Bertha M. Chick, Elza C. Gerdell, Eugene Cordell and others.
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MomtmS
C Chaney
Airs
Hlinabeth B Chaney
John Kendrick Chaner
John A. Cordel
Clarksbore
Marty E Corel
Bertha M. Chick
Elza C. Gerdell
Eugene Cordell
Magele
Day
Welty C. Cordell
Memie EB. Corde
Carme V. Cordell
Buseh Corded
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