Tragic Wreck Kills Army Captain Near Braddock
Army Captain John F. Quensen, 45, of Benjamin Harrison Indiana, dies from internal injuries after a head on crash on the western approach to Braddock. Driver Mer t of Middletown survives, autopsy to determine cause of death pending. state officer Lewis discovered the accident at about 7:30 PM while returning from Middletown.
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Braddock
Jeasie Brifay
John F. Quensen
Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Erentsevice
Wren
Hich
Quensen
Bat
J.miner Hirp
Benjamin Harenard
Parton Iy Middttown
Dre Harp
Wis City
Emmett R. Bowlus
Frederick
Omcer
Lewis
Middletown
Braddock Heralus
Mert
Lotsa
Iert
Ira D Mert
Mary
Tay Gladhill
Omcer Levis
Jocal Hospital
Sheri Roy M. Milner
Quensen Investigation Reveals Personal Effects Across Denton
An investigation into Capt Quensen's car findings revealed a pocketbook with his name and cards confirming identity, plus a watch with engraved name. Other items included insurance certificates, travel club memberships, and a DC license, linking him to Wilmington and Titland China. The wreck prompted notification to his wife and the vehicles were moved to Middletown garages.
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Rao Bhetut Charnes
W. Smith
Aso
BSS
Middletown
Quensen
Prabade
Abe
Wens
Hykes Memorial Lodge
A. FP
A. Marons
Titnlain
China
Ana
Impersonated Officer Arrested After North Market Jewelry Theft
Police arrested George Kemp of Los Angeles for impersonating an officer during the investigation of a burglary at McClern's Jewelry Store on North Market Street. Kemp, jailed awaiting hearing, allegedly flashed no badge and accused police of bias while claiming a long suspended sentence. Earlier, Samuel Thomson, colored, was sentenced to four months in the House of Correction for stealing a bag of coal from George Retock Son coal company, admitted taking the coal, with prior larceny convictions noted. Franklin Mullinix of Woodbine forfeited $5 collateral on a charge related to near the top of a mill.
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Charkesd
Huw
McClerrn
North Market Street
Priday Oorning
George Kemp
Waliamore
Ohio Avenue
Las City
Allen Bartgts
Fen
Kemp
Magistrats
Immert
Thompson
Fllvin W. Mullinix
Woodbine
Frameup claim ties Kensington man to Ellwood Matthews murder
Rockville Md December reports a man denied involvement in the killing of Ellwood Matthews, a wealthy six year old farmer. Authorities said a confession implicated Laurence Gingell of Kensington and William Reed. The suspect faced extradition after being brought by Montgomery County officers to Northwest Branch where the boy's body was found.
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Rockville
Ellwood Matthews
Laurence Gtnerll
Kensington
Montgomery County
Matthews
Joseph Kirby
Scranton
Gingell
Waliam Reed
Ami
Ing
Shepherdstown Bridge Bids Asked By West Va
Baltimore December 1. West Virginia requests bids for constructing a bridge at Shepherdstown to span the Potomac River. Previous work includes new bridge at Point of Rocks and repairs on Hancock and the Baltimore and Ohio bridges at Harper’s Ferry.
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Shepherdstown
West Va
Baltimore
Weg Mitre, CO
Ebold Roads Commission
Point of Rocks
Hancock
Herpers Ferry
Fox Wid Owen
Shepherdstoan
Maryland Extends Motor Vehicle Tag Grace Period
Maryland announces an extension of motor vehicle tag validity to April 1 for motorists, with 1936 tags accepted until then. Deputy Commissioner Dee Schmidt Schroeder notes similar courtesy by Virginia and Vermont and says new 1937 plates may be obtained now. registration forms will be mailed February 15 1937.
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Tatimore
Dee
Bert
Maryland
Marshall Sehroeder
Mater Vehicies
Nalees
Schrowmler
Sehroeder
Esample
Virginia
Vermont
Miter
Schroeder
Howees
Prince
Franklin Roosevelt Jr. undergoes sinus operation
Franklin D Racerf elt Jr. underwent a sinus operation in Raston with attending doctors saying he may be well enough to celebrate Christmas at the White House with family. He was resting comfortably tonight after a minor procedure intended to drain infection, following a prior admission to Massachusetts General Hospital on Thanksgiving Day.
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Raston
Franklin D Racerfelt
University President Byrd In Automobile Collision
Dr Byrd president of the University of Maryland escaped unharmed after his sedan collided with another on Edmondson Avenue near Carey Street. Lilah Pout, a pedestrian, was struck as the cars linked at the intersection. Witnesses described the blow and oil leaking from Byrd’s crank case as officials arrived, with no injuries reported to Byrd or Foot.
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Taltimere
Marty Gocgurlys Byrd
Unberenly of
Maryland
Vowu Suietontuin
Weby Dat
Mureap Foothits
Wynd
Abe
Fy Macht
Tory
James Mom
Dean Atteel
Soanedigal
Byrd
Ldmonudon Avenue
Eitan
Souavenue
Carey Street
Collage Park
University
Mussedan
Witneses
Ywillie
Dr. Byrd
Nyrd
Tuice
Dro Byrd
Foot
North Carey Street
Dr Mis Apatcherton
Hime
The
Peabody
Monard L. Collins
Battleship decision delayed after cabinet meeting
Washington says after a cabinet session a decision on building two new battleships has been postponed until after January 1. The London naval treaty expires December 11 and completion of the capital project hinges on that deadline.
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Washington
Secretar Swanson
United States
Ford Strike Slows Autoproduction Nationwide
Detro it is announced that a labor action impacting Ford Motor Company suppliers and assembly lines has reduced production. The strike disrupts parts supply at multiple plants, with Ford noting an official shortage affecting several branches and a body plant in Kansas City reporting about 2,300 workers laid off.
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Pee
Pirot
Walle
Atrkes
Mate
S.nor
Ford Motor Comyring
Pierce-Arroa Motor Corporation
Bulla
Tong
Tord Motor Company
General Motors labor talks clouded by UAW strike risk
Washington Dec 18 Pursuing his plan to unite labor with General Motors, John Lewis praised unity as UAW tests strength with demands. Lewis, head of the CIO, urged federal relief and Labor Department intervention for strikers at Pure Plate Glass and endorsed related statewide strikes. In San Francisco negotiations for a maritime strike moved slowly with officials reporting progress toward principle accords on key issues.
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Pight
General Motors
Washington
Honidtetrie
John
Lewis
Pripa
General Motors Company
United Automobile Workers
Lewis Camp
Chatre Min
Homer Marestin
Olio
Charleston
W. Va
Shreveport, la
San Francisco
Calif
Silpownsers
Evflare
Marine
Hits At G Men and Firefight Tension in Hoover Raid
The anger of Commissioner John J. Hoover was fanned by peril to his men as Harry Brunette led a spectacular raid on the New Me assayed Head Geman J Edgar Ueover. Bullets spattered walls while Hoover’s men captured a hand record of the event and the case touched the Gondonit wife with safety concerns.
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John J Mok Qapove
Harry Brunette
New Me
Geman
J Edgar Ueover
Niemen
Brunette
Gondit
Court News Equity Case and Local Marriages Noted
Court news lists an equity case involving Ritenour with a list of names and a series of marriage licenses. Also recorded are property deeds transferring parcels between Leicester Thomas and Joseph Cordell and between Tlood W Crum and Nicholas Yinger, with nominal consideration.
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Benjamin Bo Magaha
Ray L Wiles
Leicester Thomas
Joseph W. Cordell
Crum
Nicholas Yinger
James G Stevens
Frank Finnein
OL Opaysty
Elby J King Celebrates 57th Birthday at Central Ave Home
Elby J King marked his 57th birthday Thursday at his Brunswick home on Central Avenue with refreshments. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Elby Jo Wint, Mr. and Mrs Waltz, Mrs Janes Lapole, Mrs J C Chaney, Mrs Mary Palmer, Mrs Bravarll McGaha, Miss Mefl Waltz, Messrs James Hall and Khromdy Mee Gaha, Master Billy and Jimmie Palmer.
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Buirtedavy
Elby J. King
Hoo
Ecitybrand
Central Ave
Brunswick
Elby Jo Wint
Ra Waltz
Janes Lapole
J C Chaney
Mary Palmer
Bravarll McGaha
Mefl Waltz
James Hall
Special Meeting Of the Frederick County Bar Notes Death Of Mr Lewis
A special meeting of the Frederick County Bar Association was held in the courthouse Courtroom Friday at 3 pm to address the death of former States Attorney Samuel A Seals. D Princeton Buckey presided and the body of Mr Lewis was formally honored. Four deaths in the court circle within a short span prompted resolutions and tributes. A resolutions committee was named and will report at the February term opening. Funeral arrangements set for Sunday at 2:30 pm with cremation in Washington and ash disposal later.
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Frederick County
Prevent Court
Bar
Asociate
Robert Th Veer
Eli G Haugh
Milton G Urner, Jr
Lats
Urner
Lewis
Lea Weinberg
Mr. Buckey
Wiha Mo Storm
H. Kieffer de Lauter
George R. Dennis
Lester Coblentz
Calvary Methodist Episcopal
Washington
C. E. Cline
Reed Given Suspended Sentence For Chicken Theft Near Thurmont
A 21 year old man named Reed faced theft charges for stealing six chickens from his father’s premises between Thurmont and Catoctin Furnace. Justice A W Ecker suspended a year in the House of Correction, with four hours to leave the community. Reed faced additional accusations of prior thefts and claimed to have taken seven chickens. Constable Earl Creeger arrested him on the Thursday incident.
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Thurmont
Catoctin
Reed
Bruno Escapes From High School Guard at Port Side
Bruno, a former county detective held for removal to an eastern state facility, escaped from a Schuylkill County jail guard after a four hour ride to downtown Pottsville. He fled while en route to a dentist office, walking through the office as the guard waited, then disappeared with no trace.
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Portssite
Joseph J
Schuylkeel
Bruno
Bales
Cee
Irving
Hattaar
Billion Increase In Crop Livestock Income
Washington reports that partners and livestock producers earned a gross income of 9.53 billion dollars this year from crops, hogs, cattle, and livestock products plus government payments. 1935 gross income was 8.508 billion. Crop output totaled 4.87 billion, while livestock products reached 5.1 billion versus 342 million and 4.585 billion in 1935.
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Washington
Partners
Mvestock
Department of Agriculture
Eoms
Hinstock
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