Jury tampering charges loom in Hauptmann trial
In Flemington New Jersey prosecutors and defense counsel plan separate talks to decide if jury tampering warrants a new panel in the Hauptmann Lindbergh kidnapping trial. A mail pamphlet to jurors and the defense claim of prejudice could delay selection. Hauptmann ate Christmas dinner in jail as Mrs. Hauptmann urged the public to withhold judgment until trial results emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Wartran
David T. Wilentz
Trenton
Edward J. Reilly
Brooklyn
Hauptmann
Hunterdon County
Anthony M. Hauck, Jr
Chicago
Hauck
Lloyd Fisher
Thomas W. Trenchard
Christmas Treats For Frederick’s Poor Children
The Salvation Army gave Christmas treats to Frederick’s poor children, drawing about 175 attendees at the new Baal Booth street building. A parade preceded the event, led by the Boys' Bugle and Drum corps from the Elks Home, with Santa Claus helping distribute 150 toys and 150 bags of fruit, nuts and candy. A second party on West Fifth Street followed with 150 more toys and fruit distributed to children, featuring a program by local youths led by Lieut. Robert Bott.
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Frederick
Salvation Army
Baal Booth Street
Boys’ Bugle
Elks
West Second Street
South Street
Santa Claus
Elmer Brengle
Bernard C. Morris
Charles A. Opel, Jr
Alfred W. Gaver
The
Salvation Army Party
Capt. Morris
Mr. Gaver
Capt
Morris
West Fifth Street
Lieut
Robert Bott
Shower for Bride to Be Ruth Roop in Maryland
Miss Ruth Roop daughter of Elder and Mrs William E Roop Meadow Branch received a bridal shower December 18 at the Fifth District Consolidated School of Baltimore County where she teaches. Faculty members gave humorous gifts and a joint gift of silver and crystal. guests included Reade Corr Franklin High School principal Miss Pratt of the Maryland State Library Commission Baltimore and Austin Peregoy Harford High School principal. Her marriage to Carroll Rinehart Union Bridge is planned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Roop
Wiliam E. Roop
Meadow Branch
Fifth District
Baltimore County
Miss Roop
Reade Corr
Franklin High School
Miss Pratt
Maryland State Library Commission
Baltimore
Austin Peregoy
Harford High School
Eighteen Enumerators Named for County Census
The Democratic State Central committee endorsed eighteen enumerate rs to gather data for the farm census. Names include William L. Newton Buckeystown J Allen Putman Frederick Aubrey G Davis New Market Anna Rowe Emmitsburg and others. The agricultural census begins next week with about 25 009 enumerators nationwide. Former County Commissioner Amon Burgee is Maryland District Supervisor in Baltimore. Sherman P Bowers resigns as magistrate to become state's attorney January 7 Walter E Sim to succeed him.
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Democratic State Central Committee
David J. Lewis
Bureau of the Census
William L. Newton
Buckeystown
J. Allen Putman
Frederick
United States
Amon Buregee
Maryland
Baltimore
Sherman P. Bowers
Ritchie
Walter E. Sim
Bowers
First underwater highway tunnel location and origins
The notice asks readers for the next issue to provide answers on three topics: the location of the first underwater highway tunnel, the originator of trading stamps, and the first daily newspaper to be illustrated. It invites user participation.
First Water Power Mill Established at South Berwick Maine
The article notes WATER power mill establishment at South Berwick Maine in 1620. It cites Ferdinando Gonces obtaining a grant from England requiring development of territory from sea to sea between 40th and 48th parallels and development of water power. It also mentions the first portable typewriter Blickensderfer and the Sherman Anti-Trust Law as the first anti trust act.
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South Berwick
Ferdinando Gonces
England
Committee discusses but takes no action on Linn appointment
The report notes that a committee member was brought before the committee and favorably discussed, but no formal action was taken. It is understood Linn will be appointed to succeed Bow ers for the remainder of the unexpired term ending in May. The full committee, chaired by William J. Grove, includes Ralph G. Kline, James H. Gambrill Jr, Dr. B. O. Thomas, David C. Winebrenner III, and August Trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Bowers
William J. Grove
Ralph Gi. Kline
James H. Gambrill, Jr
B. O. Thomas
David Co. Winebrenner
Maryland veterans may receive 28 million in adjusted service pay
Baltimore reports that Maryland World War I veterans could collect nearly 28 million dollars if Congress approves immediate payment of adjusted service compensation certificates. The Legion says the plan distributes relief funds equitably without increasing the national debt, with Baltimore and several counties listed for varying shares.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Allegany
Anne Arundel
Calvert
Caroline
Carrol
Cecil
Charles
Dorchester
Washington
Wicomico
Worcester
French Pilot Raymond Delmotie Breaks Land Speed Record
Istres France December 26 America’s land speed record over a closed course was shattered by veteran French pilot Raymond Delmotie. He averaged 314 mph across the course for one lap reaching 321 mph in the run, breaking James Wedell’s 306 mph mark set in 1933 after more than a year of effort.
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Istres
France
America
Raymond Dbelmotie
James Wedell
Montgomery County Considers Special Tax to Bridge Deficit
Rockville Md December 25 Montgomery County weighs a special county tax to supplement the general levy amid a half million dollar deficit and 1 060 000 in bonds and interest. Officials favor targeted taxation while resisting a large real estate rate increase and dismiss a sales tax as ineffective. The Civic Federation Budget and Finance Committee and county leaders meet ahead of the Maryland General Assembly to push a 1 l point legislative program.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
Maryland
Montgomery County Civic Federation
Paul Coughlan
Coughlan
Washington
Clvic Federation
Maryland General Assembly
Stedman Prescott
Montgomery
House of Delegates
Six-year-old dies saving toys in Christmas Eve fire
In Joplin Missouri a six year old boy perished while trying to save Christmas toys hidden for a surprise. The fire in Everett Crume's home also claimed the lives of his mother and two siblings. Only two of six occupants escaped after an explosion occurred as Crume attempted to start a heating stove with kerosene.
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TOYS
Hash Sentenced to Year Imprisonment in Maryland Barn Killing
Lowell Hash, 22, found guilty of manslaughter in Circuit Court for slaying his father, Edgar J. Hash, 44, last June near Quince Orchard. Judge Charles W. Woodward imposed 12 months in the Maryland House of Correction after overruling a new trial motion. The court cited the jurors plea for leniency, but noted Hash used excessive force in a barn altercation, counter to his self defense claim.
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Rockville
Lowell Hash
Edgar J. Hash
Charles W. Woodward
Maryland House of Correction
Maryland
Woodward
Willard
Albert M. Boult
Hash
Albert A. Moxley
Stedman Prescott
Quince Orchard
Avoid the Rush on 1935 Auto Tags
Notice urges motorists to renew old license plates before January 1. Delphey's Daily License Service guarantees 24 hour service at 140 West Patrick Street Frederick, open every evening until 10 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphey
West Patrick Street
Frederick
Roosevelt and Family Attend Christmas Church Services
President Roosevelt and his household led the nation in Christmas worship spending more than an hour and a half in services at St Thomas Church. Dozens of embassies joined the day’s observance creating a cross section of world customs. The day was mild and crowds gathered outside the Gothic church for arrivals and departures.
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Washington
Roosevelt
National Canal
Alto
St. Thomas
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Elka Aid Salvation Army
Keagon
State Central Committee
Joseph Nathan Kane
George C. Blickensderfer
Morros Castle
Hner
Blue
Gray
Batrene
Ley
New York
Philadelphia
C. E. Cline & Son
Funeral Directors
Furniture
Carty’s” C. C
Carty Ancorporaten
East
Patrick St
Frederick, Md
Hendrickson
North Market ST
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