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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1930
Page
10
AP tally shows 173 holiday deaths with autos responsible for over two thirds. Fires, poison liquor, drownings, shootings, and fires claim multiple lives across the Midwest, New York, California, and the South as homes mark Christmas with crepe and caskets.
Baltimnore reports a grim Christmas period with nine Maryland fatalities from holiday accidents. Four children died in Massachusetts on the eve of a joyous day. Automobile crashes caused six deaths, drownings and a quarry collapse added to the toll. Two youths were fatally injured in a wreck in Baltimore county and a pedestrian was decapitated by a glass windbreaker. Three motorists were killed crossing streets.
More than 1,000 persons attended Brunswick's Community Christmas event on Christmas night. Nearly 3,000 children received confectionery and oranges from Santa Claus. A decorated Mary land avenue site hosted carols and prayers led by local pastors, with gifts distributed by volunteers. The event ran about an hour starting around 6 pm.
Domestic troubles appear to be at the root of an incident involving Mou Rosie Ko. She reportedly swallowed poison and was treated at a local residence on 232 East street before being discharged to her home. The report mentions Ms and Mrs K i con of a Sat of TAL poles, Bert Hestadd, Noel, and KOO in connection with the events at her parent’s home. Detachable covers are advertised as helping women choose gum shades in colors that harmonize with costumers.
Vague wartime style item reports a Christmas period at Sing Sing prison with mentions of the warden Lawes and alleged deaths and suspicions. The text is garbled but signals a prison atrocity or unrest around a holiday, with unclear specifics and names mixed.
The White House hosts Christmas morning play as Santa Claus surprises President Hoover and his grandchildren with a sack of toys. The scene unfolds in the Blue Room and state dining area as Peggy Ann and Herbert Hoover III react to the visit and wonder at Santa’s arrival.
A Christmas celebration in the Soviet Union drew about 400 worshipers from various churches despite the Communist anti religious campaign. Elderly participants attended a public service and shared a modest meal with members of the Meval family, marking a rare moment of religious observance during the crackdown.
Preston men drowned yesterday morning when their boat swamped while ducking. Interment will be at Preston. Victim J. K. LeCompte, 56, identified as the other deceased.
Fragmented report describes a sudden flood or disaster with partial names and numbers. Several lines mention flames, a river, boats, and efforts to save people. The legible details are too partial to determine a clear event, location, or outcome.
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