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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1935
Page
1
Groundhog sightings prompt warnings of cold and unsettled conditions. Persistent cloud cover and a brief drop in temperatures signal a challenging stretch ahead for residents as reports hint at ongoing winter weather effects and potential storm systems.
The partial eclipse of the sun may be seen here Sunday from 10.20 a.m. to 12.27 p.m. The maximum occurs at 11.23 a.m. with 40 percent of the sun obscured. Viewers should wear smoked glasses to protect their eyes.
Frederick readers enjoy the sun and melting ice as temperatures rise from 10 degrees after midnight to just above freezing. icicles shrink and sidewalks see safer footing though forecasts warn the warmer spell may be short with no obvious warm stretch ahead. a redbird joins a flock of starlings as spring signs mingle with lingering snow and ice on city streets.
Annapolis February 2 AP Maryland legislators return Tuesday to begin the sixth week of the session facing the same emergency issue that greeted the assembly. Officials have prepared measures to rush through next week to raise 3 379 000 dollars needed to make the state solvent per Comptroller William Gordy Jr. Westminster February 2 Democratic State Central committee of Carroll County recommends election supervisors for Westminster Minnie Mitten George W Mitchell O C Reynolds A B Sellman Mount Airy and Robert Shower Manchester
Precipitation for 24 hours ending at 1 a.m. today shows none. February to date also none. February normal is 295 inches, with 7.93 inches recorded in February 1934. Yesterday's high was 28 degrees, last year's high 232. Low last night 10, last year 17. Sun sets today at 5 31 p.m. Sun rises tomorrow 7 17 a.m. Moon rises tomorrow 7 10 p.m. Moon sets tomorrow 5 49 p.m.
Jurors for the February term of Circuit Court were drawn in the presence of Chief Judge Hammond Urner and Associate Judge Arthur D. Willard. Clerk Eli G. Haugh and deputies announced districts and juror names including Buckeystown, Middletown, Urbana, New Market, Thurmont, Jefferson, Brunswick, Walkersville, and more. The term begins February 18.
Crab Orchard Tenn Feb 2 AP Three small children perished in a house fire that also left two others badly burned. The blaze wiped out the home of Curtis and Mrs Amonett near Crab Orchard. Weather outlook calls for fair week ahead in the Middle Atlantic with snow in the north and south, then colder nights and a warmer Thursday.
Two gang leaders Robert Mais and Walter Legenza were executed in the electric chair at the State Penitentiary in Richmond Virginia after being convicted for the murder of Ewell M Huband during a March 9 mail truck robbery. Mais, gravely wounded, walked to the chair. Legenza arrived in a wheelchair with a broken leg. Each refused breakfast and received last rites as witnesses noted no obvious fear.
In Baton Rouge on February 2 AP reports Senator Huey P. Long heard testimony about a murder plot by former East Baton Rouge deputies George Davis and Fred Parker. They allegedly agreed to kill Long for fourteen thousand nine dollars in several attempted shootings near the governor's mansion and state house, with immunity blocking earlier witnesses.
New York stock market closed fairly steady as a potential Supreme Court ruling on the gold clause cases neared. Trading volume about 380 000 shares showed moderate demand for metals lifting some prices while commodities remained uncertain and bonds mixed. European gold currencies drifted lower against the dollar with the pound sterling opening weak.
A public sale at the Frederick County courthouse liquidated many securities held by William B French trustee of Blue Ridge Securities. Purchasers included Economy Silo and Manufacturing Co and M J Warner among others, with total sale proceeds of 6610.19. Several stocks moved to named buyers at varied per share prices. The sale awaits Circuit Court ratification and involves former holdings of Emory L Covlentz linked to Central Trust and Blue Ridge Securities. The auction followed a history of local public auctions with high original costs versus reduced sale prices. The first witness Fred Quawke, described as a chief agent for Standard Oil of Louisiana, invoked questions from Long.
In Flemington New Jersey on February 2 AP reports Violet Sharpe and Isador Fisch reappear in the Bruno Hauptmann trial for the Lindbergh kidnapping. A surprise witness links the Morrow maid and a German fur dealer to the crime, while defense plans and cross examinations unfold as the case resumes Monday.
Biology students at Western Maryland College gain access to a Lepidoptera collection of over 2 600 specimens. Funded by William Tyeryar of Frederick, the group includes about 150 Maryland moths from Carroll County and two rare species Neonympha everytis and Chlorina polyion. The collection supports ecological studies and student fieldwork under Prof I Benninghof.
Pennsylvania state police announced the arrest of a state health official and a warrant for a manufacturer on charges of conspiracy to distribute more than 1100 dollars worth of dilatory diphtheria antitoxin. The probe covers deaths since October 17, 1934 and questions the quality of serum used by state services.
In Washington on February 2 Senator Jim Couzens urged that the five billion dollar work relief bill’s writer be hanged, urging a display like a Nazi purge. The piece traces authorship confusion, White House influence, and concerns over congressionally allocated funds and wage levels as the plan moves from House to Senate.
Frederick residents report sporadic radio interference as city officials prepare to consider an ordinance requiring shielding of electrical equipment. City Engineer Maxwell says most disturbances eased, but some neighborhoods still suffer. He notes night reception improved after a loose wire found at a transformer hanger on East Patrick Street. Several residents across East Third, South Market, West Fifth and Buckstown report ongoing noise, though some praise reduced outages. The issue appears electrical, not atmospheric, and weekend reception is hoped to improve.
Washington February 2 AP John L Lewis president United Mine Workers launches a sharp attack on Donald Richberg head of the New Deal emergency council accusing him of dishonorable actions. Lewis testifying before a Senate subcommittee derides the government coordinator as a traitor to organized labor and criticizes the proposed 48 hour week for autos as uneconomical. He accuses NRA of failing to solve unemployment and caving to business pressure while noting GM and the Du Ponts opposed the policy.
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