03 Feb 1932
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1932
Page
1
Three inmates broke from jail forcing a statewide manhunt. Whipp was soon nabbed by officers while fellow escapes Herold H Lord and Raymond Franklin North remained at large as authorities comb the surrounding fields and streets.
The text records daily weather figures with missing values including precipitation and temperatures. It notes February precipitation and a 27 inch excess for 1832, with sunrise and sunset times and minor typos scattered throughout the entry. The fragmentary nature limits precise reporting.
The Frederick County Board of Education met at the Court House to discuss rebuilding and a plan to enclose the shed. Co president Wartric presided amid unclear remarks and discussion about welfare matters during the January 2 session.
An earthquake rattled Lantiags causing fatalities and injuries. Authorities report a small number killed and more hurt as rescue teams search for survivors.
Navy plane reports from Washington describe a massive quake impact in eastern Cuba. Eight dead and about 300 injured. extensive property damage and several prisoners escaped. Emergency aid arrived from Havana as U.S. officials and relief groups coordinate assistance for Santiago and Guantanamo Bay.
The Shanghai conflict escalates with Chinese forces sinking a Japanese destroyer. Tokyo rejects proposed peace terms, while discussions continue. U.S. cruiser Houston arrives as mediation efforts, led by Prince Fumimaro Konoe, seek a negotiated settlement.
In Rockville on February 3 Judge Charles W. Woodward found Mrs. Hood guilty of assault and battery for striking neighbor Robert S. Mozler with a tobacco stick and hurling a stone. She was fined 50 dollars plus costs or 30 days in jail, with an appeal bond set at 100 dollars for the March term. Mozler testified he was struck while leaving a building and later hit by a stone as she pursued him, though Hood admitted the event in part and justified it over tobacco disputes.
Reports say Japanese forces will relinquish control of a marine sector in Shanghai on Thursday. The action is described as ceding a sector rather than evacuating the entire settlement, with mentions of possible peace efforts and State Department queries. The unclear text references Coril Howker and U S Marines in Shangoa Shanghai.
Douglas Adams and Maren Stevens, both 20, of Baltimore and Knoxville respectively, were each sentenced to twelve months in the House of Correction after pleading guilty to assault and battery and resisting arrest following a tussle with Railway Patrolmen McGaha and Duffy near Weverton. A related charge of tampering with mail was not pressed against Adams.
The Pleasant Grove Ladies Aid Society met January 26 at Mrs Fracs home with strong attendance. Visitors arrived from Brownan Motown and Mountain View. President Mrs Fannie Best announced a future prayer service and supper fund drive for the parsonage debt. A pageant titled The Holy Gray will be presented by Pleasant Grove young people Sunday at 7 30 p m.
Charles Burkett, 4, son of Mr and Mrs Benard Burkett of Ballenger Creek road, died at Frederick City Hospital after a truck driven by Keefer H R Crampton struck him near his home. He suffered a fractured skull and jaw and other injuries. a school bus had passed moments earlier. He died at 2:30 AM after the accident Monday afternoon. He is survived by two brothers Bernard and Marion. Funeral arrangements were pending.
Fragmentary text reports related to inheritance and citizenship applications. Mentions bodies of climbers and Far North mountain references. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Local women announce an all day meeting at 2 o clock on Saturday to discuss the annual plan and delays. The event includes training schools led by Miss Helen Pearson and Mrs. Harry L. Davis with sessions on home management and emergency meal planning. Upcoming training schools are scheduled in Adamstown, Buckeystown, New Market, Frederick, and Merryland Tract with dates in February.
Nelson D. Sumters, a farmer near Woodsboro, seeks redress after a disputed dairy race valued at $5,000. The filing details alleged harm and seeks damages, noting ongoing contention with the involved parties.
Fire crews responded to a chimney blaze at a suburban residence, with units arriving after a quick dispatch. The incident occurred near a residential area identified by address 7730, and crews worked to control smoke and prevent spread. No injuries reported, and investigation into cause pending.
Chinese guns from Woosung forts drive a Japanese destroyer to the river bottom while the fort reportedly holds under heavy fire from Japanese warships. Chinese headquarters claim repulsed landings and sinking one destroyer with damaging hits on two others as Japanese claim forts reduced to scrap iron. Nightfall brings expectation of renewed bombardment.
Japanese land forces and air units press deep into Chapei as ships shell Woosung forts 16 miles from Shanghai. US cruiser Houston joins the battle while Marines are warned to avoid direct riverhead action. Chinese and Japanese officials agree to avoid provoking Nanking as evacuation of foreign residents from Nanjing begins.
Dr Arthur Dean Bevan of the University of Chicago testified before a Senate committee that about 90 percent of liquor prescriptions issued by doctors are bootlegging. He said many doctors cannot resist the demand and some sell their entire annual quota of about 460 prescriptions.
A youth shot during a police chase was hospitalized in Baltimore in critical condition. He is suspected of involvement in a string of robberies across Hagerstown and surrounding areas. Authorities continue to investigate the incidents and his possible role in the crimes.
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