26 Feb 1934
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1934
Page
1
Severe winter storm leaves city and county buried under heavy snow. Record depths report six to nine inches by morning, with drifts and power lines impeded travel. State highways open though planes grounded and transportation strained as plows and sidewalks cope.
Baltimore February 26 AP The second consecutive day of snow and zero weather spread across Maryland. High winds threaten travel and雪drifts hinder road safety. Water transportation on the Chesapeake Bay nearly halted as snow-clearing crews operate nationwide. Roads on the Eastern Shore become impassable with six inches of snow and sleet. Temperature near freezing point climbs slightly while the western mountains report ten inches of snow and ten degrees below zero in Prastburg.
The Fascist Heimwehr paraded across Austria amid rumors of plans to meet Archduke Otto at the Swiss border and escort him to Vienna, with claims of 40,000 troops along the Austro German border denied by the Foreign Office as propaganda.
A severe snowstorm led to more than 1,200 absentees across Frederick County and nearby districts as students failed to reach about a dozen schools. Frederick High School and Parkway, Middletown, Emmitsburg, Thurmont, and Walkersville reported large gaps, with buses late or canceled and some classes resuming only after 12 or 2.30 pm. Enrollments range from 300 to 600 per school, and overall attendance hovered well below normal as weather worsened. The total absence figure excludes many other schools in the region.
A catastrophic crash of the United Airlines airliner near here killed stewardess Miss Mary Carter and halted her wedding to Jonas F of Chicago. A completed trousseau was found in her apartment as friends mourned the loss and relations mourned the hoped wedding.
A fire destroyed the 25 year old Marrene Hotel, killing six and injuring others. A seventh body was later found and several evacuees were hospitalized. In the Caspian Sea region, 443 fishermen and 330 horses on two ice floes faced breakup after a rise in temperature. Rescue efforts followed amid challenging weather and scattered accounts of civilians saved from upper floors.
An auditor Saturday charged alleged unlawful milk truck operations. Investigators, officials, and local authorities named in the case pursue enforcement actions and potential penalties. The report notes financial implications and regulatory concerns affecting milk supply and transport.
A storm disrupted a flight causing a fatal incident aboard a plane. The deceased is a stewardess from Atlanta, identified among the crew. Police and emergency crews responded as the aircraft encountered severe weather over the route between Saly Chererne and Miss Ma Carter.
An unclear OCR fragment describes a Hood vespers service at a church with a procession of musical pieces. Names such as T Wade and Prof. Henry appear among garbled references to the department of music and pieces like Andante and Fourth Simpaonz.
A long alienation of affections case unfolds in circuit court over alleged visits by Roland Long to Ada Hummer's home near New Midway. Ada Hummer seeks $5,000 damages as witnesses describe Long's frequent appearances, with testimony about alleged intimate conduct and the Hummers' family implications.
Fragmented OCR reads as a grange meeting note with names like Holte, Chester, Hepa and Seera FIoOSG. It mentions secretary roles and various positions but text is garbled and incomplete, preventing full event details.
Washington reports suggest Secretary Swanson will not resign as head of the Navy. Assistant Secretary of State R. Walton Moore, a close friend, said Swanson is in good health and has no intention of leaving the cabinet post.
A severe winter storm system and a widespread tornado outbreak claim 37 lives across the eastern and western United States. Officials report casualties in multiple states as emergency crews race to assist survivors and assess damage to communities and infrastructure. The weather events disrupt travel, power supplies, and services, prompting sheltering orders and line-item warnings from authorities.
A major winter storm blankets the eastern United States from New England to Nebraska, grounding aircraft and delaying trains. Newark and Baltimore hubs report flight cancellations while Chicago and Denver anticipate resumed service. deaths and many injuries follow in Alabama Mississippi and Georgia as crews search for missing passengers.
New York February 26 AP mild pessimism dominated most financial markets as prices declined with orderly selling and light ticker activity. A few issues rose, but declines ranged from fractions to about two points amid expectations of impending federal regulation, CWA spending curtailment effects, and looming Washington investigations. Commodities including wheat cotton silver and rubber fell while bonds lagged. international rates held steady. Cash money increased at 1 percent.
A large audience braved the cold to attend three plays at Frederick Bish School on Monday night staged by the Junior Dramatic Club. The program featured Faraway Princess and Grandma Puls The. Cast included Catherine, Sam, Etna, and Anne Margaret, with Vernon Sach and Officer George West among attendees. One veteran, a member of the Independent Hose Company for 70 years, spoke of the community gathering.
New York February 26 AP Governor Gifford Pinchot of Pennsylvania, while a patient at Le Roy Sanitarium, announced his candidacy for the United States Senate on a Republican support Roosevelt platform. He pledged to oppose David A Reed, charging Reed has followed Mellon and bankers and urged a senator who will work with Roosevelt to restore prosperity.
Invasion of Ford 60 details emerge as Ford assembly plant workers conduct a meeting. Report notes a probe ongoing with officials from a regional area and factory management discussing the next steps. The incident reflects heightened scrutiny of production and corporate responses.
Weather report notes precipitation deficit near 1.28 inches with temperatures around the mean. Day ends with sunset at 3.39 pm and sunrise tomorrow at 6.48 am. Moon set tomorrow is 4.57 am, with dawn conditions continuing through the day.
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