27 Feb 1934
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1934
Page
1
Amid a brutal cold wave, Frederick County endures widespread drifting and wind. State sanatorium reports subzero temperatures near 2 below with wind-driven snow creating major travel hazards. Roads, plowed repeatedly, remain blocked in places while power and plane services face delays.
Washington reports the Senate, amid administration pressure, added about 35 million yearly to veterans benefits. An amendment restored 29,900 veterans with presumed service-origin disabilities to the rolls and set rates at former levels. Additional provisions funded full service-connected disability pay and monthly totals for total permanent disabilities, plus special rates for veterans who lost both eyes.
A Essex sedan and a truck collided at the square corner this morning around 9:15. The Essex car sustained major damage, the truck had minor damage, and police officer Ror M. Eines investigated as traffic cleared after the scene was secured.
The Richmond Virginia Associated Press reports the $82,000,000 appropriations bill was scheduled for discussion in the state House tomorrow. Morning updates noted delays on the Monrovia-Green Valley road due to drifting snow and a cattle truce on Fingerboard. Some drifts near Joansrie remained unopened at 4 a.m.
Hummer awarded 250 dollars in an alimony case as witnesses testified and the judge announced the verdict. The trial featured 18 witnesses for the plaintiff and eight for the defense with Rene S. Harp for Hummer and Willax M. Storm for Long.
Lewistown on Wednesday saw Mrs. Mehr Ramsbure preside over the Women’s Club with 22 members and one visitor present. The program featured a book review segment, readings, a poem, a Washington game prize, and a penny march, with the next meeting set at Mrs. Alva Rice’s home on March 7. Peru noted for its tiny Jewish population of about 300.
Announcement noted a September 1994 primary date clash with the Jewish New Year, prompting potential changes. Officials cited agreements among state and local authorities to hold the election on the second Monday in September or a later date, with voter groups and Orthodox communities discussed.
A district bulletin lists road conditions and traffic notes for highways and towns including Jefferson pike Brunswick Frederick Dickerson Emmitsburg Tanertoma Yhurmont Sermar Ridge road Mt Aby Wessnisves Damascus Larwasvo Walkerstille Woonsnora Besmar Monrovia New Market and Monrovia areas. One way traffic and some road blocks are noted with limited disruption expected for motorists.
A February grand jury indictment list prompts arraignments for about half the 32 prisoners at district court. Notable cases include murder charges against George F. Schultz of Baltimore and the knifing of Dorsey Gilbert Novearder, with others facing felonies such as bigamy and theft. A Farm Bureau Women’s Market dinner event at Wayside Inn is planned in Frederick County with attendees from local communities.
A string of disasters in the East includes a train wreck and a troubling plane incident dubbed Mercury near zero mark. Officials report casualties and ongoing recovery efforts as communities brace for further shocks.
Ralph Capone, elder brother of Al Capone, left McNeil Island penitentiary in Longview Washington after serving two years and five months for income tax evasion. He plans to enter legitimate business in Chicago and his sentence originally dated June 16, 1920, carried five years, with time off for good behavior.
Market activity remained unusually quiet as several exchanges showed a modest uptick. Traders noted limited news and cautious sentiment, with prices edging up in small steps while overall turnover stayed light.
About 75 men from the Frederck Union Bridge company attended a meeting and party at the Fire Company hut on South Market street. The Holy Band from the Crvhan Consecration Corps camp near Fishing Creek played, and the gathering featured cares and dominoes with sandwiches and coffee. Miss Nora Wise presided. Beforehand the C band members were entertained at dinner at Hotel Frederick.
Aerial, rail, road, and weather catastrophes killed at least 85 people as a devastating four day span ended. Crashes near Salt Lake City and Pittsburgh, tornadoes in the Deep South, blizzards in the Northeast, and multiple vehicle wrecks left many injured and communities isolated. The Northeast faced near zero temperatures with heavy snowfall disrupting travel and power.
Fragmented text reports today weather figures with precipitation amounts and temperatures. It mentions yesterday and last year comparisons, sunrise and moon phase notes, and unclear station data.
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