12 Jan 1932
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1932
Page
1
A Braddock Heights store was burglarized early this morning with cash and groceries stolen. Thieves forced a side window, ransacked the shop of Harry B. Cobientz, taking tobacco, coffee, canned goods, sugar, a ham, milk, cream, a radio, and about ten dollars in coins. Millard Angleberger spotted the open window and alerted Cobientz, who then notified the sheriff.
Dr. C Kefauver city health officer with the Mayor and Aldermen and police, launches a crusade against spitting on streets and sidewalks. He says the nuisance harms sanitation, can spread disease, and will be met with enforcement after a brief grace period. The effort cites state and city statutes with fines up to several dollars.
Police say a 33 year old woman will face charges in connection with the deaths of six people in her household. Detective Lieutenant Lois Colstone noted investigators found multiple unexplained deaths tied to the residence. Neighbors recall the woman burying two children in a garden and losing two husbands and two boarders in the home under suspicious circumstances.
Weather summary notes 1933 January precipitation at Gat e showing 2.20 inches vs normal 3.20 inches. Forecast indicates likely further precipitation around 7 30 a m tomorrow with times and measurements incomplete.
Testimony in Washington by a New York based Landtime house member alleges a $415000 rake-off involving former Peruvian president Juan Leguca. The committee hearing referenced a $100000000 roar in Peru and Sloan 1. The testimony names a pattern of bribery linked to high level officials.
Scouts plan their 22nd annual event with crowds expected to exceed last year’s. February 12 and 13 at the Armory feature demonstrations from veteran and new troops across Frederick County, including public displays of first aid, signaling, map reading, cooking without utensils, and vocational exploration under the theme “trail to citizenship.”
The House advanced a reconstruction measure despite differences with the Senate. Agreement eludes leadership as a conference likely to occur. the plan faces scrutiny and potential changes before final passage.
The judge from Chicago, Tidge Etson, recently sentenced Capone, was advanced from district to circuit court today by President Hoover in recognition of his services in breaking gangster activities in Chicago.
Damaged text indicates a bomb blast disrupted an annual meeting at a large theater associated with a children's aid society. No further details or names are clear in the readable fragments.
A blast after a show kills a Black janitor and wounds others, officials report the tragedy occurred during a public event. Investigators say expenditures and security are under review as motive remains unclear.
Naples clerks faced a bomb scare as a package labeled medals exploded in the mailroom. a 24 year old janitor Frank Alexander was injured in the Midland theater lobby blast. The incident followed a coin note to King Victor Emmanuel and two other packages for the king and Mussolini. The Frederick County Children’s Aid Society held its annual meeting, electing officers and reporting 1931 receipts totaling $11,613.81 and disbursements of $11,512.97. executive secretary Mrs. Michael E. Pue presented the year’s work for the county’s child welfare program including adoptions, placements, and care of 128 children in December.
Former Judge Glenn Worthington spoke to the Zonta Club detailing the Battle of Monocacy and its Civil War impact. He traced Union and Confederate moves under Grant and Lee, noted Washington defenses, and discussed the rethink on marching to Richmond.
Washington Jants AP reports Joan W Slacer charged before Senate finance committee that Fred A Bradey, collector, aided liquor delivery to dealers amid protests against his confirmation. Slacer, ex New York assemblyman, alleged Brady tipped smugglers at Puritan club. Brady denied charges and demanded hearing.
Local banks Frederick County National Bank Citizens National Bank Farmers and Mechanics National Bank and Commercial Bank of Maryland held annual stockholders meetings this morning and many county banks followed this afternoon. Directors for organization and officers were elected with meetings set for this afternoon and Wednesday.
Mortimer Fitch of Walkereux Frederick County celebrates his 98th birthday amid good health. He received visits from friends and spent the day with his niece. He has lived through the era of Josiah Zim and H McGregor, with a long family history noted in this small community.
AP dispatch describes a bank robbery where three men seized the assistant cashier Atlon Garnar and escaped with an estimated 50 000 dollars. Police pursue leads as the incident prompts security reviews.
Justice Holmes resigns from the bench citing deteriorating health. The announcement, dated March 8, notes the retirement from the court and outlines the impending vacancy and implications for the judiciary.
In London and Tokyo reports, Hoover plans to act as cabinet debates the Hawaiian crisis while Chinese irregulars attack across Manchuria and surround Japanese detachments. Telegraph and Rengo News Agency describe railways sabotaged and cities set ablaze as battles intensify along the Liaodong frontier.
Washington reports Oliver Wendell Holmes has resigned from the U S Supreme Court due to health. President Hoover accepted the resignation in a statement, noting the veteran justice will be 91. The move came as Holmes cited health reasons and a need to bow to merit.
The eighteenth annual auditors report shows county charity pension disbursements totaling $1630 for the past year. Payments, mostly small ten to twenty dollar sums, went to indigent residents across Buckeystown, Creagerstown, and other districts, with Frederick district receiving $388 and Thurmont $325. Special relief added $22 in Buckeystown, bringing total individual payments to $2139.08.
Washington January 12 AP Differences among congressional advocates of a large navy to meet treaty limits emerged at a House Naval Committee hearing. Representative Britten urged a modest one year program arguing the country is not in a psychological state to support a ten year expansion. Chairman Vinson pressed for adoption of the ten year plan with naval officials backing his stance.
Reports describe a two person scam in which a man and a woman target stores. The man changes a twenty for small purchases then the woman returns claiming a larger bill and identifies a phone number on the note to justify further change. Police note warnings extend to Peninsuay and nearby areas. A damages suit from a vehicle crash west of Boonsboro was heard, and a Frederic Garden Club meeting covered various horticultural topics with members reporting on cold frames hot beds and a schedule for the next gathering.
Washington reports the Senate focuses on the Radio Commission to survey radio facilities for commercial advertising. In New York trading, shares showed slow gains with rails leading modest gains and call money renewed at 4 percent. Markets reflected cautious sentiment as investors awaited clearer signals from the ad sector.
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