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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1932
Page
1
January warmth shatters monthly high records with readings near 79 and 63 in New York, while Frederick reports a 96 degree range for the day. Officials warn of cold risks in the area as advisories urge modest dress and caution against sudden changes, noting past extremes and ongoing mildness through winter.
Waeningoo Jamid AP reports the House plans to vote Friday on a 2.0 billion reconstruction finance bill that the Senate has already approved. The item centers on federal funding for postwar rebuilding initiatives and corporate support programs.
Daily precipitation figures show 24 Janny inches and 220 inches recorded for January 1931 with a 3.33 inch deficiency to the expected total for the year. High temperatures and moonrise details are incomplete but indicate typical seasonal variation.
A report on wage negotiations for 1,250,600 railroad workers in the United States. The discussion references proposed reductions and names David B. Robertson among the participants in the talks.
Willem Hightower, labor leader, is convicted on murder conspiracy charges by a jury in ex or court. Sentenced to life imprisonment. Co-defendant Jones, secretary of the Miners Union at Everts, also convicted. Case tied to deaths at Haz county coal fields during unionizing attempts.
Fragmentary evidence notes a deadly engagement where Chinese forces reportedly killed around 200 Japanese soldiers. Details are sparse, with unclear locations and sources. The report references military figures and unnamed leaders amid conflicting accounts.
New York January 14 AP More than 30 party supporters from 33 states gather for victory dinners to launch the campaign against the party deficit under National Chairman James M. Cox. Roosevelts and Smiths addresses will be broadcast on WOR WAAB stations with Davis, 1924 nominee and current campaign chairman, as key speaker.
The Carroll County Past Masters Assn held its twentieth annual meeting in Westminster with officers Lindsay Browning president W George Skinner first vice president Homer Twigg second vice president and past masters from Monocacy Lodge No 203 Tanetown Prudence Lodge No 14 Mount Airy Gaithersburg City Manchester Freedom Lodge No 12 Sykesville Virtue Lodge No 46 West Saint. After banquet at Westminster hotel the Past Masters degree was conferred on Henry L Getties Manchester Kenneth B van Nusbaum Westminster Truman Cash Westminster. Elected officers for the ensuing year include W George Skinner Home Lee Twigg Hamp Grouse secretary and Hamp Swartler treasurer.
Rockville Volunteer Fire Department names Prevomas as president on Wednesday night. J Lloyd Black is vice president. Valentine Wilson chief. Marbury Gates treasurer. Wi Wooden secretary. Company officers include S Lyedere captain and Warmond Lee lieutenant for Company 1. Ralph Henson captain and Nomar Pris lieutenant for Company 2. Rescue Squad: Anders captain and Thompson lieutenant. Annual meeting set for February 22. Leslie Thompson receives service award for most fires attended in 1931. Pleasant Grove Women’s Club hosts award event with Mrs Rotem Woodser recognized.
Babe Ruth received a one year contract offer from the New York Yankees for 1930 at 70 000 dollars a year, a 20 600 dollar cut from the prior two seasons, and returned it unsigned. Owner Col Ruppert said a one year deal was tendered and Ruth preferred a two year term.
Alexander Young Camp of Sons of Confederate Veterans and Fitzhugh Lee Chapter plan annual observances for Generals Lee and Jackson on January birthdays. Banquets will be held at Hotel Frederick and Fraternal Scott Key Hall, with noon meals and informal talks. Local organizers note about 1100 invitees, veteran members long involved include Judge Worthington and Dr. Williamson.
Jan 4 AP The House Naval Committee urged the Attorney General to see that four American defendants in the Honolulu murder case have a fair trial. They criticised Governor Judd and asked why he granted executive clemency to a native athlete described as admitting he assaulted a woman. Governor Judd said he would report to Secretary Wilbur.
Maryland reports farm buildings valued at 137700.9K in 1930, up 24 million from 1925. C E Wise Jr and county agents describe plans for substantial, affordable farm structures including dwellings, barns, milking houses, storage tanks, pens, cattle facilities, feeders, feed racks, dipping vats, alfalfa racks, poultry plants, smoke houses, and septic tanks.
The body of Mrs Low Bowering, 22, was found hanging from a bath room fixture at Fort Leavenworth after her husband, an army officer, returned from classes at the general staff school. Official belief points to suicide. Mrs Bowering had come from Wor Fim2a and was connected to Delaware Gtr Del.
Richmond Virginia January 14 AP report notes Jary Fired Bed and James George of Virginia along with the Democratic National Committee backing Byrd for president amid party discussions in the state capital.
Hood College freshmen are invited to a Saturday night party hosted by the class of 19? The event features a snow theme with streamers and decorations. Miss Katherine Shaffer of Tamaqua, Pa is general chairwoman of the entertainment.
Washington officials linked Secretary Mellon to a 1931 oil concession granted to South American Petroleum Co. after a large loan to Colombia. Senate Finance requests state documents, Patman presses impeachment, and witnesses discuss bank influence and deals between Gulf Oil interests and Colombian terms.
An automobile overturned beside Liberty road west of the bridge injuring none of the occupants including a man and his wife. The driver swerved to avoid a lighted car, plunged down a bank, and was aided by passersby as recovery began.
Fragmentary text indicates probes into a murder involving John A SfcIntosh and high police officials. Mentions New York, Lieutenant Thomas Massit of the U.S. Navy, and an attack affecting multiple figures. details are unclear and partially garbled.
The Tyler Schmidt suit seeks 10000 damages in a circuit court session dated December 2. Testimony repeats as cab driver records trips from 1928 around county hotels while others press Tyler’s alleged concessions and connivance. Defense seeks to prove Tyler aided by Schmidt in financial troubles, with twelve defense witnesses signed for and a World Series trip cited.
Officers probing the Harry Cobien theft in Bratdeck Heights reported no definite clues. A preliminary estimate valued loss at about 206 dollars for the missing 3mex radio and other merchandise. authorities noted the figure is roughly correct amid ongoing check-ups.
Post office reports limited stock of George Washington bicentennial stamps including half cent and one and a half cent denominations. Postmaster Irons says colors are consistent with new issues though engraving differs. Collectors seek the stamp featuring portraits of Washington and the Mount Vernon site with the purple stamp bearing likenesses of Porast Sit and Stuart.
In Middleburg Virginia authorities continued a wide search for the killer of Mrs Agnes Boeing Isley and her maid Mina Buckner. A suspect, Crawford, ex convict, was detained as investigators traced leads to Philadelphia and Washington involving a home robbery. An autopsy found no evidence of criminal assault.
Helen Joy Morgan, 27, was found guilty of second degree murder in a Michigan courtroom. The jury rejected the defense claim of self defense and sentenced her to 20 to 25 years in prison for the April shooting near a cemetery. The case involved a lone firearm and contention over motive, with Morgan claiming self defense contrary to the prosecution.
Frederick items show radio sets constrained by supply. The 1503 units are out of ropes with about 38 suites reportedly available.
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