Anniversaries and Birthdays in American History From Today
A compendium lists notable figures born or died on these dates and key historical moments. Included are David M. Key Richard Taylor Samuel Gompers Oscar G Johnston Jerome Kern Olin Downes and events such as the University of Georgia charter Edison’s lamp patent and the Huntington Library opening. Also noted are birthdays: Georgia Neese Clark Otto Weyland Learned Hand Charles Scripps Hearst Jr Ferrington and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Key
Tennessee
U. S
Korn Greene Co
Tenn
Richard Taylor
Louisiana
Louisville
New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
England
Oscar G. Johnston
Jackson
Miss
Greenville
Jass—Jerome Kern
Olin Downes
New York Times
Evanston
University of Georgia
James P. Knott
Kentucky
Bill
Duluth
Minn
Knott
Edison
Henry E. Huntington
San Marino
Calif
Smedley D. Butler
Mussolini
Congress
Roosevelt
Rome
Eisenhower
Formosa Strait
Georgia Neese Clark
Richland
Kans
United States
Otto P. Weyland
Tactical Air Command
Riverside
Learned Hand
U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Albany
N. Y
Charles E. Scripps
Cincinnati
Scripps- Howard Newspapers
San Diego
William Randolph Hearst Jr
Hearst News- Venee
Vene
Bridge Offer Sparks Conflicting Views Across Island
An orchestra conductor born in Poland comments on a bridge project claiming a harmonious disposition and focus but warns against lack of discretion. Warner supports no tolls if the state builds promptly, citing land value. Walker reveals a $948,000 fee and plans to take stock plus $76,000 in land sales, highlighting potential conflicts of interest in private bridge development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Warner
Walker
Public Park Site Offer Called Fraud
Baltimore January report shows Daniel Brewster denouncing a proposed state gift of 40 acres for a park linked to a bridge on Assateague Island as a fraud. He questions ownership claims, cites patent history and disputed titles, while officials argue over state permission and possible private toll bridge plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Daniel Brewster
Baltimore County
Assateague Island
Brevenme
Pahast
Public Service Commission
Brewster
Thomas Johnson
Assateague Island Bridge Corp
Deet Amusement Co
Walker
Leon Ackermian
Permis Bas
Ackerman
Commission
Regents Approve Maryland Dorm Building Bill
The University of Maryland Board of Regents approved a bill for the General Assembly to authorize dormitory and related projects on a self liquidating basis, contingent on the building committee’s blessing. Presidents and regents urged state financing for essential construction rather than additional self liquidating ventures, as presented by University President Wilson H. Elkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
University of Maryland Board of Regente
General Assembly
Regents
Itv
University
Wilson H. Elkins
University weighs dormitory funding and new athletic hires
State funds for more dormitories look unlikely as Dr. Eikibs warns of upcoming student turnaways for next year. He says a passing measure could guide future building financing. Regents approve Tommy Moat as head football coach and W. W. Cobey as athletic director. both start February 1 at $12,000 salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eikibs
Tommy Moat
W. W. Cobey
Court News Inquiry on Harold A Young Divorce
Harold A. Young sues Cora Alice Young with a bill of complaint for absolute divorce. Marriage licenses listed include William H Herbert aged 39 and Meda Williams aged 38, both of Marshall Virginia, plus additional names Charles Town West Virginia Wanda Lee Dodson, Warren F Iverson Braddock Heights and Margaret E Golibart Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold A. Young
Cora Alice Young
William H. Herbert
Meda Williams
Marshall
James Edward Gaynor
Charles Town
W. Va
Wanda Lee Dodson
Rawson
Warren F. Iverson
Braddock Heights
Margaret E. Golibart
Frederick
Bargains at Wellsmere Shop Valentine Sale Now On
The Wellsmere Shop on 7 North Court Street offers varied sale items with discounts from 25 to 40 percent across three tiered tables. Jewelry features Monet, Hattie Carnegie, Joseff and more with antique items, leather bags, and gift goods. Valentine cards are displayed ahead of a sale running January 28 to February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellemere
North Court Street
Monet
Hattie Carnegie
Joseff
Record Breaking Profits Reported
Bethlehem Steel Corp, the world’s second largest steelmaker, reports record profits and production for 1935, declares a $2.50 quarterly dividend payable March 1 to holders of record Feb. 6. Board chairman Eugene J. Grace said the company launches the largest two year program in history, adding three million tons of capacity at a cost over 300 million dollars. The Sparrow’s Point plant would reach 8,200,000 tons per year, aiming to surpass U S Steel’s Gary, Indiana plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bethlehem Steel Corp
Eugene J. Grate
Bethlehem
Erie Mining Co
Sparrow's Point
Grace
Gary, Ind
United States Steel
Baltimore
Asaph Fey
Mand
Also Mentioned on This Page
Know
America
John D. Ferrington
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
St. Paul
Joseph Rosenstock
William S. Hood
West Patrick St
AFEO
Boney
Allen
Ded St
Marilyn Monroe
Tom Ewell
Leameri
Cari Breddock Hylt Roller Rink
U. of M
Damascus
Dirk Bogarde
Muriel Pavlow IN
Mars Opticians
West Second ST
Pearre
Rory Calhoun
Shelley Winters
Gilbert Roland IN
Pancho Villa
Walt Disney
Walt Disney's ““Music Land
Lone Gun
Court News
Wellsmere
Elking Aming
South Market Street
the News
Frederick, Md
Sears
Dels
Maurice Cardin
Marvin Mandel
Fifth District
London
Prague
Rio de Janeiro
Dusceling Kubitschek
Carty’s
Villetti
Carty
Ethan Allen
East
Patrick ST
F. Patrick St
Pennsylvania House
Sam Miller
Air Force
Army & Navy
Werk Shera
Combac & Paretrooper
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