Potomac Edison Proposes 10 Percent Rate Cut
Potomac Edison Company and Union Bridge Electric Manufacturing submit amended reduced rate schedules to the Public Service Commission claiming annual savings of about 325000 dollars. Residential, commercial, and small power Maryland customers would gain roughly 218500 dollars, with 106500 dollars applying to subsidiaries in other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Edison Company
Public Service Commission
R. Paul Smith
Union Bridge Electric Manufacturing Company
Potomac Edison
Frederick
Maryland
Union Bridge Electric Manufacturing Companies
Commission
Clothing factories oppose code change hearing in Washington
Local clothing makers Frederick Tailoring Co Inc and Muse Tailoring Co with about 400 workers fear proposed amendments would centralize work in larger shops. They warn wage changes hurt small cities like Waynesboro and Chambersburg Pa. Opponents plan a strong protest at the Friday hearing while the season remains peak for spring output. A separate sale of movable Mary land Inn beer equipment in Frederick yielded 39 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clothing Code Authority
Washington
Frederick Tailoring Co. Inc
Muse Tailoring Co
Waynesboro
Chambersburg
Public Service Commission Rejects Potomac Edison Rate Cut
The Maryland Public Service Commission rejects a second rate schedule from Potomac Edison to reduce charges by 325000 dollars annually. The commission faults the plan for not meeting the requested 10 percent revenue cut and will prepare a compliant schedule effective February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Baltimore
State Public Service Commission
Potomac Edison Company
Maryland
Harold E West
West
Warm Weather Authority to Sue to Follow Cold's Million Reign
The report notes warmer weather arriving after a bitter stretch with zero readings and heavy fogs. It cites forecasted milder conditions for February, recalling January 1935’s extreme cold and snow events, and suggests a shift toward a warm wave as the city anticipates Groundhog Day with cautious optimism.
Interest, Authority to Sue Over 1 Million Dollars Named
Frederick County Circuit Court granted William B. French trustee of Blue Ridge Securities Corporation authority to enter suit against Emory L. Cole Jentz and others for 1,087,480 in principal and interest as of April 15 1935. The action covers guarantees on notes totaling 900000 issued April 15 1990 with 6 percent interest. French also seeks 371,605 from Hambleton and Company for overdue coupon interest on Pittsburgh Hotels and Broad and Walnut debentures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory L. Cole
Jentz
Middletown
Central Trust Company of Maryland
Circuit Court
Frederick County
William B. French
Blue Ridge Securities Corporation
Hamimond Urner
Arthur D. Willard
French
Hambleton and Company
Baltimore
Hambledon Company
Coblente
Coblentz
Pittsburgh Hotels Corporation
Broad and Walnut Corporation
Myr
Broad and Walnut
Troops Called Out To Break Auto Theft Ring
Manchester Kentucky January 31 AP National Guardsmen and state police moved into the foothill town to disrupt an automobile theft ring led by a prominent official. Brigradier-General Ellerbe Carter commanded about 150 troops with machine guns grenades and gas arms. The force halted on the outskirts as residents gathered and entered town with the soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Henry Denhart
Ellerbe Carter
National Guard
London
AIRCRAFT AND STEEL ISSUES GET MARKET AID
New York stock market gains support from aircraft and steel shares as prices firm moderately. Rail shares rise from recent lows amid optimism. Commodities improve and bonds stay quiet with scattered recoveries in secondary issues. European currencies move against the dollar as call money returns to one percent and the pound opens at 1.4875.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Catton
Community association meeting and school program described
The Churen street school community association held a well attended meeting at the school on Tuesday evening with Eugene W Pruitt, superintendent of education, presenting how standard tests reveal what children know and do not know. The event featured varied student performances including songs, recitations, poems, guitar and chorus numbers. Milk directors meet to discuss issues ahead of the Maryland Virginia Milk Producers Association annual meeting in Silver Springs Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churen Street School Community Association
Eugene W Pruitt
Pruitt
Usi
Susanna
Genevieve Brachey
Si Lg
Hilda
Reuben
Rachel
Maryland-Virginia Milk Producers Association
Silver Springs
Voluntary Witness Bound and Gagged in Bronx Parlor
New York AP reports Fannette Rivkin, owner of a Bronx beauty parlor and potential prosecution witness in the Hauptmann trial, was found gagged and bound in her burning shop. The superintendent rescued her as smoke alarmed the building, with her tied hands and feet and a leather gag in place.
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New York
Fannette Rivkin
Bronx
Hauptmann
Topnotch Air Plans for U S Seaborne Future
President Roosevelt presented new plans to Congress to elevate the United States to a leading position in world aeronautics. The aviation commission proposals include developing trans oceanic services and federal centralization of transportation oversight. Awaited are Eastman’s call to overhaul regulation under a revamped Interstate Commerce Commission amid a $4.38 billion relief bill and job-creation efforts. Secretary Tull urged the United States to lead global trade revival at a world conference proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Congress
Roosevelt
Aviation Commission
Joseph B. Eastman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate Appropriations Committee
Treasury
Senate Agricultural Committee
Tull
County Women Club Reports Improve Attendance in Federation
Miss Helen Pearson reports higher club reporting rates with ten clubs at 100 percent and federation average rising from 75 to 85 percent. March federation meeting committees named, quorum rule proposed, weather and snow hindered attendance, with fourteen clubs represented. Anderson resigns as Assistant Attorney General effective tomorrow.
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Helen Pearson
Adamstown
Ballenger
Braddock
Buckeystown
Emmitsburg
Harmony Grove
Sjamsville
Jefferson
Johnsville
Jug Bridge
Kemptown
Lewistown
Laberly
Merryland Tract
Middletown
Mt. Pleasant
Myersville
Mew Market
Pleasant Grove
Point of Rocks
Unionville
Urbana
Walkersville
Woodsboro
Earl Remsberg
Buckrystown
J. Frank Fife
Woodshoro
George Chick
D. Edgar Bible
Harry Boyle
Elmer E Thomas
AB. Fisher
GC G. Miller
Tramsville
E. McDevitt
Pleasant
Murray Etzler
New Market
Toéorge Arnold
Windsor Williams
Lynching Bills Move In Maryland Legislature
Annapolis January 31 AP three bills aim to curb lynching by tightening prisoner custody and speedier trials. Sheriffs would transfer suspected capital offenders to distant safekeeping, face damages for negligence, and governors could remove negligent sheriffs. Courts would receive trial transcripts within four days for quick indictments.
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Annapolis
Maryland
House of Delegatern
Theodore B. Berman
Berman
Prosecutors Meet to Discuss Maryland Legal Reforms
State's Attorneys of Baltimore and surrounding counties met at the Emerson Hotel Baltimore to discuss legislation affecting civil and criminal procedures. Frederick County was represented by State's Attorney Sherman P. Bowers. Bernard J. Wells of Baltimore City was slated to chair the session with a banquet planned that evening.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Emerson Hotel
Frederick County
Sherman P. Bowers
General Assembly
Bernard J. Wells
Baltimore City
Weather Today and January Precipitation Figures
Weather data shows no precipitation in the last 24 hours. January precipitation to date stands at 391 inches, with a normal of 3.20 inches for January. Record shows 1924 January actual at 192 inches. Yesterday's high reached 25, down from 34 year ago. Last night low was 1, down from 7 a year ago. Sun sets at 5 29 p.m., rises at 7 19 a.m. Moon rises at 4 2 a.m., sets at 3 12 p.m.
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Taom
Richard Washburn Child Dies at 54 in Pneumonia
New York Jan 31 AP Richard Washburn Child attorney writer and former ambassador to Italy died at his home early today from pneumonia after a cold. He was 54 and the funeral will be held Saturday with interment at Newport Rhode Island.
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New York
Richard Washburn Child
Italy
Child
Newport
R. I
Bible class annual dinner at Evangelical Reformed Church
The Ladies Bible Class held its annual dinner at Barbara Fritchle Ten Room with about 85 attendees. President Mrs Richard Hargett welcomed guests and praised teachers, as brief addresses by Arthur Doll and Rev. Hermann followed music by Mrs. Elkin and Mrs. Brish. A two-tier birthday cake marked the organization’s age. officers were listed and numerous attendees named.
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Ladies Bible Class
The
Evangelical Reformed Church
Barbara Fritchle
Richard 8. Hargett
B.A. G. Hermann
Laura Winebrener
Seart L. G. Kieffer
Dietrich
Lampe
Notnagie
Province Doll
Arthur E. Doll
Rey
Omrs. Hermann
Ned Hermann
H. & G. Kieffer
Peggy Kieffer
Dorothy Puartington
Guy Hi. Droneburg
Albert F. Culler
Jacob Y. Schmidt
Wiliam F. Schmidt
Jesse B. Anders
Tromer Miller
Horace Cutsat
Charlotte I. Burger
H H Abbott
Roy W. Graham
Elkin
J. A Jones
Thaddeus M. Elser
Ada E. Forney
Harry d. Kefauver
Lesternhafer
Spencer Zimmerman
Survey Zimmerman
C. M. Smith
Louise C. Smith
Kate Perry
Jean Gosnell
Laura Schmidt
Clara S. Ramaaurg
Dorsey Culler
Roy Ramsburg
Wiliam Birch
Maud W. Diltinar
Guy Ramaaurg
Ida Roulzahn
Dubh H. Staley
H. A. Herwig
John Blinnenayer
Julia A. Montgomery
Marshall Stockman
Loberta Stockman
Mildred DeLashmutt
Tina Wachter
Samuel A .Thomas
William Thomas
Elmer Eshieman
Guy Mateny
Dewity Free
Clifford Baker
Amy R. Zeigler
Madamne Dyer
Emma Angleberger
Katie Dyer
A R Boyne
Harry Stoner
Viola Remsberg
Matthews
Charles A. Staley
Ella Culler
Bessie K Stauffer
Faithful Circle Bible
Ahe Reformed Church
Ralph Hartman
West Fourth Street
Elizabeth Herman
Hany Umberger
Dorothy Burkes
Roy Nikik
Reading
Harry C. Smith
Dorothy Burke
Harry Rhixlevick
Harry Umberger
Travers Thomas
Rockwell Terrace
Bruno’s Daughter Allegedly Offered Bribe Sayk
A state witness in the Joseph J. Bruno murder trial testified that Bruno’s daughter Antoinette Billig paid him $29 to lie about the Kelayres election eve shooting where five were killed. The witness, Patrick Boyle, said Mrs. Billig asked him to help her father.
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Pottsville
Joseph J. Bruno
Kelayres
Patrick Boyle
Antoinette Billig
Hauptmann Trial Hearers Hear Alibi Claims In Lindbergh Case
In Flemington New Jersey defense witnesses challenge the state's circumstantial murder case against Bruno Richard Hauptmann. Louis Kiss testifies he saw Hauptmann in a Bronx bakery restaurant shortly after 8 15 p m on March 1 1932 while carpenter Carlstrom and Hauptmann's wife also testified. Carlstrom asserts a constitutional right not to answer a question about his activities in Brooklyn after visiting the bakery. The court wrestles with credibility as detectives check alibi details and a smaller courtroom crowd sits through the proceedings.
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Flemington
N. J. Jan
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Hauptmann
Charles A. Lindbergh Jr
Louis Kiss
Christian Fredericksen
Bronx
Elvert Carlstrom
Carpenter
Kiss
Carlstrom
Wilentz
Brooklyn
N. J
Lindbergh
Baby Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr
Atorney
David T. Wilents
Bde Ward J. Reilly
Vilenta
AML
Dunnellen
Arthur Larsen
Larsen
Reilly
FrederakKsen
Lemend
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