Baby Burned in Linden Hills Cabin Fire
Doris Newcomer seven months old suffered severe burns when her crib caught fire in the Linden Hills cabin. Firefighters, led by the Independent Hose Company, contained the blaze but the two room structure was destroyed. The infant was treated at Frederick City Hospital and listed in satisfactory condition. The fire began in the baby’s room from a coal stove area and was not noticed until smoke filled the adjoining room. The Newcomer family had been living at Linden Hills for a few months and the property owner Dr J M Goodman reported insurance coverage. The State police substation alerted at about 9 20 this morning and A W Davis lessee operated service station nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Newcomer
Newcomer
Linden Hil
Frederick City Hospital
Russell Newcomer
A. W. Davis
Independent Hose Company
J. M Goodman
Hillside Coal Company
Linden Hills
Local Jobless Receiving Checks in Frederick Area
Unemployment claimants at the Frederick State Reemployment Office report transcripts from Baltimore and are beginning to receive checks if eligible. Checks mail to county homes, with attention to accurate home addresses. One hundred seventy-one applications were filed last week, bringing total through January 29 to 1880 with average benefits estimated at five to nine dollars weekly.
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Baltimore
Charles W. Staley
Frederick
Staley
Winchester Hall
Frederick County
Carroll County
Westminster
Carroll
State Armory
Ster
NLRB Hearing Right Upheld by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled the National Labor Relations Board may conduct hearings to decide if employers under the Wagner Act committed unfair labor practices. Justice Brandeis delivered the opinion in two cases involving Bethlehem Shipbuilding and Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock. He announced no dissent, stating federal district courts cannot enjoin the board from holding hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
National Labor Relations Board
Brandeis
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation
Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
Federal District Courts
Japan regrets slapping envoy in Beijing incident
The United States accepted Japan's expressions of regret for the slapping last Wednesday at Nanking of John Allison, third secretary in charge of the embassy there, by a Japanese sentry. A court-martial was planned for the commanding officer and 20 men of the unit involved. Japan's apology came oral in response to Ambassador Grew's representations in Tokyo.
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Washington
Japan
Nanking
John
Allison
State Department
Tokyo
Grew
Senate Advances Housing Bill Amid Filibuster Pause
The Senate paused its four week filibuster against the anti lynching measure to review the administration housing bill. While objecting to the wage provisions, senators generally supported housing goals. The original bill tied government insured construction to prevailing wages set by the Labor Department, a clause later stripped by a House Senate reconciliation committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Labor Department
House
Two Training School Boys Recaptured After Four Mile Chase
Two fugitives from Rosewood Training School Walter Ward aged 18 and James Conrad were recaptured by state police after a four mile chase on the Governor Nice highway. A patrolman J R Duckworth halted them with a shot that punctured a rear tire. They face charges of motor car larceny in the vehicle they were taken in. The escape occurred Saturday night and the boss escaped.
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Baltimore
Rosewood Training School
Governor Nice Highway
Walter Ward
James Conrad
Patol
J. R. Duckworth
Daughter born to Juliana as Holland's heir
Amsterdam reports Princess Juliana gave birth to a girl, ending a long wait for a possible female heir. The nation celebrated with orange and blue proclamations and a 51 gun salute. King George VI and Queen Elizabeth sent congratulations as crowds gathered at the royal residence.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
Juliana
The
Hague
Orange—Nassau
Wilhelmina
Svestdjik
Pole Breaks as Car Hits Edison Pole Near Lewistown
A Potomac Edison Company pole south of Lewistown snapped after being struck by a car owned by Paul Smith of Utica on the Emmitsburg pike near Mountaindale Road. The car was damaged but the driver reportedly unharmed. State police noted no other weekend accidents. Fred C. Kelly of Peninsula charged with speeding over 60 mph after posting $101 collateral at Police Headquarters. Hearing set for February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Edison Company
Lewistown
Paul Smith
Utica
Emmitsburg Pike
Mountaindale Road
Fred C. Kelly
Peninsula
J. J. Thompson
Washington
Bonds For Three Are Filed In Local Court
Three bonds for appearances at the February term of Circuit Court were filed today in the office of the Clerk of Court. The term begins February 21. Bonds include 700 dollars for Clarence R. Freed of this city for breaking and entering and larceny from the General Refining Company, 250 dollars for Othe Cooper of Brunswick for non support of his wife and children. Hiram Perrell of Gathersburg was released on a 51 dollar bond to answer a false pretense charge. Perrell faces a Montgomery county false pretense charge as well.
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Patrick M. Schnauster
Clarence R. Freed
General Refining Company Pliant
Othe Cooper
Brunswick
Walter E. Sinn
Hiram
Perrell
Gatthersburg
Hollander Auto
Montgomery County
Wall Street Gloom May Lift Amid Thin Trade
New York stock market showed indications of lifting as selected issues recovered fractions to about two points. Dealings remained listless from the start, and gains narrowed near the fourth hour with Sterling rising 43/4 to $5.01 4.
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New York
Wall Street
Sterling
Weather record for 24 hours ending 7 am today
Precipitation for 24 hours is .02 inch and January to date totals 1.64 inches. Yesterday’s high was 59 and the high a year ago was 41. The low last night was 83 and the low a year ago was 33. Sunset today is 4:28 pm. Sunrise tomorrow is 7:19 am. Moon rises tomorrow at 7:31 am and sets at 6:57 pm.
Resigns Post as Minister's Assistant at Local Church
Miss Dorothy E Mion Partington resigns as assistant to the pastor at Evangelist Reformed church. Mass Partington accepts a call to a similar role at First and Central Presbyterian church, Wilmington, Delaware. Effective February 26, she leaves March for new duties after five and a half years. Resignation accepted with regret at council meeting.
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Evangelist Reformed Church
Dorothy E Mion
Minters
Mass Partington
Presbs Terror Church
Wilmington
Miss Partington
de Herr
Kiefer Mer
Partington
Farle Seeks Davis Senate Seat in Pennsylvania
Gov. Geo H. Earle plans to run for the U S Senate seat now held by Republican James J. Davis. A source says the decision followed a review of the Democratic State Committee, while Davis has not yet stated his position. In the GOP, Gifford Pinchot and Judge Arthur H. James enter the gubernatorial race with campaigns under way in western Pennsylvania, James calling for a return to established ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Jam
Geo H. Earle
S. S. Senate
James J. Davis
Democratic State Committee
Davis
Gifford Pinchot
Supreme Court
Arthur H. James
Forester
Pennsylvania
James
Born After Mother's Death Baby May Die
Uniontown Pa Jan 31 A three day old baby born by Caesarian operation ten minutes after the mother's death developed convulsions in the night. Dr Raymond Limber said the infant, born to Mrs Louis Kovach 42, may not live through the day. The mother died from a throat ailment Saturday at Uniontown hospital.
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Uniontown
Raymond Limber
Louis Kovach
Greensboro
Youth Vocational Service Project to Test Pupils in Jobs
Frederick High School starts its second half-year as administrators propose a Youth Vocational Service project. A nine-member Chamber of Commerce panel will coordinate interviews, testing adaptability, and place students in lab workplaces. The plan aims to prevent misfits, provide practical training, and improve post‑high school employment prospects.
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Frederick High School
A. L. Leary
Leary
Frederick
Chamber of Commerce
I Leary
Baleimore
0 Point Program Outlined by C of C Year 18
The article outlines a zero point program by the Chamber of Commerce for the year 18. It notes bridge construction and a community chest as aims. Efforts will be increased to secure at least one new industrial plant.
Ten Point Program For 1938 Fredericksburg Chamber
The Fredericks Chamber outlines a ten point plan for 1938 including membership growth to 200, cooperation with Virgin for the Point of Rocks bridge, advertising Route 15 and the Susquehanna Trail, securing a Community Chest, a week promoting local manufactured products, attracting a new industrial plant, backing the high school and school board, sponsoring Halloween and Christmas decorations, forming a community band, and launching a trade expansion program to enlarge Fredericks trading area.
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Virgin
Rocka Bridge
Frederick
Frederick Chamber Opens Second Year Under Roger Wolfe
The Frederick Chamber of Commerce enters its second year led by Roger B Wolfe with a new ten point program for 1938. Aimed at boosting membership to 200 the drive starts tomorrow under chairmen J J Gara and William B Bennett and includes plans to organize a community chest promote Frederick tourist attractions and expand the trading area. A youth vocational guidance project with Frederick High School is announced along with new committees.
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Chamber of Commerce
Roger B. Wolfe
Frederick
Br. Wolfe
The
Frederick High School
William B. Bennett
J. J. Gara
G. Horton Peace
Herman Weener
Paul Carmack
J. Walker Carty
Benjamin Shuff
John W. Wolfe
Lincoln Engelbrecht
Ralph W. Boyer
John A. Shires
Robert L. Smith
Henry Skudowitz
Merchants’ Committee
Francis Scott Rey
Sam WA. H Crawford
Oscar On
D. J. Gera
Marshall. G. Horton Peace
C. E. Cline
Robert F. Shipley
Charles Seeger
Mary Leatherman
L. B. Nicodemus
Wolfe
Charles F. Seeger
Lloyd C. Culler
James H. Gambrill, Jr
Harry F. Shipley
Rubber Boat Saves Flyers in Seaplane Crash
Five navy airmen survived after their six man seaplane ditched off Goose Island 300 miles north of Vancouver. They escaped waves in an emergency rubber boat until a fishing smack then a freighter and a destroyer rescued them unharmed. The aircraft was a total loss per Victoria radio.
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Seattle
Sitka
Goose Island
Vancouver
B.C
U.S. S. Teal
Prince Rupert
B. C
Dominion
Vic‘toria
A. Horton
L. E. Mattraw
H. W. Robinson
G. W. West
D. P. Reignard
S. O
Community Chest Meetings Planned For Mountain Region
Charles Segale and Henry Skude announce meetings of the executive committee of the Chamber of Commerce to discuss forming a community chest. A last-February testing session will include representatives from interested groups. An out-of-town speaker will outline advantages, with a March gathering among secretaries of nearby chambers to plan mountain-area publicity.
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Chamber of Corposed
Fol
Gambull
Lloyd C Culler
Wolfe
Chambers of Commerce
Frederick
Hagerstown
Blue Ridge Summit
Waynesboro
Chambersboro
Gettysjour
Hanover
Emmitsburg
Tourmont
Cold Wave Targets Eastern U S with Severe Temperature Drops
A bitter cold wave moves into the eastern United States as Western Maryland sees heat contrasting with 26 below in North Dakota. New York enjoys 55 degrees while Devil's Lake North Dakota reports 26 below zero. Great Lakes brace for subfreezing temps as Atlantic coast storm warnings rise and Salisbury area endures high winds and a fire loss at the observing station.
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Associated Press
New York
Rocky Mountain
Devil's [ Lake
N D
Havre
Mont
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Sandy Hook
Eastport
Maine
Weather Bureau
Maryland
Cumberland
Salisbury
U. S
Insurgent Army Commences New Offensive in Spain
In southwest Spain the insurgent army launched a broad land offensive aided by tanks and air support. Government lines north of Cordoba near Badajoz province were pressured as bombing from the sea hit Barcelona killing hundreds and wounding thousands, including 158 war orphans.
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Hendaye
France
Spain
Barcelona
Cordoba
Badajoz
Outdoor Life Show Exhibit in Maryland Nears Setup
Plans for the Western Maryland exhibit at the North American Sports Garden and Life Show focus on a trout habitat. Clarence C. Carty, chairman, says a waterworks trout stream waterfall and pool are being built in Hagerstown with sponsorship from Frederick County Fish and Game Protective Association and the Frederick and Hagerstown Chambers of Commerce. Frederick sportsmen will supply shrubs and plant trees from Lewistown hatchery to accompany a Ca mountain range display. The armory in Baltimore will host February 11-19, with advance tickets reported as exhausted.
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Maryland
Fifth Regiment
Baltimore
Clarence C. Carty
Hagerstown
Frederick County Fish and Game Protective Association
Frederick and
Prisoners Serve Most Murder Sentences in 1937
Baltimore January 31 AP More prisoners were serving murder sentences in the state penitentiary than any other offense. Warden Patrick J Brady's annual reports show 1,077 prisoners as of September 30 1937. One hundred fifty six were for first degree murder and two hundred eight for second degree murder. Robbery sentences totaled 114.
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Baltimore
State Penitentiary
Patrick J. Brady
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NLRB
Justice Brandeis
Pretty Mary Grubbs
Hugh Wynn
Dathan
Alabama
Goldie S. Fagle
New Midway
Noxtman F. Fogle
Goldie S. Jacobs
Jacob Romback
Kathryn E. Thomas
Myersville
Austin W. Thomas
Kathryn Keadie
Patrick MM. Schnauffer
Juliana AS. Holland
Ianking
England
Shanghai
Tientsin-Pukow
Suchow
Mingkwang
Yond Mingkwang
Loyang
Dorthy E. Partington
Del
Farle
Point of Rocks
Dustrial
Symphony
Leopold Stokowski
Cumors
Stokowsaki
Greta Carbo
Stokowski
Prince Zatstein-Zales
Podolia
Russia
Los Angeles
Navy
Evangelical Reformed Church
Philip E. Saylor
Christ Reformed Church
Middletown
Charles W. Lough
Guy H. Droneburg
Richard C Dutrew
Herbert E. Gosnell
J. Welty Fahrney
C. C. Rayfield
Alfred G. Zimmerman
Charles Segale
Henry Skude
Northwest
North Dakota
Mary
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