Purvis resigns as Dillinger chase chief in Chicago
Melvin Purvis head of the Chicago office of the Justice Department Bureau of Investigation resigns after directing the Dillinger manhunt. He will stay in Chicago. D. M. Ladd named to succeed him as G-1 chief in Chicago.
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Chicago
Juiz
Melvin Purvis
Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation
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John Dillinger
Justice Department
Purvis
Washington
J. Edgar Hoover
desperado
Pretty Boy Floyd
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Dillinger
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lass real Sur
D. M. Ladd
Melvin H. Purvis
Department of Justce
Weather data for today and past periods
Precipitation figures for 24 hours and July normals shown with historical comparisons. Temperatures include yesterday high and low, last night, and a year ago. Forecast notes indicate tomorrow morning conditions and cloudiness across the Monocacy and Potomac areas.
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Potomac
Destruction Described In Flood Area Near Woodstock
Miss Constance Harding reports a severe storm last Sunday in the Catskill region causing floods and Hooded houses. She recounts people being carried from homes as a small river surged the road and survivors struggled in the current during a visit from Woodstock, N Y.
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todes
Constance Harding
East Secord _street
Woodstock
Catskul
N.Y
Harding
Philadelphia
Open Air Services by District Churches
The Intermediate and Senior Christian Endeavor Societies of the Forged church organize outdoor services with music by a Denver talent. Churches in Bu District will lead July 21 through August 25 at various locations including Methodist Episcopal Doubs and Manor A G M L.
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aIESSORT
uusm
B. Gross
Brunswick
denver
Staste
is ‘2S
Felis
Miss Cara
Methodist Episcopal church
Doubs
L. J. Moore
Araby M EL
Mr Reed
Manor A. G
M. P
Cc. E. Dryden
Hill M. E. South
Ralph
Forest Grove
S J Doulaney
Walmsley Refuses Resignation as New Orleans Mayor
Mayor T Semmes Walmsley rejects a resignation demand from fellow party leaders and vows to continue his battle against Senator Huey Long. The stance was announced in New Orleans on July 12. Local political factions push for leadership change as Walmsley stands firm.
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New Orleans
T. Semmes Walmsley
Huey F. Long
Ladies Night Held by EnVos Lions Club at Braddock Heights
The Braddock Heights Lions Club held a Ladies Night banquet at Ebert House. Officers installed included President Byron A. Winebrewer and 1st VP John W. Wolf. directors J W Donnan Charles E Hudson Harry F Shin?. secretaries Ferma er and Charles S Houe. committees announced by Winebrewer. A basket of flowers was awarded and attendance sign-ins noted as part of Lions International annual drive. Rev. Frederick Jones gave an humorous address to a large crowd.
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nig Ebert House
Braddock Heights
Byron A. Winebrewer
John W. Wolf
Jesse W. Hottama
Gubisch
J. W. Donnan
Charles E .Hudson
Harry F. Shin
Fermaer
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Charles S. Houe
Charles F. See
Hater
Richard F
F. Secter
BM. Davis
ang
Wolfe
ted ta
Sum sever
Lions International
Frederick Jones
Brantiv Baptist church
Baltimore
May Not Enact Hankow Roosevelt Tax Program Delayed
Reports from Washington indicate the White House and Congress are at odds over enacting the Roosevelt tax plan this session. Democratic leaders fear delays while proponent officials claim the bill will pass before adjournment. Massive floods on Hankow and Hopeh urge emergency action as 2,900 people are reported dead and 10,000 rendered homeless.
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Washington
Capitol
Congress
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
House
White House
Roosevelt
Senate
Boy 15 Recovers After Stairway Fall
Arthur Cole, 15, son of Mr and Mrs LE Cole of 215 West South Street, fell backward while moving between rooms early morning. He suffered a severe laceration to his front arm and was taken to Frederick City Hospital for treatment. He returns daily for care as healing progresses.
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Arthur Cole
LE Cole
West South street
Frederick City Hospital
Arthur
feil
Queen Elizabeth of Hohenzollern Divorced in Greece Case
The divorced Queen Elizabeth of Hohenzollern Hannover, ex-wife of King George of Greece, was reported to have deserted and face secret hearings at Bucharest. She plans to become a farmer on her newly purchased estate valued at £3.5 million.
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Baltimore
Marrlane
Frederics
Wiliam Laurel
ilimore
Ohio Road
Salisbury
Hagerstown
Cumberland uch
George
Greece
Bucharest
Elizabeth
Hohenzollern
Hahover
Utilities Spent Over $300000 Against Bill
Public utility executives spent more than 300000 to defeat the provision abolishing unnecessary holding companies. The funding came from Philadelphia business leader Philip H. Gadsden, head of a committee opposing the abolition clause. The fate of the proposal remains uncertain after narrow Senate approval and House defeats. A joint committee will work to resolve differences.
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Washington
Senate
Philp H. Gadsden
Philadelphia
pubce uti executies
Roosevelt
House
Woman Confesses Slaying Son-in-Law
Mrs who a Lieutenant Thomas Kelly said that she had taken Lang to an apent here 'snockout drops" were admi red before he was sila: dancer in a burlesque shox, duced Lang to take four inq gear in which she had been placed last Saturday 2. The woman is being sought as the aleged go-between in rangements Mrs Du ny made to have & His legress body was found 1. dar. son
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Thomas Kelly
Lang
sila
Duny
dar
Bill To Bar Gold Suits Approved By House Committee
The House Banking Committee today approved an administration bill to bar suits against the government stemming from gold bar transactions. The measure aims to limit liability of the government in financial disputes.
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House Banking Committee
Coal Act Violation Reported in Montgomery County
A Montgomery county case involves a coal act violation with unlawful imports and a notice that loads were returned. The record mentions Judge Harold C and the police, plus details on seller and buyer information, weights, dates, and watcher addresses.
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Legesiat
Frederick Gaithersburg
Harold
Freeenck
Montgomery county
uci
Untitled New Deal Era Fragment Signals Personal Turmoil
Fragmentary text recalls Washington debates and personal ties involving Miss Ware wife of Dr. Gardiner, with references to Moss, NRA, and Virgin Islands troubles. It mentions educators, families, and figures like Freud and Wiener in a murky, era-tinged political context.
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Thomas Freud Wiener
Bas rece iy
Esther
Frederck
Berings
Wiener
Freud
cy Ickes
Virgin Islands
M E Conference Ends Saturday With Education Program
The M E Conference events conclude Saturday with education sessions and commencements announced for the colleges in Carlisle Pennsylvania. Dr Pred Pierce Corson, president, addressed ministers and church leaders during the gathering. Local church members and clergy participated in round table discussions and formal proceedings led by Bishop Eda and others.
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Methodis
Episcopal church
Hood
prar mooh
Pred Pierce Corson
ge. Carlisle. Pa
ad- Minoters’ round table
Vorte
thy Methodist church
Wiliam Fraser
Humphreys Named As People's Court Judge
Humphreys is named as the new judge for the People’s Court. The appointment follows a prior candidate and fills the post after a government or local hearing.
Balloon Mishap Halts National Geographic Flight Prep
A National Geographic Society air balloon exploded its top during preflight preparations. Five men and guards evacuated as 175000 cubic feet of helium escaped, halting the flight. Captain Alfred W. Stevens pledged an investigation to determine the cause.
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S& D
National Geographic
Army Air
Sve
Alfred W. Stevens
National Geograph Society
Washington
Man is granted divorce after wife accused of abuse
Filmore C King, 43, an automobile mechanic from Montgomery County, charged his wife Emma J. King with beating him so severely he suffered nervous breakdowns. Uncontested decree issued by Circuit Court Judge Charles W. Woodward in Rockville after deposition details repeated assaults including fists and objects.
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Filmore C King
Montgomery county
Circus Court
Rockville
Charles W. Woodward
King
Emma J. King
Damascus
Bere
Carroll County to Seek Funds for School Budget Shortfall
July 12 discussion notes errors by Carroll Commissioners. County Board of Education meeting announced inadequacies in operations and old equipment. Commissioners will request funds to be met through appropriations, with surplus returned to the county. A. Raccum names delegates to Frederick County Firemen’s Convention: Chapline, Carmack, Radel, Kline, Fleischman.
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Carroll Commissioners
Egon
A. Raccum
ihendent Hose Company
Frederick Country
Thomas A. Chapline
Emery k. Carmack
A. A. Radel
G. J AUen Kline
Earl Fleischman
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