Scenic Highway Proposed Along C and O Canal Route
Washington July 20 AP Construction of a scenic highway along the Chesapeake and Ohio canal from Washington to Cumberland Md has been proposed to the National Parks and Planning Commission. The plan envisions a road through Great Falls and adjacent areas as part of a national park corridor.
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Washington
Cumberland
National Parks and Planning Commission
Natonal Park
Great Falls
Henry P_es
Woodmonnat and Gum Club
Maryland
Predemes Del Jano
Roosevelt
reco yisisco
the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Local Thundershowers Offer Brief Relief Predicted
In Frederick, temperatures near 96 degrees mark a hot spell with no immediate relief. Friday hit 97, tied with past July highs, as a cooling breeze only slightly eased the heat. Farmers await rainfall to protect corn as drought concerns ease slightly by scattered showers. dog days begin as Sirius rises, with superstition fading in modern times.
Bethlehem Observes Day With Luncheon Address
Dr Henry Stahr spoke at Bethlehem Day luncheon marking the city's incorporation anniversary. About 300 to 400 attendees included Rotary Kiwanis Lions Monarch and Quota club representatives. Stahr lived ten years in Bethlehem and served as pastor of Christ Reformed Church.
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Henry
Bethlehem
weicl
Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, Monarch
Quota clubs
Stahr
Christ Reformed church
Paris Police Reinforcements Quell Workers Riots
Police reinforcements were pressed into service in Paris to curb protests against Premier Laval. Thousands of war veterans and government and railroad workers crowded the Place de l Opera shouting hang Laval and singing the Internationale, defying authorities throughout the night.
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Paris
Rain Halts Tourney As Budge Gets Win
Wimbledon reports a heavy rain postponing the second Davis Cup match between the United States and Germany after Donald Budge led the Americans to a win. Germany won the opening singles 7-5 11-9 6-8 6-1 as Wilmer Alison and Baron Gotfried Von Cramm set to meet Mondey in the second pairing.
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Wimbledon
England
United States
Germany
Donald Budge
California
Baltimore and Co express kills auto driver in Philadelphia
An unnamed Baltimore and Company express line employee died after a Philadelphia incident involving a vehicle. Police were investigating the scene as reports described the driver being moved before authorities arrived. Victim identified as a 21 year old male, with few additional details available.
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O. Express
Philadelphia
Baltimore and Co express
Barmy Victor
Weather Summary and Temperature Extremes Report
The report shows 24 hour precipitation reaching 1.33 inches with a normal of 4.02 inches. Yearly figures list 1934 actual precipitation at 21.74 inches and 1935 deficiency at 1.290 inches. Yesterday high was 7 degrees, last night low 69, with last year’s highs and lows 7 and 71 respectively. Streams: Monocacy muddy, Potomac clear. sunset about 7:34 p.m., sunrise 4:59 a.m.
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Potomac
Plane crash in Switzerland kills 13 aboard Royal Dutch Airliner
A Royal Dutch airliner en route from Frankfurt to Malta crashed in a storm near Gracomo Switzerland, killing 13 people including ten passengers and crew. Two survivors died soon after rescue. the aircraft struck trees near the village as rescuers arrived. Airline and crash details remain under investigation.
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vielen
Frankforcom M ty Berko
vilage
Gracomo
32 Stockholders Cases Settled in Circuit Court
The Circuit Court dismissed 32 stockholder suits against Central Trust Company receivership, with payments cited as the basis for dismissal. Decrees marked paid and satisfied include Albert Holter and Annie Holter for 7290, while others list small balances. Several dismissals arose from payments in full among 95 stockholders named in the original suit filed April 10.
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Central Trust Company
John S. Newman
Albert
Holter
Annie C. C. Holter
Lewis E. Barnes
Carrie V
Carrie V.” Barnes, $145.47 balance; Alfred GC. Bessler
Gertrude A. Bessler
Benjamin P Bassler
Benjamin K. Bessier
Doris V. c. Bessler
E. Walter Beachley
Mary L. Beachley
George Bird
Edward L. Carr
Edna Mf. Carr
Ellen N
Clem
Clarence E. Creeger
Mary A
Franz C. Long
Ruth E. Long
F. Frank‘ ‘Grushon
N. Mae Grushon
Jacob T. Fisher
Irving A. Fi
Dog Days Inertia Hits Stock Market
New York reports a choppy session as many stocks held steady while a few gainers emerged. The market closed mixed with limited changes, while cotton and other commodities showed slight firmness amid fluctuating quotes.
Fisherman Drowns After Fall From Boat Rescue Fails
Unclear OCR text reports a fisherman fell from a boat during fishing at a pier or deck area. The incident occurred as crew members pulled nets and one man, Connolly or Benedict, slipped and fell overboard. Immediate effort by others could not save him.
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George
Posts Collateral After Indecent Exposure Arrest
J. A. Clinton posted collateral at 85 after an arrest overnight by Officer L Pagan at police headquarters for indecent exposure.
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J. A. Clinton
L Pagan
Heat Wave Proves Deadly Across East and Midwest
Severe heat grips the east with dozens dead, including Chicago and South Bend. New York City hits 89 as storms bring brief relief to Oklahoma and Texas. Colder readings in the Midwest, with high 90s reported and heat expected to continue through Sunday.
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Associated Press
Chicazo
South Bend
Ind
Columpus
Stomms
New England
Oklahoma
Texas
New York city
Sundar
Driver Fined After Mountain Collision Case
Mikolas Ramanatckas of Baltimore was fined 5 dollars on two charges for failing to keep right after a crash on South Mountain Friday around 5 45 pm. The case, heard by Justice Patrick Schnanffer in Police Court, was continued to 9 30 pm due to another incident nearby.
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Mikolas Ramanatckas
Baltimore
South Mountain
Paiick M. Schnanffer
Ramanauckas
Frederick
aew Ford
Helen Hussey
Upper Sandusky
Ohio
Hagerstown
Hussey
May
otlock
Hamanauczes
Moss Hussey
Oficer May
Funkstown
Druggist Slashed By Motor Bandits
Druggist in Baltimore was slashed by four motor bandits who demanded cash after threatening him when he refused to hand over money. The assailants escaped with about 98 dollars. Emory Carmack, Guy V. Brust, Charles T. Butcher, Howard Arbaugh and others named as committee members attended the event with Sheriff Hiltnner as guest.
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Balimore
M. Sms
dourist
Smsax
new Friday Stead
Picnic at High Knob by Gilbert’s employees
Ten employees from Gilbert's North Market Street held a pleasant picnic supper at Eagh Knob on Tuesday evening.
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HIGH KNOB
Gilbert
North Merket street
Eagh Knob
Rich Men Back New Deal With Campaign Funds
In Washington July 20 report notes wealthy Democrats and figures like Anthony J. Drexel Biddle Jr of Philadelphia joining the New Deal fold. Swope, Vincent Astor, Ambassador Jesse Straus, Averell Harriman are named as potential big contributors. The piece discusses donors close to Roosevelt’s leadership and touches on Puerto Rico land enforcement issues and Gov. Winship’s push for reforms and work-relief funding.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Anthony J. Drexel , Biddle, Jr
Philadelphia
Norway
Biddle
Gerard Swope
Vincent Astor
Jesse Straus
Paris
Averxi Ha
Swope
Resettlement Administration
SEC
Straus
cing
Puerto zco
Bilanion Winship
land
Pue Rico
suger
Good Provider Commune 10 Payroll Relatives Questioned
A newspaper group queried officials about how many relatives of a worker named Roper are on the payroll. The reply focused on counts and demanded an exact number, with chorus-like insistence on transparency.
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Roper
Island governance turmoil with resignations and criticism
Officials face ongoing strife as governors change hands amid criticism over island administration. Rumors and political tension surge as resignations ripple through leadership in Puerto Rico and related territories.
500 Attend Pet Show at Baker Park Highlights
About 500 people attended the Baker Park pet show under the Playground Commission. Forty pets entered including dogs rabbits chickens alligators and more. Prizes awarded to Thomas Dunn for a collie bird dog and to Charles B Brooks for an alligator. Plans announced for a doll show and circus for children from nearby areas.
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Baker Park
Friar t
the
Playground Commission
Thomas Dunn
Charles B. Brooks
Poomaze Edison
Winebrewer
dudger mere Mir
Liord C. Cuter
Ros
Geraldine Kreh
Virginia Reval
vty Markey
Eliza Rose
Srmuth
John Hansen
Cha
Ralph Heller
h dren
all pleters
WES
pia Helma Hann Boxers
Haile Selassie Opposition Tax Bill Probe Battle In Asia
Haile Selassie opponents demand a probe into the tax bill with opposition leaders vowing to fight the measure. Stockholders are asked to pay for the effort against the bill as regional tensions rise and government actions face scrutiny.
Italian Deserters Fleeing to Austria
A report from Innsbruck Austria on July 26 notes fugitives escaping an Italian military campaign in Ethiopia plan to cross into Austria. An AP dispatch cites a man saying he and friends desert to avoid fighting in the Ethiopian heat. In Washington lobby investigations probe the $50,000 fund and the Associated Gas and Electric Company spending amid opposition to the New Deal. The panel hopes to question executives from the company as its inquiry resumes next week.
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Washington
Senate
adthon
Binck
Alabama
Associated Gas and Electric Company
Congress
Black
J. J. Mange
H. C. Hopson
Associated Gas
mmay
Innsbruck
Austria
Ethiopia
Associated Press
hisriends
New Heir To Astor Fortune Weighs 74
New York July 20 AP The Astor fortune once estimated at 100 million dollars has a potential heir in John Jacob Astor 3rd and his 19 year old bride Ellen Tuck French Their baby boy born yesterday weighed seven and a half pounds and may be named William if the father keeps a prior plan The late Titanic survivor John Jacob Astor left most of the estate to Vincent Astor his elder son Vincent is childless so the fortune could revert to the newborn heir
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Sirus
New York
Astor
John Jacob Astor
Ellen Tuck French
William
Vincent Astor
Weekend guests of Hoover spark 1936 speculation
In Palo Alto California on July 20 AP reports a list of prominent Republicans visiting former President Hoover for a weekend gathering. Names include Maryland Governor Harry W Nice and Chicago publisher Colonel Frank Knox, both speculated as possible 1936 candidates. Also invited were War Secretary and Solicitor General James M Beck.
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Palo Atte
Cal
Hany W Nice
Maryland
Hoover
Hosver
Col
Frank Enox
Chicago
Nice
Tao oveim
Republian part co
James M. Beck
Boston mascot struck by car injures youth at scene
A three year old girl was struck by an automobile Friday afternoon in Freder ik City Hospital area and taken there with injuries described as minor. The incident occurred about 2218 o'clock and no further report was filed with the police.
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KEne
Frederik City Hospital
police neadquarriers
County Young People To Attend Church Camp Near Hancock
Frederick county youths and adults plan to leave Monday for Camp Hancock near Hancock sponsored by the Potomac Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed church. The camp runs July 22 to August 3 12 miles southwest of Hancock in the Sideling Mountains by the Potomac River. It aims to develop character through discussions hikes athletics dramatics and vesper services with two groups seniors and young people. Leaders include Rev John S Adam Middletown Rev Nelson C Brown Walkersville Rev J Edmund Lippy York Pa Rev and Mrs M S Reusnyder Westminster Rev and Mrs Hanert S Shue Adamstown Rev and Mrs David Saker Baltimore Mrs Addison Groff Boonsboro and Rev John Frantz Wood Ville Va. Attendees from Frederick county include Ruth Keller Mildred Wolfe Paul Shafer John Tate John S Adam Jr Rev J S Adam and Miss Minem Kefau.
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Frederick county
Hancock
Potomac Synod
Evangelical
Sideling Mountains
Potomac river
John S. Adam
Middletown
Nelson C
Brown
Walkersville
J. Edmund Lippy
York
M.S. Reusnyder
Westminster
J.S Adam
Minem Kefau
Adams
Masses
Virginia J. MDram brewer
Mary Elizabeth Stauffer
George Louis Bar
Mr. Brown
Walkers
Richard Dare
George Willam Smuin
Woodstoro
Unidentified Body Found in Casket In Cemetery
Unclear fragment reports an unidentified body found in a casket amid a cemetery scene. Mention of a sealed coffin, incomplete names and possible reference to a burial plot and an official finding.
Weather Outlook Signals Fair Week With Warm End
Local forecast shows generally fair conditions through Saturday with normal temperatures on Monday and Tuesday. A milder and warmer trend is expected to finish the week, promising a warm end to the period.
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