Fatal Farmyard Fight Ends in Death Near Charlesville
On Harper Farm near Charlesville a 36 year old Thurmont man John B. Sweeney was killed after a quarrel with Donald V. Harne a Harper farm hand. An autopsy showed a base skull fracture caused by a fork handle blow. Harne confessed claiming self defense and was jailed on manslaughter charges.
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John B. Sweeney
Thurmont
Sweeney
Donald V. Harne
Harne
Ernest Harper
Charlesville
Sherif Rey M. Hiltner
Charles W. Smith
Sherman P. Bowers
Putman
Edward P. Thomas
F. Gervandanner
Bowers
Jack Harne
Potomac Edison
Pennsylvania
Harper Farm
Catoctin Furnace
Donald V. Horne
Earle seeks five point program in Harrisburg
Governor George H. Earle pushes a five point plan through the Pennsylvania legislature to block a grand jury inquiry into Barte and 13 political associates. Details include suspending the August grand jury, creating a House committee to subpoena, granting attorney general supersedence, immunizing civic officials from private inquiries, and defining legislative power to supersede county grand juries in civil office investigations.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
New Deal
George H. Earle
Barte
General Assembly
Tar
Carl B. Shelley
House
Shelley
Charles J. Margiotti
Grsi
Iid
Earle
Guy K.rd
Sheller
Star Chamber
Sweeney Heir of Thurmont Given Sentence for Assault
John Blackford Sweeney son of Mrs Emma Wilhide Sweeney near Thurmont and William Me Sweeney, imposed upon by Justice William J Stoner for assault and battery. He is survived by his widow Mildredthal Sweeney a sister Mrs William Carty and five brothers. Body taken to funeral home 214 North Market Street. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. M R Etchison Box funeral directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Stoner
Thurmont
John Blackford Sweeney
Emma Wilhide Sweeney
William Me. Sweeney
Mildredthal
Sweener
William Carty
Howard
Staley
Raymond
Frederick
Harry
William Sweeney
North Market Street
M R Etchison
Fas Box
Profit Selling Triggers Market Drop and Partial Rebound
Profit selling pulled market leaders down with notable declines across steels motors and rails while American Telephone held firm with a near three point gain. Strength from better business trends limited losses and a few issues like Douglas and Boeing showed strength, as many investors booked profits amid expectations of a possible slight correction.
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New York
Douglas
Boeing
Telephone
Western Union
Man Poised On 17th Story Ledge Of Hotel
A man about 40 stood on a 17th story ledge of a hotel on upper Fifth Avenue drawing thousands of pedestrians. Firemen police and hotel staff urged him to go inside as another man from an 18th floor window shouted at him to leave them alone. He replied I want to be left alone I’ll figure this thing out for myself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Upper Fifth Avenue
Won't Sacrifice Honor For Peace Premier Says
Prime Minister Chamberlain told the House of Commons that Britain will not sacrifice honor or vital interests for peace. He defended the government’s foreign policy in the final debate before a three month parliamentary recess amid cheers from MPs.
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London
Chamberlain
House of Commons
McFarlane Launches Bid to Reclaim House Seat
Dallas July 26 AP Representative W. D. McFarlane, a New Deal favorite, began his campaign for re election in a primary race he said would be fair. He noted Congress adjournment delayed him and the death of his wife kept him from considering the contest until now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
W. D. McFarlane
New Deal
Lincoln
Maury Maverick
House
20Th
Texas
Paul J Kilday
San Antonio
Maverick
Major Dalrymple Dies After Auto Hit Him
Washington July 26 AP Major Arthur V. Dalrymple the last nations prohibition director died from injuries after being struck by an automobile Saturday He was 62 years old and died last night in hospital
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Washington
Arthur V. Dalrymple
Last Nations Prohibition
Four Guardsmen Injured at Camp Ritchie Target Practice
Four members of the First Infantry Maryland National Guard were recovering from slight wounds after a splintered bullet fragment struck Pvt Roy Williams of Cumberland Pvt Edward B Walker of Cumberland Pvt Clarence Lewis of Elkton and Pvt George Earl of Elkton as they marked targets during practice at Camp Ritchie on July 26.
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Camp Ritchie
First Infantry
Maryland National Guard
Roy Williams
Cumberland
Edward B. Walker
Clarence Lewis
Elkton
George Earl
Mutiny Seaman Raymond Sentenced for Self-Harm Attempt
William Raymond, one of 14 seamen convicted of mutiny on the Algie, received a three month jail term after admitting he tried to shoot himself with a policeman's pistol. He said he wished to die due to inability to secure a berth after his mutiny sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
William Raymond
Raymond
Zonta Club Meets at Hotel Frederick
The Zonta Club held its regular meeting Monday evening with president Nora M. Wise presiding. A report on the inter-city dinner and meeting arranged by the Washington club at Brooks Farm Tea House in Chevy Chase was presented by Mrs. Michael Pue, local inter-city chairman. A forthcoming program is planned for next Monday at Hotel Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zonta Club
Hotel Frederick
Nora M. Wise
Washington Club
Brooks Farm
Chevy Chase
Michael Pue
Spanish government drives into Valencia area and Yangtze port falls
The Associated Press reports a Spanish government army of 70 000 gains a foothold on the Ebro western bank as insurgents redistribute forces to Valencia. Meanwhile Japan claims Chinese troops withdraw in the Yangtze valley and seizes an important river port near Hankow. In Palestine Arab Jewish clashes intensify with a Jewish boy killed and a father wounded. In London Neville Chamberlain names Lord Runciman as adviser amid the Sudeten dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Yangtze River
Spain
Ebro
Catalonia
Valencia
Hankow
Yangtze Valley
Palestine
London
Nevie Chamberlain
Czechoslovakia
Lord Runciman
City Playground Staff Fixes Park Program
City playground staff plan a Thursday Joseph Lee Day observance in Baker Park at 7 30 p m. Staff leaders include Katherine Young Geraldine Kreh Ada Hildebrand Beatrice Summers Anna Margaret Gaither Virginia Smith Peg gy Myers and James Zimmerman Mary Jones John Hansen Richard Radcliff Clinton Rhoades Helma Hann Bowers as general chairman. Committee helpers include Albert W Condon Harry Schroeder Charlies W Lough Mary C Otf J Walker Carty G Horton Peace Robert L Smith. The pageant features play stories song folk songs games tumbling art and property sections.
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Katherine Young
Geraldine Kreh
Ada Hildebrand
Beatrice Summers
Anna Margaret Gaither
Virginia Smith
Peggy Myers
James Zimmerman
Mary Jones
John Hansen
Richard Radcliff
Clinton Rhoades
Commissioners Inspect County Roads Tour Led by Derr
The County Commissioners and clerk former member Archley R. Molesworth began a road inspection tour arranged by president A. H. Derr. The visit, details of which were not disclosed, targets sections requesting road improvements as the board allocates a $30,000 emergency repair levy to accelerate projects after a year of limited funds and little state road commission progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archley R. Molesworth
A. H. Derr
State Roads Commission
Roads Commission
Coal Case Tonight Charges Filed Against Rice and Reeder
A violation of the city coal weighing ordinance will be charged against Clarence E. Rice the city operator of a coal delivery truck and Jonny L. Reeder the truck owner in Police Court tonight Summonses were issued Monday night by Officer Frank Dorsey who entered the charge Two vagrancy cases scheduled for hearing tonight were brought by Officer Dorsey against Andrew Colman colored and Mitchell Katz Both went to jail for lack of 25 collateral at
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Clarence E. Rice
Jonny L. Reeder
Frank Dorsey
Dorsey
Andrew Colman
Mitchell Katz
First in series of six band concerts in Baker Park
The city and Chamber of Commerce sponsor the first of six band concerts inviting Frederick residents to attend. The Yellow Springs Band directed by Charles C. Stull will perform with Harold Twentey as featured soloist. Concerts run Wednesday at 7:30 pm, rain date Friday.
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Chamber of Commerce
Roger B Wolfe
Frederick
Baker Park
Harold Twentey
Hountingdon
Peter Buys
Puszta Maiden
Roberts Gavotte
The
Glow Worm
Linke
Cheerio
Golémann
Pomposo
Fillmore
the New Dawn
Edw. Russell
Yea
M. L. Lake
Luders
Lassus
Medley
Lampe
Farley Feels Tensions Over White House Influence In Alaska Trip
Washington dispatch notes friction between Postmaster General James A. Farley and President Roosevelt amid primary season campaigning. Farley’s loyalty to the President coexists with disappointment at White House influence from Hopkins Ickes Corcoran and others. The piece also lists Civil Aeronautics Authority salaries and members led by Edward J Noble and Clinton M. Hester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Dutcher
Washington
James A. Farley
Alaska
Roosevelt
Farley
Harry Hopkins
Harold Ickes
Tom Corcoran
White House
Elmer F. Andrews
New York State
New Civil Aeronautics Authority
Congress
Edward J. Noble
Oswald Ryan
Federal Power Commission
Indiana
New Deal
Harllee Branch
Grant Mason
Pan- American Airways
Jimmy Roosevelt
Jane Kendall
Calvin Coolidge
Robert Hinckley
WPA
Elbert D. Thomas
Utah
Clinton M. Hester
The
Treasury
NEA Service, Inc
Army seeks restraint on party reporting in press
Army officers in Washington have orders not to publicize lavish parties in local papers. They are told to keep accounts down to bare facts to avoid giving civilians and Congress the impression that officers have ample funds to spend despite pay disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Congress
Farley’s wary stance in Roosevelt era primary battles
The piece notes James Farley’s mixed signals in Roosevelt era primaries. He supports some Roosevelt aims while resisting aggressive New Deal confrontations, balancing loyalties, party cohesion, and strategic timing ahead of August. The article hints at potential shifts after his return, amid debates over parity and reform.
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Roosevelt
William E Dodd, Jr
Virginia
Iowa
Farley
New York
Simon
Farlags
Hood Faculty Member Injured In Accident
Miss Grate E. Lippy assistant professor of Zoology at Hood College was injured in a Baltimore automobile crash during a heavy rainstorm at Belvedere and Roland avenues. Reported rib injuries followed by discharge from Union Memorial Hospital. She spent the past weekend with her parents on Pennsylvania avenue Westminster and has been teaching at Johns Hopkins University this summer.
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Grate E. Lippy
Hood College
Baltimore
Union Memorial Hospital
Miss Lippy
Belvedere
Roland Avenue
Charles E. Lipps
Pennsylvania Avenue
Westminster
Johns Hopkins University
Weather Record for July Precipitation and Temps
Weather data for the 24 hours ending 7 am shows no precipitation. July to date totals 5.28 inches, with normal July 4.02 inches and July 1937 actual 3.46 inches. Deficiency to July 1, 1938 is 0.358 inches. Yesterday high 37, low last night 67, versus last year high 89 and low 59. Sunset 7:29 pm, sunrise 5:05 am tomorrow. Moon rise 5:33 am, moon set 7:35 pm tomorrow. Streams Monocacy muddy, Potomac high and muddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Poison Plot Ties Chandler Campaign to Suspected Poisoning
Kentucky Governor A B Chandler, campaigning for the Democratic senatorial nomination, fell ill after drinking water doctored with poison. Major Joe Burman of the State Bureau of Identification said the investigation seeks those responsible and noted two others who drank from the same pitcher also became ill. Governor Chandler spoke from his Louisville bedside recounting the episode on air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Kentucky
Highway Patrol
A. B
Happy) Chandie
Joe Burman
State Bureau of Identification
Sai
Chandler
Alben Barkley
Senate
Berman
Louisville
Dr. Bryan
J. Dan Talbott
Jesse Wyatt
Memorial Windows For 313th Infantry Dead Dated Dedication
Memorial windows will be dedicated Sunday August 7 at the Post chapel Fort George G Meade honoring officers and men of the 313th Infantry United States Army who died in World War I The dedication at 1030 a m is sponsored by an association of the regiment s former officers Captain Davis now a mathematics professor at the Drexel Institute Philadelphia conveyed the message via letter to John L Shaw First Sergeant of the company Frederick city and county men served in Company I and recall fallen comrades
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313Th Infantry
United States Army
Fort George G. Meade
James E. Davis
Davis
Drexel Institute
Philadelphia
John L. Shaw
Frederick City
Two Attendants To Answer Charge Tonight
In Towson July 26 AP two Spring Grove state hospital attendants will face assault charges at a preliminary hearing over the death of Henry Baumgartner a 54 year old patient at the institution An inquest by magistrate John W Loeber Ca tonsville acting coroner found Baumgartner died from external blows to his stomach The two attendants Elmer A Loveridge 32 and Oliver G Corkran 21 who with Donald W Waters 24 a probationary attendant and state witness were held at the hospital tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald W. Walters
Nice Attends Dinner And Fete In Carroll Westminster
Governor Harry W Nice and Mrs Nice attended a Uniontown dinner and St Johns lawn fete in Carroll Westminster with State Senator Z David Baile. The governor commented that any opponent would know he has been in a fight as he arrived with Barker Cook and Rev William E Kelley introducing Baile.
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Westminster
Harry W. Nice
Nice
Uniontown
St John's Catholic Lawn
Barker Cooksom
Z. David
Baile
William E. Kelley
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Donald Horne
Noon
Harper
Harper Home
Earl Putman
American Telephone
Bkusiness Trend Bell
McFarlane
Major Dalrymple
Auto
New Mexico
Laura Piedalue
Piedalue
Irene
Winchester
Antoinette de la Forrest
University of Kentucky
Perpetual Ice Caves
Representaive Maury Maverick
Paul J. Kilday
Kilday
Jed Maverick
Tine
City Playground
News Syndicate, Inc
U. S. Army
Steward S. Giffin
Governor's Island
N.Y
James Smith
Giffin
New York Industral Commisson
Hood
Trol
Iil
Post Chapel
Carroll
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