Frederick OKs Potomac Edison bus service replacing trolleys
The Public Service Commission of Maryland granted Potomac Edison Company permission to replace Frederick trolley service with motor buses. Three buses were ready to operate Saturday with a fourth planned soon, rails and poles to be removed, and the Mayor Aldermen approving the plan. Officials cited reduced traffic hazards and improved convenience as key benefits.
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Potomac Edison Company
Frederick
Public Service Commission of Maryland
Baltimore
R. E. Town
William Co. Humm
Town
EF. Austin James
O. E. Weller
Steuart Purcell
Edmund Budnitz
Wedding announced for Thelma Purdy and Albert Barrett
Mrs. Harry Nixdorf of Rockwell Terrace announces the marriage of her daughter Thelma Purdy to Mr. Albert Colman Barrett son of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas Barrett of Baltimore. The wedding occurred in San Juan Puerto Rico on July 22. Barrett works with the Puerto Rico Reconstruction Administration and has visited Frederick. Mrs Barrett traveled with Miss Sarah Rau from New York July 15 for trips to Puerto Rico and St Thomas. Barrett will return to the United States next month arriving in New York August 9 then to Frederick for a week before resuming Puerto Rico duties.
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Harry Nixdorf
Rockwell Terrace
Thelma Purdy
Albert Colman Barrett
Thomas Barrett
Baltimore
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Barrett
Puerto Rican Reconstruction Administration
Frederick
Sarah Rau
New York City
New York
St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
Girls’ High School
Democratic Party Faces 167800 Dollar Red on May 31
House clerk records show the Democratic Party was 167,800 dollars in the red as of May 31 despite selling 165,905 dollars worth of national convention books in the prior month. Walter P Chrysler and two brewing firms were noted as top customers for the souvenir book. Chrysler bought 12,500 dollars. the Times indicates about half the books had not been delivered.
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Washington
Walter P. Chrysler
Chrysler
New York Times
Wall Street Prices Drift Steadily Down
New York July 27 AP reports that little buying inspiration appeared and stock prices drifted lower while dealings remained quiet. A few specialty issues showed against the trend with small declines at the fourth hour and the pound sterling rose about half a cent to $4.084.
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New York
Budge Beats Bunny Austin to Retake Davis Cup
United States wins the Davis Cup for the first time since 1927 after Sorrel topples Bunny Austin 8-6 3-6 4-6 6-3 as Frankie Parker earlier clinches the cup with a 6-2 6-4 6-2 victory. Final score 4-1 in favor of the U S over Great Britain in Wimbledon England July 27 AP.
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Don Budge
Wimbledon
England
Sorrel
Don Ludge
Wilfred
Bunny) Austin
United States
Great Britain
Budge
Frankie Parker
Milwaukee
Charles Edgar Hare
Marines Fortify Peiping Gates as Evacuation Deadline Looms
United States Marines prepare sandbag fortifications at the Legation Quarter gates in Peiping after a Japanese evacuation ultimatum expired. About 1,500 Americans, including embassy staff, remain as tensions rise over potential bombardment. British, German, and French embassies urge dependents to seek refuge within the quarter.
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Peiping
United States
International Legation Quarter
Regation
China
Japan
Republican Women Called To Meeting
Washington July 27 An unusual conference of Republican women leaders on August 11 will offer the first general discussion of the party's 1938 election campaign. Chairman John Hamilton sent telegrams to all national committee women inviting them to discuss work of the women's division. The division has been inactive since last November and previously headed during the 1936 campaign by Mrs. Wilmer R. Hoyal of Avisona. Each state is represented in the group by a man and a woman.
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Washington
John Hamilton
Wilmer R. Hoyal
Avisona
Wage Hour Bill Vote Expected By Thursday
Administration leaders forecast a Senate vote on the wage and hour bill by Thursday. The Wagner Van Nuss bill was again submitted as a rider to the labor standards measure. Senator Coupeland introduced the anti lynching amendment to the McCarran train limit bill, but it was tabled.
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Washington
Senate
Coupeland
N.Y
McCarran
Licenses Revoked and Reinstated in Maryland Hearing
Five drivers had licenses revoked six suspended and five reinstated at a Maryland motor vehicle hearing before W. Dana Rudy. Drunken driving caused three revocations and several others faced probation or offenses including reckless driving and speeding. John H. Dorsey did not appear. Fink had prior drunken driving convictions. Two drivers retained licenses under probation. Makel and Roy Baker were reissued. One driver, Main, had a stay on action while appealing. A separate drunken driving case resulted in a fine and jail sentence for Whiten.
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W. Dana Rudy
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Court House
Herbert J. Berwager
Emmitsburg
Oscar D. Summers
Monrovia
John H. Dorsey
Bartholaws
Dorsey
Washington
Berwager
Summers
Edward L. Crum
Frederick
RF. D
John G. Fink
Middletown
Fink
Charles W. Warfield
Wilford
Weedon
Tuscarora
Warfield
Joseph Becard
Harry R. Brown
Boulevard
James Day Baker
Benjamin H. Fox
Park Avenue
John C. Main
Point of Rocks
Main
Makel
East Fifth Street
Roy Baker
Maple Avenue
Scott HW. Himes
Knoxville
Wiliam Brown, Jr
Tramsville
Paul Duckett
South Bentz Street
Ess
Charles Whiten Golored
Pat M. Schnausler
J. A. White
Whiten
Charles Johnson
Washington, D. C
Free
Samuel C. Harrell
William J. Stoner
Fhurmeant
Weather Data Report at 7 a.m. Today
Weather record shows 1.18 inches of precipitation. Yesterday’s high reached 88 degrees, last year’s high was 0. Low last night was 61 degrees, 63 last year. Sunset at 7.28 p.m. Streams: Potomac above Harpers Ferry clear, muddy below. Monocacy muddy.
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Potomac
Harpers Ferry
Hoover and Landon feud shadows Republican unity in Washington
In Washington Herbert Hoover pressed party leaders for an early convention to forge a conservative Republican policy and reclaim influence, clashing with ex Governor Alfred Landon who refused to attend. The feud traces to Hoover’s last convention remarks and ongoing doubts about coalition strategies with the New Deal.
Republic Steel Riot Triggers Injuries in Corrigan-McKinnes Plant
Riot between Republic Steel workers and striking pickets erupts at the Corrigan-McKinnes mill valley. More than 60 hospitalizations, one death reported, rifles and axes used. City deploys 400 police, two-shift operation planned, no National Guard. Buffalo rationing of food amid broader strain in supply lines.
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Cleveland
Republic Steel Corporation
Corrigan-McKinnes
Mill
Caorrigan-McWinney
James E. Ferrin
Robert J Chamberlain
Republic
3. Matowitz
Harald H. Burton
Martin L. O'Donnell
National Guard
Ponin
Oaffen
Tyve
City Boy Lost Berry Picking in Frederick County
Robert Evier visiting relatives near Monrovia became separated while berry picking. He wandered through woods and a wet field, then emerged soaked at Fred W. Springer’s farm west of Urbana. Sheriff retrieved him and he plans to stay near the berry pickers until he learns the area.
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Washington
Frederick County
Robert Evier
Charles Grimes
Monrovia
Patel
Robert
Whaleremis
Miles
Fred W. Springer
Urbana
Palter
DP Smith
Grimes
Fyler
Reinforcements Sent as Loyalists Bolster Madrid Front
Madrid July 27 AP Strong reinforcements rushed to the western front salient around Villanueva de la Canada to support General Jose Miaja. Government lines along a 30 mile front rocked by bombing and shelling as insurgent forces press Madrid’s gates. Milicianas resisted at Brunete and government troops fell back after the town’s loss, seeking to consolidate in wooded cover.
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Madrid
Jose Miaja
Villaneuva de la Canada
Forenc Miaja
Siete
Mnany
Hladrid
Minja
Brunete
Satnnes
Trers
Mrs Schneider Displays Unusual Nail Remarkable Growth in Memphis
In Memphis Tennessee Mrs Schneider disciplined herself for will power then let her nails grow to extreme length claiming the longest fingernails in the city. Three nails grew well over an inch, drawing public attention and curiosity.
Heat Interferes With Knights Templar Meet
At the fortieth tri annual conclave in Miami Florida heat affected sessions and the parade. Temperatures near 96 degrees with high humidity forced a relaxed dress code and shortened events. Aida opera and moonlight boat rides entertained about six to seven thousand Templars, with McCardell noting the distance reduced attendance and a special train bringing attendees from Baltimore and Washington.
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Knights Templar
Miami
Fla
LeRoy McCardell
Maryland
Sir Frederick
McCardell
Templars
Chicago Civic Opera Company
Tokyo claims annihilation of 800 Chinese forces
The Associated Press report from Japanese sources says 800 Chinese troops east of Peiping were annihilated after Japan demanded withdrawal from a tense zone west of the capital. Tokyo warned of “precise measures” if China fails to comply while Nanking massed troops in Hopeh and Chahar.
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Associated Press
Peiping
Jarese
Japan
Nanking
Sung Chei- Yuan
Shanghai
Hopehi Chahar
Kanoye
Tokyo
China
Legation
United States
Langfang
Tientsin
Borah Bill Regulates Receivership and Bankruptcy Fees
Senate Judiciary panel, amid debate on a new court bill, unanimously approves Senator Borah Idaho measure to ban agreements on fees in receiverships and bankruptcy and bar judges from approving such fees. Chairman Aristrong says rapid progress. adjournment timing debated. leaders divided on closing week plans.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Borah R
Idaho
Asharst D. Ariz
Barkl
Louis Blaustein Dies At His Seashore Hotel
Louis Blaustein of Baltimore, former president of the American Oil Company, died this morning at a beach front hotel in Atlantic City where he had spent the summer with his wife. He came in June for a three month sojourn and after a stroke last week his condition worsened until death. He leaves a son Jacob Branstein and two daughters Mrs. A Thalheimer and Mrs. Henry Rosenberg, and his wife.
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Atlantic City
Louis Blaustein
Baltimore
American Oil Company
Blaustein
Jacob Tbranstein
A. Thalheimer
Henry Rosenberg
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