29 Jul 1930
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1930
Page
1
A brief session was held at the Books County courthouse, with the state assembly and court adjourned after renewed activity. Court proceedings continued in progress at the courthouse for a month.
County auditors and officials complete rebinding and cataloging of land and court records in Frederick County. The work, begun years ago, finished after binding by E F Lian and Son at a cost of 3924 dollars. Overcrowded records space prompted consideration of moving offices to Seminary buildings on Haat arch street to free room for archival materials. Auditors from Washington and Rockville, joined by local officials, will continue review for about two weeks in the Court Home, with Register of Wills files being reorganized along the eastern wall.
Warrington township Pa school officials face a case over whether Mrs Ralphn Moody an Airy resident and 13 year old mother of a newborn must attend school under the compulsory education law which covers children six to sixteen. A judge’s involvement is shown in a petition for part approval of marriage amid the Moody family.
Baltimore July 23 AP The Western Maryland Railway faces criticism after petition to run Sunday passenger trains 101 and 104 between Baltimore and Pen Park is denied by the Public Service Commission. Accusations allege the line operates as extras without proper advertising or local agent ties, with information not made available at the Eski station. The commission is urged to address alleged inadequacies and encourage proper train service.
In Annapolis the Maryland General Assembly met in a rare special session to change registration dates to prevent disfranchisement of about 25 000 Orthodox Jews in Baltimore. Governor Ritchie called for the session and the bills, including a $9 000 expense appropriation, moved quickly through both chambers with emergency clauses to take effect on passage.
Open week at the Heights Auditorium accompanies the Christian Workers Conference with a broad display of religious texts including Word Pictures of the New Testament and The Acts of the Apostles. Mrs. Williams A. Riddell hosted a Frederick club meeting on East Second Street with reports from the Waverley Farms garden fete held July 18 and plans to beautify the Parkway School grounds as part of club activities.
A judge imposes a heavy sentence on Chase, convicted in a fish gigging case. Details show the court delivering a strict punishment after findings of illegal gigging activity. The ruling highlights enforcement of wildlife and fishing regulations.
Maryland court heard the case of T L Green of Virginia side near Point of Rocks. He was fined 25 dollars, the boat used was confiscated, and a three month sentence in the House of Correction was suspended. A young boy was released, and a third man Sinclair fled. Deputy Phobus and Deputy Wachter noted frequent defiance by fish violators and planned to station wardens to curb illegal fishing.
The State Court of Appeals granted a new trial to Lorenzo Price, a Black man convicted of first degree murder in Baltimore for the Reuben Haymes case. The majority found the jury disregarded sanity and visa standards in its verdict.
Washington July 29 The Congress editorial comments on the Congressional Record filling with speeches that were not spoken praising tariff acts and Hoover era policy while lawmakers publicize their records to voters. It notes leaders like Tilson Wood Pritchard and Briggs tout federal aid and tariff protection as they race to mail bulky volumes to constituents.
Salisbury Maryland July 29 The typhoid outbreak has been traced to its source and the original cause removed. Health director Dr Hurdle reports 39 cases in recent days and other suspects remain. A free clinic at City Hall will vaccinate those unable to pay. Residents urged to obtain injections and use city water purified weekly.
Gerre Vochman, 68, longtime leader of the Anoti Band of Prestburg, died from extreme heat at the Keir Springfied tie plant where he worked. The obituary notes a large family and mentions Ras the second Sealric as remaining kin in the vicinity.
Washington July 2 AP The lowest campaign expenditure reported thus far to the Senate was received today from M M Neely Democratic candidate for the West Virginia senatorial nomination It totaled 14 cents the cost of postage from the announcement filed with the State secretary No contributions were received The primary is August 5.
Census Bureau announced New York City population at 6,959,195 for 1930, up 1,339,147 and 23.8 percent from earlier counts. Water supply notes describe free, clear water pumped daily from reservoirs for general use.
A report notes Mrs Peast Trou sustained severe hand injuries while at her dairy home and was unable to walk yesterday. The article mentions a sailing distance from New Orleans toward the Canal Zone and references 1616 mules in unclear context.
Maryland State School for the Deaf to open September 18 with a roll near 170 pupils. Prof. Ignatius Byorlee, returning from the Middle West, announced faculty changes and improvements. The campus now features macadam roads and a new laundry with washing machine, dryer, and cart.
College Park Md July 29 Farmers from across Maryland will gather August 12 for a three day Farmers Marketing Conference at the University of Maryland under the Extension Department. It is the first conference of its kind in the state, aimed at teaching up to date merchandising methods to farm people. Also notes yield reports on crops and farm finances from local growers and areas including Taneytown and Germany Township in Adams County Pa.
Angersteen Maryland July 29 AP Washington county will have its second air beacon within the next few days with the completion of the light under construction by the Eriderferent Aircraft Company in Hagerstown. The first beacon was erected by the government at Hagerstown Municipal Airport for guidance on the night run between Washington and Pittsburgh. Similar indicators exist at Frederick and Braddock Heights.
C E Main was fined 125 dollars after a traffic collision in Myersville. The report notes the incident involved a dismissed or unclear second party and references vehicles and possible injuries though details are sparse.
Frederick endured an eleventh day of extreme heat with official readings reaching 105 degrees at 2 PM, rising from 100 in little more than an hour. Forecasters promise cooler weather and East Coast thundershowers, though Seaboard cities stay dry. Many residents seek relief on porches and parks as temperatures hover in the high 90s low 100s.
New York on July 29 AP reports bears devastated stock markets across merchandise and railway issues. Losses in pivotal series were small, but carriers, chain stores, and specialty issues dropped several points. Trading light, call money at 2 percent. Close was weak with totals near 1.7 million shares.
An apparent misread from a Galveston pageant notes Charming Lillian Miles Andreess as mother of Rumavca and a foreign contestant in the International Pageant. The garbled text mentions Tens sill, a title contest, and a venue in Galveston, Texas with references to the beauty event.
The British airship R-100, bound for Montreal, faced strong headwinds west of Ireland. Commander Bastky estimated a 60 hour voyage with potential delays. earlier reports placed the craft about 50 knots west of Scotland, skirting Ireland before heading toward the Atlantic.
Braghai July 29 AP reports Changsha was looted and burned as communist rioters overran most of the city on the right bank of the Siete river. They crossed to the island opposite, where foreign consulates and properties are said to be located, amid disorder and unrest.
Erie July 29 AP The Stony Sore and her crew of eleven went down after a sudden turn and danger near Dunkirk New York. Captain W H McKeill of the Amssal Stone said he heard cries in the water but could only rescue eight men.
Ottawa July 29 AP reports Conservatives win a majority in the House of Commons as results come in from three of the 245 contests in yesterday's general election. Several seats remain in doubt as vote tallies continue across Canada.
A garbled court news item lists marriage licenses for several couples including Bernsbie Sohn and 38, Jamison 19, both of McAlisterville, Elwood Crum 21 of 312 East Free Street, Evelyn Med 16 of 30 Washington Street, Wayne Mower 31 and Alice Mosbray 18 both of Hagesorn, Grover Benner 42 and Virginia Eby 34 of Chavies Town, plus Harry Miller 23 and Charlotte Lammem 21 of Frepety Becind. Board of Education proceedings and county actions follow amid distorted place names and numbers.
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