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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1929
Page
1
A baccalaureate service and commemorations mark graduation events as 10 students receive Bachelor of Arts degrees. A fatal shooting occurs when Clarence Weedon, defending himself after a confrontation, shoots Carl Weeden. Weedon is jailed on a manslaughter charge pending grand jury action.
Judge Charles Butts, longtime Frederick County official and former Register of Wills, died suddenly at his home. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage after a brief bout of indigestion, following a day at the office and plans to receive his brother from Washington. He began his duties December 1, 1927, with Edward A. E. Toms as chief deputy and Laurelia Artha and Keeler as assistants.
A terse medical bulletin states the king's condition is satisfactory after a recent illness. No further details are provided about the event or date.
A major investment house halted its operations, citing a suspension linked to asset movement. Officials said the firm, stated as “Sices San Francisco St. Lovie” among others, had assets around £5,000,000 and had loans called in by banks estimated at about $2,900,000, with proceeds distributed to creditors in liquidation.
Alabama political headlines report Senator Bankhead and other figures preparing a challenge to Senator Heflin in the next Democratic primary. The piece notes Bankhead’s role as representative of the Tenth Alabama district and hints at family and political lineage within the state.
Cleveland reports Warner Bros Pictures Inc acquiring 12 Moll Houses in Ohlo Penssy ace the mesboro Pa and Strand 2 Strand Ironworkers Strike in Chicago with 2,000 workers striking. cement carpenters and allied trades continue on jobs. Box car order news from B&O R.R. to Standard Steel Corp includes details of beneficiaries and family notices.
London June 1 AP report says Premier Stanley Baldwin, facing a Conservative defeat and a hung Parliament, will confer with party leaders at his country home then meet the cabinet to decide whether to resign to the King or reconstruct the ministry. Labor leads with 287 seats, Conservatives 253, Liberals 54, others 8, with 33 constituencies still unreported.
President Hoover, facing heat in Washington, cancels plans for a trip to the Catoctin Furnace fishing ground in Maryland. He may take a short automobile ride later today. Mrs Hoover travels to Boston Swarthmore and Philadelphia for honorary degree events. Stock market gains modestly on brokers loan reduction despite heavy session.
Forecast for Washington shows fair, mild conditions with light winds. No significant precipitation expected, and temperatures are likely to rise slightly through the day.
Mayors 60th birthday dinner brings Aldermen and city officials together at 241 South Market Street. Attendees include G Wilam T Baisi John S Renz Aubrey A Nicotemu Elmer S Maxwell and others.
A local notice reports a case in Osage County drawing community attention. Officials urge residents to attend a public meeting to discuss the matter and next steps for the region.
Alumnae Day events at Hood College include a dinner dance at the Braddock Hotel and campus reunions this afternoon. Joseph Appie, president of the Alumnae Association, praises graduates and urges broader participation while noting plans for a new dormitory and improved publicity tools.
Lincoln High School outlines events for June including a home economics exhibit June 4 from 8 30 am to 4 pm with a lecture for housewives by Miss Helen Pearson at 2 pm. Eunice Cutchins leads displays. A musical and dramatic program follows at Pythian Hall. Graduation ceremonies at Quinn A Me church June 5 at 8 pm and June 7 at Asbury church at 8 15 pm with diplomas awarded by Court Linst Palmer.
Investigators near Elkton Maryland prepared for a coroner's jury after an explosion at Danny's Fireworks near Victory Sparkler Company killed four. Funeral plans for John GA and Alien Dickerson were not yet arranged, and Harry Brown's body was taken to an undertaker. Local dance event details appear incongruent with the main item.
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