Trial in Peamroy murder case details quarrel and autopsy findings
Russell Jamison testified that Andrew J Peamroy and his wife quarreled violently outside their home early March 31 the night her body was found The defense contends Peamroy did not admit guilt and suggests drinking parties at the home The surgeon described severe injuries including multiple blows and a brain hemorrhage as the cause of death The jury heard testimonies from autopsy witness Dr Edward P Thomas and others in a circuit court trial in Washington
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Jamison
Andrew J. Peamroy
Crcuit
Peamroy
Janson
Jamison
W. R. “Pegleg
Morgan
Frederick Junction
Shermen P. Bowers
William M. Storm
Castle
Hammond Urner
Arthur D. Willard
Charles W. Woodward
Storm
Edward P. Thomas
Peomros
Peomras
Air Attacks Anger French and British Officials
Spanish insurgent bombardments of British and French ships in the Mediterranean heighten tensions and push for an international aerial patrol to curb piracy from the skies. Five killed aboard the Brisbane near Denia, including a British observer. the Isadora bombed at Castellon de la Plana with no casualties. Also reports Cant ons raids in China Japan war and new ship bombing near Benicassim with twelve dead. Framework notes Italy possibly invited to join patrol talks.
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Associated Press
Mediterranean
Brisbane
Denia
Spain
European and Intervention Committee
Isadora
Castellon de la T Piana
Britain
London
Mussolini
Italy
France
Canton
South China
Use- Yas
Valencia
Chengchow
Hankow
Peiping-Hankow
Possible head injury from object or fall in Peamroy case
Dr. Thomas states head and ribs injury could stem from contact with a foreign object. He considers two blows, a car collision with two violent strikes, or a fall on stones as possible causes. Jamison recounts Peamroy’s confrontation after which she was awakened for supper.
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Dr. Thomas
Peamroy
Washington Pike
Jamison
Peomrey
Frederick High School Graduation Address Delivers Four Changes
Dr G Nevin Rebert head of Hood College outlines four changes graduates must undergo as they complete their education. He speaks of precision, order, democracy and beauty shaping a life in a world of rapid change. Superintendent Pruitt awards diplomas as students step forward at Tivoli Theater with teachers and families watching.
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G. Nevin Rebert
Department of Education
Hood College
Frederick High School
Tivoli Theater
Robert
America
Woodrow Wilson
Eugene W. Pruitt
G. W. Paul
Doubs Methodist Episcopal’ Church
Constance Tempie England
Missionary Society Meet At Hood College
About four thousand three hundred delegates are expected for the twenty fourth annual session of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Synod of the Potomac Evangelical and Reformed church to be held at Meyran Hall Hood College June 13 to 15. The event includes executive board meetings, addresses by notable speakers and reports from society officers and departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of
He, i
Synod of the
Guy A. Benchoff
Woodstock
H. H. Abbott
Society of the Evangelical Reformed Church
J. M. Runkle
York
Charles D. Rockel
Altoona
Paul D. Yoder
Codorus
Helen Barnham
Carrie M. Kerschner
Philadelphia
Woman's Missionary Society of the General Synod
Teresa Jarrell
Washington, D. C
Frederic Lentz
S. Basehear
Banks Peeler
Paul V. Taylor
B.S. J. Dutrow
N. E. Kefauver
Middletown
Christian Citizenship Department
Edmund Lippy
John 5. Adam
Ralph E. Hartman
Flames Break Out As Cable Repaired At Market Street
Flames two feet high erupted in front of the D F Davis billiard parlor at 48 South Market street while linemen Harmon Staley and Thomas Castle repaired a short circuited white way cable found atop an underground gasoline tank. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze and no explosion occurred. Investigators noted a possible link between the morning cable burn out and the afternoon fire.
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D. F. Davis Billiard Parlor
South Market Street
Harmon Staley
Thomas Castle
United Fire Company
WPA Projects Over A Million From Local Counties
WPA projects costing more than one million dollars were submitted from area counties at the Frederick office. Total proposals reach 1,050,372 with items including Allegany county farm to market roads and city streets, Anne Arundel Linthicum Heights hall and fire house, and Frederick sidewalk work. Road widening on Route 71 and a Hoff man Secrist road project are also noted. The sewing project may continue with about 200 monthly for workers.
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WPA
Frederick
Fred W. Springer
National
Works Progress Administration
Allegany County
Lafayette Avenue
Cumberland
Johnson Heights
Washington County
Hagerstown
Frederick County
Anne Arundel County
Linthticum Heights
Ceresville
Woodsboro
State Roads Commission
Montevue City
Board of State Aid and Charities
Brunswick
Bolton Street
Wilson Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Parkway
Fishing Creek
Reunion at Mod State School Deaf Students Meet Alumni
Five hundred guests are expected at the Maryland State School for the Deaf for the twelfth quadrennial reunion of graduates and former students. The weekend includes a reception, speeches by local officials, a Braddock Heights picnic, and an interdenominational service. Officers and attendees include Dr. Ignatius Bjorlee, Mayor Lloyd Cutler, Charles Mathias, Henry Nicol, John Trundle, and other local and national figures.
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Maryland State School For the Deaf
Ignatius Bjorlee
Maryland
Lloyd C. Cutler
Charles McC. Mathias
Board of Visitors
Bjorlee
Henry O. Nicol
Washington
Bdc
Maryland School Alumni Association
John A. Trundle
Centerville
Trundle
Maryland School
Old Barracks
Braddock Heights
Ralph E. Hartman
Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church
Schoo
Mr. Nicol
Sidney R. McCall
Baltimore
John R. Wallace
Spokane
Wash
George H. Faupel
Orlando K. Price
Abraham Omansky
Harry G
Ultimatum in wage hour talks from southern senators
Washington June 9 AP A group of southern senators served an ultimatum on wage hour conferees declaring they would not accept the bill without pay differentials. Seventeen senators caucused early and vowed to block a compromise backed by a joint committee. The plan would set a 40 cent hourly minimum for interstate industry in seven years unless it causes unemployment. Senator Ellender warned of extended debate if the conferees reject their plan.
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Washington
Senate
Ellender
Dem
Market Shows Some Inclination To Climb
New York June 9 AP after a morning of indecisive price movements the stock market today developed a little more climbing power as the session neared the close transfers ran about 450000 shares. Analysts noted holders kept positions despite widespread pessimism for business and wheat futures at Chicago rose on crop damage reports and loan hopes while other commodities moved up and bonds remained uneven.
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New York
Chicago
Weather Record Precipitation and Temperatures Summary
The report notes no precipitation in the 24 hours ending 7 p m. June rain year to date is 91 inches with June normal 0.36 and actual June 1937 6 53 inches. Deficiency in 1938 rainfall stands at 2 07 inches. Yesterday’s high was 81, a year ago 87. Last night’s low 53, a year ago 62. Sunset 7 35 p m, sunrise 4 43 a m.
Flag Day service set for Sunday in Baker Park
Frederick Lodge 684 Elks announce a Sunday Flag Day service at 6 30 PM in Baker Park with Attorney General Herbert R O Conor as speaker. District Deputy Alfred W Gaver says schools will be invited. Exalted Ruler Clarence C Carty leads, benediction by Rev Dr Charles E Wehler, and a 22 piece county band will perform before and during the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Lodge No. 684
B. P.O Elks
Baker Park
Herbert R. O'Conor
Mr. O'Conor
Baltimore Lodge No. 7
Alfred W. Gaver
Clarence C. Carty
Charles E. Wehler
American Legion
Francis Scott Key Port No WW
H. David Hagan
Mags
Saw Cabin Cruiser Explode Burn Sink
Captain Ernest Travers reported in Cambridge that a luxurious 40 foot cabin cruiser exploded burned and sank in Chesapeake Bay last night. He searched two hours for survivors but found none and assumes all aboard were burned or drowned. The vessel’s name could not be ascertained.
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Baltimore
Ernest Travers
Cambrige
Chescapeake Bay
Travers
Maritime Exchange
Coastguard
Naval Academy In
Annapolis
Extras called by newsboys disrupt Frederick calm
Regular editions told of finding boy's body as newsboys hawked extras this morning. The Frederick Post arrived hours later by mail after street hawking disturbed residents. City Attorney Edward J. Smith cited a Frederick ordinance prohibiting loud and unnecessary noises in attempted sale of newspapers.
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Frederick
Norning
Edward J . Smith
Missing boy in Walkersville sought by police
Local police have been asked to look for Richard Mobley, 13, of Walkersville. Described as just under six feet, about 140 pounds, last seen wearing a blue and white figured shirt, brown tie, and dark pants. After seven months, rickshaws are allowed in limited numbers in the Japanese controlled area of Shanghai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mobley
Walkersville
Shanghai
Kidnapped Cash boy found. McCall arrested
James Bailey Cash Jr. was found murdered near his Princeton home minutes after midnight. Frank McCall, 21, a truck driver and minister's son, confessed to the kidnapping for a $10,000 ransom and led authorities to the body and the shoe box containing the ransom. The case moves to state court with possible death penalty if convicted.
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Miami
Fla
James Bailey Cash, Jr
Princeton
Franklin Pierce McCall
Cath
J. Edgar Boover
FBI
George A. Worley
D. C. Coleman
McCall
Hoover
Cash
Sheriff Coleman
G-men
Worley
Coleman
Frank Hancock
Jasper
Vic
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Witssca
Brunk
Ture
Thames
Mr. Storm
Joseph Grew
Tokyo
Weday
China
State Department
Grew
Lingram University
Observer
England
AIR 15
Madrid
Benicasim
Castellon de la Plana
Dr. G. Nevin Rebert
Grad
Cash Boy
Potomac Synod
Cable
Mod. State School
Elks
O’conor
Frederick Post
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