Excess Weight on Bridge Triggers Fatal Collapse and Local Traffic Disruption
Report details excess vehicle weight on the Frederick Washington highway bridge contributing to its collapse. Eight ton Blue Ridge bus and a truck with eleven tons were on or near the span as the north section failed. Contractors and equipment remained nearby during welding work. Officials note widespread overweight signs on bridges and warn of detours for Urbana, Flint Hill, and Hyattstown residents as plans for a new bridge are considered. Funeral arrangements for the crash victims are underway.
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Ibmat
Washington Highway
Blue Ridge
WBA
M. J. Grove Lime Company
Prederick County
Frederick Junction
State Roads Commission
Monocacy
Joseph H. Appie
Hood College
Trafic
Buckeystown
Ridgeville
Urbana
Flint Hill
Hyattstown
Park Mills
War of
Intes
Oridge
de Thade
Reunion at Heights Scheduled by Reformded S
A reunion event is planned at Heights on August 4 by Reformded S and related groups. Attendees include church figures and community members seeking engagement with regional congregations.
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Reformed S
Heights
Wheat Prices Fall on Local Market and Markets Slide
Wheat closed at 88 cents on the local market with yesterday at 89 cents. July futures dipped to 82 cents as prices near prewar levels, while overall grain prices set record highs for the season amid heavy selling. Stocks broke again in New York with shares tumbling and total volume around 2,000,000.
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Chicago
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Eacap
Tragic Cliff Scene Ends With Family Fatalities
At West Rock, a man seized his wife and four children during a picnic and hurled them over a cliff edge. He then jumped to his death after attempting to lure rescuers. Police recovered three bodies. others remain in crevices as investigators search for remaining victims. West Rock features Judge's Cave above the site.
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Lew Raven
Ray C. Franz
Amtemis
Was & War
Brooklya Raval Hospital
Amour
He Nahas
Uer
Spang
Shenone
Don
Lana
West Rock
England
Middies at Cherbourg for Ten Days
United States battleships Arkansas Florida and Utah with 1000 Naval Academy midshipmen arrived at Cherbourg for a ten day practice cruise. Capt George Washington and American and French officials greeted the officers aboard. Vice Admiral Basile Maritime Prefect of Cherbourg arranged entertainment and visits to Paris for the midshipmen.
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Cherbourg
United States
Arkansas
Florida
Utah
Annapolis
George Washington
Paris
Basile
Maritine
Tix
Mexican Flyers Expect Nonstop Flight to Mexico City
Roosevelt Field reporters say Col Roberto Pierre and mechanic Arnulf Cortez departed at 1 30 a m east to attempt a nonstop New York to Mexico City flight. They aim to cover 2200 miles in about 16 hours and become the first to make the NY to Mexico City nonstop run. The plane was tracked over Dexwell Field Montgomery Alabama en route.
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Roosevelt Field
Mexico City
Roberto Pierre
Mexico
Arnulf Cortez
New York
Fdexwell Field
Montgomery Ala
Rum Rebellion Defendants Convicted in Idaho Case
A federal jury in Wallace Idaho convicted 32 defendants including county and city officials in the rum rebellion case. The government alleged they collected a tax disguised as fines from bareknuckle innkeepers and resort proprietors to fund municipal expenses.
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Coeur de'Alene
Idaho
Wallace
Ica
I Jounty
City
Snes
Boollegness
Gefravec
Chestnut Farms Sold After Spirited Auction Near Walkersville
Large crowd gathered at the Court House for the sale of Chestnut Farms Dairy near Walkersville. Thomas Kelley of Hannonville bought the 148 acre property for 943,700, with half cash and half on ratification of the mortgage held by William B. Catshall. The farm includes a mansion, tenant house, four barns, and a large hennery and was formerly operated by Capt. Oyster. Auctioneer E Lt Siely presided amid a brief disturbance noted in local reports.
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Court House
Caestnut Farms
Walkersville
Thomas Kelley
Hansonville
Mr. Keltey
John P. Ker
William B. Catshall
Woodsboro
Capt. Oyster
Siely
Bell foils robbers in bank robbery plan
Cincinnati dispatch reports H. A. Green cashier of the Reading bank was abducted from his home with his family held captive for five hours to force the bank’s time lock. The ruse failed and the robbers were thwarted. Three people were injured when a plane crashed nearby, and unrelated telegrams referenced equity case and other local incidents.
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Bell
Cincinnati
Gun Used to Kill Single Is Now Important Clue
A fragmentary report notes a gun connected to a homicide provides a key clue. The reference mentions Maney Alphas and a Capone era context with unclear phrasing, indicating ongoing investigation and potential links to a crime scene.
Byrd to Spend Sunday at Home in Winchester
Admiral Richard E Byrd, after Washington reception, plans to stay in Richmond two weeks then return to his birthplace Winchester with wife and two brothers. He abandoned a proposed fight in the state capital to be with family and will report to Secretary Adams and Rear Admiral Motter before continuing home.
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Richard E Byrd
Richmond
Tom
Hatey
Adams
W. A. Mot Tett
Bureau of Aeronautics
Winchester
Tomerryn
Summer Arrives Tonight In Frederick At 10:45
The article notes summer officially begins tonight in Frederick at 10:45 PM local time. It describes prior warm days reaching into the nineties, with recent mild evenings and a promise of showers under an overcast sky. Rainfall for June runs slightly below normal with daytime highs around mid eighties.
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Frederick
Supreme Court Voids Insurance Policies Tied to Snyder Murder
New York facts state the appellate division affirmed voiding policies totaling sixty thousand dollars linked to Albert Snyder's 1927 murder by his wife and Gray. Prudential alleged fraud and plot. challenge filed by Lorraine Snyder's administrator for the estate.
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New York
Appellate Division
The
Supreme Court
Albert Snyder
Irnh
Spyder
Leo Feist dies, famed song publisher in Mount Vernon
Leo Feist, prominent publisher of popular songs, died today in Mount Vernon from arthritis. He began as a traveling salesman and, after writing songs in spare time, published them and built the world’s largest U S sheet music house. His hit There’s a Fence For a Miniature Golf Course reflected his early success, and he paid $25 000 for it.
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Mt. Vernon
Leo Feist
Thombett
Feist
George
Wreck Ends Ghase Over Girl In Maryland Car Chase
Frederick, Tas ral lovers caved to the And he Rone, picired Connon mane before Ub reach Middleton So one was imputed shee mas attr. the girt escaped is pirrsurr. Hickman borrowed a car from Hugh English and raced with rivals on Sixth Street. The chase ended when the car overturned near Middletown. No charges were placed as no party was charged or owner liable.
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Middleton
Lawrence Hichman
Gira Oma
Bradéuck Heights
Frederick
English
Vorsity
Beederick
Biveversity of
Florida
Hickman
Engint
Sixth Street
Brunswick
Miss Smith
Offver M. D. Brubaker
People’s Court
Health Day Party at First Baptist Church
A Health Day Party and clinic were held at First Baptist Church on Thursday with broad attendance. The program featured instrumental music, vocal solos, readings, and Sunbeam Band exercises directed by Mrs. Gregory. A health talk and a preschool age child discussion followed, with numerous performances by Miss Hal Lee Ott, Miss Helen Gregory, James Sparks, and Mrs. Davis among others. The clinic, run by Miss Gould Leckie and Mt Ic er, examined sixty two children and measured seventy four. Dr. John J. Battimore oversaw examinations.
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First Baptist Church
C. C. Sparks
America
J. L. Davis
Sunbeam
C. W. Gregory
Lenwood Myers
Hal Lee Ott
Helen Gregory
Maniac Declaration Ends Mission to Stop Killings
A man declares the mission to stop killings has ended. The report notes his provocative statements and unclear motives amid ongoing security concerns. Authorities urge caution as investigations continue and residents seek assurances.
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Maniac
Frederick Female Seminary Alumnae Banquet Recalls Seminary Days
The Frederick Female Seminary Alumnae Club held a large banquet with purple and iris decor. Miss M Elizabeth Houck presided as toastmistress and former president. Emma Vernon and Janie DeLashmutt shared memories of the seminary’s early days. Guests included Mrs. Carribelie Travis White and others. a framed engraving of the seminary was presented. Attendees mourned the deaths of Elizabeth McDanry and Mery Z. Sifford.
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Frederick
Frederick Female Seminary
Toarts
M. Elizabeth. Houck
Woman's College of
Hood College
Emma Vernon
Janie DeLashimutt
Carribelie Travis White
Sills Lula Wire
Hagerstown
Washingon
George F. Hane
Thesda
Carr T. Wt
Lula Wire
Joseph If Apple
Janis DeLashmutt
M. Elizabeth Houck
M. Co. Jr
Ernest Helfenstein
Kees
Joan B. Matcing Kemp Keefer
Albert S. Brown
Fannie B. Delaplaine
Dusenberg
Martha McCree
Bar
Ugh. Denton
Eleanor H. Tu
Blp
G D. Grove
Thomas Kemp Davi
Rent Offer For Winchester Hall At Three Thousand Five Hundred
Officials consider leasing Winchester Hall for one year with option to buy. Board of Education and county offices face severe space shortages in the Court House crowding clerks, agents, health staff, and clerical rooms. Trustees propose to lease the Seminary property for a community educational center at an annual rent of 3500 dollars with a purchase option after the first year, and a long term sale if desired.
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Mestad
Bard of Co
Court House
Coblentz
Board of Education
Equity
FF. &.Minary
Edun
Cher Fiezen
Police recover most of stolen gems in Rodgers robbery case
Diamonds seized from the Rodgers home relate to a youth Levy case. David Levy, 19, was tied to the attempt to pawn the gems as the investigation concluded, with the court proceeding today on the robbery charge.
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Rodgers
Youume
Levy
David Levy
Parachute Jumper Dies in Automobile Accident
Ottawa reports the death of parachute jumper James Warrington of Toronto and his brother Stopten of the Royal Canadian Air Force in an automobile crash near the city. Dr Schmid plans to retire and relocate with his wife to Quincy and then California for the winter. Several Frederick County women receive University of Maryland Short Course certificates. A yacht Whiz crew sustains injuries when a coast guard seaplane crashes during takeoff near New London. A St Martins Catholic church converts group meeting in Rockville discusses faith topics.
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Ottawa
Canada
Jyarachute
James Warrington
Toronto
Hisbrosnes
Stopten
Royal Canadian Art Fotor
Here
Dr. Schoud
Frederick
L. Schmid
Frederick County
Pricey
University of Maryland
Bogle
Emmittsourg
W. W. Davis
Monrovia
J. D. Gaither
Unionville
Ernest King
Emma Davis
Slusher
Maryland
Ritchie Gymnassiam
R. A. Pesreon
Galthersburg
Rockride
St. Martin's Catholic Church
St. Martins
Sours
Marie Stang
J. E Maboy
Bo Catholic University
J. Callagian
St. Martin's Church
Frederick Chamber of Commerce Monthly Board Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Frederick Chamber of Commerce board of Directors was held Friday afternoon in the Francia bar and grill room. Dowgueriy chaired the session and led proceedings.
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