24 Jun 1931
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1931
Page
1
Washington reports secrecy and debate over relief for Germany. Hoover and Stimson push for a one year burden settlement while France, Italy, and Britain weigh short term adjustments to the Young plan. Paris and London dispatch replies and emphasize diplomatic channels over press statements.
News notes heavy rain and wind across Washington county causing farm damage including three cows killed near Burkittsville and a silo blown down at the Shoemaker farm near Emmitsburg. Reports describe downed trees, flooded streams, and widespread crop impact from the June storm.
Fire damaged a small section of the fabric covering of the naval dirigible Los Angeles in its hangar at Lakehurst New Jersey. The blaze started from an electrical fault and was extinguished in minutes, damaging about 273 square feet. The ship, recently flown for training, was slated for a trip to a rendezvous in Pennsylvania. Naval authorities said the mission would be canceled.
Fragmented weather report shows precipitation totals and readings, listing various numbers that appear to be dates, totals, and station codes. Lacks clear locations or identifiable events, making precise interpretation difficult.
Preliminary plans for the 42nd Reformed reunion at Pen Mar July 23 include Rev. L Hupp of Grace Church Baltimore as speaker. Rev D Rupp to address on "Church and Spiritual Revolution" with choir by Christ Reformed Middletown. County leaders plan related events across Maryland and nearby areas.
Washington June 24 AP President Hoover proclaimed tariff changes on several commodities. Increases were set for dried eggs hemp cordage and small bicycle parts while reductions applied to pig iron hides and skins cheese and timber products. The action affected goods including organ parts and olive oil packages.
Otte Hillig and Holger Hoiris began their transatlantic trip from Harbor Grace toward Copenhagen in the monoplane Liberty. The voyage started at 3:40 a.m. with a 28 hour target, 650 gallons of fuel and supplies for 36 to 40 hours. Captain Irgens reported clear skies and a favorable Great Circle route as Hillig left Harbor Grace and passed about 760 miles east northeast of Newfoundland en route to Denmark.
New York June 24 AP reports the stock market rose in the final hour as gains widened. The index moved higher while overall tone remained steady guiding cautious investors.
Fragmentary financial note shows figures labeled two times with totals for Droutth Emergence and FUSD total today, plus a prior amount of 2,813.55 and a value 25.60 56a Shie Tot &2. The readable data is unclear and contains garbled text, but indicates account or ledger entries with small numeric totals and repeated phrases.
Fifteen members and former officials of the Independent Hose Company’s Standing Committee attended the annual banquet at Sauble's Inn Taneytown on Tuesday night. Howard M Albbaugh and Allen Gline, former secretary and foreman, were guests of honor and presented tokens of appreciation. The event was presided over by company vice president G, with Thomas A Chaoline in attendance and several members including Mr Willard, Mr Bows, Leonard Bh, and others listed among attendees.
Local lodges from Frederick join Samaritan Rebekah, King David, Encampment and others at a Western Maryland Odd Fellows rally in Hagerstown. A parade led by the American Legion Drum Corps and Brunswick Band preceded meetings at the State Armory and Masonic Temple. Grand Master S Elmer Brown and Grand Master Mason of West Virginia presided. The event, honoring several dignitaries, saw 32 subordinate lodge candidates and continued with encampment work and degree conferrals amid mixed weather and sizable turnout.
Fragmented OCR text reports a corporate action noting a $1 reduction in the common dividend. Mentions executives and a company with ties to New York and Washington, with unclear dates or further specifics.
Sergeant J J Cassidy named captain of the Hagerstown Police Department succeeding Thomas H Barber who retired due to illness and age. Cassidy, 34, from the Easter Shore and then stationed at Baltimore, will report July 1 and was a longtime State police member. Chief Barnet, 68, who leads the force for 13 years and was formerly Washington County sheriff, retires the chief post.
Baltimore June 24 AP Governor Albert C Ritchie has accepted an invitation to be one of the speakers at the twelfth annual convention of the Maryland Department of the American Legion at Frostburg August 22 and 23 state adjutant Arthur L McGee said today
A blaze at Thirteenth Lake House near North River New York on June 14 leaves two dead and four hurt. Survivors describe frantic attempts to escape as the fire swept through the building. Fire officials are investigating the cause as residents gather at nearby Lake View for a community event.
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