Horse Hitch Shown to Jury in Court Trial
From near Thurmont Campell sentenced to three and a half years for bigamy. Portner faces trial for receiving stolen goods after a four horse hitch was identified at his home. Witnesses and defendants cited, with prior convictions and related cases noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin J. Heier
Graceham
Harry S. Portner
Thurmont
Portner
Willard Saylor
Carroll Countian
Heiers
Yingling
Saylor
Leo
Charles
House of Correction
Heier
J. Ward Kerrigan
Sherman P. Bowers
Alton Y. Bennett
Fortner
Walter D. Remsberg
Alfred G. Zimmerman
Earle F. Keefer
Martin 3. Beachler
Lewis L. Jones
C Thomas Summers
Elmer Hildebrand
John A. Colbert
Herbert W. Duvall
John W. Brewer
Robert L. Smith
Arthur D. Willard
Charles W. Woodward
Percival Norwood Campbell
Campbell
E. Austin James
Occoquan
Sarah Tabitha Brush
Ethel Elizabeth Wirts
Clarence Freed
Bascom Neal
East Patrick Street
Freed
Bennett
Washington
Weal
Roger WL Burkholder
Gilmer T. Castle
Frederick
Conrad D . Wiliams
Elmer H. Burke, Jr
Justice Walter &. Sinn
George W. Schaeffer
Montgomery Countian
Norris Reverses Stand on TVA Inquiry
Senator Norris of Indiana and Nebraska abandoned his demand for a second Federal Trade Commission probe of the Tennessee Valley Authority and endorsed a move for a Senate inquiry. The shift came in Washington as Norris announced support for a formal inquiry into TVA activities.
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Norris
Washington
Ind
Federal Trade Commission
TVA
Senate
Canton and Enderbury Islands mention stirs U S action
In 1936, American interest grows in Canton and Enderbury islands as a possible territorial claim. Roosevelt aides weigh aviation needs and political implications with Britain, while Edgar Gruening’s report prompts new American presence. Sonny Jim Roosevelt may pursue Massachusetts politics.
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Canton
New Zealand
Ernest H. Gruening
Territories and Islands Division
Washington
Roosevelt
Insurgent Troops Enter Alcamiz Near Frontline
Insurgent forces crossed into Alcamiz at the Spanish frontier town of Hendaye in France, about 50 miles from the Government’s Mediterranean coast. Advances by the three insurgent armies pushed the Government line to within 20 miles of Tarragona province and near ten miles of Mesen Raimundo as main highways threaten coastal access.
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Hendaye
France
Marco 14
Alcamiz
Mediterranean
Aragon
Tarragona
Mesen Raimundo
Tax bill revenue deemed insufficient by Treasury official
Washington March 14 AP Roswell McGill Under Secretary of the Treasury told the Senate Finance committee at an executive session that the House tax revision bill would not provide sufficient revenue. He testified and said members urged restoring a tax on closely held corporations which the House had struck out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roswell McGill
State Policeman Notes Remission of minister’s fine
State Police docket reports a $100 fine remitted for Rev. Raphael H. Miller of Washington DC who exceeded 60 mph on the Washington pike near Urbana. Justice Geisbert cited Governor Nice’s office after letters and a consult of docket records, with Miller cashing the check in Frederick. Miller’s car was overtaken by Leigh W. R. May, state police commander, near Frederick. Other docket entries list M M Brown Martinsburg exceeding 45 mph, Merton W Browne Winchester exceeding 43 mph, Waldo McNutt Kansas exceeding 45 mph, and a Lovettsville man with no registration. arrests by Lt. Blumenaur and Officer Dorsey.
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Roger H. Geisbert
Raphael H. Miller
Washington, D. C
Geisbert
Nice
Justice Geisbert
Murray G. Hooper
Mr. Miller
National City Christian Church
Washington
Leigh W. R. May
Frederick
Washington Pike
Sergi May
Urbana
Mt Pleasant
Libertytown
Priday
West
Waldo McNutt
Kansas
T. A. Short
Oliver Franklin Hanby
Lovettsville
Charles S. Blumenauer
Frank Dorsey
Hanby
Two Hundred Attend Buffet Supper and Dance
Frederick Tailoring Company Social Club hosts an old clothes party at the Hotel Frederick this evening with supper at 7 30 and the meeting. Guy Fisher and his orchestra provide music for the dance starting at 9 00. prizes will be awarded to attendees.
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Frederick Tailoring Company
Hotel Frederick
Guy Fisher
Capone Loses Bid to Escape Jail in Chicago
Washington reports that Alphonse Capone failed in the Supreme Court to escape serving a one year term in Chicago after a ten year sentence. With time off for good behavior, his current sentence ends January 19 1929 at Alcatraz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alphonse Capone
Chicago
Supreme Court
Alcatraz
Capone
Bloom Named Acting State Labor Head
Governor Harry W. Nice appointed William D. Bloom, chief industrial inspector, as acting Labor Commissioner to succeed the late Harry T. Phoebus. Bloom will serve while a permanent appointment is prepared within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Harry W. Nice
William D. Bloom
State Labor and Statistics Department
Harry T. Phoebus
Frederick Man Charged After Baltimore Auto Crash
Frederick resident Eugene B Wirits faced charges for failing to yield after a collision in Baltimore. Opposing driver Leon Rosenbloem of Baltimore was charged with reckless driving. Two passengers in the Rosenbloem car sustained minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Eugene B. Wirits
Frederick
Leon Rosenbloom
Rosenbloem
Richard Whitney pleads guilty to $105,000 trust theft
Richard Whitney, former five time NYSE president, admitted stealing $105,000 from a trust fund. He confessed in court, pled guilty to first degree grand larceny and faced potential five to ten year imprisonment. a sentence verdict was due in two weeks. He also faced a separate accusation of $109,000 in securities theft from the New York Yacht Club, where he was treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard Whitney
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
Richard Whitney and Co
Whitney
J. P. Morgan and Co
New York Yacht Club
Disarmament Debate Slated Amid Naval Expansion Fight
Chairman Vinson of the House Naval Committee urged Congress to oppose forcing a disarmament conference now while debating the administration's 13 billion dollar naval expansion bill. He argued limits on armaments could aid peace, but a conference under current world conditions would fail. Opponents want to include a parley provision in the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vinson
Dem
House Naval Committee
Congress
Sigrid Gurie Divorce Reveals Surprise Past Match
Court records show Norwegian born actress Sigrid Gurie estranged wife of American businessman Thomas W. Stuart, wed 1935. She sought divorce on cruelty grounds, coming to Hollywood from Cucamonga, California, not Oslo, and meeting producer Samuel Goldwyn in London.
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Samuel Goldwyn
Hollywood
Norway
Sigrid Gurie
Thomas W. Stuart
Sigrid
Oslo
Cucamonga
Calif
Goldstyn
London
More Orders For Workers Increase At Frederick Office
Frederick Maryland March reports show February placements rising from 39 to 76 at the Maryland State Employment Service office led by Capt Charles N Staley. Private placements totaled 53 with an active file growing to 3310 and 425 new applications. A March veterans focus aims to register unemployed veterans through state services and local offices to track qualifications and improve placement prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Staley
Frederick
Maryland State Employment Service
Staley
United States Employment Service
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled American Veterans of the
Carroll
Capt Stealer
Carroll County
Westminster
Minster
Employment Service
Inspection Next Monday Night For Company A
Major General Milton A. Reckord announced the Maryland National Guard will begin its annual state wide inspection of armories equipment and personnel lasting about two months. Company A in this city will be inspected next Monday night at the State Armory with drills demonstrations and records review. The period July 15 to 30 is set for the First Regiment to be at Camp Ritchie sharing the camp with Fifth Regiment from Baltimore marking the 58th Brigade maneuvers for a second year.
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Milton A. Reckord
Maryland National Guard
State Armory
Camp Ritchie
Baltimore
58Th
First Marriage License Burned He Gets Another
Ollie O. Baer, a 32 year old Knoxville railroad man, bought a marriage license for Anna Louise Fauble, 33, then burned it near the kitchen stove. He sought a duplicate but was refused. a fresh license required and paid for a second time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie O. Baer
Knoxville
Baer
Atl
Anna Louise Fauble
John A. Derr
Derry
Market Leaders Seek Recovery Amid Modest Gains
New York stock leaders moved into recovery, inching up fractions as profit selling dampened advances. Arsenal components such as steels aircrafts copper rubbers and specialties led the rebound while the pound sterling hovered near 499.75. Frostburg plans a Frederick High School concert March 24 at 9 a.m. with NBC Washington appearances.
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New York
Stargiana Zingers
State Teachers Gallery
Frostburg
Willd
Frederick High School
Cumberland
Baltimore
NBC
Washington, D.C
Strasberger Home Sold at Public Auction for 6800.71
The seven room brick house of Dudley F. and Elsie M. Strasberger at 1023 North Market Street was sold at public auction this morning at the courthouse. Gilmore R. Flautti purchased the property for 6800.71 dollars. Jacob Roehrback served as solicitor and Emmett R. Bowlust as auctioneer. Other town figures listed include Baltimore, J. Frederick, Hagerstown, and Rockville with varied amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Rockville
Hood College students pledge for Centennial Building fund
Hood College students have pledged 28 435 toward the Semicentennial Building and Endowment campaign. Sophomores lead with 10 400 toward a pool fund as part of a broader drive to meet a 75 000 to 80 000 target for the first recreation center unit. The fund stood at about 30 000 before the drive, with seniors 4 233 juniors 6 150 sophomores 10 400 freshmen 7 650 in totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood College
Governor Nice to Write Monthly State Affairs Articles
Baltimore March 14 AP Governor Harry W Nice announced a policy to publish personally written articles on state government topics. He will discuss prison labor the State Roads Commission two dollar tags conservation and related issues to inform the people. ANALT HOME WITHDRAWN The eight room brick house of John M Ahlanl in Burkinsville was withdrawn at a bid of 650 at a public sale. Personal property sold brought 125. Emmett R Bowhis acted as auctioneer with C D Hightman and Ila Beatty clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Harry W. Nice
ANALT
John ML Ahanl
Burkinsville
Emmett R. Bowhis
C. D. Hightman
Ilra Beatty
Weather Record Highlights March Precipitation Gap
Weather record shows 24 hour precipitation of 0.42 inch ending 7 am today. March total to date 11.4 inches. normal March precipitation 3.32 inches. March 1957 actual 13.8 inches. Deficiency in 1938 precipitation to March 1 2.16 inches. Yesterday high 59 F, low last night 42 F. Sun sets 6:16 pm. rises 6:23 am. Moon rises 6:93 pm, sets 6:40 am.
Mussolini Pledges Friendship as Austrian Jews Plan Exodus
Mussolini extends a personal pledge of friendship to Austrian Jews who, fearing pogroms, prepare to leave the country. Authorities report rising tensions as emigration arrangements accelerate and Jewish communities seek safety abroad.
Britain Warns Germany To Expand Arms In Response
Prime Minister Chamberlain declared Britain would expand rearmament to match German force after Hitler absorbed Austria. He rejected the idea Britain would shield France if war arises to save Czechoslovakia, stating Britain must follow developments in central Europe. Mussolini sent a message of friendship to Hitler, reaffirming Rome Berlin axis ties.
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Chamberlain
Germany
London
Britain
Hitler
Europe
Baron Konstantin von Neurath
Secret Council
Austria
Mussolini
Rome
Reichfueher
Vienna
Il Duce
Rome-Berlin
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