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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1934
Page
1
The coming week will bring below normal temperatures with mixed precipitation. Freezing rain today makes roads treacherous, with snow, sleet, and possible rain through Sunday and into early next week. Strong expectations of return to colder weather midweek.
Annapolis March 24 Robbers broke into the home of Joseph Hoffman Jacobs 60 of Jones Point Maryland struck him in bed tied him with sheets and stole 1650 in bonds checks and money plus a valuable automobile after ransacking the house and taking wine and a steak from the icebox. Deputy Blackwell investigated the break in.
Precipitation for 24 hours ending today near normal for March. Measured March precipitation 3.32 inches. High yesterday 22, low last night 1. Moon rises 1:14 PM, moonset 3:23 AM. sunrise 6:03 AM. Temperature comparisons show high 12 a year ago and low 32 a year ago.
The United States sues oil magnate Edward L. Doheny for 9,282,561 alleging fraud in three California petroleum trusts. The government accuses Doheny of collusion with former Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall to obtain the trusts.
Represen tatives of 500 sinkers at Harriman Hosiery Mills urge the White House to act on a stalled collective bargaining dispute. They describe court delays, hunger risks, and insist the administration apply its labor laws. The matter is referred to the Compliance Board and the Department of Justice.
Automobile manufacturers and labor leaders affirm progress toward an impartial labor grievance board. President Roosevelt and NRA administrator Hugh Johnson reach terms for collective bargaining. Rail unions and taxi strike calm as Mayor LaGuardia pushes peaceful arbitration. Officials expect a settlement within hours.
Six Anne Arundel County Commissioners and county official Bromley were indicted on malfeasance and misfeasance charges. Judge Green set bond at 3500 for the married defendants. arraignment delayed until Tuesday.
About 300 public school teachers from Frederick city and county attended the Frederick County Teachers' Association meeting at Parkway School. Speakers included Leslie N. Coblentz and County Superintendent Eugene W. Pruitt who discussed NEA plans and federal education funding proposals.
President Roosevelt signed the Philippine independence bill in Washington with lawmakers and officials present. The measure would grant independence in 10 to 12 years, contingent on the Philippine legislature accepting terms by October 1, and the Philippine commonwealth would govern during a ten year transition.
An afternoon accident attributed to icy streets occurred near the Market and South areas when cars driven by McE Wason and Roy Hien collided. Wilson’s vehicle suffered radiator and headlight damage, while Hilton’s truck received a dented running board. No injuries reported.
A mother Pearl McNear and her two children were found safe in West Virginia after being reported missing from Morgamonm. They had left Tuesday and stayed with a friend before returning home. The case was noted amid other local news on court matters and civic bids.
John D Remsberg, agent resident near Sharpsburg, was struck by a train while driving to his farm. He was unconscious for about an hour and sustained cuts and injuries described as serious. The incident involved his horse.
The house at East Fifth Street formerly owned by the late Ada M. Stine sold at a court house sale this morning for about 1700 dollars. Frank Gas and Samuel A Lewis were purchasers with Wilhem SL Swern acting as notary and John L. Dat Tow witness.
Market sentiment improved as Washington reports spurred hopes of a compromise on labor commitments led by major stockholders. Transfers approved 3 018 shares while early gains faded as shorts covered later in the session.
A grease spill on a hot stove at the Federal Transient Bureau in Lynchburg Virginia triggered a deadly blaze. The two story brick building housed about 190 sleeping occupants. Fourteen died and at least eighty were injured with many seriously burned as inmates leaped from windows or clung to ledges amid chaos.
Final plans are set for a Maryland Tercentenary pageant at Church Street School presented by the fifth grade under Principal Chester G. Clem. The program will be performed twice next Tuesday at 1 30 pm and Wednesday at 9 31 am, with a PTA showing on April 10. The pageant titled The Land Where Dreams Come True includes a prologue and eight episodes depicting historical themes with named students and characters.
In Rockville on Tuesday a grand jury handed down twenty one indictments after four days of sessions. Judge Charis W Boxward presided as prosecutors announced eighty four witnesses were examined.
Vernon Heffner of North Market street injured his ankle when it struck a piece of furniture at work in Farnwarin's restaurant Friday. He is resting comfortably at home.
Readsville North Carolina March 24 A former Leaksville Spray police chief G H L Fair menaced patrons with a pistol at a filling station John Gordon the station operator shot Fair dead in defense of his wife and others Officers and coroner said the shooting was in self defense and no further inquest will be held
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