Claude Countee Escaped Convict Caught in Chicago
Notorious Frederick felon Claude Countee alias Arthur Brooks, jailed for robbery, was captured in Chicago after a four year pursuit spanning three states. Extradition proceedings to Maryland and Illinois will proceed, with authorities planning to transport Countee back for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Countee
Frederick
John L. Sullivan
Chicago
Countee
Allen S. Bartgis
Sullivan
Arthur Brooks
Bartgis
Harry W. Nice
Sherman P. Bowers
Maryland
Ilinois
Hammond Urner
Bowers
Roy M. Hiltner
Gountee
Frederick County
Farzer
York
Recount Case Heard Over Demurrers in Montgomery County
Chief Judge Hammond Urner and Associate Judge Arthur D. Willard heard arguments in Rockville on demurrers filed by County Commissioners King and Karn against Democratic challengers Diamond and Chinn who seek to void the election over irregularities. The court indicated all but one demurrer would likely be sustained. testimony will follow on the remaining portions that may stand after final ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. King
Frank H. Karn
Montgomery County
Hammond Urner
Arthur D. Willard
Rockville
John B. Diamond
Raleigh S. Chinn
Potomac
Five Victims Unidentified In Vera Cruz Air Crash
Five airliner passengers killed in a Jalpa Vera Cruz crash remain unidentified. The plane’s identity, origin, and destination were not yet determined. Authorities believed the craft went off course before burning wreckage was found near Jalpa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Mar
Jalpa
Support Case In Washington Pike Court Hears Mossburg Father Aid
Grover Mossburg was assessed $3.50 every six weeks at a hearing before Justice Walter E. Stan in Peoples Court for support of his aged father. Benjamin Mossourg of Lindon Hills is connected. the father with ten children lives with his daughter Mrs. Foutz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Mossburg
Washington Pike
Walter E. Stan
Peoples Court
Benjamin Mossourg
Lindon Hills
Foutz
Women Split On Wages Bill In Committee
In Annapolis a House Judiciary hearing on a bill creating a minimum wage division within the State Labor and Statistics Office drew sharp division among women leaders. Supporters argued it would set fair wage scales for women and minors, while opponents contended the measure is unconstitutional and could threaten women’s jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
House
Judiciary Committee
Joseph B. Griesacker
Baltimore
State Commissioner of Labor and Statistics
Lavinia Engle
Montgomery County
League of Women Voters
The
Consumers League
Helen Elizabeth Brown
Maryland Day Observed by Frederick D A R Chapter
Frederick Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution observed Maryland Day at Mrs William M Storms Rockwell Terrace meetinghouse. Officers elected Regina Mrs Louis L Wilson vice regent Mrs Francis H Markell recording secretary Miss Edith Muller corresponding secretary Dr Ethel Brandfield treasurer Mrs Jesse B Anders registrar Mrs Grayson E Bowers chaplain Mrs Ralph E Hartman historian Miss Jane Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Frederick
Daughters of the American Revolution
William M. Storm
Rockwell Terrace
Louis L. Wilson
Francis H. Markell
Edith Muller
Ethel Brandfield
Jesse B. Anders
Markell
Maryland Historical Society
Baltimore
General Braddock
Braddock Spring
J. P. Feiser
Miriam Freley
Eleanor H. Tull
St. Clement's Isle
Grayson E. Bowers
Edward D. Shriner
D. W. Fetteroff
Ruth Storm
Betty Storm
Martha Jane Storm
Fred Biggs
Alice Josephine Bowers
Richard Bowers
Market Encouraged But Stocks Indifferent, AP Wire
New York report notes commodities led gains with cotton wheat silver rubber and sugar showing solid improvements in domestic and international centers. Stocks and bonds opened with optimism but failed to sustain a balanced trend as rails held and industrials remained in a narrow range. Pound sterling opened at 4.78 and call money at 1 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Uuulies
Suit to recover payment on farm pivots on spring access
In Circuit Court this morning photographs showed a spring location marking the water line between farms as evidence in Clarence R. Webber of Knoxville’s suit to recover 500 dollars paid September 1 to P. Luther Rice. Webber alleges the purchase included exclusive use of the spring. Rice claims no such promise was made. The Moxley farm near Ridgeville covers 88 acres. Webber, an B&O Railroad car department assistant in Brunswick, testified while Rice and photographer Gilmore Castle presented the photos. The case, before Judges Urner and Willard with a jury, is represented by D Princeton Buckey and H Kieffer DeLauter for Webber and William M. Storm for Rice. Continued on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate H. Moxley
Ridgeville
Clarence R. Webber
Knoxville
P. Luther Rice
Morgan P. Runkles
Mr. Rice
Moxley
Webber
Gilmore Castle
Urner
Willard
D. Princeton Buckey
H. Kieffer DeLauter
William M. Storm
Rice
New Electric Rates for Eastern Panhandle West Virginia
Martinsburg with towns including Keyser Charleston Piedmont and Berkeley Springs see new and reduced electrical rates filed with the Public Service Commission. Top step in Martinsburg and Keyser set at 6.5 cents per kilowatt hour down from 7.6 to 8. In smaller towns the top step is 7 cents versus 9 to 10 cents. Overall system savings projected around 70 000 dollars and average reduction about 13 1 2 percent while awaiting Commission investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
W. Va
Panhandle
West Virginia
Public Service Commission
Charleston
Potomac Light & Power Co
Commission
Keyser
Charles Town
Piedmont
Rawson
Berkeley Springs
Shepherdstown
Romney
Moorefield
Ridgely
Petersburg
Contracts Awarded For County Supplies
Contracts for April May and June supplies were awarded this morning by the County Commissioners. Winners include F V Staub and Sons grocer ies Felton and Kelly flour and feed Garber Baking Company bread Frederick County Products Inc meat and J D Hendrickson dry goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevue
County Commisssioners
F V. Staub and Sons
Felton and Kelly
Garber Baking Company
Frederick County Products, Inc
J D. Hendrickson
Weather Today Report and Month to Date Precipitation
Rainfall for 24 hours ends this morning is .23 inch. March total is 2.31 inches with normal for March at 3.33 inches and 1934 March actual at 3.84 inches. Deficiency in 1935 precipitation to March 1 is .47 inch. Yesterday’s high was 46, last year 42. Low last night 24, year aged 27. Sun sets at 6 27 p.m. Tomorrow rises at 6 06 a.m. Moon rises at 1 20 p.m. Moon sets at 10 36 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ta. m
Marca
President Goes Forth 10 Battle With Game Fish
President travels south to discuss work relief program aboard train carriages. Aimed at securing support and detailing proposals to improve employment and economic relief. Officials note emphasis on game fish conservation as part of rural outreach.
Roosevelt heads southward as seven point program readied
While en route to Florida with President Roosevelt, hopes rose for quick congressional action on a seven item relief and reform agenda including NRA extension and social security. Hop kins accompanied him to discuss the vast work relief program as leaders pledged House support. Roosevelt noted improved health of longtime secretary Laula M Howe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Roosevelt
Harry L. Hopkins
Washington
Laula M. Howe
White House
Captol Hill
Congress
Burns
House
Robinson
NRA
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Federal Reserve Board
Meeting of Musicals at Mrs Bowers Residence
The Monday Musicales met at Mrs Sherman P Bowers North Market Street with Mrs Bowers and Francis B Sappington hosting. The program chaired by Mrs R Ames Hendrickson featured works by Hofmann Verdi Debussy and Dvorak with piano solos vocal numbers and a violin piece performed by a slate of local artists. The group adjourned to meet in two weeks at Mrs George Ross Walkersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman P. Bowers
North Market
Hofmann
Caroline Winebrewer
Five Hurt In Rockville Pike Head On Crash Near Halpine
Mrs F B Moers of Middletown was among five injured in a head on collision on the Rockville pike near Halpine Monday. Drivers were Mrs Blanche Sawyer of Minneapolis and Franklin Hinley of Rockville. Passengers included Dora Hinley and Marty Ellan Moers among others. Hinley was arrested for reckless driving after a warrant was issued by Mrs Sawyer. Mrs Moers recently moved from Baltimore to Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B Moers
Middletown
Rockville
Halpine
Drvers
Blanche L. Sawyer
Minneapolis
Minn
Franklin Hinley
Sawyer
Mosers
Marty Ellan Mosers
Baltimore
D. Cornica
Hinley
Dora Hinley
Cornica
Ister Kuhn
Corira
Benjamin C. Perry
Bethesda
House Silver Bloc Presses Public Works Bill
The 42 member House silver bloc plans to push the 4.88 billion public works and relief bill to the White House without a Senate conference on administration opposed amendments including Senator Thomas's silver inflation proposal. Leader Rankin explains the move as Democrats seek to set a conference path with possible substitutions to accept Senate changes. President Roosevelt opposes the Thomas amendment and administration officials urge blocking further silver or monetary legislation this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Rankin
Mississippi
Thomas
Oklahoma
Representatives Dies
Texas
Capitol Hill
Roosevelt
White House
More Contributors to Fund Announced
An updated list of contributors to the Salvation Army home service appeal was released, naming numerous individuals and company affiliates. A Thursday evening Advisory Board meeting at 730 at the campaign headquarters will review a full report and publish group photos in The War Cry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Service Appeal
The
Salvation Army
Patrick-Court Building
of the
Barbara Hane
Laura V Hartis
Irving Gandansz
Guy K. Matter
Calon S Lohr
J Richard Ramsburgh
Hollanders Chase Lane
Peter W. Chichester
Farmers Supply Co
F. J. Werner
New Citizen Publishing Co
J M Baker
C Warren Taylor
Amos A. Holter
Robert L. Smith
Eleanor Johnson
Charles W Ross
Thomas E. Wilams
Markell and Ford
Jesse T. Michael
E. Austin James
C Thomas Kemp
Agnes Schley
Sadie C
Bessie Hahn
Charles E. Wehler
Otha J. Keller
Robert E. Clapp
Wm M Smith
Gulf Refining Co
Ann Jt Potts
We E Miller
Potomac Edison
Leona Meresr
Read Drug and Chemical Co
Charles L Mullen
J M Hawk
Pythian
Elis Willams
Mass
Amelia Yost
Martha Thomas
Henry Stahr
Olive
Reddick
Henry T. Wade
G B Callan
Frederik Aene
Frederick County National Bank
Frederick PostoMee
Obklander
Cora Cola Bootlng
Charlie
McC Mathias
Irving S. Bis
Henry Schudler
Roy Meek Harris
Roger Wollman
G. Wm Trout
Prederick Kosgle
M & Caron
W QO Millard
Nilleec
Edith G. Sedling
Sherman Haines
Robert Gearinger
Mr Speak
George B Delaplaine
Edith M Rameburg
Alhary H. Dean
GI Ernest Topps Car Jaesbson
W. H Moore
Paul C Whllard
Warry O Schroeder
C & FP Telephone Cooperator's
Evangelist Payne and family in historic county visit
Mrs Payne bound over to the Pasca poula grand jury for the slaying of Adelbert Ewing 62. The incident followed a claim of betrayal involving her 15 year old daughter Gladys MacKelly. The family had visited Frederick county six years ago when Rev J J Payne spoke at Braddock Heights and conducted services at Rocky Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Payne
Adelbert Ewing
Pasengoula
North Fairfield
Payne
Heights
Rocky Springs
New Deal In Washington Faces Political Clash Over Relief
March 26 dispatch notes a broad attack on Roosevelt Hopkins relief policy, centered on Ohio Governor Davey. It cites alleged political manipulation of aid, calls for higher FERA standards, and mentions other states facing similar criticisms. Also covered is Arizona Congresswoman Isabella Greenway’s tension with White House over social security adjustments and her debate with Mrs. Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Harry Hopkins
Martin L. Davey
Qship
Davey
Ohio Democratic State Committee
Hopkins
Retter
Ohio
Ca Fie
Tennessee
Colorado
Arkansas
California
FERA
Harry
Fera’s
FPERA
PERA
Senator Bulkley
Tardella
Isabella Greenway
Arizona
Roosevelts
F. D
Kate
White House
Maverick Congressman Maury Maverick Recall Draws Fire
San Antonio congressman Maury Maverick, famed as the origin of the term maverick, survived the war and now challenges militaristic zealots. At a committee hearing he quipped about who won the war and mocked the D A R, noting 1776 might not have produced a revolution without their presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury Maverick
San Antonio
Tex
Maverick
San Francisco
Devies
Hopkins Defends Work Relief Program Amid New Deal Debate
Roosevelt urged clearer use of the 4,880,000,000 work relief fund as Hopkins faces complaints over the efficiency of helpers and sharp criticism of war time policies. Davey, elected on a New Deal platform, attacks New Deal measures and is accused of pressuring relief appointments while Hopkins seeks decisive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins
FERA
Roosevelt
Davey
MOM
Davey Davey
New Deal
New Deal Warimes
Hopkins T A
Sshoals
Grand jury ends term with twelve indictments in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County grand jury adjourned after six days and returned twelve true bills. Twenty-one cases were investigated with ninety-one witnesses, including matters tied to fatal auto crashes. Salvin Brockdorff, 20, of Takoma Park, faces manslaughter charges over a Bethesda crash. Other indictments accuse three colored youths of murder, plus counts of forgery, larceny, assault with deadly weapons, breaking and larceny, assault with intent to murder, and Sabbath breaking. The panel noted prior focus on the Chevy Chase car barn murders and the Takoma Park Allen B Wilson case, but evidence now supports no indictment in those.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byville
Monbgow
Salvin Brockdorff
Taloma Park
Charles E King
Bethesda
Brockdout
Wilson Lane
Guand
Chevy Chase
Hotel Burns in Berkeley Springs Fire Destruction
The Dunn Hotel in Berkeley Springs West Virginia suffered partial destruction by fire on Sunday with losses around $15000. Fire companies from Hancock Martinsburg and Berkeley Springs fought the flames with seven streams of water preventing spread to nearby buildings. The closed winter hotel was being prepared for the resort season by proprietor Orin Dunn. The 96 room wooden structure stood at Fanfax and Mercer streets in the downtown district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn Hotel
Conferees End Talks on German Rearmament
Berlin reports Reichsführer Hitler and Sir John Simon concluded talks with no joint communique. Germany insists its rearmament is an accomplished fact and others must decide on disarmament steps. Discussions covered Reichswehr buildup, return to the League, and a defensive air pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Wilhelmstrasse
Hitler
Jey
Propaganda Ministry
London
League of Nations
Crazy Quilt Weather Map Strikes Nation Across Regions
The Associated Press reports a wild weather pattern with snow and tornadoes across multiple states. Tornadoes hit North Carolina Illinois and Kentucky while gales strutted Idaho Washington and Oregon. Dust storms swept plains as snow piled high in the Sierra and an Alaska chill pressed toward 36 below in Fairbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
North Carolina
Ilinois
Kentucky
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Plains States
Oklahoma
High Sierra
United Airline
Cascade
Mt. Baker
Bellingham
Wash
Alaska
Fairbanks
Nome
Metropolis
Ill
Tug River
West Virginia
Wealthy Mining Head Found Frozen to Death
Montreal March 26 AP The body of Stanley E. Siscoe a wealthy Montreal mining executive was found two miles from Lake Matchimianiton Quebec. He had been missing a week. The body was found in the snow near the location where his pilot Captain Thomas Wrathall was found yesterday. The two had been grounded since last Tuesday when their plane was forced down by a heavy snowstorm during a flight between Montreal and Sanmieterre Quebec. Searches had been ongoing through the wilderness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Mar
Stanley E. Siscoe
Yin
Lake Matchi
Mianiton
Quebec
Siscoe
Thomas Wrathall
Sanmieterre
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Circuit Court
West Virginia Panhandle
Meeting OF Musicales
Mrs. Moers
Silver Bloc
Tion
Filmer GC
Avenas
Greenway
Germany
Munique
Hith
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