Two Youths Held After County Merchant Robbery Attempt
Deputy Sheriff arrested two youths after an attempted hold up of Elmer Buhrman, a 70 year old Fortville merchant. The duo fled when Buhrman reached for a pipe, surrendered later to authorities, and were held for grand jury. Pistols used were old and in poor condition.
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Yan
Elmer Buhrman
Forville
Charles Burely
State Sanst
Tharmott
Edgar ved
perthem
siore
Buhrman
swrexesper
Dave
Freeze
Salvation Army Appeal Reaches $2603 Total
The Salvation Army Home Service campaign, launched March 1 for 3500, aims to close March 23. With $2603 raised so far, organizers anticipate further contributions by mail and from remaining prospects to meet the goal, continuing through today and Saturday.
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Salvation Army Home Service
eporzicg
mai
Business Sold in Monrova General Merchandise Firm
Announc ement reports the sale of the general merchandise business of George W McComas and Company Inc at Monrova to Paul W Zimmerman and Joan W Umberger of New Market district. The Mocroma Supply Company takes over April 3 and the McComas corporation dissolves on that date. Zimmerman resides at 24 New Market and Umberger of Mocroma are noted as well known figures.
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George W. McComas and Company, Inc
Monrova
Paul W. Zimmerman
Joan W. Umberger
New Market district
axi
Mocroma Supply
Zimmermen
whe reiss
New Market
Mo. Umteeger
Mocroma
aso sane res
George W. McComas iss corporation
George W. McComes
George W. McComas and Company
Weather data snapshot for March 1935 report
The daily weather summary shows 24 hour precipitation ending 7am today at 2.67 inches in March 1935, above the 3.32 inch normal. High yesterday and low last night are listed, with temperatures compared to a year earlier and a predicted rainfall rise at 6:01 am tomorrow.
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Rien
AT&T Monopoly Debated By Gifford In Washington
The report details AT&T as a monopoly, its vast assets over five billion, and Walter S. Gifford's salary. It notes FCC scrutiny, seeks to determine if profits and rates harmed rivals, while acknowledging AT&T's claim of efficient service for the public. Witnesses include Edgar Bloom and Paula A. Walker.
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RODNEY DUTCHER
American Telephone & Telegraph
mon
Federal Communications Commission
Walter S. Gifford
variegs
Aas
FCC
oze der
Walter 3. Gifford
Edgar 5. Bloom
Western Electric
A T and T Dominates Bell System World Reach
Paul A Walker explains the Bell System structure detailing A T and T ownership of 700,000 part owners many women and large stockholders. The system connects 30,850,000 telephones worldwide, owns regional firms, long distance lines and equipment, and holds patents while funding taxes and surplus. Complex relations bind A T and T to 24 regional companies and carriers.
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Surlite Insurance Co. of Canada
Harvard College
Telephone Co
Mon phone and Telegraph Co
Edgar S
pany
Bell System
ATO& T
Vera Strenz Admits She Shot Fritz Gebhardt
Vera Strenz testified she fatally shot Dr. Fritz Gebhardt, her employer, admitting the act on the witness stand. The 32 year old secretary described her education and the purchase of a revolver years earlier, and her attorney faced questions about the motive and a complicated personal relationship.
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Vera Strenz
godar
Fritz Gebhardt
witess
Samuel Lebo
Gebrardi
mem Lelbows
Volea
mace
Profit Takers Hack Market Prices Down
Profit takers pushed markets lower with mixed results across sectors. The strongest move was in chemicals led by Ia. steel, General Motors, DuPont, and Standard Oil of New Jersey showed gains or losses unevenly. Bonds fluctuated, opening at 495 with modest activity in rails and utilities.
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S. Steelem
General Motors
DuPont
Standard O11
New Jersey
American Telephones
Hentecoi
American Smeling
Turks Require Student Military Training After School
Istanbul March 27 AP Turkish students from high school and college must complete a month of military training after finishing their courses. The new policy adds to a decree mandating two years of service for Turks aged 46 to 70.
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Istanbul
No Peace Without State May Lease Equality at Harpers Ferry
Old rail bridge warns followers that no peace exists without state control and equality. The message scorns Wilson's 44 point peace program, spoken at Harpers Ferry and attributed to Fuerrer.
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FUERRER
HARPERS FERRY
WILSON
Hopeful of Agreement Chief Engineer States
Fragmented speech from an Essen crowd of about 870000 shows the leader claiming no victors and vanquished and asserting German sovereignty while stressing a more genuine democracy than Weimar. He warns nations arming to the teeth but says Germany will safeguard its territory.
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Essen
Germany
Marc Adolf Hitler
wallhupp
Strangeg
Gil
Reich
Weimar repub
Reichsfuehsen
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Ohio River Surges Above Flood Stage for First Time
Cincinnati March 27 AP The Ohio River rose above flood stage along its 981 mile course from Pittsburgh to Cairo reaching 60 feet eight inches, the first time ever. Meteorologist W. Devereaux cited recent rains in the valley and incoming upper valley floodwaters expected to push crest toward 60.8 feet, with fears of higher in coming hours. Heavy rains fed upper Midwest streams increasing the danger along the river.
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Cincinnati
Ohio rver
Pittsburgh
Cairo
Cincinnai
Ww. Devereaux
Devereaux
Ohio valley
valles
Speeding Charge From Washington Pike Hearing Continued
Betson faces speeding charges after a motor chase on the Washington pike. Hearing before Justice Roser H. Geisbert in Urbana was continued as testimony from CCC worker Joseph W. Orndorf was taken. A witness said Betson’s car followed others between 30 and 46 mph, while another estimate placed him at 70 to 80 mph on the route from Frederick Junction bridge to Castie’s Beer Garden where the group was headed.
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Washington pike
Hagar Bewon, Jr
Serst
D. R. Peterson
Betson
Schurder tcoming
Roser H. Geisbert
Urbana
Geisbert
Beison
Joseph W. Ormmdert
CCC
Orndor
Orndorf
Totery
Alison
Carter
Frederick Junction
Sergi
Peterson
Castie’s beer garden
New Trial Asked After Automobile Case Verdict
The court yesterday heard a motor vehicle case where Mrs. Pickett received $2,500 in damages. The defense argued the verdict contradicted the weight of the evidence and the court’s instructions. Attorney A. M. Wood represented Mrs. Pickett in Creat Court.
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Pickett
Creat Courterday
cenn A.ban M. Wood
March Rains Aid City Watershed Work Despite Setbacks
March rains helped basic watershed work while hindering WPA crews on city roads. Arthur H. Cuber reported the High Knob road in satisfactory shape after sub surface leveling and stone surfacing, despite county roads to Gambrill Park remaining rough. About fifty cars carried visitors to the park Sunday, with full access later in spring. City sewer and WPA projects continue, while street crews patch and repair blocks on North Bentz, Jefferson, East Sixth, and Broadway sections, as state crews begin temporary fixes across the county.
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High Knob
Arthur H. Cuber
Elmer Sir. Maxwell
Gambrill Park
Shootstown
WPA
PWA
Jefferson
East Sixth street
ostreet
Townsend Fund receipts rise in 1934 35
Washington March 27 AP Totals for the Townsend old age pension organization since 1934 reached 951964.09 dollars. National secretary R E Clements said receipts from January 1934 to January 1936 totaled 7719409 with 180000 for the first three months of this year. He cited these figures while noting bank checks must be reviewed for exact totals.
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Washington
Townsend old age pension organization
R. E Clements
House
James R. Sullivan
yeES- terdar
Plane Missing Over Mexico Sparks Wide Search Efforts
Reported in the Tucson region and Sonora, authorities launched a broad search for a cabin plane missing since Wednesday. Early speculation suggested a crash along the boundary mountains, with officials fearing the craft may have gone down in a remote area near Temnate, though details remain unclear.
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Douglas
Samora
ciuizema
OTsa
Tucson
Sonora
Hauptmann case stirs Hoffman on reprieve debate
Governor Harold Hoffman criticized the Hauptmann case as unfair and prejudiced and said he would consider a further reprieve only if advised he had the right. Hunterdon County Prosecutor Hauck warned of quick action on a second reprieve as wood expert Arch Loner questioned ladder origin, while Hauptmann remained hopeful and police denied new arrests.
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Trenton
XNI
Washington
Hauptmann
Loner
Bronx
Hoffman
Loney
Reynoldstown Wins Grand National in Steeplechase Victory
Reynoldstown repeats as Grand National champion becoming the third horse to win in two consecutive years. Thirty-five horses started with Abd-el-Ker, Sir Davis Lievelyn, and Bachelor among the long shots. Reynoldstown led by twenty lengths at the finish, ahead of Ego and others in a competitive field.
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Reynoldstown
Abd-EL-K'¢er
Reynaudstown
Davis Lievellyn
James V. Rank
Baelor
House Drops Own Plans Takes Up Senate Bill
The House votes to abandon earlier plats and instead adopts a new approach by deeming to drop amendments. Antapell reports March 27 AP note. The move shifts focus from House measures to the Senate bill under consideration.
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House
Senate
Antapell
Three Killed in Pennsy Wreck at Greensburg
A Pennsy train wreck near Greensburg early today left three people dead. Authorities investigated the incident as cleanup and inquiry proceeded at the crash site.
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Greensburg
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