City Fathers Weigh Bond Issues And Escalator Plan
A fragmentary report describes Frederick city officials debating bond issues for funding and an escalator idea on South Market Street. The meeting touched on school closings due to a measles outbreak, police actions, budget questions, and a greenbag with alderman appointments. Additional prize events and a Legion–Boy Scout program were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Market Street
Jack Henne
Wiham Michael
Francis Hoffman
John James
Old One
Lattor
Charles Routtahn
James McCanner
Parkway PTA Meeting Postponed One Week
The Parkway School PTA regular monthly meeting is postponed from Monday evening May 7 to Monday evening May 14. An executive committee meeting will be held at 7 p.m with the section of officers at 7 20 p.m.
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Parkway P.T. A
P.T. A
Parkway School
Mellon Tax Dispute Stirs Federal Action
Andrew W Mellon announced an additional tax assessment totaling 1 319 080 30 and a 699 940 45 penalty for 1931 along with plans to appeal for a refund. He said the levy followed a prior substantial payment and noted he had given 3 800 000 for charitable and educational purposes. Attorney General Cummings claimed Mellon knew the basis of the extra assessments and suggested Mellon is not as uninformed as he states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew W. Meec
the Treassy
Federal Grand Jury
Mellon
Basil Washington
Mary
Cummings
Andrew W. Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Curmings
Melon
Prisburgh
Drunken Driving Sees Man Fined and Imprisoned
John Richardson of Monrovia was fined 180 dollars plus costs or 60 days in jail after a Friday morning incident in Frederick involving an attempted purchase of cigarettes in a car owned by a Kemptown man. He faced additional penalties for drunken driving operating without a license and reckless driving, with more charges hinted after further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Richardson
Frederick
Kemptown
Richardson
Sherman P Bowers
Jai
Omcer
George Layman
East Patrick Street
C. F. Lansen
Kemptoun
Gietn
Harold Person Heffner
Adolph Hane
Simiih
House of Correction
Eno
A. F. Anderson
Justice Bruere
EaLon
Marsland Prison Terms Handed Down in Assault and Robbery Case
Long terms in Marsland penitentiary were imposed this week for Ray Etheridge and co defendants identified as Simer and Lrarisients. They were convicted of assaulting a car driver and robbing him. State police later detained them due to prior records. Judge John W. Washington presided in county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Wolf
Mr and Airs
James D. Johnson
Carnival Company
Wolf
The
Carnival
William F Steiner
Arthur Hoffman
Johnson
State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Washington
Peoples Court
Alton V. Gerringer
Greenwood Transfer Hauling Company
J. R Miller
John Brinkley
Marsland Penitentiary
Finan
Ray Etheridge
Simer
State Poore
Evnetidze
Siever
John W
Washington County
Ware
House Vote Large for Stock Exchange Measure
Washington May 4 Government regulation of the nations stock exchanges was approved by a dominant bi partisan majority in the House. The vote was 280 to many amendments defeated and the bill now goes to the Senate where a similar measure awaits consideration. Detained at a Baltimore meeting Dr Charles H Conley and Mrs Conley received an ovation as they entered the ballroom of the Armory for a Center For Governor Club dance attended by 400 to 500 guests from the city and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Stock Exchange
Severa
Scate Armory
Center-For-Governor Club
Baltimore
Charles H. Conley
Conley
Maryland My Maryland
M. Akers
Samuel H. Rosenstock
Victoire Conler
H. Jewett Orth
James H. Grove
James Ayer
Daniel E. Wight
Lloyd C. Culler
Harry A. Algire
David Hagan
Southerners
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival Crowded in Winchester
In Winchester Virginia on May 4 crowds gathered despite threatening skies and possible showers for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival events. Officials including J Pickner Arthur and others decided the day’s program would proceed as planned amid uncertain weather and security preparations. Police estimated large crowds forming near the festival area with spectators watching activities and parade preparations unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Brmeing
Chester Dunne
S Prekram
J Pickner Arthur
Bellereal
Tis Cays
Birs
John Haucen
Shenandoah Méon
Warisvainn
Eerawds
Appie
Charters Cancelled By American Legion In New Mexico
The American Legion national executive body canceled several posts in New Mexico after months of inquiry into alleged violations of organizational rules. The action followed recommendations from leaders in Denver and coordination with officials, with the posts facing loss of charter status.
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Snanapois
American Legion
Ing of
New Mexico
Denver
ITA Jen
Ne A Davis
Mexico
British aid sought in Dillinger hunt
London reports Chicago police cabled British Isles to stop John Dillinger and companion. Greenock Belfast Liverpool customs officers to screen Duchess of York arrivals. vessel due Greenock Saturday. A Liverpool detective cites strong evidence Dillinger boarded the ship. In Chicago three units led by Melvin Purvis, Lieut Frank Reynolds, and Capt Dan Gulburt renew a metropolitan-wide manhunt.
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London
London Herald Today
Chicago
British Isles
John Dilnger
United States
Herald
Greenock
Scotland
Belfast
Liverpool
Duchess of York
Dilinger
Halifax
N.S
St. John
N. B
John Dilinger
Melvin Purvis
Department of Investigation
Frank Reynolds
Dan Gulbert
Spring Festival Friday Queen crowned at Moose event
The Moose Spring festival featured a Queen contest crowned by Evelynne Huffer Miss Middletown with the highest votes. Maids of honor were Peggy Posie Catherine Ceci Helen Fogie and Pauline Bont. City officials Exner Munstower and aides presided as gifts were given amid a decorated stage. final standings list several regional contestants.
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Exner F. Munstower
Russell A. Hahn
Harvey Mifer
Middie‘stown
Everynce Huffer
Bono
Union Bridge
Peggy Posie
Lime Klin
Catherine Ceci
Frederick
Helen ¥. Fogie
Mass
Fredenex
Pauline Bont
Ness
Sion
Middletown
Evelynne Huffer
Imon Bria Catherine
MM. Dieree
Ms. Airy
Dordt
Jefferson
Baik
Frederci
Macy N
Munshewer
New
Mary
Roosevelt to Attend W. H. Woodin Funeral
President Roosevelt plans to attend the funeral of W. H. Woodin, with Mrs. Roosevelt accompanying him. The event is set for tomorrow. notable attendees and family members are expected to be present.
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Roosevelt
W. H. Woodin
Roassvel
Tomorow
Roosete
Perkins
Four Seamen Lose Lives In Sea Grounding Incident
On May 4 four seamen lost their lives when the Norwegian motor ship Peacock grounded near the Columbia River. Three men were washed overboard and one was killed. The vessel was being towed toward Astoria by a coast guard cutter, per J Moore and Company, agents for the line operating in the Pacific South African service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childar
Peacock
Terch
Columbia River
Moore and Company
Paexe
Astoria
Tate
Coast Guard
Biscontine Air Routes Discontinues Six Major Paths
May 4 report states Lester D L Ser mour president of American Air lines announced suspension of service on six major routes. The company will revise schedules, with America Lines operating three routes to main hubs and four others to be covered until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biscontine Air
Chitazo
TWO KILLED MANY HURT IN FREAK WINDSTORM NEAR TULSA
A freak storm near Aistuia, twelve miles southeast of Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 4 killed at least two people and destroyed numerous homes. Ambulances responded as rescuers and witnesses described the morning event and its destructive winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Aistuia
Tack
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Anc
Amazemen
South Market
Cty Hall
Niews
Edward Nogie
Colto
City Register
Clinton Hughes
Tomo
Cy Register
Bours
Marcy Nogie
Imc Uding
Picae
John Sarc
Tazo Brus
Noah Jeaxmne
Ja Renn
McCanser
Hofman Ana
Nes
Acote
Waa
McCurdy
American Legion Post
Boy Scout
Legion Aunnary
Wall Street
Fon Cs
Aiogody
Treasury Dept
Conley Club
Armory
Bill
Dillinger Hunt
Outlaw
Lucy Cotton
Thomas Magran
Derson
Nent Socialitts
New York
Cancer Institute
Setee
Neas Adiertsac Invest Im It
C. E. Cline & Son
Prederick
Neas
Carty
C. C. Carty Incorporated
Patrick St
Frederick, Md
Hendrickson
Baereze
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