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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1936
Page
1
In Allegany and Frederick counties LeGore led GOP rivals for the state relie congressional nomination, carrying the district and county majorities. Weinberg and other opponents conceded as LeGore pressed toward the November ballot with supporters optimistic about the party’s slate.
In Frederick County, ward by ward totals highlight Republican support for congressional contenders. Chew led or topped most precincts in Brunswick and many Frederick area districts, with Plummer favored outside Brunswick and Lewis strong in several zones. In the Sixth District, LeClerc led over Stewart for the Republican nomination as David Lewis defeated Clay Plummer in a separate race.
Campaign chatter in Maryland and Pennsylvania shows Breckinridge supporters declaring Republican gains as Roosevelt trails in Maryland and Pennsylvania results. Maryland figures cited 17 501 for Breckinridge and 6 407 for Roosevelt from 1 370 precincts with 1 634 unannounced delegation. Cadwalinder quoted on the party line with a warning about constitutional threats and political reform.
Chicago lawyers disclosed a plan to use a newly discovered federal statute to obtain a writ of habeas corpus for Al Capone held at Alcatraz. If available, they would file in the federal court in San Francisco seeking release from the eleven year sentence. The case hinges on a single word in the statute deemed a potent legal grammar tool.
The Zonta Club met at Hotel Frederick and invited Salvation Army young girl workers from Bursta nex for Youth Week. Guests will dine and be entertained by club members as part of an informal evening and business session. Mrs M J Croghan sang in observance of National Music Week. National Inter City dinner planned with Washington Hagerstown and Frederick clubs in Hagerstown on May 12.
Milo Reno 71 of Des Moines, president of the National Farmers Holiday Association, died of an acute heart attack in Excess Springs Massachusetts after influenza and rheumatism followed a severe cold. He had arrived March 7 seeking recovery, then worsened and passed away at a local hotel.
Persistent buying lifted stock prices across most categories in New York trading. The day saw a broad upturn driven by short covering and technical factors as bonds followed stocks higher while the dollar and several currencies showed mixed moves.
A barn burned on the property of ATS Dmaiinein near Wee Pattie MO Ay CTA. The blaze prompted investigation by Babinean from Waoerdton aPaumaataner and Mr. Autry.
Fragmented OCR summary notes unclear figures for Frederick County Democratic totals. Mentions convention and candidates with scattered letters and numbers. No coherent results or official tallies available in readable text.
Returns from Maryland show President Roosevelt leading Col Henry Breckinridge by about five to one for the state’s 16 Democratic convention votes. Early tallies from Baltimore and county totals indicate Roosevelt holding a large advantage as California and South Dakota held primaries.
The Presbyterian Mite Society for women of the church held a covered dish luncheon Monday at one o'clock in the serial rooms. Miss Siamers, Hood College student, sang several vocal selections with Miss Miriam Rhoads on piano. A social event and dance were planned for May 28 with L Sifford as president and Mrs Samuel Foreman Jr. chairing the dance committee.
A group described as traveling under a misspelled age arrives from Washington to the Francis Sears Key Hotel. The gray and a party from ToC Threeaere are noted as staying in the area, with references to matwmnal interest and local vicinity.
Article details a broad tax levy replacing receipts tax with a 1 cent per dollar admissions tax on events from bingo and card parties to amateur theatricals and dances. Barber shops and beauty parlors face a 10 percent tax on cosmetics sales and related preparations. exemptions are limited. The ruling covers hotels, theaters, cabarets, and public venues, with cities unlikely to be exempt. Proceeds fund state relief programs, and enforcement includes penalties for nonpayment.
The Board of Missions convened at Parkwayclave of Chatthis ely on Monday to discuss development of the Muccen Mera project and future work. Rev Ate Rortovvr led the session with briefings on program aims while noting limited attendance. no concrete actions or dates were announced.
A fragmented report reviews Republican reactions to the New Deal era. It notes Senator Hoover ally patterns, candidates like Dickinson versus London, and the dog food controversy as a symbol of policy critique and campaign rhetoric.
London and Washington report Italian troops entered Addis Ababa amid fighting and unrest. Sir Sidney Horton notes British observers expect order as Emperor Selassie’s treasury and jewels are moved. The United States confirms foreigners will be protected as Italian forces advance from Mesay.
Poll counts reported from several districts show incomplete totals as six precincts are unaccounted. Names Miller Nicklin and others appear in scattered figures with district tallies for Clayrstt Alltkans Washington Frederck Montgomery and related areas.
Frederick businessmen push for rebuilding the river bridge at Whites Ferry while the commission delays a site decision. Petitioners argue relocation to Point of Rocks would harm Loudoun County trade, with costs estimated around 300 dollars to rebuild.
Condemnation proceedings by the state commission target a bridge at Yarpers Peery. Seven deeds of trust securing about 800 million dollars prompt a title clearance. An abstract has been filed for the court to assemble mortgages into a single title for action, with processes to portend road commission review.
Fragmentary text mentions a factory, privacy issues, a fence or barrier, and police concerns. It references an offer to hire a trusted person and a 600 chairman named Peteher involved in an unknown dinette or appointment. The passage includes garbled phrases about verification and a potential question about a wind or bom ottret.
Mrs Rufus D Bewman of Washings ram a M ee tha mete leads the Mothers And Daughters banquet planned for Thursday evening at 6 30 at the church of the Brethren in Washington Mrs Bowman is regional director of Home Enrichment Work of the Jehured and Mrs John W Wolfe is local director Arrangements are led by Mrs Waite nensrom and the committee includes Mrs Frances S Galther for decorations and tables The event will be held in the rooms of the primary department.
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