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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1930
Page
12
Richard Jf. Ecker, 25, of Loses His Life Wearing Union gear at a cement company plant in a fatal accident. Police investigate cause and confirm the victim belonged to a local union.
Ecker, a plant worker, died from electrocution at a Frederick County quarry after a short circuit. Fellow employees found his body and removed the current. Dr. Marsh said death was instantaneous. Coroner ruled the death an accident due to the victim's own negligence. He is survived by his wife.
John Cronenburg 33 of New Market was kicked in the abdomen by a horse while working on his farm Friday afternoon. He was taken to Frederick City Hospital Friday evening with injuries described as not serious. A family member brought him to the hospital. details of the incident are scarce.
Sherman Texas May 9 A mob stormed the Grayson County Courthouse as George Hughes a Black man awaited transfer. Rangers and local officers used tear gas. the crowd attacked with fists and clubs. The building burned and Hughes body remained in the vault as guards stood back awaiting orders from Dan Moody to avoid shooting. Five white youths were publicly seized during the riot.
The contract for curb and gutter on both sides of Court Street block between West Second and Third streets, formerly Whipenart's ally, is awarded to LeRoy Hoke. Work to start next week and paving with Barber asphalt planned after completion. A nearby band concert at Baker Park Friday night was postponed due to illness of Henry S Meller. new date to be announced.
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