Weather Drought Plagues Frederick City Records
The county endures a severe drought with rainfall 56 percent below normal through November 1930. Monthly figures show January through November far under average, risking the driest year on record as streams run dry and wells deplete. Snowfall aided water reserves, but overall a harsh dry spell persists amid sparse precipitation.
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Fredrick
Frederick
Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau As the “Great Routh of 1930.7 Never Before In Allistocy
Emmitsburg
Sabilwsville
wMperatore
Atlantic Seaboard Still Fosewshrolled and Far Sought
Fragmentary text covers chewed phrases about the Atlantic Seaboard. mentions Canada, vehicles, diet, and a pursuing front. Readable details are sparse, with no clear events, dates, or identifiable names to anchor a concrete news item.
Maryland constitutional change urged in Montgomery County report
Rockville Md Nov 18 The grand jury report praises State s Attorney Robert Peter Jr Police Chief Alvie Moxley and the county force for efficiency and notes overcrowded offices and the need for a new courthouse The report advocates constitutional conven tion consideration by voters and suggests moving theft cases involving small value items to the Police Court to save county costs
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Rockville
Ret
Court House
Robert Peter, Jr
Paditl
Walter Bogsey
Alvie A. Moxley
Grand Juri
Lacyan
Grand Juiry
Montgomery County Bar Association
T Corporation
Pelice
Tascher Service
Petlee
Catholics Worldwide Reach 341 Million Figures Show
Figures show 341 million Catholics worldwide with regional totals including 25,526 in Asiatic areas 3,330,000 in Africa 345,900 in Australia and 900 in an unspecified locale. An item notes a street fight in Alicante Spain dated November 18 with AP reporting on the incident.
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Afzican
Aus
Alicante
Alcan
Spain
Wien Roe Tou and
State Congress of P T A Opens Meeting
The Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers opens its three day convention with a morning session led by G. Lloyd Palmer and H. Ross Coppage. About 200 attendees from Baltimore and other counties reserve for a banquet at the Francis Scott Key hotel. A resolutions committee is named and a program plan meeting is set for November 26 with Dr Ada Arlitt to coordinate state activities.
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Baltmore
Pretterick
Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers
Francis Scott Bey
Frederick
State Board
Othcz
Kingman A. Handy
Baltimoor
Felows
Robert Moss
Agnapels
S. N. Williams
Chesa
Peake City
William Claybaush
Harry BE. Parkhurst
Baltimorel
Wiliam J. Holloway
Wicomico County
Jit Wes
Ada Arlitt
National Congress
G. Lioyd Palmer
H. Ross
Coppage
Baltimore
National P. T. A
Frederick M. Hosmer
Auburn
Iormal Conference
Retr
Douglas Hood
Sinter
Charles Stutl
Hos
Associam R. Semme
No. J. LL. Morris
Ags Hamry Ebes Parkinist
Ics
National politics and market reports mix of dry weather talk
Distant references to party strategy in 1932 and potential wet or dry planks mix with a New York stock market update. Mentions of election bylines and figures surface amid broader commentary on campaigns and voter behavior. Names appear in fragmentary lists and a note directs content to page four.
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Ty Seheons
New York
Masuchin- Obi
Uke
Ler
Reo
Porong
Wadsworth
Republican Party
Lilidell
Devs
Istols
Ohio
Massachusetts
California faces reapportionment after census results
The article outlines how states would gain seats and lose seats based on the latest census. It discusses methods used by the Census Bureau to determine state membership in the House and notes parts of the population, including territories, were excluded from the count. It warns that without action on reapportionment, the House composition remains fixed until Congress acts.
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Pridt Aus
Hak Feluas
Wut
Florida
Fey
New Yorks
Ofa
Puri
Caruth Alban
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Massias
Nebraska
North Dakota
Rhode Islan
South Carolina
South Dakota
TennMesse
Vermont
Virginia
Wisconsin
Taneytown Man Is Buried After Fatal Alto Crash
John Thomas Fleepie of Taneytown dies after being struck by an Alto vehicle. The service will be held at 1 30 PM at home with Rev A T Sutcliffe of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial followed in Mauss Cemetery. pallbearers listed.
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Alen
Marta
Ndchildren
John Frage
Tan
A. T. Sutcltfe
Trinity Luther Church
Mauss Cemetery
Paibeams
DB. J. Hasson
John Yingling
Reuben White
James Welshant
Bernie Crabys
Noa Cuisatl
Prisoner Crumbacker Sentenced After Jail Break
George E Crumbacker one of two inmates at Carroll county jail who attacked Sheriff George C Fowbte on October 21 and fled then tried suicide when recaptured began a five year term Crumbacker got three years for the jail break and two for chicken stealing another year for the assault was to run concurrently Zepp Crumbacker partner remains at large in Baltimore on November 1 18 AP report
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Altoday
Baltimore
David [Ner Ot Jr
Wesley Mansfield
Thomas Johnson
Imene Middletown
Mansfeld
Manristrate
Roberts
Mansfield
Young Roberts
Hargett
Mansfeld Linst
LeRoy Mrez5
Chevrolet
Grumbine
Westminster
Erbana
James
Myers
David
Lincoln High School
Frederick
James Roberts
George Hoffman
David Roberts
Cuarie
W. Smith
Mansfield Deniat
Johnson
Middletown
Hitler, Bartais
Devilbiss
Macry Cohen
Mid Dietown
Cirmuis Gouri
House of Connection
Mars~ Beld
East Patrick Street
Justice Bowers
Fannie Riggles
All Saints
George E. Crumbackt
Carroll County
George C. Fowbte
Maryland
Crumbacker
Sheri Foxbir
George O. Zepp
Inbound Mangere Held By Dense Chesapeake Fog
The steamship Mangere inbound from Norfolk to Baltimore remained aground near Cedar Point in Chesapeake Bay with more than a dozen vessels stalled as fog persisted. The Weather Bureau reported little improvement overnight and warned conditions would hamper sea and air transport until tomorrow.
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Baltimore
Mangere
Norfolk
Cay
Chesapeake Bay
Cedar Point
Former police coroner held after wild ride
Baltimore report says Dr Albert Was held under $1,007 bond after an alleged automobile ride through the business district. The incident involved Myers and a controversial report about borers.
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Baltimore
Albert
Plan to reopen Arkansas banks after closures
Lite Rock Nov 14 Plans to reopen about 43 banks that suspended temporarily or closed were under way. The American Exchange Trust Co in Little Rock, the state's largest bank, suspended for five days, followed by others with deposits exceeding 27 million dollars. A B Banks, president of the American Exchange, said directors aimed to obtain community pledges and capital support to guarantee safety and restore stability.
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Rds
Calpanies
Levine Denies Forgery Charge At Vienna Trial
Charles A. Levine appeared before the Vienna police court denying a forgery charge. Police said Levine ordered metal dies and matrices to coin coins resembling French francs passing as francs from the French Chamber of Commerce. He claimed his aim was to cast medals and denied any criminal intent.
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Vienna
Charles A. Levine
Levine
Chamber of Commerce
Dadig
Strike in Madrid Ends Amid Uncertain Turmoil
A fragmented report notes Madrid strike ending amid worker unrest and unclear outcomes. The document mentions overseas violence with a fatal incident in Barcelona linking to the broader disruption.
Belasco Recovers From Pneumonia Attack
Broadway figure David Belasco, famed stage director, faced a serious pneumonia bout but began rallying after being brought home. His condition improved as medical staff reported cautious progress.
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David
Plan to Build Roads Aids Jobless In Frederick County
Frederick County leaders endorse a ten year road bond plan to aid unemployed by directing funds to road work without raising taxes. A county emergency association reports 216 applicants, mostly men 20 to 35, seeking jobs, with work to include timbering and road projects across multiple districts.
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Ag Ai Ss
Frederick Crouth E Association
Ors
House of Delegates
Court Hay
Bend
Hermes D. Baker
Frederick County
Frederick City
Weil
New Market
Thurmont
Woodsboro
Middletown
Jefferson
Urbana
Holmes D. Baker
Baker
Emory L Coblentz
T. Poole Jones
Asso i F. W
John Gilne
Indictments Reveal Air Smuggling Scheme Uncovered
Federal indictments detail an air smuggling operation linking Caraga to the United States. The scheme involved syndicates coordinating with smugglers to move contraband over weeks, despite enforcement efforts.
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