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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1936

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Noonday Blaze Damages Market Street Building

A noonday fire on Market Street caused damage to a vacant apartment at 219 North Market Street, owned by the Miller estate, and to Ecker's barber shop and beauty salon at 217 North Market Street. Firefighters fought the blaze from the second floor and garret, with water damage extending through the building. The shop equipment was saved. furniture in the apartment was ruined. insurance coverage was unclear. A short circuit in an electrical wire ignited the fire, with a crowd gathering as authorities investigated.

North Market Street Misa Minnie Eo Miller Ecker Owen E Ecker Miss Ashes Hicks Bieht Catherine Smith Graceham Holden Felton Miller Miss Miller Frederick A. Miller South Bend Ind

Cousin Of Former King Killed In Crash

London report says Prince Alfonso of Bourbon-Orleans son of Infante Alfonso of Spain and nephew to Queen Marie of Romania died in an enforced landing near Madrid after leaving London October 31 with his elder brother Prince of Alvaro en route to Lisbon for a holiday. First information gave few details of the death.

London Alfonso of Bourbon-Orleans Alfonso Spain Madrid F Rat Marie Romania of Alvaro Lisbon

Weather Record Precipitation and Temperatures Summary

Weather record notes precipitation for 24 hours ending 7 am with none. November 1935 totals show 348 inches, exceeding November 1936 by 2 inches. Yesterday’s high and low temperatures, last night’s low, and forecast for tomorrow are listed along with moonrise and weather conditions for the Monocacy and Potomagla streams.

Repetatta Moon Rises

Fireman Killed When His Engine Loses Wheel

A fire engine returning from a suburban call in Baltimore suburb lost a wheel and crashed into two trees, killing one fireman and seriously injuring two others. Police identified the fatally injured man as Lawrence Wheatley. Driver Micon Helmiing and Herbert W. McCauley were hospitalized in serious condition. Witnesses said the left rear wheel spokes collapsed as the truck passed a railroad crossing near CHOWAN.

Baltimore Lawrence Wheatley Micon C Helmiing Herbert W. McCauley

County Firemen Meet and Dine at Walkersville Dinner

Frederick County Volunteer Firemen's Association pledged cooperation with County Commissioners to cut fire hazard at Montevue during their quarterly meeting and dinner. They noted replacement of antiquated equipment at the county home and discussed needs for definite water sources in towns without fire departments like Woodsboro and Buckeystown. 8 T Wirts of Brunswick was elected president, succeeding Charles P. Morl of Emmitsburg, with sixty members attending at Stauffer's. Next meetings set for January 21, 1937, at Grace...

Montevue Frederick County Woodsboro Buckeystown T. Wirts Brunswick Charles P. Morl Emmitsburg Stauffer’s Gracedani

Absolutely No Tax Increase, Harrison Says

Washington reports Senator Harrison of Mississippi, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, asserts there will be absolutely no tax increase by the next Congress and promises a balanced budget within the fiscal year starting July 1. He notes revenue grew faster than expected and emergencies will be trimmed to balance. He predicts no change to the basic tax on undistributed corporate surpluses, but aims to fix imperfections as found.

Washington Harrison Mississippi Senate Finance Committee Congress Rooney Snong Bh Osuipalies

Roosevelt's Ship Enters Caribbean on Pacific Voyage

On November 20 aboard the U S Chester off the coast of the Virgin Islands the presidential party began tropic water plans for the inter American peace conference voyage. The Indianapolis cruiser joined the Chester as they neared land and eyed the approaching equator crossing.

U. S. Chester Eruker Indianapois Roowvelt Buenos Aires King Neptune Virgin Islands

Still Ponders Over Special Session Call

Annapolis Nov 20 Gov Larry W Nice said he would call a special session of the state legislature to act on an unemployment law if it is developed that one is absolutely necessary to protect Maryland interests He hesitated to burden taxpayers with extra expense unless necessary and inescapable He returned to the governor's mansion after attending the governors conference

Annapolis Larry W. Nice Government House

Funeral Sunday for Eli G Haugh Clerk of Frederick County Court

The funeral of Eli G Haugh longtime Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick County who died suddenly from apoplexy will be Sunday at 230 from Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church. The Masons will lead the services, with Dr Benjamin W Meeks and Rev Dr G His Williams officiating. Interment at Mt Olivet. viewing at the funeral home and the late residence. The community mourns a trusted official whose 21 years in office ended abruptly.

el G Fauysh Frederick County Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church Haugh County War Association Circuit Court Ifiich la Chief Acial Waugh aMec Hiy

Rural Carriers To Dine At Laytonsville Saturday

Rural Carriers Association of Maryland and Frederick district holds its fall banquet Saturday night at Modern Woodmen Hall in Laytonsville. Speakers include Mury Simpsen, Pyedterteg, and Martha, with Wes Devath and Zeigard Cooper among attending officers.

Laytonsville Superine Fender Raurin Mall

Behind The Scenes In Washington on Power Regs and TVA

Roosevelt aides push for broader federal regulation of electric power as Arthur Morgan of TVA backs large scale public transmission. The piece notes private utilities resist and debate over TVA power sales to municipalities and cities like Knoxville Nashville and Memphis. It references Lilienthal and Morgan, the 1938 context, and possible shifts in policy ahead of Congress.

Roosevelt Lawrence Pan TVA Arthur Morgan TVA Power Knoxville Chattanooga Memphis Nashville Alabama Mississippi Eet Tva Davidy Lilienthal Harcourt Morgan Ly Miassasippi Valley Authority New York Senate Gowrnor AL Smith Alan Sumer Lagrence NEA Rereter, Inc

Firefighters Contain Vehicle Fire at 336 West Patrick Street

A fire at 336 West Patrick Street Wednesday night, caused by a malfunction in a motorized vehicle, prompted firefighters to evacuate the Independent Engine and Citizens Fire Department. The blaze, initially misreported as a branch fire, was determined not to involve the public power network.

West Patrick Street Irenen Theev Mre Cie Yeung

Davies Named American Envoy to Moscow in 1930

Joseph E Davies, a Wisconsin native and former Federal Trade Commission chair, was appointed American ambassador to Moscow succeeding William C. Bullitt. The White House announced the move as President Roosevelt prepared to depart on a South American voyage. Davies, prominent lawyer and ex-War Industries Board member, had served as economic adviser to Wilson and held later ambassadorial posts. His wife, Marjorie Davies, heiress to a cereal kingdom fortune, was noted for her beauty in New York society reports.

Washington Joseph E. Davies Wrebbeston Fieremat Towyer Marcow White House Wiliam C. Ful Envy Dasvtes Adsbury Committee Democratic Nation Communities Oval Transevelt Lefs Maxon Wisconsin Waterton Dawes Federal Trade Commission TOIB Wilaut War Thindustries Board Wilson Versailles Russia Italy Imelrose New York Macon Marjorie Astoan Davies Yast. Yrar

Stork Derby Will Upheld by Canadian Court

Justice W. E Middleton upheld part of Charles Vance Millar's will clarifying a $500,000 gift to the mother who bore the most children in ten years ending October AI. The ruling confirmed the clause awarding the prize to mothers of legitimate children, with further evidence and executive actions to follow regarding the will's distribution and potential challenges surrounding public policy claims.

Toronto Moy Tandeetton Millar Justice W. BE Mid Dieton W. Eo Middleton Charles Vance Millar Tomtta Hattine Lyshaeettot Middieton

Two Marines Die in Plane Crash Near Annapolis

In a March crash on a farm south of here two Marines from the Maine Corps based at Quantico were killed. Pilot Wirt Glenten and co-pilot Sergey Prank Fen died when the plane dipped low and struck a new onrush of trees near the Southern High School area. The crash occurred during a routine flight, and both victims were immediately removed to a naval hospital.

Annapuc Macy

Hood College Alumnae Week End Formal Dinner Tonight

Preparation for Hood College Alumnae Week End events continues today through Sunday. Distinguished speakers include Dr entry Stahr, Dr Henry To Wade, and Dr W A Merritt, with lectures on biology, economics, and literature. A student gallery, a hot meal, and a chapel service mark Saturday activities while Sunday features a breakfast, a church service, and a final faculty talk.

Hood Hood College Sumday Coltere Eline Dorothy Fillet Medicide Thr Joseph Ho Apple Howl College Entry Stahr Misa Dorothy M. Anderson Tood Alll Coblentz Hall Brodbeek Hall Eersier Nevin Tebert Aichterety Eduction Sid Lw Dror Henry Wade Mule Department of Mude Are Dent Chols

Flood Devastates Iap Town in Akita Prefecture

In Akita Prefecture Japan on November 20 a flood from a mine tailings dam sweeped Iap Town. Thousands trapped by mud and debris. many bodies recovered at nightfall. damage to homes and rail lines. Rescue teams search remaining survivors as operations underway across the region.

Ositucawa Akita Prefecture Japan Railroad Bureau TNO Silmiane

Madrid Residents Flee As Artillery Duel Resumes

Madrid reports a renewed noon artillery duel as62 government and insurgent forces exchange heavy bombardment. Aerial combat earlier involved 16 government planes engaging 44 enemy aircraft with several planes shot down. Rain delayed operations overnight, but frontlines reopened when rainfall ceased.

Madrid Repubienaer University City Erati Rai Wiese Palma Mallorca

Joash Day Planned by Walkersville Church

Walkersville Methodist church schedules Joash Day on Sunday with a 1045 o clock program titled Jonah Day and a procession bearing gifts to Joash Jelumt Roy Fried A Otto serves as pastor. cast includes King Jimah Robert Kershner high priest Rev Mr Otto Captain Ward Crim and four guards. Proceeds to follow the dramatic presentation written by John H Bandmeyer. Usher groups listed and a Junior chorus to perform with Mary Nico mis as organist.

Walkersville Jonah Joes Jelumt Roy Fried A. Otto King Jimah Robert ¢ Kershner Dehotnda Mr Otto Quard Ward Crim Guarda Tarvey Edwards Leonant Kenshnar Gilmore Trout Joe Golsinger King’s Herald Melvin Dintin Prige Kenneth Mercer Donald Smith Maroid ‘Trout John H. Bandmeyer Oudries Zimmerman Joesph Mercer Meats Wimmer Earl Hartock Pew Will I Wimer Lynn Smith eBee Ruth Wisner Preston Hahn Fred Wisner Phirp - Beard Clarence Raven Cacrel Easterday Mary Mercer Mix Teonard Kerehel Misa Mary _Nicoemis Mina Stelema Staulferty Mika Frances Ramsburg Grayson Smith

Spanish War Fears Throttle Wall Street

New York stock trading opened weak amid fears of a wider Spainish conflict and possible regulatory tightening. Markets showed intermittent rallies but drifted as investors weighed impact on government actions and ongoing price swings across commodities and currencies.

Wall Street New York Ternaadl

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