City reports strong tax receipts and water rent progress
City records show 55 percent of the 1937 38 tax levy collected in the first month with September receipts near 125 000 and 67 000 collected midweek Discounts of 3 percent for September 2 percent from today and 1 percent starting November 1 are in effect Water rent year begins with substantial delinquency cleared since June and annual rents and licenses projected near 60 000 Garbage contract extended while municipally owned trucks are readied for delivery from Oshkosh to Frederick
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City Register
Louis E. Eichelberger
Eichelberger
Albert A. Schroeder
Schroeder
Chas
Masser
Culler
Oshkosh
Wis
Arthur Culler
Frederick
Jones Re Appointed As Employment Head
Annapolis AP reports Gov Harry W Nice reappointed Colonel Harry C Jones as State Employment Commissioner for six years. Jones was first appointed February 1935 to fill the unexpired term of Oliver C Short. The term just expired at midnight.
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Annapolis
Harry W. Nice
Harry C. Jones
Col Jones
Oliver C. Short
Weather Summary for October 1936 to Oct 1 1937
Weather record shows none precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 5 pm yesterday. October to date precipitation totals, October normal 2.58 inches, actual 5.23 inches in 1936. Excess precipitation in 1937 through October 1 at 7.42 inches. Yesterday high 73, low 46. Year ago highs and lows 70 and 50. Sun set 5 55 pm, sunrise 6 07 am. Moon rises 4 14 am, moonset 4 329 pm. Streams Potomac and Monocacy clear.
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Potomac
Monocacy
Behind The Scenes In Washington Between Roosevelt And Lewis
Washington observers describe a tense but easing standoff between President Roosevelt and labor leader John L. Lewis. White House talks led to conciliatory tones, with both sides wary of a split that could destroy labor power. Inside reports say Roosevelt holds leverage, while Lewis seeks broader union strength and alliances, notably with Sidney Hillman.
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Washington
Ger
Roosevelt
John L. Lewis
Lewis
White House
Administration
Labor Jeader
Cc. 1. O
C. Ilo
Sidney Hillman
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
A. F. of L
C. I. O. Entente
Town Deposits Frozen by Bank Receivership
The town’s funds used to pay operating expenses are largely frozen at Farmers Bank and Trust Company now in receivership. A bank official tampered with the town’s accounts, complicating the receiver’s ability to determine the balance. The pass-book shows 2875 for current expenses until October tax money arrives, and the receiver demands checks or copies before funds can be claimed.
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Corporation of Charles
Farmers Bank and Trust Company
Four Indicted in Montgomery by Grand Jury
A Montgomery grand jury indicted four officials, including two county officers and two recent resignations, in Rockville on Thursday night. Embezzlement totals ranged from $31.25 to $552 with overall loss about $1,000. Indicted: E. J. Gray, P. Ray Souder, Payton Mannar, and Gerald Warthen. Grand jury urged dissolving the liquor-control board and reforming county accounting and welfare oversight.
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Montgomery
Montgomery County
Rockville
E. J. Gray
Edgemoor
P. Ray Souder
Damascus
Payton Mannar
Potomac
Bethesda
Gerald Warthen
Kensington
Gray
Souder
Mannar
Warthen
Grand Jury Still at Work in September Deliberations
A Saturday session of the September grand jury entered its eleventh day with many witnesses remaining unexamined at noon. Sheriff Hiltner reported extra summonses for tomorrow while State's Attorney Bowers anticipated the earliest adjournment. Jurors toured Monlevue and the jail, plans to include findings in the report to the court. An indictment converted assault with intent to kill into manslaughter against Edward Williams of All Saints street, tied to the death of Mary Griffith from a May gunshot. Williams was jailed after arrest by Deputy Smith and Chief Bartgis following the indictment.
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Orphans’ Court
Register of Wills Office
Sherif Roy M. Hiltner
Sherman P. Bowers
Monlevue
Edward Williams
All Saints Street
Williams
Mary Grifith
Charles W. Smith
Allen Bartgis
Police Seek Death Car After Colesville Fatal Hit Run
Montgomery county police appeal to offcers and residents to locate a 1935 Ford believed involved in a Sunday morning fatal collision that killed farm laborer John E Jenkins near Colesville. The car shows a broken left headlight lens a damaged windshield and left fender and was painted black. Intruders caused disarray at Liberty High School and some ice cream was stolen from the cafeteria.
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Montgomery County
John E. Jenkins
Colesville
J. William Garrett
Garrett
Liberty High School
Elmer K Chandlee
Grand Jury Recommends Police Input in Restitution Cases
The grand jury urged county officials to consult the chief of police and the State's attorney before accepting restitution in irregular county funds cases. It also advised compulsory blast tests for drivers in alcohol related accidents. The jury reviewed many cases, examined 137 witnesses, and returned 75 indictments.
Foes Of Jackson Hold Meeting In Baltimore
Baltimore Oct 1 Dr Charles H Conley candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor in 1934 said party leaders held conferences to discuss candidates who might oppose Mayor Howard W Jackson of Baltimore for Governor No endorsements were decided upon to his knowledge He said he had not yet chosen a side Attendees included William S Gordy Jr State Comptroller Hooper S Miles State Treasurer Mayor Thomas W Koon of Cumberland Howard Bruce Democratic national committeeman William Curran of Baltimore opponent of Jackson Also present were Dr J Hubert Wade Boonsboro member of the State Tax Commission Joseph P McCurdy president of the State Federation of Labor and John N Mackall former Roads Commission chairleader of the campaign against Jackson reportedly backed Attorney General Herbert R Conor for the nomination Jackson and Lansdale Lasseer president of the State Senate were the only formally announced candidates for the next year’s primary
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Baltimore
Charles H. Conley
Howard W. Jackson
Conley
Wiliam S Gordy, Jr
Hooper S. Miles
Thomas W Koon
Cumberland
Howard Bruce
William Curran
Jackson
Clarence W. Miles
J. Hubert Wade
Boonsboro
State Tax Commission
Joseph P McCurdy
State Federation of Labor
John
Frack Fire Damages Farmer Dutrow Truck on Tug Bridge
A gasoline spill on a hot exhaust at Tug Bridge near Frederick ignited a fire on farmer Dutrow’s old truck. Three mules east of Frederick Independent Hose Company extinguished the blaze. About half the fertilizer load was lost and no insurance covered the vehicle.
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Myrellin Dutrow
Qear Peart
Frederick
Dutrow
Black To Speak From Friend's Living Room
Associate Justice Hugo La. Black will address the nation from the living room of a modest home in Washington Chevy Chase. The radio speech, planned with his friends, will cover the dispute over his appointment to the Supreme Court and airs at 9:20 p.m. local time.
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Washington
Oet 1
Hugo la. Black
Chevy Chase
Black
Supreme Court
Firemen respond to Grove Lime firm blaze at home
Frederick firemen were called to the Grove Lime Co plant near this city at 9:00 p.m. to extinguish a fire believed to have started in a home. The blaze was described as minor and a general alarm was sounded.
Showdown With Il Duce Near In Spain Crisis
London reports Britain and France edge toward a formal draft inviting Italy to a three power conference on Spain’s civil war. Mussolini seeks to block the move while Count Thine Grandi attempts to derail presentation in Rome. The aim is to force withdrawal of Italian volunteers aiding the insurgents and avoid wider policy shifts benefiting Russia.
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London
Britain
France
Italy
Spain
Mussolini
Rome
Thine Grandi
Anthony Fden
Grand
Italan
Russia
Valencia
Buying Demand Leaves New York Stock Market
Oct 1 New York trading opened with subdued demand across equities. Modest improvements in gold copper and miscellaneous issues failed to offset pressure as offerings limited early gains and by near the fourth hour losses of two or more points appeared in major issues. Ticker movement was sluggish and deal volume remained thin. Pound sterling opened at 4953/18.
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New York
API
Copeland Foresees Unbeatable New Deal in 1940
Senator Royal Copeland of New York asserted the New Deal would be invincible in 1940 with Roosevelt LaFollette or John L. Lewis as presidential candidates. He said only a strengthened third party could beat it, warning that organization, not splintered votes, would decide the outcome.
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Washington
Royal Copeland
New York
U. S. Condemns Hankow Bombing as Tokyo Denies Liability
The United States denounces the Japanese bombing of Hankow and asserts concern over civilian damage. Tokyo rejects responsibility for harm to American property and disclaims liability in the incident.
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U. S
Hankow
U. S. Holds Invaders Responsible to Owners
The United States says Japan is accountable for injuries to Americans or their property in China, while Japan refuses liability. The dispute deepens as Sino-Japanese hostilities continue, with observers unsure if the issue will provoke concrete actions unless major damage to American interests occurs. The text notes Secretary Hull’s prior efforts to protect U S rights under international law.
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Washington
Japan
China
United States
Yiull
Dr William Trail to Treat Driver After Jefferson Pike Crash
Clyde Droneburg of 120 West Patrick Street woke in Dr William E Trail’s office after his auto struck a culvert on the Jefferson pike. Droneburg, an employee of Central Restaurant, suffered facial injuries and possible rib damage as he traveled from Brunswick. he was driven to the hospital by taxi for X rays. He recalled being tired and possibly falling asleep, with the accident occurring near Jefferson on the Frederick side.
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Clyde Droneburg
West
Patrick Street
Jefferson Pike
William E Trail
Droneburg
Central
Croneburg
Brunswick
Jefferson
Frederick
Trail
Franco Preparing For New Attack On Madrid
Franco massed forces on the Madrid front as insurgent infantry probing the Coruna road northwest of Madrid pushed toward government trenches near Gijon. The attack aimed to breach outlying defenses with heavy losses reported in the barbed wire network.
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Hendaye
Francisco Franco
Madrid
Gijon
Coruna
Chinese claim rout of Japanese at Kiangwan in Shanghai front
Shanghai dispatch reports Chinese defenders achieving a counterattack victory near Kiangwan with claims of surrounding and annihilating 500 Japanese soldiers. Japanese sources acknowledge evacuation of center buildings but maintain rear lines hold. Casualty tallies cite Japanese 7,540 losses over five weeks, Chinese losses at 20,000 killed and 35,000 wounded.
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Shanghai
Hankow
Canton Railway
Harry Yarnell
United States Asiatic Eet
United States
Nelson T. Johnson
Yarnell
Johnson
An Irow
Kiangwan
Kiangwan Ei
China asks League to name Japan aggressor in Sino-Japanese war
Geneva October 1 China formally urged the League of Nations advisory committee on the Sino-Japanese war to declare Japan an aggressor and condemn the violation of international law and constitutional obligations. Dr V K Wellington Koo submitted the draft resolution demanding condemnation of the illegal blockade of the Chinese coast and that the facts be treated as external aggression.
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Geneva
China
League of Nations Advisory Committee
United States
V. K. Wellington Koo
LA League
Japan
Roosevelt to view logging crew top big tree
President Roosevelt and his party, after heavy rain, planned to resume the Olympic peninsula loop trip with a morning stop at a CCC center. A logging crew would top a large tree in view of the presidential party during a brief stop.
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Lake Crescent
Wash
Roosevelt
Olympic Peninsula Loop
C. CC
Arabian Mayor Held For British Murder
Jerusalem October 1 Arab mayor Dr Hussein Khalidi of Jerusalem and other leaders were arrested in connection with the assassination of the British commissioner of Galilee and his bodyguard Fuad Suha secretary of the higher committee was detained and authorities planned to detain the entire committee.
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Jerusalem
Hussein Khalidi
Arab Higher Committee
Galilee
Fuad Suha
Girl Parachute Jumper Dies In Farmville Va
Gloria Allen, 17, died in Farmville Virginia after injuries from a 1700 foot fall when her parachute ripped. The professional parachute jumper received two blood transfusions at a local hospital. she was from Batavia New York.
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Farmville, Va
Farmville
Gloria Allen
Batavia
N.Y
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Damascus Bank
Claybourne Mannar
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