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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1931
Page
10
County buildings at Montevue are described as antiquated in a terse present day notice. The item mentions a grand jury under a stark, minimal header and conveys a sense of official critique, with no additional details on actions or dates.
A nine day Frederick county grand jury examined 203 witnesses, issued 73 presentments and indictments, commended Sheriff Crum and State's Attorney Skin, and urged county commissioners to study improvements. They found Montevue Hospital facilities outdated, recommended shower baths at the jail, and suggested selecting economical building plans for future structures while maintaining safety and cleanliness.
The report urges installing a cage and improving Vollet courthouse facilities to aid order. It notes cautions near the West All Saints block and calls the Frederick Police to address risk. Montevue inmates total 134 with breakdowns by race and gender, plus 24 in a separate count. Appreciation is voiced for secretary Thomas Mumford, jurist Claude Will, and the court stenographer Carl E. Holtz.
Seventh grade civics classes at Church Street School Chester Ct organized in September by adopting constitutions and electing officers for two months. Officers for 7-3, 7-2, 74, 73, and 7-1 include presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, and treasurers with various student names listed as officers.
Oct. 2 Washington reports renewed public and private efforts to relieve joblessness. President Hoover pushes federal action amid air of relief programs. A Chamber of Commerce panel proposes an unofficial production and employment plan through a national planning board. Details reflect broad government and corporate involvement.
An elderly couple, William and Nora Thorne, were found dead from gas in a rented Cambridge Place room in Washington. Newspapers stuffed windows and doors, a note to Nora’s brother in Baltimore, and a deed to a burial plot were found with their bodies. Police say the deaths appear to be a joint self inflicted act amid illness and unemployment.
On Oct 3 1917 Count Caernin the Austrian Hungarian foreign minister spoke at Budapest amid Jewish tensions, urging peace only if opponents drop economic war and indemnity demands. He warned if enemies push ongoing casualties, Austria Hungary will revise terms.
Miss Caroline Wo attends a testing event with Mrs. Hazy M Howard. Mrs. J. C. Horine and other attendees give benediction at the home of Mr. C. Hine on October 4.
After testimony from about twelve witnesses including four physicians a jury summoned by Charles Crum found Ralph W Stull of unsound mind and unable to manage business affairs The proceedings were brought by his wife Grace R Stull to secure disposition of their roughly $400 estate He is detained at Sykesville State Hospital for treatment with doctors testifying to his condition and a possible restoration beyond two years
Roanoke Virginia October 2 Bishop James Cannon Jr accuses presiding Bishop D Mouton of discourtesy at the three day Baltimore conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South He declares in a farewell address that in three years at the conferences he has not seen a bishop so humble toward another Mouton listens but ends the session without reply Also reported are social events in nearby towns with local residents.
Frederick County firemen from city and rural departments formed a county-wide association. The meeting in Frederick included demonstrations by ladder and pumper companies, with speeches by Dudley Page, Dr. Lester Smith, Mayor Munshower, and state and local fire officials. Officers elected were F. Lester Smith president, Stoner and Grams vice presidents, Robert L. Smith secretary, and Jess Renner treasurer.
Br Thasus Lipoc, described as Brttair's famed spectamien, rises in the sports world aiming to set a mark in the United States. The report notes he stands among top students and athletes shaping a notable athletic season.
The question of what constitutes unreasonable parking in front of city homes was debated in Police Court Friday evening before Justice Sherman P. Bowers. William C. Martin claimed Lord Motor Company cars parked daily in front of his home. Isaac Lord denied ongoing practice, acknowledging occasional front-of-house parking but not unreasonable. Since no charge was entered, the magistrate urged cooperation to prevent unreasonable parking and said he would consult City Attorney James for further guidance. In related cases, Hiram Jacobs faced pending charges for operating under the influence, John Fox was convicted of intoxication and jailed for three days, and William Hahn was fined for drunkenness. Several others faced forfeitures or charges involving licenses, with collateral noted in multiple cases.
In Washington on October 2, Sen Borah urged world wide adoption of bi metallism to swap the gold standard. The discussion with President Hoover at a White House luncheon touched Prohibition, disarmament, naval spending, and the Western agricultural outlook.
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