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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1934
Page
10
Jersey grand jury indicts Halptmarn on charges of kidnapping and murder. Proceedings outline alleged abduction and fatal assault with details limited to the indictment. The case path moves toward trial as authorities pursue evidence and legal action.
Col Lindbergh testifies the voice heard in the ransom negotiations in a Bronx cemetery was Hauptmann’s. The indictment for the Lindbergh baby kidnapping was voted by a New Jersey grand jury after a four hour session. Extradition prospects hinge on tomorrow’s actions in Trenton with District Attorney Fowler coordinating the case.
A court case in Lewistown addresses disposal of personal property seized under a debt levy. Harry C. Baugher, his wife and father faced judgment after witnesses testified. The sheriff’s sale proceeded as part of the process with assets including chickens and farm equipment discussed amid proceedings.
Witnesses describe livestock, vehicles, and household items tied to a levy dispute. Clarion in law, a Chevrolet, and an automobile are linked to family members while ownership is disputed. Evidence shows burial of a cow and missing signatures on a note as testimonies unfold.
Frederick County Pomona Grange and Farm Bureau send a tax committee drafted survey to Democratic and Republican candidates for state senate House of Delegates and county commissioners. It asks opinions on income tax local revenue use and liquor tax tied to school funding while urging prompt responses by late October.
Margaret Elizabeth Hamilton 22 ended her life Monday at her Chestnut Grove home by placing a shotgun to her heart as her parents and siblings were away at the Frederick Fair Grounds. She was active in Sunday school and missionary work and her funeral is set for Thursday at Ditron chapel, with interment by Powell and Albaugh.
The text discusses treating farm lands and buildings as a unit for assessment and taxing them based on agricultural use. It argues for reassessment of real and personal property and seeks relief costs separate from Federal government contributions, proposing taxation beyond general property tax.
The item notes George Washington issuing his first veto on a bill for apportioned representation. It cites Boston's Buoy Theater as the first to be sighted by electricity, and mentions the American yacht defeating 14 rivals in a 53 mile race. Commodore John C. Stevens led the New York Yacht Club syndicate. The Bijou theater reportedly lit by Edison, Dec 12, 1882, with 630 lamps.
The left wing general strike in Havana began amid violence and will end at midnight as originally banned unless more trouble develops. The General Strike committee said the action was successful, demonstrated the unions' power, and that new adhesions were being received.
Gov Albert C Ritchie addressed about 1000 in Leonardtown Md criticizing the Republican platform as inconsequential while urging Democrats to unite after nominees are named. He defended his record as the main argument for reelection and labeled GOP planks as weak and rope trick rhetoric. In Baltimore Harry W Nic opened his campaign appealing to Democratic voters and urging loyalty to sound principles over partisanship.
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