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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1937
Page
3
Frederick residents split on using a peach tree limb to locate underground water. Harry L. Davis recalls using it during a drought and reports ample water now, while Robert L. Warfield says he has some faith after seeing it demonstrated in his area.
A Maine University report notes a curious claim about peach tree limb divining for underground streams. Local testimonies from R Dewey Brown and others near Clackets ville Freder ick McKuair Lime Kiln reflect skepticism about the method's reliability, while a separate note describes a bovine horn transplant yielding a single spike on a calf, an unusual claim from the University of Maine.
Lewis Barfield of Newport News was sentenced to 18 months in the House of Correction after Justice Walter E. Sinn found him guilty of an aggravated assault and battery on Nora M. Fogle. The attack followed an evening encounter near Fifth and Market streets as Barfield, drinking with others, pursued Fogle after a bump and grabbed her shoulders. She struck him with an empty milk bottle. officers later arrested him.
Japanese planes attacked Shantung coastal cities including Tsingtao and Shanghai Pootung. Chinese forces withdrew as floods slowed advances toward Jinan and canal dikes flooded low-lying areas. Foreigners fear renewed shelling of Shanghai’s International Settlement amid reports of ore resources being seized in Shansi and moves to absorb the South Chahar regime at Kalgan.
Jerusalem dispatch reports growing fear of new terrorism threats spreading through holy sites. Officials warn residents and visitors to stay vigilant as authorities coordinate security measures and monitor possible extremist actions amid renewed tensions in the region.
President Roosevelt indicated the United States would push the forthcoming nine power treaty conference to seek mediation of Japan's undeclared war on China. He warned that future proposals depend on whether mediation succeeds, and noted the U.S. had not yet received a formal invitation to the Brussels conference. In London, Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden urged swift action to prevent Spain from dragging Europe into conflict.
Britain and France declare unity to support the non intervention committee and warn Italy of British and French displeasure. A Brussels power conference echoing Chamberlain and Roosevelt signals readiness to work with others under the declaration. London notes prepared for tomorrow's meeting outline coordinated notes by Britain and France.
Notes reportedly issued in extended Paris and London conferences demand immediate recall of foreign troops from Spain. The documents appear identical in substance, signaling Italy’s last chance to withdraw before democracies intervene, with heavy diplomatic pressure surrounding the situation.
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