17 Oct 1931
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1931
Page
1
Edison remains gravely ill with a weakening heart and poor pulse as a bulletin notes breathing is quiet. Doctor Howe reports the end may be near after night observations and no nourishment for 24 hours. West Ormiae and other details reflect a formal weathered bulletin from the physician.
Traffic flow will dictate signal timing as a demonstration by the firm seeking city installation. The device adjusts to car pressure on streets, replacing regular stop and go timing. Also notes a Brunswick pastor assignment and a sick bed radio act update, plus an orchestra class event at Centenial Memorial A. B. Sunday School.
Weather report lists 24 hour precipitation up to date-37 with October normal, 2.58 inches, actual October 1930 44 inches. Includes comparison with October 1920 and wage precipitation for 36 years, 1951 and 1930 figures, noting variations and totals.
The article reports plan to convert carriers to express steamers with approval from President and Navy, naming vessels Lexington and a second carrier. Boston area lenders and banks, including The Damdsetent and The Fo Naina Bank of Boston, back financing up to seven thousand four hundred sixty six dollars, aiding the venture amid regional rail and port ties.
George M. Re elected chairman of National Credit Association at the organizational meeting held in New York. Mertimer W. Buckner named president. Reynolds chairs the Continental Bank and Trust Company executive committee. Buckner leads New York Trust Company and heads the New York Clearing House. Officers include Vice-presidents Daniel G. Wing and Walter W. South, and secretary-treasurer Nelson G. Dearmont.
George Talbott a Negro of Carroll county was wounded by Deputy Sheriff Walter Blizzard near Sikesville Friday afternoon while Blizzard attempted to arrest him on a larceny charge. Talbott was moved from Frederick City Hospital to Montevue Hospital and attendants report a good chance of recovery from a bullet wound in the right arm.
New Haven Connecticut reports lilac bushes white and purple in bloom apple trees fringed with petals tea roses scent hollyhocks show color in Old Lyme an apple tree blooms pinkish white and county trees stay green despite a fall surge. market quiet in New York with mixed stock activity. weather outlook calls for rain and temperature shifts through the week.
State teachers gather for next week events with Dr. Joseph H. Apple and Dr. William Burdick among speakers at the Hood College led sessions. At Polytechnic Institute Florence Bamberger and Lotus Coffman will address Friday dinner under Maryland State Teachers Association. Saturday features credentials, All Maryland High School Orchestra concert, and an Thorndike address. Frederick County schools lead a ten year testing project across public schools except Baltimore city to gauge reading arithmetic and language progress with remedial plans planned after scoring. Acting County Superintendent Brent visits Rocky Ridge Jonnsville Jefferson and Woolboro for testing in third to seventh grades.
In mid Pacific three ships sighted wreckage from the Japanese freighter Wotan Maru. The crew of 40 to 30 men is missing. President Jefferson reached the distress scene but could not save the vessel as frantic calls went unanswered. Juvenile Court system notes and county committee actions in Frederic County are also discussed.
Maryland crop report says growing field and fruit crops were generally good on October 1 at Colliers Park Ott. 27. Oats and barley prospects improved since September 1 while tobacco and apples show slight declines. Potatoes and grapes face moisture issues. overall yields for oats barley and corn look strong barring weather.
Erarson DeCou, presenting his Dream Pictures at Hood College, claims Americans are welcomed in Russia for the money they save and the high costs for sightseers. He asserts travel expenses run about 50 dollars per day for solo travelers and 25 dollars for tour groups, with Russians said to favor certain travelers and a looming revolution implied by his remarks.
Fragmented OCR item notes auto owners in County 10 and mentions blanks in payment or appraisal context. No clear names, dates, or places readable.
Yorktown Virginia October 17 AP Revolutionary day celebrated at the Yorktown sesquicentennial with foreign visitors. Unveiling of a tablet to Admiral Count de Grasse and dedication of a monument to Nicholas Martian. General Pershing praised French armies and Petain. Afternoon featured addresses drills pageant and exhibits.
Harry J Buch died unexpectedly after eight weeks of illness. A mechanical draftsman by trade, he lived in Chicago Baltimore and New York, and was son of the late Mr and Mrs Justin Buch. He is survived by his widow Mrs Lud Buch a daughter Freda Ford and two brothers Frank and Edmund. Cremation planned.
An unspecified source reports a radio suspension affecting communications with Mexico. Details are unclear but officials are noting the disruption. No further individuals or organizations are named in the readable text.
Geneva AP report says American Consul General Prentiss Guibert and Cornell representatives held a secret session to resume Manchurian crisis talks with Chinese and Japanese delegates absent. Speculation swirled on neutral supervision for troop withdrawal and security for Japanese nationals, with doubts on coercive actions and possible Japanese withdrawal if the League Council acts against Tokyo.
A 60 year old Black man, held by Worcester county officials, is ordered brought to city court for a conference to determine his desire to engage counsel. Bernard Adres of the defense league says Warden Harry Martin refused admission and Sheriff Purnell and State's Attorney Child blocked bail.
Carl Squier of Lockheed said Col and Mrs Lindbergh accepted by radio the offer of a monoplane for their use after arriving in Vancouver BC aboard the President Jefferson. The agency plane, damaged during a survey trip, is en route to the factory for repairs.
Mexico City dispatch reports 25 federal soldiers killed or wounded near Ishantian in Vera Cruz as a rebel band ambushed advancing troops. Rebels reportedly moved toward Chincontepes, with the clash described as a sudden ambush.
Mrs Li Mazaha hosted a Woman's Club gathering with Mrs Coman presiding. H 8 Grimes led the program and a recreation segment was arranged by Mrs W E Kinds, T E Main assisted. The notice notes the cordial turnout and ongoing community activities.
The Akron the world's largest airship arrived in Chicago on a two day trial from Akron to Cincinnati Louisville Evansville St Louis and Chicago. Goodyear Zeppelin officials said the ship would visit many states before the cruise ends. It has met government specs and will be turned over to the Navy after the test.
Private Lewis Hazard linked to the group. Eighteen policemen faced indictments and suspensions as investigators pursue charges of misconduct. Three officers reportedly fled during the inquiry, signaling a broad scope to the investigation into alleged police misconduct and related interests.
The Lewistown Citizens Association faces a dispute involving Ninos Bas and Ghats and company partners. Officials urge mediation as talks continue to resolve governance and funding tensions affecting local projects.
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