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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1937

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Parking Meters May Not Prove 10 Be Needed

Frederick officials consider strict enforcement of a two hour parking limit and added spaces may negate the need for 10 additional meters. Mayor Lloyd Culler cites ongoing efforts for more space, with police rigorously enforcing the limit. A new meter proposal offers receipts tied to purchases. Board voted to install 150 Mark-Time meters from M. H. Rhodes, Inc, and Mayor Culler may veto before the next meeting.

Frederick Lloyd C. Culler Culler Market Street M. H. Rhodes, Inc

King's Descendant Held After Killing

Honolulu reports a blood descendant of Hawaii royalty, David Kalakaua Kawananakoa, is held for investigation after the death of his common law wife Arvilla Kinslea at a cottage near Waikiki Beach. Police consider second degree murder or manslaughter. a soup bowl and severed neck artery are noted. Kawananakoa's sole coherent remark was I ducked.

Honolulu Hawaii Palm Waikiki Beach David Kalakaua Kawananakoa David Kalakaua John Troche Saig Arvilla Kinslea Miss Kinslea Thomas Quinn Kalakaua Kalakans

Plane Damaged After Take-Off From Field Near Harmony Grove

Robert P. Neisser, of Frederick, barely escaped injury when his self-constructed plane damaged on take-off from J. W. Fout’s field near Harmony Grove. He sustained minor knee and facial cuts while a companion, Charles Crothers, was uninjured. Propeller damage was extensive. Neisser reportedly dipped the plane to avoid a tree after lifting off in high water area.

Frederick Robert P. Neisser J. W. Fout Harmony Grove Neisser Charles Crothers

Drunk and Disorderly Arrest in Sykesville Court Hearing

Jennings S25 Gartrell of Sykesville was arrested by Deputy Walter Blizzard for drunken and disorderly conduct near Taylorsville. At Westminster Police Justice Sharman E Flanagan’s hearing he was fined 25 dollars and costs, or risked Commital to Carrall county jail in default.

Jennings Gartrell Sykesville Walter Blizzard Taylorsville Sharman E. Flanagan Westminster Coats Carrall County

Royal Arch Masons Meet with Grand High Priest in Virginia

About 300 Masons will gather at the Masonic Temple at 7:30 pm as Grand High Priest Brown of Virginia addresses the group on symbolism of Royal Arch Masonry. An official visit by Most Excellent Companion Mattison Boyd Jones, General Grand High Priest, is noted with plans to tour Gettysburg after hotel registration.

Brown Grand Chapter Virginia Enoch Chapter Royal Arch Masons Masonic Temple Royal Arch Masonry General Grand Chapter Mattison Boyd Jones Los Angeles Calif Jones Francis Scott Key Hotel Gettysburg

Traffic Gases Result in Fines at Court

Traffic hearings opened the weekend docket in Peoples Court with drunken driving, speeding, and other road violation cases. Willard W. Canfield of Washington pleaded guilty to drunken driving after a brief resistance and paid fines totaling $102.80. Jack Grove also faced a $100 fine for speeding after a light failure led to uncertain speed. Forfeitures listed included James T. Lewis Pittsburgh and Edward C. Lord Washington for excessive speeds, plus Arthur Stoner Waynesboro for failing to stay in line and Sigmund J. Smith Hagerstown for reckless driving.

Peoples Court Emmett R. Bowlus Washington Willard W. Canfield L Street N. W J. J. Thompson Washington Pike Frederick Junction Canfield Jack Grove James T. Lewis Pittsburgh West Edward C. Lord Thomps Lewis A Baltimore W. K. May Arthur Stoner Waynesboro Officer May Sigmund J. Smith Hagerstown Omeer May

City Hospital On Approved List By ACS

Frederick City Hospital joins 2,621 hospitals named by the American College of Surgeons at its Hospital Standardization Conference in Chicago. The facility lists 140 beds and meets criteria on physical plant organization personnel facilities records and humanitarian spirit.

Frederick City Hospital United States Canada American College of Surgeons Chicago

Baltimore case delays as original papers arrive for new trial

James Taylor, 22, a Baltimore negro, faces a new trial on May 6 charges of attempted rape and related assault. After a delay caused by awaiting original indictments from Baltimore, the case was moved from Baltimore to Frederick for trial. Taylor previously pleaded guilty to burglary and denies the rape charges, with defense attorney Ephraim Jackson among those present. State and local prosecutors pursue the case with notes of prior conviction.

Criminal Court of Baltimore City James Taylor Arthur D. Willard Charles W. Woodward Frederick County Baltimore Taylor Anna Sands West Chase Street Eugene O'Dunne Supreme Bench of Baltimore Frederick Towson Supreme Bench Charles C. DiPaula Phil D. Coulter J. Bernard Wells Edward Gross Baltimore Criminal Court Sherman P. Bowers Josiah F. Henry Ephraim Jackson

Roundup Progress Traces Death-Linked Sulfanilamide Elixir

Chicago AP October 25 J O Clark of the U S Food and Drug Administration announced rapid progress in a national roundup of sulfanilamide elixir linked to 40 deaths. Of 700 bottles traced, mostly pints, very few remain. The preparation contains diethylene glycol. The American Medical Association reported seven additional deaths researchers say may be caused by the potion.

Chicago J. O. Clark U. S. Food and Drug Administration Clark American Medical Aciation Mortis Fishbein

Buying Rush Starts Spectacular Advance

A dramatic market surge from an early decline turned into a spectacular advance as stocks swung from losses of 31 to 5 a share to sizable midday gains. Traders faced confusion across posts while seeking stocks to meet sudden demand as pound sterling rose to 34.95 1 8.

New York

Van Zeeland to Quit as Belgian Premier

Belgium's premier Paul Van Zeeland, educated at Princeton, met King Leopold to resign and quell a political storm over the administration of the national banks where he served as vice governor.

Brussels Paul van Zeeland Belgium Leopold

Britain seeks compromise as Spain crisis grows gloomier

London reports a bleak outlook as Foreign Secretary Eden probes a formula to salvage European non intervention in Spain amid tensions among France Italy and Britain. Incidents in the Mediterranean raise tensions with a French freighter bombed near Barcelona and a reported bombing by a seaplane off North Africa. Italy demands 40000 troops be acknowledged in Spain and France vows to defend its interests if needed, signaling possible rifts in the non intervention agreement.

London Anthony Eden Spain Mediterranean Barcelona Kaiser-I-Hind North African Admiralty France Italy Rome Stefani Great Britain Benito Mussolini Il Popolo D'Italia Milan Camille Chautemps Interes Espec

Prosecution Sought for Bogus Social Security Collectors

The Social Security Board requests criminal action by the Department of Justice against alleged bogus collectors of old age insurance funds. Charlies E. Baile, manager of the Hagerstown field office, cites multiple misrepresentation cases. The board denies any official "old-age benefits collectors" or similar agents and urges filing claims for workers owed under the Social Security Act.

Department of Justice Social Security Social Security Board Charlies E. Baile Hagerstown Cmmmee

New Zealand Aviator Completes Australia England Hop

Jean fatten, a 26 year old New Zealand flyer, completed a record flight from Australia to England today. She rested after the long journey as crowds welcomed her at London.

Australia England London Jean Fatten New Zealand

Europe Watches Spain Islands as Powers Intervene

Britain and France push to keep foreign hands off Spain's islands as Italy-backed insurgents threaten Minorca. Loyalist Minorca remains in hand after British and French warships patrol its coast, aiming to protect sea lanes and French colonial trade.

Minorca Britain France Majores Balearic Islands Gernans Tily Atboran Island

Sub Chaser 3 Bombed and Fire Damaged Off Minorca

A seaplane of unknown nation bombarded French submarine chaser No. 91 in Minorca’s Port of Fornells, setting it on fire. Initial reports said the 26 crew members were safe. The vessel, built for the American navy, had been placed at Air France by the navy ministry.

Paris de Havas Minorca Air France Navy Ministry Fornells France

Montague's Elderly Mother Takes Stand

The elderly mother of John Montague testifies in Elizabethtown that he was at home in Syracuse the night of the alleged $700 road house robbery. She says she last saw him then before his arrest months later after a Hollywood period as a friend of film stars. Sisters and friends corroborate his reputation for honesty.

Elizabethtown Hollywood John Montgue Syrac Montague Syracuse

Frederick Chamber of Commerce A A A handles curious inquiries

Frederick W Boyer secretary of the Frederick Chamber of Commerce and A A A secretary receives a steady flow of “cranium crackers” from across the country. Inquiries cover pressings on Point of Rocks bridge press and road conditions, with many asking about mileage routes and road status. The mailbox is always full as correspondence with Baltimore and Washington offices continues. A man seeks a wife via the chamber, describing himself as a young Maryland resident in his early twenties who travels for stories and wants a good-natured partner. Others seek marriage licenses, details on marriage laws, residency questions, and Sunday licensing. Some want information on simultaneous religious marriage, while couples plan trips and ask about legal requirements. A lost sweater inquiry illustrates how the bureau handles miscellaneous requests.

Frederick Ofice Ralph W. Boyer Frederick Chamber of Commerce Automobile Club Point of Rocks Boyer Baltimore Washington A. A. A. and Chamber of Commercce Jocal Chamber of Commerce Maryland Saturda

Plain Clothes Guards Troubled Hallowe'en Night Parade

Roger B. Wolfe of the Chamber of Commerce says a plain clothes police detachment will guard outlying city areas during Hallowe'en to prevent trouble and bring everyone downtown to the main celebration. He anticipates a wonderful parade and urges Frederick residents to attend the downtown event.

Hallowe'en Roger B. Wolfe Chamber of Commerce Committee Frederick

Inquest Set For Frederick Boy Death Saturday

Justice Sinn ordered an inquest into the death of John Bernard King a 16 year old Frederick youth struck by a car the night of October 18. The driver Arthur Stern Braddock Heights said he was blinded by oncoming lights and released on his own recognizance to await the inquiry conducted by State Officer J J Thompson.

Walter E. Sinn John Bernard King Frederick Peoples Court King Arthur Stern Braddock Heights Frederick Stern J. J. Thompson

Weather Record Precipitation and Temperature Totals

Weather data shows 24 hour precipitation none with October to date at 7.18 inches. October normal 2.58. actual 5.23. Excess in 1927 precipitation to October 1 totals 1.742 inches. Yesterday high 4e, today’s high 14, low last night 25, year-ago low 3nd. Sun sets 5.18 pm, rises 6.31 am. Monon rises 11 58 pm, moon sets 1.05 pm. Potomac and Monocacy streams muddy.

Potomac Monocacy

Chinese Stop Japanese Advance On Shanghai Front

Shanghai October 25 AP General Chiang Kai-Shek’s forces halted the Japanese juggernaut after six days of heavy fighting on the Shanghai front. Japanese officials admitted the advance of more than 100000 men aided by tanks planes and bombardments was slowed. British protests over bombing and self defense warnings followed a Japanese air attack that endangered several foreigners.

Shanghai Chiang Kai-Shek Tazang Nanjiang

Roosevelt program may limit Congress special session

Washington October 25 AP administration leaders may propose restricting the special session to President Roosevelt five point program. If adopted, a resolution by the House and Senate would be required. The plan seeks to finish enactment in the week session starting November 15 while holding other subjects for January. It includes crop control wage and hour rules government reorganization regional planning and anti trust revision. The move would shift the anti lynching bill down the Senate calendar and delay new taxes to fund the crop program. The initial business would be a broad farm program if drafted in time.

Washington Congress Roosevelt Mouse Senate

City Gets Coldest Night Of The Fall

A cold weekend brought the season’s first snowflakes and record cold. Sunday reached a 48 degree high with a 25 degree low, the coldest since March 27 and tied October 6, 1935 for the date. Snow fell in mountainous sections with light, barely noticeable flakes reported by residents.

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