29 Oct 1931
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1931
Page
1
The Washington letter notes political tension over federal pay and wage policy. It discusses proposed cuts across salary tiers from 1200 to above 10000, potential reductions to 67500 for the president, and reactions from federal employee groups. It also covers historical salary changes and a tragic automobile death in Union Bridge, Maryland.
In Westminster Judge Wolard sentences William Newton to a house of correction for two bad cattle payments and suspends a second count. Ferry Beil, 19, gets two months for an estate crime against employer Pickney Jones. Other cases include bastardy payments ordered to a witness and several pending criminal appeals.
Independence Mo Oct 29 Edith Penn Wright 11 died today the fourth child fatally burned while attempting to start a cook stove with kerosene last night. Ella Jane twin sister suffered burns as Tommy Grown poured kerosene at Ediths request. The Wrights failed to escape. another neighbor boy Thomas Brown Jr. died earlier and siblings Thomas Roy 6 Batilean 9 also perished.
The Times quoted film actress Irene Rich and her husband David Blankenhorn as separated and preparing divorce filings. Rich cited a totally different viewpoint on many matters, especially money, as the cause.
Weather data reports 24 hour precipitation ending 7 a m today at 0.55 inch. October rainfall shown as 0.33 inch for a date, with October totals and comparisons to 1930 and prior years. The record lists multiple figures across months, noting actual vs normal precipitation and regional stream data.
In Newark New Jersey Thomas Edison leaves his estate to his two sons Charles and Theodore as executors and residuary legatees with power to divide among siblings. He gives 10000 to William Meadowcraft and 10000 to John Ott and 94000 to Pred Ott. no provision for his widow beyond prior arrangements.
A man drove across several lawns on Clarke Place destroying yards and trees before driving off toward South Market Street. Police traced the license to a man on East Third Street and sought the suspect after witnesses watched the incident Wednesday evening. No arrest had been made by morning.
Washington October 29 The absence of Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes from Supreme Court sessions this week alarms his friends who fear he cannot continue active duties until the term ends in June. He is 90 years old, appeared diminished since last summer, and has more difficulty rising from his seat.
The National Board of Missions of the Presbyterian Church outlines a reduced budget for the new fiscal year beginning April 1 1932. Appropriations target about 7 000 schools and related programs as part of the downsizing effort. Market reports from New York reflect unsettled bond activity amid mid session shifts. Sterling exchange opens around 3.66 dollars with a 4 cent rise.
The item notes that state voters will determine eight days of intentions. The phrasing is unclear but centers on a voter decision pending eight days of action or clarification. The text references state voters and an eight day period.
About 225 Frederick County residents face loss of voting rights under a new rule. Only roughly 180 people must declare residence within a week to remain eligible in 1922. Officials say a challenge may occur but the sure path is to visit the Clerk’s office and declare.
The 40 and 8 meeting at the Legion Home October every officer elected for the new term was announced with D R Zimerman as Chef de Gare and Arthur T Even as Chef de Train. Other officers included Roger R Pace as Commissaire des avances and Kanes W Talley as Correspondent. A memorial service on Ice Day and a Legion Home event were planned with refreshments served after adjournment.
A truck trailer loaded with cotton pickers overturned in a ditch near Marion Arkansas early today. Five people died and several others were injured. Names reported include Mercy Meristta and Curtis Dante, with residents of Theodore and nearby areas among the victims.
A farm dispute near New Wax badly damaged a man’s jaw after an argument escalated into a fight. A photo captured the incident at the scene.
An odd OCR fragment notes autumn blooms and weather effects with references to Pall Gh and Bostiam. The text is garbled but hints at crop or landscape observations, mentioning four inch heads and a late season. No clear event, date, or location is established.
The Circuit Court for Frederick County granted an order authorizing George W. Page, receiver for the Central Trust Company of Maryland, to employ Joseph D. Baker at no compensation to conduct a detailed appraisal survey and analysis of mortgages and judgments held by the receiver. The petition notes the assets include substantial real estate interests across Maryland and that extensive, costly work is needed to map mortgages and judgments, with Baker proposed as a capable, unpaid public service.
The report tracks improvements by South Penn County Property Power Co and others. It notes painting at St Fiat-2 Coat House, floor improvements costing about 295 dollars, and all planned works. Bridge repairs exceed 40 in two years, with macadam road work from Harrisville toward Carroll county line near Mt. Airy and Mysrivileton area under state road direction.
The annual conference of the Cooperative Christian Association for Maryland and the District of Columbia opens Friday afternoon with Dr. Elton Trueblood as speaker. Plans include discussions across the weekend, three one act plays by the Marionette Dramatic Club, and a Halloween party at Brodbeck Hall. About seventy five delegates from multiple colleges attend.
Mrs. O. T. Fairbank of St. Michaels Maryland died at age 55 after a mysterious illness left her unconscious for 162 hours. Neighbors found her in the bathroom last Thursday during a Peters Club gathering in East New Market. Doctors could not explain the sudden collapse, and she is survived by her husband, a local merchant.
An AP dispatch from London dated Ot 29 says an explorer named Heron was clawed to death by a lion during a hunting expedition in Africa. He died after being attacked while attempting to shoot the animal. companions’ names were not released. Habitat and hospital details given.
Mouzon honors Cannon during a city council meeting noting recognition and remarks. The event underscores community ties and commemorates Cannon’s service and contributions to local affairs.
Ambiguous text notes added legal talent to aid Cannow in a cross border trade dispute. The fragment references contracts valued at seven dollars and sketches related to an unspecified event or item. Further readable details are unavailable in the snippet.
The article notes clear cold conditions for Halloween with a crisp air mass from a Pacific weather system. It cites October rainfall totals, a recent light drizzly event improving ground conditions for seeding, and forecasts showers followed by cooler air nationwide. Farmers benefited from the overnight moisture aiding soil readiness.
The Chesapeake Railway Company asks the Interstate Commerce Commissioner to push back start of ferry terminal and service across the bay from Chesapeake Beach Maryland to Hudson Texas to May 1 1933 and completion to December 31 1933 due to delays from a restraining suit by Chilhern Anninlie Ferry Company. Construction began August 7 1930 but has faced repeated extensions with no further delays anticipated.
Fourteen major and minor league baseball stars arrived in Tokyo for a farmstorming tour of Japan. A special train carried them to the city center where they were welcomed by the mayor and paraded through downtown streets.
James Scarbacx, a confessed bookmaker, was sentenced to 21 days in jail. The case occurred after he admitted involvement in illegal betting activities connected to a shop in a building on October 29, with Mr. Miller also linked to the incident.
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