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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1931
Page
1
Filtration and pumping work near complete set to serve by November 1, ensuring ample water supply for Freder ick. Fishing Creek dam level sits ten inches below spillover as Linganore dam provides long term security. city conducts mains and home leak survey to cut seepage.
At the Frederick Fair grounds a state wide Future Farmers of America contest runs September 24 and 25 with cattle and dairy judging. Awards include plaques and cash prizes. Banquet September 24 features Frank I Duncan as speaker. Judges include Dr J E Metzger and F A Ross.
An incident reports a guard killed during a convict escape attempt. The fragmentary text references a confrontation at a ridge location and an attempted break for an escape vehicle, with one individual reported as seriously wounded or killed.
The cashier Theodore G. Cook of Millers Brothers restaurant reports a lone robber held him up around midnight at the West Fayette street location and escaped with 1800 in cash. Detective work led to the arrest of Joseph Gardner, a former waiter, after a rogues gallery identification. Police found a large sum in Garner's possession. Gardiner confessed, police say. Ernest Frank, driver, explains he helped with transport but knew nothing of the crime.
President Hoover paused from cabinet business to honor the Red Cross founder on the fiftieth anniversary of the organization’s first charter in Dansville New York Clara Barton is cited as the founder of the Red Cross and Hoover praises the democracy creating power of such agencies In a nationwide broadcast he stresses the Red Cross role in disaster relief and public service.
A compact item notes Seattle’s interest in nonstop transpacific flights. Authorities monitor development and potential routes as aviation pioneers pursue rapid Pacific connections.
The board set a fixed fair week holiday for pupils amid reports of water shortages at Brunswick schools. Health officials surveyed Brunswick facilities and arranged toilet facilities and outside water hauling as the town copes with limited hydrants. Delegations from Jefferson and Highland locals sought bus transport to Frederick and Wolfsville schools, with decisions pending exact rider counts.
A string of incidents prompted hospital treatment and minor injuries. A motorist struck Mrs Roderick on North Market Street. she was taken to the hospital for X rays to check a possible broken leg. A nine year old fell from a wagon and was admitted for observation. A two car collision at Market and Third caused negligible damage with no injuries.
New York Central Railroad today reduced the quarterly dividend from 1.50 to 1.00, marking the second cut this year. The $4 annual basis, effective October 1, becomes the lowest dividend level in the eastern system since August 1927. Wall Street had anticipated a reduction from the $6 annual rate.
A fragmented report indicates the MacDonald government secured a majority in parliament after a contested election. Voter divisions and shifting alliances produced a surprising result with the governing party maintaining power.
Delaware and Virginia included in appointments as state committees form to coordinate relief and export credits. Public authorities and agencies will cooperate to organize local resources and ensure aid reaches those in need while preserving self reliance. Stone says the Farm Board does not plan further wheat and cotton purchases or seeking more funds from Congress.
A mail plane launched from the deck of the Europa 1,373 miles from New York landed in New York at 7.55 am est. The flight followed a 27 hour routing after refueling at Sydney Nova Scotia and a stop at Bridgeport for fuel. Pilot was German aviator Jonchilin Blank enburg.
Chief of Police J. Ready and former Hartford mayor J. H. Radford killed each other in a street confrontation over a toad scraping machine dispute. Witnesses say both drew pistols after meeting before Rowdy's office, firing with their left hands on the other's shoulder. Radford was shot five times, Rowdy four.
Sir Hubert Wilkins began refueling and overhaul of the submarine Nautilus at Longyear City Spitzbergen in preparation for a swift return to America perhaps via Iceland. The mission suffered mast damage but marked successful scientific instrument readings amid the Arctic voyage.
The Macey Co of Grand Rapids announces it drops its sue threat against Montgomery County officials over the Rockville County Courthouse furnishing bid. The firm had the lowest bid but failed to meet bid stipulations, the board reports. Cap Joseph C. Cisse notes the award remains with the compliant rival.
Fire responders from the Encependent Hose Company responded to an alarm at 234 East Second Street for a gas explosion. The incident involved Nannie Young and a man named Robert Anrecht with a Potomac Madison Company representative present. Crew searched the home seeking assistance. Date noted as Sept. 9 APS.
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