Ends Life At Home Of His Father-In-Law
A man ends his life by his own action at his father in law's home. The event is reported as a death by suicide. No additional names or details are provided in the readable text.
11 Sep 1930
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1930
Page
1
A man ends his life by his own action at his father in law's home. The event is reported as a death by suicide. No additional names or details are provided in the readable text.
Millard Glessner 28 was found dead in his wife's family home after shooting himself with a rifle trigger snapped by a cleaning rod. A note requesting care for his six year old son Mullard Jr. was found beside the body. He had been in poor health for over a year and left a brief message to his family before death. Funeral services are planned at his mother's home with interment in Mt Olivet Cemetery.
Santo Domingo reports British naval detachment personnel laboring to clear debris and repair streets after the hurricane. They arrived aboard Danae at the request of President Trujillo, relieving Dominican troops and aiding general reconstruction efforts, while a U S marine contingent awaited decision on deployment.
Reports from Mestina Italy describe a volcanic eruption on Stromboli island followed by an earthquake. Dozens are killed and many injured as lava and ash devastate San Bartolo and nearby villages. Communications indicate ships and ferry boats were lost or damaged during the disaster.
Sinn wins by 28 votes in a local election recount. The result shows Sinn defeating opponents with a clear margin and rounds out a tight contest in the oxter district.
Miss Reta Morrell narrowly escaped serious injuries when her car a Dodge sedan veered left to avoid a passing truck owned by Martin Brothers and driven by Archie Weaver of Hagerstown. The vehicle went into a five foot ditch and was badly damaged. Bill Morrell was slightly injured and taken to Frederick by passing motorists. Sergeant Katz of the State Police will handle the People's Court Monday. Also two cars collided near Lime Kiln injuring no one.
A Wednesday fire at William H. Renn’s Shawrick, Adamstown, rekindled around 10 am. The Independent Hose Company rejoined the fight, drawing water from a branch as outbuildings burned and the barn area remained threatened. About $200 in loss was reported from Wednesday’s blaze. the engine helped save other property on the Renn farm.
Hipolito Irigoyen, deposed president of Argentina, departed La Plata’s Sev enth Regiment barracks at 11 this forenoon with personal effects aboard. A cruiser was to sail for Montevideo this afternoon as he heads into exile amid the political upheaval following General Uriburu’s overthrow.
Construction begins today on a light system extension from West Second Street to College Avenue and north to Rockwell Terrace, then south to West Patrick and Parkway, with iron poles replacing old wooden ones and green paint planned. The project, expanding lighting from 17 000 to 85 000 candlepower, includes glassware on poles and a Friday start for installation. Park Avenue sewer work also starts, with trenches running under several buildings.
Baltimore extends a tangle of lawsuits for H L Weiskettle as he faces a breach of promise suit for $100,000 from Mrs Earl T Bisson while also seeking receivership of A Wetle and Sons Company. He had been busy with a second marriage celebration at his first wife's home and a prior arrest in the sequence. The case includes court actions over his business and personal commitments alongside a dispute with a widow alleging failed marriage promises.
Report on potential recount chatter in Detroit elections. Sources reference J Groesbeck supporters and unnamed officials amid disputed totals and calls for verification. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR text.
The item notes starting work on new conduits and lists directors of a women’s committee. It references Ron as new and mentions meetings by the association. A Peniten program will send workers to farm tasks as employment opportunities arise.
A four foot trench along the east side of North Market Street from Patrick to Seventh will house a new underground conduit system to improve service and reduce interference. Walter Zeigler of the telephone company said the method is cheaper and more accessible for future repairs, with lines extended to Seventh Street and then curbside connections.
A state school will open next Thursday with about 173 pupils and 18 academic teachers plus eight trades staff. Pupils return Wednesday to prepare for instruction the next day, while four staff changes and two trainee students are noted.
A 40 year old Willis Fiddelke was killed in his Chicago drug store after a robber demanded about 45 and fired when refused. A witness quoted the killer saying croaked aim all right and Let’s get out of here as customers were held in pay. The deadly incident occurred last night with police recalling the long standing motive of robbery.
A preserved 1861 notice found in the Mutual Insurance Company offices urges opposition to secession and invites attendance at a Union mass meeting at Frederick Court House on March 28 to form a Union organization and pursue a Union State Constitution. Signatories include Edward Mom, J. W. L, Carl Francis, Markell, Lewis Markel, Eman Ramsburgh, John McPherson, DeWalt Wilard, Jacon Grow, J. D. Gewendanner, Christian Buiners, De W Basardi, Trail, M. Mar W. Dela, and others.
Detrox on September 1 AP reports Edsel Ford leads a fleet of 28 contesting planes in an air tour. The event opens with crews from multiple aviation groups preparing for the cross country flight.
Reported incident describes a jailed cast member for presenting an objectionable show in tap dance. The event involves Jain M. Carrall and embers connected to Frankie and the seventh year. Bail set as officials plan further action.
The School Boy Safety Patrols began in Frederick with Church Street School and expanded to Parkway North Market and Washington streets. About 29 boys serve as patrolmen under sponsors from the American Automobile Association and local Auto Club, chosen for scholarship and responsibility. They report before and after school, assist with crossing, and aid police without carrying flags or whistles. misbehavior leads to replacement.
A fragmented note mentions an event at S97th Street involving Martin and Seb. No clear date or full details are readable.
Fire destroyed a barn near Brunswick with 730 bushels of wheat and 70 tons of hay lost. A garage and wagonshed also burned. The Roelk key property owner was away near Könsville and the Brunswick Fire Company saved the dwelling occupied by Amina Dawson and family. Insurance covered the barn but not its contents or nearby buildings.
Weather report notes the eleventh straight dry summer week ending September 9 with warm days and scarce rainfall. Crops are poor and mostly dried up as pastures, springs, wells, and streams run low, with water hauling common in southeastern Washington County and late-potato harvests underway in western Maryland.
India reports a group of about four thousand hostile tribesmen gathering near the Afghan frontier. The raid aims to attack British troops in the border region, escalating regional tensions and prompting military readiness.
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