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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1938
Page
5
Detailed returns show Bair leading in the Democratic convention with a strong margin and Derm ercie winning the attorney nomination. In the Republican slate Taft, Taft and Wells lead various contests while numerous county offices and judgeships produce close margins and mixed results across the ballot.
In Homicide Court Carl Kunz testified he drank the night of the May crash that killed Dre A J Raggi head surgeon at St Vincent's and Samuel Edmunds dean of Pratt Institute. Kunz was held for the grand jury in 2500 bail. The crash also disclosed that Mrs Crater, former wife of Justice Crater, has remarried.
A readerable excerpt lists numerous political figures and roles across party lines, including Democrat Tidings and Republican figures such as Leser and Tait. It mentions Comptroller Tass and Wells, Judge Melvin and Childs, and House of Delegates names like Barnes Hoff Kephart and Rouison. The document also records county positions, state attorneys, and central committees with a mix of Democratic and Republican entries.
Baltimore September 16 The race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination between Attorney General Herbert R. OConor and Mayor Howard W. Jackson centers on recounts. Jackson seeks a recount in Fourth and Fifth Legislative districts while Allegany County certifies Jackson with 5079 to 5025 for OConor. OConor plans a court-ordered recount of four disputed precincts as contest looms over convention strength. Jackson leads overall with 72 votes including disputed city districts. Allegany Anne Arundel and Prince George counties add to the tally.
Today’s Answers to Cranium Crackers notes the death by own action of Inar Kreuger in Paris, with brief mention of the mystery surrounding his end.
Francis Rippeon was released from jail after a Peoples Court hearing found the evidence too inconclusive to bind him over for grand jury action. Deputy Shook testified a door key matched the station lock and keys were found in Rippeon’s apartment. State witnesses offered limited links to the August robbery at a South Bentz Street filling station. Rippeon’s attorney was Robert E. Clapp Jr.
Leesburg council in a called meeting renamed three appointive officials for a one year term each and fixed salaries. Stilson H. Hall was reappointed town attorney at 100 dollars per year, Roscoe B. Rhoads reappointed auditor-treasurer at 1600 dollars, and Howard B. Gill employed as town officer at 115 dollars monthly. Treasurer Rhoads was asked to renew the town’s League of Virginia Municipalities membership and 35 dollars was approved to defray mayor and treasurer travel costs to the league convention at Hot Springs.
Mrs Evelyn M Staley sues for separate maintenance from husband Bernard C Staley of Emmalisburg Route 3 alleging desertion since August 5 1938 and lack of support though he earns 324 a week An order grants $7 weekly alimony during the suit and $23 counsel fees unless he shows cause by September 24.
Dispatches report hints of a recount in Frederick County after a tight primary for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. O Connor supporters eyed a possible recount in Allegany County depending on certified results, with county laws outlining petition windows, bonds, and potential costs if a recount occurs.
President Roosevelt traveled on a seven car special train back toward Washington from Rochester Minnesota where his son James lay ill. The diesel powered train passed Brunswick at 545 PM Thursday with a brief stop in Cumberland where no interview was granted despite a crowd and a request from Mayor Koon for help on flood control projects.
Rev. Benjamin A. Bryan of New Market Methodist Protestant church discovered a patch on Monrovia pike showing twenty eight four leaf clovers and three with extra leaves in a single clump. A spray with numerous white blossoms extended beyond the clump as officials conducted a political canvass and ballot counts.
The M. J. Grove Lime Company won the Myersville road project with a bid of 2025 dollars. State Roads Commission approval is required for bids and plans before beginning work by September 26 on two town roads, Poplar Street highway toward Harmony and the church road near the new dual highway. Funds come from the State Roads Commission under Frederick county provisions. a third road was considered but not funded.
Chicago wheat prices rose Friday on renewed demand and exports from Canada and the United States. Futures closed modestly higher with September and December gains, while corn and oats moved mixed amid ongoing market uncertainty. Banks spend 3.9 million annually for armored cars to move funds. The M J Grove Limt Company bid and road-improvement plans are under review by Thomas M Linthicum district roads engineer and the State Roads Commission in Baltimore.
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