Bank closings rock Maryland after Central Trust collapse
The Commercial Bank and three branches in Frederick area were closed by the Maryland Bank Commissioner after a surge of withdrawals following the Central Trust Company of Maryland failure. President Casper E. B. Cline cited rumors as a cause and said plans for possible reorganization could be considered, with most loans secured in Frederick and environs.
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Commercial Banc of Maryland
South Market
Wea
Patrick Strecut
Jeffersaz
Central Trust Company of Maryland
Casper EB. Cline
Commercial Bank
Central
Casper EB. Cling
Commercial
Bank Commisioner of Maryland
Frederick
Frederick Bank
Boar of
George W. Page
State Bank
Fed
H. E. Meeks
Alimony Blamed For Bootlegging Arrest In Cumberland
Charles A Winkler of Westernport told Judge W Chestnut that his alimony demands from his former wife pushed him into illegal distilling. He received three months in jail and a $320 fine. The case was among several in the fall term opening, with fines up to 700 dollars and sentences up to four months noted.
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Cumberland
Charles A Winkier
Westernmport
W. Calvin Chestnut
Winkler
Chesnut Socar
Sasex
Affected Denial Spelt Sable Vamp The Prot Den
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a pale subject linked to Sable vamp lore and a prot dent, with garbled names Tainar bearing unclear significance.
Foiled Highway Robbery Targeting Race Horse Owner
Baltimore reports a gunmen ambush on race horse owner John Ferguson near Annapolis Boulevard. Ferguson, carrying about $700, sped away after a Pennsylvania plated car forced him toward the ditch. Shots were exchanged until the assailants fled. police hunt continues.
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Baltimore
Baz
John Ferguson
Perguson
Washington
City
Annapolis Boulevart
Pennsylvania
Beer debate swirls as Hoover action could shift Prohibition
Washington considers whether President Hoover could alter Prohibition by executive order. Experts say only Congress can legalize beer, but Hoover’s stance might sway votes, with mood and sentiment across states shaping the outcome. The piece notes strong anti and pro beer forces and the uncertain impact of any White House move.
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Rodney Dutcher
WEA
Washington
Hoover
Congress
House of Congress
Uless Hoover
House
Senate
White House
New 20 Foot Highway From City Nears Use
The 20 foot wide concrete highway from Frederick to Knoxville and on to Harpers Ferry and the Shenandoah valley nears completion. Crews widen shoulders and relocate sections to improve safety while grading continues between Thurmont and Sabillasville. Openings expected in weeks ahead with ready conditions for fall and winter use.
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Frederick
Knoxvi
Maryland
Harpers Ferry
Sh Doah
Mile Street
Red
Pa Ors
Petersy Ie
Brunswick
M. J
4Ely
Jefferson
L. R. Waesche
Liberty Road
Witside
Taylorsvie
Eld
Éetsburg
Baltimore
Libertytown
Taylorsville
Windeld
Winfield
Lisbon
Maryland Railroad
Linthicum
Akron Off Again On Another Test Flight
Akron Ohio September 28 The U S S Akron took off at 10 44 am for its fourth test flight from Akron airport The ship was aloft from the mooring mast at 12 10 pm after a test night The ground crew stood by to reland at 4 05 pm with preparations continuing after today’s flight.
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Akron
Akron, G
12,000 Men Return to Coal Mines in Major Reopening
A vast revival in mining brings 12,000 workers back into coal production. The effort marks a broad restoration in the industry with renewed employment as operations restart across key sites.
Appeal Gases IP In Circuit Court
In a sequence of circuit court actions, several appellants challenge previous decisions. Cases include Remsberg versus Bowers over farm property, Norwood versus Fowble for false arrest claims, and Lucas versus Mayor and Council of Brunswick over street contract payments. Trials and continuations span October dates with multiple attorneys listed for both plaintiffs and defendants.
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Earl
J. Homerberg
Middletown
Sherman P. Bowers
Remsberg
Fountain ‘ Harmony
Reno
Harp
Ausherman
Leslie N. Coblente
William M. Storm
Hansenville
Harry
Justice Bowers
Phobus
Coun Jel
Brunswick
Gordon Norwood
Alry
Carroll Country
Alban M. Wood
D. Princeton Buckey
Theodore F. Brown
A. Earl Shipley
Westminster
Staintif
Barnett al
Burgess
Glemson-Deamaine
Wood
Ghoites
Con
Public Utilities Co
Levin-Weisberg
Boylan
County Commissioners
Metver
Wells
McSherry
Ostover i
Brait
Lowenthal
Lauter
McSherry-Weinberg
Roulahn
Hammer Stoner-Storm
Wenberg
Peoples Bank
Fleetwood al
Debay Ai These Co
Ramsburg
Bowers
Moore
Runkles
DeLauter
James
Funk
Kaplan
Stoner-Storm
Myert
Western Md
P. R. Co
Lightner-Codlents
Parsons-Arm- Strong-Grisger
Ralway Co
Lighime
Cobientz
Parsons- Armmstrong-Umer
Welbel
Western Ma Railway Co
Lightner-Castentz
Parsons-Armstrong-Ormer
Poole
Linton
Umer Lewis
Meadows Va
Wilson Stove Zoose
Deleuter
Weisbe
T—Paulkner
Passara
Stoner-Stomm
Bow Seachriss
Ever. Stoner-Storm
Seachres
Cobien
al. Smith
Codlextz
Sock
P. Nerman
Bean Brown-Benn
Three Month Liquor Sell Fine In Police Court
A raid on Sunday morning led to arrests for selling liquor and disorderly conduct. Brian De Mabaso Berartat and others faced fines. several locals and officers processed for actions including absence of license and related charges.
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Pithg
Alsost Escap- SA Ch Sue Mek
Nas
Ofscers
AP Redden
Gus Parker
William Wale
Burrell
Jim Watkins
James Carter
Roger W. Crum
Woodsbata
R. &. Giovannoli
Bolling Field
Washing DB. C
Doughey State
Markley
Community Association Meeting At Church Street School
The first regular meeting of the Church Street School Community Association will be held in the school auditorium on Tuesday night at 7 45. Children of section 6 3 will provide the entertainment under Miss Marion K Repp. Officers will be elected and committees appointed, with plans for the year discussed. Public invited. rooms open at 7 20 for patrons to meet teachers. Current officers include Charles Appel t and Mrs John L Shaw as leaders and G Clem as vice president with Elmer K Blarkiock treasurer and Mrs Lawrence Schinnick secretary.
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Church Street School Community Association
E'Clork
Marion K. Repp
Sng
Charles Appelt
John L. Shaw
G. Clem
Elmer K. Blarkiock
Lawrence Schinnick
Executed for Slaying Man During Hold Up
Wm C Snipes 23 formerly of Lancaster S C was executed at Rockview Cen tiary for the murder of Edward Gamils 44 proprietor of an inn at Trevees near Philadelphia February 14 Snipes accomplices turned state evidence and were sentenced to life imprisonment Recital At Heed Prof Henry T Wade Hood College directed organ recital at Brofocox Hal Sunday The program included works by Mizor Rog tation Mauco and others
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Bellefonte
Wm C. Snipes
Lancaster
S.C
Rockview
Edward Gamils
Trevees
Philadelphia
Gamils
Teo
Snipes
Heed
Henry T. Wade
Department of Music
Hood College
James H. Rogtation
Melchiorre
Mauco C
Marche Religieuse
Joseph
Maryland selects 17 license plate samples for 1932
The State Purchasing Bureau will choose from 17 enamel and metal samples tested under weather exposure for durability. Prison-made protectors will be used for stamping. Two frames are weathered for five to seven months with the best two firms’ samples to be combined for next year’s tags.
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Maryland
Cyril A. Keller
State Purchasing Bureau
Keller
Call Box System Planned for Rockville Police
Rockvide Maryland announces a new system of police call boxes and signals at headquarters and around town. Four call boxes will be placed away from town and about eight signals nearer the station to alert officers. Lights will indicate when officers must call headquarters and the setup aims to cover about three miles around the Rock TA area.
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Rockvide
Alvie A. Moxley
Bethesda
Leroy Rodgers
Sithin
Rock TA
County Com
Cnet Moxler
Altered Hold-Up Reshapes AR Tactics
An altered hold-up attempt in Arkansas prompts police to review tactics. Details indicate a 2 percent variance in method and a restructuring of response procedures to reduce risk and improve rapid deployment.
Hood College Welcomes New Students at Reception
Hood YWCA sponsored a reception in Meyran Hall on Saturday evening to introduce new students to college officers and Hood WCA members. In the receiving line were President Joseph B. Appie and Mrs. Appie, Dean Dorothy Morr, Miss Matel Lytton, Miss Lilian Olive Brown, with Hood WCA officers Miss Sara Janice Acchet and Miss Helen Manson. After, attendees enjoyed refreshments and dancing as the tradition of big sisters guiding little sisters continued.
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Hood College
Hood Y. Woc.a
Meyran Hall
Joseph B. Appie
Dorothy Isabella Morr
Matel C. Lytton
Lilan Olive Brown
Bells Stop Ringing At Hagerstown Traffic Bell
The traffic bell in the Hagerstown public square, long a sleep disturbance and source of complaints, has been discontinued by the board of street commissioners. It regulated center city traffic and stood near the city’s largest hotel, but patrols say removal has not caused any collisions.
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Hagerstown
Board of Street Commissioners
Ei Ae Saat
Fcty
Thebes
Carrol County Delegation Plans Race Exchange With Taneytown
A dozen Carrol county citizens met in Ballmorend Racing mers Saiucdar to discuss exchanging race events with Taneytown in August. The group sought to advance the plan amid public interest and anchored by a regional senator overseeing security and governance matters.
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Carrol County
Ballmorend
Puspoes
Taneytown
Parliament Sets Closing Date Announcement
Officials announce the closing date for Parliament, detailing schedule and procedures for adjournment. The notice outlines timelines, expected votes, and the steps required to finalize the session.
Six Burned in Sunday Fire at Dance Hall
Six people were burned when a blaze broke out during a fraternity celebration at a Baltimore dance hall. One injured woman fled from a ladder as flames spread, while orchestra director LeRoy Meme saved his violin before suffering burns. Other victims, aged 20 to 24, incurred burns to hands, scalp, and sight, all treated at local hospitals.
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Baltmore
Motte PL Olsky
Victuria
LeRoy Meme
Leon Brome
Leon Hillman
Entertaining Orphans and Tax Suits in Carroll County
Lippy the Magician will entertain orphans at the Lasts Home and Montevue with free performances funded by the United Fire Company. Separate benefit shows are planned in Frederick at the Maryland theater to aid a flood-lighting project. In Carroll County, State suits against McClellan G. Keefer for arrears of county taxes proceed after an audit.
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Spits Pal
CO. O. F
Lippy
United Fire Company
Old Fellows Home
Otis Lippy
Montevue
Frederick
Mary-land
Uniteds
Lippi
Maryland Theater
Foustall
Maryland State School For the Deaf
Circuit Court
Carroll County
State of
Maryland
McClellan G. Keefer
Union Bridge
Wood College President Hosts Freshmen Reception
In observance of a yearly custom President and Mrs Joseph Apple welcomed the freshmen at Wood College Sunday afternoon. Between 2 and 4 o'clock the class gathered at the president's home where refreshments were served by members of the junior class.
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Joseph 3
Apple
Wood College
Weather data snippet from early 20th century records
Fragmentary forecast notes cover 48 hour precipitation through dates around 1931 and 1938 with prior normal values. The text lists figures like 1308 and 320 and references specific dates. overall content appears to be archival meteorological statistics rather than a narrative forecast.
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