Indictments Peak as Grand Jury Returns Prohibition Violations
Seventy indictments including forty capital crimes and numerous felonies were returned by the September grand jury. Cases include the murder of Charles Lucas in Brunswick and the death of Mrs. McKay Lee after a legal operation. Defendants named include Martha Rose alias Martha Brown and S Norris, with charges ranging from murder and manslaughter to larceny and Bastardy. A separate jail hearing was set for Foland on drunk and disorderly charges as Bayonne reports Byrd’s Antarctic supply ship departure.
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Herk
Marthe Rose
Martha Brown
Charles Lucas
Marurklitsville
S. Mo Unatry Norris
Union Bridge
Harry M.wease
Braddock Heights
G. Thomas Strother
Brunswick
Ma McKay Lee
Berryville
Edard McDaniel
Elijah Martin
Ames Washington
John E. Gaver
Harry C. Betaou
Same
Raymond Whiting
Nellie
Jossell
Mary M Joyce
John Wills
Charles Yeoman Robb
Newis Calvin Keeney
John Schillag
McKinstry Norris
George E. Hopkins
Albert M. Palmer
Isault
Charlies H. Rutheford
Joseph Bacing
George W. Metcalfe
John P. House
Carl ¢. Fell
Franklin Afiller
Albert Campbell, Jr
Charles Freeland
Samston
Wansel
Ralph D. Owers
Mohler Stunkle
Calvin L. Baughman
Charles M. Wisner
Russell Williams
Russell Wilams
George Shase
Sylvester Brown
Lester Brown
Boyd Wilt
Maurice Hahn
Edgar Hahn
Floyd M. Grams
Walter A. Minnick
Melvin G. Gilbert
Morris Reed
Charles FP. Potts
William H. Bradley, Sr
Alvie Witmer
Arthur M. Haller
Wesley Mansfield
Thomas Strother
Dom Foland
East Third Street
Foland
George W. Rogie
Boon
Ace
Alten Shafting
Philliprove
Posse
Poland
Omece
Nogie
Roosevelt selects Ruth Lockett as new land office recorder
President Roosevelt names Ruth Lockett the new Recorder of the General Land Office, highlighting her role in Washington's ceral family as a notable appointment.
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Washington
Ruth Lockett
Sbove
Roosevelt
The
General Land Office
Debate over A F L leadership and reforms unfolds
Washington dispatch details the A F L convention likely to ratify the decline of Vice President Matthew Woll once a dominant force in the federation. The piece notes Woll's waning influence since labor board ties and NRA tensions, with expectations that reforms will dilute his power by enlarging the executive council. It also touches on unrelated items about codes for industries, a court precedent on Roosevelt removal, and local notices about real estate and a club visit to a newspaper plant.
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Rodney Dutcher
Washington
A. F. of L
Matthew Woll
Woll
Sam Gompers
Mberals
Frances Perkins
NRA Labor Advisory Board
Windiess
Labor
Photo- Engravers’ Union
Crows Prince
A F. of L
Gompers
John L Lewis
United Mine Workers
Lewis
Executive Council
William Green
William E. Humphrey
Roosevelt
Shurtleff
Va. U. S
Oregon
Cooalige
Customs Appraisal Board
Customs Act
Federal Trade Commission
Saul
Eppomnees Mage
McKinley
Supreme Court
NEA Service, Inc
Pa Conference Representatives Gather Monday
Representatives of the Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren church gather in Frederick Monday for committee meetings ahead of the 144th annual session to be held October 3 4 and 5 in the Centennial Memorial United Brethren church. More than 200 delegates from Pennsylvania and Maryland are expected with about 150 to stay in local homes. Bishop Batdorf will preside at the sessions opening Tuesday with committee meetings, addresses, hymns, and a memorial service.
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Pennsylvania
Walkersville
Frederick
Zuse
Boundary Committee
Church Extension Board
Finance and
Finance Committee
Conference Branch Missionary and
Whl
Bonebrake Theological Seminary
Pension Fund Board
G D Batdorf
Harrisburg
Batdorf
DeWitt P. Zuse
Frederick County
Boonsboro
Lord's Day Alliance
Anti-Saloon
League of Maryland
Maryland
Counci
Peter Kemp
United Brethren Church
John H. Ness
York
Van Der Lubbe Admits He Set Reichstag Fire
Marinus Van Der Lubbe admitted setting the Reichstag fire during his trial in Berlin. Judge Wilhelm Buenger pressed him for confirmation and he answered yes, though his response was hesitant and barely audible. The proceedings focused on whether he acted alone in burning the historic building.
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van der Lubbe
Reichstag
Retail grocers oppose chains price cutting
Baltimore September 4 AP John M Porhaus president of the Maryland Retail Grocers Association wires President Roosevelt that small merchants cannot operate under NRA codes if large and chain stores do not raise prices. He says the code should require prices at least 7 percent above cost and notes that independent grocers signed to cover overhead, but higher charges are not practical unless chains raise prices as well.
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Baltimore
John M Porhaus
Maryland
Roosevelt
Im General
McKee Declares Candidacy For New York Mayor
New York Sept 24 AP Joseph McKee announced his bid for mayor of New York City. He will run as an independent Democrat against La Guardia, O’Brien, and the fusion Republican candidate. McKee had delayed announcement after days of speculation.
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New York
Joseph
McKee
New York City
Florelio LaGuardia
Fuskin
John ©. O'Brien
Tammany Hall
CONTINUE PICKETS ATEQRD'S PLANT
Edgewater North Dakota September 29 AP Striking Ford workers continued to picket the Chester plant and awaited word from Newark where a 1200 strong delegation would meet NRA officials. The Chester group left at 10 20 am to return home. They demand a five day week seven hour day and five dollar minimum.
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Edgewater
N. d
Ford Assembly
Newark
NRA
Ford
Chester
Banks in 37 states scheduled for reorganization soon
Treasury details outline reorganization of 375 national banks in 37 states as part of the drive to reopen banks and expand purchasing power. J F T O’Connor announces plan approval. banks must follow the plan to obtain licenses. Maryland and Pennsylvania listings include People's National and First National among others.
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Washington
Treasury
J. F. T. O'Connor
O'Connor
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
People's National
First National
Hancock
Openl National
Port Deposit
New Freedom
Partners' National
Somerset
Central Bank Debate Signals Shift in Banking Policy
Article discusses move toward a national central bank and increased government banking role. It notes tension between Roosevelt and bankers over credit, RFC funding, and proposed deposit guarantees with depositor fees. Mentions potential consolidation of bank interests into a single government banking body and lessons from early U S banks.
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Sen
RFC
NRA
RPC
Roosevelt
United States
Republic
Miners Storm Gates at Clairton Steel Plant
In Clairton Pennsylvania on September 28 a mob of over 3000 striking coal miners stormed the Carnegie Steel plant gates after marching from Fayette County fields. Police stood by with riot gear as sandbag breastworks went up. many workers had clothing ripped and dinner buckets rummaged. Most miners hail from the HC Frick Coke Company, with Frick and Carnegie Steel under U.S. Steel.
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Clairton
Carnegie Steel Company
Fayettee County
H C. Frick Coke Company
Frick
Carnegie Steel
U. S. Steel Corporation
Nine cases called on Court docket in Circuit Court
Nine of eleven remaining cases on the September docket were called in Circuit Court before Judges Urner and Willard. Trials set include Clatiel 43 Manahan for Monday and Driscoll vs. O’Toole for Tuesday. Several cases passed for settlement or continued. firms including Rohrback, Rosenstock, Newman, Routzahn, Bowers, and Storm appear for plaintiffs and defendants.
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Urner
Willard
Clatiel
Manahan
Driscoll
O'Toole
Joseph Kellman
Benjamin B. Rosenstock
Peoples Bank
Brunswick
John N. Fleetwood
Lew P. Lucas
H S. Fillet
H Kieffer DeLauter
Kresge Co
Archibald E. Fisher
Assumpsit
William M Storm
Plaintff
Weinberg
Rosenstock
John J. Ghingher
Central Trust Co
Middletown Savings Bank
Webster Huffer
Mary C. Hutler
Newman and
Newman
Land Routzahn
Bowers
John 5
Zecher
Garnishee of
Webster
Mary Courtney Huffer
Huffer
Stoner
Storm
Routzahn
Ui Koberr
Girl Slain Man Held Admits He Shot Her
Philadelphia reports Mira McGuire a 27 former Kingston Pa resident found stabbed to death. Norman Chadwick 27 confessed to the killing but police say he claimed it was an accident. The body showed a heart wound. Also noted are divorce filings and a suit filed by Lucile Amanda Favorite.
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Philadelphia
Mira McGuire
Kingston
Norman Chadwick
A'S
Chadax
Miss McGure
Lodges Compete in Prize Draw In Court Case
In a New York courtroom on September 29, testimony cited that besides the Loyal Order of Moose other groups such as Knights of Columbus Mechanics and Elks participated in January 1932 prize drawings. Senator James J. Davis, though, held no office in these lodges, defense asserting the venture was open to any lodge, while prosecutors cited circulars showing outcomes linked to the Moose drawing.
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New York
United States
James J. Davis
Order of Moose
Shaner
Moose Lodge
Font Knights of Columbus, Mechanics
Elks
Davis
Moose
Theodore G. Miller
Moose Propagation Department
G. C. McGuire
Ghanet
Lola Mood Prendwell
Escaped Guineas Roar At North Market Street Hotel
Two enslaved guineas escaped impending death at the Francis Ssatt hotel in New York as a colored attendant prepared to end their lives. They freed themselves from shackles with guinea wit and flew off, one perched on a roof while the other landed nearby, declaring their freedom amid a scene of pursuit and alarm. News from New York reports market fluctuations and later chaotic clashes with police and soldiers, with several killed and a lawyer filing for bankruptcy.
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Eallen
Oon
Francis Ssatt. Key Hotel
Norkh Market Street
Churet
Patrick
Youths Blame Each Other For Murder In Washington
Two Gettysburg youths were held in Washington County jail after a fatal shooting of Reuben Sollenberger in Hagerstown. Elvin J. Fair claimed he did not fire the gun and said the plan was for neither to talk, while Emanuel Bingaman denied the shooting but admitted they planned the killing. Both were arrested after leads tied them to a cornfield hideout near Boonsboro.
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Hagerstown
Gettysburg
Washington County
Elvin J. Fair
Washington
Clarents Emimert
Reuben Sollenberger
Uioneer
Emanuel Bingaman
Miling
Sollenberger
Fair
Bingeman
Phot
Hetther
Blogeman
Bingaman
Walt
Brown
Boonsboro
Fair Aid
Washington Park
Fairwee
Barry B. Snyder
Sollensrger
Weather Today Summary
Precipitation data shows 43 inches total for the last 24 hours ending 7 am. September to date rainfall is 35 inches, with September normal 328 inches and annual September precipitation around 9.53 inches. High yesterday reached 82, with low around 58. Moonrise and moonset times noted. tomorrow’s conditions indicate early morning rise. Tree-counter details reference Pocnet and Monotacy creek areas.
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