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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1933
Page
9
Peacock 52 of Washing C was removed to Washington County Hospital for treatment of exposure suffocation after a fire in the Hancock jail. He reportedly set the couch ablaze while smoking. officers heard his shouts and found the building filled with smoke. His condition is not considered serious.
Annapolis Md April 6 Local beer sales begin at midnight in Maryland marking a 15 year milestone Not all counties and cities may open immediately with only seven jurisdictions allowed initially Baltimore City Annapolis Harford Howard St Marys Washington and Caroline counties may sell after midnight The governor hailed the first batch as happy days are here again.
Governor Albert C. Ritchie signed the statewide beer bill and several local measures after a formal signing in Annapolis. The statewide act exempts Carroll County, while Allegany and others receive license structures. Ritchie vetoed or delayed bills for Baltimore, Caroline, Garrett and Carroll counties as indicated by delegation preferences. The action also set tax rates, race track betting levies, and preparation for a repeal convention.
The Garrett law pushes for a referendum before beer sales can proceed. Local officials and sponsors argue over timeline and regulatory steps required before liquor or beer transactions.
President Roosevelt issued a formal order targeting gold hoarders with penalties after May 1. The decree places the national gold supply under federal license and requires holdings above 100 in gold or certificates to be turned over to the Federal Reserve or face a $10,000 fine or 10 years imprisonment.
Fire in the Farmers' Feed and Supply Co office in Cumberland caused about $1000 in damage. No injuries reported and investigation pending.
Marble Editor extends the Herald issue deadline to Saturday night for Marble Tournament entries. Any boy or girl within age limits should submit blanks at once to the Herald Mall office. schools will be sorted and published later. New schools are entering. country participants hoped for.
Maryland Today previews King of the Jungle starring Buster Crabbe Frances Dee and Sidney Toler. Crabbe touted as world’s perfect man and noted Olympic champion leads a Tarzan like tale with a non raised by apes. Also features Laurel and Hardy short Twice Two and Movie Tone News with a children fashion show live rabbits and chocolate eggs.
James Cagney stars in Warner Bros. Hard to Handle at the Colonial Theatre. The story by Houston Branch parodies publicity promoters with brisk dialogue and zany situations. Supporting cast features well known players.
Drift ing Souls opened last night at Henrys Theatre with a star cast led by Lois Wilson and Theodor von Eltz Mischa Auer Bryant Washburn and Edmund Breese. The plot centers on a young woman who advertises her services to fund a major operation to save her father’s life.
Plans describe April contests staged each afternoon with two venues, then winners advance to a championship round to be held. Final matchups determine the overall title.
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