Council ends plans for special election after vacancy death
City Council adjourned without voting on a special election to fill the unexpired term of Fourth Ward Councilman W. Keller Nigh. Mayor Richard H. Sweeney cited law mandating an election, while several council members argued the voters opposed or the cost outweighed benefits.
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Fourth Ward
W. Keller
Richard H. Sweeney
Sweeney
Vernon Miller
Harry Fridinger
David Bowman
Edward Oswald, Jr
Ward 4 Council Seat Backed for Special Election
A speaker urges a City Council special election to represent Ward 4, arguing the charter requirement is reasonable though no time element is specified. The comment frames a debate over timely council action.
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Oswald
County to Pay Rent to City for Courtroom Space
The Board of County Commissioners voted to pay the City of Hagerstown an annual rental of 600 dollars for the fourth floor in city hall used by Magistrates Harry E. Snyder and Martin B. Bostatter. City officials noted the rent covers furniture lighting and janitorial service. The county seeks a lower rate to reduce expenses under existing law the city pays one fourth of the magistrates salaries while the county covers the rest.
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Board of County Commissioners
City of
Hagerstown
Harry E. Snyder
Martin ¥. B. Bostatter
Auto of Dr Beachley Recovered After Theft
The automobile of Dr J T Beachley stolen yesterday evening from High street and Salem avenue was recovered about an hour later off Bryan Place by County Investigator Sellman.
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AUTO
J. T. Beachley
High Street
Salem Avenue
Bryan Place
Sellman
One Cent a Day Brings $100 a Month Policy Notice
National Protective Insurance Co publicizes a one cent daily policy offering up to 4000 to 6000 dollars in cash benefits for injuries and 100 dollars monthly for up to 24 months. Ages 7 to 90 qualify with no medical exam, free 10 day inspection, mail order policy via Kansas City address.
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Ivary
National Protective Insurance Co
Pickwick Bidg
Kansas City
Crane's Clothes factory to you sale
A retail pitch advertises discount clothing from Crane's Clothes with a factory to you slogan. It lists a price of 15.00 and emphasizes direct-to-consumer savings by cutting out middlemen. The ad mentions a business at 20 South Volume Street and promotes value.
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Volumne Street
Howes Quits for Politics in Roosevelt Era
William W. Howes resigns as first assistant postmaster general to devote time to politics. He aims to become Democratic national committeeman from South Dakota and to head an uninstructed eight member delegation to the Democratic National Convention. James A. Farley and Governor Lehman praised Roosevelt leadership as the party looks to the fall campaign.
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Washington
William W. Howes
Howes
James al Farley
Roosevelt
South Dakota
Warley
New York
Democratic State Committee
Lehman
Farley
German Baron To Address Kiwanis Club Meeting
Baron U. EB. von Gienanth second secretary of the German Embassy and a captain in Hitler's Black Elite Guard will speak at Kiwanis Club luncheon on Thursday April 18 at Hotel Alexander. He will discuss German War Aims and Problems. Members of all service clubs are invited.
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Baron U. EB. von Gienanth
Fuehrer
Hitler
Kiwanis Club
Hotel Alexander
Baron von Gienanth
Poland
Council Approves Soap Purchase for Municipal Pool Season
The Mayor and Council voted to buy 30 000 cakes of soap at five dollars sixty three cents per thousand for the municipal swimming pool season opening May 30. They also directed bids for a roof between the Court House and comfort station to keep rain out of the city building.
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Court House
Stone Transferred to Hagerstown Edison Office
C Vernon Stone, long a Martinsburg assistant district manager for the Potomac Edison Company, is reassigned to the Hagerstown offices in a similar role. He previously moved from Hagerstown to Martinsburg and had been with the company since 1935. Andrew J Bowen of Piedmont West Virginia will replace him in Martinsburg.
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C. Vernon Stone
Martinsburg
Potomac Edison Company
Hagerstown
Stone
Potomac Edison
Andrew J. Bowen
Piedmont
W. Va
Accused Forger Jonny Mahoney Arrested in Frederick
Jonny Mahoney alias Jack Mahoney, 28, sought on forgery charges tied to a bogus check, was arrested in Frederick late last night and returned to Hagerstown. The incident involved a check passed on a tourist home operator in the 300 block of Frederick Street. Arresting officers were Corp. May of the State Police, County Investigator Sellman, and Deputy B C Bender.
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Jonny Mahoney
Jack Mahoney
Frederick
Hagerstown
Mahoney
Frederick Street
Corp. May
Sellman
B. C. Bender
O Conor Critiques National Policy To Democratic Workers
Gov Herbert R. O Conor told Democratic political workers in Braddock Heights Maryland that humanitarianism under the current national administration has taken a front seat and that the people will not allow it to be banished. He spoke to a Frederick audience last night.
Romania Bans Wheat Exports Amid Oil and Danube Controls
Bucharest officials announced a temporary ban on wheat exports to Germany and other buyers, aiming to safeguard Romania’s own needs after harvest. The government tightened Danube river controls and ordered priority oil and coal for military and railway use while signaling greater state influence over foreign-owned oil companies to replenish army reservoirs.
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Bucharest
Rumania
Germany
Danube River
Reich
Romania
Council
Danube
Balkan
Democratic Primary Contest Named Howard Bruce Over Radcliffe
Report notes Howard Bruce leads George L. Radcliffe in the Democratic Senatorial nomination race. Local party officials and voters weigh the contest as candidates court support in the upcoming primary season.
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Howard Bruce
George L. Radcliffe
Nudge to Feel Better With Olive Tablets
A vintage ad urges readers to try Dr Edwards Olive Tablets to stimulate bile flow and ease constipation. It claims the vegetable tablets aid digestion of fatty foods, elimination, and overall energy, offering prices 80¢ and 60¢ with a box available at all drugstores.
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Ohio
Dr. Edwards
F. M. Edwards
Decree Bans Exports Amid Crop Loss Fears
The government under Premier George Tatarescu sues to enforce a decree that voids all wheat contracts until further notice due to potential crop failure. It also halts foreign deliveries of petroleum coal and wood until reserves are deemed adequate for the army and railroads.
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Government Economic Council
George Tatarescu
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Crane
Frankfort Distilleries, Inc
Louisville & Baltimore
Scranton
Freezorcold
MLA
Shelvador
Everly
O'Conor
Economic Council
Lydia
Pinkham
Caskey
Triangle Food Stores
Schindel, Rohrer & Co
Sherwin - Williams
S. Potomac St
the Phillips Auto Sales
Baltimore, Md
Willys Motor Car Distributor
Maryland
S. M. Hebb
Hebb Motors
Funkstown
Willys Dealer
Hageratown
Bohman-Warne, Inc
West
Franklin St
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