Cord May Yet Solve Murder of Authoress
New York reporters note a cord found near the body of Mrs. Nancy Evans Titterton remains the only clue. Police say the cord was not made in the city and its rarity may aid the investigation. Assistant Chief Inspector Lyons and Lieut Owens deny husband Lewis H. Titterson named suspects or asserted an unwanted suitor connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nancy Evans Titterton
John A. Lyons
Lyons
Martin $. Owens
Lewis H. Titters
New Chamber Manager to Meet Board
The article notes the chamber welcomes 250 new voting members for this year and that incoming manager Mr. Lemon will meet leaders from affiliated groups. He brings prior praise from Troy and will relocate with his family after the school term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
Lemon
A. H. Andrews
Troy
Fairmount store opens tomorrow at 70 West Washington
A Fairmount Store from the New York chain will open tomorrow at 70 West Washington street. The new location will offer dresses coats suits and millinery at popular prices. David Poster is the district manager and local sales girls are being hired.
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Fairmount
New York City
West Washington Street
Atrles
David Poster
Double Action MOUNDSVILLE Free paroled man in recovery
Lford Sines, jailed in 1930 for slashing his brother in law, regains freedom after parole ordered by Gov. H. G. Kump. The case highlights past sentences and parole actions linked to Moundsville. In Frederick Maryland a tenant farmer Norman Keeny survived a barn fire that destroyed the barn 40 tons of hay and killed three pigs.
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Moundsville
W. Va
Lford Sines
H. G. Kump
Simes
Sines
Frederick
Norman Keeny
William B. Catshall
Deaths and Burials in Hagerstown and Nearby Areas
Death notices for Mrs. Jemima Reily aged 93 in Hagerstown with several survivors and service details. Emma J. Stoner aged 73 of Cumberland also noted with funeral arrangements and burial. William R. Carbaugh of Blue Mountain dies suddenly at 69 with service plans at the Church of God Blue Mountain and burial in Smithsburg. Miss Henrietta Brewster Brown of Greencastle dies at 66 after heart illness with details of family and early life in Greencastle.
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Jemima Reily
Fletcher Reily
William D. Boone
Pope Avenue
Laney
Chewsville
Hagerstown
Johnsville
Fannie Boone
Bessie Sritely
Waynesboro
Henry
Ibertytown
Charles
Hanover
A. K. Coffman
Lloyd Davis
Samuel Repp
Emma J. Stoner
Albert C. Stoner
Washington County
Shriver Avenue
Cumberland
John and
Ann Summer
Lestersburg
Cumberlane
Lewis W. Hertle
Barbara Shank
Smithsburg
B. R. Summer
Cascade
Thomas Summer
Rohrersville
Bernard R. Fleigle
Harile
South Potomac Street
Green Hill Cemetery
William R. Carbaugh
Blue Mountain
New Baltimore
Franklin County
Caleb and
Susan (Hamsock) Carbaugh
Church of God
Biue Mountain
Pen Mar Council, Jr
Otv
Grove Fueral
Henrietta Brewster Brown
Greencastle
William Gordon
Miss Brown
Oliver and
Isabelle Hudson Brown
Martinsburg
W. Va
Brown
Alice Brown
Birely
The
Presbyterian Church
Women's Missionary Society
Mite Society
Women's Christian’ Temperance Union
David Coursey Maynes
Lutheran Church of
Clara A. Harnes
Pan
Miggins Case Before Court of Appeals
Miggins challenges 1935 Washington County law extending the statute to the county. The Court of Appeals previously ruled the legislature valid. Miggins argues the fourth count lacks crime language and essential elements. Leviness argues the fourth count is sufficient and appellate review may be limited. Hartle contends the charge fails to notify Miggins of all crime elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Miggins
Court of Appeals
Charles T. Leviness
Worker, General
Calvert K. Hartle
Hazleton pupils press push to close all district schools
Striking Hazle township students and adult supporters seek to bar students from Oakdale Japan and Jeddo schools to push the district toward closing every school. The protest follows the dismissal of twelve teachers and targets multiple buildings as part of a broader campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazleton
Hazle Township
Oakdale
Japan
Jeddo
World's Tonic Claims Sudden Joint Cure For Man
A man attributes recovery from severe joint pain and constipation to World's Tonic after trying many remedies. He reports improved strength, halted coughing, and reduced inflammation within months, crediting the tonic sourced from plants. Stores listed include Rudy's Peonie's Cauffman's and other druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Medicine Company
Howels
Wark
Rudy's
Peonie’s
Cauffman's
Tax And Relief Bills Threaten To Delay Congress Adjournment
Washington April 17 congressional leaders fear delays in the income tax bill and the 1.5 billion relief appropriation could extend the session. Roosevelt's revenue suggestions arrived weeks ago with relief estimates. Ways and Means probes and Senate hearings loom as June adjournment nears.
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Washington
Congress
House
Roosevelt
Ways and Means
Senate
Ker
Representative Bankhead
Harrison
D. Miss
Senate Finance Committee
Prayers Await Decision After Rockville Bus Crash Evidence
The case centers on Daniel Poe and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as eighteen damage suits seek 3400000 for victims of the Rockville bus crash. The trial features defense requests for instructions about precautions and railroad right of way, with witnesses testifying on whistle signals, driver actions, and sightlines near the crossing.
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More and Ohio Railroad
Rockville
Howard R. Poe
Poe
Iowa
Percy Line
Line
Edward Gandy
John R. Young
John R. Woods
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Rockville Crossing
Harlan T. Clark
Roy T. Perrell
Frank XN. Oden
Baltimore
John R. Gr
Woods
E. L. Stevens
Lear Rockville
Theo. F. Voilten
Montgomery County Police
Henry W. Rutenberg
VollJten
Henry Waldon Rolls Perfect Score in Bowling Debut
Pekin April 17 Henry Waldon records a perfect 300 in his first factory tournament bowing appearance. He rolled a string of 20 strikes ending a dramatic run as his final game sealed the perfect score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Henry Waldon
Waldon
Milk Fund Gains With Community Support After Flood
Money for the Babies Milk Fund sponsored by the Lions Club continues to flow despite high relief needs. With Direct Relief nearly halted and WPA reduced, the Infant and Child Health Center cites rising demand for milk for undernourished children. Acknowledgements list many local donors and groups, totaling 187.45 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Hagerstown
Preston
Asilton
Wm. Danzer, Jr
Chas. H. Byerly
J. J. Porter
Homer Mid Jdiekauff
W. M. Cushwa
Harvey Heyser
John Carmichael
J. V. Jamison Jr
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Morris
R. and G. Dept
Seeing Things in XENIZ Lights Burned Fear of Fire
Firemen rushed through XENIZ Ohio after midnight to answer a false alarm. They returned with no flames seen as an electric bulb swayed from a barn roof behind red cloth, creating the illusion of flickering flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xeniz
Ohio
Gov Barry Nice Files for Republican Presidential Nomination
Baltimore April 17 Gov Barry W Nice announces he has prepared papers to file as a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Barry W. Nice
Erie Baggage Car Robbery Yields Cash
Police reported a baggage car robbery on a train near Newark. Two gunmen with a sawed off shotgun forced the station master William Sutherland to halt the train and take cash. Detectives boarded at Newark and questioned crew while the train moved toward Fourth Avenue station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sutherland
Sutherland
Newark
Fourth Avenue
Plans Complete For Scout Drive In Washington County
The Boy Scout campaign to support character building programs in the county begins Monday April 20. The Washington County Council camp at Pearre Maryland occupies over 1000 acres with eight cabins a mess hall and tested mountain water. The beekeepers meet Saturday at 8 pm at the county agent’s office to discuss spring and summer bee management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Council
Washington County Council
Pearre
Maryland
Woodmont Rod and Gun Club
Washington County
Photographer's Narrow Escape From Gas-Well Blaze
Beaumont photographer Ward Jaycox had shot fires for 35 years yet missed the 150 foot gas well blaze when his camera failed. He ducked under the hood to frame the shot and the moment the fire flared out, everything went black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
Ward Jaycox
Jaycox
Society Girl Dies in Suspected Accidental Shooting
Police say a society girl died by her own action while playing pirate with a pistol. The father says the gun, kept years in a drawer, had one live bullet. coroners note six bullets with one discharged. A brother recalls shadows of a troubled night and a distant flash of a shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushong
George
Schol
Prudence Golden Wagon Accident Habeas Case
Mrs. Prudence Golden was taken to a hospital for injuries from an automobile accident. Her physician and attorney obtained a district court writ of habeas corpus to transfer her to another hospital, but authorities at the first hospital reportedly insisted she remain until her bill is paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Prudence Golden
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Columbia River
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Foday
Stein Bros. & Boyce, McComas-Armatrong Building
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Amer, T. & T
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Atchison
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DuPonteens
Elect Sess
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Nat'd. Diath’ Ae
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Penna. R. KE
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Steel Aye
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Weat‘house Elec
Western Union
West, Md
Loews Wet Aeeen
Texas Corp
Warner Bros
Chicago Grain Market
Stein Bros. & Boyce, McComas-Armstrong Building
R. M. Hays & Bros., Inc
Washington St
Boy Scout Movement
B. J. Grimes
Boy Scout Organization
Thomas W. Pangborn
Grunow
Shockey Furniture Co
Clyde E
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Electrolux
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