MacDonald sails home urging US Britain unity
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald sailed homeward calling for unity between the United States and Britain to restore prosperity. He urged both English-speaking nations to align at the forthcoming international economic conference and warned against disruption, saying alliance implies a bargain and harmony of two hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. Ramsay MacDonald
Great Britain
United States
MacDonald
Inspector of Eggs May Be Soon Named
An egg grading inspector for Washington county moved closer to realization after a conference among producers shippers and state market officials. The plan promises higher income for local egg farmers and better quality eggs. Attendees included B H Shaw Maryland Department of Markets Raper State Extension Service Lawrence Downey and local officials Milton D. Moore J Forney Young Berry Doub J B Ferguson H Mills Baird Crockett and A B Underhill. The Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce agricultural committee had organized the discussions as part of active local efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
State Department of Markets
B. Shaw
Maryland Department of Markets
Mr. Raper
State Extension Service
Lawrence Downey
Foils Attempt to Drown Her Near Rangoon
Mrs M T Risch an American passenger aboard the steamship Karea in Rangoon Burma faced a perilous encounter when a Chittagonian rower hired to take her ashore diverted and tried to steal her handbag and push her into the river. She used her swimming to stay afloat and reboarded the steamship after a struggle, during which the assailant was tipped into the water and later arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangoon
Burma
M. T. Risch
Western film star J Roy Stewart dies at 43
Los Angeles April 27 One of the pioneer actors of the movies J Roy Stewart died yesterday of a heart attack He was 43 Stewart starred in westerns during the infancy of the film industry His first pictures were made in 1913 for the triangle company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
J. Roy Stewart
Stewart
Old Triangle Company
Prosperity Hope Spurred By Trade Gains
New York April 27 The Associated Press reports broad revival in commerce and industry. Confidence returns and orders grow as auto and steel output rise. Car loadings advance in April while shipments improve across regions from Wall Street to the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Wall Street
Pacific Northwest
S .Axele
Chicago
Detroit
North Carolina
Miami
Buffalo
Saattie
Associated Preece
Claude A Jagger
Associated Press
New York
Tornado Rips Through Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas
A violent tornado across Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas killed at least three people and injured more than a dozen. The storm cut a path through plantation country northwest of Texarkana, claiming the lives of John Moseley, 76, and Lizzie Rosborough and drowning Will Faye in a swollen stream. Hail damaged crops along the Oklahoma Arkansas boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Ark
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
John Moseley
Lizzie Rosborough
Will Faye
Street Board Reply Brings High Praise
The Street Commissioners adopted a public spirited stance in the dispute sparked by the Mayor and Council last week over dismissals of city employees. They sent a resolution asking for cooperation to resolve authority limits judicially, receiving broad praise from Republicans and Democrats alike. Mayor Wertz received the reply yesterday. no official comment was given. Rumors said a Friday night session would discuss the matter, with Republican leaders planning to attend to protest and seek rescission of several orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Street Commissioners
Wertz
Surprise Evacuation From North China War Shoreline
TIENTSIN China April 27 The sudden withdrawal of Japanese troops from coastal North China was blamed on tensions between Japan and Russia in Manchuria. Chinese leaders cited a Soviet report of Japan plans to seize the Chinese eastern railway from Soviet Russia and said Russia’s protest helped force Japan northward. Some observers linked the pullback to Washington talks with China and Japan. Japanese retreat continued toward Chinwangtao as Chinese forces advanced about 30 miles, with detachments reaching Changi near the American Methodist mission seized April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tientsin
China
Japan
Russia
Manchuria
Associated Press
Moscow
Soviet Russia
Khabarovsk
Siberia
Manchaukie
Washington
Roosevelt
Swan River
Changi
Chinwangtao
Great Wall of China
Shanhaikwan
Gang Leader Breaks Jail With Three Others At Western Pen
Pittsburgh April 27 Four convicts led by John Maug escaped from Western Penitentiary by sliding down an improvised clothesline rope from the roof. Maug gang member Edward Turpack Fred Prince and Theodore Geisler were loosened under heavy sentences. The break occurred around 6 30 AM and likely happened overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Western Penitentiary
John Maug
Edward Turpark
Maug
Fred Prince
Theodore Joseph Geisler
Pari Mutuel Tickets Held Not Taxable
Washington April 27 The internal revenue bureau ruled that baseball pool tickets and pari mutuel horse race tickets are not taxable under the revenue law. It held that markers and tickets are records of play or evidence of participation, not parts of the games themselves, and thus not taxable. the decision aligns with prior rulings on score cards and bridge whist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Bureau
Southern Alaska Quake Shuts Clocks injures reported
A strong earthquake shook Southern Alaska last night, enough to stop clocks in Seward. Severe damage and injuries are being reported today. InTEST tests mention chewing gum linked to sore mouths in several Easton children, per Dr. Jack Zarbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Alaska
iSouthern
Easton
Jack Zarbee
Inflation clash over silver, gold and soldier bonus
Washington April 27 The inflation measure moves toward giving the President power to remonetize and lower the gold content of the dollar as free coinage of silver is voted. The Senate faces a tight vote on the gold clause while House leaders pause to push the soldier bonus financed by a $5 billion currency plan. Democratic leaders expect close votes and rally votes to pass both measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Reed
Robinson R
Ind
Rainey
Burns
Tennessee
Greenwood
Indiana
Japan Congratulates Homecoming of Envoy After Manchuria Move
Tokyo reports a festive return of Yosuke Matsumura, head Japanese delegate to the League of Nations on the China affair. Japan shows strong national unity with a large turnout and a Shinto ceremony at Yasukuni shrine, marking fallen soldiers as the empire observes a national holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Yosuke Matsunka
League of Nations
Japan
Manchuria
Yasukuni
Matsuoka
Detroit Firemen Reject Two Dollar Bills Story
Detroit firemen refused to accept two dollar bills issued as city scrip. Though paid since February 1, they declined the denomination while other city workers demurred. No more two dollar scrip will be made, yet 250000 pieces remain in circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Apel
Charles Held For Violating Penn Parole
Samuel Charles, 62, of near Williamsport, jailed after a parole violation from Eastern Penitentiary. He was shot and wounded during a failed chicken theft at Ralph Byers farm on Downsville Pike weeks ago and arrested after discharge from hospital. Parole papers prompted sheriff W Bruce Downin to detain him awaiting penitentiary authorities. Charles admitted the wound occurred during the attempted chicken theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern
Pennsylvania
Samuel Charles
Williamsport
Ralph Byers
Downsville Pike
W. Bruce Downin
Pennsylvania State Board of Pardon
Charles
Byers
Fate Plays A Tragedy In Car Crash Release
Madison Wisconsin April 27 William Conway released after his mother pleaded for clemency from Superior Judge Proctor. He had been sentenced to one day for speeding. He died in a motor car accident shortly after release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
William Conway
Proctor
William
Wheat inspection in Hagerstown eyed for Western Maryland
Maryland official B B Shaw said Hagerstown should be the wheat inspection point for Western Maryland after a meeting with millers producers and chamber representatives. The move could bring a new wheat inspection service here as Washington county produces about one million bushels annually and current grade 2 garlicy red wheat sells for less than Grade 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Maryland
5. B. Shaw
Maryland Department of Markets
Agricultural Committee
Hagerstown Chemier of Commerce
Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Stanley Kline
Walter Smith
Washington County
Blast Kills Two In Home: Ravenna Tragedy Unfolds
A late night explosion wrecked the Edward Rock home killing Mrs Rock aged 30 and Silar Eldridge watchman for the State Highway Department. Nine injured including Rock’s three children, his father Sylvester Barnes and two guests. Police suspect a grudge against Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenna
A Terre
Edward Rock
Nene
Rock
No agreement on debts to US in White House notes
Washington April 27. President Roosevelt said no agreement on debt settlements with the United States was reached. He indicated tariffs and a possible tariff truce might be discussed at the London economic conference opening June 12. Secretary Hull said further adjustments could follow debtor-nation talks before June 16 dues. Norman H. Davis suggested a tariff trace could be proposed for Saturday with formal invitations to London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Is. Willix
White Hall
State Department
Hull
London
United States
White’ House
World Économic
Norman H. Davis
Frocesvelt
Hunt Farmer as Slayer of His Family
Harris Minnesota April 27 A 43 year old farmer Albin Johnson is the prime suspect in the slayings of his wife and seven children whose bodies were found in the burned farm home. Police pursue him across borders as authorities believe the killings occurred before the blaze on April 14. County attorney Wennerberg noted Johnson had wished to return to Canada and had worked near Prelate Saskatchewan the prior year.
Child Improves After Operation in New York Court Case
A two year old girl Helen Vasco had her left eye removed by court order and was reported well enough to show interest in bunny rabbits and dolls. Her mother Mrs John Vasco remained in near hysteria at her Hastings in Bedeen home. Relatives conveyed that Presbyterian hospital messages said Helen was rallying after the operation which removed a deadly tumor seeping toward the brain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Helen Vasco
John Vasco
Hastings-in-Bedeen
Presbyterian Hospital
Helen
Also Mentioned on This Page
M’donald
Britain
U. 8
Foils
Street Board
Tarpack
Prince
Geisler
Ramsay MacDonald
Cordell Hull
Richard B. Bennett
Canada
Edouard Herriott
France
A. P
Rman
Penn
Barber
U.S
Hunt Farmer
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!