Frederick Adopts Emergency Water Use Restrictions
Frederick Maryland council enacts an emergency ordinance restricting water use to household needs amid a 33 day drought. Prohibitions cover washing cars, sprinkling lawns and gardens, and washing pavements with penalties including fines and possible jail time. Police ordered to enforce immediately as drought persists and storage levels drop to 45 million gallons from about 60 million. Nearby Potomac and Monocacy rivers hit record lows. regional shortages push water curtailments into neighboring Pennsylvania towns and Frostburg reports only four days of reservoir supply.
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Frederick
Fishing Creek
Potomac
Monocacy
Pennsylvania
Hanover
Littlestown
Cyrils Grove
Industria
Frostburg
Notorious gang leader targeted in Up Per Nethabin Lake shooting
A gangland attack at the Lakeview Hotel annex in Upper Nethahbin Lake near Delafield leaves five killers wounding a man identified as J. H. Goodman of Aurora Illinois as a crowd of about twenty couples watches. The assailants flee in a car with Illinois plates. police report ongoing investigation into possible link to Jack Zuta Moran-Atello syndicate.
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Delafield
Wis
Lake Resort
Waukesha County
Jack Zuta
Chicago
Moran-Atello Sombine
Lakeview
Upper Nethahbin Lake
J. H. Goodman
Aurora
Ill
Goodman
Illinois
Mercersburg Faces Water Shortage As Reservoir Drops
Mercersburg officials consider drastic action as the town nears a water famine. The reservoir level sits twelve inches below the spillway, with inflow barely half of consumption. The lake drops about an inch daily, threatening supply.
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Mercersburg
Hagerstown Says No Water Shortage Despite Famine Fears
City officials assure residents they face no water shortage as Maryland towns like Cumberland consider conservation measures. Potomac river levels remain a concern, but Hagerstown relies on Potomac and mountain water, with reservoirs Edgemont and Martinsburg supplying about 74,000 gallons. Authorities note chlorine levels in Cavetown Pike supply and plan to pump raw water if Lake Gordon falls below filtering stage.
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Maryland
Hagerstown
The
Water Commission
Potomac
Potomac Edison
Williamsport
Edgemont
Pmutesburg
Cavetown
Water Commissions
Cavetown Pike
State Board of Health
Smithsburg
Cumberland
Thomas W. Koon
Lake Gordon
Another Charged With Non-support
Howard Palmer of this city was arrested yesterday by Officer J. Saylor on a non-support charge brought by his wife. Judge Harry K. Snyder ordered bond of 40 cents and weekly child support of 7.50 for four juvenile children or time in the Maryland House of Correction. Palmer offered to bond and support his children but, if unable to pay, was returned to county jail. He had faced a similar charge in March and a Hagerstown industry provided work. He said he quit his job because he did not like the work.
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Howard Palmer
J. Saylor
Harry K. Snyder
Maryland House of Correction
Pelmer
Creunty
Hagerstown
Itis
Paliver
Informer and Rum Runner Die in Fight in Georgia
MACON Ga Aug 2 Two men one a prohibition informer and two others a negro and an alleged liquor runner were killed in live battles at the same place between a prohibition raiding party and bootleggers late last night The informer Herman Warr a figure in liquor cases in this section and in Florida was fatally wounded in the first battle Officers brought him to a hospital here where he died and then returned to the scene of the encounter a lonely spot not far from Macon and engaged in another exchange of fire In this second fight the negro identified as Sam Knight was shot to death after he had opened fire on the officers A J Patterson 56 planter and member of a prominent family was arrested at his home in Macon about eight miles from the swamp and was ordered held by prohibition officers on a charge of killing Warr Last June 10 Warr shot and killed J B Saunders in a case in Tackoonville Fla He was exonerated by a coroner s jury.
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Macon
Herman Warr
Florida
Sam Knight
A. J. Patterson
Prohibition
Warr
J. B. Saunders
Tackoonville
Fla
Aged Resident Recalls Droughts and Corn Crops
John Kesselring of Funkstown recalls a long drought from fifty six years ago when rain fell from spring to August. He picnicked at Beaver Creek as a terrific shower revived crops, producing one of the best harvests. Contractor George B. McC. Wolf corroborates the disheartening early droughts and similar conditions today.
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Ping
John Kesselring
Funkstown
George B. McC. Wolf
Miller Divorce Suit Filed by Betty C Miller
Betty C Miller with attorney J A Wolfinger filed a divorce suit this morning against William H Miller on desertion grounds. The couple wed in July 1926 and separated the following November.
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Betty C. Miller
J. A. Wolfinger
William H. Miller
Wertz predicts poor peach and apple crop in Waynesboro
D. M. Wertz of Waynesboro, owner of extensive fruit orchards, forecasts the shortest peach and apple yields in years due to drought. He blames the dry season for the diminished harvest potential.
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D. M. Wertz
Waynesboro
Weekly Weather Outlook for Middle Atlantic States
Weather outlook shows showers over northern parts and possible scattered showers in southern areas early in the week and again around Tuesday. Expect mild warmth most days with a slight cooling trend around Thursday.
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Middle
Atlantic States
LARRICK WILL ENTER HOPKINS FOR COURSES
Charles V Larrick announced plans to enroll at Johns Hopkins University for the coming year after a trip to East Orange with 48 other boys for the Edison examination. He criticized the four hour test as too long for proper concentration and said the exam tested facts more than reasoning.
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Charles V Larrick
Larrick
East Orange
Johns Hopkins University
Latrick
Iman Takes Life in Comfort Station
A man tentatively identified as J. H. Hammett by a name printed in his hatband was found fatally wounded in a Baltimore city comfort station by two patrolmen who heard a shot. He died at the hospital. police found him holding a pistol.
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Baltimore
J. H. Hammett
Mad dog bites fish eaters spark Pasteur treatment case
A Florida family and two others who consumed fish bitten by a rabid dog sought Pasteur therapy after the dog, caught while the couple fished, was found rabid and killed. Health officials advised all meat eaters to begin treatment. Other items include Samuel Ross’s death, a giant potato, a scout’s appendectomy, a health association meeting cancellation, and Primo Carnera’s extended U.S. stay.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Health Department
Good Samaritan Is $500 Poorer
Baltimore August 2 a compassionate man John W Davis drew 500 from a bank and offered help to fix a stalled car. As he stepped out two occupants seized him and stole his coat containing the 500 dollars then fled in the vehicle. A separate incident reports William Embry robbed of 58 dollars while checking a suspicious figure on the street outskirts.
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Baltimore
John W. Davis
Dave
Davis
William Embry
Four Holstein firemen die in crash
Four members of the Holstein Fire Department were killed when their truck rolled over while responding to a farm fire near Holstein. The vehicle, traveling at high speed, hit a road bump and overturned twice.
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Holstein
Holstein Fire Department
Here
Local Scouts Send Sympathy for Walter Johnson’s Loss
Hagere town Scout troops sent a telegram to Walter Johnson expressing sympathy on the death of his wife. Johnson had spoke to the Scouts at the Hotel Alexander a few months ago. The item notes the gesture as a community memorial.
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Boy Scout
Hagere
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Alexander
Annulment sought over planned marriage of Boe and Cleary
Proceedings to annul the marriage of Charles A. Boe 24 and Miss Mary A. Cleary 17 are reported as being planned by Cleary's parents. Boe is jailed on $500 bond awaiting November court action for marrying a girl he reportedly claimed was white and 18, while she is said to be 17 living with Tremont parents. Boe's Pine Grove, Pa. home and alleged mixed racial parentage are noted.
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Charles A. Boe
Mary A. Cleary
Ree
Acton
Tremont
Boe
Pine Grove
Oswald Files Candidacy to Seek Re Election as Clerk
Edward Oswald of Washington County filed for the Democratic nomination to succeed himself as circuit court clerk. He has held the post since 1908 and never missed a day in court. Thomas L. Rickard, a longtime county commissioner, also filed for renomination, noting three terms in office and strong past vote totals.
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Edward Oswald
Washington County
Oswald
Thomas L. Rickard
Board of County Commissioners
Rickard
Democratic Potato Found in Withamport Field
Mr Garrish digging potatoes found a potato with a Smith and Robinson emblem button embedded in it. He remarks the potato seems proud of its designation and calls it a Democratic potato reflecting the last presidential campaign.
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Withamport
Lycewir Garrish
City Sign Painted On Roof Aids Air Navigation
Ha gerstown gets a five story roof sign reading Hagerstown Md with arrows to the airport. Painted by the Ha gerstown Shoe and Legging Company, the Elks maintain the sign and certify its official status for pilots. It stands 182 feet by 50 feet with letters ten by fifteen feet and will be visible from five miles altitude on clear days.
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Hagerstown
East Antietam Street
Col. Lindbergh
Bénévolent Protective Order of Elks
The
Elks
Hagerstown Shoe and Legging Company
Est
Pologame at Fenton Farm Clash Scheduled Tomorrow
The Baltimore Polo team and the Washington County Polo team meet at Fenton Farm in Willamsport tomorrow at 3 PM. Baltimore’s captain Brock Galiion leads teammates George Leral Georges W MecCormick and Robert Hamby. Washington County is led by Captain Joseph W Byron with Edwin Mason William D Byron and 3 L For non. Parking will be ample and admission free for spectators.
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Baltimore
Washington County
Fenton Farm
Willamsport
Brock Galiion
George Leral
Georges W. MecCormick
Robert Hamby
Joseph W. Byron
Edwin Mason
William D. Byron
3. L
Payroll Stolen From New York Hospital
A $6,000 payroll was stolen at the New York Orthopedic Hospital on East Fifty-Eighth Street. Three men accosted cashier Elsie Ingails in the entrance just after a policeman who accompanied her from the bank had departed. The robbery occurred today.
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New York
Elsie Ingails
East Fifty-Eighth Street
Mercury at noon reaches 94 in Doo area forecast
The noon temperature reached 94 degrees with expectations of three or four degrees more. J. A. Miller of Keedysville noted no viable signs of rain in Doo today.
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J. A. Miller
Keedysville
Miller
Doo
Pair leaves New York on long journey for world record
John Henry Mears and Henry J. Brown departed from Roosevelt Field at 5:40 AM bound for New York City via Dublin Berlin Moscow and Seattle aiming to reclaim the around the world speed record. Their City of New York monoplane faced favorable weather as they started a 1 175 mile overwater leg toward Harbor Grace Newfoundland with plans to reach Baldonne near Dublin next. Brown's wife sister and Miss Mears saw them off while a short wave studio will keep in touch with KHIMN.
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Roosevelt Field
New York City
Dublin
Berlin
Moscow
Seattle
John Henry Mears
Henry J. Brown
New York
Harbor Grace
Newfoundland
Mears
Brown
Fonck
Atlantic
Baldonne
Globe
Mary
Chicago
Mr. Mears
Elizabeth
Daredevil Harry Powers Dies In Final Cannon Stunt
Atlantic City dispatch reports 47 year old Harry Powers, a professional daredevil and parachute stunt jumper, died after his parachute failed to open during a 1,500 foot ocean drop. He had performed the cannon stunt nightly for five weeks, having been shot from a plane. He died about thirty minutes after the fall.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Harry Powers
Powers
Repairing Fin On Dirigible Near St Hubert Airport
Work continues on the damaged fin of the British airship R R100 at Cardington with crews under way near St Hubert Airport. The repairs aim to restore the vessel after the fin tear observed during its voyage.
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ST. Hubert
No. Aus
Cardington
Tam
C. Mabert
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Hopkins
Hagerstown High
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Samuel Ross
Hardy Ware
Barber and Ross
Washington, D. C
Fredericksburg Avenue
Ventnor
Oliver M. Smith
Guilford] Avenue
Daily Mall
Mr. Smith
Foltz
Scout IN Hospital
Richard A. Carty
South Potomac Street
Boy Scouts
Washington County Hospital
Washington County Public Health Association Board
Washington
Labor Department
Primo Carnera
United States
Detroit
Marjorie Mansell
Gerald Buckley
Pete Licavoli
Negro Bank
Roosevelt State Bank
Binga State Bank
Siang River
Changshe
Hankow
Paris
Navy
Chas. A. Boe
Helf
Thomas L. Richard
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Long
Zep
Miss Mears
Berea
Ohio
Henry James, Jr
Harriet
Virginia
Grrry
Khimn
Daredevil
Lakehurst
New Jersey
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