Governor Ritchie Invited to Hagerstown Fair Week
President A. K. Coffman forwarded invitations to Governor Albert C. Ritchie A S Senators Tydings and Goldsborough and other officials to attend the Great Hagerstown Fair September 12 16 Governor Ritchie is expected to attend and Governor's Day Cumberland Day Hagerstown Day and School Children's Day are planned with the fair running midweek.
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Albert C. Ritchie
A. S
Tydings and
Goldsborough
James Farley
A. K. Coffman
Ritchin
Hagerstown
Gunmoll Is Given Life
Chicago reports Eleanor Jarman known as blond tigress was convicted of murder in the Hoch haberdashery slaying and given a 19 year sentence while George Dale drew the electric chair and Leo Minucci a 19 year term. The trial underscored a citywide crime drive as three death verdicts and multiple penitentiary terms were handed down. An abandoned Ford with Ohio plates was found near Conococheague and turned over to Sheriff Downin.
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Chicago
Eleanor Jarman
Gustave Hoch
Minneci
Ohio
Conococheague
W. Bruce Downin
Labor Would Further Cut Work Hours in New Drive
Washington reports August employment gains under the Blue Eagle as Hugh 8. Johnson and recovery administrators push to open more factories movies and stores. The drive aims for permanent coal and retail codes affecting over a million workers while seeking Ford plant coverage. Green of the AFL demands even shorter hours to boost job growth.
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Washington
Hugh
Johnson
Blue Eagle
Henry Ford
Roosevelt
NLR. A
Labor
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
N R A Speakers Set To Address Hagerstown Tonight
The N R A campaign in Hagerstown will air tonight with Mrs James Webb lieutenant general Col Charles Hoffman and Rev Walter Byron Stehl speaking from 6 15 to 7 00 pm Mrs Webb said 50 young workers report strong signups as housewives pledge buyers for their families Nearly a thousand women had signed by noon today Those not home may bring the door card to headquarters or the Chamber of Commerce to obtain a sticker for their window
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N. R.A
Hagerstown
James Webb
Charles Hoffman
Walter Byron Stehl
Chamber of Commerce
Wife of Slain Man Released in Spokane Probe
Mrs Lily Banka Gaines was released from police custody after three days of questioning in the investigation into the August 15 slaying of Dr James L Gaines a drugless physician and sportsman. Detectives said questioning failed to develop information to identify the shooter as she returned home after being held without charges.
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Spokane
Wash
Lily Banka Gaines
James L. Gaines
Jing
Code ready for boot and shoe industry competition hearing
Washington August 31 a final draft of a code of competition for the boot and shoe industry today was presented to the Recovery Administration after lengthy negotiations. Several controversial points were settled but others remain. a public hearing is planned for September 12.
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Washington
Recovery Administration
Dividend Checks To Be Mailed To Local Stockholders
Evidence of better times is seen as W. F. Prior & Co. mails semiannual preferred stock dividends at 3.50 per share. Common stockholders of Mutual Insurance Company also receive their dividend checks in the mail today.
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Conserne
W. F. Prior& Co
Mutual Insurarice Company
Democrats Plan Next Week Picnic and Ballot Advice
At the regular Democratic Organization Club meeting tomorrow night a final decision on staging an outing will be made after prior discussions. If held, contributions will be asked to cover expenses. The club will also discuss the September 12 special election and sample ballots. Postmaster General Farley speaks at the Kansas City convention tonight on The Youth of America and Its Relation to the Administration.
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Hagerstown
Democratic Organization Club
Young Democratic Clubs of America
Kansas City
Farley
Young
Roosevelt Sets Sail For Weekend Cruise From Poughkeepsie
President Roosevelt departed from Poughkeepsie docks aboard Vincent Astor’s yacht for a weekend cruise to the capital. Before sailing he spoke with General Hugh S. Johnson about a new coal industry agreement to be on his desk on Tuesday morning. He also touched on Ford and the automobile industry under the Blue Eagle.
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Poughkeepsie
Roosevelt
Vincent Astor
Hyde Park
Hugh 8. Johson
Washington
Henry Ford
Dallas Kidnap Report Prompts Search For Missing Woman
Miss Katherine Prince aged 21 was kidnapped by two Black men while in an automobile with Mace Carver east of Dallas. Carver was struck in the neck and left semi conscious. his car, hat, and the woman's purse were found on Scyene road. Prince remains missing as authorities fear she may be fatally injured.
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Dallas
Tex
Katherine Prince
Mace Carver
Jersey Extends Its Beer Law
In Trenton New Jersey on August 31 the legislature extended the temporary beer law to November 28 after a long night session. The measure created an advisory board to review actions of the State Tax Commissioner, the chief beverage officer.
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Trenton
N. J
Farm Prices Swinging Up Once Again
Washington reports a renewed rise in wholesale prices for the week ended August 26, lifting the general wholesale price index to 69.6 from 69.3 the prior week. The uptick covers most major groups except building materials, chemicals and drugs, and some miscellaneous goods, led by hides and leather with about a 2 percent gain across 784 priced commodities.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Department of Labor
Lindberghs Receive Private Audience at Amalienborg
In Copenhagen Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and his wife were privately received by King Christian and Queen Alexandrine at Amalienborg castle. In Paterson New Jersey hundreds of silk workers walked out signaling a broader strike possibly involving up to 40 000 workers nationwide. In Toledo Ohio Margaret Mary Crames one year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Grace died from meningitis. In New York City Most Reverend John J Dunn auxiliary bishop of the Catholic Diocese of New York died aged 63 with his birthday tomorrow.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Charles A. Lindbergh
Christian
Alexandrine
Amalienborg Castle
Toledo
Margaret Mary Crames
Earl Graces
New York
John J. Dunn
Catholic Diocese of
Four Wagner children have tonsils removed at once
Mary Bernard Nathalie and Regina Wagner, aged 12, 9, 8 and 7, all had their tonsils and adenoids removed yesterday at Washington County Hospital by the same physician. They returned home today with sore throats and plan two more surgeries next week for two older siblings.
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Bernard
Mary
Nathalie
Regina’ Wagner
George J. Wagner
Englewood Road
Washington County Hospital
Lamson Trial Hints at Another Woman Revealed
In San Jose California the Lamson murder trial enters its final phase with testimony suggesting another woman in the life of David A. Lamson. State pathologist cites evidence from a bonfire and iron pipe, while witnesses place Lamson with Sara Kelley in Sacramento detailing frequent visits and flowers. Lamson says relations with Kelley were business related.
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San Jose
Calif
David A. Lamson
Stanford University Press
Allene
Frederick Proescher
Lamson
Stanford
Sara Kelley
Sacramento ii vYorcee
Sacramento
Carmel
NRA Scores in Kansas
Manhattan, Kansas August 31 The NRA scored impressively with over 3200 local residents voting and registering at five polling places. The NRA committee ran the effort with 60 clerks instead of door to door canvassing. In Italy, Trento reports seven climbers killed in the Dolomites, including five Germans one Czech and a Italian priest.
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Manhattan
Kas
Trento
Ita
Dolomites
Deer on cliff ledge spurns rescue by wary Mohawk chief
In Watkins Glen New York a seven point buck trapped on a narrow ledge fights rescue efforts led by Chief So Lat Dow anee in full regalia. The deer avoids traps and food, fears dogs and approaching humans, and repeatedly retreats along a perilous 25 foot bridge as spectators and officials watch. The animal’s mate died after fleeing the gorge years earlier.
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Watkins Glen State Park
New York
Associated Press
Watking Glen
So-Lat-Dowanee
Watkins Glen Atate Park
Watkins Glen
N. Y
Watkins Glen State ‘Park
Chauma
Sorge
State Conservation Department
Wife Of Jimmy Walker In Delicate Health
In Cannes France Mr and Mrs James J Walker head to Evian for a month as Mrs Walker formerly Betty Compton is treated for delicate health A close friend says they expected a baby but a severe intestinal illness ended that hope The doctor ordered the change Doctors note despondency and limited response to treatment The Hague Aug 31 P I H Van Rosen Dutch minister to Washington died suddenly at his villa on leave and planned to return to Washington in October
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Cannes
France
James J. Walker
Evian
the Hague
I. H. van Rosen
Washington
Millie Wong Seeks Blue Eagle for Her Family
Ten year old Millie Wong, of Brooklyn New York, asks Recovery administrator Hugh S. Johnson for one Blue Eagle to prove her father Hing Wong is a good citizen. She explains there are ten in the family and lists their names, hoping ten Eagles are sent to her family.
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Washington
Millie Wong
N R. A
Millie
Brooklyn
IN. C
Hugh S. Johnson
Hing
Lemshe
Dorsie
Jennie
Lorraine
Emily
Shun Chong Wong
Shun
Wong
Shun Can Wong
Miss Georgia Mobley Receives Injury From Ironing Board
Miss Georgia Mobley of 28 Church Street is improving after being confined to her home for a week with a mashed toe. The injury occurred when an ironing board fell on her feet.
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Georgia Mobley
Church Street
Misa Mobley
Police Fire On Crowd At Cambria Mill Strike
In northeastern Philadelphia on August 31, a riot erupted outside Cambria hosiery mills as 200 police faced a crowd estimated around 2,800. Two pickers Clem Norwood and Frank Milner were killed and at least 18 injured as a truck overturned and shots were fired. Police fired into the air and into the ground while witnesses say shots followed the truck. Police intensified patrols, with over 200 additional officers arriving and clashes lasting more than an hour. Several injured included a sergeant and two women. many others were reportedly truck occupants. The strike centers on union recognition and the plant gate assault preceded by stone throwing at workers entering the plant.
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Philadelphia
Cambria
Clem H. Norwood
Frank Milner
Bulleta
Ater
Witneses
Love For Cop Brings Effie Houser to Three Month Term
Effie Houser cried love for Officer Basore as she attacked him in the courtroom. Basore avoided harm, while Detective Peters intervened. Houser pleaded guilty and received a three month sentence to the House of Correction.
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Effie Houser
Basore
Peters
House of Correction
N R A Funeral in West Frankfort for Low Mood
The N R A campaign in West Frankfort opened with a funeral for "low mood," with business houses closed for an hour as ceremonies marked its burial in a vacant lot. Tomorrow the town will again close for the return of "prosperity," as features of the campaign are highlighted.
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West Frankfort
Tl. Ag
N. R.A
Bertal
Wasiness Heneen
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