31 Aug 1934
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1934
Page
1
Governor Ritchie delivers a twenty minute address to well wishers after returning from a six week vacation in France. His shirt sleeve crowd scene shows a sun tanned face and a strong reception at the railway station. He likens the welcome to the Maryland delegation reception.
Maryland officials and the public greet Governor Ritchie on his return from Chicago and a rest. Maj Gen Paul B Malone lauds his health and rest as beneficial to a long term political leadership. Howard Bruce and Mayor Jackson praise his vigor and promise continued public service for years.
Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli arrives as cardinal legate for the thirty second International Eucharistic congress in Buenos Aires opening October 10. The church hopes for peace in the 26 month old Chaco war between Bolivia and Paraguay, noting past truce successes and neutral efforts that failed.
Admiral H A Wiley, acting chairman of the Steel Labor Relations Board, predicted an early ruling in the quarrel between Wheeling Steel Corp and the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. The scene drew a large crowd as politics paused to welcome Governor Ritchie home, with bipartisan applause.
In Baltimore August 31, a snake’s death duel with a spider prompts a dispute over how many shears snips were needed. Horace Lane Jr and M W Skipper dispute whether eight to ten snips were required or a single large sharp cut ended the seven inch snake’s life.
London reports unofficial circles hold that the United States will be next to join the League of Nations as Russia’s admission becomes virtually assured. Expect swift action to grant the Soviet a permanent seat at Geneva alongside Britain, France, and Italy when sessions begin next week.
A former Navy machinist from Charleston, S C identified as a member of a prominent family was arrested after a threatening letter signed by order of Zangara. The note demanded 168000 in specified bills and warned of harm to Roosevelt and his grandchildren if funds were not paid.
Frederick Kerns, 12, is treated at Allegany Hospital in Cumberland for a gunshot wound to the leg received while walking along the Western Maryland Railway tracks. Leona Menser, 20, of Coshocton, was acquitted by a Clarion county jury of murdering John B. Kelly, 61, who had pursued her to his farm.
In a shift of alliances the Soviet position gains backing from Britain Italy and France as momentum for a seat emboldens diplomatic moves.
Crisfield Maryland anticipates a stronger oyster season with watermen ready for opening day. Prospects are better than in years as spawn is plentiful and young oysters abound, signaling a healthy harvest for Somerset County and Chesapeake tributaries. The season begins Saturday with Crisfield aiming to boost shipments as the area known as the sea food capital of the U S A prepares. Gasoline price war ends with independents raising prices to regular levels and major oil firms to follow tomorrow.
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