Lynch Mob Hangs Black Man After Alleged Attempted Assault
In Columbia Tennessee on December 16 a mob hanged a 20 year old Black man after an alleged attempted assault on an 11 year old girl. The body of Cord Cheek was found suspended from a tree limb with bullet marks. Officials said the assailant was identified by a girl and released after a grand jury declined to indict.
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Columbia, Tenn
Cold Creek
W. A. Pinkston
Creek
Columbia
Tenn
Godwin
Glendale
Svhite
Cheek
Nashville
R. M. McDonald
McDonald
Laski
Grand Jury
Deaths and funerals in Maryland area
Obituaries report Albert Winger of Mason Dixon dying at 57 from myocarditis with wife Flora and children listed, funeral at Broadfording Church. Other notices include Mollie Miller Needy of Leitersburg and Charles Baker of Central Hall Pa. Also memorials for Kenneth Repp, Mary Ellen Foltz, and John Hartman with burial or service details and local church affiliations.
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Newton
Albert Winger
Mason, Dixon
Church of the Brethren
Broadfording
Flora
Winger
John D
Mercersburg
Paul 1
Chambersbure
Frank Hand
Albert M
Greencastle
Albert Harshman
Myersville
Grace K
Cora E
Emma R
George Martin
Chambersburg
Clyde
Hagerstown
R. D
Mollie Miller Needy
J. Philip Needy
Charles Harbaugh
Newport
Christ
Ann Hartley Miller
Leitersburg
Lillie Brown
Charles ©. Baker
East Washington Street
Central Hall
Mr. Baker
Brandt Cabinet Works
First Christian Church
Mryde
Samuel H. Baker
Kenneth L. Repp
Mitchell Avenue
Ernest Repp
Mary A. Repp
Clearspring
Church of God
Blair's Valley
R. S. Daubert
Mary Ellen Foltz
Silas K. Foltz
Mapleville
W Bush Fiera
Boonsboro
U. B
Mt. Lena
Harvey ¢ Albin
Minervya Grove
Benevola
Sallie Miller
Madison
Wis
Charles Detrow
Inavale
Neb
Alvey House
W. Rush Flora
Fred
Martinsburg
Clarence W. Foltz
Saevtees
Fahrney
Frank L. Stine
Yule Spirit Sweeps City As Stores Buzz With Christmas Rush
Christmas shoppers flood streets and shops as the Yule spirit grips the city. Early week weather slowed sales but stocks are ample and prices mostly hold. Merchants warn orders for special items after mid next week won’t arrive before Christmas. Downtown décor gleams with electric lights and wreaths. two cedar trees, 45 feet tall, join the festive display. A. K. Coffman donates the Public Square tree. Wilson’s district supplies another tree for Washington Square. Potomac Edison handles Washington Square lighting with Municipal Plant supervising the Public Square setup.
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Municipal
Wilson’s
A. K. Coffman
Wilson's
Washington Square
Potomac Edison Co
Public Square
M. BE. Miller
Pigs Drive Wolf Away in Faribault Christmas Aid Drive
In Faribault Minnesota on December 16 a quirky charity effort deploys 85 squads of three little pigs to block the wolf from entering homes. Fred Hubbard contributes 75 pigs to the community chest to be butchered and placed in over 250 aid baskets for the needy this Christmas season.
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Faribault. Minn
Faribault
Fred
Hubbard
Hangover Excuses Jury Duty in Erie Case
Joseph Hauser was summoned for jury duty but claimed a hangover kept him from appearing. Judge William E. Hirt instructed him never to report again, and fined $6.60 for cab costs incurred by the deputy sheriff who tried to locate him. Burial details note interment at Lutheran cemetery in Clearspring.
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Erie
Joseph Hauser
William E. Hirt
Card of Thanks for Kindness at Death of Wife and Mother
The Clark and Ady families thank friends and neighbors for kindness after the death of our wife and mother. We are grateful for flowers and use of cars. John 8 is noted among the family.
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John 8
Clark
Ady
Blue Eagle Will Continue To Be Flown In 1934
The Blue Eagle will extend beyond December 31 as the NRA plans to announce a program to extend the re employment pledge for trades and industries lacking codes. Millions of businessmen pledged to raise wages and cut hours, with many already under permanent codes. Enforcement actions show the symbol retains trade value despite chiseling.
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Associated Press
Washington
Blue Eagle
Saito Named New Japanese Ambassador to Washington
Hiroshi Saito, the youngest ever chosen for the post, was named ambassador to the United States. The 47 year old former minister to the Netherlands succeeds Katsuji Debuchi, who resigned. Saito helped shape postwar naval limits talks and is a former New York consul general, fluent in English and well connected in the United States.
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Tokyo
Hiroshi Saito
Washington
Saito
Netherlands
Katsuji Debuchi
London
Japan
New York
United States
Diary Found Reveals His Many Loves
Police pursue suspects in the dentist murder outside the Scottish Rite Cathedral during heavy rain. A 44 year old Russian born Dr Siever is killed after a secretive talk with a young attractive brunette seen entering his office roughly an hour before the shooting. Investigators deem jealousy a leading motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siever
Dr. Siever
Mt View Grange Holds Election at Smithsburg
Walter D. Bromley was elected master of Mt View Grange of Smithsburg at the annual election. Officers elected include Miss Katie Ridenour overseer Mrs R B Wyand lecturer Harry Wolfe steward Waldo Rowe asst steward S L Ridenour chaplain Allen Smith treasurer Mrs John Pound gate keeper Mrs L Ridenour Ceres Mrs Allen Smith Flora Mrs Walter Bromley Pomona Miss Ruth Ridenour lady assistant Walter Bromley executive committee Miss Lulu Ridenour pianist. Arrangements were made for the meeting on Thursday evening December 28 when a state officer will deliver an address. Divorces: James Sherton of Chicago accused his wife's twin sister of causing his troubles.
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Walter D. Bromley
Mt. View
Smithsburg
Katie Ridenour
R. B. Wyand
Harry Wolfe
Waldo Rowe
S.L. Ridenour
Allen Smith
John Pound
L. Ridenour
Ceres
Flora
Walter Bromley
Pomona
Ruth Ridenour
Lulu Ridenour
Washington County
Grange
Weather report notes 30 degree low and 44 high
Mild weather follows a three day icy spell. Oswald Cheneville records a 30 degree low and 43 degrees at 11 each morning with 12 inch rainfall and drizzle overnight. Expect slightly colder temps with more rain tonight. Yesterday’s high reached 44.
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Oswald, Cheneville
Alao
In Memoriam Mary EB Matthews Dec 16 1931
In loving remembrance of our mother Mary EB Matthews who departed this life December 16 1931 Gone, but not forgotten Adv HY THE FAMILY. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS and instructions Make your boy and girl happy Xmas by giving them something they will appreciate all through life I can save you money Studio 2708 Potomac Phone 449 J Rodger C Harp Adv
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Mary EB. Matthews
Potomac
Rodger C. Harp
Greencastle Dairymen to Receive $17,000
The State Milk Control Board ordered George Kotcher, Brooklyn milk distributor, to pay Greencastle dairymen in Pennsylvania $17,000 for alleged under payments and violations of minimum price orders. The board claims losses from garlic flavored milk were deducted and that Kotcher was responsible for full payment for milk accepted by his plant.
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State Milk Control Board
George Kotcher
Brooklyn
Greencastle
Kotcher
Fog adds to road hazards in Pennsylvania sleet storm
Philadelphia dispatch reports pea soup fog worsening danger as a week of sleet slows traffic. Despite warmer rain easing ice, conditions remain hazardous and the highway department urged motorists to stay off roads unless necessary. At least five fatalities tied to the sleet and numerous minor crashes were logged, including incidents in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Highway Department
Pittsburgh
Ship blaze claims one life. nine rescued at sea
Daily report notes a ship blaze with one drowning and nine saved. Distress from 100 miles southeast of Cape Sabre near Nova Scotia. Coast guard base and Canadian steamer Arras aiding. Other items show Virginia seeking death penalty for George Crawford in a murder case and a Maryland man dying of injuries from a Bay area crash.
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Craw
Coast Guard
Arras
Lars Kruse
Yarmouth
Nova Scotia
Radio Marine
Cape Sabre
Chicago grain market quotes and city tax notice
Grain quotations from Stein Bros and McComas Armstrong Building show Dec May July prices for Wheat Corn Oats Rye and related futures with mixed highs and lows. City taxpayers are reminded that 1935 taxes unpaid by January 1 1934 incur 6 percent interest from September 1 1933. Office open Saturdays in December 7 to 9 p m to receive tax and sewer payments. CHAS E FRY Adv Tax Collector and Treasurer.
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Chas, E. Fry
Bragg Receives Penalty in Escape Plot Case
In a detailed session, Bragg was sentenced to 18 months in the House of Correction for charges tied to an escape plot and receipt of stolen goods. Additional defendants faced varying sentences, including six months for G A Fisher over slot machine thefts and several others given jail terms or parole conditional on employment and family support.
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House of Correction
Anderson
R. M. Hays
G. A. Fisher
Hotel
Hamilton
Fred Williams
Aesistant
John Rickard
Benny Mills
Theodore Robbins
Barlave
Thomas Redmond
Joseph French
John C. Rooney
Grant Loans For Sewer Projects In Maryland
The Public Works Administration approved a 300000 dollar loan and grant to Cumberland to build interceptor and outlet sewers and 129000 dollars to Salisbury to extend lateral and outfall sewers and water distribution with a reservoir. About 100 Cumberland workers and 230 Salisbury workers will be hired for roughly 12 months, starting within a month for Cumberland and a month later for Salisbury.
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Washington
Maryland
Cumberland
Salisbury
Pubic Works Administration
PWA
Four youths charged in warrants for daring Baltimore spree
Four youths tied to a warrant case were said to have been chauffeured to Baltimore where they lived as if millionaires for a day. They bought outfits including spats, paid a down on a second hand car, then traveled to Martinsburg and Charles Town races. Arrest followed after Snyder sought his mother in Hagerstown. Investigations trace cash loons via Ruby Jackson Shop and bank runs. New York Yankees denied unconditional releases for Herb Pennock and Joe Sewell as reported in Chicago.
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Canfield
Baltimore
Martinsburg
Charles Town
Snyder
North Mulberry Street
Lewis
Barnhart
Hagerstown
Miss Jackson
Ruby Jackson
Cosgrove
New York
New York Yankees
American Baseball League Today
Herb Pennock
Joe Sewell
Chicago
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Alia
IK Allauk
Beck's Restaurant
Arcade
H. L. Mills
John Hartman
C. M. Hornbacker
Elm Street
Lutheran Church
Annie Blair
Samuel Hurtman
John Hurtman
Altoona
Rene Carter
New Jersey
Nono
Beck’s Restaurant
Long Island
Yule Spirit
Austin
Washington St
Blue Ridge Serenaders
Fleigh Motor & Tire Co
Ira Fahrney
Mgr
Roxy Restaurant
Frederick
U. S. Steel Post
Edward R. Stettinius
General Motors Corporation
United States Steel Corporation
MT. View Grange
James Sherton
Dr. Pallion
Greencastle Dairymen
Leesburg
Commonwealth of Virginia
George Crawford
Agnes Boeing Ilsley
Middlebury
London County
John Galleher
Commonwealth
Crawford
Zanesville
Steve Merritt
Sparrows Point
Bethesda Hospital
Brownsville
Stein Brow & Boyce
McComsa-Armatrong Bull Open Clase
Amer
Can Yeray
Wat
Atchison Aceer
Bay B.& 0Wees Tate
Beth, Steel
J. 1. Case
Chrysler . Ae
Consol
Gassence
Radio Eee
Ys Ltd
United Aircraft
Union Pacific
Westhouse Elec
Am Union
West
Loews . Wears
Texas Corp
Warner Bros
Chicago Grain Market
Stein Bros. & Boyce
McComas-Armstrong Building
Mayflower Cab
Bragg
Carload
Vermont
Carload Oranges
Fred Edward
Frederick St
Willow Lane
GER Cor
Church & Prospect
Tom Cross
SHIPP
Miller
National Bank
Tragerstown, Md
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