Fresh attack on gold clause law filed with Supreme Court
A Colombia firm Compania De Inversiones Internacionales appeals to the Supreme Court arguing the gold clause abrogation act does not apply to international non-resident transactions. The case seeks $5,107 instead of $3,155 from Industrial Mortgage Bank of Finland for securities, citing a gold weight cut to 5.06 percent at investment.
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Washington
Act of Congress
Supreme Court
Colombia
Compania de Inversiones Internacionales
United States
Industrial Mortgage Bank of
Finland
Woman Hurt in Snow Crash on Ice near Blue Ridge Summit
Mrs Verna Hunnicutt aged 19 of Char Main employed at Marvin Funkhouser home Blue Ridge Summit sustained a fractured jaw and possible skull fracture when she fell on ice after being grazed by Gordon C Rice of Monterey. Snow fell heavily and Rice said he was blinded by oncoming car lights. She was taken to Waynesboro hospital.
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Verna Hunnicutt
Char- Main
Marvin Funkhouser
Blue Ridge Summit
Gordon C. Rice
Monterey
Rice
Waynesboro Hospital
Carrier boys visiting tomorrow with New Year greetings
The carrier boys of the Daily Mail and the Morning Herald will visit Morrow tomorrow bearing calendars and a timely New Years message. They are typically warmly received by those they serve, and this visit is planned to be worthwhile.
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The
Daily Mail
Morning Herald
Salesman accused of stealing overcoat in Ada case
Mingo James, accused of stealing a new $12 overcoat, was booked as a salesman. He told Desk Sergeant Somer Jones that he sold the coat to a Seminole truck driver as a second hand garment for $13.
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Ada
Okla
Mingo James
Somer Jones
Former Mayor R. J. Halm Injured in Icy Slip on Summit
Former Mayor R. J. Halm slipped on an icy sidewalk on Summit Avenue this morning and was shaken but not injured. He was driven home by Policeman Clark. Halm is among the city's oldest residents.
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R. J. Halm
Summit Avenue
Clark
Mr. Halm
New First Aid Class Formed For Police Firemen
The Red Cross will begin a second first aid class on January 6 in the police club rooms on East Franklin street with entrance on that street. It is open to policemen, firemen and others who wish to join and qualify for this work. Instruction will be by Charles Taylor and Dr. Victor D. Miller. Applicants should phone 2539. Forty two completed the recent examination after a course of instruction this month.
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The
Red Cross
East Franklin Street
Charles Taylor
Victor D. Miller
One Dead One Wounded in Number War in Boston
Boston police report a gunfight linked to the numbers racket left James E. Buckley dead at 26 and Jank T. Sundberg wounded. A black sedan with red wheels was seen carrying Buckley to the New England hospital steps, the same car tied to Sundberg’s earlier shooting. Detectives questioned James E. Haggerty after aiding Sundberg to the hospital.
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James E. Buckley
James Sheehan
Jank T. Sundberg
Buckley
New England Hospital For Women and Children
Sundberg
James E. Haggerty
Warren O'Connell
Haggerty
Sunberg
Margaret Monahan
New England
Gets His Bunny With A Shovel
James Wine of Williamsport operated a steam shovel when a rabbit hid in a bank hole and was unearthed with dirt. The rabbit was captured in the shovel scoop and eaten for supper.
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James Wine
Williamsport
Wine
Police shoot two stray dogs in North End section
On petition of North End residents police this morning shot two stray dogs in the section, one a large police dog. Both were without license tags.
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North End
Telegrams Back New Hagerstown Frederick Highway
Governor Nice received sixty telegrams and a petition with 600 names from Washington county residents urging the construction of a dual highway between Hagerstown and Frederick. Additional letters from proponents in the Middletown Valley were sent yesterday, and the Myersville Volunteer Fire Company reported 600 signatures supporting the project.
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Hagerstown
Frederick
Harry W. Nice
Washington County
Middletown
Myersville
Prosperity New Deal's Battle Cry
Washington dispatch recalls Postmaster General Farley framing the 1936 campaign defense for the New Deal as the prosperity argument. He argues the rising national prosperity counters Republican attacks and predicts Hoover or Borah face nomination obstacles, noting a convention trend toward flailing, lightweights.
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Washington
Farley
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House
Republican National Committee
Borah
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Senator Borah
Foil Attempt to Break Out at Frankfort Reformatory
Two young prisoners fled a ladder after guards opened fire during an attempted breakout at the Frankfort State Reformatory. A tip had warned authorities, and no one was wounded in the shooting or escape attempt.
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Frankfort
Frankfort State Reformatory
Poisoned candy theft shocks Chicago police
Otto B. Ruwoldt a Joplin Missouri salesman reported the theft of 400 sample candy pieces from his car in Chicago. Police were alarmed when he added that each piece contained enough poison used as a preservative to cause serious illness or death.
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Chicago
Otto B. Ruwoldt
Joplin
Ethiopians Charge Ambulance Unit Killed By Italian Bombs
The Ethiopian high command in Addis Ababa reports nine Swedish troops and 23 Ethiopians, forming an ambulance unit of 32, were killed by Italian aerial bombs near Dolo on the Somali border. Ras Desta Demtu wires the capital with the casualty figures as Italian forces fortify for a prolonged campaign north while preparing New Year celebrations with limited rations.
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Addis Ababa
Ras Desta Demtu
Haile Selassie
Dolo
Somliland
Roosevelt and Lewis Endorsed by Democratic Club Party
Washington County Democrats roared in approval as Franklin D. Roosevelt and David J. Lewis won the club’s unanimous endorsement for renomination at the Christmas banquet. Leaders praised the pair, with Grove and Prescott extolling Lewis and Roosevelt amid calls for Lane’s future support in Maryland politics.
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Roosevelt
Cong. Lewis
Washington County Democracy
Democratic Organization Club
Franklin D. Roosevelt
David J. Lewis
William D. Byron
E. Stuart Bushong
Club
Lewis
William J. Grove
Democratic Central Committee
Frederick County
Stedman Prescott
Montgomery County
Ice and flood threats loom over Maryland after snow
Maryland's thaw brings sun and rising temperatures but ice and potential floods threaten Hagerstown and Federalsburg. Ice hampers Chesapeake Bay shipping as small craft struggle in open water and Tangier and Smith Islands remain ice bound. A 1,500 man snow removal army with 160 trucks works Baltimore streets amid continued cold.
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Hagerstown
Maryland
Federalsburg
Chesapeake Bay
Tangier
Smith's
Lower Bay
Coast Guard
Apache
Baltimore
Crisfield
Oakland
Cumberland
Winter Holds Ground As Snow Stays Thick
Winter remains in full grip with 6 degree low and about 10 inches of snow on the ground. Snowplows keep roads clear while winds cause drifting. Highways are passable and skies clear though ice covers the Potomac and streams. Temperatures rise to 12 by morning with flood fears if thaw occurs. People enjoy peak season sports despite conditions.
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Potomac
This Prowler Forgot Key
In Alexandria on December 31 a prowler at a back door led Mrs. J. S. Arnold to call police. Officers arrived and detained the intruder, who turned out to be Capt. Arnold, the town police chief, who said he forgot his key.
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Alexandria
J. S. Arnold
Capt. Arnold
Premature New Year Celebration in Baltimore
A 14 year old boy, only in shoes and socks, roamed blocks through snow to a second floor apartment, knocked, and triggered a call to police. Neighbors helped, while the youth claimed kidnapping and loss of 55 cents after alleged robbers. police later heard he removed his clothes voluntarily and began his nueva year celebration.
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Baltimore
Harry W. Meier
Meier
Edward Hitzelberger
Street trolley collides with garbage truck on South Potomac
A garbage truck was struck by a South Potomac street trolley on South Potomac street this morning. Both vehicles were damaged but no injuries were reported. The motorman said the track was clear until the truck pulled out, making a stop impossible to prevent the crash.
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South Potomac Street
Fire damages Cumberland church roof claim $2000 loss
Fire from an overheated furnace flue damages the roof and interior of Melvin Chapel Methodist Protestant Church in Cumberland. Tarpaulins saved the organ and key equipment. Loss estimated around $2,000.
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Cumberland
Melvin Chapel Methodist Protestant
No Paper Tomorrow Advertisement Wishes New Year
The Daily Mail announces there will be no issue tomorrow. It extends wishes for a happy prosperous and contented new year to readers patrons and friends.
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The
Daily Mail
Lane Re elected Head Of Washington County Democratic Club
William P. Lane Jr was re elected by acclamation president of the Democratic Organization Club of Washington County at the annual Governors Board meeting held at Hotel Hamilton. Other officers were re elected and guests from Frederick and Montgomery counties attended.
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Mr. Grove
Samuel J. Tilden
William J. Bryan
William T. Hamilton
Maryland
William Preston Lane, Jr
William Preston Lane
Washington County
William P. Lane, Jr
Democratic Organization Club
Hotel Hamilton
Masonic Temple
E. Stuart Bushong
J. O. Snyder
Allen Mumma
Thomas P. Gilleece
J. C. Monath
W. K. Bowers
Lane
Raymond H. Miller
Roosevelt
David J. Lewis
Frederick
Montgomery
William J. Grove
Democratic Central Committee
Frederick County
Curtis Walker
Montgomery County
Stedman
Prescott
Theft report of galoshes and sled on Oak Hill porch
E. J. Smead of Oak Hill avenue told police this morning that a pair of galoshes and a sled were stolen from the rear porch of his home last night.
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E. J. Smead
Oak Hill Avenue
He Needs Map And A Compass
In Minneapolis on December 31 a one man streetcar operator who got lost discharged 55 passengers and directed them to find their own way out. He claimed uncertainty and set off toward the west side carbarn before finally returning to the east side carbarn. Company officials said he is a new employee and will get another chance.
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Minneapolis
West Side
Mississippi River
Lindberghs Reach Liverpool and Enter Secluded Hotel
The Lindberghs landed in Liverpool aboard the American Importer after a tense Atlantic crossing and, guarded by detectives, moved to the Adelphia hotel. They entered a private suite with secrecy, avoiding public registration as reporters and dock crowds watched.
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Liverpool
Charles A. Lindberghs
United States
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
American Importer
Adelphia Hotel
Jon
Gladstone
Mersey River
Lone Skipper Is Rescued In Ice Bound Bay
J Barton Scattergood the lone round the world skipper was rescued from Chesapeake Bay after his 32 ft ketch The Jean sank off Betterton during a Sunday snowstorm. He clung to ice and signaled for help as the Albany commanded by Daniel Sullivan battled through thick ice to reach him within an hour. Scattergood had sailed from Liverpool in July and reached New York in September before heading toward the Chesapeake on Christmas Day.
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Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Billzard
J. Barton Scattergood
Scattergood
Albany
Daniel Sullivan
Jean
Betterton
Upper Bay
Goats Save Newborn Kid Near Clearspring Field
Milton Mills a timber cutter at Clearspring discovered a newborn kid abandoned in a field as the herd of goats attracted him. With the mercury near zero he carried the fragile kid to the owner to save it from freezing death.
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Milton Mills
Clearspring
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Louis Wehle
Rochester
Roland E. Markell
Buffalo, N. Y
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Roland EK. Markell
Rochester Messenger
Buffalo
N. Y
Frank
E. Gannett
Louis A. Wehle
Boston
Ley Police
Martin Richie
Cleveland
PWA
Prosperity New Deal
Italy
Makale
Aksum
Ethiopia
Costigan
Grove
Congress
W.P. Lane, JR
Board of Governors of Democratic Organization
Hamilton
Lindbergh
Hauptmann
Cardiff
Wales
Aubrey Neil Morgan
Charles A. Lindbergh
Morgan
Home Office
Anne More Row Lindbergh
Anne
Chesapeake
Kid
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