Potomac Edison rate case seeks new schedule submission
The Potomac Electric Power Company must submit a new rate schedule within ten days as the Public Service Commission orders a 325000 adjustment to electric rates. The decision affects consumers in Frederick, Washington, Carroll, Montgomery and Howard counties, with February effective changes and appeals limited to state avenues under recent law. The commission cut standby charges for Millville and Keyser plants and disallowed certain West Penn subsidiary expenses, while reclassifying some costs as taxable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rcal
Potomac Ball
Western Rived
fo-Service Commission
Erick
Washington
Carroll, Gomery
Howard
Cumberland
haceminc-Edison
Poto- Edison
West Penn Elec Company
Ican Water
Potomac Edison Company
Mill‘ville
W. Va
Keyser Light‘and ‘Power’ Company
Keyser, W. Va
Cap Found In Coal Linked To Baltimore Mystery
A miner in Baltimore reports finding a mysterious cap resembling the one believed to have killed society woman Miss Catherine Briscoe. The cylindrical cap, about two and a half inches long with wire ends, was sent to police for expert examination as investigators pursue Milas Briscoe’s death from a metal fragment entering her lung during furnace stoking last Monday.
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Altimore
Jan
Matherine Briscoe
Baltimore Society
Jamen W. Lofer
Gofer
Cap
Milas Briscoe
Amendment Boost for Child Labor Amendment Gains Momentum
Washington Jan 5 Three small words in Roosevelts message bolster the drive for the child labor amendment. Advocates note his remark that child labor has been outlawed for the moment, recalling calls to constitutionalize limits on under eighteen workers. Twenty states have ratified. 16 more needed. National groups plan campaigns in 24 states not yet ratified in 1935. some groups oppose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
NRA
Sevral National
Anti-Lynching Bill Faces Push In Senate Session
Senators backing a Federal anti lynching bill vow a strong drive this session after past attempts failed Overcoming constitutional questions is cited as a key hurdle Costigan of Colorado and Wagner of New York authored a bill approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee but not acted on by the full Senate. Fireman Killed In Pennsylvania Truck Crash Involving Green Lane Company Edwin Heebner 50 dies and three others injured when the fire engine swerves and overturns near a chimney fire in Pennsboro.
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Washington
Costigan
Col
Wagner
N. Y
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Pennsbourg
Green Lane
Edwin Heebner
Heebner
John Hildenbrand
Harry Bardman
Death notices and obituaries from local area
Several obituaries and funeral notices from the region. Fannie Wolfinger of Cavetown Pike dies at 43 after months of illness. funeral at First Christian Church in Waynesboro. William C. Lane, 59, former circus professional and Maryland Theatre stage manager, dies at home. funeral at his residence with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. Robert A. Harbaugh of Sabillasville dies after years of declining health. services at Reformed Church in Babt Manrine with interment at Pine Ridge Cemetery. Nachas and other family mentions accompany the obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Wolfinger
Lawson H. Wolfinger
George Krouse
Edith Harshman
Chewsville
Seth Funk
Cavetown
Emory Harshman
State Line
Upton Harshman
First Christian Church
William Norment
Rest Haven
Waynesboro
William C. Lane
North Locust Street
Mr. Lane
Barnum and Bailey
Bill Wild West
Walter L. Main
Maryland’ Theatre
Zion Reformed Church
Order of Eagles
Scott R. Wagner
Rose Hitt
Robert A. Harbaugh
Sabiliasville
Sanford H
Catherine Harbaugh
St John's Reformed Church of
St Dillasville
LO. R. M
Saddillasville
Susan K. Wilshide
Ruth ‘. Wageman
Sabillasville
Carroll
Winchester
John P. Harbaugh
Marteville
D. C
Sarah Jane Harbaugh
Highfield
Amole A. Byler
Mary M. Harbaugh
Hagerstown
the Reformed Church
Babt Manrine
Firev
Hi. Cort
Tine Ridge
Therpont
Referendum to Let Nation Decide Future Amendments
Washington January 5 Congress considers a bill by Representative Wadsworth to place ratification of all future amendments before the people. He cites rapid repeal of the 18th amendment by state conventions and argues legislatures would be bypassed, with Congress retaining authority to authorize state votes.
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Washington
Wadaworth
Congress
Wadsworth
Campaign on Typhoid Results in Fewer Cases and Deaths
The report notes a drop in typhoid cases and deaths from 1933 to 1934. In 1933, the city had 11 cases with no deaths and the county 27 cases with one death. In 1934, Hagerstown saw three cases and no deaths, with infections traced outside the city in one case. The Health Department credits improved water and sanitary milk as key factors. Clearspring also improved water supply after past epidemics linked to polluted water.
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Hagerstown
Health Department
Clearspring
Tt Waas
Failure of Spanish royal party to meet the Pope
Vatican City reports a royal audience never occurred as former King Alfonso I of Spain, his daughter Infanta Beatriz, and her fiancé Prince Alessandro Torlonia failed to appear for a planned audience with the Pope. Guards and attendants stood ready for last night’s reception, but the party did not show.
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Vatican City
Alfonso I
Spain
Infanta
Beatriz
Alessandro of
Maryland Horticultural Society hears on fruit quality
C. E. Bryan of Havre de Grace urged higher quality fruit at the final session of Maryland Horticultural Society winter meeting in College Park. He said improved product quality would help orchards become more profitable.
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College Park
Maryland Horticultural Society
C. E. Bryan
Havre de Grace
Resolutions Upon the Death of Samuel M Shafer
The Washington & Berkeley Bridge Company notes the passing of Samuel M Shafer a respected elder statesman of business in Williamsport Md He served as President of the company and as a director his loss is mourned by the community and fellow professionals A copy of these resolutions is sent to his family and minutes record the tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel M. Shafer
Businesa
Mr. Shater
Washington & Berkeley Bridge Company
Local Chamber Pushes Rail Highway Crossing Project
The Chamber of Commerce writes to U S Senators and Congressmen and Harold Ickes urging support for a well planned railroad highway crossings program as a means to reduce unemployment. Dispatches say President Roosevelt will seek a sizeable budget appropriation for the program. The chamber urges federal funding with railroads bearing a fair share of the cost, arguing the project will boost national wealth and welfare.
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Chamber of Commerce
U. S
Harold Ickes
Washington
Roosevelt
Arms Smuggling Plot Disclosed in Southern California
Los Angeles police disclosed a plot to smuggle arms into Lower California as federal agents and Southern California officers hunted five truckloads of arms, machine guns, and ammunition for a supposed revolutionary plot in Mexico. One suspect was detained. shipments reportedly included 300 machine guns and hundreds of rifles.
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Los Angeles
California
Old Mexico
el Centro
Salary scales for numerous state officials in 1930s Maryland
A list details salaries for many Maryland officials from 1925 to 1937 including auditors, commissioners, and judges. It notes specific amounts for roles such as state auditor, banking commissioner, insurance commissioner, roads and motor vehicles chiefs, public service, industrial accident, labor, tobacco inspector, censors, racing and athletic commissions, police officials, election supervisors, coroner crews, and license commissioners across counties. A cold weekend loomed with temperatures near 20 degrees in Washington counties as sundown approached.
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Court of Appeals
State Tax Commission
State Roads Commission
Public Service Commission
Industrial Accident Commission
Labor and Statistics
Board of Motion Picture Censors
Senate
State Racing Commission
State Athletic Commission
Baltimore
Peoples Court
Trafic Court
Board
Calvert County
Prince George's
Washington County
Mob ready to challenge Jones trial in Fincastle Virginia
State police with machine guns guard the Philip Jones trial in Fincastle Virginia as evidence concludes and lawyers prepare jury instructions after a violent attack that left two girls dead in Clifton Forge. The crowd is warned not to interfere as proceedings move toward verdict.
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Fincastle
Philip Jones
Jones
Clifton Forge
Milk Dealer Wins Damages in Affections Suit
Walter Comer, a Frederick milk dealer, won $250 damages in Montgomery County circuit court in an alienation of affections and seduction suit against G Frank Thomas. The jury delivered verdict after a short deliberation at 12:30 am. Judge Charles Woodward instructed the panel to drop alienation charges since Comer and his wife remain together. Thomas admitted misconduct with Mrs. Comer ten years ago before her marriage. she testified she owed him and had received about $4,500. The case originated in Frederick County and was moved for trial.
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Rockville
Walter Comer
Frederick
Montgomery County
G. Frank Thomas
Chas. W. Woodward
Come
Thomas
Comer
Frederick County
Boisterous youths earn backhanded praise in Farrell note
In Farrell Pennsylvania dated January 5 a local letter from Frank Steibley's neighbors admits the youngsters are full of energy. They confess daily lawn play damages but promise to avoid breaking windows and praise the backhanded compliment for their restraint over the past year.
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Farrell
Frank Steibley
Steibley
Convicted Six in Massacre tied to Nash case
Kansas City January report notes six defendants found guilty of conspiring to liberate Frank Nash from federal officers during the 1933 massacre. The group includes Richard Tallman Galatas, Betty Galatas, Herbert Farmer, Esther Farmer, Louis Stacci, and Frank Marley. Vivian Mathis pleaded guilty. Sentencing set for 9:30 A.M. tomorrow. appeals likely. Adam Richetti to stand trial on related charges.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Union Station
Frank Nash
Department of Justice
Merrill K. Otis
Richard Tallman Galatas
Hot Springs
Ark
Betty Galatas
Vivian Mathis
Otis
Adam Richetti
Lindbergh Kidnap Case Hearings Continue In New Jersey
Witnesses including Corporal Harry Wolfe and Dr. Condon are expected to testify as the fourth day of the Lindbergh trial unfolds. The defense presses theories linking Miss Gow and Violet Sharpe to the crime while Col. Lindbergh asserts Hauptmann’s guilt. A cross examinationist tone underscores the courtroom as jurors await Jassie’s testimony and possible fingerprint findings.
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Harry Wolfe
Lindbergh
Frank. A. Kelly
Betty Gow
Harry Walsh
Jersey City
John F. Condon
Jassie
Hauptmann
John
Jatsie
Stata
Miss Gow
Dr. Condon
Ollié Whately
Henry “Red” Johnson
Mina Gow
Violet Sharpe
Hill
Morrow
Englewood
Reilly
Colonel Lindbergh
Elsie Whately
Butler
Condon
Whately
New Rochelle
Jamre
Col. Lindbergh
Bronx Cemetery
Speedy Verdict in Ohio Versus Alas Smith Case
In Cincinnati on January 6, after hours of deliberation the 12 jurors returned a guilty verdict in the case of Ohio versus Alas Smith, 19. Judge Fred L Hoffman responded to a jury query about meals by cautioning that jury service is not a meal ticket.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Alas Smith
Fred L Hoffman
Hoffman
Kingfish Plans Force To Quell Louisiana Oil Revolt
Baton Rouge reports say Huey P. Long moves to back a mass meeting of refinery workers protesting a five cent per barrel oil tax. Standard Oil allegedly discharged 1000 workers, prompting workers statewide to seek Roosevelt’s aid and denounce Long’s actions as a dictatorship while urging a united show of force tonight.
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Baton Rouge
Standard Oil Company
Louisiens
Long
New Orleans
Louisiana
Roosevelt
Skating Schedule Change at Braddock Rink
Chicago grain market and quotations page notes a change in skating at Braddock Rink. Skating has moved to Sunday evenings from Friday evenings, effective immediately.
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Chicago Grain Market
Braddock Rink
Congress 10 Be Asked For Four Billion
Reported discussions by congressional leaders after the Presidents messages to the 74th Congress outline tasks for a broader recovery program. Proposals include social security, renewed NRA, tax measures, and continuation of emergency wartime like taxes and lending authorities. Aimed actions cover old age and unemployment support, agricultural policy, and financial safeguards through federal agencies.
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Bia
74Th Congress
NRA
Dame
Spadd
Anid
Federal Deposit Ynsurance Corporation
Reconstruction’ Finance Corporation
Home Loan Corporation
Seek to Contact Two Missing Ships Amid Pacific Storm
San Francisco report says authorities sought contact with two vessels unaccounted for as a Pacific storm lashed inland. The British tanker La Crescencia with 36 men aboard had been missing for two weeks and the steam schooner Dan F Hanson with 25 aboard was also hunted along sea lanes.
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San Francisco
Jaz
la Crescentia
Dan F. Hanson
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TOM Cro
Pk. K. T. Hager, Inc
Ger
Church & Prospect Sts
Mayflower
Washington & Berkeley Bridge Co
Williamsport, Md
Ady
Joan
Greencastle Pike
Tommy Stenger
Kenneth and
Almeda Stervons
Stein Brow
Boyce
McGomas-Armatrong Building
Amer
Cat
Wat
Wks
Atchison
Beth. Steel
Chrysler
Consol, Gas
Consol
Crown Ck
DuPont
Gen. Foods
Weat. Md
Texan Corp
Warner Bros
Stani Bros. & Boyce, McComas-Armatrong Building
Hillside Coal CO
R. O. M. Coal
Firestone
Fleigh Motor & Tire Co
Oak Hill
Crouse
West Franklin St
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Nicodemus National
Jenicodemus. ‘National Bank
Thayerstown, Md
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