Poor Men and Woman Taken in Robberies
A group described as a band of thieves comprises four men and a woman held in Washington County jail after confessing to multiple robberies over two years across Maryland and neighboring states. The suspects named include Thomas Miller and John Miller, Bob and Nellie Williams, and Jack Henson, with details of stolen turkeys chickens and farm goods, plus links to a counterfeit ring and a Baltimore loot trail. Law enforcement from city county and state police coordinated the arrest and ongoing inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Thomas Miller
John
Washington
Frederick
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
George W. Swope
Falling Waters Road
Albert Funkhouser
Indian Springs
G. E. Oakes
Middleburg Pike
H. E. Snavely
Mt. Aetna Road
Roy Davis
William Peters
Max Malott
Harvey Mawrans
Guy Beckley
Edgar Brant
Peterson
Officer Anderson
State Police
J. F. Desmond
City ‘Police
Election Today Of Fair Board Officers And Directors
A large vote is expected this afternoon in the Fair Association election at the Fair Board offices. Contests include vice president with Harold F. Bester opposing Dr. E W Ditto and for secretary with Charles H Rinehart challenging Clarence E Wolf. Eleven candidates seek ten director spots. polls open from to o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Fair Association
Fair Board
Harold F. Bester
E. W. Ditto
Charles H. Rinehart
Clarence E. Wolf
Six Arrested In Series Of Liquor Raids
Federal investigators and county officers led by Ralph Tagg raided Knoxville and Burkittsville areas near the Washington Frederick border seizing 8300 gallons mash 114 gallons whiskey six stills and arresting six men Charles Hanes John Mills Paul Sullivan William E Durbin Luke Mann All faces to appear before Justice Guy W Motter on state enforcement charges The raids targeted homes yielding multiple stills mash and liquor with sugar confiscated Also arrests cited at Wolffsville and Myersville involving Rev Robert J Ridgely the raid conducted Wednesday with Tagg Lennon and the minister aiding the informant network
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Tagg
Knoxville
Burkittsville
Washington-Frederick County
Tagg
John Lemnon
Baltimore
Roy Hiltner
Ferderick County
Charles Hanes
John Mills
Paul Sullivan
Wiliam E. Durbin
Luke Mann
Hanes
Mills
Durbin Place
Sullivan Place
Haner
James W. Jones
Parker
Richard
William Wolf
Wolffsville
U. S
Seven Fishermen Die In Ship Crash Near Havana
In Gulf of Mexico waters off Havana, seven fishermen perished when the Seatrain rammed the Julian Bengoechea. Twelve crewmen were aboard, five were pulled from the sea forty five minutes after impact. the Seatrain had departed Havana bound for New York. Survivor Joaquin Anido described the crew�s desperate attempts to avert disaster. Damaged weed eradication costs to American agriculture are estimated at £400,000 per year.
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Havana
Gulf of Mexico
Seatrain
Julian Bengoechea
New York
Joaquin Anido
Four Generations Listen To Address
Four generations of Roosevelts watched from the gallery as Theodore Roosevelt spoke from the House rostrum outlining the upcoming session's program. His mother Mrs. James Roosevelt, age 80, his wife, and daughters followed closely as the family absorbed the address and the political path ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
James ‘Roosevelt
Anna Dall
Bistie
Estates Increase Shown in Register of Wills Figures
A 1934 rise in probate activity is reported with 117 wills probated versus 112 in 1933 and 134 in 1932. The year saw 221 testamentary and administration matters, 178 appraisements, 261 administrator and executor accounts, eight guardianships, and 62 guardian accounts, signaling a growth from the prior year.
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Register of Wills
Guardian
Woman gets 18 months for theft from employers in Baltimore
Judge R Stanton sentenced Misa Katherine E Coonan a 27 year old lawyer's secretary to 18 months in the house of correction for stealing 93253 from her employers. Several persons urged leniency because she was a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
R. ¥. Stanton
Misa Katherine E. Coonan
House of Correction
Stanton
Branson Sentenced for Manslaughter in Brooks Death
Richard Branson colored was convicted of manslaughter in the death of Ruth Brooks colored in August. He received a fifteen month term in the House of Correction from Chief Judge Sloan and Associate Judges Doub and Waganan after a motion for a new trial was overruled. The court cited extenuating circumstances and medical testimony, noting Brooks died from a shattered blood in a door. Ruth Hoffman and Beatrice Dosflemyer white women were released after material witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Branson
Rdidle Brooks
House of Correction
D. Kintley Sloan
Albert A. Doub
Frank G. Waganan
Sloan
Brooks
Branton
Jonathan Street
Harshman
Ruth Hoffman
Beatrice Dosflemyer
Mildred Harris In Revue at Academy with The Scarlet Bride
Mildred Harris headlines a lively Academy Theatre bill with her In Revue Here act, impersonations of Greta Garbo, and 3 numbers. Barbara Stanwyck stars in The Scarlet Bride on screen, while Bammy Birch, Don and Carita, Jackie Gale, Nole Cravate, and Frankie Ross add song and dance acts amid a fast paced program. The Texas Ranger screens as the action feature, delivering rapid laughs and dramatic moments leading to a thrilling finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Harris Chaplin
Academy Theatre
Barbara Stanwyck
Don and
Carita
Jackie Gale
Homt
Martin Atatere
Frankie Ross
Nole Cravate
Nota
Tors
Texas Ranger
Columbia
Colonial ‘Theatre
Buck Jones Daring: 48 A Texas Ranger
Buck Jones stars in a fast action Western showcasing his screen mastery as the Lone Ranger of the frontier. The rugged hero commands the scene with bold exploits and staunch resolve in a vivid adventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck Jones Daring
Texas
Bright Eyes at Henry's Theatre Last Showings Today
Shirley Temple stars in Bright Eyes at Henry's Theatre with final showings from 12:30 to 11 pm. James Dunn and Judith Allen co star in this true life tale of a Christmas orphan in Brownsville Texas amid aviation era romance. A public liability bond of 100000 is required for carnival shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry's
Shirley Temple
Shirley
James Durin
Judith Allen
James Dunn
Brownsville
Tex
Lutheran Aid Society Meets At Myers Home
St Pauls Lutheran Aid Society held its January meeting at Walter Myers home. Refreshments served to many members and guests including the Corbett, Bloyer, Miles, Ditto, and Ridenour families, Rev Diehl, and Mrs Swope. Visitors from Chambersburg and Baltimore were noted along with local residents and a mention of newly married Alvin Burgess. A stray banana bunch incident described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conocochéague
St. Paul's Lutheran Aid Society
Walter Myers
Charles Corbett
William Bloyer
William’ Diehl
Hester Swope
Fred. Renner
Mollie Yeakle
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Cera
Impor
Miller
South Potomac &T
Patent Office
Taw AP
Frederick County
Phoke
Sherwin Williams
McComas-Armstrong, Inc. ‘Safe Insurance
W. Washington St
Thor
John Roles
Loretta Young
Branson
Chevrolet
Adv
Mildred Harris
Buck Jones
Hollywood
Hollywood Stars
Featuring
B.M
Don
Rio
Martin Sisters
Sammy Birch
Mualeal Wizard
M. C
Warren William
John R. van Arnam
Orty Fennis Hurst
John M. Lash
Mack Swrent
Claudette Colbert
Fannie Fhurst
John M. Stahl
Warren William Rochelle Hudson
Wed Sparks
Baby Jare
EDAY
Crawford — Gable
Henry’s
Bermud
Craig
Sov
Burg
Russel- Brsitweiser
Beulah Ridenour
Wiington
D.C
C. Ridenour
Joseph
Disher
Samuel’ Seibert
Rolla: Baer
I Son
Bentz & Dunn
House of Shoes
Leo
Tallspeiog
Tommy
Carteen
Buck
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