Roosevelt shifts approach to let Congress draft laws
President Roosevelt appears to be steering a new strategy with Congress by outlining national problems and letting lawmakers craft solutions. After three days, Congress adjourned for the weekend with about a dozen issues but few concrete suggestions from the president. To avoid being labeled a rubber stamp, he aims to refrain from offering direct advice for now, while Garner from Texas was brought in for discussions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Roosevel
Garner
Texas
Fair Board Election Promises Lively Vote
With thirteen candidates for ten directorships a lively Cable is expected this afternoon at the annual Fair Board election. Voting runs from 2 to 4 oclock and friends of ousted directors plan to rally in support while officers face no contest.
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Fair Board
Unfit Food Stuff Sale Prohibited
The Health Department warned that it will enforce a law prohibiting sale of any food found unfit for human consumption. Complaints have cited diseased turkeys sold by county farmers and sellers who refuse to reimburse buyers. The law covers all foodstuffs and aims to stop dumping unfit foods.
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Health Department
Weather Summary for Maryland and Chesapeake Bay
Mostly cloudy tonight and Sunday with a slight rise in temperatures. Chesapeake Bay sees similar conditions, mild Sunday and light to moderate southerly winds, continuing gentle to moderate breeze.
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Maryland
Chesapeake Bay
Weekly Weather Outlook With Rain and Warm Temperatures
The weather forecast for the week predicts rain for the North and Middle Atlantic states on Tuesday and Wednesday, with rain in the south and snow in the northern portion later in the week. Temperatures run well above normal, with the warmest day likely Tuesday and the coldest around Thursday.
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North
Middle Atlantic
South
Mooney Pardoned Dream Ends in California’s Capitol
Thomas J. Mooney prepared to leave San Quentin for a pardon hearing with Governor Culbert Olson in Sacramento. After 22 years in prison the case was framed as liberty with honor as a potential full pardon could erase the 1916 San Francisco preparedness day bombing conviction.
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San Quentin
Calif
Thomas J. Mooney
Sacramento
Culbert L. Olson
Mooney
Sron’ Molder
California
Ag Mooney
San Quentin Prison
San Francisco
Hundreds Prepare for Annapolis Inauguration Parade
A large Washington County delegation plans to march in the Annapolis inauguration parade for Governor elect Herbert R. O Conor on January 11. The county unit, led by the Municipal band and Sons of the American Legion drum corps, departs by bus and car at 7 am and arrives about 10 am. Over 400 from the county expected, with West Street entry into Annapolis for downcounty travelers and two county stickers for cars. Diligence in arrangements includes National Guard Company RB participation and contact with Calvert K Wartle for transport.
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Annapolis
Herbert R. O'Conor
Washington County
Sons of American Legion
Maryland
West Street
O'Conor
Calvert K. Wartle
National Guard
Company RB
MOONEY PAL FACES FREEDOM FIGHT AID FOR BILLINGS
San Francisco report on the Tom Mooney defense committee endorsing Warren K Billings amid ongoing efforts to win both men's clemency. Billings, convicted with Mooney in the 1916 Preparedness Day bombing, is described as innocent by supporters while Mooney pursues a parole hearing in Folsom prison.
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San Francisco
Jan. T
Tom Mooney
Billings
Mooney
Sacramento
Chinese Launch Surprise Attack On Wangchow
After a year lull the Chinese launched a three pronged attack on Wangchow, capital of Chekiang, 100 miles southwest of Shanghai. Chinese 63rd division crossed the Tsien tang river near Hangchow while other units moved in from the west and a force landed at Kaigen. Initial Chinese assaults were repulsed but heavy fighting and Japanese bombing continued.
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Shanghai
Wangchow
Chekiang Province
Iday
Tsientang River
Hangchow
Hangchow Bay
Kaigen
Man faces assault charge after empty gun incident
Kerey Ridenour, 38, of Ragtown, will have a hearing Monday evening before Justice Sleasman in Smithsburg on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon against his wife. The alleged assault occurred last evening at the Ridenour home. Deputy Sheriff Render made the arrest after a revolver was found unloaded.
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Kerey Ridenour
Ragtown
Man Without Country Hopes On Revised Map
MEAPVILLE Ohio Jan 7 A 27 year old Turkish born Arnyen iah Kalustian seeks to stay in the United States by hoping a revised map will grant him a passport. He was known as a "man without a country" after adopting Solomon Papazian’s name and life story. Immigration officials seek a Turkish passport for Kalustian since 1937. his fate hinges on deportation or grant of stay. Attorney Edward Petrillo argues Kalustian was born in a Turkey territory since divided after World War I, claiming no Turkish claim. Kalustian recounts friendship with Solomon Papazian and journey from Turkey to Syria where families died. Solomon urged him to take his name and come to America. Papazian hopes his son may remain in the country.
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Meapville
Ohio
Arnyeniah
United States
Agia
Minor Jet
Mesroy Kalustian
Salonom Papazian
Kalustian
Solomon
Papazian
Tikaly
Edward E. Petrillo
The
Petrillo
Turkey
Solomon Papazian
Syria
America
Franco Plans Naval Attack On Tarragona Seaport
Spanish insurgents disclose fleet advances north from Gibraltar toward Tarragona to shell the Catalonia port as part of a coordinated drive. Franco’s forces pivot to Tarragona while the government conducts a widening offensive in Cordoba province. Barcelona reports insurgent gains and renewed pressure on northeast fronts.
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Hendaye
France
Tarragona
Catalonia
Gibraltar
Valencia
People’s Front
Barcelona
Cordoba
Spain
Valsequillo
la Granjuela
Fuente Ovejuna
Man on Catwalk Dangles Over Boston Garden Crowd
January evening at Boston Garden erupts as a wrestler enters the ring while a man climbs the catwalk above the crowd. Police and firemen pursue the intruder, finally cuffing James Sullivan a steel worker who claims to seek a reunion with the arena’s steel framework.
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Boston
Boston Garden
Michael Carr
James Sullivan
Youth Held in Slaying in Dickson Tennessee
A 21 year old man named Charles Avibert Quent was jailed in Dickson awaiting Baltimore police arrival to face charges in the slaying of his stepfather John F. Quent. Quent admitted his identity and said he had roved the country since leaving Baltimore. He was captured Thursday night near Colesburg after detectives suspected he would visit a girlfriend there. Maryland officers expected extradition.
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Quent
John F. Quent
Hutton
Baltimore
Sherif
Quant
Maryland
Bipartisan push to cut W P A relief fund in Congress
Congress leans toward reducing the 875 million dollar W P A request with House and Senate members signaling substantial cuts. Discrepancies persist between budget figures and relief allocations, prompting questions over the need for debt ceiling changes as Col. Harrington faces questioning.
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Washington
Congress
W.P.A
Roosevelt
House Appropriations
Col. F. G. Harrington
Rep. Taber
R-N.y
Farmers Plow Ground Ahead of Rain Delays
Washington County farmers plowed early in the week while coastal fields lagged due to midweek heavy rain that moistened the soil. J A Miller, Keedysville weather observer, notes winter plowing is common in the county and winter wheat looks promising with little freezing damage. The coldest November spell brought snow cover and a low of 25 degrees.
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Astern Shore
Washington County
Tna
J. A. Miller
Keedysville
Mr. Miller
Women's Democratic Club of Hagerstown Meets Tuesday
The Women's Democratic Club of Hagerstown will hold its regular meeting Tuesday evening January 10 at the club rooms. Annual election of officers will be held. Many Democratic women and members of the Democratic Organization Club are expected to attend plus plans to go to Annapolis for the governor elect O'Conor inauguration.
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Annapolis
Women's Democratic Club of
Curious Snake Dares Spring Weather and Dies on Road
A blacksnake over three feet long wandered onto a road near Williamsport under a spell of warm weather. Walter Hoffmann's car struck the reptile, killing it. he later took the snake to town to prove his tale.
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Williamsport
Walter Hoffman
Hoffman
Divorce Granted to Evelyn Spielman from Thomas Wood Spielman
Judge Frank G. Wagaman grants an absolute divorce to Evelyn T. Spielman from Thomas L. Wood Spielman. Attorney John J. Allen represented the complainant.
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Evelyn T. Spielman
Thomas L. Wood Spielman
Frank G. Wagaman
John J. Allen
Favors Chair To Gas For Its Executions
North Carolina lawmakers debate capital punishment as the 1935 legislature considers reinstating the electric chair after Gov Hoey urged returning to the chair in his biennial message. Two bills in each house push restoration of the chair amid a four day session.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Clyde R. Hoey
Penny Chief Is Indicted In Pennsylvania Election Case
David L. Lawrence, Pennsylvania Democratic State chairman and Secretary of the Commonwealth, was indicted by a Dauphin county grand jury on charges of statutory blackmail conspiracy to cheat and defraud the Commonwealth and violation of state election laws. The indictment names Lawrence alone on two counts and with late Pittsburgh contractor John J. Verona on a third count alleging conspiracy to obtain unlawful contracts and to procure unlawful conduct by state officials. An unexpected move by District Attorney Carl B. Shelley led to presenting the bills to the jury, which promptly returned the indictments.
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Harrisburg
David L. Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Dauphin County
Carl B. Shelley
Paul N. Schaeffer
Lawrence
John J. Verona
Pittsburgh
County Frog Farm One Of Its Kind In World
A frog farm near Hagerstown along Beaver Creek east of the city is drawing scientific interest. C C Molter, an electrical engineer, operates the first known albino frog breeder, housing frogs in screened pools and converting a trolley car into a heated aquarium for winter quarters. He aims to determine if albino frogs can survive winters like common frogs, with feeding from fish worms and liver. Kingfishers attacked the pools but were thwarted after a larger albino frog intervened.
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Washington County
Beaver Creek
Hagerstown
C. C. Molter
Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Company
Moler
Bay Pons
Polish Army Massing on Czech Border Near Munkacs
Hungarian soldiers moved toward Munkacs as a truce halted fighting with Czech Slovakia. Czecho Slovak artillery still covered the city after a day of clashes that left casualties. Narodni Osvobozeni reported Polish troops massing on Czechoslovakia’s northern border with regiments occupying border posts.
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Budapest
Munkacs
Hungary
Prague
Narodni Osvobozeni
Czecho-Slovakia
Munkaca
Too Mild for Winter Sport in New York State
Mild weather across New York state postponed nearly all winter sports for the first time this season. Rain and steady temperatures forecast for tomorrow with recent lows of 34 to 38 degrees in Albany Buffalo Binghamton and Syracuse. Snow trains bound for upstate weekend trips were canceled. At Troy a robin was sighted by Mrs. R. H. Melling.
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Albany
N.Y
New York State
Buffalo
Binghamton
Syracuse
New York City
New York
Troy
R. H. Melling
Club Plans Inaugural Visit to Annapolis
The Democratic Organization Club held a meeting last night to discuss participation in the inauguration of Governor elect O Conor at Annapolis on Wednesday. Members wishing to make the trip should contact Calvin K Hartle. President Lane outlined extensive plans for the event, expected to be among the largest and most enthusiastic in the state, and he spoke on proposed county legislation and future club activities.
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Democratic Organization Club
Annapolis
O’conor
Calvin K. Hartle
Wm. P. Lane, Jr
Boy Bitten in Lip by Pet Terrier
Johnny Cramer of the 100 block of John street was bitten on the lip by his pet terrier as the dog slept on his bed and sprang awake in a dream of a dog fight. The bite required several stitches and the boy said he will avoid sleeping dogs in the future.
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Johnny Cramer
John Street
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