Navy planes prepare for Pacific hop from San Diego
Six giant seaplanes depart San Diego led by Commander in Chief Fleet with Admiral Sellers aboard to San Francisco for a non stop mass flight to Honolulu. The 2400 mile leg to Honolulu is the longest seaplane hop yet with fuel and food supplies for the crew and six support ships positioned along the route.
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San Diego
Cal
San Francisco
Honolulu
United States Fleet
David F. Sellers
Kueffler McGinnis
McGinnis
E. W. Stephen
Navy
Fall Fatal to Miss Artz
Miss Betty Artz aged 4 died at 7 am after a fall at her home 322 East North Street. She belonged to Trinity Lutheran church and is survived by sister Miss Margaret Artz. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at the home with Rev. J. S. Simon. interment Rose Hill. Flowers omitted.
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Betty Artz
East North Street
Artz
Trinity Lutheran Church
Margaret
Rev. J. S Simon
Rose Hill
Uniform Accounting Advocated for Maryland Counties
State Auditor Edmund R. Stewart says a uniform county accounting and reporting system would help Maryland counties by standardizing records, though it would require taxpayer pressure rather than state push. Counties currently are described as in good accounting shape compared with other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Edmund R. Stewart
Philadelphia taxi strike ends with 400 drivers returning to work
Philadelphia’s taxi strike ends as 400 drivers return to work today. Under a new agreement with the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company, 100 additional strikers will be recalled weekly until all are re employed except those suspected of violence. The Taxi Drivers’ union reported a five to one vote to accept the deal.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Rapid Transit
Obituaries presented for Hagerstown residents
Joseph Newcomer 70 retired resident of Hagerstown dies at his home on Oak Hill Avenue. He was a St John’s Lutheran Church member and former secretary treasurer of Waynesboro Canning Co. Interment at Green Hill Cemetery. Also memorial notices for Mrs Catherine Eichelberger, Mrs Ella May Murray, and Hamilton H Miller. Funeral details announced for each, with churches, dates, and burial sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Newcomer
Hagerstown
Oak Hill Avenue
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Smithsboro
Solomon and
Susan Rohrer Newcomer
Ida M. Clugston
Joseph C
Mary Jane Wolffinger Clugston
Frick Manufacturing Company
Waynesboro
Waynesboro Canning Company
Citizens Ice Company
Norfolk
Edward Harms
Green Hill
Gatherine Ejihelberger
John JL. Eichelberger
Winter Street
Howard Shrader
H. ©. Cole
Philadelphia
Earl
Baltimore
Lewis
Ralph
Jesse
Lloyd
Marion
Florida
Archibald McCollister
Jerry Mason
Big Pool
Susie Miller
St. John's Episcopal Church
Walter Byron Stehl
Rest Haven Cemetery
Ella May Murray
Lewis F. Murray
Cearfoss
William and
Mary Sprankle Myers
Church of the Brethren
Broadfording
Samuel Showalter
A. M. Black
Hutchenson
Kan
J. M. Harsh
William L
Preston E. Myers
Calvin M
Charlton
Harvey Martin
Jesse Whittaker
Alton school boy giant draws cheers at shoe convention
In St Louis on January 9 Robert Vradiow a 15 year old 7 foot 1024 inch tall 260 pound boy from Tiiners is the focus of attention at the National Shoe Retailers convention. His size 35 shoes made on a special last cost factory 30 dollars and attract more notice than any other display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Robert Vradiow
Robert
South Hagerstown Fire Company Sets Tonight Meeting
The South Hagerstown Fire Company will hold a very important meeting tonight at 7 30 oclock at the fire hall to discuss current matters and plan upcoming actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Hagerstown
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
Card of thanks from Ady for friends and neighbors sharing kindness during illness and death of their brother. Gratitude extended for floral tributes and use of cars from Robert Downin and Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Downin
Ady
Governor Ritchie Heads Democratic Banquet In War Talk
Governor Ritchie lauded as beacon to municipalities and praised democratic unity. He warned of upcoming warfare against Republicans, praised Senator Tydings and Baltimore Mayor Jackson, and avoided declaring future offices while emphasizing party success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchie
Jackson
Senator Tydings
Imayvor
Baltimore City
Ydings
Republican Party
Democratic Party
America
Roosevelt
Senate
Baltimore
Real Business Man in Second Marriage Questioned
Court in Cape May hears Harry Adams of Cape May, New Jersey, in chancery on $262 alimony arrears to his first wife. Master ribs him on affordability of his remarriage. Adams replies he married his bookkeeper to keep paying her anyway.
Woman Seeks Missing Coupe After Double Lookalike Car Found
Miss Margaret Smith of Easton Md attended a University of Maryland extension service session in College Park. She returned to find a nearly identical coupe left in her place with four differences including men’s overshoes in place of her rubbers and two apples in the seat. The cars were registered to an Harwood Md automobile agency.
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College Park
Margaret Smith
Harwood
Tammany Hall May Lose Name
Washington report says a group with administration ties plans to oust William Curry as Tammany chief and rename the organization as it reorganizes the Democratic party in New York City after La Guardia’s 1943 win. A separate California case notes a drunk driving arrest after a car struck multiple trees and a mailbox.
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Washington
Jan
Tammany Hall
William Curry
Tammany
Democratic Party
New York City
Fiorello H. la
Douglas says he will not resign as budget chief
Washington dispatch reports Lewis Douglas plans to stay as director of the budget despite rumors of disputes with President Roosevelt. The White House trimmed his authority by restricting emergency spending checks and requiring only weekly reports. Friends on Capitol Hill had circulated fresh resignation rumors.
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Washington
Lewis Douglas
Roosevelt
Douglas
Ickes
Harry Hopkins
White House
CWA
Capitol Hill
Arizona
German Pastor Arrested Over Hitler Salute Prohibition
In Dortmund on January 5 Rev. Buelmeier was detained by the German government. He is charged with forbidding the Hitler salute in eleven rooms and issuing a circular opposing the Evangelical church youth movement's incorporation with a government sponsored group.
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Dortmund
Germany
Buelmeier
Hitler
Elesven
Evangelical Church Youth Movement
Dempsey Confirms Baby on the Way in Six Months
New York January 8 reports confirm that boxing champion Jack Dempsey and his wife expect a child in about six months. Dempsey told reporters he is proud to become a father and plans for the new arrival.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Goring
Republicans Renew Criticism as Senate Delays Debates
After Senator Robinson accused the President of being culpable in the budget message, Republicans renewed their attack while Democratic leader Robinson defended. The Senate Finance committee reported the House approved $2 per gallon liquor tax bill with possible passage by tomorrow. The House aims to pass the District of Columbia liquor control bill and then move to the $279 million revenue bill before the week ends.
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Robinson
Ind
Arkansas
Republican National Committee
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Harrison
House
District of Columbia
Milk Strike Turmoil Spurs Violent Acts Across Wisconsin
A backlash against dairy independents escalated as about 1509 protesters dumped 4000 gallons of milk at the Walworth plant in Wisconsin and damaged machinery. Reports say milk dumped at United Milk and Lyons Milk plants. deputies attacked. a clash at Henry Bucks farm spurred by dairy pool members. Authorities investigate picketing in Woodstock Illinois and Walworth County Wisconsin amid a broader milk strike.
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Walworth Independent Creamery
Walworth
Wis
Woodstock
Herbo
Ill
Chicago
David Sutton
Milk Association
Wisconsin
Walworth Condensed Milk Company
United Milk Company
Lyons
Lyons Milk Products Company
Judge rules alimony not to be eaten in contempt order
Chicago January 9. Superior Judge Rudolph F. Desart ordered Frank Cichow to stop attempting to eat the alimony his divorced wife Elizabeth receives. Cichow allegedly appeared at her home every Sunday dinner time to pay $10 and dine there, trying to dine away the money. The court warned contempt charges if he repeats the conduct.
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Chicaglo
Jan
Rudolph F. Desart
Frank Cichow
Elizabeth
Frank
Rank
Grayson Undergoes Kidney Tumor Operation In Rochester
Rear Admiral Cary Grayson, personal physician to President Wilson, is observed as doctors monitor his condition after an operation for a kidney tumor. Dr. E Starr Judd of the Mayo Clinic performed the surgery yesterday and no definite prognosis was given. Mrs Grayson and Bernard M Baruch of New York accompany him.
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Rochester
Milan
Cary Grayson
Reef
E. Starr Judd
Mayo Clinic
Admiral Grayson
Woodrow Wilson
Grayson
Bernard M. Baruch
New York
Extortionist Sentenced for Rosenwald Case in Philadelphia
William F. Schultze, a 35 year old milk wagon driver, was convicted of attempting to extort 20000 dollars from Lessing J. Rosenwald and began a 5 to 15 year term in the eastern state penitentiary. A decoy package and three threatening letters led to his capture after a ten minute trial by a Philadelphia jury.
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Philadelphia
Lessing
J. Rosenwald
William F. Schultze
Eastern State Penitentiary
Rosenwald
Sears Roebuck and Company
Schultze
Chicago Grain Market Quotations by Stein Bros and Firms
Quotations show wheat, corn, oats, and rye prices for May and July contracts. Prices listed include opening highs lows and latest bids with various percent figures from Stein Bros. and other firms in the McComas Armstrong Building.
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Stein Bros & Boyce
McCamsa-Armstrong Buil
Stein Bros. & Boyce
McComas-Armstrong Building
Rudy Vallee Divorce Drama Sparks Arizona and Santa Monica Feud
Actress Fay Webb Vallee files a 21 page complaint for separate maintenance in Los Angeles court accusing Rudy Vallee of infidelity a vicious temper vile language and financial stinginess. She names Alice Faye and two others as alleged affairs as the couple’s rift widens with public charges and court seals broken.
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Los Angeles
Jan
Rudy Vallee
Fay Webb
Santa Monica
Calif
Vallee
Hollywood
Alice Faye
Jane Does
Businessman Kills Wife and Self in New Jersey Home
Edward F P Smith a 61 year old retired businessman from Altadena California shot and killed his wife Nellie 57 then fatally wounded himself at 7 20 am in the Wells home Roselle Park New Jersey Nellie was Mrs Wells sister and the couple had been living with them since November Police said the couple were divorced and had no known financial troubles
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Roselle Park
N. J
Edward FP. Smith
Altadena
Calif
Nellie
Herbert T. Wells
Nellie Smith
Smiths
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Miss Artz
Philly
Kellogg’s
H. L. Mills
W. Baltimore St
Hamilton H. Miller
Suter
Simon
Onur Auto
Mayflower Cab
Geo. Yeschke
Associated Press
Elgin
J. W. Rohrer
Batia
Conferms
Fleigh Motor & Tire Co
Oak Hill
Tom Cross
Wilson
Can
Amer
Amer. Witt, Wks
Atchison
B&o. W.eae
Beth. Steel
Case
Chrysler
Ob Consel
Gas
Consol
Crown Ck. & Sh. A
DuPontene Aee
Gen. Foods
Motors
Goodyear
U. S. Steal Tee
United Aircraft
Union Pacific
Westhouse Eiec
Western Union
Sale West
MD. Wo
Loews Kkeees
Texas Corp
Warner Bros. ‘S
Chicago Grain Market
McCrory
WM. G. Tucker
Jonathso
Trouele
Wagerstown Stor. & Team Co
Beck's Restaurants
Hager’s Market
Prospect Srs
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