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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1939
Page
6
Maryland governor elect Herbert R. O Conor delivers inaugural address pledging balanced finances, stricter government economy, and increased revenue through taxation. He warns without tax increases the state faces disaster, but promises to curb waste and protect essential services while stabilizing the economy.
A second bridge employee William F. P. Oakes died from injuries after the freighter Waukekan struck a government bridge over the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. Robert Quinn, 44, a bridge rider in a supperstructure cabin, was killed when the bridge span collapsed. Shipmaster John B. Faulk, Quartermaster William Tyrone, and pilot Roy Taylor were jailed on manslaughter and assault charges. Officials said the vessel steered by swift currents likely failed. investigators expect weeks to reopen the canal.
Police Lieutenant Joseph Tike received one dollar for an honest testimony before the Franklin County grand jury. Returning to his automobile he found a ticket priced for overtime parking and paid the dollar fine.
Slightly cooler tonight with more cloudiness and a chance of rain Thursday afternoon or night. In the east and central portions, temperatures dip further as northwest winds shift to northeast or east.
Herbert R. O Conor, a native born Irishman from Baltimore, was sworn in as Maryland’s 60th governor in Annapolis. About 15,000 visitors crowded the Severn river town for the inauguration, while officials and citizens alike gathered in the Senate Chamber for the noon oath administered by Chief Judge Carroll T Bond. Traffic ferries and early runs from the Eastern Shore marked the day.
A large procession clogged the road from Baltimore with cars stretching long distances while state and county officers. Democratic control had ended four years earlier during the prior administration as organizers struggled to manage the flow of vehicles and crowds.
City officials and Democratic State Central Committee members lead a Washington county delegation of over 500 Democrats and Republicans to Annapolis for the Governor-elect Herbert R. O Conor inauguration. The group travels in five buses and many cars, with 400 expected in the parade. The Hagerstown Municipal Band and drum corps join the county contingent in line.
Mrs. Brewer L. Stouffer was elected president of the Demo Women's Club of Tragerstown defeating Miss Minnie Gerber by a vote of 1087. Etta UWarson is vice president and Ruth Carlisle treasurer. Florence S. Arnold is recording secretary and Rey Elgin corresponding secretary. Stouffer succeeds Lawrence Wolfe after several years. Committees for the coming year will be announced at the next meeting.
In Chicago on January 11 a prisoner named Frank remained silent during police questioning about a robbery. He finally spoke after taking a drink of water, and five $20 bills dropped from his mouth, revealing his involvement.
The First Hose Fire Company prepares to activate a new bell in the belfry to alert downtown volunteers, replacing the old Western Enterprise system and diminishing reliance on the rope operated death siren. The bell, nearly as large and loud as the former Big Six, will connect to the city alarm wiring as the wiring nears completion.
At about midnight near 12 00 a caller W J King at 1201 Pope avenue reported cornering a robber in his lane but police found no one. Later a second report from Mrs Francis J Glick at 1025 West Washington street said a robber was in her cellar. cruisers arrived but found an open door and no suspect.
The Board of County Commissioners plans a 1949 farm to market road program using W P A labor to build 12 to 15 miles in the coming year. The board reviews many road requests and will tour the county. W P A officials discussed a full year program, with several new roads proposed including Cearfoss pike at Tom's Run Garis shop road Meas sant Valley road and the Travinger Mill road near Chewsville.
In Rockville Maryland a verdict of death by own action was promised for Olive Frances Duvall a 21 year old housewife. State's Attorney Ben G Wilkerson reported a satisfactory explanation for her husband Herbert L Duvall moving her body after finding her shot in the yard near Mount Lebanon church. He said Duvall carried her inside to prevent molestation while he called authorities.
Federal grand jury renews inquiry into hides other notables amid jewelry evasion reports. Albert N. Chaperau, ex convict and foreign film broker, pleaded guilty to smuggling 2131 worth of jewelry into New York on October 7. Benny testified voluntarily after flying from the west coast.
State Roads Commission surveyors work at Sandy Hook for the proposed Potomac and Shenandoah river bridges. Locals say the Maryland terminus is undecided but may sit near the Sandy Look Brownsville road intersection. Maryland will seek bids once federal funds for the Shenandoah bridge are available. Rights of way are expected to be straightforward.
A Williamsport community park refreshment stand plan has been filed with the W B A office. The 16 by 25 foot stone structure would blend with the nearby community building and resemble a smaller version of a stand in City Park. Minor injuries were reported for Frank Miner of Hagerstown Route 1 after a treatment at Washington County Hospital for abrasions.
Edward T. Sehleigh of Fair Ground Avenue reported the theft of a pocketbook from her home during the weekend. The pocketbook contained about $1 in hits and change. The November court juries need not report for duty on Monday January 16, as announced by Judge Frank G. Wasgaman. No matters of sufficient importance to justify recall of the juries have transpired.
Mesroy Kalustian seeks to stay in Menéville Pennsylvania by proving he is stateless. He entered the United States illegally years ago, and the government seeks a Turkish passport to deport him, but his birthplace region was ceded from Turkey by treaties and Turkey refuses recognition.
Washington County lawmakers secured key chairmanships in both chambers. Joseph W. Mish leads the Senate Roads and Highways Committee, Clarence R. Mason chairs the House Labor panel, and Frederick E. Beachley heads the Executive Contingent Fund committee. Dudley G. Roe becomes Finance chair in the Senate, and James J. Lindsay ranked as runner-up in pre-appointment jockeying. In the House John S. White takes Ways and Means chair, Milton Tolte tops Judiciary’s second, Leon Abramson gains Insurance and Loans, with Emanuel Gorfine chairing Judicial Affairs.
Washington January 11 administration forces fought to restore 150 million cut from the relief bill as House actions loom. Full restoration or new amendments to fund 875 million were debated while Senate plans discussed relief distribution formulas and bipartisan cooperation to separate politics from aid amid ongoing battles over WPA funding.
Washington January 11 1937 report states Associate Justice Louis D Brandeis is in entirely satisfactory condition after suffering the grippe last week He was taken ill in January and remains under observation at the hospital.
Herman Oliphant, 54, general counsel of the treasury and close advisor to President Roosevelt, died at Naval Hospital at 9:30 a.m. after a weeklong heart ailment. He was noted for authoring the controversial undistributed profits tax and for frequent consultations with the President on major matters.
Philadelphia January 11 A woman was appointed secretary of the commonwealth in the cabinet of Governor-elect Arthur H. James. Mrs M R O Gara former deputy attorney general and first woman to hold the post. she has practiced law 25 years and lives in Wilkes-Barre.
Elkton Maryland reports a decline in marriages after a new 48 hour delay law. In the 20 days following the law, 277 couples wed versus 670 in the 30 days before. Numbers pale next to October 1938 when 2,344 marriages occurred under lenient runway arrangements.
Babe Ruth, 45, is hospitalized in France with a slight heart attack and cheerful with visitors while worrying about Cal Ruppert's illness. His doctor plans further tests, then likely release. Meanwhile Mrs. Roosevelt convenes prominent women from 20 states at the White House to organize the infantile paralysis campaign tied to President Roosevelt's upcoming birthday.
A local physician reports ongoing petty thefts by boys stealing popular magazines from office waiting rooms. The thieves target latest issue copies to sell for movie money. Thefts occur in early evening hours between 5 and 7 p.m. when doctors are scarce.
Prime Minister Chamberlain arrives in Rome for four days of talks with Mussolini as Italy asserts colonial claims on France. Bannered by flags, the meeting includes Ciano and Starace with hopes to present a united front with Germany on European affairs.
Civic leaders plan a warm welcome for Jack Dempsey the former world heavyweight boxing champion as he arrives about seven this evening. He will referee a wrestling show at the State Armory later and is to be accompanied by five including his wife. A suite is booked at the Hotel Alexander and civic club representatives will invite him to stay for tomorrow’s weekly luncheon.
Richard Marsh of 28 East Washington Street reports yesterday the theft of his bicycle from South Potomac Street Junior High School.
The Fourth U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Glenn L. Martin Company of Baltimore is entitled to recover 7732 dollars from the government for social security tax paid under a 1934 military aircraft contract. The decision rests on a contract clause allowing post signing tax increases to be charged to the government.
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