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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1935
Page
5
Abington January 14 reports that the Securities and Exchange Commission estimates up to 3 billion dollars in stocks could be floated under the new form. The move aims to speed business expansion but faces criticism from industry and labor groups. The act's liability provisions remain under debate as supporters and critics clash over simplification and buyer protection.
Police Commissioner James P. Albian cites property and cash theft at $4,976,248 for last year, up from $3,066,807 in 1933, attributing the rise to more personal property and cash being accessible to thieves. Also notes appointments and fair association news.
Lena Collins in Cambridge reported to police that she found two notes on her doorstep warning her to make less noise. She told Officer Anthony Dynam, who practices half an hour daily, that she would confine her singing between 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.
In Chestertown Maryland on January 14 a 32 year old boat owner named Paul Jones was killed when a pistol discharged while he was trying to move his boat away from shore in Lloyds Creek. Coroner Harry L. Dodd ruled the death purely accidental.
Six influenza cases were logged last week by physicians and sent to the Health Department. Most illnesses were mild, with 46 total cases noted in the fluence category.
Deaths include Mrs Mary E Dilworth widow of William H Dilworth aged 66 of 818 Salem avenue member of Grace AB church and locomotive engineers auxiliary. Survived by son Thomas in Wilkes-Barre adopted son Luther in city two grandchildren sister Mrs James Boward. Funeral plans pending. Also Mrs Henrietta Gesell 82 burial in Rose Hill Greencastle with service at Lehmaster and Upton Reformed Church. Martin L Poffenberger 78 of near Myersville funeral at St Johns Lutheran Church Church Hill with Rev Kraft. Mrs Harriat Punt 83 of Pen Mar Md dies after hip injury. funeral at son E B Punt’s home and Church of God in Bethel with interment at nearby cemetery. Viewings listed for Pont family.
In court, prosecutors push pencil proof while defense fights handwriting evidence. Albert Osborn testifies Hauptmann wrote the Lindbergh ransom notes, asserting the handwriting is irresistible. Reilly cross examines, Hauptmann’s strain grows as trial nears two week mark.
The Weather Bureau issued a storm advisory from Delaware breakwater to Boston and from north of Boston to Eastport. A central disturbance near Cape Cod moving eastward will be followed by rising pressure and strong northwest winds reaching gale force from breakwater to Boston, diminishing tonight.
James V. Allred will be sworn in as Texas governor wearing a double breasted blue tweed suit made entirely from Texas materials. The fabric was spun and manufactured at Texas Technological College, reflecting a homegrown wardrobe choice for the inauguration.
The transcript shows expert Osborn testing handwriting, comparing the Hauptmann case with Fisch and other samples. He finds only a general resemblance in some letters but says the writing is not sufficiently alike to prove same author. The state aims to prove a single continuity of notes by paper markings and sheet halves, while defense seeks access to all samples used.
Hollywood gossip notes a flurry of marriages and engagements as the season begins. Jocelyn Lee wed James Seymour while J Snub Pollard married Rith Bridges. Josephine Hutchinson and James Townsend tied the knot in Las Vegas, with King Vidor and Betty Hill reported near marriage. Benny Rubin and Marcella Napp also eyed a May ceremony pending Rubin’s divorce.
Amelia Earhart flies from Hawaii to Los Angeles, landing in the San Fernando Valley after a 2,408 mile transpacific leg. Her successful solo flight earns praise from aviation leaders and family, with her mother Amy Marhart and husband George Putnam offering comments.
Quotations from Stein Brothers and partner firms at the McComas Armstrong Building in Chicago reveal current grain trading levels. The report notes bids and offers across corn wheat oats and related commodities, reflecting day’s market shifts and price ranges.
Miss Hasel M. Fridinger, a teacher in local schools, is appointed examiner of the American Red Cross Life Saving Service. She is authorized to conduct junior and senior life saving tests in Washington County and at Crystal Lake Camp Roscoe N Y, per an American Red Cross Headquarters notice received by Harry Fiery, Washington County Chapter secretary.
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