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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1934
Page
5
Berlin January 17 The new labor law announced by Chancellor Hitler makes workers subordinate to their bosses with unchallenged obedience as the first commandment. Effective May 1 it envisions a patriarchal regime with government backing, banning worker strikes and collective bargaining, and permitting fines for disobedience.
The census in Hagerstown asks if properties have a mortgage, not its amount, to guide future government lending and housing efforts. It collects data on family units and home equipment while keeping individual answers confidential. Totals may be released later by the Department of Commerce. Mrs Elia Cardiner rewarded a boy a dime for returning a lost purse containing $4000.
A string of obituaries lists Willoughby Leatherman of 434 Mitchell Avenue aged 43, L. F. Schindel near Hopewell aged 75, Edmondson of Middletown Washington aged 75, George W. Brandenburg of 801 Mulberry Avenue aged 72, Mrs Kate Aleshire of 1915 Virginia Avenue aged 73, and David Downin of this city, formerly of this city, with funeral plans in various churches and cemeteries. Additional survivors are named along with brief causes and service times.
Jan 17 Calcutta reports place a known dead toll at 112 while aviators describe Muzaffarpur in ruins with estimates exceeding 1,000 deaths. Reports from Katcheri Riga Motihari and Barrah indicate widespread destruction and flooding from fissures.
Bloodhounds aided the capture of an escaped prisoner as he hid in brush and timber after a gunfight. Con victs Barrow, Hamilton, Joe Palmer, Methvin, and Bybee fled in automobiles after wounding guards Olen Bozeman and Major Crowson. Crowson and Bozeman remained in hospital recovering from their injuries while French returned to work cutting wood.
The piece chronicles Curry’s ouster within Tammany Hall as rival factions push a leadership change. Currys four year rule is criticized for backing John P. O’Brien for mayor and underplaying the Seaby Sea bury municipal scandal probe, with Times and Edward seen as potential successors. The revolt also hints at broader discontent within Tamny.
New York January 17 Four contract bridge players David Burnstine Oswald Jacoby Michiel Gottlieb and Howard Schenken were installed as the first team champions of the United States Bridge Association with substitute Richard Frey aiding early in the proceedings They led from the start and finished with about 6900 points the largest margin in major tournament history The runner up team Sifney Rusinow Walter Malowsa Lee Yangdon and L Frachner fought hard despite trailing He also reported Chicago resident Charles Thrustin saying he was awfully drunk after being found on State Street.
Mr Mills denounces government action as unconstitutional and says his practice of giving premiums with gasoline purchases has long been common. He argues NRA enforcement aims to curb competition and insists his stance has broad support from friends and associates. Firemen's Dance at Smithsburg January 18 features Dixie Ramblers Orchestra with free lunch for 35 cents.
Howard W. Henderson a 62 year old grandfather in Philadelphia became indignant in a domestic relations court when accused by his daughter in law of hiding her husband and being a gay blade. The judge ordered him to contribute to support of the grandchildren.
Edward D. Shriner Jr a Frederick businessman seeks 30000 recovering money paid to Miss Maude Stogner of Rockville North Carolina to avoid a breach of promise suit. Montgomery circuit court testimony shows Shriner’s witnesses and opposing counsel dispute alleged damages and facts of the affair.
Capt Ben Scovell, one of six remaining Princess Pats soldiers and nephew of Sir Henry Irving, tours Canada and Britain by lecture, recalling early Hagerstown appearances with Maude Adams and Creston Clarke. He plans dramatic readings and revisits Camp McClelland links while war service is noted. Separately Joseph Scott of Pontypool owes 140 dollars rent and must pay over 21 years.
Washington January 17 A conference of attending physicians backed a resolution endorsing pending birth control bills. Hearings scheduled on Capitol Hill will consider bills by Rep Pierce Oregon and Sen Hastings Delaware to permit physicians to disseminate contraceptive information. Prof James H Bossard of the University of Pennsylvania urged revisiting sterilization of the unfit given rising relief and welfare costs noting statutes exist in 26 states but see little use due to limited public interest.
Market page shows May wheat quotes with open high low bids at 94.90, 044, 0. Sept wheat at 89% 19% 89%. May corn 52% 59% 52% 53. oats May 38.5% 38% and rye May 2% 3% 25% 63% with July at 8 44 6 44%. Also an ad for foot care treatment at 212 McCrory Building.
The President will urge Congress to approve 1.166 billion dollars in emergency funding to extend the Civil Works Administration and relief agencies through spring. Harry Hopkins and administration leaders expect smooth progress as the budget moves forward. The plan includes reducing federal hours where wage scales exceed local levels to align weekly totals with local standards.
Walter E. Quenstedt thrice elected mayor of Annapolis joins Harry W. Nice and former Representative John Philip Hill as Republican governor candidates. He plans to file with the secretary of state and announce his policy platform after frost ends. A second item lists a Smithsburg rummage sale at 45 W Franklin St in Hagerstown on Friday and Saturday hosted by Smithsburg Lutheran S. 8. Class.
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