Woman pleads self defense in slaying in Detroit
Julia M. Barker, once wealthy Detroit real estate dealer, faces first degree murder charges after the slaying of her friend Edith Mae Cummings. Barker claimed self defense as deputies note she was restrained and a gunshot wound caused Cummings death from shock and hemorrhage. Witnesses described a crowd of about a thousand as Barker was led to a Belleville ravine where the body lay.
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Detroit
Jay. Jay
Julia M. Barker
Edith Mae Cummings
William E. Dowling
Paul A. Klebba
Cummings
Produce Strike Threatens Pittsburgh Markets
Pittsburgh faces a looming produce strike as 500 unionized workers walk out over contract violations across yards. Dealers deny claims and vow to keep markets open if possible with police presence. Retailers warn a shortage may occur within two to three days across the three-state area from West Virginia to Pennsylvania.
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Pittsburgh
Produce Workers Union
A. F. of L
T the Yards
A. €. O'Donnell
Fro- Juce Dealers Trade Relations Committee
O'Connell
Franklin T. McQuaide
Charleston
W. Va
Erie
Altoona
Canton
Spring Signs Franklin Observed In January Scene
Pa January report notes unusual springlike signs in Franklin. RH Morrison saw a fat fishing worm crawling on snow near his home while another resident described a group of furry caterpillars out for an airing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
RH. P. Morrison
Master thief sought in tall robbery near Union Grove
Sheriff deputies hunt a so called master thief missing from Hans Jorgensen farm, Racine. The crime includes two 40 foot windmill towers, 200 feet of pipe and 400 feet of pipe fittings. Dr C A Brown advertises optometrist services in Public Square with phone 1388 J.
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Racine
Wis
Sherif
Hans Jorgensen
Union Groves
Les Dr. C. A Brown
J. Adv
Lifelong 110-Year-Old Frightens San Francisco Crowd
Jan 17 story from San Francisco reports John Harrison claiming birth in 1828 awake in his apartment as an ambulance crew arrived. A passerby, seeing him through a window, assumed he was dead. Harrison insists life begins at 110.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
John Harrison
Harrison
Asthmatic Burglar Helps Blinded Vigilante Apprehend Intruder
In Dallas on January 27 a burglar with asthma was confronted when a blind man named John Arian warned and stopped the intruder until police arrived. The incident highlights quick reaction and the unlikely role of a visually impaired resident in thwarting a break in.
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Dallas
John Arian
Local obituaries report multiple deaths in Hagerstown area
The notices list Alberta Virginia Rogers age 68 of 42 South Candon Avenue dying after a month illness. James B. Fox of Mt. Zion aged about 61 with survivors in several towns. Edgar L. Adams of Hagerstown age 56 with two daughters and a brother. Nancy M. Beachley of 308 Reynolds Avenue aged about 68 with husband and six grandchildren. Emma Florence Brenner of Smithsburg age 45 with children and siblings. Kate Rohrer of Smithsburg aged 89 with church ties. Edward Franklin Piessinger infant son of Elijah and Mrs Piessinger of Hancock died of pneumonia at seven months. Funeral arrangements listed for Coffman and other local funeral homes with church services and interments at Rest Haven, Smithsburg, or Riverview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Virginia Rogers
Andrew J. Rogers
South Candon Avenue
Mt. Jackson
First Christian Church
Jon E J. Leitersby
Andrew L
Bruce Day
Cotton Fu Brothers
John D. Emischler
Idington
Ohio
Alaska
A. Kk. Coffman
Rev. W. M. Norment
Rest Haven
James B. Fox
Mt. Zion
Frederick City Hospital
Saral Fox
Be Schaff
Cascade
Hrnia Straub
Hagerstown
Effie Starner
Frederick
C. C. Fox
Goldsboro
W. C. Fox
Creager
Edgar L. Adams
Washington County Hospital
Beaver Creek
Tacut and
Savilla J. Rohrer Adams
Natherine
Helen
David M. Walker
Philadelphia
Singley KR. Adams
A. K. Coffman
South Mulberry Street
Willian Norment
Frank G. Colewan
Vccultiery
Nancy M. Beachley
Reynolds Avenue
PL Berry
Emma Florence Brenner
Smithsburg
Lursu O'Clack
Para
Triniy Lutheran Church of
Smiilsburg
Jacob
Clyde
Hegerstown
John
Charles A. Lantz
Maude
Nellie
Nettie
West
Minnie Lewis
Smithsby
Jacob Gray
Lantz, Md
C. M. Haddle
Smithsburg Cemetery
Kate Rohrer
Sisburg
Trinity Lutheran Church
C. M. Huddle
Edward Franklin Piessinger
Elijah D. Piessinger
Hantock
J. A. Trestle
Riverview Cemetery
Clearspring
In Memoriam George M. H. Crilly
In loving remembrance of my dear brother George M and H Crilly who died January 10 1937 Gone but not forgotten and remembered with affection.
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George MH. Crilly
Collapse of filibuster looms in Senate vote clash
Washington reports predict an imminent end to the anti lynching filibuster as Senator Connally and Bailey warn debate will continue until other legislation pushes proponents to shelve the measure. Some administration lawmakers urge night sessions while leaders hedge on timing and side choices.
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Washington
Senate
Connally
D-Tex
Bailey
D-N.c
Cfurevasi
Mat Sidh
Harkley
Kentucky
Barkley
House
Edith Howell tied to victim in his home murder case
Police reported Edgar Woodring was found dead with a revolver 2.5 feet away. Edith Howell told investigators she had maintained a on again off again relationship with Woodring and that an argument led to him drawing the revolver. She said he struck her in the eye during the struggle.
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Woodring
Waynesboro
Peice
Hagerstown
Howell
Howall
Sneal
Returns To Finish Sentence In Prison
James Sadler began today to finish out the three year larceny sentence from which he escaped Jan 3 1935 He walked up to the prison gate and asked to see the warden and to surrender He told the warden he wanted to serve out the sentence Sadler said he had been living in New Jersey and had traveled to Kansas in his three years of freedom Harold E Donnell State Superintendent of Prisons said consideration is given escaped prisoners who see the folly of their way and return
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
James Sadler
Maryland State
Patrick Brady
Sadler
New Jersey
Kansas
Harold E. Donnell
Giant store manager discharged from hospital
Joseph Danowitz, manager of the Giant store, who was injured in an automobile accident on the Green Castle Pike about two weeks ago, was discharged from the Washington County Hospital yesterday.
Gambrill Couple Celebrate Sixty Years Of Marriage
Havre de Grace Maryland celebrates the sixtieth wedding anniversary of Robert G. Gambrill retired textile manufacturer and his wife the former Mary Conner of Washington. The couple observed the milestone Sunday with family and friends marking six decades of married life.
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Havre de Grace
Robert G. Gambrill
Mary
Blum Weighs New National Regime After Setback
Paris January 17. Albert Lebrun urged Camille Chautemps to end the cabinet crisis as Leon Blum abandoned plans for a national union. Chautemps, a radical Socialist, sought to form a ministry after Blum’s failure, while Soveromel and other deputies debated centrist support. Lebrun then tasked Chautemps to sound out options to liquidate the crisis. The Bank of France allowed foreign exchange dealings to resume with limits, noting francs traded around 30.30 to the dollar from 29.93 previously.
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Paris
Albert Lebrun
Camille Chautemps
France
Leon
Blum
National Union
Soveromel
Chautemps
Bhini
George Bonnet
Peoples Front
Heavy Losses Incurred By Communists In North China War
Report describes heavy losses attributed to Communist forces while detailing naval presence of the Marblehead at Chefoo and protection for American civilians. It notes Chinese Peace Preservation corps unrest, Japanese advances near Taiyuan, and 100000 Chu Teh irregulars harassing in North China as foreign traders await Japan’s customs plan and resumption of Shanghai commerce.
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Gair Goldoue
Tokyo
Berlin
United States
Marblehead
North China
Chefoo
Shantung Province
Chinese Peace Preservation Corps
3Th
O¢ Wilea
Taiyuan
Shuansi
Connupaigt
China
Chu Teh
Napoleon
Shanghai
Cials
Customs Administration
Utility Offer Frowned Upon in Congress
Washington lawmakers react to Wendell Willkie's public power plan as a last resort to have the government buy the Commonwealth and Southern Corporation owned utilities in the Tennessee Valley. Rep Rankin of Mississippi signals cautious openness if prices avoid inflated values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pia
Tennessee Valley
Congress
Wendell T. Willkie
Commonwealth and Southern Corporation
Wis
Rep
Rankin
Wiss.i
Prison Guard Foils Plot at State Penitentiary
Five long term inmates attempted a breakout at Trow the Ili State Penitentiary by overpowering keeper Edward Monahan. Two convicts were wounded as Donald Ortns led the assault. four climbed the wall but all were captured within minutes. Supervisor Joseph KE Ragen said 27 prisoners were at work in laundry during the escape bid.
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Priaun Guard
Ilinois State Penitentiary
Joseph KE
Ragen
Donald Ortns
J Tower
Thomas Shaw
Shaw
Harry Gerken
Peter ‘Ristich
William Yoho
Edward Rabalais
Edward Monahan
Monahan
Profits in sight for cooperative in Beltsville
In Beltsville Maryland on January 17 CP a gum drop cooperative is profiting. A grade school with government built housing saw 92 pupils buy 10 cent shares to run a student co op choosing candy gum cookies and pencils. Manager James J Cameron 14 says ten day receipts surpassed the initial stock and created a reserve for profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenbelt. Md
James J. Cameron
Government should buy TVA lines to avoid private duplication
A government official urged purchase of Tennessee Valley Authority transmission lines to prevent duplication of private company equipment. He noted that negotiations have stalled as the government faces price demands from private sellers, complicating use of public facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee Valley Authority
Put Added
Nilitiea
Ne Det
Hagers Coat of Arms Unveiled in Baltimore Visit
A framed hand colored reproduction of Hagers coat of arms from Holland arrived at the Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce as a memorial to the city founding. The painting, created by Marten Danstra in Groenekan, shows a blue shield with griffins and a crown. It links Dutch heritage with Hagerstown’s 1750th anniversary.
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Beemsverdyk
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce
Groenekan
The
Chamber of Commerce of
Maryland
Hagera
Dick Hagers
Seullemen
Yopra
Marten Danistra
Chamber of Commerce
S. Wray Lemon
Dick Hagersa
Balimbingan
Sumatra
Netherlands
India
Lim
Hagers
Tiitch Masters
Hig
Vr. Hagers
Lemon
Chatibe
Reed nomination moves toward confirmation amid committee action
The Judiciary Committee discussed Reed's nomination in a brief session before a two week recess. Chairman Ashurst said the matter would be referred to a subcommittee led by Senator TLogzal for hearings with public participation allowed. The retirement of the 75 year old Sutherland takes effect at midnight.
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Sutherland
Reed
Judiciary Committee
Ashurst
D-Ariz
Tlogzal
D-Ky
Ghosts in the Graveyard Visit Sparks Rescue
Mia Lanierski and her two daughters Ruth and Darlene lured to a cemetery gate after visiting a relative's grave found the entrance locked at dusk. They shouted for help until a passing motorist alerted a cemetery helper and firefighters arrived. The Williamsport volunteer fire company will meet at 7 30 this evening in the council room due to repairs.
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Chicago
Mia
Johannah Lanierski
Ruth
Darlene
Daak
Wie Volunnteer Fire Company
Williamsport
Counail
Tooms
Harold W Schell assume division manager post at Consolidated and Electric
Harold W Schell, promoted from Haverhill Gas Light Co to division manager of the Hagerstown and Stroudsburg districts of Consolidated and Electric Co under Stone and Webster, arrives to start duties. Engineer by training, he has long service with Stone and Webster interests since 1919. He will base headquarters in Hagerstown and relocate his family next month, succeeding retirement of William A Tobias.
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Harold W. Schell
Haverhill Gas Light Co
Hagerstown
Stroudsburg
Consolidated and Electric Company
Stone and Webster
Schell
Haverhill
U. S. Air Force
Hav Hill
Haverhilllous Club
Rotary Chay
Chamber of Commerce
William A. Tobias
O Conor Promises to Seek Best Intellects Advice
Maryland Attorney General and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Herbert K. O Conor pledged to seek advice from the "best intellects" if elected and to follow their suggestions. He made the promise in a letter to Lawrence B. Fenneman, president of the Maryland Young Democrats, regarding a state efficiency and economy commission similar to Baltimore’s.
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Baltimore
Man
Herbert K. O'Conor
Maryland
Lawrence B. Fenneman
Maryland Young Democrats
Fenneman
Seals Sale Up In Maryland Christmas Campaign
In Washington county the Christmas seal sale shows higher totals this year reaching 1971.35 dollars compared with 1674.05 in 1937. William B. Matthews, Maryland Tuberculosis Association executive director, notes Montgomery leads in total returns with Baltimore and Anne Arundel next. In Cumberland the Labor's Non Partisan League backs candidates for March municipal elections and the Transport Workers Union pledges 50 to 75 cars to ferry voters. window cards are authorized for business.
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Washington County
William B. Matthews
Maryland Tuberculosis Association
Montgomery County
Baltimore
Anne Arundel
Cumberland
Labor
League
Transport Workers Union
Wone
Justice Clingan in coma at Washington County Hospital
Justice of the Peace JL Robert S. Clingan, 71, of Boonsboro is seriously ill and in a coma at Washington County Hospital. Authorities report no change in condition today.
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Justice Clingan
Robert S. Clingan
Boonsboro
Washington County Hospital
Chicago Grain Market Quotations By Stein Mrow and Boyce
Grain price quotes and market notes from the Stein Mrow and Boyce firm based in the McConae Armstrong Building in Hagerstown Maryland, including contact details for brokers.
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Stein Bros. & Boyce, McComas-Armstrong Bldg
Hagerstown, Md
Stein Mrow. & Boyce, McConae-Armstrong Bldg
Jury Probing Vice Charges Shocks City Officials
The grand jury will probe general vice conditions illegal gambling and disorderly houses along with city contracts purchases and equipment. It may consider refunding the city's 28 006 000 bonded debt and calling a special election after last fall's bus franchise vote. Bryan Hanks of Florida Power and Light claimed a city representative solicited a bribe in a rate case. Mayor Williams announced a congressional bid while disputing Hanks charges as coercive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worley
Bryan €. Hanks
Florida Power and Light Company
Hanks
Robert BR. Williams
Congress
City Commission
Second Semester Starts Thursday at Hagerstown High
The second semester of evening classes for adults at Hagerstown High School begins Thursday evening January 20 at 7:15. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays for 12 weeks with registration January 15 from 7:15 to 9 PM at Hagerstown Senior High School. Tuition is 2.50 with 1.00 refunded for perfect attendance. New course on air conditioning theory covers heat load calculations for heating, ventilating, humidifying, and refrigeration. Other offerings include print reading architectural drawing mechanical drawing electric work advertising art auto mechanics machine shop practice sheet metal layouts industrial mathematics and air-conditioning theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown High School
Hagerstown Senior High School
Youth Shot Dead In Roadside Fight Near Galena
Madison Watts, 19, of near Galena was killed after a roadside confrontation with Deputy Oliver Walker who was wounded. Sheriff Clyde Higgs said Watts fired on the officer as the deputy exited a car, and Walker shot back. Walter Lehman, 17, also of Galena, aided in the alleged robbery of a Delaware grocery of 47 dollars hours earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MY. Vernon
Hidison Watts
Galena
Sheeif Oliver Walker
Walla
Clyde Higgs
Walker
Biggs
Walter Lehman
Delaware, O
Tehman
Sherif Biggs
Hopeful of renewal piltsburgh steel contracts
Philip Murray chairman of the GC 1 OU Steel Workers Organizing Committee told about 600 steel workers in suburban Homestead he was hopeful labor contracts in the steel industry could be renewed. He said I am quite sure and at least I am hopeful that we may be able to renew contracts with these steel companies.
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Piltsbrurgh
Philip Murray
OU Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Homestead
SWOC
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Mar Radio
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Union Pacific
Westhouse Elec
Western Union
Het
Chicago Grain Market
Hall, Bridge & 990
Adm
Shipley
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Jack Irby
Washington St
MT. Vernon Cab
Wm. K. Motler
SAUM
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