Wisconsin brothers kill family then man dies by own hand
In Durand Wisconsin a long quarrel over a barn fire ended with six people slain last night and two wounded. Lawrence Leslay shot his wife and children, then killed his brother Marvin and nephews. He wounded more before turning the revolver on himself, leaving three survivors including a neighbor’s son. Sheriff Victor Seline said the killings followed accusations of arson and a renewed dispute during farm chores.
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Durand
Wis
Sherif Victor Seline
Pepin County
Lawrence Leslay
Vilsie
Beulah
Phillis. S
Virgil
Leslay
Marvin
Roger
Lawrence
Seline
Father Son Go to Chair and Mystery of Mats
In a death house setting a son and father face execution while a priest's final prayer echoes. The father consoles his son and utters a final Hail Mary before the chair. In Salisbury a county mat misplacement case ends with Calvin Hearn sentenced to 12 months on vagrancy charges.
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Thony
Ater
Hail Marrs
Holy Mary
Salisbury
Janu
Wicomico County
Lee Baker
Court Clinse
Charles H. Truite
Calvin Hearn
W. R. Conwar
Hearn
County Spud Growers Win County Spud Show Prizes
Washington county potato growers dominated the state show in Baltimore with multiple firsts and high placements. Notable winners include Roger Buriner from Keedysville and Howard Buriner in several divisions, plus Edwin Burtner and Clark Crawford among others. The event featured late varieties, 4 H Club and FFA categories, and commercial sections, followed by a square dance at Red Men’s Hall in Funkstown.
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Washington counTy
Staite Agricularization
Baltimore
Irish Cobbier
Air T
Robert Buriner
Howard Buriner
Orth
Edgemont Russe
C. W. Baker
Edgemont
Dakota Red
Howay Burtner
Edwin Burtner
Reedes
Roger Buriner
Keedrsville
Ih Buriner
Boonsboro
Clark
Craword
Keedreville
Hose Company Elects Longtime Leader to Nineteenth Term
C Edward Heard, famed city court magistrate, re elected last night as president of First Hose Company for his nineteenth term. He joined the company in 1874 after foreman service from 1893 to 1919 and was fre elected in 1919. Also chosen were vice presidents Charles L Mobley and John Burger, treasurer W Edward Heimel, secretary Rosa F Kouitz, and members of standing committee including Edward Oswald Sr and others.
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C. Edward Heard
Heard
Charles L. Mobley
John Burger
W. Edward Heimel
Rosa F. Kouitz
Edward Oswald
County Home Report Details 1937 Finances and Inmate Population
The county home report shows 214800 in sales of excess products 9207 in inmate payments and 695 in other receipts. Expenditures include 4852.69 for salaries 5439.50 for supplies 1626.13 for implements and repairs and 5402.85 for food. Average daily inmates exceeded 100, with 96 on January 1 1938. The meals served transients numbered in the hundreds. Board members are George H. Thomas president Harry A. Staffer secretary and Fred M. White treasurer.
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the Home
George H. Thomas
Harry A. Staffer
Fred M. White
Smithsburg Fire Co Elects Officers After Meeting
The Smithsburg Fire Company held its annual election with fifty in attendance. Elected were President Samuel Welty, Vice President George Bushey, Secretary Earl Bowman, Treasurer B P Kretsinger, Chief Charley Harbaugh Jr, Assistant Chief Stanley Smith, Chief Pipeman Charless Harbaugh Jr, Assistant Chief Pipeman Joe Kline and Grover Gaver, Pipemen Clifford Kendle Raymond Soi Guy Smith Paul Gilroy Keiffer Frey Yeary Lower Reno Warps, and standing committee Recree Basher Caeter G Gaver W Shauk J Cline.
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Smithsburg Fire Company
Samuel Welty
George Bushey
Earl Bowman
B. P. Kretsinger
Charley Harbaugh, Jr
Stanley Smith
Charles Harbaugh, Jr
Joe Kline
Grover Gaver
Cifford Kendle
Raymond Soi
Guy Smith
Paul Gilroy
Keiffer Frey
Yeary Lower
Reno Warps
Recree Basher
Caeter
G. Gaver
W. Shauk
J. Cline
Women Wish Twin Calves For Birthday Cow
Mrs W E Brows of Council Bluffs, Iowa, cut into her birthday cake on January 18 and wished that her cow would have twin calves. Her wish came true the same day.
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Council Bluffs, Ta
W. E. Brows
Deaths and obituaries in Boonsboro and Hancock areas
Death notices for Robert S. Clingan a longtime Norfolk and Western conductor and Boonsboro justice of the peace died at Washington County Hospital age unspecified survived by wife Emma and many children in Hagerstown and Boonsboro body moved to Suter funeral home additional notices include Savannah Catherine Cain and Kate Martie with survivors and funeral plans plus a card of thanks from Roy C Wetzel family for support during illness and death.
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Robert S. Clingan
Boonshoro
Washington County Hospital
Clingan
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Jie
UB. Clairek
Emma
M May Cameron
Rounsheare
Mildred Ridenour
Lena
Savannah Catherine Cain
Elise
St. Petes Catholic
Aacook
Albert
Parklirgids
Adehildren
Pine Great
Snyder-Bowshend
Hancock
Parkhead
Hancock E. P. Ryan
Catholic Meniere Et
Kate Martie
Theofore Tiartle
Hier Daughteririan
Wahler Lartle
Lyons
Leleburg
Phillip Warfield
Harte
Roy C. Wetzel
Ady
Decisive Battle Imminent Amid Chinese Japanese Clash
Chinese forces mass on the south bank of the Chientang river opposite Hank chow while Japanese reinforcements arrive in the city. Yunnan troops mobilize toward Nanchang to defend the Yangtze region, with airpower and defenses around Poyang Lake and Jiu Nanchang.
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Page Onenese
Chientang River
Hankchow
Lingo
Yunnan
China
Jiu Nanchang
Wilsek
Mankow
Yungtze River
Poyang Lake
Nanchang
Yangtze River
Senate probe opposed as budget cuts loom
Senate supporters of the National Labor Relations Board faced moves to curb its funds and probe its actions. The appropriations committee cut the 1939 allotment to 7,955,000 from 335,000 above the board’s request, while the judiciary committee set up a subcommittee to consider Senator Burke’s inquiry proposal. Senator Thomas called the inquiry out of order and the fund cut penny wise and pound foolish, with several senators backing him. Neely O. W. Vas named chairman of the judiciary subcommittee study.
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Washington
Senate
National Labor Relations Board
Senate Appropriations Committee
Budget Bureau
Senate Judiciary Committee
Burke
D. Neb
Arman Thomas
Utah
Senate Labor Engiuistee
Penny Wise
Pound
Judiciary
Neely
W Vas
Death by own action in Waynesboro case
Edith Howell and George Luther Woodring involved in a death ruled as death by own action in Waynesboro. Woodring, 27, was found with a bullet wound to the heart at his cousin G. B. Woodring’s home Sunday night. Authorities say Howell was with him earlier and fled after threats with a revolver.
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Edith Howell
Prospect Street
S. Be, Basore
George Luther Woodring
Waynesboro
Woodring
G. B. Woodring
Howell
Woodng House
Robert Socks
Tocal i
Warnesbury
Owomey
Hagerstown
Sucks
Leister Isategle
Earle Confers On Monopoly Charge
Gov Earle of Pennsylvania discusses monopoly charges before the Interstate Commerce Commission. He claims anthracite and various industries face a shrinking market as railroads seek higher freight rates, and he warns against further price increases.
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Earle
Pennsris
White House
Lnter- State Commerce Commission
Roosevelt to press business talks at White House
President Roosevelt plans another White House meeting with eight auto manufacturing and finance executives led by Walter Chrysler and Edsel Ford to discuss credit terms and sales pressure. A Commerce Department official predicted a temporary slump, with 1938 likely to see renewed activity. The National Association of Manufacturers pledged support, naming a national policy committee headed by Charles Hook and signaling broad industry backing.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Alfred Fp.sloan
General Motors Corporation
Uurcheger
Commerce Department
N. H. Engle
Mr. Roosevelt
Walter P. Crysler
Chrysler Corporation
Edsel Ford
Ford Motor Company
William S. Knudsen
Alvin Macauley
Ernest Kanzler
Universal Credit Company
Department of Justice
Chrysler
Ford
General Motors
Milwaukee
Ferdinand Geiger
National Association of Manufacturers
William B. Warner
Waner
Charles #. Hook
American Rolling Mills Company
Middletown
Ohio
W. Il. Batt
K. F. Industries
Philadelphia
R. H H. Cabell
Armour and Co
Chicago
Lammot duPont
BEL duPont de Nemourg and Co. Loc
Wilmington
Del
Cornelius F. Kelley
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
New York
F. W. Lovejoy
Eastman Kodak Co
Rochester
N. Y
E.W. Nick
Northern Equipment Co
Erie
H. W. Prentis, Jr
Armstrong Cork Co
Lancaster
W. 8. S. Rodgers
The
Texas Company
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
John J. Watson
International Agricutural Corporation
War referendum revival eyed by four senators
Washington Jan 18 four senators led by Nye moved to revive a war referendum proposal. They would push a single constitutional amendment to allow a popular vote on declaring war this session. The plan differs from Rep Ludlow’s House measure which requires invasion for a referendum. Capper La Follette and Clark join Nye in the bid for a Senate vote.
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Washington
Uke House
Roosevelt
Nye
BR. N. DB
Senate
House
Ludlow
Ind
Western Hemisphere
United States
North
South America
Capper
la Follette
Wis
Clark
D. Mo
No Paper No Eat In Portland Dog Refuses Food
The Dixie's daily ritual of dashing for the morning paper stops as printers strike halts Portland newspapers. Dixie the Boston terrier belonging to radio station manager W Cary Jennings sulks in a corner and refuses to eat because no paper will be delivered.
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Portland
Ore
Dixie
Cary Jennings
Jennings
Gunman Robs, Threatens in Timid Washington Incident
An unidentified gunman robbed two men in Washington Indiana last night, forcing William Byatt Beek to surrender pocketbooks. Both purses were empty, and the assailant then threatened to kill Louis H. Keith, leaving the area after issuing the warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
Tive Mines
William Byatt Beek
Louis H. Keith
Hor Reat Wim
Seeing Double Prank Shocks Chicago Rail Ride
In Chicago on January 13 Prank Prossered a man when his will slipped from his hip. He boarded a street car and spotted a second man who looked like his target. A mistaken grab led to both men being pressed to meet their doubles. Police matched the mistaken pickpocket with the imposter and the affair ended without further incident.
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Chicago
Widow Grief Stricken After Husband's Kidnapping Slaying
Chicago January 18 Mrs Charles S Ross, grief stricken and in poor health, kept to her apartment and refused comment on news the kidnaping and murder of her elderly husband has been solved. It is 124 days since his disappearance and she has issued only one public statement since September 25 an appeal to the kidnappers to release him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles S. Ross
Rosa
Fireball Shot Scorches Matches in Hockey Play
In New Haven on January 18 Red Young fired a shot that hit the net and set fire to a box of matches in Goalie Red Ware’s hip pocket. Ward quickly extinguished the flames with his gloves, with damage judged slight but painful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Red Young
Red Ware
Ward
Unusual Skunk at Dinner Delays Operation Story
A curious scene in Cumberland Maryland reports 18 year old Tan and Mrs Frank Kimes bringing a skunk to a veterinarians dinner claiming an odorless needed operation. Doctors balked but the operation was postponed. Separately Allegany county welfare board asked county commissioners to phase in aid for worthy unemployed and needy. The welfare panel backed the proposal yesterday and sought official sanction today.
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Vey
Cumberland
Allegany County Welfare Board
County Commissioners
Emergency Relief Committee
Firemen Meet Two New Members at Williamsport Meeting
Two new members were elected and one application received by the Volunteer Fire Company at last night’s Williamsport meeting. The company expressed thanks for donations for Christmas baskets and noted those who helped distribute them. See Dr. C. A Brown for eye care at 3 Public Square.
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Williamsport
Yompany
Christias
Navy Sends 18 Planes on Greatest Hop to Hawaii
The US Navy conducts a long distance aircraft transfer from Point Loma to Diamond Head near Honolulu. Two 12 plane hops precede a 14 bomber leg, with Langley providing emergency service midway. Lieut Commanders S H Warner and W C Tomlinson lead the mission. Pilot Lieut Tom Hamilton, a former Naval Academy coach, flies one plane.
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Hawaii
Coco Solo
C. Z
S. H. Warner
W. C. Tomlinson
Point Loma
Diamond Head
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Langley
Reid
Litchfield
Tom Hamilton
Naval Academy
Navy
Sit
Fieut
Kneiffler McGinnis
San Francisco Bay
Europe
Asia
Cosens Held In Accident After Collins Diees
Cosens remained at the scene for seven to eight minutes then left with D Herman Baruer due to cold weather. Collins was removed to hospital, later dying from head injuries. Eyewitnesses testified Cosens may have driven. Cosens denied intoxication and claimed he was afraid. Barner said Cosens admitted driving. Cosens, a former city patrolman, was released after inquest.
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Cosens
D. Herman Baruer
Collins
Henson
Cosels
Charles Suilling
Arbatis Shipley
Chewsville
Colling
Barner
Callina
Washington County Hospital
Youth Admits To Slaying In Trailer Dispute
A youth told police he acted after a heated argument aboard a trailer with a showman over a training bird. He said the showman struck him with an axe and he then seized the weapon, leading to the fatal outcome. Police held a white crested bird as evidence.
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Tol| Qor Good
IKEs To Hold Big Dinner In Sharpsburg
The Hagerstown Chapter of the Izaak Walton League plans a large dinner next Thursday night January 27 at the Sharpsburg community hall. The annual event draws the county’s largest sportsmen gathering, as president Edward M. Tenney notes Sharpstown ladies are organizing preparations.
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Hagerstown
Izaak Walton
TB Contagion Probed Among State Commission Employees
Baltimore, Jan 18. A medical board was named to investigate tuberculosis contagion among 59 employees of the State Industrial Accident Commission after testimony that three workers had died of tuberculosis since 1920 and a fourth was believed ill. Miss Sabra Ridgely, claiming half pay on duty-related illness prompted the inquiry.
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Baltimore
State
Industrial Accident Commission
Harry C. Jones
Accident Commission
Sabra
Ridgely
City Market Prices Incomplete List Of Goods
A fragmented OCR price list shows various market items with ranges such as chickens dressed and live, sausages and hams, eggs and butter, vegetables like potatoes onions cabbage and turnips, and fruits including apples, with price ranges and quantities. Some entries are partial or unclear.
Chicago Grain Market Quotations by Stein Bros and Co
Grain price updates from the Stein Bros and Boyce trading house based in the McComas Armstron g Building in Harperstown Maryland. The report provides current quotations and market notes for local buyers and traders.
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Stein Bros. & Boyce, McComas-Armatrong Lidg
Hagerstown, Md
Stein Broa
Boyce
McComas-Armstrong Bldg
Haperstown, Md
Phong
Anders admits slaying accomplice in Lindbergh trap
In a detailed confession, Anders admits to killing his accomplice and to participating in about 20 bank robberies. Hoover described aliases Albert March, Marshall Eaton, and Ray Crantz, with federal agents tracking him across Miami and New Orleans and a nationwide trap using 5250 serially numbered bills. The case links to the Lindbergh abduction setup, while noting Anders’s early life, height, and abrupt extradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
New Orleans
Feedral
Hoover
Mesg
Santa Anita
Anders
Albert March
Marshall Eaton
Ray Crantz
Spokane
Charles Brewster Ross
Rosa
Ilinois Prairie
Florence Freibage
Dean Noe to Attend Meet
The Very Rev Israel Harding Noe of Mt Mary’s Cathedral plans to attend the Diocesan Convention in Knoxville Tennessee after a 16 day fast. He travels by train and, at 46, says he is entering a higher spiritual life taking nourishment from the Father’s life within. He eats no solid food, drinks port wine and communion water, and previously lived largely on oranges and raw cashews. The report notes several oddities including ice cubes to relieve mouth dryness and a moistened handkerchief on the lips during services.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mt. Mary's
Knoxville
Tennessee
Israel Harding Noe
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Lemon
Dixie Ram
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Baltimore St
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Dr. C. A Brown
Public Square
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Us.navy
Honey’s Tavern
Tommy Stenger
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IKES
Sharpsburg
Amer
Sey
Atchison
Penne
St. Olof M. JL
United Aircraft
Union Pacific
West’house Elec
Union
West, Md
Loews
Renee AI
Texas Corp
Warner Brow
Chicago Grain Market
Dean Noe
Europa
Whitmore
Studebaker
Sewtle
Fleigh Motor CO
Oak Hill Avenue
Robert L. Wagaman
McComas-Armstrong, Inc
W. Washington St
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