Finances of State Roads on Increase
The State Roads commission reports a cash balance near 1.145 million dollars, with accounts payable around 69 thousand. Chairman Nathan L. Smith, at his first Baltimore meeting, discussed the balance amid a perceived prior deficit and looming winter layoffs, while Byron explained project-driven deficits and ongoing gas tax and registration receipts.
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State Roads Commission
William D. Byron
Nathan L. Smith
Baltimore
Smith
Mr. Byron
Byron
Robert Juncy
Lacey
Nice
Old Age Pension Bill Introduced in Maryland Senate
ANNAPOLIS, Jan. 23. An administration old age pension bill appeared in the State Senate. The measure provides that Baltimore City and counties pay one third of pensions and all administration expenses, with the state reimbursing two thirds. It would create a department of old age pensions and relief headed by a five member board named by the governor.
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Annapolis
Nice
State Senate
Baltimore
Maryland
Fireman Burns Crochets Bedspread in Laughter of Firehouse
In Quincy on January 23, a report notes Fireman Matthew Burns spent 14 months away from chief duties to crochet. He made a bed spread while the fire ladder team teased, joking that the fund was $60, prompting a change in their routine.
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Quincy
Mass
Matthew Burns
Deadly Midwest Cold Spell Expands Across Regions
The Associated Press reports a new cold wave sweeping from the north into the Midwest and Rocky Mountain areas, with Hibbing Minnesota recording 42 below zero. Three deaths tied to Montana’s latest storm, Mississippi floods forcing relocations along the Coldwater River, and heavy damages across western Washington to crops and transportation. Snow and frigid temps hit the Southeast, including Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana, while Pennsylvania endures a major snowstorm with six deaths and numerous accidents. Rail and highway crews work to keep traffic moving as Philadelphia deploys snow plows for the first time this winter.
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Associated Press
Mid
Parta
Rocky Mountain
Hibbing
Minn
Montana
Take
Tunica
Quitman
Mississippi
Mississippi National Guards
Mien
Washington
Florida
Louisiana
Alabama
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Berks
Franklin Lebanon
Lancaster
Legislature Moves to Limit Public Works to Maryland Citizens
Maryland Senator Kimble introduced a bill to require public works employment to be filled by Maryland citizens whenever available. Violations would be a misdemeanor with fines from 30 to 500 dollars or 30 to 90 days in jail, or both.
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Annapolis
Kimble
Rep
Allegany
Maryland
Birthday Ball Broadcast Promises Music and Updates
Former State Senator William D Byron and Dr Crown O Diehl will host a local broadcast about the Presidents Birthday ball from 9 30 to 10 tomorrow night The program features The Chatterbox orchestra General Chairman Edwin J Mason reports strong ticket sales and party prospects There will be another broadcast next Thursday night between 10 30 and with entertaining features and talks
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William D. Byron
Crown O. Diehl
Edwin J. Mason
Labor Savings Gadgets Prove Downfall for Husband
In Chicago Jan 23 the court heard Esthe r Gottchalk claim husband’s so called labor saving devices increased her work. Her attorney described her as a practical old fashioned housekeeper and said the gadgets were useless. Judge Finnegan granted $50 monthly temporary alimony and allowed removal of the devices.
Bandits Loot Fall River Mail Truck in Major Hold Up
Four bandits halted a Fall River mail truck on French Hill then forced it to Odd Street and escaped with a registered mail shipment totaling about 129000 in banknotes and silver. A fifth suspect is believed involved. Boston postal inspectors opened an inquiry into the heist.
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Fall River
Mass
Boston
French Hill
Herbert B. Reid
Odd Street
Three escape from Ellicott City jail in daring breakout
Police hunt for two prisoners who broke from the Ellicott City jail by tearing blankets into strips and lowering themselves 42 feet from a cupola. Clarence Sherman surrendered after telephoning the warden. Thomas Welch and John M Mahoney remain at large as officers broadcast descriptions across the state and Baltimore.
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Ellicott City
Clarence Sherman
Baltimore
Edward W. Day
Thomas Welch
John M. Mahoney
Welch
Sherman
Savage
Mahoney
Snowstorm Buries Maryland State With Heavy Snow
Ten inches of snow blanketed most of Washington county with eight inches fell yesterday and two inches remained from Sunday. A second storm was forecast to add more inches while rain and sleet turned to snow in Annapolis. Widespread wire fault and power disruptions reported across Anne Arundel St Marys and Calvert Counties. State roads kept open though secondary routes blocked by drifts. snowplows and Blue Ridge Transportation Company noted strong progress by noon today.
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Washington
Annapolis
Upper Marlboro
Anne Arundel
St. Mary's
Calvert
Maryland
Blue Ridge Transportation Company
Miss Shoe maker seeks tighter firearm rules in Maryland
ANNAPOLIS Jan. 23 A gun misfire frightened Ruth Shoe maker a Montgomery county delegate while walking in Orchard Street. She urged the House of Delegates to tighten firearm regulations at all times to prevent similar incidents.
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Annapolis
Ruth E. Shoemaker
Montgomery County
Shoemaker
House of Delegates
Mayor under the weather as wife calls shots at city hall
Watertown mayor Charles Lutovsky fell ill with influenza yet planned to attend city business. His wife ordered him back to bed and told aides he could go out only when she says so, effectively ruling his official schedule.
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Watertown
Wis
Charles Lutovsky
Stray Dog Gave Him His Start
AUDUBON I a Jan 23 An. 23 (FP) Albert Petty, a farmer near Audubon, credits a stray collie with starting his trading run. A neighbor traded a runt pig for the dog, and the pig’s litters multiplied, bringing in more pigs. Now Petty counts three cows, four calves, two horses and 25 pigs in his yard, praising stray dogs and runt pigs.
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Audubon
Albert Petty
Petty
Maryland proposes $1.7 million relief budget for February
Maryland state relief administrator Harry Greenstein said the $1.7 million February relief budget has been submitted to Washington. He described the budget as a routine matter under consideration for days and suggested continued monthly appropriations will likely persist until relief questions are resolved.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Washington
Harry Greenstein
Visitor ban at Roxbury penal farm amid influenza fears
Superintendent Hal T. Kearns announced a visitor ban at the State penal farm in Roxbury due to influenza and grippe. He said there is no current sickness, precautions aim to keep illness away, recalling a similar measure last summer with no illness. Inmates continue work inside the stone shed and staff housing construction despite heavy snow.
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Roxbury
Hal T
Kearns
Baby's Worth More in Furnace Fire Loss
In Omaha on January 23 Edward Sefic consoles his wife after she loses their wedding and engagement rings while bathing their three week old, placing the rings on cotton. Another household member tossed the cotton into the furnace, and attempts to recover the jewels from the ashes failed.
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Omaha
Nebi
Edward Sefic
Auto salesman sues pedestrian hit in accident
Peoria report states Ernest T. Faulkner, an auto salesman, claims mental shock and nervous disorders after his car struck Abram A. Ostrander, seeking $1,000 damages while Ostrander counters with a $15,000 suit of his own.
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Peoria
Ernest T. Faulkner
Abram A. Ostrander
Pedestrain
Ostrander
Faulkner
Senator Phoebus Seeks State Phone Rate Cut
Annapolis Md Jan 23 Senator Harry T Phoebus Republican Somerset says he will introduce a resolution calling on the Public Service Commission to investigate telephone charges and require the company to show why a 25 to 3 percent rate cut cannot be made and to produce payrolls and records for scrutiny.
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Annapolis
Tin
Harry T. Phoebus
Rep
Somerset
Phoebus
Public Service Commission
Local Maryland Student Named to Beautification Committee
Carlisle Humelsine of the city, a University of Maryland student, has been named to a three student committee to draft plans for further campus beautification.
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Carlisle Humelsine
University of Maryland
He Delivers Many Babies in Hagerstown Record
The veteran physician Dr W A Gordon is credited with delivering 137 to 172 babies yearly, serving Hagerstown and Washington County since 1916. He leads all local doctors in births, with 2,475 total deliveries by his patients to date in the area.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
W. A. Gordon
Gordo
Elkton
Gordon
Fred M. Long Named New Head of County Home
Fred M. Long, formerly of the ice company, was chosen to succeed Walter Wolfe as superintendent of Bellevue by the Board of Trustees. Samuel H. Ausherman of Boonsboro was named farmer, taking over from Charles Binning. Both men will start April 1. Wolfe served 11 years under three boards and is praised for efficiency.
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Fred M. Long
Ice Company
Walter Wolfe
Bellevue
Samuel H. Ausherman
Boonsboro
Rt. 1
Farmer
Charles Binning
Wolfe
May Challenge Appointments Of Gov. Ritchie
ANNAPOLIS Jan 23 The Senate executive appointments committee considered confirmation of hundreds of Governor Ritchie appointees. Challenges may rest on Senate inaction during Ritchie term. Ancient 1803 Court of Appeals opinion cited in debate. CALCUTTA Jan 25 Eleven miners drowned in Loyalbad coal mine flood near Patna.
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Annapolis
Albert C. Ritchie
Senate Committee On Executive Appointments
Robert H. Riley
State Board of Health
Justices of the Peace
Senate
Str Ritchie
Court of Appeals
Calcutta
India
Loyalbad
Patna
Rung found in Hauptmann attic ties to Lindbergh case
In Flemington New Jersey on January 23 detectives testified a rung from a ladder matched a section of attic flooring removed from Bruno Hauptmann home. Detective Bornmann described finding saw dust and nail holes aligning with Rail 16 in the attic joists.
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Flemington
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hauptmann
Lewis Bornmann
New Jersey
Bornmann
New York
Wilentz
I Nspector
Reilly
New Jersey State Police
Bruno
Peacock
Koehler
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Alvin Karpis
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Stray Dog
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Russell Hey
Alpine
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Charles Miucci
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