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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1931

Page

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Ritchie Sends Bridge Report to Committee

Governor Ritchie submitted the Chesspeake Bay bridge report to a joint legislative committee for thorough study. The panel will review merits from all angles, weighing independent financing concerns and the state’s potential financial burden.

Annapolis Ritchie Bay Chesspeake Bay Bridge Commission Gev General Assembly Lasseer Prince George's County Beaucamp Somerset Frick Or McKindress Baltimore City House James J. Lindgay, Jr Lawrence P. Williams St. Mary's County Oliver Metzerott Prince George’s Counts Ritchie's Bridge B. Howell Giswold Gomg Legislative Joint Committee Joint Legislative Committee

Son Of Yale Prof Is Fired From Harvard

James S. Angier of New Haven Harvard student and son of Yale professor Roswell Parker Angier was dismissed by Harvard faculty following a series of escapades that culminated with grape fruit being hurled at Rudy Vallee during a Metropolitan theatre performance. He was among three Harvard students taken to La Grange Street police station but released after Vallee and theatre management declined charges. Angier allegedly called the grape fruit throwing a great idea.

Boston Mass Boston Post James S.angier New Haven la Grange Street Radio Hinger Vallee Post Angier

Joint Republican Meeting Draws About 75 in Local Paper

About 75 Republicans from Frederick Montgomery and Washington counties gathered at the Hotel Dagmar for a noon meeting. Speakers included Dr H E Tabler of Hancock and J Frank Bidesour Col D John Markey Edward Myers Major A F Munshauer Paul Sleeman Harold S Smith and Ellsworth Roulette.

Frederick Montgomery Washington Hotel Dagmar H. E. Tabler Hancock J. Frank Bidesour D. John Markey Edward Myers A. F. Munshauer Paul Sleeman Montgomery County Harold 5. Smith Rockville Ellsworth Roulette

Seventh Day Adventist Services and School Immunization

A church on Mulberry avenue and Mc Coman street hosts a youth service at 7 30 pm led by Mrs Isabelle Lowman with the theme Men and Their Task. Sabbath school at 9 45 am covers The Flesh and The Spirit. Missionary service at 10 43 am and a sermon at 8 pm by Pastor Edward H Dye with Prof. Geo Gustafson assisting. Midweek prayer is Wednesday at 7 36 pm. Health officer W Ross Cameron reports Exline school in the county is fully enrolled for scarlet fever immunization amid a recent outbreak. even younger children are being brought in for testing.

Seventh Day Adventist Mulberry Avenue McComan Street Isabelle Lowman Ui & m Edward H. Dye Geo. Gustafson W. Ross Cameron Exline School

Negro Solon and Wife at White House

Oscar De Priest and his wife attended President Hoover's reception for House members at the White House. They stood midway in the line, shook hands with Hoover and the First Lady, and were greeted by Speaker Longworth. Mrs. Longworth did not attend.

Washington Jaz Oscar de Priest Negro Representatve Sivois Hoover Annest House Longworth Alice Roosevelt Mr. Hoover White House de Priest Congress

Butler to Stand Trial as Navy Prepares Charges

The Navy moves toward a court martial for Butler with Rear Admiral Seilers appointed to draft specifications. Secretary Adams will approve charges and appoint a prosecutor and panel. The case raises expectations of a dramatic trial similar to Colonel William Mitchell’s earlier proceedings.

Adams Builer David F. Seilers Navy Butler Willam Mitchell Washington Mitchell

Divorce Suit Filed Between Duffer and Violet Duffer

Charles F. Duffer through attorney Martin L. Ingram filed a divorce suit in court today seeking dissolution of marriage from Violet M. Duffer.

Charles F. Duffer Martin L. Ingram Violet’ M. Duffer

Deaths in Waynesboro Area Claim Several Residents

Mrs. Ruth Mills 38 wife of J Leo Mills died at hospital at 5 this morning from complications. Survived by husband ten children and siblings. Funeral at St Marys Catholic Church with burial at Rest Haven. Mrs Mary M Rager 57 died at home Waynesboro. Services Monday at Grove funeral parlors. burial Rose Hill Cemetery. Charles Boyer of Dayton died after 10 day illness. brother T W Boyer reports.

Ruth Mills J. Leo Mills West Church Street St. Mary's Catholic Church Catholic Daughters of America Leo, Jr Helen Agatha Hopp Hagerstown Teresa Maloney Baltimore Charles Klein Deadword South Oak Charles Hopp Broadfording Raymond St. Mary’s Catholic Church Rinehart Rest Haven Mary M. Rager Alvey J. Rager Waynesboro Frankin B. Shafer Edgar Rager Loressee Kesselring A. S. Wolf John W. Wolf E. L. Downs H. C. Conrad Grove Rose Hill Cemetery Charles Boyer Dayton Ohio T. W. Boyer South Potomac Street Mr. Boyer

Funeral of State Officer Saturday

The funeral of State Officer Richard Rhodes, killed in an accident near Westminster on Wednesday, will be held Saturday at 2 o clock. Meeting at his parents home in Williamsport. Services at the Lutheran church conducted by Rev. W C Huddle. Interment at St Pauls.

Richard Rhodes Westminster G. Clinton Rhodes Williamsport Lutheran Church W. C. Huddle St. Paul’s

Lily Pons Dishwasher to Diva Shapes Opera Rise

Lily Pons, a 26 year old French singer, rises to stardom at the Metropolitan after debuting in Lucia and later Gilda. Her career began as an afterthought to art and piano, with natural talent and charm driving quick acclaim and a lifelong blend of art, language, and music.

New York Lily Pons Metropolitan Opera House Mile Nau Gilda Cannes France Lily Madame Maria Gay Giovanni Zenatella

Palmist Madame Pauline Sought After in Valley

Authorities seek the palmist Madame Pauline who swindled Mrs. Isabel Rutledge of 750 dollars under the pretense of placing a lucky star. The swindler left town with the money after the scam, while a Greensburg primary school report lists daily and absent pupils for December under teacher L A Ross.

Madame Pauline Lettiaarditors Isabel Rutledge Chambershire Greensburg Dorothy Cunningham Charlotte Law Pauline Miller Helen Minnich Margaret Frazier Mary Dattilio Catherine Desh Ruth Kershner Venice Meisner Annabel Smith Edward Bachtell Emory Doyle Leonard Gish Ernest Moody Barry Swope Clarence Frazier Jonella Heltrick Virginia Ridge Dor ‘A Wiles Alice Wilt Evelyn Wilt Mark Minnick George Shuman L. A

Litsinger’s $50,000 loan loss linked to gambling claim

Edward R. Litsinger of Cook County Illinois a member of the board of review lent $50 000 to Mrs Myrtle Blackridge who says the sum was lost to gamblers.

Edward R. Litsinger Cook County Illinois Board of Review Myrtle Blackridge

Quakes Rock Southern Mexico City Area

Two earthquakes rocked southern Mexico with tremors felt in Mexico City on January 36, causing minor damage and prompting safety checks. Authorities reported no major injuries and urged residents to stay clear of damaged structures as assessments continued.

Mexico Mexico City

Avalanche Buries Four at Egerkingen Switzerland

Three English women and a Swiss guide were buried in an avalanche near Egershorn on Wednesday, a report received today said.

Bernm Sitzerland Van Egershorn

Retiring editor accused of selling King Purnell treasure details

Mrs. Ada Rass Snyder of Benton Harbor Mich formerly editor at the House of David colony is alleged to have sold information about where $709000 in jewels and money left by the late King Benjamin Purnell is hidden.

Ada Rass Snyder House of David Benton Harbor, Mich Herve Benjamin Purnell

Havana's sudden lift lets gambling run freely again

Havana becomes a wide open gambling city overnight after lifting all games of chance from Faro to Roulette. Cuban and American visitors fill rooms as gambling laws remain unclear on duration. Public places host continuous layouts across the city amid an unexplained policy shift.

Havana Machado

Fire Rages Through New York Building Complex

A blaze at a Wood and brick built complex on 66th Street and Broadway, housing an arcade and Loew's Lincoln Square Theatre, killed no one but injured 17. Firefighters, from 400 units, fought the flames as water doused the inferno from all vantage points. The theater remained undamaged and patrons had left before the fire. Broadway traffic halted as crowds grew.

66Th Street Broadway Loew Lincoln Square Theatre

Bergdoll Escapes Custody Heads Toward Germany

G C Bergdoll and his brother Irwin lived under assumed names in a local hotel in a German town. Bergdoll claimed a hidden fortune from his father near Hagerstown. After reaching gold, he escaped, fleeing via Philadelphia Toledo and Canada to Germany, amid reports he may have returned to the United States.

Irwin Grover Hagerstown Philadelphia Canada Toledo Ohio Germany United States Bergdoll

Local History Bits Include Marriages and Bank Sales

Years ago notes record Mt. View Country Club incorporation by Gantz Hartle and Krier, and marriages of Ora May Binkley Leroy McCoy and Nettie Lecron. Local figures report bank stock sales, court receipts, and snowbound roads with early 1900s town life details.

Mt. View Ora May Binkley Leroy Stanley McCoy Mangansville A. B. Statton

Butler silent on court martial as Adams acts

Major General Smedley D. Butler, confined within the Marine reservation he once led, maintained strict silence about court martial proceedings initiated by Secretary Adams. Enlisted men echoed confidence, saying he knows what he is doing and thinks before he speaks.

Quentico Smedley D. Butler Adams

Stock Market Starts Strong Amid Broad Gains

The New York stock market opened firm with major gains for Bethlehem Steel up 14 percent after dividend news. Auburn Auto jumped nearly 8 points to 147 as market strength grew in the first hour while Americans like AT&T and Atchison gained, and General Electric and Woolworth led higher while others slipped. Rumors of a technical corner were denied as officials monitor the situation.

New York Bethlshem Steel Baltimore Ohio Auburn U. S. Steel Keith Montgomery Ward Standard of N. 3 General Electric American Tobacco B Woolworth American Telephone Atchison Shorts Auburn Auto

Alabama Senators Clash Over Campaign Funds Impound

In Washington on January 29 Heflin and Black spar over authority to impound ballot boxes from last year’s election. Heflin’s bid to have the Senate campaign funds committee seize the boxes was blocked by his own refusal to let the elections committee act. He called the measure unfriendly to him.

Washington Alabama Heflin Senate

Shipping magnate Thos E Cottman found dead in Baltimore garage

Thos E Cottman, president of the Thomas E Cottman Company, was found with a bullet wound in the head in his Eccleston home garage. Police say death by his own hand. no note. He was 52, active in shipping and civic affairs, breakfasted with his wife before leaving for work in apparently good spirits.

Baltimore Thos. E. Cottman Eccleston Myr Coltman Thomas E. Cottman Weathy

Divorce Suit Involving Mennonite Church Ties

The case concerns a $200,000 divorce suit following Shank's severed church ties and move to Salt Lake City where he obtained a 1929 divorce on desertion grounds. The Reformed Mennonite church minister and circuit face court response within 15 days as they demand relinquishment of stocks and bonds.

Shank Salt Lake City Reformed Mennonite Church Pennsylvania

Freed by Governor After Seven Years in Bail

RALEIGH M C Jan 30 In bail for life after calling on a girl against her father's wishes Splix Wright is freed by Governor Gardner following seven years confinement Parole notes say he visited the girl twice and the father had him prosecuted as a burglar.

Raleigh M. C Lfe Splix Wright Gardner Wright

Weekend Rheumatic Joints Relief Through Allenru

An advertisement promotes Allenru as a weekend treatment to reduce uric acid in joints and muscles for rheumatism sciatica and neuritis. It advises Friday night intake and bed rest until Monday morning, claims double effect when resting, notes non narcotic, and lists Cauffman's Drug Store with a 85 cent 8 ounce bottle and a money back guarantee.

Cauffman's Cauffman

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