President Hoover signals support for relief bill despite publicity clause
President Hoover told Congress he would not veto the relief bill over a clause requiring publicity for Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans. A White House statement followed a conference with Senate conferees and RFC board members, suggesting approval even with the contested provision. Representative Rainy, House Democratic leader, spoke after a separate conference.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Senate
The
Finance Corporation
White House
Representative Rainy
House
Dozens Arrested in July Liquor Raids in County
Federal agents report 40 people detained this month in liquor violation arrests in the county, including 11 women. Andrew Black, 147 North Jonathan Street, was arrested at noon after raids that recovered two ten gallon kegs and jars of whiskey. Five defendants pled guilty at arraignments before U S district judge Wolfinger. most hearings are set for next week.
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Andrew Black
North Jonathan Street
D. A. Wolfinger
Keaton and Natalie Talmadge Separate Again
The Examiner reports that comedian Buster Keaton and his wife Natalie Talmadge have separated for the second time this year. Mrs. Keaton has left their Beverly Hills home to “think it over” and may return next Monday with a decision on the separation.
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Angeles
Buster Keaton
Natalie Talmadge
Bae
Cattle Herd Rescues Girl From Dingoes in Australia
A vague report from Brisbane says a herd of cattle sheltered a frightened girl as howling dingoes closed in. The child was rescued after the cattle closed ranks, keeping her at the center of the semicircle. Authorities identify the girl as Mavis Mhaty.
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Brisbane
Australia
Mavis Mhaty
Queensland
Watermelon rolls from window at A P store display
A large watermelon in the window display of the A P store on South Potomac Street began rolling yesterday afternoon and crashed through the large storefront window, shattering the glass.
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A, and P
South Potomac Street
Stont
Hoover says US won’t be forced into debt changes by Europe
President Hoover explicitly rejects European efforts or any concerted deal to revise World War I debts. He states the United States will not be influenced by such agreements and reiterates the June 1931 moratorium stance. State Department notes seek to clarify Britain’s position on European reparations and US commitment.
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Washington
United States
Hoover
Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
Baumann's Last Meals Before Executions in Sing Sing
In Ossining New York on July 15, Joseph Baumann ate three meals after two fellow inmates Alfred Cozzi and Albert Corbellini were executed for killing a New York police officer during a cider stake holdup in Manhattan. Baumann had received a 24 hour stay hoping to reveal an accomplice before his turn.
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Ossining
Joseph Baumann
Sing Sing Death House
Baumann
Manhattan
Alfred Cozzi
Albert Corbellini
New York
Noliceman
Fatal Cloudburst Hits Saltillo Citywide Flood
Nine bodies were recovered after a cloudburst and flood swept Saltillo Coahuila. The disaster flooded the lower city and carried away houses with many victims feared. Reported improving. Mrs. Peter Bender of Wayside Avenue fell down stairs Sunday night sustaining injuries.
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Mexico City
Saltillo
Peter Bender
Heat Wave Hits Diverse U S Areas Amid Cold Snap
The Imperial Valley feels hay fever and colds as 63 degree weather contrasts with 112 degree heat. Jack Mettens of Covington Ky finds a frozen drinking fountain after a broken thermometer triggers a night of refrigeration. Andrew Ruffin seeks readmission to Chicago's alimony jail, commenting he did not know of the heat wave until stepping outside.
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Imperial Valley
California
Folke
Jack Mettens
Covington
Andrew Ruffin
Chicago
Tax collector to seize cars for unpaid taxes in Baltimore
In Baltimore on July 15 the tax collector announced vehicle attachments for judgments in People's Court for tax nonpayments. He began by turning over a batch of 50 cars to an assistant, with plans to seize other personal property as needed. Buck Carroll, noted ex service man, landed two good Basa strings in the Conococheague above Kemp's, with Wednesday's catch totaling ten and an average weight over a pound.
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Baltimore
People's Court
Buck Carroll
Kemp
Bible and flag close speakeasy in Madison action
Mrs G J Koppe told the Dane County WCTU chapter she closed a Madison speakeasy by pledging patrons to the flag and forcing a daily prayer meeting until the place packed up and shut down. The July 15 report notes her decisive gospel versus law approach.
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Madison
Wis
Carrie Nation
Dane County
G. J. Koppe
Hoover Cuts Salary And Cabinet Pay In 15 Percent Reduction
President Hoover ordered a 15 percent cut for the cabinet, reducing salaries from 15000 to 12790 dollars annually. He reportedly took a 20 percent cut, with under secretaries and assistant secretaries also facing smaller reductions as part of the ongoing cost-saving measures.
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Washington
Hoover
Treasury
Jack M Caslin Injured in Auto Crash Near Newcastle
John T McCaslin a noted theatrical agent and former Conomac Park operator from Williamsport suffered a fractured collar bone when a car rear ended their vehicle on the Philadelphia road near Newcastle Del He and friends were en route to Newcastle and the crash threw their car aside The incident places McCaslin a familiar figure in Hagerstown as a Fair concessionist.
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John T
Jack) McCaslin
Conomac Park
Williamsport
Philadelphia
Newcastle
Del
McCaslin
Hagerstown
Torrid Wave Broken Portland North Winds Ease Heat
Cooling breezes from the north across the North Atlantic states broke a two day heat wave. The Weather Bureau forecast warmer weather by weekend. At 8 am temperatures were lower than yesterday with New York 48 Philadelphia 72 Washington 76 Chicago 80 Albany 64 Buffalo 64 Salt Lake City 64 and the West Coast 50 to 62.
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New York
North Atlantic States
Middle Western
United States
Weather Bureau
Philadelphia
Washington
Chicago
Albany
Buffalo
Salt Lake City
West Coast
Two Shocks End Execution In State Penitentiary
Hitton Williams of Marlboro county, a young Black man, was executed at the state penitentiary for the murder of John H. Jeamnes, a white contractor of Laurinburg. For the first time in years, two electric shocks were used to carry out the sentence.
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Columbia
8. C
Hitton Williams
Marlboro County
State Penitentiary
John Fh. Jeamnes
Laurinburg
Tanker Raleigh Warner Blasts Ignite Fire On Mississippi
The oil tanker Raleigh Warner of Sabzine Steamship Co Texas was rocked by two major explosions and several minor blasts while at anchor in the Mississippi River near Goodhope Louisiana about 20 miles north of New Orleans. Four crewmen were injured as fire crews rushed from New Orleans to aid along the riverfront.
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New Orleans
Raleigh Warner
Sabzine Steamship Company of Texas
Mississippi River
Coodhope
Here
Phe
New Orlean
Goothope
Improved Buying Power Expected
NEW YORK July 15 Improved purchasing power in the agricultural district and favorable harvest indications promise a better trade outlook for livestock prices and general markets. Weekly mercantile reviews note a restricted scale in retail and wholesale business across industry. The First Hose Company will not rebuild its rear warehouse on South Potomac Street. the debris has been cleared. Edward Fleming plans a concrete block building for the Potomac Faison Company to replace the brick structure lost to fire. The Hagerstown Bank and Trust Company issued a booklet recounting the bank history for its 125th anniversary, including a 1807 Public Square scene.
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New York
First Hose Company
Potomac Street Hall
Edward Fleming
Potomac- Faison Company
Hagerstown Bank and Trust Company
Baltimore Sunday Sun
Parrot Rescue Tragedy Claims Mrs. Tatum in Blaze
In Oxford Mississippi July 15 a car fire killed Mrs. Jesse Tatum, two months married, while she returned from St. Louis with her husband. The couple escaped once but she re entered the burning auto to save a parrot and suffered fatal burns.
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Oxford
Miss
Jesse Tatum
St. Louis
Tatum
Noise-Driven Recluse Kills Children and Dies in Shootout
In Los Angeles on July 15, James W. Brown a two-room shack dweller who complained of street noise opened fire on a group of children playing baseball. A bystander named A. Butler, a Black man, was killed and a white woman, Mamie Dobrinsky, wounded. Brown continued firing until police arrived, then died by suicide after a shootout.
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Los Angeles
James W. Brown
Brown
A. Butler
Mamie Dobrinsky
Bizarre theft and feline rescue disrupt two Bacon County moments
A pair, FP B Harbaugh and William Fridinger, were robbed at Conococheague creek when a stone shattered a car window and trousers and contents were stolen. A cat trapped on a Cypress Street pole prompted the Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company to raise a ladder and free the animal after a long night.
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B. Harbaugh
Fairground Avenue
William Fridinger
North Mulberry Street
Conococheague Creek
Iron Bridge
Pioneer Hook and Ladder Company
Cypress Street
Kiremen
Potatoes Shortage Hits Washington County Crops
Early potatoes in Washington County suffer from blight and a dry spell with forecasts of higher county spud prices. A Keedysville District farmer planted four bushels and harvested about three. Corn also suffers as temperatures reach 98 degrees. Weather observer J A Miller notes the heat and dry conditions.
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Washington County
Keedysville
J. A. Miller
Capitol Doors Close to Noncredentialed Veterans
Bonus-seeking veterans paced outside the Capitol as doors were closed to all but credentialed individuals. DC police and Capitol authorities debated access while the sergeants at arms conferred with Speaker Garner. A leftist veteran march paused at Capitol grounds awaiting Brig. Gen. Glassford’s ruling.
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Washington
Capitol
District of Columbia
Senate
House
Garner
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol Grounds
Pelham D. Glassford
Washington Police
Botanical Gardens
Boy Killed After Sudden Attack. Father Declines Action
Eugene Davis, 15, died after an altercation during a fretting fight with another boy when a man struck him down and kicked him unconscious. He reportedly begged forgiveness for the assailant before dying. Police Sergeant B E Davis, the boy’s father, will take no action, saying the man has children and is out of work. his son bore no grudge.
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Denver
Eugene Davis
BE. S. Davis
Roosevelt visit at Cutty Hunk sparks history talk
In Cutty Hunk Massachusetts on July 13 Franklin D. Roosevelt impressed locals with his travel talk while Captain Frank Bosworth, a former tar now running the General Store, noted that Cleveland stopped there and was elected.
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Cutty Hunk
Mass
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Frank Bosworth
Cleveland
Mechanicsville carnival shooting prompts state investigation
State police and St Mary's county officials opened a probe into yesterday's carnival shooting in Mechanicsville that wounded at least ten people. County police suspect Mechanicksville residents. meanwhile reports mention a local jobless crowd involved.
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Mechanicsville
St. Mary's County
Mechanicaville
Farmer’s Mail Bride Scam Ends In Loss Of 500
Montreal July 18 A Central European immigrant Henry Prysky sought a wife through letters from abroad promising a strong partner and work. He sent 600 for a ticket and trousseau and arranged a photograph only to learn the woman was Garba a different person. The scheme collapsed with Prysky out $500.
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Montreal
Henry Prysky
Quebec
Canada
Henry
Trousséau
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