Roosevelt At Sea Highlights Silver Drive at London Talks
At the London economic conference Senator Kay Pittman outlined a silver policy to back currency with a silver share alongside gold. The plan envisions optional silver use to a percentage of gold reserves, with banks buying silver to maintain cover and stabilize the metal amid tight world trade and central bank shortages.
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Roosevelt
Kay Pittman
Newman
Council
Pittan
Baltimore boy earns watch for saving a kitten
Chas. Gentry Jr. rescued a kitten from a bonfire started by playmates. News of his act reached Miss Ellin Buckner of New York City, who traveled to Baltimore to present the boy with a new watch.
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Baltimore
Chas. Gentry, Jr
Ellin Buckner
New York City
Skunk Adopted By Local Cat At McCrory Circus Sale
In Texarkana, Mr and Mrs W N Lofland report a tabby cat has adopted a baby skunk in their garage. The note reflects a humorous domestic scene as townsfolk attend a Batavia sale with a free concert.
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Selectra
Te Tex
W. N. Lofland
Tabby
A. McCrory
Ady
John Witmer Dies at 54 in Washington
John W. Witmer 54 of 420 North Locust Street died suddenly of a heart attack yesterday in Dr. A C Christie’s office in Washington DC where he went for treatment with his wife. He was a Western Maryland Railroad conductor for 25 years and ran a News Stand at Western Maryland station. Survived by widow Ethel M two daughters a son his mother and several siblings. Funeral arrangements by A K Coffman with services at 2 pm Monday. Interment Rose Hill.
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John W. Witmer
North Locust Street
A. C. Chrissie
Washington
D. C
Western Maryland Railroad
Western Maryland
Witmer
Christ Reformed Church
Men's Bible Class
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Relief Association
Knights of Pythias
Ethel M
James Causher
Arthur Whitehair
John F. Witmer
Mary J Witmer
May ‘Fast
David H. Witmer
Fairmont
W. Va
Daniel R
Rudolph
Clearspring
Charles H
A. K.coffman
H. A. Fesperman
Rose Hill Cemetery
In Joying Remembrance of Father Z W Riley
In Joying remembrance of my dear father, Z W Riley, who departed this life one year AES, June the 3rd, 1932. Time speeds on, one year has passed Since death its gloom, its shadows cast Within our home, where all seemed bright, And took from us & shining light. We miss that light and ever will, His vacant place there is none to fill. Down here we mourn, but not in vain. For up in heaven we will meet again. By His Son, Ralph J Riley Ady.
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Z. W. Riley
AES
Ralph J. Riley
Ady
In Memoriam Martin L. Rohrer One Year Gone
A loving remembrance for Martin L Rohrer who departed this life June 4, 1332. His parents Mr and Mrs Lester Rohrer sister and twin brother recall a treasured son and brother once a joy and pride now silent. Adv.
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Lester Rohrer
Adv
Kidnap Head Identified by Victim in Abduction Case
Federal charges target McGee and four accomplices over a Kansas City kidnapping. Miss McElroy identified McGee from photos after her father paid 30000 in ransom. Suspects traveled from Amarillo by air. others held for questioning include Lucille Cates and Abe Starr.
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H. F. McElroy
Miss McElroy
Missouri
Kansas
Shawnee
McGee
Amarillo
Texas
West Texas
Wendell Johnson
Hazel Johnson
L. R. Gilbert
Lucille Cates
C. L. Click
Abe Starr
Leavenworth, Kas
Martin Deputy
Alias Depew
Nell Donnelly
Victory Junction
Kas
Kansas City
Baldwin Cafe Opens Tonight In Hagerstown
Hagerstown's first and only cabaret Baldwin Cafe in the Arcade Building hosts a grand opening tonight with floor shows at 9 and 11 o'clock by entertainers from Metropolitan night clubs. Harry D. Miggins promises fine foods, dancing, and deluxe entertainment in a pleasant atmosphere with lavish decor. A memorial note from the children remembers J. W. Riley who died one year ago, dated Tyne 3rd.
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Hagerstown
Baldwin Cafe
Harry D. Miggins
Close shave as father finds child on car running board
Canton Ohio June 3 Alvin Miller drove into Millersburg seven miles away and found his two year old daughter curled up on the running board asleep during the ride.
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Canton
Alvin Miller
Millersburg
Miller
Paris First Stop Tries For Record Flight
Weather man known as unofficial starter of ocean flights reports strong tail winds to Harbor Grace and over the ocean. The flyer, a Freeport native, trained daily with a punching bag and rowing machine. He rose from a Cony Island hotel at 3 A M to witness mechanics fueling the plane with 702 gallons of gasoline. His background includes Army flying in Honolulu, barnstorming and movie stunts. The aircraft blends original Century of Progress parts from a failed Russian craft with elements from The Flying Trade Mark designed by Will White and Clement McMullen that set a New York to Buenos Aires record in 1930.
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Harbor Grace
Cony Island
Freeport
Murray
Oklahoma
Ferguson
Texas
Honolulu
Century of Progress
Will W. White
Clement McMullen
Buenos Aires
Memorial Service At Williamsport War Memorial
The first memorial observance in Williamsport will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the war memorial, with Morris Frock Post American Legion in charge. Reverend Scott R. Wagner will give the invocation and remarks, Mrs. C. H. McCleary will read, a National Guard Company B squad will fire a volley, and buglers from Company B and the Legion will play taps. Flowers will be placed on the monument. The memorial honors World War veterans from Williamsport and features a bronze doughboy statue.
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War Memorial
Williamsport
Morris Frock
Washington County
Former Rail Workers Meet To Discuss Benefits
Members and non members of the Brotherhood of Firemen and brakemen formerly with the Western Maryland railroad plan a 10 o clock meeting at Hofman Chevrolet on West Washington street. They will pursue suit for unpaid benefits and counsel will outline the next steps. A dog owned by Luther Hoch on West Washington street was injured when his car collided with a tobacco salesman at the corner of Alexander street and Washington avenue.
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The
Brotherhood of Firemen and Ninemen
Western Maryland Railroad
Hofman Chevrolet Show Room
West Washington Street
Brotherhood
Luther Hoch
Washington Street
Hoch
Alexander Street
Washington Avenue
Horse Races and Entries Detailed at Downsville Track
Post positions listed for six races including 3 year olds and up with purses from 306 to 8200. Notable horses include Altura 119 Glen Steelton 105 and Strolling Sunny 108. Also a birth announcement for L C Lady twins and a local ice cream offer from Log Cabin Ice Cream Co.
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Clatralax
Burse
Dixie Susan
Mancock
Maryland
Glen Steelton
Burnie
Miss Gail
Jayore
Dunair
Pretty Lad
Wise
Aella
Royal Ga
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LOG Cabin Ice Cream CO. Ady
Widow of Boxing Strongman Muldoon Dies at 89
William Muldoon, famed ring stalwart and health farm pioneer, dies at 89 after a long illness. He rose from boxing to stage work with Maurice Barrymore and Robert Downing, later running a strict health farm with no tobacco or alcohol. His death followed a heart attack after a weakened period since his 88th birthday, with a simple funeral plan and mausoleum interment planned in Westchester.
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Muldoon Farm
Maurice Barrymore
Rose Coghlan
Robert Downing
the Gladiators
Muldoon
Margaret Farrell
Henry T. Kelley
Benfico
Westchester Hills
Pigeon Club Meeting Addresses Young Bird Show
The Hagerstown Pigeon Club will hold a meeting Monday evening June 5 at o o'clock in the club room on North Locust Street. A young bird show will be featured and fanciers are invited to attend or participate whether members or not. Secretary Roane of the pigeon and poultry department at the Hagerstown Fair Association will discuss the coming fair show. The first district meets of the American King club and the Maltese club have been awarded to Hagerstown and will be held with the Hagerstown Fair show. Breeders and fanciers are urged to support the event to create the largest and best meets ever held in Hagerstown.
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Hagerstown Pigeon Club
North Locust Street
Roane
Pigeon and Poultry
Hagerstown Fair Association
Hagerstown
Oklahoma Legislature Sends First Bill To Governor
Oklahoma City June 3 The legislature in extraordinary session ten days ago enacted emergency tax measures and Friday sent its first bill to Governor Murray an appropriation for the special session. Easton June 3 A plan to reopen the Talbot Bank of Easton on a normal business basis has been approved by stockholders per a notice to State bank commissioner John J. Ghigher.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Murray
Easton
Talbot Bank of
John J. Ghingher
State Bank
Blast in Oil Field Takes a Heavy Toll
Signal Hill California reports a catastrophic explosion and fire destroying four blocks, seven dead, fifty injured, and extensive property damage. Rescue workers searched overnight for missing persons as black smoke wafts from ruined oil derricks.
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Signal Hill
Calif
Long Beach
Chicago Grain Market Report for July to September
The Stickell Sales Corporation lists grain prices with open, high, low, and close figures for Wheat, Corn, Oats, and Rye across July and September. Notable quotes show July wheat at 73 1/2, corn around 44 1/4, oats near 44 1/2, with September activity improving to mid 70s in wheat and around 47 in corn.
Control Bill for Industry Hits a Snag
Washington June 3 The administration's industrial control bill faltered as the finance committee struck out the licensing provision requiring cooperation from objecting industries and rejected regulation of oil. Chairman Harrison vowed to campaign in the Senate to defend the licensing clause as essential to curb cut throat competition. Labor warns Congress to reject any revision that denies workers the right to organize and bargain.
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Washington
Finance Committee
Senate
Harrison
Miss
Congress
National Industrial Receivery Act
William Green
Federation of Labor
National Association of Manufacturers
Mayflower
House
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J. W. Rohrer
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Calvin Lumm
Smithsburg
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Virginia
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Filo Louise Rennecker
Chas. Rennecker
West Antietam Street
United Brethren Church
John Long
Martinsburg
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Victoria
Alvena
A. K. Coffman
G. J. Rider
Altenwald
J. S. Sheets
Quilford Avenue
Washington County Hospital
John Hoffman
Shepherdstown
Walter Byron Stehl
Elmwood Cemetery
Sheets
M. P. Moller
Iola (Tanner) Sheets
Lou Sheets
Episcopal Church
Martin L. Rohrer
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R. P. Hutchins Co
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Paris
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Chicago
Stickell Sales Corporation
W. Washington 8T
Conomac Park
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Grossnickle
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Hager’s Market
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Porter House
COR
Church and Prospect Sts
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