Postmasters Gather for Maryland Convention in Hagerstown
Maryland postal leaders gather in Hagerstown with the Maryland State Association of Letter Carriers and the National League of District Postmasters of Maryland meeting from June 11 to 13. Tours to Antietam Battlefield, Flag Day events, a welcome by Mayor Elgin, speeches by John A. Moody and Congressman David J. Lewis, plus a banquet and prize awards. R. Glenn Williams of Funkstown chairs the convention committee.
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Maryland State Association of Letter Carriers
National League of District Postmasters of Maryland
Postmasters
Hotel Hamilton
Antietam Battlefield
Hagerstown
R. Glenn Williams
Funkstown
Mass murder and suicide at Newport tobacco salesman’s home
Sheriff R W Smith said a 23 year old tobacco salesman killed his father and brother and critically wounded his mother before dying by his own hand at their mountain home near Newport Tennessee. Names listed include Robert Runnion Jr the slayer, his father Robert Runnion Sr and brother Ray Runnion. An inquest was not planned. The sheriff had no reason for the killings and noted the slayer’s recent promotion prospects.
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Newport
Tenn
R. W. Smith
Smith
Robert Runnion, Jr
Runnion
Robert Runnion, Sr
Ray Runnion
Robert Runnion
Boss Hague Of Jersey City Picture Story
This Jersey City feature profiles Mayor Hague labeled an American dictator by critics while supporters display anticommunist banners at pro Hague events. The piece contrasts opponents who say he stifles free speech with his claim to keep red influence out of the city.
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Jersey City
Frank Hague
National Committee
Hitler
CIO
Storm Center
Hegus
Smith Forces
Franklin
D. Roosevelt
Hague
Roosevelt
Harue
Florida
Journal Square
VA. 8
No hit pitcher loses in 14 innings in Wisconsin
New Holstein Wisconsin June 6 Rob ert Bruckner of Chilton Wisconsin pitched 14 innings with 19 strikeouts in a 1 to 0 loss to New Holstein in the Eastern Wisconsin Independent League. Billy Dumke, back from the University of Texas, pitched for the winners striking out 29 and allowing two hits. The winning run scored on a walk and a later error on an equal play.
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New Holstein
Wis
Robert Bruckner
Robert
Chilton
Billy Dumke
University of Texas
Cincinnati Reds
Cuban revolutionary leader challenges Vasconcelos to duel
Ruben De Leon secretary of the Cuban revolutionary party and Patria director challenged Senator Ramon Vasconcelos president of the Liberal party to a duel in Havana. The row stemmed from Vasconcelos comments in El Pais about activities under former President Grau San Martin and the government.
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Havana
Ruben de Leon
Cuban Revolutionary Party
Patria
Ramon Vasconcelos
Lberal
Flo
Vasconcelos
el Pais
Revolutionary Party
Ramon Grau San Martin
Reynolds Victory in North Carolina Senate Primary
In North Carolina Reynolds leads Hancock in a Democratic Senate nomination race with 239,526 to 162,402 votes as 1,492 of 1,862 precincts report. Reynolds, a Roosevelt Administration ally, faced Hancock who accused him of lacking dignity. Also notes death of stamp expert Sir Edward Denny Bacon in London.
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Raleigh
Robert R. Reynolds
Frank W. Hancock
Reynolds
Hancock
Roosevelt
House
North Carolina
Stamp Authority
London
Sir Edward Denny Bacon
George
Louis Armstrong Orchestra Dines At Cook's Café In Hagerstown
Louis Armstrong and his famous orchestra stopped in Hagerstown last night for dinner and dined at Cook's cafe. The visit highlighted a lively evening as the renowned group enjoyed a meal in the city.
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Louis Armstrong
Hagerstown
Cook's Cafe
Union Army Balloon Observing Role in Civil War
An observer describes Union Army balloon operations during the Civil War, detailing how reconnaissance balloons were used to monitor Confederate lines and support early aerial observation. The account notes challenges such as weather, tethering, and the evolving logistics of forward reconnaissance.
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Ing
Modern Kidney Support Claim From Cyntex Prescription
An advertisement claims a modern remedy Cyntex can purify blood and boost kidney function. It promises quick relief from fatigue dizziness backache and swelling plus a three day free trial and no cost. The notice cites doctors and mailed free samples from Los Angeles California.
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Dent
PB. O
Los Angeles
Catit
Polish flier lands in Warsaw after 16,000 mile night flight
Major Waclaw Makowski and four Polish fliers completed a 16,000 mile night journey from California landing in Warsaw on Saturday. Navy recruitment drives begin with a recruiter in the local post office today to examine applicants for enlistment. A radio talk at noon today will cover Outstanding Events in U S Naval History.
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Warsaw
Waclaw Makowski
NAVY
U. 3. Navy
U. S. Naval
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Bergeant-At-Arms
State Assembly
Maylor
Cecil Claybourrne
Mr. Claybourne
Senate
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