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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1933
Page
5
Lottie Coll widow of Vincent Coll was questioned by police about four revolvers found in a midtown hotel room. She and two men were arrested on anti pistol charges and identified in six Bronx drug store holdups since May 21.
John Hart of Frederick narrowly escaped injury when his coal truck broke brake rods on Town Hill near Hancock. It plunged 40 feet into a creek embankment, shedding about three tons of coal. Hart checked the vehicle and steered toward a mountain, but the truck careened along the highway. He was uninjured. vehicle and load suffered heavy damage.
Vienna reports Alfred Frauenfeld leader of the Nazi party was arrested at Villach in Carinthia as he allegedly planned to cross into Italy. Government says it will bring him to Vienna, with security forces on alert after Nazi handbills and a planned patriotic demonstration to honor Austrian war dead.
In Orbetello Italy on June 24 air officials said Alpine weather was clearing and the Italian air armada would launch tomorrow morning on the first leg to Chicago. General Italo Balbo, air minister, had weighed detouring to avoid the Alps but then learned mountain conditions were improving.
Oklahoma City on June 24 101 year old Charles N Gilbert from Altus sought a Civil War pension. State officials will consider his case.
President Roosevelt rests with his sons aboard the Amberjack II off Pulpit Rock as the London economic conference progresses. Secretary Early issues a statement denying plans to board the Indianapolis for a London rush trip. Roosevelt remains in Maine, in continuous contact with Washington while continuing the vacation cruise northward along Penobscot Bay.
Mrs. Charles Rennie Jr 27 sole survivor relates the final struggle after a plane crash on Lake Michigan. Three men Charles Rennie Jr 29 James Gillette 28 and Peter Keller 24 perished, while Rennie and her husband attempted to reach safety on a small raft for 30 hours. Rennie was rescued by a Ann Arbor ferry crew and remained aboard to return to Frankfort Michigan. The four departed Traverse City for Milwaukee when heavy fog forced an emergency water landing.
The public works board has allocated 400 million dollars for highway building to states, with rules for spending: thirty hours work per week, fixed minimum pay, and use of pick and shovel over machinery. Projects will be widely scattered and start July 1 as Roosevelt advances reemployment plans.
Ross Mayhugh, 34, of Middleburg, was admitted to the hospital after an auto crash along Leitersburg Pike. He is expected to remain hospitalized for several weeks with a fractured hip and other injuries. In Toronto, film star Mary Pickford inherits 1,114,972 from her mother Charlotte Smith, Charlotte Pickford, who died in Beverly Hills on March 21, 1829. probate granted by York surrogate court.
The forecast covers the period starting Monday with showers and thunderstorms early in the week and again Friday. Temperatures are normally warm with a cooler spell expected on Wednesday.
William P Devon 76 has canceled about 200000 dollars owed to him by occupants of properties. Notices show cancellation of all delinquent rents due by June 1, received daily from many tenants, including a large share of black renters, in the west end.
Eight year old Bobby Carpenter of Hagerstown leaves for Ocean City New Jersey with Harry E Wolf Boys Secretary XY M G A to compete in the National Marble Tournament. He will be the youngest among 41 east champions and is paired with York Paterson Lancaster and Throop winners. Bobby carries local hopes and public wishes for luck as he aims to win the eastern title.
In Collinsville near Georgetown GE From Georgetown June 24 Mrs Minerva C Smith 42 mother of three was shot to death in bed at her home Police question her husband Asa J Smith 48 who claims his wife killed herself A shotgun lay beside the body muzzle toward the head a poker in her grip and the hook against the trigger A fingerprint expert was summoned as authorities pursue the case
Hagerstown officials and Chamber representatives met with Abel Wolman in Baltimore to map early highway projects under a new federal public works program. About 3.6 million dollars will come to Maryland, with broader funds to follow, including plans to rebuild Pennsylvania Avenue and Potomac Avenue entrances, an incinerator, and major sewer projects in the West End and Northeast.
Mrs. Joseph F. McLaughlin of 1016 Pope Avenue was bruised in a noon collision between a Caskey Baking Company truck and a motorcycle at the Antietam Potomac corner. She is believed to have been riding in the motorcycle sidecar operated by her husband.
Washington reports the American Railway Association announced loadings of revenue freight for the week ended June 17 at 587 931 cars an increase of 23 385 from the prior week and 69 533 more than the same week last year All commodities except less than carload merchandise rose over 1932 Also Baltimore notes honor for Harry Gross Jr of Middletown Md named second most likely member of Columbia University class to be guest of honor at Alumni Club lunch. Havre de Grace Md A year old college student Haywood Cowles of Gambier Ohio fatally injured when his automobile overturned near here en route to Fort Hoyle to join the Reserve Officers Training Corps camp Police suspect sleep loss.
A thief invaded Louis Stevens home in Cincinnati on June 24 stealing a suit and overcoat. He rifled the ice box but left Stevens beer untouched and took a pint of milk.
Judge Frank G Wagaman authorized receiver John J Ghingher to determine stockholders ability and enforce assessments as steps toward liquidating Peoples Bank Smithsburg. The bank’s affairs were unsettled after the Central Trust Company Frederick collapse and a merger that was later rescinded.
Postmaster General James A. Farley urged the end of accepting unlawful gains, saying the nation has embraced the idea that sound business and sound morals are one and the same. He spoke at the National Catholic Alumni federation luncheon in New York, stressing trust in government and ethics.
Wheat No 2 red winter prices in Baltimore reflect spot and near term June and July trading. Domestic market notes garlic accents and regional adjustments with modest activity and steady bids from mills.
Chicago June 24. Barrel makers from across the country met at the Association of Cooperative Industries convention and debated bunghole sizes. Despite varied views from large to small bungholes, adjournment left the issue unresolved and many coopers clung to tradition rather than standardization.
The disabled American veterans of World War I will not request a cash payment at their June 24 1923 convention in Cincinnati. National Adjutant Vivian Corbly said this marks the first time the annual meeting has not taken a cash bonus stand. He added veterans will oppose economy measures affecting disability appropriations, insisting service-connected cases be prioritized.
In Chicago at the Century of Progress the work's fair dairy industry hall was dedicated with tributes praising the cow. If the animal could hear the remarks she might be pleased as she is hailed as the foster mother of the human race.
London cable reports U S Secretary of State Cordell Hull rejects the idea that American recovery plans clash with global cooperation. He argues there is no basis for claiming the domestic program undermines international aims and urges all nations to pursue feasible methods to restore employment and stable prices amid shifting trade conditions.
London dispatch reports unease at World Economic Conference over whether Australia will join the American wheat production restraint plan. Minister to London Stanley Bruce faced unclear Canberra communications and declined to comment as analysts seek Australian adherence among major producers alongside Canada.
Joseph Francia Cuff, 21, of Cresaptown, died after a car he occupied struck a bus and careened down a hill near Dryers Beach. Mrs Hutt of Cresap Park and her husband witnessed the crash. Herbert Winters, 28, of Cresaptown, survived with severe injuries.
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