Warns of Transportation Chaos and ICC Takeover
Washington dispatch reports Federal Coordinator Joseph B. Eastman warned Congress of a looming chaos in the nation’s transportation system. He urged placing water, motor truck and bus transport under the Interstate Commerce Commission, as part of broader regulation and coordination efforts.
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Washington
Joseph B. Eastman
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Cordinator of Transportation
Roosevelt
htAsreerta
Jointo Fastman
Snow Storm Moving West Across Maryland
The weather system began on the lower Eastern Shore and moved westward across Maryland with Baltimore area expected to see four inches or more by nightfall. Cumberland reported overcast skies with occasional flurries while Annapolis and Baltimore had no snow in the morning and Sunday was forecast clear.
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Maryland
Weather Bureau
Baltimore
Cumberland
Annapolis
Accused Denies Kalling Sheriff Accused Denies Kalling Sheriff
In Lima Ohio on March 10 Harry Pierpont testified in his own defense in the murder case of Sheriff Jess L Larber. The defense surprised the court after juror questioning suggested he might not testify. Pierpont denied guilt when asked if he killed Sheriff Larber, saying I certainly am not.
Only Three Were Carrying Mails
Three of ten army fliers killed since the air mail service began were actually carrying mail. Six were on errands related to the mail service, and one died during a flying visit to his parents before taking over an air mail assignment.
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Associated Press
Otto Wienecke
Air Mail
Newark
N. J
Cleveland
Burton
Ohio
Wienecke
Bank clerk and two detectives among five held in $50,000 bank hold up
In Greenville South Carolina Hugh White a bank clerk and two city detectives Henry J Lindsay and John E Corea and grand jury member Robert Willimon were arrested on charges tied to a $50,000 hold up. Bond set at 25000 each. Corea Lindsay and Willimon deny the holdup.
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Greenville
S. C
Hugh White
South Carolina National Bank
Greenville County Grand Jury
Henry J. Lindsay
John E. Corea
Robert Willimon
Greenville County
White
United States
H. C. Williams
L. B. Reed
Charlotte
Corea, Lindsay and
Willimon
Corea
Lindsay
Aged Woman Hurt In Fall At Home
Mrs. Fliza Sweeney an 87 year old woman sustained injuries after slipping on stairs at her Fast Train avenue home. She fractured her right wrist bruised and lacerated and possibly internal injuries. She was taken to Washington County Hospital where her condition was described as fairly good this morning.
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Fliza Sweeney
Fast Train Avenue
Sweeney
Washington County Hospital
One Big Omelet Tragedy Lights Up Streets in Chambersburg
A truck reportedly from Tennessee bound for New York City carrying 200 crates of eggs struck a traffic light post in Chambersburg this morning. Most eggs spilled onto the street and a local man saw many broken eggs and debris scattered around the scene.
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Chambersburg
Tennessee
New York City
Williamsport burgess-elect swears in. council prepares
Richard G. Hawken, burgess-elect of Williamsport, sworn in before Clerk Edward Oswald. At Monday night’s council meeting he will swear in other newly elected officials, Charles W. Harsh as assistant burgess and Harry H. Shank and H. C. Britner as commissioners. The council will be organized.
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Richard G. Hawken
Williamsport
Edward Oswald
Charles W. Harsh
Harry Hh, Shank
H. C. Britner
Outlaw Dillinger in Suburban Gunfight Daunts Police
Chicago March 10 reports a sensational late night gun battle in Schiller Park where suspected Dillinger led gunmen attacked Police Chief Robert Christian. Dillinger and accomplices reportedly escaped in two cars, with Gaskin identifying Dillinger as a participant. A kidnaping of James Gaskin and car theft tied to Mrs. Stern's vehicle are noted. Federal action included arresting Ernest Blunk, a fingerprint expert, linked to Dillinger guard Matt Brown’s imprisonment. Prior government move sent eight prisoners from Crown Point jail to South Bend.
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Chicago
John Dillinger
Wisconsin
Christian
Merman Stern
Gaskin
Dillinger
Crown Point
South Bend
Newlyweds in death by own action pact
PECATONICA March 10 Two newly married people Ray Holcomb 34 hours married and his wife 35 were found dead with two shotguns by their bodies in the living room. Coroner W R Julian said the deaths appeared to be a death by own action pact prompted by fear of public scorn. Mrs Holcomb had just divorced Ray Holcomb's brother John and fifteen minutes later married him. A note in her handwriting read Dad forgive us we truly loved each other but can not go on knowing what the public is thinking of us. Bury us together Ray Nest.
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Pecatonica
Ray Holcomb
W. R. Julian
John Holcomb
Ray Nest
Money in Circulation Edges Up in February
Washington data show money in circulation rose to 1 068 788 total in February. Per capita circulation reached 241 dollars, up 30 cents from January. Currency in circulation included 167 16 489 in gold certificates, notes tied to standard issues.
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Washington
Treasury
Mob Menaces Trio Charged With Murders
In Juneau Wisconsin a mob threatened lynching prompting police to move three youths Charles Kranz 28 Jack Ter Lane 19 and Edward Shoppe 19 to state prison after two men Emil Guse 72 and Charles Becker 52 were found shot and wounded near Beaver Dam. Kranz allegedly killed Guse with fellow prisoners’ testimony supporting the claim.
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Juneau
Wis
Waupen
Beaver Dam
Charles Kranz
Jack Ter Lane
Edward Shoppe
Emil Guse
F D R Moves For Cheaper Liquor Prices
Washington reports a presidential move to suspend import quotas temporarily leaving a per gallon tariff as the sole restraint on foreign liquor. Roosevelt aims to drive prices down to outpace bootleggers with unlimited imports for 30 to 60 days. Restrictions expected to lift by April 20 as farm product exchange agreements lapse.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Weekly Weather Summary for North and Middle Atlantic
Forecast shows rain or snow in the north and rain in the south at the start of the week. Mixed precipitation midweek with rising temperatures. Cooler Thursday and Friday followed by a warmer end of the week.
Move To Stamp Out Revolts In Spain
Madrid March 10 A drastic government move orders presidents of courts to punish all syndicates clubs and associations urging revolution or planning uprisings. The action answers strikes that surged after authorities closed syndicalist communist socialist and fascist headquarters to resolve the labor problem.
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Madrid
Spain
B. and O. seeks loan approval for rail line work
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve a 4,000,000 loan from the Public Works Administration for construction and equipment repairs. It also sought authorization to spend 4,279,244 for the project, with the excess above the loan drawn from the company's treasury.
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Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Public Works Administration
Commission
Farmer names pig Dillinger after slippery outlaw
Anderson Indiana March 10 Marion Shimer a farmer near Anderson has named one of his young pigs Dillinger saying he cannot keep him in his pen The humorous nickname reflects the pig's sly spirited nature and ties to the famous outlaw John Dillinger.
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Anderson, Ind
Marion Shimer
Anderson
Dillinger
Aty Hoffman Urged as Candidate in Democratic Race
Friends of Attorney Harold H. Hoffman announce his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for State's Attorney. The field now includes E. Stuart Bushong, Richard H. Sweeney, and Martin W. B. Bostetter. Officials note two Republican sheriff nominees James T. Wolfe and William T Thurston. Four Republicans contending for County Commissioner are Frank R. Beard Hancock, Thomas H. Hassett Indian Spring, Russell Geeting Keedysville, and Jacob Ankeney Wilsons.
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Harold H. Hoffman
E. Stuart Bushong
Richard H. Sweeney
Martin W. B. Bostetter
James T. Wolfe
Halfway
William T Thurston
Fire at Millington store threatens town, damage set at $2000
A blaze in the general store of Charles T. Jones in Millington Maryland today endangered the town for a period before firefighters gained control. Damages were estimated at $2000.
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Millington
Charles T. Jones
Three NRA resignations shake board amid enforcement surge
Washington March 10 The NRA reports three major staff resignations including Paul H W Douglas from the Consumer Advisory Board and Major R B Paddock as deputy administrator. The moves come as NRA and DOJ boost enforcement, reviewing hundreds of complaints, with Colorado coal code cases prompting state and federal action.
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NRA
Paul H W. Douglas
Consummers Advisory Board
University of Chicago
R. B. Paddock
United States Rubber Company
Department of Justice
Colorado
Vo Davis
Halitiea
Ait
Prac
Snow Aplenty In Ontario Port Arthur Record
Port Arthur Ont March 10 Port Arthur statisticians estimate the snowfall from Oct 15 1933 to Feb 28 1934 at 49 inches totaling nearly 4 000 000 tons. If formed into one foot cubes and placed end to end the snow would circle the globe and reach for another quarter lap.
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Port Arthur
Ont
Lindbergh to confer with Secretary Dern on aviation questions
Washington March 10 Charles A Lindbergh agreed to meet with Secretary Dern to discuss the army aviation program. Dern said the talks aim to gain first hand information from the flier and that no immediate changes to air mail plans are anticipated. Lindbergh traveled to the War Department alone and they spoke at the general staff conference table. The meeting sparked the possibility of a White House visit later in the day.
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Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
Dern
Lindbergh
Army
Army Air Mail
War Department
General Staff
White House
Carpenter Reappointed as Court House Janitor for One Year
J Frank Carpenter, popular Court House janitor, was reappointed for a one year term by the Board of County Commissioners this morning. The vote was unanimous among six applicants, attesting to Carpenter’s efficiency. The Board has yet to name an Inspector of Weights and Measures, a position now held by FLRB. McNamee of Lappans.
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J. Frank Carpenter
Court House
Board of County Commissioners
Hen Produces Twin Yolk Eggs in Bend Oregon
In Bend Oregon on March 10 a white Leghorn pullet owned by Mrs. L E Breeden of Alfalfa lays only double yolk eggs. The 14 month old hen reportedly produces twin yolked eggs for two days then rests, then repeats the pattern for two more days per owner Mrs Reeedon.
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Bend
Ore
L. E. Breeden
Roosevelt orders curtailment of Army air mail service
President Roosevelt halted most Army air mail flights after ten fatalities in 19 days amid harsh weather. Following talks with General MacArthur and Major General Foulois, Early announced safeguards and reduced operations, while Congress debated halting the service. Representative Edith Rogers pressed for an immediate end to Army mail carriage.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Douglas MacArthur
Foulois
Army Air Corps
House
Army fliers near crash lands near Hartsville
Three army mail fliers en route from Richmond to Miami landed near Hartsville South Carolina in rain with only slight damage and no injuries. Pilot Lieut. Allen, Sgt. Shilling, and a corporal slept at the post office after landing as repairs were planned and weather conditions worsened with snow and mist.
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Hartsville
S. C
Army
Richmond
Miami
Lieut
Allen
Michigan
Harry Shillint
Harrisburg
Washington
Florence
Ofice
Shilling
Tremor Felt Again in California Town at Night
Long Reach Calif March 10 A slight earth shock was felt last night recalling the previous year’s disaster. Police reported no damage in the city. The 1938 quake caused 121 deaths and damage estimated between 75 and 100 million dollars.
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Long Reach
Calif
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Pierpont
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Aty Hoffman
Federal Reserve Board
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Popular Court House
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R. Mass
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