Democrats in Roaring Meet Last Night in Hagerstown
A lively Democratic gathering at the Grice building heard mayoral candidate W Harry Reisner and five council hopefuls describe issues and goals. President George A Reed promised party unity behind the nominees as Senator William D Byron and other officials spoke on city finances and representation.
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Democratic Organization Club
Grice
General Assembly
W. Harry Reisner
Alan A. Harbaugh
W. Lee Elgin
Tarke Geiger, Sr
Clyde Bowera
Aaron B. Reecher
George A. Reed
Club
Reed
Hagerstown
William D. Byron
Joseph W. Mish
House of Delegates
Richard Duffey
Democratic Committee
T. el Seibert
Mr. Seibert
Japanese Patrol Annihilated Near Fanchin Kow
A Halfengkow dispatch reports a Japanese patrol attacked by a superior Chinese force at Fanchin Kow yesterday. All Japanese soldiers were killed, with no casualty numbers provided.
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Tokyo
Rengo
Halfengkow
Great Wall Passage
Fanchinkow
Chinena
Railway freight loadings drop in week ending March 11
The American Railway association reports revenue freight loadings for the week ended March 11 at 437,813 cars, down 40,014 from the prior week and 137,868 from the same week a year ago, in Washington data released today.
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Washington
The
American Railway Association
Tragedy at cemetery ends in family deaths
Philadelphia March 18 A 28 year old railway mail clerk Gilbert Friend from Plant City Florida and his three young children were found shot to death today at the grave of his wife in Upper Darby. The children Robert eight Helen six and Kenneth seven months lay close together under a blanket near the mother's grave. Friend lay beside them with a pistol nearby and a bullet wound in his head. Police say Marianne, the wife, died January 6 at age 26. The couple’s names appear on the wife’s headstone. Police believe grief led Friend to kill the children then himself. A note in his car read I must go to join her whom we love so greatly. I do as I believe right about our children, considering the fact that I must go May God forgive me if I be wrong.
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Philadelphia
Gilbert Friend
Plant City
Fla
Upper Darby
Friend
Robert
Helen
Kenneth
Marianne
Brothers Die on Same Day in Coincidental Tragedy
A letter from the Cleveland Chief of Police asked Cleveland officials to notify David Beaner, colored, in this city, of his brother Frank Beaner’s death at Charity Hospital in Cleveland. Captain J J Cassidy learned David had died several days earlier at his home, then died here the same day and within hours of Frank’s death.
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J. J. Cassidy
Cleveland
David Beaner
Frank
Charity Hospital
Cassidy
David
Car Towed After Wedding in Philadelphia
William Johnson wed Elizabeth Houck at Arch Street Methodist Episcopal Church on March 18. Upon leaving, he discovered the police towing squad had moved his car for violating parking law.
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Philadelphia
William Johnson
Elizabeth Houck
Arch Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Businesslike Hagerstown aims for progress under Reisner
The piece argues for March 27 election of W Harry Reisner as mayor to continue fiscally responsible governance. It credits ten years of Democratic administration with new water sewerage and light systems, a strong market and park system, a low tax rate, debt reduction, and bank surpluses, contrasting with a prior Republican deficit. It urges five Democratic councilmen to support cohesive leadership.
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Hageratown
Hegerstown
W.harry Reisner
Vein of Coal Discovered Near Hancock on Maryland Line
A coal vein with profitable potential was found on Ed Ridden’s farm along the Warfordsburg Road west of Hancock in Washington County near the Maryland Pennsylvania line. Samples are being assayed, a wharf was sunk beside the vein but water-filled after heavy rains, and several unemployed locals helped uncover the vein.
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Washington
Indian Springs
Clearspring
Details of Governor Budget Reductions Revealed in Maryland
Maryland officials face drastic budget cuts as Governor Ritchie discloses an additional 2.8 million trim beyond prior reductions. The plan leaves agency allocations flexible, with a 400 thousand treasury reserve for essential function impairment relief. Major reductions include public schools 491,911 and the State Roads Commission 423,940, along with motor vehicles and university cuts.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Ritchie
Treasury
State Roads Commission
Cermak Estate Bequeathed to Family and Charities
Chicago March 18 probate filing shows Mayor Anton J. Cermak left an estate valued at 250000 to his immediate family with 17000 going to charities. The will names charities and distributes the remaining assets to relatives, reflecting the late mayor's wishes.
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Chicago
Anton J. Cermak
Cermak
Emergency Bank Regulations To Stay In Force
Maryland bank rules remain in effect with six new regulations for non Federal Reserve members. Banks not yet open normally must prepare a detailed asset appraisal, describing each item with book value and present worth, for approval by the bank commissioner. State banks face reorganization under the order to protect customers.
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Baltimore
John Ju Ghingher
State Bank Commissional
Maryland
Ghingher Hag
Federal Reserve System
Ghingher
Hanson Promoted to First Lieutenant in Infantry Reserve
Second Lieutenant Henry W. A. Hanson of this city has been promoted to first lieutenant in the Infantry Reserve, according to a War Department announcement released today.
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Henry W. A. Hanson
Leutenant
War Department
Duke of Abruzzi Dies in Mogdishu
The Duke of Abruzzi, cousin of King Victor Emmanuel and renowned explorer, died in Mogdishu Malta today after arriving three weeks ago to seek recovery from arteriosclerosis.
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Mogdishu
Malta
Abruzzi
Victor Emmanuel
Collections Jump In Tax Revenues Across Days
Income tax collections on March 16 rose to 35.6 million dollars, up from 13.9 million the day before, but still far below the 5.81 million recorded on March 16, 1932.
Heavy Term For Bonus Marcher in Reading Pa
Chief Running Wolf, a leader of the bonus expeditionary force, received a six to 12 year term in the Eastern Penitentiary after conviction of shooting his estranged wife to death in a restaurant. General Pelham D. Glassford testified to his character, influencing the voluntary manslaughter verdict despite the commonwealth seeking the death penalty. He was charged with planning to kill his 27 year old wife Etta. he shot himself as she lay dying.
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Reading
Running Wolf
Pelham D. Glassford
Bonus
Eastern
Glassford
Washington, D. C
Commonwealth
Etta
Drowning at Kemp's Mill Follows Bell Family Tragedy
Keller Bell Jr 16 drowned in Cotocheague near Kemp's Mill while fishing in heavy winter clothing. The event marks a second tragedy linked to Keller B Bell, former county tax collector, following Martin Luther Bell's 1930 motorcycle death nearby. Clyde Daugherty witnessed the drowning as rescuers hunted the seven foot deep, swollen river for the body. A $25 reward was offered by the father for recovery.
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Kemp's Mill
Keller Mason Bell
Keller B. Bell
Martin Luther Bell
Cotococheague
Bell
Keller, ‘Jr
Clyde Daugherty
Blizzard Adds Six Missing From Denver Trip
In Colorado a Catholic priest two nuns and three students were missing after a trip from Idaho Springs toward Denver. Snow and possible misdirection hinder searchers as posses seek the group that left at 4 30 p m yesterday for a debate participation. The party includes Rev Fr C M Johnson Sisters Ethelbert and Finnian and students Ida Donato John Callahan and Joseph Fitzsimmons. Also noted Josephus Daniels took his oath of office in Raleigh.
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Denver
Colo
Idaho Springs
Here
C. M. Johnson
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Ethelbert and
Finnian
Cathedral High School
Ida Donato
John Callahan
Joseph Fitzsimmons
Two Held for Bold Hold-Up at Hancock
Harry Stotler and Red Canfield, taxi drivers, were arrested after police identified them as part of a gang that forced entry into Roy Lynch’s home near Hancock at 1 AM. Mrs. Lynch was coerced to hand over 85 dollars. the suspects allegedly returned for a second entry with revolvers. Roy Schetromps aided by summoning help.
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Harry Stotler
Red Canfield
Roy Lynch
Hancock
Stotler
Canfield
France Considers Paying U S War Debt
Paris reports that a resolution by Rene Richard proposes placing a credit of 19 million dollars at the disposal of the U S government for the deferred interest due December 15, 1932, with government position still doubtful and support from former Premiers for payment. The motion follows debate on whether France should honor the war debt.
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Paris
United States
France
Chamber of Deputies
Rene Richard
Edouard Daladdier
Herrio
Painleve
M. Richard
United States of America
M. Heriot
Lyons
Maryland Governor and Senator Meet Roosevelt in Washington
President Roosevelt hosts Governor Ritchie and Senator Tydings of Maryland in Washington to discuss local matters. Baltimore bankers Howard Bruce and Prevost Boyce accompany the Maryland officials. the Governor calls the talks very satisfactory and purely local.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Ritchie
Senator Tydings
Maryland
Baltimore
Howard Bruce
Prevost Boyce l
Tydings
Farm Groups Back Plan Of President Washington
Six national farm organizations urged speedy approval of the administration farm relief measure in a Capitol Hill letter to members of Congress. The letter, received as the House agriculture committee opened, was signed by Be A. O Neal of the American Farm Bureau Federation and other leaders from Grange, Farmers National Grain Corporation, American Cotton Cooperative Association, National Livestock Marketing Association and the National Committee of Farm Organizations.
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Washington
Congress
Capitol Hill
House Nariculture Committee
BE. A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
L. J. Taber
National Grange
C .E. Hui
Farmers National’ Grain’ Corporation
Henry
American Cotton Cooperative Association
Charles E. Ewing
National Livestock Marketing Association
Ralph Snyder
National Committee of Farm’ Orginiztatons
Peru Occupation of Territory Condemned by League
League of Nations council unanimously adopted a report condemning Peru for occupying territory ceded by treaty to Colombia and demanding immediate evacuation by Peruvians. Colombia accepted the report. Peru asked the council to open inquiries rather than adopt it.
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Geneva
League of Nations Council
Peru
Colombia
Weekly Weather Outlook For North And Middle Atlantic
Weather outlook beginning Monday shows rain in southern and central areas with snow or rain in the far north. Cooler early in the week, then rising temperatures Thursday and Friday, turning colder again by Saturday night with generally fair conditions most of the week and showers likely late Friday or Saturday.
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North
Middle Atlantic States
US May Move Toward Recognizing Soviet Russia
Washington dispatch reports growing belief in Washington that the U S may soon recognize Soviet Russia as interest spreads for renewed relations gains pace. Norman H. Davis may confer with Maxim Litvinoff at Geneva to break ice. Davis travels as American chairman with ambassadorial rank to push tariff trade and markets for U S cotton and machinery.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Russia
Moscow
Detlef
Norman H. Davin
Maxim Litvinoff
Geneva
Soviet Russia
Davia
Deflake
Decision on Beer Strength to Be Decided in Washington
Washington reports Congress negotiates over beer strength as 3.2 or 3.06 percent alcohol, with House and Senate conferees meeting informally to reach a compromise before Roosevelt signs. If approved, the measure takes effect 15 days after signature, allowing beer sales in the first week of April and a $6 tax on each 31 gallon barrel.
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Washington
Thanimal Gressional
House
Senate
Senatd
Ite
Pat Harrison
Minsissippi
Harrison
Roosevelt
Drys To Test New Beer Bill Likely To Become Law
Washington reports that the bill legalizing beer is headed for passage and that unified prohibitions plan an early court test of its constitutionality. Dr Clarence True Wilson says an injunction would block sale as soon as the measure becomes effective likely in April.
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Washington
Clarence True Wilson
Rallies to Be Held in Wards by Democrats
Democratic rallies are planned in Hagertown wards during the coming week. Ward 2 hosts a monater rally at the South Hagerstown Fire Company hall with mayoral and council candidates, while Ward 4 gathers at North Mulberry Street near Charles Bair's. Ward 1 rally slated for Thursday with location to be announced. more events to follow. Republicans plan opposition to these ward gatherings as they resume activity.
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Hagerm
South Hagerstown Fire Company
Charles Bair
North Mulberry Street
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