Reichstag Opens as Hitler Eyes Dictatorship
Potsdam March 21 The new Reichstag met today in the former Hohenzollern seat with President von Hindenburg delivering the opening address. Chancellor Hitler’s regime seeks dictatorial powers via an enabling act to last until April 3, 27, shifting lawmaking from the Reichstag and Reichsrat to the government and sidelining constitutional limits.
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Potsdam
Germany
Reichstag
Adolf “Hitler
Hohenzollerns
Paul’von “Hindenburg
Eafter
Hitler
von Hinder- Acre
Reichsrat
Juod
Citizenship Quiz Reveals Varying Presidential Knowledge
Examiner George Mackay reports 100 foreign residents applying for naturalization can identify Franklin D. Roosevelt as President, while many on the list do not know who Washington or Lincoln were. The March 21 note highlights gaps in basic U.S. history knowledge among applicants.
Hoarder Leaves Envelope in Mailbox Near Canton Office
An unidentified hoarder fearing a government expose placed an envelope containing old Solna in a mailbox addressed to the post office near Canton on March 22.
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Canton
Til
Solna
Local musician Madame Millicent Pinney dies at 66
Madame Millicent Pinney, well known local musician, died at noon at her home 17 east Lee street after complications. She was about 66, born in Baltimore, famed as a vocalist, toured with husband violinist, taught music in Hagerstown, composed and wrote columns. Survived by a son and daughter in Florida. Funeral Thursday 2:30 p.m. Kraiss mortuary chapel, Rev. F. H. Love officiating. Interment Rose Hill cemetery.
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Madame “Millicent Pinney
East Lee Street
Madame Pinney
Baltimore
Florida
John Kuhn
Kuhn Avenue
Mary L. Kuhn
Harry C. Kuhn
Jesse T. Kuhn
J. Lewis Bower
Harry Kuhn
West
Sallie Hager
Clara Childress
Richmond
Tillie Kuhn
Algo
Samual McPhern
Waynesboro
Church of the Brethren
Price’s
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Myrtle Kriner
Carrie Broward
Hagerstown
A. V. Kriner
Mary Boden
Annie Purdy
Mansfield
Price’s Church
H. M. Stover
Judge Sparks Compassion as Pauper Pleads Guilty
In March 21 4 Mrs Anna Kubelka of Madison walked 306 miles to plead guilty in Federal court to a prohibition law violation due to lack of transportation funds. The judge sentenced her to one day in custody of the Marshal and organized a collection to pay her homeward trip. She is described as the mother of all children.
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Springfield
Anna Kubelka
Madison
In Memoriam James Crippen Ady Family Message
In loving remembrance of husband and father James Crippen killed one year ago. What would I give to clasp his hand, his happy face to see, to hear his voice and see his smile that meant so much to me. Mrs James Crippen and Children.
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James Crippen
Ady
Great Rally in Ward No. 2 Delivers Campaign Tax and Industry Talk
Democratic rally in Ward 2 highlights city finances and tax cuts while contrasting Hagerstown’s engineering work with Frederick's. Speakers include Mayor hopeful W. Harry Reisner and supporters urging turnout for Roosevelt era programs to relieve unemployment. Next meeting set for Fourth Ward at Charlie Bair’s North Mulberry Street.
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Frederick
Hagerstown
W. Harry Reisner
Second Ward
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wingert
T. B. Seibert
Richard Duffey
Democratic Committee
Skating To Grow Thin In City Ladies Report
Large group of city ladies reportedly taking up outdoor roller skating to shed weight. Also notes Parke Geigers moving his drug store from Potomac and Antietam to South Potomac street around May 1.
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Lasalle
Parke Geigers
Potomac and
Antietam Streets
David P. Schindel
Potomac Street
Marble Champion May Earn Free Trip to Ocean City
The Morning Herald and Daily Mail seek the best marble shooter in Hagerstown and Washington County to crown a champion who will travel to Ocean City, New Jersey, for the National Marble Tournament. Eligible entrants are youths 14 and under who will not turn 15 before July 1, 1933. Elimination contests start around April 1 with city and county finals at local parks, likely City Park, followed by a trip to Ocean City if victorious.
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Ocean City
N. J
Atlantic Ocean
The
Morning Herald
Daily Mail
Hagerstown
Washington County
United States
B. J. Grimes
Harry E. Wolf
M. C.A. Boys’ Department
Herald and Mail
Herald-Mail Company
Red brewery wagons back from St Louis to Springfield
The first shipment of several beer wagons stored since Prohibition arrived from the Anheuser Busch Company in St Louis and were sent to carriage works to be painted bright red. The painter expects them ready by April 5. May cut pay. ANNAPOLIS March 21 The Senate stage is set for final action on Senator Joseph Allan Coads bill proposing a 116 percent reduction in judges pay.
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Springfield
Anheuser-Busch Company
St. Louis
Carriage Works
Annapolis
Senate
Joseph Allan Coad
New Deal Call in Hagere Town Campaign
In the final week of the Hagere Town campaign the Herald accuses the Democratic administration of waste and higher costs since 1920, noting tax rises from 276 900 in 1921 to over 390 000 today. It urges a new city leadership with Wertz for Mayor and several council candidates to cut municipal expenses and restore efficiency.
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Herald
Sity Democratic Organization
Ankeney
Hageretown
Water Department
Suide Aciely
Thiem
Democratic Organization
Mageratown
Dr. Wertz
Lushbaugh
Kemp
Coat
Nigh
Bowman
Beer Bill Prompts Hagerstown Brewery Reopening Celebration
Hagerstown Brewing Company plans soon to resume beer making after Washington legalizes beer. Officials say the law will bring prosperity with employment for about 300,900 men and $552 million in spending on plant repairs ingredients kegs bottles trucks cases and labels.
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Hagerstown Brewing Company
Brewing Company
Washington
Foday’s Stock Quotations From Stein Bros and Boyce
McComas Armatrang Building furnishes today’s stock quotations as supplied by Stein Bros and Boyce. The brief notice notes the source and location, listing no specific prices or symbols.
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Stein Bros. & Boyce
McComas
Armatrang Building
Local Grain Market Ad and Garden Seeds Notice
An old newspaper fragment advertises a Chicago grain market quotation service by The Stickell Sales Corporation and local notices for dances in Sharpsburg Maryland. It lists poultry brooders at $3.00, garden seeds, Bermuda onion plants, cabbage and tomato plants, fertilizers, and grass seeds with Ernest W. Miller as seedman.
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Poultry Fonts & Cts
Ernest W. Miller
Seedaman
Adv
Four men face robbery charges in Hancock hearing
Preston and Leater Bishop near Hancock and Harry Stotler and Willard Canfield were held under 5000 bail after a Hancock hearing before Justice Fire on charges of robbing Roy Lynch’s home last Saturday. Stotler confessed and implicated two others still sought. Baltimore grain notes follow.
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Preston
Leater Bishop
Hancock
Harry Stotler
Willard
Canfield
Justice Fire
Roy Lynch
Stotler
Four men held for questioning in kidnapping case
Youngstown Ohio March 21 Four men were held today for questioning in the kidnapping of Peter Myera Jr a 16 year old Masury boy The boys father said he did not believe the men were connected He claimed they are friends and he has known them for years Detectives Reed and two others arrested the men last night with no details learned from questioning them
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Youngstown
Peter Myera
Masury
Lieut
Willian Reed
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Severaces
Republican City Committee
Foday
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Dixie Ramblers
Baltimore Grain
Hager’s Market
New York State
Carload
Maine Irish Cobblers
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