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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1933
Page
6
About $12,000 has been collected in traders licenses, a third of the yearly total, with 1932 licenses expiring April 30. Merchants have until month end to renew without penalty, then a 10 percent increase on June 1. Five more beer licenses were issued yesterday, reaching 185 since April 7, as first license-fee distributions were mailed to county treasurers.
Major Russell P. Hartle who commanded American forces arrives in New York after a year in Philippines and China. he will reach Hagerstown within the week and be greeted by his father Barry M. Hartle and brother John H. Hartle. Dr R J McDowell of Keedysville joins the Washington County Hospital staff.
The Hitler regime used force to seize the national headquarters of Germany’s free trade unions and arrest top leaders including Theodor Leipart and Rudolf Wissell. Nazi officials said unions would be national rather than international and that Social Democrats were suppressed as the Dawes plan and labor links were reassessed.
In Pottsville Pennsylvania two men died and a third was critically burned when a car crashed into a gasoline distributing plant and ignited three tanks. Leo Stasco of Shenandoah was identified among the dead. another victim remained unidentifiable. John Mueller of Shenandoah suffered critical burns. Fire spread through nearby houses as debris shattered windows. rescuers faced intense heat.
President Roosevelt and congressional leaders push a quick windup of the extra session with June first week as the target. The agenda centers on railroad reorganization and a public works program, with emphasis on wrapping up emergency measures and advancing Mous although details vary by chamber. Senator Robinson outlined a calendar including the Tennessee Valley Authority and Muscle Shoals debate and the lame mortgage financing bill. the London economic conference looms as the broader backdrop.
Harold Ebersole of near Greencastle was fined 12.25 for reckless driving after an officer testified he drove with his right arm around his girlfriend, causing a zigzag path near Greencastle Pennsylvania. The incident occurred Sunday night as he was apprehended by police.
In Le Mars and Plymouth Crawford counties Iowa guards keep control under martial law after farm disturbance riots over mortgage foreclosures. 91 suspects in custody and 57 arrested in Plymouth plus 30 in Crawford, including a woman. A four member military council will rule preliminary hearings and gather evidence for civil trials. Civil courts remain closed until martial rule ends.
A seaplane crash at Zoni E Hydro airport killed Sergeant Lazzaretti and photographer Micchi. A second crash at Campo Formic at Udine killed Lieutenant Buffano and mechanic Baldoni.
A widow destroys a small frame dwelling on the Moose River bank near Rockwood Maine killing four. Victims include Mrs Evelyn Burke Mrs Fred Burke and two of their children Stephen age five and another child. A third child was severely injured tossed from a window and Joe Burke suffered burns. Fred Burke had guided fishermen and was away when the fire started.
President Roosevelt resumed international talks with Thomas Le Breton Argentine representative and Senor Le Breton in the White House. Wheat production control and trade relations were the top topics as the big four wheat nations including United States Canada Argentina and Australia discuss an agreement in Geneva starting May 10 with Henry Morgenthau Sr. named as American delegate.
The first sale of stocks in months was held this morning before the courthouse by Auctioneer Fred M. White. Two shares of Potomac Edison 7 percent preferred sold at 78.50 a share, two shares of Fair stock at 71.50 and 78.50, and one $100 water bond for 92.
Hagerstown’s upgraded sewage disposal plant began full operation this morning as the aerators were put into service. All city sewage will now be treated and meet state health department requirements for the first time. Settling tanks began receiving sewage about a week ago.
State health data released in Baltimore on May 2 shows Maryland's total population mortality rate for the quarter ended March 31 at 13.7 per 1000, a 2 percent drop from a year earlier. Baltimore City rate was 13.7 and counties 32.8.
Alton M. Welty of Funkstown, a St. John's College sophomore in Annapolis, has been named editor of The Rat Rat the college yearbook. He is the first second reader to receive the honor. he is the son of Mr and Mrs Franklin A Welty of Funkstown.
Gunplay over 48 hours leaves six men dead across East Tennessee. In Wartburg John Winnie died from a rifle shot during a neighborly dispute with Ben Hamby, who is jailed. Near New Market Bob Maple was killed. Wilburn Spencer jailed at Danbridge. At Newport a tourist camp dance hall death occurred when Ralph White was struck, breaking his neck. Jack Noe said Ralph Thomas struck White. In Nigs Creek church yard two men Harry Smith and Whitney Maream killed each other during a quarrel. Sherrod, 63, killed in Knoxville in a fight, with John Howard and Don Lawson held in connection.
President Roosevelt plans to travel to Chicago to open the World Fair in June while spending much of the summer away from Washington. The Chicago trip is tentative due to a June 1 Annapolis diploma ceremony, with a possible western swing if schedules shift. Summer plans hinge on Congress adjournment timing and the Groton School graduation of his son John.
Albany May 2 The governor Herbert H Lehman signed a bill amending domestic relations statutes to revoke recognition of common law marriages in New York. From today no marriage is valid unless solemnized according to law.
A man and a woman, both prison trusties, were arrested in Hartford after escaping from Jackson Michigan state prison. The woman posed as the warden’s daughter and the man as the warden’s chauffeur while claiming a tour along the coast. Authorities say the duo were fugitives.
Veteran Jacob S Coxey, former 1894 marcher leader, is allowed to speak in the House caucus room tonight about employment and credit prescriptions. Speaker Rainey and Rep Pou arranged the appearance in the Democratic chamber. A nurse, Miss Paling Brandt, 28, died by poisoning at her Baltimore home, authorities said.
Floyd Wink, 19, of near Hancock, fired at a barking dog that kept him awake. The rifle’s barrel exploded, injuring his legs with shrapnel. He bled heavily before a physician arrived. he is reported out of danger. Wink and his mother were by the Baptist church when the incident occurred.
Students from two junior high schools, with the Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce, near completion of a World Trade Map centered on Hagerstown. It lists local exporters and firms importing raw materials, aiming to show Hagerstown’s global trade reach. Firms already included are D. C. Beard and Co. to Southern Shoe Mfg. Co., Kreider-Reisner Aircraft, Pangborn Corp., and W. F. Prior Co., among others.
A monster storm system killed dozens and wounded hundreds in Louisiana Arkansas and Mississippi with a further tally in Missouri as rescue workers count the dead and clear wreckage. Minden and Arcadia in Louisiana along with Magnolia in Arkansas reported multiple fatalities and serious injuries while farms and homes were destroyed by tornadoes and torrential rain.
Bud Paterson and Frank Lee were each sentenced to three months in the House of Correction by Justice Richard H. Sweeney after arraignment this morning in city court. Peterson received his term for a disorderly house. Lee for vagrancy linked to a theft of a 100 pound potato sack from Hager Produce Market.
The Zimmerman Company also known as Keedysville received articles of incorporation from the State Tax Commission granting authority to issue 500 shares of common stock valued at 19 dollars and to operate a general merchandise business. Incorporators are Lillie M Zimmerman Henry K and Clea O Zimmerman.
London rumors claim President Roosevelt might join the world economic conference in London after talks in Washington. British officials and the Davis mission dismissed any official announcement or plan for his travel, though intrigue grew of possible invitation from Ramsay MacDonald and other foreign leaders.
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