Germany tightens import controls under Schacht plan
Berlin reports the government will expand import control departments from ten to twenty five to manage foreign currency permits and distribution. Three new decrees define control functions with economics and agriculture ministries overseeing permits for export-related manufacturing.
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Berlin
Germany
Fritz Sarnow
Hjalmar Schacht
Schacht
Control Departmienta
Reichsbank
United States
Ritchie Chides His Opponent at Conley Meeting
Baltimore speakers including Joseph W. McAllister Rev Clareneice Wolfe and Anita Snyder rallied for Conley at a ward meeting. U S Senator Phillips Lee Goldsborough and Harry W. Nice faced off against H Webster Smith in Maryland governor race debate. The speech criticized the old Republican leadership tied to federal jobs and called for state and county rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. McAllister
Baltimore
Conley
Baltimore City
Clarenice Wolfe
Smithaburg
Conley Wade
Anita Snyder
House of Delegates
Phillips Lee Goldsborough
Harry W. Nice
H. Webster Smith
Repubicans
Maryland
Sinbad
Old Order
Democratic candidates triumph in Maine elections amid tight margins
Former South Portland mayor Simon Hamlin wins a congressional seat by under 2000 votes while Hale defeats Harold Dubord for Senate. Governor Brann signals potential recount. Incumbent Edward Moran secures re election in the second district. Brewster appeals in the third district as Maine votes swing against the old guard and supports reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Hamlin
South Portland
Hamlin
Congress
Beedy
Hale
Senate
Harold Dubord
Zelma M. Dwinal
Camden
Roosevelt
Brewster
Uveerbeck
Tate
France Builds Stronger Wall Around Germany
Paris reports indicate Germany opposes a eastern security pact and fears a collective front in Europe. German officials say arms equality is a factor in avoiding a concert of nations. Paris notes France seeks closer Franco Italian ties while Italy favors German rearmament. Some say Germany wishes good terms with France yet seeks influence on the Danube and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Germany
Reich
Poland
Russia
League of Nations
Italy
Danube
Warnings of Other Ship Fires Heard In Caribbean Region
George Grant Mason Jr of Pan American Airways cited anonymous danger warnings in the Caribbean area. Havana port police chief Captain Oscar Hernandez believes the Morro Castle was set afire off the New Jersey coast by an agent of the Caribbean bureau of the Third Internationale, who boarded as a passenger with inflammable baggage.
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George Grant Mason, Jr
Pan-American Airways
Caribbean
Oscar Hernandez
Havana
Morro Castle
New Jersey
Third Internationale
Graf Zeppelin Flew Low Over French War Maneuvers
In Belanc on France on September 11 the Graf Zeppelin appeared from the mist during French mock invasion drills. The airship flew below 1000 feet as soldiers simulated defense along the threatened front, while military leaders observed the exercise intended to guard France’s borders.
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Belancon
France
Germany
South America
Graf
Deaths of Grace Adams and Alice Miller in Middletown and Berkeley Springs
Grace Lucille Adams wife of Paul Adams of Middletown died at Frederick City Hospital aged 17. Survived by husband, parents Roy and Mrs Delaughter, six sisters, two brothers and step relatives. funeral at Grosenickle Church near Ellerton led by Rev. Stottlemyer. Alice Miller daughter of Niles and Miller Berkeley Springs died at Washington County Hospital aged 16 after a heart attack. survived by parents and sisters Lillian Carty and Carolyn Bue, brother Gileanor, remains to Suter Funeral Home. funeral announcements later. References to talking pictures and Czech employment noted in brief.
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Grace Lucille Adams
Paul Adams
Middletown
Frederick City Hospital
Roy Delaughter
Clinton Brunner
Smithaburg
Harry Gladhill
Myeraville
Harry Bussard
Gail Gaver
Hagerstown
Upton Grossnickle
Grosenickle Church
Ellerton
Irving Stottlemyer
Alice Miller
Niles
Miller
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
Washington County Hospital
Lillian Carty
Carolyn Bue
Gileanor
Suter
Irish Armament Company Denies Indiscriminate Sales
London based Irish Armament Company head Capt John Ball rejects sensational claims of secret stock shipments to illicit factions. He insists the Solely Armament company complies with US and other governments laws and even their wishes. Ball criticizes the Washington inquiry as incomplete and stresses British firms operate openly while acknowledging some officials may be courted during sales.
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United States
London
American Armaments Company
Solely Company
John Ball
Solely Armament Company
Ball
Washington
Armaments
Kipling
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Great Britain
Royal Air Force
Meeting on Virtues Discusses Courtesy at St Pauls C E
At the suggestion of the pastor Rev W L Remsberg the St Pauls Lutheran C E Society of Funkstown held a fear lesson Milton Hines led in place of Charles Kline The group will discuss Basic Virtues Courtesy on September 16 with Junior Hoff master leading
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W. L. Remsberg
St. Pauls Lutheran C. E. Society
Funkstown
Milton Hines
Charles Kline
Hoffmaster
Birthday thief robs Leo OBrien of new bicycle
In Pittsburgh on September 11 Leo OBrien, aged 16, bought a lock for a new bicycle but found it stolen after leaving a hardware store. The details note the birthday as a cause for the tale of misfortune.
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Pittsburgh
Leo O'Brien
UKES MAKE PLANS FOR DANCE AT GATEWAY INN BARN
Williamsport Chapter of the Walton League met last night to set a square dance at the Gateway Inn barn on Friday night September 28 and a Pix Toast and a hooting match in mid October.
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Williamsport
Gateway Inn
Hunt Cause of Disaster Off Jersey
Havana port officials tightened controls on Morro Castle investigations. Only select crew and port police may board vessels in port, with baggage handled on the dock. Capt. Oscar Hernandez noted progress and anticipated results within two days. No U S government request yet, but aid offered if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Morro Castle
Oscar Hernandez
Captain Hernandez
Navy
United States
Bitterness in Fight to Win Control in Republican Ranks
The article describes fierce intra party battles within Republican circles as they prepare for county elections. It notes goreheads and diehards aligning with factions, candidates urged to choose sides, and the certainty of sharp infighting and political knifing at the polls.
Butler motorists fined for long‑standing square law
In Butler Pennsylvania on September 11 readers learn that a 1906 ordinance bans motor vehicles on the public square to protect pedestrians from frightened horses and runaways. The law, though unenforced for years, remains in force with fines from 1 to 100 dollars per violator.
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Butler
Lightning cures his toothache in electric shock tale
In Bergamo Luigi Spampatti recounts an electric shock during a storm that cured his toothache promising a real high powered treatment. He reports no further toothache after the incident and credits lightning for the relief.
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Bergamo
Italy
Luigi Spampatti
Spampatti
Chicago Grain Market Quotations by Stein Bros and Moyce
Quotations from the Chicago grain market provided by Stein Brothers and Moyce from the McGomad Armatrong Building give latest price ranges and bid offers for corn wheat and oats amid trading day activity. The report notes firming prices on futures as traders react to supply estimates and export demand.
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Stein Bros. & Moyce, McGomad-Armatrong Building
NRA to reorganize under president and Johnson plan
President Roosevelt and Hugh S. Johnson, NRA administrator, agreed on principles for immediate NRA reorganization to remove overlapping functions and simplify the recovery unit. They outlined three branches executive judicial and legislative with Johnson leading the executive branch and the judicial handling labor disputes and code duties. The legislative agency will fix policy as work continues pending legislation.
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Hydp Park
N.Y
Roosevelt
Hugh &. Johnson
NRA
White House
Johnson
Cotter Eheem
National Recovery Administration
Shortage of Skilled Men in County Building Boom
A building surge in the area is underway with many skilled workers on Western Maryland Railroad bridges and new county projects. Occupancy planned by October, with hospital and post office work, Elks Club addition near completion, and bids to follow post office plans finalized by architects Motwain White of Baltimore. Communion set stolen at Ascension Episcopal Church in Westminster, police report note.
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Western Maryland Railroad
Ibridgre
Elks, Club
Washing County Hospital
Baltimore
Randy
Treasury Department
Westminster
Ascénsion Episcopal
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Asbury Park
N. J
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U. S
C. &. Meeting
Leo
George W. Rogers
Bayonne
Staten Island
Rogers
Hunt
Jersey
Norfolk
Virginia
West Norfolk
Frank Ricks
James Nixon
Cumberland
Department of Commitrce
New York
Stel Bros
Boyce, McComas-Armatrong Building
Open
Canseca
Amer
Atchison Eae
B&o
Beth, Steel
J.T. Case
Chrysler
Consol
Crown Ck
DuPont Wenee Aby
Gen. Foods
Gen. Motors
Goodyear
D. Dist'l
N.Y. Central
North Amer
Penna. R.R
Weeee Once
A Ltd
U. S. Steel
United Aircraft
Union Pacific
Western Union
West
Loews
Texas Corp
Warner Bros
Chicago Grain Market
INRA
Harry E. Newkirk
Washington County
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