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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1933
Page
5
Annapolis reports Gov. Albert C. Ritchie voting at 11 40 A M in his home precinct for the state repeal election. He noted he had planned this vote for twelve years and cast ballot number 105. Photographers captured the moment as a light turnout formed.
Ten robbers armed with shotguns and revolvers robbed the J. Gully bank in Farrell Pennsylvania of 5000 to 7000 dollars and kidnapped Carl Wild a 21 year old employee. They fled to Ohio in two cars and released Wild unharmed at Youngstown.
Eastern Shore reports show light turnout but predictions favor repeal of the 18th amendment. Kent County estimates wets to win by at least 200, a conservative figure. Dorchester County expects more activity later. one precinct with 600 voters had 37 ballots by 11 P.M. A Williamsport boy suffers a double leg fracture after a cow kick. Williamsport hires Lloyd Lemen as night patrolman.
A pear tree grows in a junkyard at Brenner and Lyon on North Jonathan Street, blooming again this summer despite surrounding scrap metal. Officials of Calumet Steel announce a $1,106,000 rail order from Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad, the largest since 1928. A fire at Braddock Heights summer home of Mr and Mrs L E Major causes about $1000 in damages.
NRA reports newspaper display advertising rose 16 percent from August 1932 across 25 cities signaling renewed business confidence. Recovery leaders including President Roosevelt convened a recovery council to review government efforts while Hugh Johnson pushed a midweek soft coal code agreement amid labor tension in western Pennsylvania.
William C. Grunow, president of the General Household Utilities Company, told about 300 distributors at a Chicago convention that the firm would start an intensive newspaper advertising campaign. He praised the daily press for aiding public support of the National Recovery Act and the improved public sentiment.
Milwaukee police halted two men as they attempted to steal a car. August Schweda, 28, was charged with burglary after officers found a cork and whiskey bottle pieces in the scene and recalled Schweda's pockets contained stashed items. A pursuit followed as one man leaped a fence and fell.
In Chicago on September 12 a house on Farrell street woke to find a tombstone in the front yard inscribed with May Sullivan who died May 14, 1931. The origin of the stone remains a puzzling mystery.
Two men were arrested last night by local deputy sheriffs and detained pending a Washington, D C investigation. Both strangers to the area. one tentatively linked to an alleged swindle at Boonsboro. Counterfeit money found locally prompted outreach to Washington police as charges await report.
State Senator 8 Scott Beck of Chestertown was named the port of Baltimore customs comptroller to replace Lawrence Towers. The $7 500 per year post audits the accounts of the customs collector. Beck, Democratic leader of Kent county, has been discussed as a future U S congressional candidate.
The Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railway withdrew its ICC merger application to acquire control of the Western Maryland Railway following a commission directive under the new railroad consolidation act. The plan had linked Western Maryland to Taplin interests of Cleveland for a Chesapeake Bay Great Lakes system later slated for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad assignment. Chester Billman, a white man, and Hazel Moore, a Black woman, were reported together in a car. Billman failed to appear for a hearing after posting bail, and the negress was dismissed.
Indications of a light but decided wet vote were reported at noon in Maryland during today’s state wide election on repeal of the 18th amendment and the county local option law. Repealists were optimistic predicting a wet victory by over three to one. Governor Albert Ritchie and Postmaster General James A. Farley spoke for repeal forces. Twenty four delegates were chosen to meet in Annapolis Oct 18 to act on the proposed amendment.
Overcast skies fail to dampen turnout as schoolchildren fill the noon hour and plans for a busy afternoon unfold. Directors report all exhibition departments full, with races set for 2 p m. despite weather. Sheesley Shows arrive from Detroit after railroad delays and plan ners tease an extra children s day. The agricultural display is extensive with crowded fruit and household exhibits and an acclaimed U S Department of Agriculture display. main hall and gallery are richly decorated for the event.
City announces no parking from 10 p m to 11 p m on multiple streets around the fairgrounds during the week. Traffic on Mulberry street restricted to northbound only in the same hours. Carroll Cooper Jr of Bester Long Co sustains four badly mashed fingers while operating an electric hammer.
A plan to arrest James Fur Sammons and hold him for Maryland authorities under 200000 dollar bond was reviewed by criminal court judges. Sammons, dodging arraignment on assault and vagrancy charges, forfeited 20000 dollars bond and a capias was issued. Judge Green and Chief Justice Sonneby discussed issuing a fugitive warrant and placing him under heavy bond. Sammons is sought in Maryland for a payroll robbery.
Captain of Police Clarence Emert announced today that one detective, an assistant, and 13 additional special policemen have been placed on duty during Fair Week. A number of them will be stationed at the Fairgrounds.
Maine voters chose to repeal federal prohibition by over two to one, electing an 80-member constitutional convention to ratify the 21st Amendment. Preliminary counts show repeal leading in all counties, with urban areas backing repeal and some rural pockets opposing. Governor Brann signaled prompt action on state implementation if federal repeal passes.
Colorado voters held a special election to decide whether to retain the 18th Amendment. Governor Ed Johnson predicted repeal would win by about two to one while anti repeal advocates urged rejection of the 21st amendment. Last November 416 082 cast ballots with 23 311 favoring repeal and 182 771 opposing.
A Mercer county fur buyer near Mer cer city reports trapping totals for the year: 4340 skunk 796 raccoon 30 muskrat 4400 opossum 102 mink 93 red fox five grey fox. The note locates the buyer about 50 miles from Pittsburgh and questions a Hudson's Bay Company link.
Local NRA officials expect instructions from Washington to handle grievances from both employers and employees. The plan allows investigations and reporting to state recovery boards, with conciliation pursued first. If deliberate violations persist after conciliation, strong action will follow. Frederick NRA headquarters has received the guidance and will process grievances. Krider arrested on bastardy warrant at Lancaster request.
Defiant army officers barricaded and besieged in the National hotel resisted President Ramon Grau San Martin's ultimatum to yield within hours. Backed by secret societies, 200 to 500 officers planned continued siege or possible battle to restore former President De Cespedes. Air force veteran Captain Mario Torres Menier warned of bloodshed as officials sought a peaceful resolution.
Harry Wilson, 63, of 128 North Jonathan Street, was held by police as a suspect in an assault on Mrs. Mullenix, 35 Fairground Avenue. She is in serious condition from shock and may be able to identify him. The attack occurred as she walked through an alley. a man leaped from bushes, grabbed her, and vanished. Lieutenant Wilson said Wilson was intoxicated and cannot recall the events.
Lois Chilcote and her parents set out from Roessner Avenue extended to Washington to begin nursing training at Sib fey Memorial hospital. A steering wheel failure caused a crash on a steep hill near Gaithersburg injuring Mrs Chilcote and Lois. Mrs Chilcote was released after treatment. Lois remained hospitalized to start medical care.
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