Nephew of Chief Justice Slain in Detroit Suburb
Howard Carter Dickinson prominent New York attorney and chief justice Charles Evans Hughes’s nephew was found bullet riddled in a Detroit suburb. A mysterious woman, last seen with Dickinson, is sought as police investigate a killing that followed his arrival to settle a claim against the Yawkey estate. He was reportedly killed robbed and his body dumped from a car away from the crime scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Carter Dickinson
New York
Charles Evans Hughes
Detroit
Dickinson
William H. Yawkey
Elizabeth Witherspoon
Mission To Hold Revival July 4 at 10 A.M.
The Pentecostal Mission at 113 South Cameron Street led by Rev. J. B. Shade will host an all day revival on July 4. Rev. W. F. Crawford of Harpers Ferry will lead morning worship and sermon, Rev. A. W. Miller of Hagerstown will lead afternoon worship and sermon, and a visiting minister will preach at 8 P.M. An 18‑piece orchestra from Fairmont will provide music. Luncheon will be served for out of town visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentecostal Mission
South Cameron Street
J. 8
Shade
W. F. Crawford
Harpers Ferry
W. Va
A. W. Miller
Hagerstown
Mission Dining Hall
Fairmont
Entry At Middletown Station Reports Bold Theft
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad station at Middletown was entered last night through a front window. A burglar, likely without breaking glass, took cash from the building while freight remained undisturbed. Papers and records were rifled but nothing else appeared missing by noon. An investigation is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Middletown
Jock
Man Killed By Famous Flier In Cumberland
Cumberland Maryland July 1 a man struck by the Baltimore and Ohio Capitol Limited train was identified as William C Lindamood 51 a Celanese Corp of America machinist He was returning from the Cumberland airport and stepped into the train path to avoid a freight His widow and one child survive
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio
Capitol Limited
William C. Lindamood
Celanese Corporation of America
Formaldehyde in Canned Sea Foods Reported
Norwegian researchers report formaldehyde may occur naturally in canned sea foods in undetermined amounts though prohibited as a preservative in most countries.
Panama and Morgan plunder and Lincoln bed superstition
A historical note links a dormouse reference to sleepiness with Panama once the richest American city after Carthagena, renowned for 60 foot walls. It recalls Henry Morgan sacking Panama and taking 175 mule loads of plunder. It also mentions Lincoln’s nine foot four poster bed in the White House, said to bring ill luck to sleepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
America
Carthagena
Henry Morgan
Lincoln
White House
Abraham Lincoln
Pickets Halt Potato Shipments Under Historic Viaduct
The Thomas Viaduct near Baltimore, world’s oldest stone arch crossing the Patapsco, marks its centenary in daily service. Opened July 1935 after a bold test by a six ton locomotive, the bridge has withstood heavier trains and remains a monumental engineering feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patapsco River
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington
Philip E. Thomas
Widow Named Beneficiary Of Mr. Lupton
The will of Daniel Walker Lupton, Winchester businessman and orchardist, died in Oberlin Ohio visiting his daughter, is admitted to probate. All real and personal property go to his wife Victoria Noel Lupton, who is executrix. Bond of $6000 posted with Aetna Casualty as surety. Appraisers named: Walker Bond, Jolliffe, Pidgeon, Bushnell, Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Walker Lupton
Prom
Winchester
Oberlin College
Ohio
Aetna Casualty and Surety Company
Hartford, Conn
M. M. Lynch
Harry K. Russell
Walker Bond
Joseph L. Jolliffe
Lewis Pidgeon
George B. Bushnell
Earl Dixon
Banking Bill Reported In Changed Form
The administration banking bill was reported to the Senate banking committee in a revised form. It keeps credit control with a majority of the Federal Reserve Board and creates an open market committee of seven board members and five reserve bank representatives to oversee credit policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Federal Reserve Board
Administration
Senate Banking Committee
Glass
Womanless Wedding at Middletown Grange Planned for July 6
Plans for an elaborate free entertainment The Womanless Wedding at Stewart's Filling Station are announced by Middletown Grange chair Ashley Brumback with a long listed cast including Raymond Sutphin as bride and Byron Brumback as bridegroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart’s
Middletown Grange
Ashley Brumback
Brumback
B. O. Brumback
E. R. McDonald
Kathryn Funk
Jean Baker
the Grange
Raymond Sutphin
Byron Brumback
D. N. Grover
Bride
C. W. Foltz
Herbert Brumback
Dave Rhodes
W. M. Davison, Jr
Russell Sutphin
Spain
Lundar Baker
Arthur William Grover
Clyde Brumpack
E. M. Funk
R. H. Baker
George Baker
Malcolm Brumback
Don Downall
Winston Baker
James L. Downall
Knowall
Garland Snapp
Eldon Brumback
Junior Stewart
Nelson Gruver
R. H. Hammond
Boyd McDonald
Ashby Brumback
Beverly McCracken
Garland Hammond
Mrs. Mary Catherine Beeler Dies at Lebanon Church
Mrs. Mary Catherine Beeler, 84, died at her home near Lebanon Church after months of heart illness. Born July 20, 1850 in Frederick county, she was the daughter of Daniel and Adeline Ritenour, widow of Joel Beeler, and a Lebanon Lutheran Church member. Surviving: daughter Mrs. J. J. Pangle of Cannonsburg, son Arthur F. Beeler of Lebanon Church, brother B. F. Ritenour of Strasburg, and sisters Mrs. Virginia Frye of Strasburg and Mrs. Ephriam Pifer of Relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Catherine Beller
Lebanon Church
Frederick County
Beeler
Daniel and
Adeline Robinson Ritenour
Joel Beeler
Lebanon Lutheran ‘Church
J. J. Pangle
Cannonsburg
Arthur
Would Consider Taxing Program Next November
In Washington on July 1 a Republican proposal urged a special congressional session in November to tackle the administration tax program. Senator Hastings of Delaware introduced a joint resolution through Senator Hastings while out of town, proposing adjournment after finishing current business and reconvening November 28 to consider revenue questions. McNary sought a one day delay but planned to bring the measure up at the first chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
McNary
Hastings
Congress
Budge Reaches Wimbledon Semi Finals After Upset
Donald Budge the flaming redhead from Oakland California defeated Henry Wilfred Austin England's second ranking player 3 8 10 8 6 4 7 5 to reach the Wimbledon semi final in a dramatic upset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimbledon
Eng
Donald Budge
Flaming
Oakland
Calif
Henry Wilfred
Bunny) Austin
England
Air Tour Committee Studies Plans in Richmond
A Richmond meeting of the statewide air tour committee, including chairman Dave Satterfield and treasurer A H Pettigrew, reviewed early fall plans and potential airport sites in Virginia. The gathering at the Hotel Richmond featured guests from the Richmond Aero Club and Langley Field film reels. A site for an official airport in Richmond is being sought by a W Nelson Page led committee, with a promising offer reportedly received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Andrew Bell
Dave Satterfield
A. H. Pettigrew
Langley Field
W. Nelson Page
Ole Miss Descent Surpassed World Flight Record
Meridan Mississippi July 1 Fred and Al Key became undisputed world endurance fliers by 12:01 PM passing the 647 hour 28 minute 30 second unofficial mark set in 1930. They had earlier defeated the 553 hour 41 minute 30 second official Chicago record by John and Kenneth Hunter. They plan to descend at 6:30 PM.
Longshoremen Gun Fight Over Loading Queen City
Lake Charles La July 1 A gun fight broke out on the waterfront as two opposing longshoremen unions battled over loading the British steamship Queen City Eight longshoremen were wounded two critically in hand to hand fighting pistols and shotguns. After eight men lay wounded both sides waited heavily armed for the other to move. Sheriff Henry Reil telegraphed Gov O K Allen to call out the militia and Adjutant Ray mond Fleming was ordered from Camp Beauregard to assist at daybreak.
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Lake Charles
Queen City
Henry Reil
O. K. Allen
Raymond Fleming
Camp Beauregard
Hhar
Trisant General
Quesenberry Goes On Trial Pleading Not Guilty
In Leesburg Virginia Tom Quesenberry a moonshiner stands trial for the slaying of Alexandria policeman Clarence J McClary after the court overruled ten point plea in abatement quash of indictment and venire. The defense motions were denied without argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
Tom Quesenberry
Clarence J. McClary
Alexandria
Bayliss
State Officer Bayliss Returns From Leesburg Witness in Quesenberry Trial
State Officer R E Bayliss returned from Leesburg where summoned as a witness in the case against Tom Quesenberry the mountain character on trial for the slaying of an Alexandria policeman. Federal officers and others pursued Quesenberry after he allegedly wounded another man. Jury selected this afternoon and witnesses told to appear tomorrow morning as the trial was set to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Bayliss
Leesburg
Tom Quesenberry
Mountain
Alexandria
Quesenberry
No Improvement in Potato Situation on Eastern Shore
A price-boost campaign among farmers and pickets raised wholesale levels to $2.00 per barrel, with independent truckers allowed across the state line on signed price passes. Retail prices in Salisbury rose two cents to 27 cents per peck, while Philadelphia reports reflect higher market quotes due to growers strike action and reduced shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Salisbury
Philadelphia
Virginia
Government Market Bureau
Potatoes Rally Drives Prices as Eastern Shore Strike Bites
No 1 potatoes sell today at 2.40 to 2.50 a barrel wholesale, higher than last week, with Eastern Shore, North Carolina, and Norfolk shipments guiding the market. A Virginia Eastern Shore blockade kept a sharp vigil to curb price cuts, while growers press Congress for action on a potato bill to ensure cost plus profit.
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North Carolina
Norfolk
Thursay
New York
Vigil
Painter
Vercentato
Virginia
Era Shore
Maryland
Congressional Aid
Bland
D. Va
Accomac
Northampton
Marvin Jones
Committee On Agriculture
Congress
Potatoes Strike Code Enforces Area Embargo and Truck Rules
Growers impose a voluntary code during a mass meeting to regulate potato movement. A complete embargo on No 2 cull potatoes is declared, with digging and loading resuming under strict rules. Trucks must carry an invoice and adhere to pass through picket lines. direct farm purchases permitted with witnesses. Retail potato prices in Richmond range from 2.50 to 3.80 per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horntown
Richmond
More Paralysis Cases In State
Richmond Virginia reports eight infantile paralysis cases over the weekend raising total in state since June 1 to 43 and passing the previous 35 on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
State Health Department
Virginia
Colored Woman's Funeral Tomorrow in Baltimore Area
Funeral services for Carrie Robinson, a colored woman, will be held at 3 o clock tomorrow afternoon at Payneiter funeral home with Rev Laws presiding. Interment follows at Orrick Cemetery. She is survived by her brother James Jones of this city, two aunts Edith Ray of Montclair New Jersey and Helen Allen of Harrisburg Pennsylvania, and her grandmother Molly Jones of Harrisburg.
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Carrie Robinson
Baltimore
Payneter
Rev. Laws
Orrick Cemetery
James Jones
Edith Ray
Montclair
N. J
Helen Allen
Harrisburg
Molly Jones
Hear Cases In Police Court
Several cases were tried in police court this morning. The docket includes Oliver Brooks of South Market Street for a statutory charge at 10.25 dollars, Charles Hardy Grim of Kernstown for reckless driving at 15.25, George Ash of Haddox Street for drunk at 10.25, James Armstead of North Market Street for drunk at 10.25, W. T. Payne of Bunker Hill WV for drunk at 10.25, Clifton Lofton of Millwood Avenue for drunk at 10.25, Charles Franks of East Cecil Street for drunk at 10.25, Cecil Williamson of North Main Street for fighting at 2.50 and costs, and Gilbert Kline of East Baker Street for fighting at 289 pounds and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee We Hott
Oliver Brooks
South Market Street
Charles Hardy Grim
Kernstown
George Ash
Haddox Street
James Armstead
North Market Street
W. T. Payne
Bunker Hill
W. Va
Clifton Lofton
Millwood Avenue
Charles Franks
East Cecil Street
Cecil Williamson
North Main Street
Gilbert Kline
East Baker Street
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Howard C. Dickinson
Eastern Shore
Associated Press
Mr. Lupton
Aetna
Surety
Ole Miss
Gerald Thompson
Mildred Hallmark
Peoria
Riverside
Montgomery Ward
S. Loudoun St
Winchester, Va
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