Hearing on Harry Haller death explores cause and duty
Commissioner Charles D Wasgaman presided at City Hall in a state industrial accident hearing into the December 24 death of Harry Haller a former Western Maryland Railroad watchman. The inquiry weighs whether the death was accidental and if Haller was performing duties under Interstate Commerce Commission supervision. Attorneys for Mrs Willametta Haller and the railroad presented the case.
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Charles D. Wasgaman
State Industrial Accident Commission
Harry Haller
Western Maryland Railroad
Brilliant Banquet Ends State Knights of Columbus Convention
The seventeenth annual Knights of Columbus convention closes with a brilliant banquet in Baltimore. Nearly one hundred delegates and members attend as impromptu speeches follow the feast. New officers include E N Ganster, J J Doody, N J Herbert, E Walsh, K Barthett, with Wolfhope and Ganser named delegates to the Seattle national convention. The next state meeting will be in Baltimore.
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Knights OF Columbus
K of C
E. N. Ganster
Baltimore
Francis A. Wolfhope
Father Ripple
St. Johns Church
Victor Cook
Janac S. George
R. B. Darnell
J. M. Mooney
John J. Doody
Dr. McDevit
O’ Hara
Thomas
William C. Walsh
Thomas Finan
Father Conlon
Geo
Longerbeam
KE. N. Ganster
J. J. Doody
E. N. Ganser
the Knights of Columbus
Seattle
Waeh
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George
Freemasons Call for End to Arms Exports and Pray for Peace
New York May 12 Grand Master George Freifeld of the New York Grand Lodge urges 187000 Masons to campaign against arms shipments to warring Europe. He argues for a world fraternity strong enough to stop killing and to unite church and civic groups in promoting peace. Foreign lodges request for aid are routed through the Masonic War Relief Association. Belgium’s appeal is the only one demanding immediate action.
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New York
Europe
George Freifeld
Grand Lodge of Freemasons
New York State
Freifeld
Brotherhood of Man
Church of God
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of
Belgium
Masonic War Relief Association of
United States
Thompson Furniture Co. Loses Fire Suit in Federal Court
In Keyser West Virginia the Thompson Furniture Company sued the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad claiming sparks from an engine caused a fire that destroyed their building. The jury returned a verdict for the railroad after brief deliberation. Lawyers for the railroad included Frank C. Reynolds and Carville D. Benson. for the furniture company Harry G. Fisher Albert A. Doub and Walter C. Capper.
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Thompson Furniture Company
Keyser
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
United States District Court
Baltimore and Ohio
Frank C. Reynolds
Carville D. Benson
Baltimore County
George A. Pearce
Harry G. Fisher
Albert A. Doub
Walter C. Capper
Why Italy Will Fight Austria
Washington dispatches note diplomats cannot confirm a formal declaration of war by Italy yet military experts privately say such a move is nearly certain. They argue Austria may seek territory from Italy if neutrality ends and Teutonic Allies prevail, making Italy intervention in the Allies likely to protect Italy's safety.
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Washington
Italy
Austria
Legislature Sets Adjournment Date in May
Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania legislature agreed to adjourn on May 20 after a schedule fixed through May 12. Lawmakers finalize actions and prepare return procedures for the next session.
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Penn
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
French Offensive Advances on West Rhine Front
London May 12 French forces continue along the entire battle line west of the Rhine maintaining or advancing positions. German night counterattacks retook some trenches but could not halt the French general advance. Heavy reinforcements failed to check the French push with further advances expected today.
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London
Rheim
Jury Granted Rest After Court Absence
Circuit Court jury was dismissed until tomorrow as attorneys could not attend the morning session. J. B. Maxwell, 62, manager of Maxwell Brick Company at Welsh Pa, was injured by a fall from a high trestle and is now improving at his Park Street home. Lars Burger suffered three broken ribs from a stair fall on Columbia Street. his condition has improved.
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Maxwell
Maxwell Brick Company
Welsh, Pa
Park Street
Stein’s Ambulance
Lars Burger
Western Maryland Hospital
Columbia Street
German Physician W G Damm Opens South Mechanic Office
Dr W G Damm a German physician with Ph G and MD lists office at 44 South Mechanic Street. Office hours are until 12 a m with no Sunday hours.
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W. G. Damm
Ph. G
South Mechanic Street
Mogota
Hanover Street
MD. Ave
Bath and Gas
North Centre Street
Father not charged after shotgun attack on daughter's suitor
Woodburn Oregon May 12 grand jury declines to indict Charles Johnson for assault with a dangerous weapon after he fired a shotgun at a suitor who ignored a warning to stay away from his daughter. The ruling centers on a legal question of self defense and unwelcome visits.
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Woodburn
Ore
Charles Johnson
Plan to reopen long-closed copper mines along Delaware and Raritan Canal
Reports discuss reviving the historic copper mines along the Delaware and Raritan Canal in New Jersey after more than a century of closure. The proposal envisions mining activity resuming near the canal, with potential economic and environmental considerations.
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Delaware and Raritan Canal
New Jersey
Red Cross Names Devol to Lead During Leave
President Wilson appoints Brig. Gen. Carroll A. Devol as head of the American Red Cross with three months leave of absence from the Army to assume the new role and direct Red Cross operations.
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Wilson
American Red Cross
Carroll A. Devol
Red Cross
Devol
Army
Postal workers push for general wage advance in rising cost drive
The British National Joint Committee of Postal and Telegraph Association has decided to demand a general wage advance to meet the higher cost of living.
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British National Joint Committee of Postal and Telegraph Association
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Cumberland
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