Court hears old action in Taylor County circuit court
The case of Gene W. Ford against Charles F. Thomas and Taylor County residents opened yesterday in the circuit court with Ford claiming a sum owed for counsel fees tied to a road bond issue from years past. The fifteen defendants were endorseries on the bonds and retained the attorney.
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Attorney Ford files injunction against the county court
Reported action shows Attorney Ford filing an injunction against the county court. Previous jury trial airings here have often ended in disagreements, according to those acquainted with the case.
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Dam Break Floods Homes Across Maryland Reserve
Forty million gallons burst a 15 foot dam at the Maryland National Guard reservation flooding cellars of several homes and killing many chickens. Rouserville was in the water’s direct path as streets and cellars flooded. a highway and a Western Maryland Railroad trestle escaped damage.
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Seville Town Destroyed by Floods After Landslide
Bogota reports that about forty people are believed drowned and over a hundred injured when the Quilgace river diversion from a landslide floods Seville in the Cauca department. Seville, a town of about 6,000, suffered near total destruction.
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W Hathaway Injured in Lumberport Crane Accident
W Hathaway a clam shell engineer with the Baltimore and Ohio railroad was seriously injured near Lumberport when his left foot was crushed while loading cars. A brakeman rescued him and he was rushed to St Mary's hospital in Clarksburg for X rays. He was returned to his home to recover this afternoon.
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Monongahetes West Point Public Service Opens Room
The Monongahetes West Point Public Service Company opened a new room at 142 Latrobe Street in Crafton. Intended as a storage space for electrical appliances the room will not serve as a sales area and aims to improve service to residents. Rosenberg in East Prussia reports on June 19 states President Von Hindenburg is hale and hearty after attending a luncheon. Berlin later disputed the health report.
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Two Deaths In Chicago From Heat
Heat wave continues to press on Chicago area with two deaths attributed to the heat and several prostrations reported. Thunderstorms offered little relief, with temperatures near 90 degrees yesterday and slightly cooler by nightfall according to local forecasts. Deaths also occurred in Wisconsin and northern Michigan as authorities warn residents to seek shade and hydration.
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Smith Confers With Leader On Party Harmony
New York June 19. Governor Alfred E Smith and Jouett Shouse chairman of the DNC executive committee met to discuss party problems. Neither spoke about the discussion but observers speculated Smith might be asked to rule out another bid for office. Shouse dismissed rumors that Join Ruskob would quit as national chairman as ridiculous.
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West Liberty Aims to Add Four-Year Degree Status
Bonar president of West Liberty State Normal School said at a Charleston conference that within two years the school will become a standard four-year teacher training institution granting an AB degree. The campus now offers three-year classes with no full degree. The State Board of Education asked for a survey by the American Colleges association after Bonar presented the plan.
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King Supports Citadel Drive Campaign in Grafton
Mayor C. O. King urged universal city support for a $4000 Salvation Army drive. Captain W. H. Arnold released the statement stressing neighborly duty and civic spirit, and noting factory workers from Baltimore and Ohio, Hazel-Atlas, and Garr China promised backing. A large clock marks progress toward the goal as committees push ahead.
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Big buildings razed by fire in Winfield distress district
Seven principal buildings in Winfield Putnam county were destroyed by fire today with an estimated loss of 60000 dollars. Volunteers using bucket lines fought the blaze as the town lacks running water. The affected structures included the post office Bank of Winfield Brown Hotel an unoccupied hotel building the Putnam Democrat building and editor Herman H Barrows residence. Bank officials reported valuables saved in a fireproof vault and money stamps saved from the post office.
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Mahoning River Too Hot for Bathers in Heat Wave
In Youngstown the Mahoning River heated to 100 degrees during a heat wave, four degrees above air temperature. Swimming holes were abandoned as mills use cooling systems to push river water through the city. Employment figures have fallen as workers suffer in the extreme heat.
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British films to dominate Austrian market says English rep
Sydney reports BE Trumbull an English film representative returning from London sessions with the British Empire Service League. He predicts British movies will slowly develop in Ragland and soon dominate the Australian market.
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New River Normal School Seeks New Site After Rock Slide
Charleston June 19. C H Martin president of the New River state normal school told the state board of education a rock slide at Montgomery endangers the school and a new location must be found within the city or the school will move to another city. A steam shovel has operated for eight months to remove earth from the hillside behind the school. Montgomery chamber officials seek a new site and Mount Hope has offered a location. The board indicated an Act of the legislature would be needed to move the school, but Martin expects lawmakers will back the board’s suggestion.
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Dozen Deaths From The Heat Reported
Eastern states endured a seventh straight day of extreme heat. A dozen deaths were reported yesterday as heat and related incidents caused numerous prostrations. Temperatures hit 93 in New York City and 103 at Boonsboro PA as beaches offered scant relief.
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Road Officials Face Law Suit Over Rock Quarry Case
Hinton June 19 The Hilldale rock controversy after the state road commission awarded a contract for highway work rests in the Hinton county circuit court A demurrer by J W Farley and L Miller rock quarry owners challenges the road commission authority to condemn the rock The commission says the rock price was excessive and the contractor bonded to the commission The judge asked for filings and said a decision would be handed down Saturday
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Aberts in custody in Havre De Grace baby poisoning case
Baltimore June 19 Jas Aberts a railroad trainman and boarder in the Stone home was taken into custody for questioning in the case of Hattie Stone of Havre De Grace accused of poisoning her 1 year old son. He was questioned earlier in the investigation of George Stone's death but not arrested. Baker testified that Stone admitted poisoning to secure inheritance and to flee with Aberts.
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Auto exhaust ban spawns confusion at Marshall College plan
In Charleston, plans to raise Marshall College Huntington faculty standards were outlined to the State Board of Education by Dr. Shawkey. He said eight or nine faculty will hold doctor of philosophy degrees next year, with about eight new hires this summer, and salaries were discussed.
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Bootlegging Laws Spark Disputed Vagrancy Case
Lincoln youth John Chidester, arraigned on vagrancy, argued he was a bootlegger and escaped conviction as Judge Polk dismissed the complaint. The ruling stated bootlegging is unlawful only when the bootlegger is caught. Also noted is a 100th birthday toast in Samoa and a coconut diet cited for long life.
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