Water shortages grip Hanover as drought stretches on
The Hanover area endures critical water pressure with pumps failing at the ice plant and rising concern over insufficient moisture. Officials report slight gains from a two inch rise at the Mshing creek reservoir but fear continued dryness. Citizens seek alternate sources, including a quarry hole near the town, while Grettynburg adds wells to its supply and urges residents to wash on nonMonday days to ease demand.
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Frank Weds
Bat Cly
Cinens
McSberry
Grettynburg
Gettssburg
Philadelphia Bombing Shatters Windows Near Hospital
An explosion near the Maternity Department of a Philadelphia hospital injured one person and broke numerous windows across the neighborhood. Aaron Preishes, 67, a night watchman, was reported hurt while the blast caused alarm or damage and drew in nearby residents as investigators sought the source of the two bombs planted in a basement.
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Philadelphia
Ags
Iumiediate
Aaron Preishes
Ted
Market at Close Sees Unchanged Price Level
Market activity remained heavy at the close with price levels largely unchanged as profit taking and renewed selling pressured shares. The report notes large declines in early shorts and mentions volatile trading, with references to specific accounts and regional movements, while some investors shifted positions amid ongoing market tension.
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Cayer
Willard Pressed as Republican Judge Candidate in Frederick
The Frederick County political scene centers on Arthur DL Wrinth and Willard as Republican hopefuls for circuit court judge. Willard, born on a Frederick County farm, educated at St Johns College, Antioch, and licensed as an attorney in 1898, seeks the Orphan Court seat alongside other GOP and Democratic nominees in the upcoming primary.
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Arthur DL Wrinth
Ant
Atte
Roe
Frederick
Willard
Peanee
Yost
Circuit
Cou
Caca
Judicial Circuit
Des Ft. Willard
Aspen
Ther
John S. Nexne
St. John's Lege
Antapoli
Mrr
Frederick County
Man Thought Dead Back in His Old Home Town
Mt Airy residents recount a remarkable return as a man who left at 21 after forty nine years away revisits his hometown at ninety. The event stuns locals in Rand and Samut as old friends reflect on Rip Van Winkle like distance and time.
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Mt. Airy
Rand
Samut
A. Cas
Clay
Hough
Caz
Rip van Winkke
McEworthy
Jef
Tas
More Rain Helps Drought-Hit Sections Tonight
Rain returns to drought afflicted areas with forecasts showing showers tonight and tomorrow. Officials say renewed moisture aids parched fields and municipal reservoirs as communities brace for potential flooding in low-lying districts. Local agencies urge residents to monitor updates and conserve water while weather systems pass.
Federal aid road money available soon
The article notes federal aid for road funding of 125,000,000 approved by Congress and to be released to states. Weather forecasts call for showers in the Ohio Valley and middle Atlantic region, with a cool start and warmer later in the week as per the Weather Bureau outlook.
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Getun
Rele
Ohio
North
Middle Attic States
Flickersville Man Accused of Murder
Wagerstown August 16 AP Luther Churchey age 23 was accused today of stabbing Lewis in Flickersville Flickersyington county dies at hospital Churchbey held in jail since the affray witnesses testified at an inquest before Magistrate Bitner that two men fought then Churchey returned and attacked Lewis with deadly force in Flickersville hospital death reported and case under coroner review
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Wagerstown
Luther Churchey
Lewis
Flickersyhington County
Churchbey
Jeno H. Bitner
Flickersville
Churcher
Appeal for Aid for 15000 Coal Miners in Kentucky Crisis
Frankfort Aug 18 AP Fifteen thousand coal miners and their families were described to Governor Sampson as in need of help due to prolonged labor troubles in western Kentucky. Wage disputes and shutdowns last April followed by mine reopenings have led to a series of dynamitings, last Monday in Webster County where nine bombs were dropped in an airplane raid.
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Frankfort
Sampson
Western Kentucky
Webster County
Man and wife found shot to death in Baltimore home
Police said Frank Bartscher and his wife were discovered dead on a couch by theirWi residence. A woman suffered a temple wound and the man a throat wound with a pistol nearby. Authorities indicated both were killed in the dwelling with no immediate suspect identified.
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Baltimore
Moe
Frank Bartscher
Murray
Reed
Gray
Fran Bunte
South Market Street
Baljipiere
Desie
Mary Roe
Livag
Sheri William F. Steiner
Plan Occupancy of FF5 Buildings Faces Funding Gaps
A Freder Board of Education committee plans a survey of FF5 buildings to determine space, improvements, and costs estimated at 4000 to 5000 dollars. No funds are available now, but financial aid may come after Maryland Legislature convenes next year. Changes limited to building anterior per lease terms. Scholarships tied to rental receipts from Seminary buildings sustain ongoing support. A follow up meeting will refine details.
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Suneys
Freder Board of Education
Ierm
E. C. Refauver
Robert L. Warfield
Board
Hots
Maryland
Ae Rumber
Hoot College
Wit Sur- Cynan
Eomear
Taneytown Fair Closes After Auto Races and Exhibits
The Taneytown Fair concluded with five automobile races and a farm exhibit. Officials praised the event's success as the community enjoyed racing under the American Motor Racing banner. Mayor Bahemore attended the concluding ceremonies on Tuesday.
Soldier Held After Man Is Found Burned To Death
A soldier is in custody following the discovery of a man burned to death. Investigators described the scene and are probing circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities released few details pending further inquiry to determine motive and potential suspects.
R-100 Completes Round Trip Flight Across Atlantic
The R-100 completed a round trip flight across the Atlantic described as a major airship milestone. The message notes a large dirigible moored at Carrington England at 6.02 A.M. with the crew and engineers reporting the transatlantic crossing as successful and timely.
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Atlantic
Return of R-100 Voyage Draws Tragic Attention
Approximately 67 hours remained for the return voyage when a tragedy struck as Edward Lil, a Chipping Sol bury council member, died while watching the R-100 approach. A Poolesville man, Earl Reed, 20, was injured in a nearby auto crash and admitted to Frederick City Hospital.
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Edward Lil
Chipping Solbury
Poolesville
Earl Reed
Ute
Frederick City Hospital
Yo Head Women NEA Wor taies an dures
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a female subject and an NEA context with unclear phrasing. Readable elements include a focus on women and a potential education or association setting, but concrete actions, dates, or locations are not discernible.
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Dures
Passengers and Crew Abandon Ship Scene Reported
fragmented OCR text indicates a ship incident with passengers and crew abandoning, mentioning 16 people involved and an unclear location Island of the wits and a group reference. Details are garbled but imply maritime distress and evacuation.
Record-Breaking Endurance Flight Near St. Louis
Dale Jackson and Forrest O Brine refueled the record-breaking endurance plane in Greater St. Louis as they entered their 21st day of sustained flight after accumulating 825 hours in the air at 625 hours. The AP report notes the mission reaching unprecedented air time with the crew continuing operations.
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St. Ly Aus
Tour group climbs Vesuvius before eruption disaster
A party of 24 tourists led by Liam McKay Wright explored Vesuvius at midnight shortly before a major eruption near Naples. The travel route included Paris Milan Rome and Innsbruck with stops in Italy at Sorrento Capri Florence and Bavaria. The group watched lava and flames from the crater as news of the disaster spread.
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Vesuvius
Naples
McKay Wright
Italy
Europe
Wright
J. Paul Wright
Callie Hunt
East Church Street
Mr. Wright
Marian Euides
Veluxius
Cher
Yes
Paris
Montreal
Interlaken
Susans
Milan
Genoa
Rapate
Rome
Sorrento
Caprimi
Florence
Innsbruck
Bavaria
Oberaammergau
Dresden
York
Venice
Trattiv Accused Of Implementing Wage Claims For Servants
Trattiv reportedly attempted to collect wages owed to servants while also seeking to gather funds claimed as wages. The report notes the alleged actions and outlines the context within the ongoing dispute.
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Hai
Ankle Deep Flooding At Cape May New Jersey
A chaotic scene in Cape May New Jersey reports ankle deep crops after a freak electrical storm. The storm flooded fields and roads for hours, delaying work and causing damage across the farming district.
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Cape May
New Jersey
N. J
Contractors Shot to Death in Gang Raid
A gang raid left Gaspar Polara dead and faps-Aps a wounded, with two assailants opening fire on Morginn’s office on a street corner. Police investigate the break and identify the suspects.
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Faps
Bso
Perzano
Gaspar Polara
Morginn
Ho Ostreet
See Tetord
Wealthy Independent Oil Operator Dies in Baltimore
A prominent Baltimore oil operator, known for independent ventures, has died. The businessman, deeply tied to local industry circles, leaves behind a legacy of wealth and regional energy ventures. Further details on survivors and funeral arrangements were not available in the readable text.
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Baltimore
Awards Given to Local Soldier at Maryland Guard Encampment
Governor Ritchie reviewed the First Regiment Maryland National Guard and awarded trophies to winners of competitions during the encampment. Col. D. John Markey received a vice medal bar, and Captain Robert F. Barrick was cited for twenty years of service. Medals were presented to several officers and sergeants, with event highlights at a parade and park aquatic displays.
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Ritchie
Maryland National Guard
Brard
D. John Markey
Cap
Robert F. Barrick
Ries
Staley
Ivy EB
Floox
Pearl
Newcom
Cambridge
Advaban
W. Miner
Sersi Charies
Sergi
Ene
Ser
Hyratisville
Iar
A. Frederick
Winve
Eaaguatiass Companys
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