Transit fare increases spark debate over city services
Officials outline rate hikes across multiple transport modes affecting Hagerstown and Frederick. Costs rise more than 40 percent for some items, with total fare adjustments limited to about half of authorized changes. Freight price shifts and incremental increases on tickets and passes aim to bolster revenue while maintaining service in two cities.
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Hagmhard
Dojiara
Ineres
Hagerstown
Frederim
Haestown
Ora Frederick
Fourth Alleged Yegg and Gunman Is Jailed
Joe Thomas alias J T Preiderant alias Gunman Joe, accused ringleader of highwaymen who killed Francis M Hallowell and stole 100000 in cash and securities from First National Bank Sands Spring on April 26, is jailed in Baltimore after extradition from Philadelphia. He will be arraigned in Rockville Montgomery County Court on Tuesday. Detective Peter J Bradley arranged custody. Philadelphia deputies seized him en route to court.
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Peter Js. Bradley
Joeph Thomas
J. T. Preiderant
Joe
Francis M. Hallowell
Beirut
Montgomery County
Rockville
Thomas
Bradley Q
Philadelphia
Seasions Court
Timore
Ohio
Philphia
Imas
Hia
E Monaghan
Hdd
Tiey
Sher
Whentas
Bradley
Delphia
Jall
Kaley
Baltimore
Richmond man named new secretary of war
William L. Willis of Richmond, Virginia, has been appointed the new secretary of war to replace Benedict Crowell, who recently resigned from the position.
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William L. Willams
Richmond
Newiatdt
Benedict Crowell
Indiana Coal Miners Go On Strike Threats Loom
In Indianapolis on August 21 fewer than half the Indiana coal fields were active as day shift workers refused to work after a failed Cleveland wage conference. About 90 mines idle for lack of cars with fuel supplies running low. Concerns over state energy security and potential interurban disruption followed a report to Congress by John W. McCartee, urging action to avert a crisis. President Lewis of the United Mine Workers warned of a winter strike, but said a broader stoppage could be avoided if operator and miner agreements are reached to humanize terms.
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Indianapolis
India
Cleveland
Tadharns
Crifiens
Norétegran
John Wo McCapdte
Indianan” Public Service Commission
Lewis
Waslington
Thin Bow
United Mine Workers of ‘America
Wilson
Feldeis
Mb Ora
Lewds
Accused of Infanticide Woman Charged Again
Newark Aug 21 Mrs Joseph Ehrlinger faces a new charge of infanticide after police traced the death of her infant daughter to an alleged strangling last May. She had previously been acquitted three years ago of murdering a baby son. Authorities await a grand jury decision on whether to proceed to trial.
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Newark
N.ot
Joseph Ehrlinger
Gerard Juy
Ebbinger
Mysterious Murder Case Near Communipaw Draws Interest
A young woman found floating near Communipaw is murdered. Alexander Garvin of Pere 2 provides testimony about the scene and suggests the injuries imply a practiced killer. An autopsy and expert opinion are noted as ongoing.
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Alexander Axa
Pere 2
Garvin
Hadar
Wile
Ie Jin Charg
Hackann
Hugar’ Prils
Tragic Fall Through Skylight In Store
A young girl Danielle Mare hind aged 18 months falls from a fire escape platform through a skylight into a store. She is severely cut and taken to Gelain ger hospital after the accident. A New York house salogman witnessed the event and reported the injury.
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Baly
Shanti
Satvernan
Damville
Mag
Dorothy “Marehind
Monilla
Prissiaters
Bose
Mohey
Stasian Elenthof
President Calls League Assembly Meeting Indoors
President Wilson announces a summons for the first assembly meeting of the league of nations. The action will be sent to the secretary of the general house for filing and not made public by the state department. The covenant empowers the president to convene the assembly, though the United States does not recall their participation.
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Washington
Wilson
Assembly of the Teagan of
Unisons
Hougene
League
United States
Bandits Steal $100 000 in Mail Pouch Heist
Two men stole a mail pouch containing about $100,000 at a Chicago urban railroad station. The raiders fled in a car as bank messengers were poised to receive the money. The heist disrupted shipments to a local savings bank and bank workers were alerted.
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Chicago
Thnols Central Railroad
Putian Thrist and Savings
Palluma
Legal Opinion on Voting Rights after 19th Amendment
General Hands Amend ment reports that Attorney General Schaffer declares no new law needed to grant women voting rights after the 19th Amendment. The opinion states the 15th and 19th Amendments authorize women to vote, be registered, enrolled, and taxed, with county officials directed to ensure registration and tax assessment.
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Havelsburg
Riga
Gleneral William II Schaffer
Sprou
Schafer
Went
Seluffer
Becase
Schaffer
Odf
Fordson tractors urged to boost farming and efficiency
Tractor Service Bulletin urges farmers to buy Fordson tractors to cut labor and boost yields. It explains starting and shutting down kerosene engines, fuel shutoff procedures, and winter starting tips. It also lists used-equipment bargains and advice on tractor covers to prevent moisture and preserve ignition systems.
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Co-Operative Drag Co., Inc
Frederick, Md
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Frederick Motor Com
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Hotel Frederick
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Ocean ‘Grove
Frederick
Pennsylvania
Hargett & Co., Inc
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