General Ely Backs World Court at Maryland Legion Meet
General Henry Hanson Ely, head of the National War College, urges preparedness and defense against future wars at the Maryland American Legion convention. He promotes industrial mobilization and supports a World Court or League of Nations while criticizing communism and radicalism. delegates discuss bonus bills and elect officers.
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Hanson B. Ely
National War College
Maryland Department of the American Legion
Arthur Renouf
Frank J. Irwin
National Rehabilitation Committee of the
Ely
Ais
United States
American Legion
Legion
Tennsyllvania
Markey
D. John Markey
Col. Markey
Motorcyclist Shot Dead En Route to Work in Cumberland Md
Geo Porter, 24, was killed this morning when a car with four men fired on him as he rode to work at the Mt Savage coal facility. A cousin escaped injury. twelve witnesses in the Sunny Side area. Warrants issued for W F Walbert and Harry Martin, occupants of the automobile. Motive unclear as investigation begins.
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Associated Press
Cumberland
Geo Porter
Sunny Side
Mt. Savage and
George's Creek
W. F. Walbert
Consolidation
Harry
Martin
Oil shares drift as pessimistic interview spurs doubt
Speculative fear over dividend maintenance and a pessimistic oil situation interview prompted bear selling, causing weakness across the general list. By noon the market showed a fragile recovery, with call money at 5 percent and total volume near 500,000 shares traded.
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New York
Premier Kato of Japan Dies After Long Illness
Tokio reports Premier Baron Kate died in the afternoon from complications weakening his heart after a long illness. Born 1859, he had a noted career in naval, administrative and diplomatic service and only recently became premier. He supported the naval arms reduction treaty and the Washington conference accord.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Kato
Baron Kate
Washington
Three Autos Crash on Washington Pike Near Damascus
A noon crash at Henderson's Corner near Damascus involved three closed cars the Haynes sedan driven by BE Yourison of Wilkensburg and two sedans from Pittsburgh and Washington. Several occupants suffered cuts and bruises but all are reported to be recovering. The Studebaker and Buick were wrecked, the Haynes veered into trees. A State officer arrested J W Yourison. a hearing is set for Friday morning at Rockville.
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Washington Pike
Henderson's Corner
Damascus
BE. W. Yourison
Wilkensburg
R. B. Rogers
F. B. Xourisen
Washington
Clark Gowdy
William
Ernest
H. K. Gowdy
Pittsburgh
Boscobel
Frederick Junction
Frederick
Studebaker
W. E. Sealey
Washington, D. C
Braddock Heights
Haynes
Assistable
Rockville
Maryland Auto Club seeks national gas price probe
The Maryland Automobile Club wires President Coolidge urging a federal investigation into rising gasoline prices. The telegram notes over 200,000 Maryland motorists are affected and argues that only the federal government can guarantee fair prices.
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Auto Club
Coolidge
Associated Press
Baltimore
Automobite Club of
Maryland
Margyland
Kate Douglas Wiggin American Author Dies in England
The Associated Press reports American author Kate Douglas Wiggin died last night in England after a serious illness on a voyage in June. She was briefly treated in Liverpool after an operation and never recovered fully from complications.
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Associated Press
Harrow
England
Kate Douglas Wigzip
Liverpool
Memorial site vote on Frederik County War Memorial
The Memorial Committee meets at 3 PM at the Y M C A to choose a site for Frederik County s $15 000 War Memorial. Debate centers on Court Park versus North Market and Seventh street location with input from the mayor the American Legion and Kiwanis. The panel plans to inspect sites after the meeting.
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Frederik County
Court Park
Lloyd C. Culler
Glenn H W. Worthington
North Market
Seventh Streets
Culler
North Market St
David Ralph Zimmerman
Francis Scott Key Post American Legion
Legion
Judge Worthington
North Market Street
Zimmerman
Kiwanis Club
Maryland Delegates Register For American Legion Convention
A long list of attendees registered at the Francis Scott Key Hotel booth for the American Legion Convention in Maryland. Names span Baltimore, Annapolis, Hagerstown, Rockville, Chestertown and beyond, including military and civic figures, hotel listings, and several towns like Middle Town and Havre de Grace.
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Booth
Francis Scott Key Hotel
R. J McCanduish
J. Ells Grove
Francock
J. Seliman Blehl
Francis A. Keefer
Peter N. Samois
Westminster
Charles FE. Bummett
Walter E. Big Baltimore
G. A. Garman
Harvey G. Blyman
W. M. Goss
Chestertown
John Carmichael
John K. Tenner
H. M. McCommons
Havre de Grace
Earl M. Kepler
A. Glen Cramer
Middletown
A. Dana Hodgdon
C. Henry Camalier
Kenneth B. Duke
Leonardtown
Witham EF. Murphyland Freeburger
Hubert Stein
Roland B. Hasson
Baltimore
Edgar
Koethmann
William TL. Spear
Clarence R. Hanway
Chester A. Gardner
Harry D. Shaffer
Sterling R. Newell
Frank Banfield
College Park
Margaret Warner
Miss Miller
George E. Parker
John Frey
Richard T. Brady
Tom N. Brooks
Alen H. Pottinger
John H. Heiser
Lansdale
G. Lasseer
Thomas Montgomery
Hrattsyville
B. Sweesey
James (. Hatchison
Charles A. Lewdholt
James A. Ritz
William J. Harvey
Joseph Neonan
Henry Miller
Frank S. Seeley
Thomas LD. Neyer
Robert J. Thompson
Edward Syke
Lewis A. Hottgreve
James E. Abbott
Lewis B. Myers
Fred I. Myers
Annapolis
R. Earl Lafferty
John Nock
Charles H. Harper
Johnson Poe
H. Findlay French
H. N. Briscoe
RF. Volsteg
Paul J. Wilkinson
Abe Sherman
John T. Ford
Won. Priphets
John YW. Gross
T. RK. Tiarrison
Guy T. O. Holiday
FW. Duinning
J. A. P. Herring
Samuel
Betz
A. M. Greenfiekl
David Winebrenaner
State's Attorney to Present Annan Horner Bank Case
The grand jury will hear evidence on the defunct Annan Horner and Company Bank of Emmitsburg. Creditors testified that after insolvency the firm claimed solvency and promised dollar-for-dollar payment, while assets and forged transfers led to losses. Witnesses included Benjamin Ogre and Charles J. Rowe, with others noting deposits were unrecoverable.
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Lay
Annan, Horner & Co
Annan, Horner and Company
Fuumittsburg
Aaron R. Anders
Aaran A. Horner
Anders
Fim
Vincent Sebold
Parsons Wewman
State
Charlies J. Rowe
Edward Rowe
Annan, Horner
State Commercial Bank
Baltimore
Snyder
Edgar J. Annan
Annan
Farmers‘ State Bank
Emmitsburg
James G. Bishop
Lutheran Church, Emmitsbure
Mary McCallion
Mt. St Mary's College
Annan, Horner Bank
Bheck
Miss McCallion
Edgar T. Annan
Annan A. Horner
Herdea
Lutheran Church
Annon Horner and Company
Central Trust completes building upgrades expanding quarters
Improvements started last November at the Central Trust Company building now occupy the entire fourth floor and new facilities include rest rooms a teleautograph a private consultation room and an automatic elevator system. The bank employs 36 people with 136 directors controlling the holding company and subsidiaries.
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Central Trust Co
Central Trust Company
Frederick County
Frederick Bank
Central National Bank
Hamme and Whitman
York, Pa
Roy Y. Poole
City
Still Hope Hard Coal Strike Will Not Occur
The Coal Commission warned that an anthracite mining stoppage would threaten a public emergency. It urged full cooperation by consumers with soft coal operators and distribution agencies and possible federal and state action to supply fuel for homes and industrial workers in the East.
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Associated Press
Washington
The
Coal Commission
Unnamed Baltimore and Towson Figures Listed in Fragments
A fragmented OCR list presents numerous names connected to Baltimore and Towson. The item names individuals such as F Lester Smith, Paul Wood, Philip Winebrenner, E Austin James, Ranson Lewis, G T Lipps, and others, with scattered initials and places like Baltimore and Towson. The text lacks clear context or event details.
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F. Lester Smith
C. EF. Clas
Paul A. Wood
Philip Winebrenner
E. Austin James
Robert BR. Crothers
Guy K. Matter
Lewis Fr. Specht
Ranson R. Lewis
G. Ternest Lipps
Frederick Thomas T. Pierce
Starry Flook
F. C. Ankeney
Ropl McCarden
Cornelius Webster
Thomas Canton
Cumberland
EK. H. Marshall
John M. Jebucon
Frank R. Marrell
Commission Clings to Anthracite Stoppage Stance
Chairman Hammond cites ongoing belief that halting anthracite production must not occur due to vital interests of miners and operators. He notes government opposes another intervention, fearing it would not serve the public interest.
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Hammond
Pennsylvania to Act If Coal Strike Comes
Harrisburg officials study emergency plans if anthracite mining stops September 1. Governor Pinchot absent. departments review mine operation, violence prevention and public health laws for potential coal shortage and consumer distress. General state plans under review pending situation.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Capitol
15000 Expected For Odd Fellows Home Ceremonies
More than 15000 people are expected for the laying of three cornerstone ceremonies at the Odd Fellows Home for the Aged on Sunday afternoon. Two special trains plus 100 autos from Cumberland Oakland Frostburg Lonaconing Westernport and 100 from Magerstown will bring attendees. Lodges from Frederick Carroll Montgomery and Howard counties will be heavily represented. 10000 plus Odd Fellows and Rebekahs from Baltimore are also expected. A procession from Market and Severth streets to the Home will replace a parade. The program begins at 230 with an address by James W Chapman Jr and welcome by H Dorsy Fitchizon.
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Hame
Cumberland
Oakland
Frostburg
Lonaconing
Westernport
Magerstown
Frederick
Carroll
Montgomery
Howard Counties
Odd Fellows
Ond Rebekahs
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Western Maryland Railroad
Market Street
Market
Severth
Baltinyre
Feand
Crellin Band
Garrett County
H. Dorsey Fitchizon
James W. Chapman, Jr
State Bar Association
Coolidge Cancels Cabinet Meeting for Third Time
Washington August 24 President Coolidge cancelled today's cabinet meeting marking the third cancellation in succession. He has held only one full official gathering and favors individual conferences with department heads over cabinet sessions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Dempsey and Kearns Licensed for Firpo Title Clash
New York State Athletic Commission grants licenses to heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and manager Jack Kearns for the September 14 title match with Luis Firpo at the Polo Grounds. Firpo already holds a state license.
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Associated Press
New York
New York State Athletic Commission
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Luis Firpo
Polo Grounds
Firpa
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American Legion Auxiliary of
Grayson Crumbaugh
George Birely
Francis Scott Key Post
American Legion Auxiliary
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Strahorn
M. Co. A
Braddock Heights Pavilion
Harry Sanders
Duncheon
Frank T. Hines
Francis Scott Key
Eugenia Partlett
Bernice M. Snyder
Hyattsville
Sonnehill
John S. Strahorn
Catherine Durkat
Mary W. K. Miller
Elizabeth Michael
Edra Alhauzh Howard
Jennie FE. Shook
Ernest Lipps
Robert D. Hammond
Mar Tf. Davis
Ada FE Fabrney
Ethel M Krantz
Ruth J Tinterman
Agnes E. Grimes
Eloise M Lipps
George W. Tipps
Pauling Staub
Newspaper
Arrhiye
Japan
Pennsylvania
Kate Douglass Wiggin
Seventh Street
Maryland Dept
Dempsey
Firpo
Court House Park
Court Crier
Marion
Moberly
Edward C. Peter
Court House
Peter
Bar Association
Alban M. Woon
W. Clinton McSherry
Lestia N. Coblertz
Rockvills
Onal
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