Plans for Pool and Park Improvements Unveiled
City announces swimming pool work will begin this week at Mustoipel Park with preliminary consent and new lighting on concrete bridges. Crews address weather delays, install three transformers for bridge lighting, and tackle street repairs while preparing to restore the Market and Patrick semaphore after trolley and motorist incidents.
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Mustoipel Park
Ho Wes
LeRoy Fake
Diane
Market
Patrick Screete
Patrick Streets
Murder Mystery for New York Police
A cryptic murder mystery headline appears for the New York Police with fragmented text suggesting an inquiry or case development. The readable fragments mention EW and ames and a time reference, but concrete details are unclear.
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New York
Advance Speculators Maintain Control Despite Unclear Text
Fragmentary OCR text leaves unclear events or subjects. Remaining readable pieces mention speculative control and missing context. No identifiable persons, organizations, places, or dates emerge to form a concrete news item.
Rally planned for February 18 in county drive
A countywide rally effort led by the Walkersville chapter outlines plans for a February 18 event with speakers from several departments and short talks on county work. A similar rally is set for February 25 in Adamstown under local direction, with further events under consideration in Jefferson and Myersville to boost county organization unity. Officers include William Wachtel president and Byron G. Coblentz vice president, with Annabelle C. Grantham as assistant treasurer and Alyss Sallie Parker as secretary.
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Feedwick
Villiers
Walkereritie
Anabelle
Vidirman
Ipmien
Association
Adamstown
Adamstown Cody
Jefferson
Myersville
William
Bomb Kills Children and Wrecks Their Home
A bomb destroys a family home killing two children and wounding others. Residents report a loud blast as investigators begin to comb the scene for clues and motive. Local authorities appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Funeral of Emperor Yoshihito Draws Massive Tokyo Procession
A public funeral in Tokyo for Emperor Yoshihito drew about 1,000,000 mourners and involved 4,000 officials and royalty procession elements. More than 1.5 million yen was spent. one person was killed and over 160 injured in crowd crush as the imperial parade moved through the capital.
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Wesson
J Hilian
Apain
Tokyo
Yoshihito
Champion Papa Father of Another Champion in Georgia
Lee Gentle of Atlanta has been hailed as champion father of Georgia after his 29 children. Nineteen are living, and a daughter was born yesterday adding to his growing brood. The story notes four presentations to President Coolidge and Congress.
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Atlanta
Lee Gentle
Chase
Georgia
City Opera House Hosts Fifty News Team Guests
Walter Decker invited fifty carriers of The News and Post to a Saturday afternoon screening at the City Opera House. The feature film was Roush and Read with star Jack Hoxie.
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Nowadoys
News and Post
Walter Decker
City Opera House
Jack Hoxie
Roush
Feud Feud Violence Over Moonshine Leads to Fatal Shootout
In Patrick County Virginia a feud between the Cox and Hall families led to a violent shootout after Turner Hall and associates attempted to serve warrants on the Cox brothers. Three men were killed and two wounded during the rural confrontation near Danville. Reinforcements were dispatched from Martinsville as investigators work to determine the sequence of events surrounding the still and alleged distillery disputes.
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Reshkes
Abie Thudden
Doe
Jonay
Peswaeert
Padson
Aru
Patrick Coung
Sun Su
Stuart
Lot
Patrick
Td Ovleck
Couny
Martinsville
Patrick County
Turner Hall
Cox Brothers
Danville
Patrick Country
Cox
Hall
Hallata
Sunday Worship and Annual Lincoln Day Services Noted
In city churches, Rev. W C Royal preached on With Jesus In The Valley during morning worship at the Baptist church. Scout Troop No 7 attended evening services as a group with a special sermon on The Supreme Thing In Life. The church plans a next Sunday observance marking its twenty third anniversary. Lincoln Day Services featured Congressman C. Reien of Michigan as speaker.
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W .C. Royal
Jesus
Iaff
Itz
Calvary
Sundar Beard
Sundar Ho
Ac. Reien
Af Wichigan
Chen
Brethren Rege
W. Sering
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Simla G
Progress On Home For Aged Exterior Addition
Exterior construction on the Bentz street Home for the Aged addition advances with roof work, windows, and porches pending. Interior connection between buildings nears completion to move the presence dining room into a larger space, with plans to convert old rooms for residents. A paper roof covers the structure until snow melts.
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Bentz Street
Bentz
Ani Camercie
Rentz Streti
Shanghai Battle Tension Feared As Fighting Rages
Fragmentary text indicates heavy fighting around Shanghai with rising nerves. No clear names or dates are readable, but the item suggests a wartime briefing or casualty update amid ongoing combat.
Chinese History and the Rise of Warlord Rule
The article surveys China from ancient Chow to Manchu rule, noting unity failure, provincial governors with independent armies, and the Tae Ping rebellion. It discusses foreign influence, debt, and the potential for a united nationalist China while cautioning against overestimating progress.
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Wu Wang
Wang
China
Chow Hsiane-Wang
Peking
de Whan
Britain
France
Citicae Histor
Dempsey Recuperating After Blood Poisoning Attack
News from Los Angeles reports boxer Jack Dempsey, bedridden with blood poisoning, showing signs of recovery. Dr. Warren Clarke stated the danger period may be over, as Dempsey and wife Estelle Tate faced a motor trip to San Francisco prior to resuming training for a heavyweight bout with Gene Tunney.
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Los Angeles
Jack Dempsey
Warren Clarke
Tate
Demyp
Estelie Tohte Sita Aeiress
San Francisco
Dempsey
Is Meumain
Four Die In House Fire Tragedy
Four people perished in a residential fire that destroyed a home. Fire officials investigated the blaze, with witnesses reporting heavy flames engulfing the structure early morning. No further details were provided about identities or the cause.
Three Middleton Properties Sold
A local sale records three Middleton properties changing hands. Details are sparse but the listing confirms transfer of real estate to new owners, reflecting activity in the area’s property market.
Deaths of two are laid to gangs again
In Nashville on February 7 an inquest opened into the death of state highway patrolman Lory L. Price whose bullet ridden body was found near the city. Authorities say the Prices vanished January 17 and are believed victims of the Shelton Birser feud in southern Illinois with Price killed for knowing too much and his wife Ethel Price slain to stop her speaking.
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Nashville
Ethel Price
Marion
Lory L. Price
Here
Birger
Magistrates Nominated in City for Peace Judge Posts
The rai Committee reports deadlock on third magistrate appointment as Guy K. Matter and Sherman P. Bowers are recommended to Governor Ritchie for reappointment. Other candidates considered include Alton Bennett J. Grahame Johnson and Justice August T. Brusi with public sentiment noted but not pledged.
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Rai Committee
Guy K. Matter
Sherman P. Bowers
Ritchie
Matter
Bowers
Min
Aly J
Hey
Brust
Tut Ia
Hich
Olice
Legion to Vote Bonus Bill at Meet Tuesday
Ex Service Men’s Organization to discuss supporting the bonus bill and decide local stance. Meeting at 8 o’clock in the Franey Scott Key hotel room with Commander EB Aust Janes presiding. Committees for the Sedon play and plans for Easter activities to be reviewed.
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Legion
Pera
Myers
Stara Wall
Franeiy Scott Key
Janes
James
Claude B. Sweeesey
Department
The
Legion of Maryland
Portuguese Revolt Spreads Amid Lisbon Dispatch Confusion
Reports indicate the Portugal uprising spreading from Oporto to Lisbon with rebels led by General Sousa Diaz resisting government forces. Bombardment continues and surrender conditions remain unresolved as medical professionals address cancer treatment topics at a Washington County meeting.
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Associated Press
Portugal
Lisbon
Oporto
Frederick
Washington County Medical Society
Hamilton
Hagerstown
Jozeph C. Boodseed
Emil Novak
Johns Hopkins
Broogeod
Fie
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