Will Adopt New Fire Alarm Plan Wednesday Night
City officials plan to adopt a new fire alarm system Wednesday night to place a distinctive whistle at the electric light plant coded to indicate the fire location. The plan aims to improve signal distribution with little installation cost and involve four fire companies and Alderman Munshower, back from Fort Benning, in upcoming civic improvements and street work on Bentz Street.
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Uta IL
Elmer F. Munshower
Major Munshower
Fort Benning
Munshower
L. E. Mullinix
Collie Park
Oristandiss
Bentz Street
Third
Patrick Streets
Tentz Xtreat
Carrell ¢Reels
Senate committee to hear from Hoover on road center plan
Washington Feb 4 The Senate Commerce Committee voted 7 to 6 to invite Secretary Hoover to testify on the administration plan for a road center. Hoover is on a Florida fishing trip and faced a heated, party line fight led by Lenn Hawes Democrat Missouri and Senator Wis Republican Ohio. A separate item notes NY NH&HC Railroad directors declaring a special dividend of 1 a share for holders of record March 2. Bulgaria has had six governments since the Armistice.
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Washington
Hoover
Senate Commerce Committees
Commerce
Florida
Heo
Lenn Hawes
Missouri
Wis
New York
New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Rogues Gallery Valentines Flood Police Briefing
A chaotic city scene describes Valentines received by police and shared at the Rogues Gallery. Officers inspect improvised notes and comic valentines amid a tense mood as guardians of the peace face a public display.
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Valentines
Miller Granted Stay in Daugherty Case Bequeaths $900
New York Feb 14 AP A stay of sentence was granted today to Thomas W Miller former Alien Property Custodian convicted of defrauding the government of honest services in releasing war funds. Miller was sentenced to 13 months in federal prison and a $5000 fine. The Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the verdict and Miller sought a stay to pursue a writ of certiorari for full review. The will assigns $900 and other bequests and directs sale of property to divide proceeds among two grandchildren. The will dated 1927.
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New York
Thomas W. Miller
Germany
Miller
Federal Penitentiary
C. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Circuit Court of
A. Ib Today
Harry M. Daugherty
Daugherty
Miler
Daughtery
U. S. Supreme Court
Jacoba
Olivet
West Fourth Street
Clinton M. Zimmerman
Florence N. Zim- Merer
Jacob Rehrback
Leona G. Merrer
Old Time Fire Response Part Of Big Celebration
Plans unfold for February 22 celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Lily of the Swamp, the United Fire Company’s old engine. A special committee meeting was held, with Baltimore and Washington fire departments invited. Events start at 3 PM with an alarm sounded, bell rung, and old gear paraded to a park fire demonstration. Fire apparatus duel includes the old engine versus modern vehicles, then an evening banquet for about 209 guests at the Called Engine Company.
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United Fire Company
Baltimore
Washington
United Tower
Ting
George Washington
West Second Street
Paladelphia
Asquith Near Death At Bedside Of Family
An ailing Earl of Oxford and Asquith lies unconscious at his country home as doctors report the veteran Liberal statesman not improved though weaker. Surrounded by family, the British politician’s condition worsens amid World War II era stress and national concern.
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Eugland
Earl of
Oxford
Asquith
Great Britain
Thames
Third Death in Family of Bloomfield Man
Howard M. Wachter died at his Bloomfield home after a 19 year illness due to complications aged nine months and 23 days his survivors include a widow two sons two daughters and several in laws The funeral will be from Zinn Reformed Church Charlesville at one o'clock with arrangements by Thomas P. Rica fan
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Howard M. Wachter
Bloomfield
Henry L. Wachter
Austin D. Wachter
Calvin W. Wachter
Martin I. Walkh
Newton
Chas. Bieris
John and
Richard Wachter
Zinn Reformed
Charlesville
Thomas P. Rica
New French Crude Petroleum Duty At Paris Sparked Debate
Paris reports a new duty on crude petroleum by France drawing swift reactions from industry observers. Officials note the measure aims to stabilize fuel markets as traders monitor potential price impacts and domestic refinery activity.
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France
Parties For Faculty Celebrate In Card Party
The faculty of the School gathered for a card party last Monday night. Attendees included A T Lear of 195 East Cisirest and Sirs Charles FC Remehore, Mildred Uish, Bi Anerson, and Micene, who enjoyed attractive valentine decorations.
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A. TL
Lear
Cisirest
Sen Br Sirs
Charles FC Remehore
Micene
Mildred Uish
Bi Anerson
Stewart Contempt Case In A Nutshell
Hope filling station will be built before summer. The snippet notes a contempt case context and mentions a local project plan. Limited readable names and details constrain fuller facts.
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Stewart
Hope
Contempt and court actions loom after senate mean
An official pressed by Senator Rockefeller asserts a refusal to confirm knowledge of disposition of Commissioners bonds. Stewart faces contempt for defiance, with habeas corpus appeals pending. Similar proceedings target Sinclair in the DC appellate court as another judge faces prison. The piece notes upcoming works and traffic concerns at a busy street intersection marked by congestion.
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Interior
Harry Ainckur
Tate Commie
Sunatarese
Blaghiey
James EB
Continental Co
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Aim
M. D. Everhart
Fallids
Sinclair
Senate
Stewart Fnally
Joh D. Rockefeller, Jr
Epworth League Meeting at Frock Hill M E Church
The Epworth League at Frock Hill M E held a semi monthly meeting with Leola Herley leading an evening program. It featured opening prayer and selections, a discussion on Why Sundar, recitations by Staley and Moore, vocal items by Shoo and Shook, a male quartet performance, a pastor's address, and a benediction.
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Frock Hill M. E. Church
Leola Herley
Dorothy
Shirley Mooret
Leona Palmer
Margaret Staley
Velyn Staler
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Rovehbelle
Genevieve Shoo
Selectun Fr
Charass
Ion
Harmon Staley
Russell Linton
Milo Hooper
Z. Linton
Biron Harler
Kathlee
Edwin Staler
Hooper
Valentine Social Draws Large Crowd at Trask Hall
A lively Valentine social at Trask Hall drew a large crowd Monday evening. Prizes were awarded in a count contest and prize events, with guests enjoying a well attended program and festive atmosphere.
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Trask
Ana Geers
Individual Complaints of Pinad Weisht and Nae
Individuals raise concerns about pinad conditions and related matters. No clear names or dates are provided, leaving ambiguous details about the complainants and the actions requested. Further readable text would help identify involved parties and the corrective steps sought.
Frederick County Roads Plan for 26 Miles Next Year
Frederick County officials outline 26 miles of state road projects for the coming year. Recommendations include extensions from Ballenger Creek to a church and from Brunswick toward Point of Rocks, plus resurfacing and new alignments across multiple routes.
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State Roady Commission
Nillesce
Ballenger Creek
Church
Monrovia Hyattstown
Loys Mite
Rocksad
Miller's Bridge
Broad Run
Kemp Town Road
Montgomery Fine
Peno’s
Day's Scchool
Jeferson
Walkersville Road
Emmitsburg
Sabidlasville- Thurmont
Licksville
Point of Rocks
Yellow Springs
St. Mark's Church
Urbana
Bue
Commi Mers
Britten Supports Coolidge Navy Program in Shift
Representative Britten of Illinois signals support for President Coolidge on naval policy. He will back the administration’s plan for a time-limited program and aid in the House Naval Committee to push construction, including 25 cruise carriers, while not insisting on a fixed five year buildup.
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Washington
Britten
Illinois
Coolidge
White House
Deziring
Naval
Centir Ts
Kelly Leaves Estate to Help Others in Baltimore
In Baltimore on February 14 AP reports Frank Kelly a Baltimore Democratic leader plans to leave his estate for others. The will provides a trust to benefit a hotel and two foster children and directs that the trust be divided among the Friesdiess and the Maryland Sannat for the benefit of the fund.
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Kelly
Baitimore
Baltimore
Maryland
Kiwanis Club fills noon program with Lincoln talk review
At the Fran tw Scott Key hotel a Kiwanis Club luncheon featured a biographical address on Abraham Lincoln by Wm Bennett. Russell W. McCain introduced him as the program chair, noting Lincoln’s rise from humble beginnings to leadership and his assassination. The talk highlighted Civil War factors and Reconstruction’s dark chapter, with reflections on Lincoln’s personality and the nation’s healing process.
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Scott Key
Aniay
Witham B. Bennett
Russell W. McCain
Lincoln
Washington
Mr. Tennett
Higweyknurgsses
Benet
Gael Finday
L. L. Wilson
George C
Bor
Wilbur VanSant
Baltimore Kiwanizeh
Valentine
Garber
Hickman Sentenced Following April 27 Trial
A judge sentenced Hickman after a trial on April 27. The prosecution and defense presented arguments with both sides calling witnesses. The state supreme court previously ruled on related matters, and the outcome sets a degree of punishment for the defendant.
Ohio Committeeman Backs Hoover Nomination
Cleveland reports Maurice Maschke, Republican National Committeeman, endorses Herbert Hoover for president. Columbus notes Senator Willis campaign manager Carl A. Thompson challenges Maschke, says Hoover not yet assured nomination and Willis' delegates would be placed district by district.
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Maurier Masvithe
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Cie
Herbert Haovlayota
Cuxahega County
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Maschie
Rosetta P
Maschke
Frank BR. Wills
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ahanWer
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Carrl A. Thompson
Frank I. Wills
Willis
Thompson
Masch
Christian party ticket proposed by circulars
Washington Feb 14 AP The drafting of Senator Heflin Alabama for President and Mabel Walker Willebrandt California Assistant Attorney General for Vice President on the Christian party ticket is proposed in circulars Widely distributed and bearing the National Fundamental Protestant Christian Association name The notices urge voting the ticket and say they do not seek the offices but will draft them Willebrandt heads enforcement of prohibition and other laws
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Washington
Heflin
Alabama
Mra
Mabel Walker Willebrandt
California
Wilebrandt
Stephenson Given Ultimatum in Court for Testimony
Indianapolis February 14 AP D C Stephenson former grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan was given until 2 pm to decide if he will testify as a state witness in Governor Ed Jackson bribery trial. Special assistant prosecutor noted Stephenson’s third day refusal to testify citing constitutional rights. hinting at a broader set of corruption prosecutions.
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D. C
Hensen
Hare
Wilmington to Rome Flight Planned by Army Pilot
Cleveland reports Lieutenant George B Davis of Detroit, a World War veteran, will attempt a Wilmington Delaware to Rome flight in early spring. Financed by Du Pont interests led by C F Rogers, the voyage aims to use a new long-range aircraft with two 18 cylinder motors on a single shaft. The test plane has been evaluated in Detroit and Wilmington.
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Wilmington
Del
Rome
George B Davis
Detroit
C. FP. Rogers
du Pont
Davis
Rogers
Telephones From Frisco to Berlin Dialogue Breaks Record
San Francisco February 14 The Examiner reports a telephone talk between Cart Raise a San Francisco broker and Berlin banker George Laft the longest distance connection yet completed. They spoke 11 minutes and the total cost was 60 cents.
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The
Examiner Today
Cart Raise
George Laft
Berlin
Baise
Laft
Mies
Wade Male Chorus Plans Palm Sunday Cantata and Rehearsals
Regular Tuesday eight rehearsals of the Wade Male Chorus begin at 4 15 this evening in the M P Moller store on North Market Street and continue through the Wistar. A concert by the 25 to 40 men will be held in May. They will join with Hoot Cale Jere studenta and other masterful groups for a Palm Sunday cantata at Tivoli theater. Officers: R Ames Hendrickson president Foster C Remabure Middletown lr president Claude S Hahn secretary Virgil Doub treasurer. Henry T Wade head of the music department at Hood College is organizer and director.
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Tivoli Theater
R. Ames Hendrickson
Foster C. Remabure
Middletown
Claude S. Hahn
Virgil Doub
Henry T. Wade
Mosic
Hood College
Prices Push Upward In Stock Market Rally
New York February 14 AP reports a resumed rise in stock prices with stronger selling resistance in some peak specialties. Traders awaited clearer signals after the double holiday and rumors circulated that banks may tighten collateral rules to curb broker gains.
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New York
Bamka
Cain Mene
Birthday Party Celebrates Harner Daughter’s Tenth Birthday
A birthday gathering on Second Street honored Mizz Mary Beth Harner, marking her tenth birthday. About 18 young guests attended as a cake feature highlighted the occasion.
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Iow
Mizz
Mary Beth Harner
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