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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1924
Page
7
Mah Jongg is a 144 tile game with three suits and honor cards. A Ming box marks winds, four dice come with the set, two used in play, two extras, and bone or ivory counters accompany each set.
The article details a Mahjong set of 144 tiles per player 36 pieces per suit plus bamboo quirks and a division of the Chi nese Hemp Bird. It explains counting counters for points, dragon and wind tiles with corner markings for easy identification. It notes extra white tiles for substitution and hints at future pieces on East Wind and building the Wall.
In Clinton British Columbia february 206 wild horses will be offered at market after a spectacular roundup in the Cariboo district. Cowboys in the spring drive are preparing to participate as farmers complain the herd damages ranch lands and lures domestic stock with calls for freedom. Officials and farmers unite to end the nuisance.
Pharmacists advertise Joint-Base as a remedy for sore inflamed and rheumatic joints. The ad claims sixty cents per trial at Williamson's and People’s Drug Store Miserigement.
St Petersburg Florida February 20 Former State Senator William Flinn of Pittsburgh Pa died here He was 72 years old Mrs Flinn was at his side The couple would have celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in a few days Flinn born Manchester England May 3 1851 immigrated to Pittsburgh grew into a major contractor He entered politics as a Republican leader and later led the Bull Moose movement facing Senator Quay in several political battles
In Butalo New York on February 20 an Erie county hospital inmate, 56 year old Thomas Trayton, killed 66 year old William Burton in the kitchen. An 18 year old boy confined to a wheelchair witnessed the slaying as Trayton severed Burton's jugular, then sat calmly before attendants. Trayton was placed under observation at City Hospital.
Shenandoah Pennsylvania February Ralph Neiswealer 22 narrowly escaped death when his car struck at Gilberton crossing by a Reading express train. He failed to see the crossing signal and the car was demolished. He was hurled onto the engine pilot and taken to Sinto Hospital Fountain Springs with severe head lacerations and skull fracture but expected to recover. Paul Brazinsky a miner walking through heavy snow to Hammond factory was struck by a trolley car and then the ambulance was hit by a speeding auto. Brazinsky suffered a hip dislocation internal injuries and is in critical condition.
Unusually severe cold halts land and sea transport in Sweden. The Aaland Sea freezes, a wrecked ship with twelve frozen crew is found in the North Sea, and the Stockholm Iris cargo steamer sinks off Hengele though it is believed the crew survived.
The Public Utilities Commission discussed gas and water services in Maryland with focus on faster modern facilities, private versus municipal ownership, and the impact on costs. Gas rates were reduced from 9 to 5 cents per cubic foot, and the commission noted benefits of cheaper gas for Baltimore consumers. Water systems were urged to stay public, while telephone and telegraph services faced jurisdiction limits and quality concerns. The meeting included praise for collaborations with the Public Utilities Association and a birthday gift to Mr. Whitman from the association president.
Six motorists were indicted for murder and four others charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with fatal automobile accidents, by the county grand jury in Pittsburgh Virginia on February 26.
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