West Demands Details on German War Prisoners Held
Washington reports Western powers demanded Moscow disclose exact numbers of German war prisoners still held and whether release plans exist. Notes pressed for specifics amid four power pact status and ongoing Soviet captivity estimated at over 200,000. Soviet sources cite transportation delays and separate Japanese prisoner repatriation arrangements.
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Washington
Moscow
Russia
United States
State Department
Britain
France
Tass
Ima Aisgaten
Sovet
Poland
Yugoslavia
Ruszie
WBIS
Berlin
Holiday death toll includes 43 children
The Associated Press reports 309 total holiday deaths with 44 children among them. The toll covers several tragic incidents across the nation including sledding accidents, vehicle strikes, fires, and other mishaps.
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Associated Press
Hochford
Bey
Rate increases To Boost B. and C. Revenue
Baltimore officials estimate rail rate hikes will raise gross revenues by 226400 dollars and net income by about 13 million, based on 1919 business projections with ICC input. The ICC granted a five percent freight increase, but prospects for immediate improvement look slim.
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Baltimore
Jan Tate
Baltimore and Ohio
Roy B White
B & Os
Interstate Commerce Commission
White
Reece
ICC
Ramsburg Not A Candidate for House Leader
Frederick County delegation chair Jacob R. Ramsburg said he does not wish to serve again as minority floor leader. He cited a preference for voting on issues beyond party strategy and indicated no clear plan to return. State and local officials prepare for organizational sessions as the General Assembly convenes.
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Jacob R. Ramsburg
Frederick County
House
Ramsburg
Uni Vo
Frederick City
oRburg
Ivard D Storm
Mbiv
Mayor seeks bond approval for 146000 transit underpasses
Hagerstown January 3 report that Mayor Richard Sweeney will ask the General Assembly to approve a bill allowing voters in March to decide on a 146000 bond issue for construction of underpasses or overpasses.
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Hagerstown
Richard Sweeney
General Assembly Tn
Will
Floor Leader Post Sought In Maryland House
Veteran legislator seeks majority leadership of the Maryland House of Delegates as Leroy Pumphrey shows no sign of stepping down. John C. Luber declares his candidacy with citywide and county support while Jerome Robinson weighs his options amid potential delegation split and factional ties in Baltimore.
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Annapolis
Maryland
House of Delegates
Leroy Pumphrey
Prince George's County
Pumphrey
House
Ways and Means Committee
John C. Luber
Dealto
Finlly
Luber
Jerome Robinson
Dbal
Robinson
Baltemmore Democratic
Jack Pollack
William Curran
Chaires and Bloom Mentioned in House Leadership Talks
John W. Chaires of Calvert and Myron L. Bloom of Washington are noted figures as speculation swirls over House Judi cary Committee chairmanship and floor leadership. Observers expect no action until the General Assembly settles in with committee chair appointments by the presiding officer. Speaker Ferdinand Yeert and President Joseph R Byrnes face limited opposition in the Democratic caucus.
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John W
Calvert
Myron L Bloom
Washington
House
Robinson
Benard S. Melnicover
Dbal
Derratie
General Assembly
Ferdinand Yeert
D-Howards
Joseph R Byrnes
D-Balto
Rhea Described as South American Flightless Bird
The rhea, native to South America, is a small flightless bird related to the ostrich. Its primary value lies in its feathers, though they lack the finer plumes of its larger relatives.
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South America
Police Court Sessions Hear Monday Night
Two colored defendants were bound over for regular payments for three years each in non-support cases before Magistrate Alton Y. Bennett. Claude Gardner, an habitual defendant, was sentenced to 20 days in jail in default of a 30 fine for intoxication. A bench warrant was issued for James Floyd who failed to appear for a peace disturbance charge. Freder ick’s defense was that he
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Alton Y. Bennett
Claude Gardner
D. Kenness
Kanede
James Floyd
C.ix
Trp
John Bowngs
Frederick
Local court orders support and fines relief for families
Henderson ordered to pay rent and 750 weekly for his wife’s maintenance after disputes over a 25 minimum wage and automobile costs. Burkittsville man Bonded to pay 14 weekly support for wife and two children. James Austin defends desertion claim. Several traffic fines and forfeitures recorded. Cecil Rhodes noted for Oxford League three year program aiding 269 students with 32 US scholars and five German scholarships annulled in 1916.
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Eugene Foster Henderson
Burkittsville
Austin James
Henderson
Frederick
Cecil Rhodes
United States
Germany
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