Postmaster Selection Under 1921 Civil Service Rules
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for the postmaster vacancy caused by J A Williamson's resignation. The 1921 executive order governs the process, with a $3300 annual salary. Applicants must show education and training, business experience, and fitness, with forms available at the local post office and due by February 6.
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J. A. Williamson
United States Civil Service Commission
Civill service Commission
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Washington
Maryland Motor Company Bankruptcy Petition Filed
The Maryland Motor Machine Company is accused of insolvency as petitioners The Frederick Hotel Company and other heirs seek adjudication of bankruptcy in U S Court on a Saturday. Claims total 2468.87 and a transfer of assets allegedly favors creditors, with alleged unlawful preference. Attorneys Leo Woeinhers Charles McMathias Gur K Motter Alban M Wood and D Prince loa Backer represent the petitioning creditors.
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Maryland Motor Machine Company
Frederick Hotel Company
United States
Maryland Motor ‘machines company
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Attorners
Leo Woeinhers
Charles McC Mathias
Gur K. Motter
Alban M. Wood
D. Prince loa Backer
Market prices fall as foreign outlook worsens
The Associated Press reports a broad stock market decline after the opening, driven by fears of orders in oils and shipping and a drop in railroads and related sectors. Prices slid on low priced shares while traders speculated on liquidity and inflation, with few bright spots in the early session.
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Associated Press
New York
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Breakdown of Near East meet foreshadowed failure
Lausanne Jan 15 A British spokesman warned that two months of work at the Near East peace conference has yielded doubtful agreement on major issues. The British indicated they might be preparing public opinion for a possible breakdown of the conference. The Turkish delegation proposed dividing Ottoman debt among Turkey as constituted and the successor states detached since World War I.
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Associated Press
Lausanne
Turkey
Parents Charged With Violating School Law
Judge J Grahame Johnson heard multiple cases for violating compulsory school law. Defendants included Harry Blickenstaff and Lulu Wolf on behalf of May Green, Chester Kuhn’s children Bernhard and Irma, Vada Linton, Dallas Misner and his children Lola and Haven, Lester Stottlemyer’s ward, and Edward Prior over Bruce Sensenbaugh’s attendance. Cases held open with promise of regular attendance. fines possible for future violations.
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J. Grahame Johnson
Anders
Johnson
Forrest school
Garfield
Catoctin
Harry Blickenstaff
Harry
Laurette
Lulu Wolf
May Green
Chester Kuhn
Bernhard
Irma
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Vada Linton
Lester Stottlemyer
Lola
Haven Misner
Dallas Misner
Edward Prior
Bruce
Sensenbaugh
Smithsburg
H. Dorsey Etchison
Sheriff denies Klan arrest order in Braddock case
Bastrop La Jan 15 Sheriff Fred Carpenter denied any commission deputizing Captain J K Skipwith or others to arrest farmer Alonzo Braddock who testified he was seized at his home then turned over to the sheriff during the open hearing into the kidnapping and slayings by masked bands.
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Associated Press
Bastrop
Fred Carpenter
Morehouse parish
J. K. Skipwith
Ku Klux Klan
Alonzo Braddock
farmer
Skipwith
Carpenter
Watt Daniris
Thomas Richards
Braddock
Shipwith
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Bidding Up the Steel Market Amid Veiled Turmoil
A terse market note describes cautious bidding on steel futures amid uncertainty. Traders in New York show tempered interest as futures edges or declines hint at broader demand concerns and sector volatility.
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Instability in Bituminous Coal Industry Drives Prices
The United States Coal Commission reports instability in the bituminous coal mining industry is the fundamental cause of high prices and fuel shortages. Labor troubles, transport bottlenecks, and overdevelopment fuel the issue, with study planned on wages, employment, and costs while aiming for industrial peace and avoiding a widespread mine shutdown after April 1.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States Coal Commission
Congress
John Hays Hammond
George Otis Smith
the
Geological Survey
Clark Howell
Atlanta Constitution
Marshall
Charles P. Neill
Edward T. Devine
Alsdaler
republic
United States
West Maryland Junior Democrats Organize in Cumberland
A Cumberland meeting of the Junior Democratic Club executive committee elected Wm C Walsh as chairman and Paul E Payne as secretary. A Washington's Birthday dinner in Hagerstown was planned with invitations to Gov Albert C Ritchie and Sen Pat Har fon of Mississippi. The group endorsed cooperation with state Democratic organizations and aims to improve ties with old state organs. Attendees included Ful Jey Barnard Jr Wm C Walsh Wa T Lane Augustine Macon Waterson Payne and Winersner 3rd Frederick with Andrew Cohiil of Washington County club also present.
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Junior Democratic Club
Western Maryland
Fort Cumberland
Cumberland
Wm. C. Walsh
Paul E Payne
Hagerstown
Washington
Democratic Club
state central committee
Allegany
Garrett
Montgomery
Frederick
Albert C. Ritchie
United States
Ful Jey Barnard Jr
Jode
Wm. C. Waleh
T. Lane
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Augustine
Macon
Watersiogn Pani Tt Payne
Pand
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Andrew Cohiil
Washington tounty club
Granted Divorce for Florence A Sohnson and custody ruling
Florence A Sohnson through attorney Reno S Harp secured a divorce from her husband Ulyaeca & Johneen. She was awarded custody and control of the child Ila Mo Johnson and two others, Laura Jo Johneen and James U. Joh. The judgment details a decree and related terms of custody.
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Florence A Sohnson
Reno S Harp
Ulyaeca
Johneen
Penres
Ila Mo Johnson
Laura Jo Johneen
James U. Joh
Yearly Reports And Meetings Of The Methodists
The Methodist Episcopal Sunday School reported over 600 in attendance Sunday morning and the Leaders Bible Class held its annual memorial service noted as particularly touching. Several members died in the past year including Jacob H Shinnick Frank E Brown Wallace M Mullen and Chas E Swope.
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Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Jacob H Shinnick
Frank £. Brown
Wallace M. Mullen
Chas E. Swope
J. R. Yingiing
Co. H. Rhoderick
Geo. L. Rothenhoefer
J. P. Hiess
Markell Va Nelson
Epworth
plom
Wess Varn Warner
J. C. Wrehtson
CE Chine
Annual Bible Society Meeting in Frederick County
The 102nd Anniversary Service of the Young Men's Bible Society of Frederick County will be held Sunday evening at the Methodist Episcopal church. Dr. J O Muir, Chaplain of the United States Senate, will deliver the address. A union service brings together ministers and laymen from several churches. The annual report is prepared by Glenn H. McGregor and others, with directors from various congregations to be elected.
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Young Men's Bible Society
Frederick County
Methodist Episcopal church
the
Bible Society
J. 0. Muir
United States Senate
Muir
Philadelphia
New York City
New York State
New Jersey
District of Columbia
Washington
Glenn H. McGregor
Glenn C. Garber
R. Ames Hendrickson
Simper
Methodist Episcopal choir
J. O. Wrightson
Theophilus J. Gaehr
Presbyterian church
W. C. Royal
First Baptist church
Nevin
Mary Filler
James H. Harris
Chaplain Muir
W. R. Glenn
astor
United Brethren church
Marriage annulled for Crone, 1893 union nullified
Susan FE Crone of Frederick through her attorney Renee S Harp had her 1893 marriage to Silas W Crone annulled. Crone, also of Frederick, had a living wife when he wed Crone in November 1893 after securing a license in Hagerstown. He later was convicted of bigamy and served 18 months.
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Susan FE. Crone
Frederick
Renee S. Harp
Silas W. Crone
Maryland
Cold Weather Ahead Promises Relief From Damp Sunday
The forecast predicts much colder weather arriving tomorrow, contrasting with recent damp conditions. Sunday’s rain and slick roads subside as temperatures drop to near or below freezing, tightening ice and posing travel challenges.
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Tad
Charles F Kirk Critically Injured in Mercy County Incident
An unnamed summary states Charles F Kirk is critically injured following an incident in Mercy County. Authorities report he was treated at the scene and transported for advanced care. Further details on cause and responding agencies were not disclosed in the readable text.
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Charles F. Kirk
Chares
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ines
Split Between The Coal Commissions Complete, Mine Owners Stand Firm
The French Embassy told the State Department that five divisions totaling 45,000 men would join a move to secure control over the Bochum district following Germany’s order halting coal deliveries.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department today
Bochum
Communists Demand War and Resignation in Berlin
Berlin reports from Bochum a French arrival, with work halted and high excitement. The Lokal Anzeiger notes Communists distributing war leaflets against France and calling for Chancellor Cuno to resign.
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Berlin
Bochum
Lokal Auseiger
France
Cuno
No Coal for France Proclaimed by German Coal Commission
Berlin reports the German Coal Commission bans Ruhr coal shipments to France and Belgium even with payment. The move reverses a Saturday Essen agreement where German owners would sell coal to France and Belgium with advance cash from the French and Belgian buyers. The restriction threatens an immediate rift with France, which had planned continued advance payments to Ruhr mines.
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FRANCE
Berlin
German Coal Commission
Ruhr
Belgium
Germany
Essen
French Central Commission
Control Commission
M. Coste
Coal Commission
Rochum
Dortmund
Essen Ring Tightened After Front Change
In Essen on January 15 the French reinforced the occupation forces as coal magnates halted deliveries. Troops and tanks moved from the old zone to tighten the ring around Essen, signaling a renewed push in the area.
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ESSEN
Rupture Deepens Between Allied Commission and German Industry
London reports the Franco Belgian Commission of Control in Essen has broken with German industrialists. Dispatches say military penalties are now harsher and broader than yesterday and that the German advance has moved into a more dangerous phase.
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London
Commission of Control
Essen
Evening News
Germany
France Extends Ruhr Occupation Zone To Dortmund Edge
Duesseldorf reports France answers German coal supply refusal by widening occupation from Bochum east to 12 to 20 kilometers beyond, nearing the major industrial city of Dortmund. French forces under Desouttes encircle Hugo Stinnes as Ruhr industries face pressure and disruption.
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Duesseldorf
France
General Desoutte
Dortamind
Ruhr industries of man
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Hugo Stinnes
Allers Given Ten Years in State Penitentiary
Frank J Allers confessed principal in the Crokercryjle whiskey theft of 25000 dollars and the August murder of William Fornereye. He was sentenced at Towson to fourteen years in a Maryland penitentiary after providing state evidence and implicating four associates.
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ALLERS
Baltmore
Thomas F. Coop
Crokercryjle
Frank J. Allers
Rolf
Towson
South Cut Bank Boundary Set by Supreme Court Decision
The Red River south cut bank is named the Texas Oklahoma boundary by Supreme Court order after a prolonged dispute. The ruling blends positions of the United States and Texas, selecting the river’s southern bank for much of the line near the Big Bend area.
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TEXAS-OKLAHOMA
Red river
Texas
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
United States
Big Bend
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