Toghove Farm Sale Objection and Court Action
An equity proceeding regarding the Toghove Farm sale discusses objections by infant heirs and the fate of the contract to Charles Wertheimer. The court considers higher offers, bids by Wertheimer and Rau, and whether confirmation benefits the infant heirs, with an order allowing further bids above 20,000 while preserving Rau’s 20,000 offer and a 2,000 deposit.
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Charlea
D. Grove
Charles Wertheimen
Wertheimer
Rau
Ray
Petitini
Fdrm
Adu
Charles Wetrheimer
Edward H. Rau
Hdica Iebo
Conri
Vendee
Sala
Galé
Elmer
Tt. Wertheimner
Ran
Raw
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Edward H. Raube
Courthoise
Frank L. Stoner
Leo ‘Weinberg
Werthelmer
H. Kieffer-DeLauter
Public Service Commission to rule on Maryland phone rates
The Public Service Commission will soon consider Maryland telephone rates. Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co filed a petition asking the commission to approve government rates in effect during federal control. A temporary order will keep these rates until investigations conclude, with automatic continuation to December 1 if states act later.
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Public Service Commission
Maryland
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Telephone and Telegraph
Commission
Congress
Probing Auto Collision Near Gaithersburg
State officials investigated an injury to Deputy Motor Vehicle Commissioner Smith after a high speed chase on the pike near Gaithersburg. The pursuing auto, occupied by several Negro men from Washington, was overtaken. Smith was struck by the pursuing motorcycle and injured but not seriously. The auto was taken to a Rockville garage. warrants were issued for John Doe in Knoxville as authorities pursued the suspects on a bootlegging expedition. A related local note mentions Senator Hitchcock may retire after his current term.
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E. Austin Baughman
Rockville
C. H. Smith
Frederick
Gaithersburg
Smith
Aud
Washington
Baughman
John
Doe
Knoxville
Sheri
House Votes to Recess Without Record Vote
Washington July 20 The House adopted a resolution to recess from August 2 to September with no record vote. The Senate is expected to be at work on peace and treaty matters during the period while gaps in leadership are addressed.
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Washiaigton
Tuly
House
Senate
Congress
Chile
Santiago
German loan securer said to amount to 100 million
An American law of 100 million dollars tied to a German credit line is reported as secured through Deutsche Bank and a New York bank, with references to Bertin and potential German business links. The story notes uncertainty and mentions no confirmations from German or U.S. officials.
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Berlin
London
Martin
Nortiy
Deutsche Bank
Bertin
Walle
New York
International
MY York
Marita
Prohibition Sentiment in Philippines Sparks Official Action
In Manila during July a state council memorandum urges Filipinos to decide the prohibition question for themselves. Acting Governor Ventor proposes sending measures to a special session of the legislature. Filipino sentiment shows strong opposition to prohibition as a general rule.
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Philiipines
Manila
Council At State
Sg I
Peru
Fiipina
Ventor
Repeal of All Taxes Proposal by Representative Emerson
Washington July 29 Representative Emerson Republican of Ohio introduced a resolution seeking repeal of all taxes and duties on sugars and fondants and removal of the war tax on freight charges. He proposed an AUS partition of food. The note mentions candidate Munichy S. Caby of Colo. announced plans to run for Congress at the forthcoming general election.
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Washington
Emerson
Ohio
Congress
Mlunichy S.caby
Remains of 22,000 Americans buried in unnamed graves
Colonel Joseph Hervon reports that less than two percent of American soldiers who died in battle were unidentified. About 22,000 graves lie in the Argonne Meuse area with large cemeteries at Romagne and Thiaucourt. The command plans to consolidate and relocate remains to organized cemeteries.
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Romagne
Thiaucourt
New York
Joseph
Her von
Cincinnati
Terron'y P
Force Down Price of Food Havre Trade Unions Compel
Federated Trades unions pressured Havre producers to sell staples at 5 to 75 percent under average market price. The goods were moved to a public market and sold at the lowest price, sparking excitement. A crowd then partly pillaged a farm cart and a baker's shop amid the commotion.
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Havre
Federated Trades Unions
Reading Pa Honors World War Hero General Liggett
A July 20 reception in Reading Pennsylvania welcomed Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett and party led by Mrs Liggett. Crowds lined the route as Liggett, born in Reading and later residing in Birdsboro, reviewed returning service members. A city banquet, a parade, and engrossed resolutions followed the visit.
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Reading Pa
Steading
Hunter
Liggell
Perghligy
Conyaind
Mra
Liggett
Aligntown
Reading
Diggett Posmerken Neterana
Foreign Service
Ehuldeen Fh
Liggetts
Abrarian
Birdshorn
Fils Boyhood
Ra Nyse
Mt Here
Turkish Army Rout In Asia Minor Engagements
Turke routed after two clashes with Greek patrols near Messing and Aldon in Asia Minor. Exchange reports fifteen hundred dead and wounded combined. Greek reinforcements were rushed to the front as fighting began and a telegraph dispatch from Athens noted the clash.
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London
Messing
Aldon
Asia
Minor
Teles
Athens
Freckle Cream Ad Promises Clear Rosy Skin
An advertisement touts a freckle and tan lotion made by mixing juice from two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to produce a quarter pint. The formula is advertised as harmless, fragrance rich, and designed for daily use on face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and blemishes.
Dabrokons Headache Reliever Ad Skims Drugs and Tin Boxes
An unclear ad fragment mentions headache neuralgia and colds with boxes of twelve tablets at a drug store. It references aspirin and a brand mark and a Bayor manufacture line. The text is garbled but indicates a pharmaceutical advertisement for pain relief products.
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Bayor
Oucethactieator
Baliyshaodims
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