State police officer Spiech charged with highway fines scheme
A Maryland state trooper, A. M. Spiech, was suspended indefinitely by motor vehicles commissioner E. Austin Baughman on charges he tried to extract a cash fine from motorists during a February stop on Defense Highway near Camp Parole. The accused man, previously stationed at Braddock Heights and Annapolis, denies the allegations though past inquiries of similar nature had occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Spiech
E. Austin Baughman
Spioch
Braddock Heights
Annapalis
Margaret F. Feidl
Washington
Feidt
Defense Highway
Camn
Faith
Annapolis
Anderson
Spiech
Baughman
Oliver C. Short
Rich Diamond Field Found in Namaqualand South Africa
In Mar 1 report from Capa Town the minister of mines F W Berers confirms a vast new diamond field in Namaqualand northwest Cape Colony. Sir Davis Harris calls it the biggest field yet, with 30 400 claims to be state diggings. Government will control output to prevent market disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capa
Union of South Africa
South Africa
F. W. Berers
Namaqualand
Cape Colony
Davis Harris
Assembly
Kimberley
Beyers
Heeny Sounds Out Delaney In Heavyweight Showdown
At Madison Square Garden on March 1 Tom Heeney of New Zealand defeated Jack Delaney in 15 rounds to win the first heavyweight elimination semi final before 18 000 fans. Heeney pressed the attack late to secure the decision with a bruising, aggressive rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Square Garden
Jack Delaney
Pattler
New Zealand
Tom Heeney
Heeney
Shecter
Chunky
Tom
Jack
Heaney
Delaney
Halftone Hoops: FoulsCloud Debate as Referee Rules
A chaotic basketball game in the city Wednesday night drew penalties on both sides as a referee stopped play to assess a foul. The incident centered on a player whom the official claimed to have fouled, prompting questions from the capta ins and players before the referee explained the call in unclear terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iame
Untitled Fragment From Local Report
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a tense scene with a neighbor, a family dispute, and a rushed discovery at a house. Names and precise details are unclear, but the text hints at accusations and a reaction to a recorded memory.
Radio Schedule Fragment From Many Markets
A dense OCR listing of radio programs across U.S. stations, detailing orchestras, orchestral and vocal solos, broadcasts from WEAF WEAP WJZ and others, with daily time blocks, hours, and program names. It catalogs bands, ensembles, and concert broadcasts in multiple cities including New York Boston Chicago Detroit and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Swarthmore Music Club
WBE
Atlanta
Clippers
American Legion
NBC
WEAF
WEAL
Baltimore
Sandman
Weal Ensemble
Weel Boston
Sai2
Big Brother Club
Whiting Milkmen
New York
Miamises Orchestra
WEAP
VanSurdam’s Orchestra
WMAK
Buffalo
Columbia Chain
Viale
Kyw-Kfex
Chicago
Munsteal
Kentucky Serenaders
WHAQ
WQJ
WQJ Chamber Music Players
Wayne King
WON
WLS
S4l
Met
Billy Stile
BIO TV
WIZ
Farany
Dallas
WRAP
WOC
Davenport
Parrow
Chanticleers
ROA
Dumlr
Denver
Rio Grande End
DES Wagines
Armand Tinkt
Drakr Conservatory
Barile-Shephard
Irem Weap
Phi Ieh
Ward
Detault
Odd
Ipusie
Michigan
Dollywood
Wolverines
Payton
WAY
Fort Worth
Traction Orchestra
WIC
Hartford
Dianer
ai—Waldorf
Clinton
Austin
KTMS
Hoyt Springs
Arlington Ensemble
Ted Weems
Roanoks Jubilee Singers
EPEC
Wollaton
Ford
Glenn
WDAF
Kansas City
Progrema
KPAB
Lincoln
Lincoln Salon Orchestra
WHAS
Louisville
WMC
Mempis
WEMS
Milwaukee
WCCO
Mplease
Paul
Paul Assa Mour
Ud TV
Metry
WSM
Nassville
WOR
Newark
du King Cole
Levi
den Drie
Tsog Sl-Dnedworner
Lventrom
Eiring
Godfrey Ludlow
Violimint
WOW
OMADA
17Th Regiment
Ben Bernie
WOO
Philadelphia
Ehsterperns
Danca Music
KDEA
Pittsburgh
Kdea Little Symphony
WJZ
Heynirr'a Rvb Trig
WCAK
Wittsburgh
Waldorf Orchestra
Uncle Gimbet
Magrio
Wham
Rochester
WGY
Schenectady
WGY Pinyora
Cathedral
Pelmoliva
WBZ
Springfield
Suffolk Theatre Orchestra
Lowe's
EYGE
Tulsa
S4s
Oldes Bergha
Evoo
Palmoliva
Washington
Ata Bode
Meyioner
Bue Ee
Rd Galvert
Palmolive
Navy panel approves 14.86 million for battleship upgrades
The House naval committee authorizes 14.86 million to extend firing ranges by 10 000 yards on the battleships Pennsylvania and Arizona. The plan includes improved protection, air attack defenses, deck protection, airplane catapults, fire control, and reboilering, to prevent outranging by rival powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
Arizona
House Naval Committee
Britten
Illinois
Navy Department
New Mexico
Mississippi
Idaho
Chambersburg cndes elect six directors for 1928 season
The Chambersburg baseball club elected six directors for the 1928 season. Top Wenninger refused consideration. Bears Sherry is likely to join Frederick Sundar, with talks about a player move to 1928. Frances Folser and Avice Eenist praised for basketball success. Also notes Mrs Coolidge visiting Northamton and ongoing hospital conditions. A 1831-built Pooh is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg Baseball Cnde
Maroons
Wenninger
Chambersburg
Bears T. Sherry
Hunstlers
Frederick Sundar
Neptune
Daltimore
Gis
Frederick Hists School
Frances Folser
Avice Eenist
Plasyers
Missing naval officers believed in peril after plane vanishes
Washington reports Rear Admiral Coontz says the amphibian plane carrying Commander T. G. Ellyson Lieut Com Hugo Lehmiat and Lieut Roger Ransehausen from Hampton Roads to Annapolis early Monday likely crashed in Horn Harbor. Navy and Marine searchers fail to find any trace as areas are combed. The Navy plans further searching tomorrow. Also notes Mt Pleasant Ladies Aid Society meeting at Mrs Lindsay with nine members and one visitor. Next gathering April 7 at Mrs Edwin Bowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilbur
T. G. Ellyson
Hugo Lehmiat
Roger Ransehausen
Robert FB. Coontz
Fifth Naval District
Hampton Roads
Amnapalis
Horn Harbor
Navy
Marine
Wibar
Mountain Point
Annapolis
Navy Department
Ladies’ Aim Society of
Mt. Pleasant
Raymond Lindsay
Lindsay
AR. L. Mowbray
Luther Kings
C. I. McCurfman
BR. L. Jays
Charles Surriss
Rainmond
Charles Hoffman
Elsie Zimmerman
Edwin Bowers’. Mow
New Vitamin Discovered in Berkeley by Evans
Berkeley announces the discovery of two new vitamins by Dr. Herbert M. Evans of the University of California. The sixth vitamin is said to be essential for normal growth and reproductive development in animals, with lettuce and liver noted as potent in tests on rats and guinea pigs. Caution is issued that manufacturing and sale as glandular extracts is not guaranteed. Mt Pleasant Club Meets in February with 13 members and two visitors. Civics program presented by Mrs. Keefer Malin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Cal
Mareh
Herbert M. Evans
Anatomy
University of California
Evans
Mt. Pleasant
Edward Routzabn
C. J. McDevitt
Keefer Malin
Klein
Braddock
Howard Lochner
Reed Accuses Coolidge of Misfeasance in Office
A long speech in Los Angeles accuses President Coolidge of misfeasance amid Senate naval investigations. Senator Reed of Missouri cites the California primary to May 16 and notes a split among Democrats over wet dry issues and religion. Evangelistic revival stories follow with Cowboy Joe Payne scheduled to speak at Brunswick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Coolidge
Los Angeles
Cal. Mart
Coolidge Owas
Senate
Naval
Missouri
Long Revel
Angely
Senator Real
Alucil
California
Auenie Peu
Gov. Smith
New York
Meade
Heed
Cecil
Montion
McAdoo
Smith
First Baylist Church
Brunswick
Cowboy Joe Payne
Texas
the Baptist Church
Cowboy Joe
Hull
Ing
Hall
J. Mwharton
Branily Baptisthurch
Baltimore
Braddock Heights
James Haniel
Brunswick Baptist Church
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Torrien
Cecilia
Bansen
Nerbert
Barytone
White Rock
Citlesb Service Orchestea
Associated Persons
Nabwobney
Vantzgff
Wil
Crastern & Central Standard
Norihamton
Mass
Calvin Coolidge
Leinira Gerth
Dirkinsey Hospital
Presdles
Washinzion Aing
Nerthas
Othe Hospital
Ure Geadine
Aid Society
Aluminum
Shipley & Sons
Waite
Fidelity Motors CO
Patrick St Joe
Essex
W. A. R. Bell
Optometrist
N. Market
Frederich ID
Potts & Griffin General Insurance
Court St
Frederick, MD
FEAGA
Je Bierley
East Patrick St
Frederick and
Washington E
A. E. Fisher
EF. Patrick St
Frederick, Wa
Ipp Et Ulpeserve
S.market ST. Frederick Maryland
Maryland Theatre
W. L
Ted Wells
Kno Tesh
Lehense
Lillian Rich
Tyler Brooke
Bull Montana
Bob Curwood
Haberdashery
Vuaitos
Boz
Gorton’s
Maryland
A&p
Lucky Strike
OLD Gold
Chesterfield Piedmont
Sweet Caporal
CAMEL
Lic
Fatimas
Hamburg
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