Near East Relief drives funds in Frederick county
Near East Relief fund pledges in Frederick county total nearly 5000 after a field day at churches. County chairman Roderick reported to Dr Alexander Mitchell, Marsland field secretary. March activities will extend to more churches, with gifts sent to Graver Michal at Central Trust Company. Dr Mitchell spoke at Bos High, Rotary luncheon, and a film Alice in Hungerland may be shown. April 2 will close the canvass with an address at the Methodist church. Rev S C Hoover will become county chairman after April 1, succeeding Roderick who plans to move.
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Frederick County
David Morgen Roderick
Jr Alexander Mitchell
Marsland
Near East
Comenient
Assis
General Publi
Graver
Michal
Central Trust Company
City
Alexander Mitchell
Bos’ High School
Rotary Club
Mitchell
Methodist Episcopal Church
The
Near East Relief
8. C. Hoover
Grace Reformed Church
Roderick
Funeral Faked Death Shocks New York Couple
Mrs. Thomas McGovern told city reporters that her husband an elevator operator spread a false report of her death causing mourners to flood their home on a Wednesday night. She claimed he abused her drank heavily and wasted money on other women. She filed a summons for arrest last Tuesday. He promised reform and received a suspended sentence.
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New York
Thomas McGovern
McGovern
Fire kills Mercer fireman at dry goods blaze in basement
Firemen battled a Houston dry goods store blaze in Mercer on March 3. Claude Gillette, overcome by dense smoke, was removed to College State Hospital. The origin of the fire is unknown. Firefighters from Greenville aided the local units using gas masks. Loss estimated at 35,000 dollars.
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Mercer
Houston
Claude Gillette
College State Hospital
Greenville
Pocket design and hull cleaning machines announced
New York reports the spring show of the Custom Cutters Club will feature oversized hip pockets in ordinary suits plus a notable pocket unit. The line previews an effective hull cleaning machine that removes barnacles without docking the vessel, signaling innovations in fashion and maritime maintenance.
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New York
New York Custom Cutters Club
Mrs Thorne Reports Jewel Loss in Chicago
Mrs Robert J Thorne wife of Montgomery Ward executive says jewels valued at 20 000 were missing from her handbag. She recalls returning from South Carolina and cannot confirm if the jewels were left on a train or in a taxi. The incident is under police inquiry in Chicago.
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Chicago
Robert J. Thorne
Montgomery, Ward & Co
State Will On 400 Miles Road In 1822
The State Roads Commission will advertise bids this week for the oiling program to cover about 400 miles of water bound macadam highways using around 750000 gallons of oil. Last year 341 miles were oiled with 620486 gallons. Oil costs last year were 11 to 12 cents per gallon. bids may fall by two or three cents. Only macadam roads are oiled. concrete and gravel highways are excluded. Roads are oiled in alternating years, with sections not oiled last year to be oiled this year, weather may force changes. Southern Maryland gravel roads suffer most from recent heavy weather and new improvements.
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The
State Roads Commission
Roads Commission
Harry J. Williar
Commission
Maryland
Rabbit leather deemed far weaker than calfskin for wear
Australian rabbit leather samples tested show about one quarter the strength of calfskin and tear easily. Experts note its cheapness and potential for nonwear surfaces such as fancy shoes uppers, and possibly for toys and novelties.
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Australia
Found slain beside furnace in Freehold New Jersey
Mareboiodie Hi Schafer, 47, son of Equitable Life Insurance of New York, was found dead in front of his furnace in Freehold. A bullet pierced his left temple and a pistol lay beside him. County detective John M. Smith said death by own action theory was possible and expected an arrest. Police noted Schafer was right handed, bullet in left temple.
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Freehold
N. J
Leo Tome
G. Freehold
Mareboiodie
Schafer
Equitable Life Insurance Company
New York
John M. Smith
Schaefer
Fighting in Egypt Leaves Several Dead and Wounded
London reports three killed and twenty four injured in clashes at Tanta near Cairo. Native soldiers restored order after the disturbance.
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Egypt
London
Tanta
Cairo
Maire
Say Baby Was Beaten to Death in Pennsylvania
A one day old infant found in a stream near Chambersburg was beaten to death before being cast into the water. Coroner Kinter and physicians conducted the autopsy and the infant’s death is attributed to blows. A suspect will be held for further proceedings.
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Chambersburg
Kinter
Pile Drivers Adapt To Vertical Or Batter Piling
A new pile drive can place piles either vertically or at an angle known as batter piling. The equipment is currently operating in a canal near New Orleans Louisiana, aiding the Lower Mississippi shipping effort.
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New Orleans
Mississippi
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