Washington siege by Gulf storm paralyzes capital
A cyclonic blizzard swept from the Gulf of Mexico shutting down Washington with heavy snow and rain. Wires and trains failed, underground lines only functioned, and travel was hazardous as poles collapsed between Alexandria and Seminary Hill. The storm, on the anniversary of the 1888 blizzard, brought unprecedented isolation for three days.
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Washington
Seaboard
Gulf of Mexico
New York
National Capital
Union Station
Maryland
Virginia
Alexandria
Seminary Hill
Lanham
Weather Bureau
Roscoe Conkling
New York City
Moses trails in New Hampshire presidential primary results
First ten towns report in Manchester show Senator George H Moses as an unpledged candidate running behind all pledged Republican candidates for delegate at large to Coolidge. A town tally shows Albert O Brown at 352 votes while Moses has 222.
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N. H
Manchester
New Hampshire
George H. Moses
Coolidge
Albert O. Brown
Open Roads to Traffic Reopened States Roads Clearing Snow
Snow clearing on state highways progressed despite pole and wire obstructions. By Tuesday evening routes from Frederick to Harpers Ferry and Brunswick were cleared, with the National Pike to South Mountain and Hagerstown reopened, and other pikes including Buckeystown Liberty and Emmitsburg restored to designated points.
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W. I. Childs
State Roads Commission
Frederick
Harpers’s Ferry
West Virginia
Brunswick
National Pike
South Mountain
Hagerstown
Buckeystown
Licksville
Mt. Pleasant
State Roads
Emmitsburg
Thurnmont
New Market
Public Sales Postponed By Storm Action
Storm delays push back several Tuesday auctions while a few proceeded. Charles TE Stunkle near Doubs now set for March 14 and H M Wachter near Lewistown postponed to March 13. J C Ferrell near Petersville conducted Tuesday sale with about $2000 receipts. horses 40 to 100, cows 30 to 50, pigs 2 to 4. Auctioneer William E Darner and clerk John S Bowlus noted. Three additional sales planned near Boyds Woodsboro and Licksville.
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Charles TE. Stunkle
Doubs
H. M. Wachter
Lewistown
J. C. Ferrell
Petersville
William E. Darner
John S. Bowlus
News- Post
John D. Burdette
Boyds
H. 5
Boone
Woodsboro
L. A. Snouffer
Licksville
Plunkett Statement May Be Investigated By Prohibition Unit
Rear Admiral Charles P. Plunkett, commandant of the Brooklyn navy yard, said Washington is the wettest city in the United States. President Coolidge may direct the prohibition unit to investigate if reports of his testimony prove accurate. The remarks were made at a New York police trial.
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Plunkett
Washington
Charles P. Plunkett
Brooklyn Navy Yard
United States
Prohibition Unit
New York
Prohibition
Much Ado About Betty presented by Epworth League group
Final arrangements are made for the comedy Much Ado About Betty in Winchester Hall on Friday March 14. The Epworth League Calvary M I church group performs a three act play set in New York and Palm Beach to raise funds for the young people’s organization.
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Betty
Winchester Hall
Walter Ben Hare
Epworth League
Calvary M. I. Church
New York
Poindettia Iotel
Paln Beach
Guardian
The
Yalm Beach
Palm Beach
Ruby Cline
Lin Leonard
John P. Engelbrecht
Major Jartree
the Guardian
Edward S. Rice
Ned O'Hare
Thomas G. Mohler
BF. Z. Ostrich
Thomas J. Schaffer
Dr. McNutt
C. E. Cline, Jr
Jim Wiles
Elizabeth Sager
Violet Ostrich
Ruth Cline
K. M. Diggins
Poinsettia
Virginia Deering
Daffodil Digginns
Priscilla Wilson
Miss Chizzle
North Georgia
Laura Roelke
Pearlie Brown
Violet
Katherine Ridepour
Employee Rescues Five in Pa Fire
In Corry Pennsylvania on March 12 a fire at Clayton Rounds home forced Mrs Rounds and their four children from their sleepwear. A hired man discovered the blaze and rescued the five occupants before flames spread, emphasizing quick action and risk.
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Corry
Clayton Rounds
Allentown Gar Agent Killed in Motor Crash
George A. Faulkner a 27 year old motor car dealer of Allentown Pa died from injuries after a motor crash in this city on March 12.
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Allentown Gar
Allentown
George A. Faulkner
Free samples of Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup offered
Frederick officials announce limited free samples of Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup available to residents through Willamson's Drug Store as part of a test of the remedy. Company officials stress the product's distinct formula and safe claim, inviting the public to try it at no cost while supplies last.
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H. S. Thacher
Dr. Thacher
Thacher Laboratories
Frederck
Frederick County
Thacher
Thachers
Dr Thacher's Liver and Blond Syrup Tonic Promoted Nationwide
Advertisers claim Dr Thacher's Liver and Blond Syrup is a powerful general tonic improving liver stomach and bowel troubles and boosting energy. Testimonies say users feel radiant health sharper minds renewed vigor and greater capability across ages and regions.
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Frederick, MD
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Arthur H. Doll
Frank V. Staub, Edgar J. McBride
Caster Eb, Cline
Deoge
Farmers & Mechanics National Bank
Bank OF Personal Service
Federal
McCleery
Jewelry
North Market
S. W. Straus & CO
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Wiftth Avenue
Mich. Ave
Jackson Blvd
Chicago
Straus First
J. Scott Atkinson
East Second St
Frederick Maryland
Hambleton & Co
Baltimore
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A. B. Collinus
Armstrong
Mullinix & Bentz
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