Alabama Towns Flooded as Rescue Work Under Way
Flooding across southeastern Alabama leaves Elba and nearby towns marooned. National Guard rescuers save dozens as water barriers hinder communications. Red Cross mobilizes aid while Coast Guard coordinates relief efforts amid widespread floods in the region.
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Red Gross
Washington
Red Cross
Alabama
James L. Fieser
Graves
Coffee County
Coast Guard
Rescue Efforts Continue As Water Recedes Near Elba
National Guard Lieutenant Kelso reported to Governor Graves that floodwaters around Elba, Alabama, are falling after rising to cover homes. From a vantage point he could see residents on rooftops as 13 more people were rescued, bringing total rescues to 92 since yesterday.
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Montgomery
Ala
National Guard
Kelso
Graves
Elba
Runaway Boys 10 to Be Sent Home Today
Three West Philadelphia youths Russel Pares Ray Bord and George Yennox were captured in this city after running away on Monday. They are sent back to their homes this afternoon and will be placed under the care of a conductor aboard the Pennsylvania train. No charges will be filed.
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Russel Pares
Ray Bord
George Yennox
Philadelphia
Beveréy Dronemburs
Pennsylvania
Aberdeen
County Legislation Advances in Frederick County Session
Frederick county lawmakers acted on two measures and introduced one bill during Thursday's legislative session. In the Senate a bill to authorize Mr Airy to issue bonds for water and street improvements passed, while in the House Delegate Anderson introduced a bill on Thurmont town commissioners qualifications. The measure for incorporation of W odds was passed by the House.
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Frederick County
Senate
Airy
Anderson HL
Third Secretary to Hoover Appointed Amid Confusion
Fragmentary OCR notes name Heath and a March 17 event involving the Hood Vesper Speaker. Mentions general Massachusetts Baptist ties and repeated references to a third secretary to Hoover, plus unclear station and post office details.
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Hoover
Hood Vesper
Hugh A. Heath
Essachusetts Baptist
Be the Hood
Ze Vester
Heath
Cleve Grove Case Under Consideration by Judge Newman
Acquittals mark a day in court as Huyett and Eugene Smith win verdicts on liquor charges. Ayers faces trial with jury session continued. numerous witnesses and attorneys, including E. Austin James and A. Lewis, are noted as proceedings proceed.
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Cleve Grove
Newman
F. H. Hedges
Grove
Henman
Huyett
F Ane Huyett
E. Austin James
Calles Forces Reach Durango as Torreon Battle Looms
Reports say General Calles' advance guard occupies Durango as rebels retreat north. Federal troops converge on Torreon with three columns from the east and one from the government. In Naco near the border, 1 200 federals face 1 000 insurgents. Many Americans stranded in Torreon amid bank closures as fighting nears. The State Department proposes a policy to detain rebels who cross into the United States.
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Almasty
Rips
Calles
Durangge Tly
Terreon
Durange
Strome
Efort
Eiscabe
Naco
Torreon
Juarez
Imsturpoutrez
Torrean
Durango
Mexico City
Ricardo Tapia
Juan Geralberta Amaya
U. & Policy
Washington
State Department
Hoover
White House
Wilmer faces charges over Charles Senator inquiry
Charles County investigation heats up as Senator Wilmer presses for contract extension records. Committee counsel criticizes the exhibits as irrelevant while Wilmer asserts irregularities in extension dealings involving Herold Swan and partner Mitchell, who demands proof of any personal benefit.
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J Watey
Mackwll
Wilton
Bolting
Charles Emniy
Coany
Minutenance
Wilmer
Mittehell
Herold S. Swan
Charles Contractor
Swa
Bitehell
Ed Thelmer
F. Scott Beck
Mitchell
Quaker City Cleaners hit by shattered windows after truck crash
Two large plate glass windows at Quaker City Cleaners and Dyers on 310 North Market street were broken when a Frederick Is and Display Co truck driven by Charles St. Houck strained the frame while emerging from the air. The loss, estimated between 200 and 400 dollars, was insured.
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Quaker City Cleaners and Dyers
North Market Street
Charles St. Houck
Frederick Is and Display Company
Houck
Quaker Rarabush
George T. H. Weiner
Hershberger Bakery Reopens Under New Ownership
A crowd visits the newly renovated Hershberger’s Bakery and Confectionery on North Market Street for its opening under owner Lewis H. Knock. The shop features enlarged display windows, cream walls, dark wood cases, and a soda fountain as part of a modern renovation since January 1.
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Hershberger’s
North Market Street
Key
Lewis H. Knock
Enock
John Hershbergers
Hershberger
Sonag
San Agi
Hood College Gym Meet To Be Held At Armory
Hood College prepares a gymnastic meet directed by the Physical Education Department with help from the Athletic Association. The event at the Armory on March 23 features class competitions, chevron teams and participation by the entire student body.
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HOOD
Armory Har
Hood College
Physical Education Department
The
Athletic Association
Ate Armory
Sayre
Madeira Ston
Ion ‘School
Eac Farallel
Hood Fencers Triumph Over Gunston Hall Fencers
Hood College fencing team defeated Gunston Hall fencers 6 0 in a Wednesday match. The Hood squad led by Major Wailer Blount won most bouts with Dorothy McIntyre Frances Appenechier Lucille Townsend and others securing victories as the teams and officials praised spirited defense and attack.
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Hood College
Gunston Hall
Washington
Hood
Fairmont
Wailer Blount
Bisses Dorothy McIntyre
Frances Appenechier
Lucille Townsend
Bartholomew
Helen Baker
Mary Cannon
Drevh Ferris
Miss Baker
Major Blout
Ard Blount
Coblentz Hall
Jack Hart Missing After Prison Escape Amid Citywide Hunt
Reported escape from a penitentiary follows an attempted rope ascent and a broken line, leaving Hart at large. Police, guards, and detectives scour the area including Bolton street where Hart’s wife Kitty Kavanaugh Hart is found ill but unaware of his location. Hart was part of the 1922 Norris holdup case.
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Wehal
Riv Whit Hocume
Heartiy
Therty Lok
Hart
Ree Hicks
George
Sous
Penitentiary
Mart
Bolton Street
Kitty Kavanaugh Hart
William G. Norris
Baltimore
Begin Rehearsals for Legion Show at Main Street Follies
The Francis Scott Key Post American Legion in East er Monday and Tuesday nights conducts rehearsals for the Main Street Follies. Edward G. Pariet is directing and will attend all sessions at Junior Hall where about 50 of the 100 potential participants are present. Rehearsals run nightly through show date, focusing on cast shaping and sketches, with many local youths and young adults expected in the cast.
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Main Street
Francis ‘Scott
Frederick Zoning Maps Progress Toward Ordinance
City Hall announced progress toward adopting a zoning ordinance in Frederick. J C Grimnalds and the zoning commission outlined preliminary plans and ten zoning maps showing existing uses and watershed details. Engineering officials noted the effort reflects substantial work toward a final zoning framework.
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Frederick
J. C. Grimnalds
Ralph,wald Capen
Frederics
B. O. Swell
Coxer
Sutver
Iderabie
Gaia
Saat
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