Seven Lawyers Targeted by Bold Book Thief
A wave of theft hit law offices with seven lawyers reporting losses. M. G. Urner Jr and A. Y. Bennet, among others, suffered stock losses including volumes from Maryland Law and Bouviers. Books valued at roughly $20 to $100 vanished as investigators chase the culprit who targeted local offices.
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Leo Weinberg
ofen
Million G. Urner, Jr
Alton Y. Bennnett
ofice
Urner
Maryland Law of
Ifred Bagby
Sid
Bennett
io Bennett
Mondar nis
MOTHS
Leo
Weinberg
Edward S. Delaplaine
PP. Bucheri
Noel Hai
Arthur D. Willard
beokr
Deinetz
Re i Farms
John Mars
Tifa
shall
Delsplaine
Bucker
Wizard
R. Heag
Tyig
Sverry
Health of City Report Shows Mixed Birth and Death Figures
The April health tally notes 22 births and 4 deaths with a color breakdown. white births exceed colored. Among births 2 males and 1 female. colored births include 1 male and 0 females. The text also mentions political opinion and a reference to a president’s term. context is unclear.
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Tederich
Frost Threatens Fruit as Cold Snap Hits County
Weather warnings predict frost tonight with freezing temperatures risking fruit damage. Winds and a brief snow mix contributed to a sharp drop from 63 degrees earlier, while hail and rain added to the cold spell. officials expect frost to linger into May in some orchards. Local growers brace for potential losses if frost returns after May.
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monnet
Sas
Snow and Frost Forecast Tonight Across Regions
The Associated Press reports forecasts of snow and frost across sections of the country tonight. Snow is expected in parts of the midwest, the Northeast, and Pennsylvania with ground cover possible in protected areas. Temperatures near freezing prevail in many regions, delaying warming trends from the Rockies to the Atlantic states.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Penns
Trazleton
Boston woman indicted for forging Schwab name on 25000 check
Mrs Mrrile B. Hares of Boston, now in New York, was indicted on two counts for forging the name of Charles M Schwab on a $25 000 check connected to the Hotel Chatham case. The accuser said notes totaling the amount were endorsed by the master. The attorney stated no possible defense.
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SCHWAB
Prest
New York
Mrrile B. Hares
Boston basin
i ag
Charles M. Schwab
clien
Chatham
Geerge Gordon Battie
Heyes
Pola Negri Recovering After Surgical Operation
The Associated Press reports Pola Negri underwent a medical procedure and is recovering at home. Her physician indicated she would be in bed for at least another week as the Los Angeles Times noted radar coverage of the event.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times
Weather summary from last week reports varied crops
The Associated Press notes a mix of light to heavy precipitation and powerful storms last week. Crops planted in peach and pear groves showed bloom in portions of the region, with some fields benefiting from favorable weather while others suffered wind and hail damage.
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Associated Press
Special Ascension Day Services Planned by Local Churches
Readers are invited to attend special Ascension Day services Thursday. The Trices and the associated church group will assemble at the Temple, with cars provided to Middletown. Rev. George Albert will lead the evening service at 7 oclock.
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Jacnges de
Russians Seize British Trawler Off Murmansk Coast
The English traveler Lord Astor was seized by a Russian gunboat near Murmansk on the grounds the trawler fished inside Russian waters. London reports the seizure follows the claim of territorial fishing. The cabinet has decided Britain must greatly enlarge its air force.
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Astor
Murmansk
Central News
Uniform assessment rule eyed at Western Maryland meeting
The Count Commissioners Association of Western Maryland held its second annual meeting in Hagerstown with members from Allegany Washington Carroll Frederick and Garrett counties. Henry Holzapfel Jr led as president and officers were elected. discussion focused on uniform assessments to save time and money and on a legislative committee to address related matters. The gathering included a banquet at the Francis Scott Key and a long list of local officials attended.
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Count Commmissioners’ Association of
Western Marviland
Robert M. Hutchison
Allegany
GG. Gantz
Washington county
Wiliam L. Seabrook
Carroll county
John W. Holter
Frederick county
Henry Wolzapfel, Jr
Henry A. Bachman
Allegany country
R. Mason Eh
Allegany county
I. L. Bowers
Ablegany
Hegefe
Garrett
Montgomery
AHegany
Thor P. Richards
Lioyd Lowndes
Cumberland
James B. McAlpine
Lonacening
Washinston
Henry Holzap
John H. Rapp
Samuel J. Stone
Wiliam L.L. Seabrook
Georss W. Brown
association
Francis scott Revoit
Frederick Commissioners
David Oland
W. Holter
Hany Wood
Hany Wood. Dr. C. TH. Conler
W. FE. Kline
Henry A. Bachmen
John R. Repp
WW. x. if. T
Harry Anthony
John X. Mackall
Emory L. Cohientz
Henry Hozapfel
Seabrook
Rene Ty
Toms
Hay F. Sonn N
Hay F. Sonn N. Rower. 1 a Hi Harp. George Lemuel V. Geo z. Aidan M. Wood
John Met
Reser G. Harer
George R. Dentr
Wm. J. Grove
Guy G. Gantz
W. Snook
Les
John W. Loy
Georse vy
Willard
Edward Clarence MM. TPrinell
Lewis L.ord
coun
Harry Thom
Fourteen Chinese Bandits Escape and Suffer Hunger
A partial report from Shanghai notes fourteen escapees, including seven Americans, were found in danger from lack of food clothing and exposure. The message says some are "almost dead" as they traveled near the Suehow train, with the escape tied to bandit activity.
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Shanghai
Boys Day in Industry to Guide Local Youths
City offices will operate with young officials for Boys Week Thursday focusing on Boys Day in Industry. About 250 boys will tour plants including newspapers, foundries, knitting mills, lumber yards, and ice cream factories learning processes and office management. Major Lloyd C. Culler will explain city operations to boy officials and a policeman will manage traffic alongside temporary officials.
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Jearn
deo factor warages
foundrye van knitting mills
Lloyd C. Culler
per
Indz
A. W. Herbert
S. Elmer Brown
H. D. Baker
Richard Potts
Ernest Webb
Anniversary Services Highlight Sunday School Gift Drive
Rev FL Berry Plummer led anniversary services at St Pauls United Brethren Harperstown praising the Sunday School's role. Notable gifts totaling 2600 were presented for a new Sunday School Building Fund, with Sunshine Class and others contributing. The observance closes tonight with Youth People's Evening featuring Rev Paul E Holdcraft.
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FL Berry Plummer
St. Pauls United Brethren
ehurch
Haperstown
Pennsylva
United Brethren church
Sandis Sohal
Plummer
long church
PLO. Shettle
Walkersville
Lewis H. Knock
Reno S. Harp
Sunday School
Sunshine
W. C. Raderlek
Figenbrode
Falk
Florence Garber
Rena Mober
United Brethren
Frederick
Kemp Hall
Peter Kemp
J. L.Grimm
Paul E. Holdcraft
Third United Brethren church
Baltimore
Frantic man attempts to kill three people in street incident
A frenzied assailant attacked three individuals including Wm Harzeaming and W Greene, was confronted by Patrolman Thirley, resisted arrest, and carried weapons. The suspect made no statement as officers subdued him amid a tense confrontation.
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pakem
Harz eaming Irdesir
Treon
iso red W. Greene
iecie
Thirley
Loyalty Chapter 520 Celebrates Second Anniversary
Loyalty Chapter No. 520 of Middletown marked its second anniversary at the Middletown Memorial and Town Hall. About 250 members and visitors from nearby chapters attended a program with flowers, awards, and music, honoring officers and members including Mrs. W. L. Remsberg, Mrs. J. Homer Remsberg, and Albert S. Ren.
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Middletown
Middletown Memorial and Town Hall
Washington
Lattimore
Hagerstown
Keedysville
Sharpsburg
W. L. Remsberg
Harry M. Gross
E. L. Cobientz
K. L. Coblenty
Arthur Remneberg
Chas. F. Beetem
iChas K. Rheder
attei
Ochestra
Home Demonstration Schedule Near Jefferson and Petersville
A fragmented notice outlines a Home Demonstration event near Jefferson at 2 p.m. Monday with an afternoon salad lesson. In the evening the demonstrator travels to Petersville for a Farm Bureau meeting. Saturday she will be at her office in the courthouse.
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count Thompson
Tefferson
Petersville
Farm Bureau
court house
Democrats Sweep Baltimore City Council Election
In Baltimore, Democrats win seventeen of eighteen council seats while a Republican, James H. Preston, places third. A Republican Daniel Ellison holds the Fourth district seat, and two Black candidates are defeated. Miss Emilie Poetsch, a newspaper woman, is the only woman candidate who loses.
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Associated Press
Daltimore
Max
yes
Howson
WUlam PF
James H. Preston
wilter
mar Coun
whson
Howard W. Bryant
the
Council
R. Wal Grahan
Conotro
Daniel Ellison
Emilie
Poetsch
Fitti
Doetsch
Citizens
Joint Observance of Mothers Day Planned by Auxiliary and Legion
The American Legion Auxiliary and the Zion group plan a Mothers Day observance starting at 2:50 PM Sunday at the Armory. They will proceed to the City Opera House for a program with the Boys High School Band directed by S Fenton Harris, and speeches by Judge Hammond Urner and Rev Henri K G Kieffer. Afterward they go to Mt Olivet cemetery for exercises led by the Auxiliary chaplain Mrs G F Crum zh. A flower sale by the Auxiliary is planned for Saturday with pink and white flowers and pink and suns peas for sale.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Armory
City Opera House
Opera House
Mt. Olivet
S. Fenton Harris
Hammond Urner
Henri K. G. Kieffer
G. Ellis Wilhiams
T . Gaehr
Mars Filler
Hart Etchison
James H. Harris
H. David Hagan
M. Pauline Staub
G. F. Crumzh
Aux
David Ralph Zimmerman
American Legion
George Birel
tre
Harry Sar4
Francis
mem- Tietel
rt Crothe
Speculative Leaders Rise as Market Inches Upward
New York on March 2 reports speculative leaders turning upward as short covering by bear traders drives rapid gains. The market shows signs the forced liquidation is finished and sentiment leans toward long positions. common stocks open at a percentage.
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New York
Steckmerk
cet
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M. G. Urner, JR
A. Y. Bennett
Brisis
Smith
wes
Svery
Souern
at Geer
South Caroli
Kentucky
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains. nee of side extent was] r the fower Lake
Ohio
Atlantic States
POLA NEGRI
Charlie Chaplin
Jacques de Molay Commandery
BRITAIN
London
Duke of Devonshire
Colonies
House of Loras
Maryland
HENRY HOLZAPFEL, JR
William Hardesty
Forserly
Ben County
JACKSON
BALTO
Broening
Preston
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Post
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