Bergdoll Escapes Prison Guards in Philadelphia and Flees Across Country
The article recounts the escape of Melvin Bergdoll from Philadelphia prison guards on May 21 1920. He travels via Hagerstown and Chamberburg using a high powered car, evading Federal agents and police across Maryland and Pennsylvania. He reaches Canada Winnipeg and reportedly travels toward Europe while posing as a returning veteran.
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Ermany “Shan
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Epee
Xota
Philadelphia
Mounvnbek
Hancick
Vic Siecloses Pd
Rory
Berg
Hile
Wile Bergdell
Bérgdall
Hagerstown
L Ne
Vivian Hotel
Careon
Gecurine Automobiles
Corderman
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Bilo Chamberaburg
Cumbaland
Magynesboro
Bergdoll
Huyetts
Unioh
Ahrillgart
Sts Vincent. Minn
Canada
Winipeg
Europe
Winnipeg
Bargdon
Germany
Jake
Wolgeley Hotel
Witnaes
Bengdoll
Bergaoll
Grover Nakad
Legionnais
Bargioil
Bergdoli
Legion Vairy
Department of Justice
Home Brewers in Air for Fair by Kramer's Dare
In Washington the Volstead Act is seen as banning not only beer brew but the sale of base ingredients. Retailers display extract cans with warnings while clerks and bartenders debate legality as prohibition policy stirs controversy.
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Kramer’s Dare
Washington
Usk
Kramer
Home brew preparations banned amid worry in Uhty city
Widespread concern grows over illicit home brew operations in Uhty city as drug stores report increased sales of extracts. Patrons reportedly return for more despite warnings, while experts joke about the limits of potency and fear of possible escalation.
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Uhty
County to Aid in Brunswick Road Repairs Progress
Brunswick officials seek county aid to improve the east end street to New York Hill. A delegation urged commissioners to back a fifty fifty plan with macadam work under mayor and council direction. The full board traveled to Brunswick, studied conditions, and authorized action to advance the project and street improvements. South Street property sale noted for Markwood D Harp agent.
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York Hill
Brunswick
Cornel
Brungwick
New York Hill
Meyer &. C. Shafer
Jacob A. Meler
J. AL. Bry
J. Heary
Rinker
John X. Souder
Rev. BR. Main
John H. Bowars
Shafer
Counedmin Moler
Abergs
Sun’es
Mistrial Declared Third Time in Promissory Note Case
The United States Court declared a mistrial after four hours of deliberation in the promissory note suit brought by Dr Joseph Triplett against Magruder of New Market. Jurors could not agree. earlier trials in Rockville favored Magruder 7 to 1 and 31 to 1. The note, drawn for the Realty Company of New York, was purchased by Triplett.
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United States Court’ Jury
Joseph J. ‘Iriplytt
Mount Juckeon
Zucaasdah
Magrudner
New Markut
Magruder
Rose
Triplett
Rockville
United States
Lea Weinberg
Frederick
Harry
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Frederick, MD
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Honolulu
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Marshall
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First Infantry
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RB Nia
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College Park Company
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