Last Confederate Veteran Dr. Humphreys Dies at 141
Dr Mister Wyle Humphreys longtime Greek professor at the University of Virginia and last surviving member of faculties at Washington and Lee Vanderbilt and Texas University died at the University of Virginia Hospital after a brief illness. He served as a Confederate gunner the first to practice indirect firing in 1863 and participated in the Monocacy battle. Survived by four daughters Mrs Derr Mrs Dyer Mrs Hendrickson and Miss Louie D Humphreys funeral at the University of Virginia.
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Mister Wyle Humphreys
University of Texas
Vanderblit University
Washington and Lee University
University of Virginia
University of Virginia Hospital
Humphreys
Virginia
John S. Derr
Ceresyilie
Edward S. Dyer
Woosi
China
Cnion
Fayetteville
W. Va
Monroe Artiller
Bryan
the United States Artillery
Great Britain
France
Germany
Robert E Lee
Washington To Lee University
Vanderbilt University
Derr
Dyer
Frederick
Dean W. Hendrickson
Westminster
Louie D. Humphreys
New York City
Storm leaves northern Pennsylvania wrecked with unroofed homes
A severe windstorm swept through several northern Pennsylvania counties last night causing widespread damage. Line workers, carpenters, and glaziers rushed to repair unroofed houses and barns, uprooted trees, broken windows, and snapped poles as telephone lines disrupted small exchanges. An airplane overturned near Jersey Shore with many residents narrowly escaping injury.
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Fa. Navy
Sit
Pennsylvania
Jersey Shore
Montour
Columbia
Bustling Bull Movement Pushes Stocks To New Highs
New York stocks surged in a sensational bull movement on the market with heavy buying and record highs. DuPont led the rally by climbing 3 points to a new peak, while ticker tape delays marked the trading day as profits and demand drove prices higher.
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New York
New York Brock Exchange
DuPont
Ecker Re-elected as National Grange Chairman
Eugene A Ecker of Danes was re-elected chairman of the National Grange's executive committee at a brief business session. Sean Washins elected as the meeting pace for the Grange next year.
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Ecker
National Grange
Washington
Eugene A Ecker
Danes
Sean Washins
Tare
Trial in Rockville halted over juror conflict in Patton v Johnson
The Rockville court paused the damages trial of Patton versus Johnson after testimony began when a juror was found to be a first cousin of the defense. Judge Rober ordered further review before resuming proceedings.
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Rockville
Jobs Patton
Herbert Johnson
Colesville
Rober
Rescuer Saves 125 Lives After Vestris Sinking Search
After hours of search for the Vestris, a diver aboard the S S American Shipper spotted three fire boats and a raft. The crew member maintained a zigzag course through signals and saved 125 lives.
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New York
Gion
Vestris
S.S
Vestris Boat Inspector Denies Drunkenness
Captain Edward Keane of the Commerce service testified at the Vestris disaster inquiry that he was not intoxicated when he deemed the ship seaworthy. He denounced a letter charging inspectors with heavy drinking as a shameful fabrication, asserting his four generations of family abstinence from alcohol.
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Vestris
New York
Edward Keine
Department of Commerce
Keane
United States Steamboat Inspection Service
Samuel
Community Club Hosts Ladies Night at First Baptist
The Dil Avenue Community Club held its annual social Monday night from 8 to 4 with 147 residents in attendance. Rev. Charles O Shafer of the M C A gave a humorous address, hobbies included recitations by Mrs Basil Lewis and Robert Ray, and entertainment featured Derrand O Neill and Albert Crawford with a banjo. An eight piece DUI Avenue orchestra performed as part of the program. Refreshments followed. Committees listed for program and refreshments.
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Dil Avenue
First Baptist Church
Charles O_ Shafer
M.C. A
Basil Lewis
Robert Ray
Derrand O'Neill
Albert Crawford
Hallowe'een
Dui Avenue
S. Fenton Harris
Vivalis Derr
Richard Keyser
Chester G. Clem
Ira Ray
Giles Hermg
Charles Hermann
Harry Rowe
J. G. Gerrick
Homer D. Kepter
Hoover may abandon plan to inspect canal voyage
President-elect Hoover aboard en route to Latin America on a goodwill mission rests after sea voyage. He discusses itinerary with Ambassador Fletcher and weighs stops including potential Canal inspection as he travels from Lower California toward Central America.
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Hoover
U.S. S.maryland
Carinto
Nicaragua
Republic of Latin America
Jo- Gay
Atmost
Lower California
Air Hower
Henry Fietcher
Amercad
Tate
Sty aSairs
Pia
Montcar
South Hiies
Panama” ‘Canal
Esate
Mir
Tegzci
Arrest in Evanston After Midnight Radio Play
In Evanston Illinois Mrs Elizabeth Wood was jailed after allegedly slapping police officer Georgianna Juul while disturbing a radio pastime at midnight. Police arrested Wood following the incident.
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Evansion
Evanston
Elizabeth Wood
Chilean Diplomat Davila Shapes US Ties and Trade
Rodney Duicher profiles Don Carlos Davila a Chilean ambassador noted for deep US knowledge and gestures to improve cultural ties. He recounts Davila’s rapid ascent, a Houston Foreign Trade Council luncheon, and a perilous, tornado fueled flight to Houston. Davila’s career includes leading La Nación and founding Los Tiempos, with efforts to resolve Tacna Arica and foster Chilean-American friendship amid political upheaval.
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Secor
Don Davis
Houston
Good Will
Duggy
Chile
Fort Stagg
Wien
Montgomery
Ala
Eufaula
Maxwell Field
Don Carlos
Eouston
Foreign Trade Council
Latin America
New York
Europe
New Orleans
Fort Bragg
Santiago
Daylin
Mercurie
la Nacion
la Nation
Los Tiempos
Papa
Davila
United States
Washington
Peru
Havans
Leonid meteor shower predicted amid cold winds and road work
The article notes near record cold with brisk winds and clouded skies hindering a lunar Leonid meteor display. Scientist Prof. Olivier of Philadelphia cites a possible peak around 1833 or 1933 with talks of a future uptick in activity, while local road crews advance macadam projects in Montgomery and surrounding counties with multiple sections nearing completion.
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Ioam Perlite
Uris Sect
Charles FP. Olivier
Philadelphia
Olivier
Steufilere
Europe
American Meteor Society
University of Pennsylvania
Flower Observatory
Upper Darby
United States
Canada
Earth
Tempel
Jupiter
Civic Club Meets in Frederick Public Welfare Program
The Frederick Civic Club held its regular monthly meeting at the YMCA with talks by Dr. EC Kefauver and Miss Florénce E Garner. Dr Kefauver described local public health department work on child health clinics and costs. Bill Garner discussed Federated Charities nursing for older residents. The meeting, led by Mrs W E Bradley, opened with Our Pledge and included resolutions on the death of Mrs Frank N Stoner. An Institute slated for December 1 was announced by Mrs E E Dixon.
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Frederick
E. E. Dixon
Three Cleveland Men Rescued After Night Afloat on Barges
Three Cleveland men John West Exner Mackey and Eno Maci drifted all night aboard two barges in a Gale on Lake Eve. They washed ashore near Hers and were rushed to a hospital for exposure. The barges were en route from Bufisio to Cl when the gale struck and forced a return to harbor.
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Butaio
Cleveland
Lake Eve
John West Exner Mackey
Eno Maci
Sakon
Bufisio
Grand Jury Clears Montgomery Officials After Probe
The Montgomery county grand jury exonerated local officials on charges of inefficiency and graft amid a probe prompted by a county newspaper. The panel found no evidence to support claims of 20 000 drinks sold and praised Police Chief Alvie A. Moxley and the force for efficient service. The jury examined 106 witnesses, filed 23 presentments, and noted the county jail was near capacity while offering improvement ideas.
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Montgomery County
H. H. Nicol
Kensington Baptist Church
Alvie A. Moxley
Montgomery
Nicall
Robert 3
Peter
Aock Whic
Independent
Rocky
Cozesta
Silver Spring
Robert B. Peter, Jr
Sherif Josph B. Pyres
Sherif
Les
James Turner
Seneta
Montgomery County Grand Jury
Roy Bodmer
Montgomery County Police
Turner
Rockville
Comptroller of Currency Resigns Under Coolidge
Washington reports that Comptroller of the Currency McIritosh has tendered his resignation to President Coolidge. The AP item notes the formal handover of duties as the administration seeks a successor.
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Washington
McIritosh
Coolidge
J. W
White Spots On Rabbit Livers Signal No Tularemia
A veterinary bulletin clarifies that white spots on rabbit livers and spleens are not a reliable sign of tularemia. Parasites like coccidiosis or tapeworm stages can cause similar liver changes, while tularemia is rare in rabbits and not found in deer or pheasants. The report notes general animal illness indicators, safe handling with gloves, and confirms cooking kills the disease if present.
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Amie Commission
Bureau of Animal Industry
Political Candidates to File Campaign Expense Statements
County political agents will file expense statements in the week of Monday under the elections law. Each side reportedly faced deficits after the campaign with both parties in Frederick County seeking extra contributions from stand-bys. Statements will cover auxiliary organizations and incidental town expenses.
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Poiitless
Jondersland
Frederick County
Baltimore mother and daughter die in gas incident
In Baltimore on November 20 Gladys Elizabeth Jory aged 28 and her eight year old daughter Marian Irene Jory died in a gas range incident. The mother despondent over the child’s illness turned on the gas and both were found on the kitchen floor by James Jory the father in law. Police report the scene and note the tragedy followed by unrelated local police activity and scout rotary club notices.
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Baltimore
iGladys
Elizabeth Jory
Marian Irene
Jory
James Jory
Chinese Junk Chin Chang Tai Attacked in Yangtze Estuary
The Chinese junk Chin Chang Tai reports an attack by pirates in the Yangtze estuary on November 20. Fifteen crew members were killed after a desperate resistance and the vessel was released after a ransom payment of 31,400 Mexican pesos.
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Piratex
Shanghai
Chin Chang Tai
Yangwe River
Disease spread in schools linked to mild illnesses
Dr. R H Ruey, head of the State Health Department, explains that what starts as a simple cold or sniffle in young children often develops into measles or whooping cough as schools reopen. He notes delays in precautions allow transmission, multiplying cases among classmates and affecting other children.
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R. H.ruey
State Department of Health
W. C. T. U. Re elects all its old officers
The 54th convention in Boston elected all officers again led by president Mrs. Ella A. Boole of Brooklyn. Delegates unanimously urged state and local WC T U groups to seek federal supervision of motion pictures to raise moral standards in production.
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Boston
WC. T. U
Ella A. Boole
Brooklyn
Ammunition Factory Explosion Kills Fourteen in Vincennes
An explosion at a government owned ammunition factory near Paris killed fourteen people including soldiers and civilians and injured many more. The plant, located a half mile from Paris walls, was operated under War Department supervision.
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Vincennes
France
Paris
War Department
Freezing Weather Hits Mary Southern States
Freezing temperatures spread through Mary southern states as street sweeping services faced minor disruption. A breakdown in the Memphis to Ashe city route disrupted operations. repairs will require a factory mechanic as the sector limits coverage for the season. In Danascus high school, the Parent Teacher Association planned a November meeting and a committee was formed to organize the year's remaining programs.
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Santa
Memphis
Tenn
Ashe
Maxwell
Scheel Beig
Danascus High School
Morgan K. Watkins
J. Leslie Woodfeild
William A. Baker
Delma
Hatchet Man Sought After Omaha Fatal Attacks
A brutal series of killings leaves two dead and two wounded as police search for a negro assailant described as 38 to 37 years old with a short hatchet. Mrs Stribling and husband were attacked while asleep. she later escaped with baby to a swamp road.
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Harold Stribling
Form
Oeigh Eohnagmnathalt Aac
Hte
Ifs
Nouts
Walter Rexso
Greta Brown
Deh
Blackman
Mrs. Resse
Beeside
Resso
Scribiing
Carter Lake
Urbana Club Meets and Christmas Suggestions Talk
Urbana club gatherings described with 13 members voting to fund a child chair in Urbana on December 2 at 2 p.m. Miss Helen Pearson led the program on Christmas Suggestions before the meeting adjourned. In People's Court, two cases before Justice Axon Y. Bennett were dismissed. Marshall Castle and George Har faced magistrate rulings, with both deemed not incorrigible and disposed of accordingly.
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Urbana
Groaca
C. T. Duddezar
Esco
Toucali Oy
Helen Pearson
Pearl B. Hendrickson
Axon Y. Bennett
People’s Court
Marshall Castle
Willam Castle
Lewnstoun
Arge
Asanst
George Har
Jstreet
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Republic of Chie
Hoovers
America
Devila
Davils
Adamstown
Adamstown Woman's Club
Margaret Zimmerman
L. FE. Zimmerman
Moss Pearson
Eva Carlin
Educalonal
Mercury
J. Grose
M. J. Grove
Browningsville
Danascus
Purdum
L. R. Warsehe
Som
Thurmont
Germantown
Old Germantown
Dawsonvile
Brinklow
Brighton
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Development and Construction Company
Macedam
Gaithersburg
Goshen
M. J. Grave Lime Company
Dr. Kefauver
Miss Garner
George G. Whitney
Citr Hall
Freeelace
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Rotary Club
Francis Scott Kew Council
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