Convicts Escape Lockdown After Gloucester Jail Break
In Woodbury New Jersey November 28 warden Harry A Meer was struck with a pipe and knocked unconscious as four prisoners escaped. A large posse searched roads fields and woods while authorities in Camden Philadelphia and Gloucester joined the hunt for the fugitives. Twenty one other inmates remained confined as the escape sparked alarms and redoubled patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
N. J
Harry A Meer
Gloucester County
Camden
Philadelphia
Gloucester
Twhco
Harry Mart
Carl Bond
Froward T. Ayres
West
Mager
Clark
Cansbles
Fire Destroys Barn on B F Zimmerman Farm near Urbana
Fire destroyed a barn on B F Zimmerman’s farm near Urbana Saturday afternoon, gutting 40 to 50 tons of hay and causing about 84,000 in damage. Neighbors and the Stup family formed a bucket brigade and volunteer department but could not save the structure, which housed 32 cattle. The fire’s cause is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman
Urbana
Elmer Stup
Stup
Thastily
Bucket Brigade
Cate
Frederick basketball club shows ticket sales progress toward 30
Manager CS Gregg reports about 20 season tickets sold for Frederick's newly organized team. A practice game is set against the Maryland State School for the Deaf on the deaf boys' floor Wednesday night. The squad lists Kreh, Rinehart, Downes, Derr, and Quinn Wil, with a star player expected to join soon. The club negotiates with two more players while awaiting official announcement. Jerseys and trunks will be white and tan. a captain will be chosen before the December 7 season opener against Martinsburg Collegians. West Virginians are building a stronger squad for a hard contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CS. Gregg
Frederick
Maryland State School For the
D Cats
Kreh
Rinehart
Downes
Derr
Quinn Wil
a@ star basketeer
Armory Court
Martinsburg Collegians
West Virginians
Cub
Resources Increase at Maryland Trust Companies in 1921
The 1921 United States Mortgage and Trust Company report shows Maryland trust firms boosting resources by 6 235 771 to total 174 904 387 at June 30, up from 168 038 615 last year. Despite price declines and deposit drops nationwide, resources of the 2390 reporting Trust Companies rose modestly by 128 million, with fiduciary business expanding across the sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texst Company
Maryland
United States
United States Mortgage, and Trust Company of
New York
John W. Platten
United States Mortgage and Trust Company, Made
Agen
Buying Up German Wine By Foreign Buyers Dominates 1921 Output
Foreign buyers from France Belgium and the Netherlands have reportedly secured almost the entire German wine harvest of 1921. Local Germans lament the loss of national liquor as the mark’s weakness fuels raids. Officials seek measures to curb foreign purchases and protect German wine for domestic consumers. A proposed counter move would raise prices and limit exports to safeguard future supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayence
Germany
Italian Wrath Aroused At French Embassy Demonstrations
In Rome on November 25 demonstrators pressed against the French embassy after Washington dispatches quoted Premier Bri st l accusing Senator Schanver at the armament committee meeting. Police dispersed each crowd. Similar anti French demonstrations occurred in Greece and Naples. Faschisti issued a manifesto urging Italians to hail the glorious army that saved France and won the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artempa
Rome
Washington
Bristdl
France
Schanver
Committee On Armament
Greece
Naples
Faschisti
Bank Cashier Arrested in Beech Grove Bank Case
Indianapolis, Nov. 78. Henry Scho enrack, cashier of Beech Grove State Bank, was arrested on charges of falsifying accounts. Shortages totaling sums were alleged. An audit led by Jeremiah Stay, bank president, prompted the arrest amid bank closing rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Henry Schoenrack
Beech Grove
Indiana
Jeremiah Stay
Schoemrack
Toller
Charles
Siete Bank
aM'ner
Tata
Peace Advocate and Munition Maker Clash Over War
A quoted exchange from American Legion Weekly features a peace advocate claiming the next war will be the work of tin all history and a munitions manufacturer replying that even then it would be better than no war at all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eadvocate
Amercan Legion Weekly
600 Pound Bear Killed in Pennsylvania Hunt
Report from Bycoming County Pennsylvania of a 600 pound bear killed this week during a hunting party near Pump. The bear is described as the largest killed in years. Hunters Gas Bennett Harrishurs and others found the carcass after the shot, with several witnesses noting the animal’s immense size and rarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bycoming County
Wittameport
Pennsihania
Gas Bennett
State Row
Mumerans
Ore Ulckok
Richard Haldeman
Naval arms talks near agreement at last
British and American naval experts say data examined supports progress toward limiting navies. Key issue remains the 5-5-8 strength ratio among Great Britain United States and Japan with debate over Mutsu and future fleet parity. Plenary session and armaments committee work loom as next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Japan
Wheeler
Duta
Hughes
Mutsu
Great Britain
Flor
Army picks pause on Peck nomination amid Senate fight
Washington November 28 a Senate held up the confirmation of Major GL Peck for lieutenant colonel amid charges he slurred a unit. The delay bars Peck’s promotion while army seniority rules await his case disposition. Kansas and Missouri senators opposed the nomination. Also report from West Virginia on mine war guilty verdicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate
Washington
Aor
Amerean Army
BP Ouite
Wer
GL Peck
Dieutenent
Iuniors
Senate
Perk
Kapsas
Missour
Peck
Petates
Express Train Kills Four Near Curtis Crossing
Four people died when a Lackawnaniut line express train struck a wagon at Curtis Crossing near Corning during a downpour. The victims include DeWitt Lowe of Curtis and John Downing and his two children, aged 2 and 4, who were traveling in a sedan. The incident disrupted the Rath to Coring timetable with a 6 minute cycle noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hite
Mimica
Noy
Curtis Crossing
Curtis
Deer Found Dead Near Pacadenas In Weil Chase Watershed
Hunters report a deer carcass discovered near Pacadenas by local wardens. Initial inspection suggests the animal died after entangling in a hedge, with wounds on the hind leg and broken antlers. The buck appears to be a notable prize sought by many hunters but unlikely to be recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil
Chateworth
Pacadenas
Charles
Mortog
Newe For Joblans Detrait Office Building Plans
In compliance with the unemployment conference recommendation Gene Motor Corp announced work on its new office building here would begin January 1. Between 2 and 1000 men would be employed in completing the building. Say you saw it in The News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detrait
Gene Motor Corpor
Ita
Tiana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Warren
B. F. Zimmerman
Tavieg Hs
Islur Holdsaup Promotions
W. Va
Towthburg
W.va
Quimines de Mo
Tunk
McDeweil
Hebe
Odeny
Wong
Ter
Jung
Hercules
Blanche Ferlow
Ousin Eli
Eli
Fred
Blanche
Pax
Conscience
Baltimore
Paris
Ton
Aero Mattress
Wey
Sachtax
Pius Blin
Aleg
Lnduro Mattress A de
Chmond
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!