Japs Resented Offer Of Foreign Aid After Yokohama Quake
Lieutenant Page describes Yokohama devastation in early September, noting martial law, foreign ships aiding survivors, and Japan’s push to withdraw. He details the quake’s two phases, the ruined city, and the scramble to discharge cargo while awaiting orders.
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Yokohama
Dudley Page
Dudley M. Page
Hankow
China
Lieut. Page
U. S
Villalahus
Addison Ingle
Osborne Ingle
Lieut
Page
Japan
Calvin Page
Nagasaki
Manila
Woosung
Osaka
Lans
Huron
Black Hawk
Pecos
Hawkins
Tokio
Abarenda
Bittern
Finch
Kobe
Paris
Naval Hospital
Synod 10 Meet in Middletown
The Middle Conference of the Maryland Synod of the United Lutheran Church in America will convene at the Lutheran church in Middletown on Oct 22 23 and 24. Twenty eight congregations comprise the Synod. Opening vesper services and sermons open the program with pastors from nearby towns delivering devotionals and lectures throughout.
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Middle Conference
Maryland Synod of the United Lutheran Church In America
Lutheran Church
Middletown
Tucesda
A. H. Cooper
Christ Jesus
R. R. Richard
Lineborn
Carroll
Chas. A. Shilke
Walkersville
C. W. Iless
Brunswick
J. F. Bowersox
Westminster
W. ©. Ibach
Union Bridge
Genewal
W. L. Seabrook
H. C. Frdman
Burkittsville
R. S. Poflerberger
Lovettsville
J. B. Rupley
J. E. Ainsworth
Doubs
J. E. Rowe
Unionvile
Henry Tinspruch
R. 8. Patterson
D. D
Woodsvoro
P. H. Williams
Tampstead
Settlemen
Th. U.S. G. Rupp
Frederick
Clarence A. Neal
Myersville
A. R. Wentz
Ph. D
Robert L. Lang
Jefferson
Chautau Thierry
Reformed Church
United States
Chateau Thierry
France
National Service Commission
Thia
City Hell Square
Gabriel Vernier
America
Evangelical Reformed Church
Eyewitness U S account of Tokyo Yokohama devastation
A U S eyewitness describes Tokyo and Yokohama after the bombing and earthquake. He cites estimates of tens of thousands dead, mass incinerations in a central park, the Imperial Hotel area ruined, Yokohama harbor damage, and widespread destruction with survivors fleeing to Kobe. He notes scarce photographs and delayed mail until Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Yokohama
Imperial Hotel
U. S&s
Kobe
Manila
Near-Anarchy Grips Düsseldorf as Looting Spreads
An AP report from Duesseldorf describes early morning unrest as unemployed crowds began widespread looting. The disorder started in Obersk suburb and expanded citywide with little opposition as plunderers acted freely.
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Associated Press
Duesseldorf
Duesseldorff
Obersk
Bank closes amid $108000 shortage in Miamisburg
Miamisburg Banking Company halted operations after an audit found a $108000 shortage. Dayton financier John J. Schwartz, president, admitted securities speculation with bank funds and fabricating notes to cover losses. Schwartz bound over on a $50,000 bond to face a grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Miamisburg
Miamisburg Banking Company
John J. Schwartz
Dayton
Schwartz Wong
Myrkle Harder CQ to sue over Hagerstown theater breach
The Myrkle Harder Company plans to sue Maryland Theater in Hagerstown for about 2500 dollars alleging breach of contract. Scott Wolfinger says a March contract for Fair Week was signed, but the troupe was barred from entering the theater last Sunday and told not to perform this week. The company was idle while vacationing before potential legal action. The theater owners contend the contract was made by a different management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Theatr
Hagerstown
Myrkle-Harder Company
Scott Wolfinger
Playhouse
Wolfinger
Myrkle- Harder
Maryland Theater
Differet Management
Market trading on small scale today
New York stock prices drifted in a dull half holiday session with few traders. Several issues hit new year lows while Pacific Oil rose and Chandler Motors fell to a 1923 low. Delaware and Hudson rose while Atchison and Nickle Plate weakened. Volume about 250000 shares.
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Associated Press
New York
Pacific OU
Chandler Motors
Delaware and Hudson
Atchison
Nickie Plate
Reichstag Adopts Bill Giving Stresemann Power
Berlin October 13 Reichstag approves Chancellor Stresemanns authorization bill granting him wide authority for economic reform The measure passes 316 to 24 with seven abstentions and broad powers to dictate policy actions.
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Reichstag
Stresemann
Associated Press
Berlin
Rain delays junior world series game in Kansas City
The third game between the Kansas City club of the American Association and the Baltimore team of the International League was postponed due to rain. The double header will be made up here tomorrow and Monday.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Kans
Kansas City Elab
American Association
Baltimore Feam
International League
Papyrus Zev Race Likely Postponed At Belmont Park
New York reports that Papyrus the British Derby winner is not fit to race and the $100,000 international event at Belmont Park may be postponed or canceled. Leading trainer BR Foot predicted the issue after a May voyage aboard the Majestic. Lev, the American contender, is the rival in the anticipated matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Foot
Majestic
Belmont Park
Paprius
Lev
Econtender
Two Sisters Die In Apparent Gas Suicide in New Jersey
Asbury Park New Jersey October 12 authorities found the bodies of two women in their Quaran Grove home with a gas stove left open. Names given as Mrs Gussie M Durr and Miss Tillie Thing. No suicide notes immediately evident.
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Associated Press
Asbury Park
N. J
Gussie M. Durr
Mise Tillie Thing
Qeran Grove
Fair opening prep Tuesday morning for town
City and county authorities enforce laws as fair grounds buzz with activity in advance of Tuesday opening. Special policemen named to handle traffic at intersections and near fairgrounds, with deputies sworn in by Sheriff Jones.
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Emory Stockman
Roger Cook
Oscar Speaks
Edward Koehler
Joseph K. Winpigler
Abner Cook
Filby
Revenue Officers Lay Men Found At Distillery
Fears of a new entry attempt at Outerbridge Horsey Distillery grew after five men of suspicious appearance gathered near Burkittsville. Sheriff Jones and Deputy Sheriff Smith confronted them around 1 am and the party claimed they were revenue officers, showing badges. Interrogation yielded no corroborating evidence of official status.
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Distillery
Outerbridge Horsey
Burkittsville
Jones
Smith
Sherif
Revenue Officers
Drunken Winchester Man Faces 30 Days After Mountain Drive
About noon Frank Roberts of Winchester Maryland drove drunkenly down Braddock mountain pike wrecking his Ford touring car and a truck near Zimmerman's garage. He then collided with a Chevrolet truck near Wilson and was arrested for driving under the influence. He was fined 100 dollars plus costs and remained in jail as the exact sentence date was to be determined.
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Frank Roberts
Winchester
Roberts
Braddneck Mountain
Zimmerman
Jdahlia
Thomas Maunford
Frederick
Dte
Wiltson
Braddock Pike
George Silekinberger
Chewsville
Corporal Dorman
Pee Mee
J. Grahame Johnson
Roberta
Costa
Coolidge Firmly For Enforcement Of Prohibition Law
Prohibition Commissioner Roy A. Haynes told a Citizenship Conference in Washington that President Coolidge is fully committed to enforcing the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act. He said enforcement is earnest but not 100 percent achievable immediately, with years needed for country-wide compliance and sectional enforcement challenges primarily on the Eastern seaboard.
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Washington
Coolidge
Harding
Department of Justice
Prohibition
Roy A. Haymes
Haynes
United States
Traynes
Tiaynes
Lquor
Friends of Prohibition
Reed
Fire destroys Rockville exhibition hall at fair grounds
The main Rockville fair exhibition hall burned to the ground after spreading flames in a frame building. Rockville volunteers aided by Kensington and Silver Spring fire crews prevented spread to nearby structures. Estimated loss about 5000 dollars, partially insured, prompting plans for a modern replacement. A Brookeville fire destroyed Wiener Howard’s store workshop, worth about 2000 dollars and insured.
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Rockville Fair Grounds
Rockville
Brookeville
Kensington
Silver Spring
Jelock
Wiener Howard
Howard
Hayward
Conference Reports Heard at Pennsylvania Annual Conference
The Pennsylvania Annual Conference, in seasion at the Bethlehem United Brethren church in Dallastown, elected Dr. Arthur B. Statton to a seventh term as conference superintendent. He received 93 of 6 votes cast, and the vote was made unanimous. Rev. William M. Beattie was elected corresponding secretary, marking a decade of service in that role for him. Rev. Edwin W. Lerch of Baltimore became statistical secretary. After 43 years in ministry, Rev. A. R. Ayres of Lemoyne sought retirement. Dr. Statton reported 1714 conversions and 1784 accessions to church membership, with a 622 net membership gain after revisions. Largest accessions came from Baltimore Sixth and other listed charges, including Lemoyne, York Second, and Shippensburg, among many. Salary increases were noted for various charges.
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Pennsylvania
Seasion
Bethlehem
Baltimore
United Brethren Church
A. R. Ayres
Lemoyne
A. B. Statton
Ihev
Ayres
Arthur B. Statton
Hagerstown
Chambersburg
Dallastown
Newburg
Greencastle
Hagerstown St. Paul's
Red Lion
Mount Wolf
Wagers Grace
Mont Alto
Rayville
Shermaindaloe
York Flint
Shippensburg
Wayneshore
York
Ans York
Washington, D. C
Uanover
Carlisle
Addi
Yankees Rally in 1923 World Series Clash at Polo Grounds
The New York Yankees and Giants faced off in a tense fourth game at the Polo Grounds with 16 000 to 20 000 fans filling the stands. The article details early scoring and lineup notes as the series heated, highlighting Pipp Ward and Ruth among key players and noting a tense atmosphere with foreboding for the Yankees.
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Pipp
Ward
Scott
Giants
Schang
Yankee
McGraw
Ryan
Shawkey
Witt
Groh
Dugan
Ruth
R. Meusel
Polo Grounds
N. Y
Harlem
New York Nationals
New York Americans
Fara
Yankees
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Montgomery County
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Yee
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Spry
Red Lion Circuit
Windsor
Hanover
Springer
York Haven
Ret Lion
Winterstown
New Cumberland
Wormeyshoro
West Fairviaw
Enola
Williamsport
Myeraville
Taneytown
Walkeraville
Waynesboro
Chawsville
Hagerstown Grace
Arcelye
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