Mass Forest Fires Ravage Maryland Shoreline Region
Reports detail extensive wildfires along the Maryland shore and lower Delaware with over 7400 acres burnt and multiple farm buildings lost. In Worcester and Worcester-adjacent areas fires destroyed homes, while extinguishing efforts in Bowlera Swamp and Berlin district continued amid dry undergrowth and windy conditions.
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Maryland
Delaware
Wicomico County
Mardela
Sharptown
Aed River
Walstens
Mardels
Benjamin
Blacy Brown
Cako Ami
George
Waller
A. Kanon Holloway
George W. Lowe
William M. Caers Peanilercum
Branchmp Wright
Severn H. Cooper
Berlin
Glen Riklie Farm
Newark
Fairmount
Somerset County
St. Michaels
Me- Dame
Talbot County
Rehoboth Bruch
Westhocs
Theno
Umee
JO Plhp
Devastating Forest Fire Rages Near Hagerstown
A large forest fire swept timberland near Hagerstown on April 22, aided by foresters and firefighters. Crews battled flames along the forest around Knob and near the Western Water impounding dam, with units from multiple lines fighting the blaze. The blaze threatened lands and plantings, with evacuations or closures reported in affected areas. News crews described ember spread and conditions as authorities monitored wind shifts.
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Hagerstown
Entiegukng
Bres
feeGntane
Datuen
Saehters
Crystaley’s
Studeria
Tee Mont Arts Sebsen
Rae Fea
Rae
Walter Etry
Switthebers
Ana Furest
Poheny switches to Republican party amid oil scandal history
Edward J. Poheny, longtime Democratic figure linked to the naval oil reserve scandal, announces he registered as a Republican, citing Harding era economic policy. County registrar records show his last party registration as Democrat in 1922, with prior 1921 party changes noted amid political fallout.
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Los Angeles
Edward J. Poheny
Repubian
Naval Oil Reserve
Harding
Doheny
Republican Party
William Kerr
Witers
Scamial
Pan. American Petroleum Company
Elk Dhl
Kern County
Fraud allegations cloud New Zealand financial probe
A turbulent case涉及 Otane and Simei suspects amid alleged fraud linked to a broader regional investigation. Officials report irregular returns and canceled drafts while investigators weigh whether other entities will face asset freezes or prosecutions. The public note warns of ongoing enforcement and potential further disclosures.
Senate To Weigh Independent Radio Commission Move
Washington April 23 Senator Curtis and Chairman Watson expect to push a bill creating a three member independent radio commission to regulate broadcasting. The measure would curb monopolies, set rates, and chain broadcasting under strict supervision while leaving major powers with the president and Congress.
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Washington
A. Poe
Congress
Senate
Chicago Court
Commerce Department
Iow
Iarnntics Coen
Curtis
Kansas
Watson
Wnterstate Commerce Committee
Senate Committee
Ory Commission
Commerce de Kot Cheesy
Meuse Bedters
Are Jai
Mir
Owm
Fire kills seven in Philadelphia tenement blaze
A deadly fire swept a six story tenement at Six and Water Streets Philadelphia killing seven people including four children and a years old woman. The mother and a child escaped by climbing an electric wire while others were trapped on upper floors. Fire marshal said the blaze appeared incendiary. investigators found burned papers and a store on the ground floor.
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Philadelphia
Apel
Serps
Betamere Apri 32-08 Pas Warren arrest case noted
A damaged item reports the arrest of Warren in a marant sacr by guards of war veterans. The text mentions an estate issue and a financial sum of 964.75 tied to former state officials. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
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Betamere
Apri
J. Trana
Suppier, Jr
Sfoyd
Jobe Rayier
Asmekip
War of
Deputy Teella Ashley Joins Texas Marshals Service
Miss Teella Ashley of Pacis Texas becomes the first deputy U S marshal in the state at age 14. She leads her lodge and rides a six seater, filling the bill though she weighs only 16.
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Teella Ashley
Pacis
Tex
U. S. Marshall
Texas
Briand Defends France Italy Policy in Parliament
Premier Briand told the Chamber that France seeks tactful handling of the crisis without disturbing peace. He cited friendly ties with Italy and Russia and warned against pressuring others to govern themselves, stating France aims to avoid causing European disorder.
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Pacis
A. D
Briand
Eritiex
Mescolini
Aly
Verepe
Depuny
Mentanier
Maly
Italy
France
tHaly- All
Rusia
Mussolini
Mary
Intercollegiate Carnival Highlights at University Meet
Philadelphia reports from a University of Pennsylvania carnival featuring 87 events. Western Conference athletes entered, with standout performances by Victor Chapman of Wisconsin and Irvine James of Gradedental College.
Attitude Toward Life Promoted In Keynote Speech
A fragmented report describes Attitude toward Life as a guiding theme in a keynote linked to Americas future. It notes remarks by a former official, now NY Central Railroad board chair, urging cheerfulness, moderation, and humor to shape public outlook. The piece references marriage rumors surrounding a prominent figure and hints at political and social expectations.
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New York
Chounery M. Stepen
United Moles
Sematow
Nhe
New York Central Railroad
America
Adaan Yan
Basby
Baward Browning
Hernan
Taylor Automobile Purchase Supports Local Relic Collection
The text reports that Taylor, an automobile maker, bought an old sign formerly at Ford's Wayside Inn and saved it from destruction. The item was located in William Shell's yard and moved to Swedbury to join New England relics Ford collects there.
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Taylor
William Shell
Ford
Swdbery
Portland Case Grants War Risk Insurance Policy Lapse Rule
A Portland judge ruled that veterans with temporary total disability ratings keep their war risk insurance benefits even if they fail to pay premiums during the life of the policy. Analysts say the decision could affect about a billion dollars in war risk policies.
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Portland
Dre
Vedertal Jude Wolverten Tetey
United States
Caer
K -Wreukd
Dempey Set to Defend World Heavyweight Title in Yankee Stadium
Gene Angeten and April Z3 describe Jack Dempey preparing to defend his heavyweight title against Tenery this summer at Yankee Stadium. Millyschon, manager for Dempey, braved today for New York and notes a potential meeting with Marty Wiles and ex Rickard connection as Tenery signs for future bouts.
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Lan Angeten
Late News Bulletin Parade of Crimes and Court Actions
Sparse readable items report a $600 bribery plot foiled with two arrests, a murder case involving a trader and employer, a robbery in progress thwarted, and a 25 year sentence in an eastern state prison. Senate committee activity is noted alongside scattered court outcomes and public notices.
Burglars Strike Hurlock and Prior and Truitt Marble Works
Burglars forced entry at Hurlock and Prior offices on N Division Street and at Truitt marble works. Safes were opened but no money was taken. papers and records were scattered. Police chief said suspects are known but no arrests yet. tracks and truck evidence noted.
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Hurlock and Prior
N. Division Street
T. J. Truste, Inc
George H. Withans
Price
Union Station
Railvond Company
Reight
LL. Atwon Brenitt
Tomlinson’s Mill
Claude Walker
Thomas H. Mitchell, Jr
Truitt Marble Works
East Railtead Avenue
Truitt
Wiliams
Mr. Truitt
Steck
Wicomica
Intercollegiate Decathlon Opens At Philadelphia Relay Carnival
Kenneth Deherty of the College of the City of Metres outscored titleholder Anthony J. Plansky of Georgetown to lead after five events opening day. Deherty posted a 2607 total as the Pennsylvania relay carnival began at Franklin Field. Bethany and Penn State athletes posted strong marks in dash events and pole vault with several record performances.
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Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Kenneth Deherty
The
College of the City of Metres
Anthony J. Plansky
Georgtown
Bethany
Wan
Unclear naval test report on anti aircraft battery test
Fragmentary OCR text describes a naval exercise with anti aircraft gear and vessel movements. It mentions a starboardGreunch game and a test sleeve across the ship, but the wording is garbled and hard to interpret. No clear person or organization can be reliably identified.
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Chauncey Depew
Otane
Bia
Acpd
Simei
Pb Ware
Teagied Broadcasting Plas
Crida
Chicago
Europe
Mamelini
Atttede
Ad Meme
Ln Premice
Philadephia
Apatos
Citi
Camadesere
University of 9
Penneylvana
Tyatex
Aif Irda
Fise
Vietar Chapran
Universty
Wischmein
War Das
Ugh
Icpooli
Frankiin Ford Wee
Pezeer
Ted
Nenster
Gary
Friderick Baird
Western Menasylvania
Praued & Sematinn
Wiathington
Blbert H. Gary
U.S. Steel Corporation
Net Coat
Siziso
Gary Railroad
Sori
Loewe
Chetend
Hen
Ieee Dey
Raffele
Barherd
Nemes
Adjersaret
Wonet
A. P
Siegen
Salemvha
Merubell
Barrhell
Washengton
Ape
Mratton
Berie
Cremer
Berdhea
Calcutta
Ape Za A. F
Ferther
Toni
Mendes
Aglaw
Basdingtiun
Wun Presen
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