Parsonsburg Farmer Robt Smith Struck By Car
Robert H Smith, 72, a respected Parsonsburg farmer, was hit on the state road in front of his home by a car driven by Walter J Powell of Salisbury. He died at Peninsula General Hospital shortly after. Witnesses say Powell drove at a moderate speed toward Salisbury while another car followed. The elderly man began crossing from the meat shop toward his home and, confused, stopped as if to retrace steps. His vision was impaired by age. Local relatives and neighbors recall prior family losses in accidents.
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Robert H Smith
Parsonsburg
Walter J Powell
Salisbury
Carl Sudth
William Smith
Paul Tilchman
Prank Perber Parsonsburg
Wiliam
David Pitts
Sasith
Senator Wheeler Case Sparks Testimony In Land Bribery Probe
Washington April 24 The special Senate committee heard further direct testimony about the senator from Montana in a land bribery inquiry connected to an Interior Department deal. Witnesses described the alleged payments and motives, while defenders argued the senator had nothing to do with the land cases.
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Washington
A. P
Wheeler
Montana
Senate Committee
Bonus Men Turn Toward White House
advocates push for a White House briefing as the Senate approves a new insurance amendment and a tax endowment plan, while a cash payments option is rejected. The vote tally is reported as 67 to 17 in favor of the bill’s passage through the chamber, with lingering questions over the final form and executive backing.
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Ascoriste
White House
Senate
Anti-Seleon League Attacks Daugherty
In New York on April 24, the Anti Seleen League charges that under Attorney General Daugherty a real beer could have been stopped by the prohibition enforcement unit. Orville & Poland, counsel for the league, outline alleged departmental rulings and note breweries in Trey, Utica, Orange County, New Jersey still brew beer despite prohibitions.
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New York
Treacery Sellen
Daugherty
Prohibition Enforcement Unit
Orville & Poland
Hengee
Poland
Relion
Atttorney General Stone
Department of Justice
Hood
Trey
Utica
Orange County
Jerery
Filipinos Made Bh homelem a Touring Islands Text
Fragmentary OCR notes describe travel and military actions in the Philippines. Mentions general orders, movements of forces, and islands visited with unclear details. Reading shows garbled names and phrases. core facts are not clearly stated.
Tax Measure Next On Senate Calender
The Senate cleared its calendar for a major tax reduction bill after passing the bonus measure. Finance Chairman Smoot said work would extend into late today with at least two weeks needed for bill disposition. The 1923 income tax due June 15 could see a 15 percent reduction in agricultural levies if the bill fails then a special resolution might enact the change.
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Washington
Dy A. P
Senate
Smoot
Finance Committee
Bath House
Bomb Explosion Follows Blackmail Reported
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a bomb incident linked to blackmail and letters received by someone connected to a family. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable in the preserved text.
Irish Boundaries Remain Questionable
Leader byline April 84 notes ongoing uncertainty over Irish territorial boundaries with limited readable text. It hints at diplomatic ambiguity and possible political dispute without concrete dates or entities. The fragment suggests a debate on border issues and governance in Ireland.
Late News Bullets From April 24 Across War Updates
Disjointed bulletins report Bank president Hjalmar Schacht possibly killed in Berlin, casualty tallies from air raids, and various statements. Also notes Ambassador William Averill to Washington to speak at a banquet, and prison reform and court actions involving noted officials and figures.
U S Naval Officers Mistaken For Outlaw
Americans aboard the destroyer John D Ford near Kasinabars Bay were mistaken for lawbreakers during a patrol on April 24. The incident, reported by A P, describes confusion amid low visibility and partial damage to the ship’s routine operations.
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U 8
John D Ford
Kasinabars Bay
Keviles
A. P
Serge Fren
Becomes Owner of Bees in Newark N J
Fragmentary OCR shows an account from Newark New Jersey dated April 24 about an individual linked to bees gaining ownership. The text mixes unrelated moralizing and disjoint anecdotes, with unclear names and circumstances, making a concise summary challenging.
New Semi-Circle Headbands Steal Fashion Spotlight
Women’s headwear in Maytole shifts to a semi circle style styled above the hair. Ornamented with gold and green leaf motifs and a colored quilt filet, the fashion item resembles the Liberty figure. Prices around two dollars highlight its popular appeal among society ladies.
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Landen
A. P
Maytole
American of Liberty
Ralph Dte Boss Leads Ever Gev in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on April 24, Ralph, the boss, leads a notable effort as Gev gains attention. Officials and locals monitor the developing event for its implications and potential impact on the city news cycle.
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Philadelphia
Ralph Dte
Perma as Fire Burns Building
A brief report notes a fire at a building causing damage described as severe with flames spreading through multiple floors. Fire units responded promptly, bringing the blaze under control after hours, with property damage estimated though no injuries reported at this time.
German Financier Dies In Train Wreck
Sciteerlaad reports the death of a German financier in a train wreck. The collapsed article mentions a high government role and a postwar career, with references to Bevere Gatton and wartime service and honors. Details are fragmented but indicate a notable financial figure linked to government and postwar administration.
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Story of Thrift
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