Maryland Governor Signs 176 Bills As 9 Vetoed In 1927 Session
Governor Ritchie signed 176 bills and vetoed nine as the 1927 General Assembly adjourned. Major disapproved measures included warrants to enter private homes for liquor enforcement and a public school holiday for Armistice Day. Notable signings covered the state wide game law, major vehicle tax revisions, and the Will's Creek Flood Area within Cumberland. Local bills touched real estate taxes and exemptions for church property and multiple counties.
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Aannapulis
General Assembly
Ritchie
Hancock
State Board of Electrical Examiners and Supervisors
Somerset County
Cumberland Md
Will's Creek
Nnd
Cumberland
Munard County
Sagara Hil
Maryland
Home Service
Queen Anne's
Gerreit
Pvamwelical Luthern Church
Garrett County
Peter Gray Orphan Home and Mechanical Institute
Washington County
Wicomico County
Umpire Release Triggers Mystery Baseball Drama
AP reports umpire G George Magerkrsth was released by President Thomas J. Hickey following an Indianapolis dispute. Grief Griffin of Milwaukee described the conflict as an impropriety probe. Magerkrth faced a $25 fine and possible suspension as the investigation reported unclear motives and disputed actions.
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George Magerkrsth
Thomas J. Hickey
Sret
Emanz
Ivy Griffin
Milwaukee
Yediarapolis
Bate J
Sutteggeht Wiewey
Marc Tarde
New York Strike Affects Plumbers Helpers and Workers
In New York on April 26 the ABC Treen and other metal trades halted work as city workers join a strike for higher pay and shorter hours. Officials say about 7 800 workers across four boroughs remain on strike while plumbers helpers seek union recognition and double time with a forty hour week.
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New York
Abctreen
Eho
Ae York City
Cote
Slurman
Breekayn Alreans
Sir Kes
Burrughs
American Association of Pujabers
Stoke
Dempsey Plans Comeback Bout at Yankee Stadium
New York April 27 former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey may return to the ring on or about July 1 at Yankee Stadium. Promoter Tex Ric hard said Dempsey is in condition and ready to fight Gene Tunney in a September title bout if he wins next with Tenacy.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Tex Richard
Chanie
Yankee Stadium
Richard
Ga. Wiles
Dempes
Srinner
Jack
Bain
Beens
Alsin
Dirett
Pamgeey
Wilkon
Cary Summer
Beady
Rickard
Giaten
Aps
Titter
Maa Po
Jack Portis
Four miners killed in gas explosion at Tracydale mine shaft
Four mine workers were killed today in a gas explosion at shaft No 1 of the Traceysdale Creek coal company near Nanticoke in Glen Alder township. The cause was not announced by the company.
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Wilkesbarn
Tracysdale
Glen Alder
Ianever
Nanticoke
Gray's Confession Details Snyder Slaying Hypnotic Influence
The article recounts Meary Judd Gray's confession presented to the jury, detailing Mrs. Snyder's manipulation and alleged hypnotic trance. Gray describes plans to kill her husband Albert Snyder, using chloroform and deception, and his shifting role as events unfolded.
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Queers Caanty
Meary
Judd Gray
Areca
Albert Injuice
Teenu
Snyder
Gray
Oa Nano
Fips
Pertiae
Hadden Gray
Syracuse
Halden Grays
Saynes
Biter
Hielion Gray
New York
Weather and transport sparks multiple late news items
Reports from Philadelphia warn of threatening weather and a train collision near West Side station injuring several and disrupting traffic. Additional items note crop conditions in Marsland, a planned boxing comeback by Jack Portis, a Jamaica bound steamer incident, a murder case update in New York, and a Panama bound steamer insurance dispute in Baltimore.
CALLES FAVORS U S DIFFICULTY IN MEXICAN AMERICAN RELATIONS
Mesiin City April 20 Galles argues the bias opened for a safe and orderly settlement of all difficulties between Mexico and the United States. He comments on President Coolidge New York speech and says misunderstandings exist but do not affect the essential regal order. He asserts the American attitude toward revolutions abroad aligns with moral rectitude and would not support destabilizing actions.
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Mesiin City
Gad
Galles
Mexico
United States
Coslidge
New York
Chisf
Archi Cistien
Pothuko
Costedge
Folteo Mitral
Panama Canal
Vresinent
Alles
Unsigned OCR Fragment Reports Tense Harbor Situation
Fragmentary text describes a tense situation in a harbor area with names and unclear actions. Several garbled phrases reference individuals, locations, and possible incidents without coherent details or verifiable facts.
Maryland Federation of Women's Clathes Convention Opens in Balto
In Baltimore the Maryland Federation of Women's Clubs opens its annual convention at the Belvedere Hotel. Delegates from about 120 clubs gather to discuss constitutional plans and issues in domestic civic national and international affairs with noted speakers and a reception tonight. Sessions continue Wednesday Thursday.
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Baltinere
Apeid Zee
Hendrete
Belvedere Hotel
Maryland
PLAN MARATHON ACROSS STATES $95,000 AWARD
A historic cross state marathon plan proposes a 3 month event from Los Angeles to New York with a $95,000 prize and additional incentives. Organizers target wide entry, boosted by sponsorships and special second prizes, seeking robust participation and media coverage.
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Angeles
Shiver
Marn
Ste
Vaave Naorip
Fatews
Laverete
Man charged after wife kills lover on buggy ride
Trenton New Jersey man Charles Price, 66, is charged with murder after allegedly permitting his wife Laura to ride with Walter Masterson and then shooting Masterson when the couple encountered a man stepping into the road. The covenant allowed the outing if Mrs Price stayed home by day and cooked.
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Trenton
Apel
Charles Ree
Earn
Masterson
Price
Justice of Its Peace
Elmer South
Lambertswille
iMia
Masters Aun
Maryland Higher Education Meeting At Reed College
About one hundred representatives from Maryland colleges attended a Hempstead meeting at Reed College led by President Mires Rowena Holden. Dr. Dus Ho Apple welcomed delegates and spoke on home economies and education. Key figures included Mrs. Margaret Thoras and Ms. Beta Wooley. Committees reported, with plans for a summer project and a card party announced for a Baltimore venue.
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Seeralji
Schoo'’S
Maryland Hiume Reanemirs
Bute
Margaret Thoras
Prifeser
Beta Wooley
Baltincore
France
Sateres
Skinner Is Given Death For Assault in Delaware
Carl Skinner, 27, Bridgeville, Del, is sentenced to hang for the April 1 assault on a 63 year old white woman. The Sussex County Court in Georgetown imposed death by hanging at the county jail yard on May 27 after a 42 minute jury deliberation. The victim’s son found her injured. Skinner fled to the Benneto home after the crime. State police guarded the courthouse to prevent disturbances.
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Carl Skinner
Bridgeville
Del
Sussex County Court of
Georgetown
Skinner
Skinner Dumnally
Mereditha. Mennets
Robert Teney Harris
Sussex
Rtown
Fer
Sasault
Mra.nett
Henry Harris
Delaware
Harry Ruth R
Zl. Deere
Eleanor Steinmetz
Shaunner
Seth
Storm delays at Lakehurst as Navy airship returns from Pensacola
The Navy airship Tinaible Angeles delayed at Lakehurst after a 2600 mile flight from Pensacola due to severe ground winds. The ship circled the field all day, landed at 2:10, and crew warned that continued storms could have forced a return to Pensacola.
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Lakehurst
Navy
Angeles
Crume
Penacola
Fla
Avelnch
Beret
Charles Bementendahl
Berer
Pensacola
Detroit
Treja Offecera
Mer
Vast Aeronautical Milestone Hit In April Flight
A partial AP report recalls a dramatic April flight test by a major aircraft maker at Glenn L. Martin Airfield. The event showcased a massive bomber plane aboard a shipyard stage, drawing pace and attention from observers including noted aviation figures.
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Paval Aviation
Cihettes
Glenn L Maria Airpeace Company
Pin Bratery
Amy
Petr Ts
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Richard Winmer
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Wooster
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Imet. Lef
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Fata
State Federation
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