19 Aug 1926
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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1926
Page
1
An express train derailed near Jahrte Germany after unknown persons allegedly loosened rails. Nine deaths confirmed with several injuries as rescue workers recover bodies and assess the debris. Authorities fear more victims as salvage continues and the scene is difficult to access.
The mangled body of John Dean of Point of Rocks was found on Baltimore and Ohio tracks near Hagerstown. Officials said he appeared intoxicated and a verdict of accidental death was returned. Dean, 35, was an employee of the railroad and survived by a widow and two children. He was last seen before an alleged attack by a westbound train.
Linford Gambrill of Secretary Maryland died after being struck by a passing truck while standing near a loaded cantaloupe trailer on a Delaware road. The truck driver Fred Ward of Laurel was detained after suffering three broken ribs and was held for further hearing.
Mexico City reports show Mexican Catholics pressuring government and Episcopate for a conference to settle the religious dispute. The Church rejects regulatory terms, while President Calles remains firm. Economic boycott hurts Catholic businessmen and broader Catholic community amid arrests and protests.
Report from Philadelphia Virginia and New York promoters and officials discuss heavy ring events and seating stadium provisions. Officials refer to Mayer and Mayoral figures in a Justice Department setting and outline measures for public safety and event organization.
The Cumberland area fears rising flood risk as rain ceased and streams swelled. Officials from the government bureau warned of potential transfer of water, with observers noting the Potomac region and nearby streams may overflow.
City records show third place in July building activity amid mixed data and unclear metrics. local officials cited modest growth and ongoing projects, with several large permits under consideration.
Two youths aged 18 and 14, Lester and Forrest Goace, flee from a Garden City arrest after holding up a filling station. They roam Colorado, robbing deputies, menacing campers at Rye, and terrifying residents with tear gas equipped airplanes and a licenseless auto. Local forces chase them toward Rye and confrontations are feared as they continue their outlaw career.
Lightning likely caused the Pig Point ammunition depot blast near Portsmouth Virginia injuring no one. One building containing a large quantity of small arms ammunition burned while nearby magazines were kept safe by Portsmouth fire crews. One guard was away at a motion picture when the explosion occurred.
AP dispatches report a fire hit a munitions facility at Pig Point Virginia with questions whether arson sparked the blaze as in a Lake Denmark New Jersey blast. Nearby rivers show rising levels with Potomac at Cumberland up fifteen inches and lower Potomac tributaries muddy but no flood. Multiple world boxing results noted in brief, plus a derailment near Berlin and a chase incident in Los Angeles. Further rebel government actions reported from Nicaragua and bids for a heavyweight title bout described as unsettled by promoters.
Sparring and conditioning continue as Jack Dempsey prepares for a September title defense. At the White Sulphur Springs camp local visitors report steady workouts and optimism for a strong performance. Nearby, Gene Tunney awaits his own training regime ahead of a scheduled ring clash.
New York reports say Rudolph Valentino faced a dangerous illness after an operation for appendicitis and a ulcer. Doctors announced metephen was available if infection spread, and he began nourishment with broth and peptonized milk as his condition improved.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions green engines and a new railway venture with mentions of water tenders and a governor or authority. It references the Om a dite fe and an announcement of an affican fere, with numbers like $000 and 2 '$000 gallons, though details are unclear.
Irregularities in stock quotes marked New York trading with mixed activity across sectors. Chesapeake and Ohio led rail gains while minority holders pressed for over 200 a share amid merger talks, and crude price trends influenced commodity groups across markets.
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