04 Dec 1924
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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1924
Page
1
The coroner and county officials concluded the Mrs Sheatsley death in the Bentley parsonage furnace was self inflicted. The Lutheran minister and family faced long public scrutiny as experts found no monoxide in her remains, supporting the husband’s view from the start.
Washington reports President’s stance on the Underwood plan for Muscle Shoals operation remains uncertain. Senator Underwood of Alabama has discussed with White House leaders, while Senator Norris of Nebraska vows to back his own bill despite presidential position. A compromise blending Underwood and Norris proposals is floated as a potential solution.
Washington struggled to confirm if Miller would stay on as Alien Property Custodian after a resignation rumor spread. Miller, tied to veterans groups, had taken leave and travelled abroad, while his opponents questioned Mellon’s soldier cost estimates and his own fitness for leadership.
Nine teams from Shere districts staged an artificial respiration contest at the Wieemien Hotel ballroom under Thomas Graham. Laurel Plant’s Raymund Neste won the Silver Cup for the most efficient demonstration as teams from Salisbury, Cambridge, Laurel, and Briingham competed for top honors at the Eastern Shore safety event.
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A garbled transcription reports a leader pushing higher pay for specified personnel. The fragmented text references a Master General and duties to report to a formal body, with unclear figures and dates.
The United States District Attorney post in Massachusetts became vacant after the removal of Robert C. Harry by order of President Coolidge. Attorney Harris received a dismissal notice effective at closing today amid opposition from anti liquor proponents alleging harsh handling of liquor law cases and pressure from Arthur M Forgrave of the Anti-Calena league.
Miss Majorie Schneider, companion of Charles Rogers, may testify as immunity is offered for her in the Ward Church inquiry into Rogers death after a Vale-Army game outing and inn dining. Ruth Hulse seeks to testify. Mrs Hula left the state.
Jack Dempsey adds to his plans with a new vacation period and names a business manager for future activities. Reports link his commitment to stay active between fights and confirm engagement rumors with actress Taylor while avoiding details of a chef or other associates.
Reports describe a Soviet ambassador's arrival in Paris amid public cheer and Soviet messaging. Observers link the event to broader communist outreach and French reactions to the allied alliance, noting demonstrations and political rhetoric.
Harrenburg Pennsylvania reports that a group of seventeen school children aged eight to thirteen are jailed on felonious entry and larceny charges after robbing a grocery store Sunday night. Police say the youths drank at a party during which one girl became intoxicated and a man, Ray Hinkie, was charged with receiving stolen goods for buying some beer. The incident follows a drinking gathering that led to the theft and arrests.
Fragmented OCR notes report rejection and candidacy shifts in Federal and New York politics. Mentions Recording Secretary, tenure questions, bids for office, and varied figures amid a chaotic list of names, places, and numbers.
The trial of four Weatherly men in Accomack Circuit Court ends with At. Schultz convicted of second degree murder for Ralph Roach fatal shooting at the Tasley Fair. Judge Westcott imposes five year penitentiary term. Defense plans appeal. six Eastern Shore attorneys cover the defense.
The Los Angeles Times reports the education of film star Lila Grey is under review by the Los Angeles School Board Compulsory Education Department. Director Raymon P. Dunlap notes a careful inquiry will confirm law compliance for the minor’s schooling.
Fragmented text indicates a wartime notice about an army plane and a route across New York State. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but reference to air assets and travel path appear central.
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