05 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1923
Page
1
The Law and Order Organisation deplores the move by Mayer to suspend a police officer and calls for a meeting this afternoon. Mayer Kenmerly declines to make a statement regarding the badge demand.
Citizens League backs police officer amid committee meeting highlights and a tense altercation between Mayor Kennedy and the League. The dispute centers on police oversight and community support during a period of civic debate.
The Citizens League and Salisbury church representatives back Officer Harvey Elzy in enforcing law while Mayor Kennerly seeks to remove him. The executive refuses to lift the suspension, with plans for deputies or county posts as alternatives. An executive committee meeting is set to decide next steps.
A P dispatch reports heavy buying of low priced railroad shares amid high earnings and merger rumors amid expectations President will address Congress. Other items include talks on wartime law clemency, a Freshman dormitory inquiry at Washington and Jefferson College, and political campaign updates from London and Washington.
The Wicomeo Woman's Club met Tuesday afternoon with many attending to hear Mr Williamson present on Education in New Zealand. Two new members were elected Miss Olive Mitchell and Mrs D J Elfiote. Mrs Branch Phillips resigned as sub-chairman of the Committee on Legislation and a replacement will be named at the next meeting.
Clarence Watson Wheelwright, who was admitted yesterday with a pistol wound in the body, was reported today to be greatly improved at the hospital. Mrs Wheelwright and family friends believe the shooting was accidental, while police also favor the accident theory.
The American League announces its annual meeting will convene Tuesday December 11 in Chicago. President Johnson says a session will follow on December 12 as directed by Commissioner Landis for a joint majors gathering. The League Board of Directors will meet December 10.
Paris reports the death of Maurice Barres, renowned French novelist and longtime deputy. He served in the Chamber of Deputies from 1893 to 1906 and was admitted to the French Academy in 1906.
Democratic and Republican delegates, alongside Farmer Labor supporters, endorsed national policies including prohibition, economic reform, and government control of money. Coolidge and McAdoo led endorsements while votes highlighted party divides on tax reduction, labor, and war debt policies.
A reunion of peace ship supporters sailed for Copenhagen aboard the Oscar II held a secretive private dinner in New York. Invitations by Mrs Katherine Devereaux Blake and Miss Katherine Leckie set a $150 plate, marking eight years since the peace expedition began.
Chicago December 5 A settlement for six thousand dollars was accepted by Mary a former Follies girl in a suit for one hundred thousand dollars against Gordon C Thorne a wealthy club man and another claim for one hundred sixty eight thousand dollars against Mrs Catherine Thorne.
Salisburians mark the 75th milestone with warm greetings from city treasurer D owgherty and judge F E Stanley. The event honors two esteemed locals as they remain active in public life while sharing memories of the town’s early days.
New York December 3 James C Brady Maxwell Company director confirms merger talks between the auto firms including Studebaker Corporation have been abandoned amid overtures from Studebaker.
The Woman's Guild of Sts P E Church will hold a supper on Wednesday and Thursday in the church hall to serve about 100 people with meals offered at modest prices. Proceeds support church activities.
At eighty Mrs. Henry Clay Wright of Austin Texas plans her first concert in New York on December 15 with Mme Haggerty-Snell arranging the appearance. She sacrificed 57 years to raise a family and will return home after the recital. Wright has four children seven grandchildren and a voice described as firm and clear.
A nation wide search centers on San Antonio and may extend into Mexico. Former secretary Jackson of a rubber company was indicted by a grand jury for theft involving 75 000 shares of stock with forged signatures and transfers tied to two promoted companies. The case references 175 900 dollars and stock timelines around 8060 hours.
Frideric Hi Gillett of Massachusetts wins a ninth ballot with 213 votes to Democratic candidate Garrett's 197, after Republican insurgents line up with Gillett and Democrats unite behind Garrett. Madden picks up two Republican votes.
French authorities say troops around Rakr Te Meve outside the city will be concentrated in camps to ease German irritation and reward apparent cooperation with the Allies. No Ruhr occupation plan. troops to stay near current cities for now.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Standard Bearers event with unclear names and lines about a collar band and participants, including mentions of Emma Johnson and a person named Harry. The readable portion ends with disjointed references to the Standard Beavers.
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