Local man sues telegraph company over alleged $10,000 error
A case filed in Witcomice County Circuit Court claims damages of 10 000 from the Western Union Telegraph Company for a telegram error in 1923. The suit asserts that misrouted wording caused financial loss and mental anguish to Charles P Coates of Claymont Delaware, with Mrs Mabel Dalon and E E Coates involved in the original transmission.
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Telegraph Pacomgay
Sess
Rans
Witcomice County
Charles P. Cates
Newton Strvet
Western Union Telegraph Company
Levin, Batley
Clarence W Whealton
Valdosta
Mabel Dalon
Mr . Coates
E. E. Coates
Claymont
Delaware
Mabel
Aeice Delaware
Plains Company
Accu Bnt
Ani Tov
Delon
Saint St T. Ware
C. P. Coates
E. Coates
Mont, Delaware
Measage
WM Jackson
Telegraph Company
Poincare To Confer With German Delegation On Ruhr Talks
President Coolidge supports private relief for Germany while opening contact with German circles. He discussed the German situation with Senator Reed and Hoover aid. Berlin reports Berlin aims to direct talks with France on Ruhr Rhineland while German envoy Von Hoesch seeks audience with Poincare.
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Washington
Coolidge Ant
Germany
United States
Leareet
Cousin
Hoover
Learect
A. C. Backes
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Coolidge
Paris
Berlin
France
Ruhr
Rhineland
von Heesch
Poincare
Herr von Hoesch
Rhinel
Missing Aviator Thought Drowned in English Channel
Hastings reports continued search for American aviator Lawrence Rosperty after his plane went down three miles off Rye. Inspector Milton notes engine ran before the dive and a seabed wreckage or cargo bags were recovered. Rosperty, born 1893, served since 1917, reportedly connected to the Sperry crash and is presumed drowned.
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Hastings
England
Lawrence Rosperty
Rye
Milton
Sperry
Mitor Vor
General Butler Granted One Year Leave
General Smedley D Butler will take a year off from U S service to become Director of Public Safety in Philadelphia. He is to begin duties around January 1 and receive any applicable pay during the leave under presidential directive amid Navy concerns over compensation and eligibility.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Baief
Smedley
Butler
United States Martnes
Navy
Escape from Wise County Jail Rocks Virginia Mountains
Five prisoners led by John Hatfield, a 76 year old Hatfield cousin of “Devil Anse,” escaped Wise County Jail in Wise Courthouse by sliding down a fire hose. A sheriff’s posse formed minutes after the alarm as pursuers tracked the fugitives through the Cumberland Mountains amid a rain of obstructing tracks.
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Bristol
John Hatfield
Cumberisad
Wise County
Wise Courthouse
Hatfield
Tephen ‘Wood
Alex Mullins
Late News Briefs From Around The World
Damaged estimated at 3100,06K in a fire at Ambaii Grain Products Company. C W Andersen files tax lien against Charles W Morse in federal court for 61.2224.531.24. International committee talks on Germany's finances to be sent out early next week. Defense to rest today in trial of Philip E Fox editor of Night Hawks for killing Coburn. House to adjourn after ratification until Tuesday. Bandits steal 15 from Paymaster Michael Melody and Son in Philadelphia area. Lehigh Valley workers vote to return to work next Monday.
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Balimere
Ambaii Grain Products Company
New York
A P
C. W Andersen
Internal Revenue
Charles W Morse
Lee Howe
Washing
D.C
Germany
John Bradbury
Atlanta
Gate
Philip E Fox
Ku Klux Klan
William S Coburn Counel
Simmons
Klan
Fox
Dreas
Coburn
Patten Sumners
Fifth
Texas Distry
Mrantea
Leaigh Valley Cosi
Empen
Pittstan
Chatzes Beard
Eithie
Rapaide Cappelini
Destrws
Guarre Shoe
Germans Favor U S Attitude On Conference
Berlin reports a cautious welcome in Germany for American participation in reparations talks. Germania calls the move a turning point in U S European policy while stressing the talks remain unofficial and dependent on international committees to shape final outcomes.
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Berlin
America
United States
Europe
Blizzard Sweeps States. Twelve Die as Freezing Grips South
A winter blizzard stretches from the southwest to the southern tier, claiming at least twelve lives in New Mexico and West Texas. New Mexico piles up snow as 72 vehicles with 200 passengers remain snowbound near Sogal Canyon. Rescue efforts continue while colder weather threatens the region with further distortions to travel and supplies.
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Alaces
Alabama
Ida
New Mexico
West Texas
Albuquerque
Fru Saurie
San Marcial
Mlestnaght
Sogal Canyon
Hot Springs
el Pas
Corona
Naeghn Ia Seadahipe
New Mesa
Atx
Anten Montaj
Arittan
India
PeTsaZing
Portrens
Fed
Clearing Shire Ie E
Bandit Raid Sparks Mass Escape and Loot in Chahko
Dispatches from Changsha report 3000 Chinese bandits led by Yer Teh and Wang Han Wing looted and burned houses in Chahko, capturing the magistrate and education commissioner and two officials. Over 160 residents fled to Kwei Wang. details confirm widespread disruption in Cha city, Hunan Province.
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Haighas
Yer Teh
Wang Han Wing
Chahko
Changsha
Kwei Wang
Chaho
Ain
Hunan
Cha
Pro
Submarine S-26 Runs Aground Near Hell Gate
A dispatch to the Navy Department reports the submarine S-26 aground about 2 5 miles east of Hell Gate in Long Island Sound. The tug Ayuga was sent from the Navy Yard in Brooklyn to assist, and the vessel was described as running on the carfare when grounded.
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Washington
Dex
Hell Gate
New York
Navy Department
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Excouthen
Long Island Sound
Chimney Blaze on Vine Street Injures No One
Fire department responds to 7:45 am alarm on Vine Street near the Foskey home. Blaze starts in the chimney and is extinguished with chemical assistance. no injuries reported.
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Vine Street
Fast Vine Street
Foskey
Salisbury Chamber Approves Farm Business Conventions Plan
The Salisbury Chamber of Commerce endorsed holding separate state conventions for farmers and for business people next year. Members heard reports on water and sewer projects with estimated costs of 560000, pending State Board of Health approval and legislative submission. President Oscar Seene pledged organizational support to City Council for water and sewer efforts. Continuous discussion covered city water system 350000 and sewer 150000 costs.
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Salisbury -Wicemico Chamber of Commerce
Lee Freeman
Ace
Frederich
W. T. Gardner
W Naley
PF Diryden
Kryden
Plana
State Board of Health
Oscar Eaene
Chamber of Commerce
Farm Blocs Plan Work Within 1924 Conventions
Washington dispatch notes that farm organizations plan coordinated blocs to influence 1924 party conventions. The article discusses potential intra party blocs in both parties and the possibility of farming interests mobilizing delegates through county units to push farm policy at the national gatherings.
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Washington
Faernet Span. Tv
Seeptor eeKiom Fat Emery
Caed Cs Pase
International Trade Favorable For U. S.
Trade data from December shows the United States achieved a $112,000,800 favorable balance for November with exports reaching a new monthly high since February 1921. Imports edged down from October, while gold and silver movements shaped a strong overall value in the year ending November.
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Washington
United States
Commerce Department
Hac
Department
Ian
United Seetus
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