Exmore Plant Sale Signals Peninsula Electrical Merger
The Exmore Virginia light and power Company has been purchased by the Eastern Shore Gas and Electric Company of Maryland and Delaware for over 100000, as bids are sought for other Eastern Shore plants. The merger aims to centralize generation and offer 11 hours of service across Cape Charles to Shover, lowering costs. The Eastern Shore merger traces to Day and Zimmermann Inc, Philadelphia, with the company sold to National Public Service Corporation on September 28.
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Peninsula
Exmore
Hastern Shore Gas and Electric Company
Maryland
Delaware
Virginia
Salisbury
Oaley
Tasley
Cape Charles
Parksby
Shover
Offical
Shove Company
Eastern Shore Gas and Electric Company
Day and Zaimmermann, Inc
Philadelphia Engines
National Public Service Corporation
Lucy Hitch Becomes Noted Local Gardener in Sprig Hat
Miss Lucy Hitch died at her Sprig Hat country home after a long illness. Born on the family farm she spent life tending beans and gardens, famed for green hues and foliage. Funeral from the house tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. Rev. HL Aleman officiating. burial in family ground. Survived by brother Frank Hitch of Norfolk and sister Mrs Alice Hitech.
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Miss Luck Hitch
Sprig Hat
Witch
Ezekil Hitch
Thatettlement
HL FL Aleman
Miss Unteh
Frank, Hitch
Norfolk
Alice Hitech
Prohibition Sweep Narrows In Cumberland District
Prohibition enforcement officer Harvey began a morning cleanup on Lendlemaers ul ditn the wetting read. He visited Martin's Mountain on the Bahinore turnpike and Precort Front Street South Cumberland arresting fifteen. Charged with vice and related offenses, suspects must post $100 bail each. Offenders are described as older, repeat violators.
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Cumberland
Harvey
Lendlemaers
Martin’s Mountain
Bahinore
Hense Ami
Canal plan sparks new towing ideas on Chesapeake routes
Reports from Hagerstown Maryland describe a push to revive canal transportation by using tractors as tow power on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canals. Officials anticipate a March revival with a new type of steerable barge and barge carrier.
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Hagerstown
Bo —Kreteraton
Sistore Chesake and
Anuthenia
Burene
11th Hour Reprieve for Convicted Murderer McCarthy
Campbell McCarty a 19 year old black man faced execution for murder when attorneys arrived at the county jail with a stay of execution purchased on grounds he may be insane. The measure rests on a jury deciding his sanity within the stay, following earlier denial of a reprieve by the State Pardon Board.
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A. P
Campbell McCarty
McCarty
Springfeld
John P
Chyprtian Geitzen
McCarthy
Denial in Court in Maryland Assault Case
Robert S. Parkhurst on trial for assault against 16 year old Mary Elizabeth Price in Montgomery County Maryland denied that he attacked her. Miss Trice testified detailing the alleged attack while Parkhurst claimed he met Price last July and dated her four times including carnival visits. he also said he was 22 and a plasterer.
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Aa Cacavaron
Parkhurst
Ufder
Hamptoin Magruder
Mias Price
Silver Spring
Miss Price
Young Parkhwest Aed
Washington
William Adkins
Joseph E. Cissel
Pied
Mary
Berwyn
Late News Bulletins From Washington and Abroad
A chaotic late news bulletin cites Representative Leticeria seeking to reduce a court martial sentence for Colearl Wiliam Mitchel. Reports from Cumberland and Meath recount weather, robberies, and a Republican raid on Civic Guards. The wire notes legal actions against former congressman Merry B Well and potential moves to reinstate him, plus stock market tremors and farm outcomes.
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Washington
Penge
Leticeria
Serials
New York
Colearl Wiliam Mitchel
Washington Strives for World Court Pact Amid Senate Debate
Senate leaders face a late bid to ratify a World Court protocol with reservations. Key figures including Senator Walsh and Senator Borah pledge addresses as opposition to a full accord grows, while discussions seek a three year abeyance on certain terms to safeguard United States interests.
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Iadbe
Swanson
Denreat
Virgina
League of Neviatis
Opemaz
Tyyatthe
Adele
Unclear OCR Local Scene In A Western Valley
Fragmentary text describes barns and stables in a valley area with people and horses. Mentions a route by Tyre Way and a lane or road referenced by a local name. The passage includes disrupted names and bullet-like phrases, making a precise event hard to confirm.
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Raltvaere
Mont Chul
Bern
Eiployes
Sorina Vale
Ten Girls Escape Fire at Newport Factory Blast
A fire swept the fourth floor of the Novelty Manufacturing building at 220 North Molliday Street destroying the entire floor. Ten girls narrowly escaped as flames cut off the stairway path. officials calmed the panic after the blaze began during shift changes.
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Tee GA
Novelty Manufacturing Establishment
Winchester and Wool
North
Molliday Street
Certs
Towson Woman Leader Mel Wright Dies After Long Illness
Mel Wright 48 a prominent Baltimore area figure who backed women’s suffrage and was the first woman in Baltimore County to run for the logician delegate position. She died after a long illness. Funeral services are set at Towson Methodist Church.
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Baillrtiers
Dee Te OA
Bae Mre
Clare Kelees Weriett
Towson
Bhalmanm
State Federatvar
Repthaan
Bon Secours Hosp
Sal
Leen Wpaleat
Te Eparmiayebt
Womens’ Orgatarie Nn
Faatine
Mel Wright
Republican Natutare
Cleveland
Weght A
George KE. Wright
Brasinerd
Cdo
Glendale
Willan S. Bewen
Edward Am. Bewen
Fran’ Towson Methodiat Pypeecny al Chareh
Unclear fragmentary report from Cumberland authorities
Fragmentary OCR story notes an incident at Cumberland Massachusetts involving a person named Mrs Kens and others. The text mentions a courtroom appearance with charges and a bond mentioning amounts like five dollars or twenty five dollars, but many words are garbled.
Brooklyn Man Shoots Wife Over Crossword Help
Theodore Koerner, a Brooklyn telephone worker, shot his wife after she refused to assist with a crossword puzzle. The woman was struck in the temple, KOerner then shot himself, reportedly due to several nervous breakdowns and work stress. she was hospitalized in critical condition.
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New York
Dee
Sas
Brooklyn
Keerner
Mrs. Koerner
Ned Koerner
Sinee Sunemer
Mr. Koerner
Cancer research papers planned at Baltimore meeting
Baltimore agencies announce a joint Maryland Cancer Committee and Baltimore City Medical Society session. Dr George Soper and Dr Withen H. Worfom present studies on cancer causes and lack of cures, with physicians from Johns Hopkins and related groups defending ongoing work amid controversy.
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Baltimore
Dec
Emi- Aen
Baltindage City
Conseyances Recerach
Columbia Uniers
T. “Itr
Soper
Civertateat
Babe Patrr Jee
Mulgan H. Welch
Duvetar
Abe
Sebel
Pulte Health
Fiery Airman Judge Rules Five Year Forfeiture
Army court martial finds Colonel William Mitchell guilty of corruption of military discipline for criticizing air defense. He is suspended from rank command and pay for five years. The verdict awaits War Secretary and President Coolidge review with potential resignation and future political plans discussed by supporters.
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William 0. Mitchell
Eruce
Washington, D.C
Army
Navy
Mitchell
Jas Price
Frank St
Hlmnet
Matohell
Washington
A. P
Cel
William Mitchell
Secretary of War
President Coolidge
Mitchelluilty
Eucht
CIA
War and Navy Departments
National Defense
Aeronautics
Air Services
Harry Leonard
Shenandoah Court of Inairy
Vera
Coolidge
Wisconsin
Senate
Opposson
Lenrod
Smar Town Fire Destroys Store at Phillips Block
A blaze at three o clock damaged the Marino Package Co factory area in Smar Town. Archie Brody observed the fire as clothing poured from the roof. Nearby establishments including O Owen’s ice cream, Peninsula restaurant and Beorvett Pharmacy escaped damage.
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Bharetows
Archie Brody
Phillips Block
O. Owen
Peninsula
Beorvett
Hitchens
Phillips
Imurapce
Branch HH
Paullipe
Salibary
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United States Army
Eastern Shore Gas & Electric Company
Was Ie
Lore Company
Lucy Hitch
Mer
Entate
Fuecral
Chicago
Heuer
Sweetheart
Scien
Denlex
Reckville Ciel
Bights Alitude
Malioere
Iter
Merry B Well
William B. Norris
Belimere
Jeder
Magerstew
MD Dee
John P. Wade
Greencastle Pa
Mr. Made
MeHast
Ireland
Civic Guards
Summer Hill
County Meath
Lenier
Abe Dee
Steaver Hanks
Benk
Tadas
New Western
Middlewest
Magkus Johanun
Jaber
Dynen
Semater Nchal
Winacnota
Merah
The
Mere
Neta
Ferneris
Otees
Cole
Bater
Kens
Young Telephone Company
Mim
Smarptown
Turkey Rabers
Mee
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