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Newspaper

Salisbury Evening Times

Location

Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1923

Page

3

U S Warships Plan Extensive Winter Action

Army and navy maneuvers outline a simulated war to defend the Panama Canal, featuring dirigibles like Shenandoah, battleships, submarines, and air carriers Langley and Wright. A landing expedition by marines is planned, with a surprise Pacific-side attack and aerial screens to protect the canal during the exercise.

Los Angeles Sannee Pascama Canal Taina States Naval Shenadoah United States Army Samuel Byne Pacific Canal Newton Metally Stades Atlantic Langley Wright Panama Army Gallipali

Loyal Troops Engaged In Crucial Fight

Generals Avazo and Obregon's chief of staff lead forces in a crucial engagement reported by a Nevarux newspaper correspondent. Both sides hold positions as the battle continues.

Avazos Obregon Nevarux

Congress Cards etra two decks to box and novelties

Readable fragments indicate a listing for a counting card set and miscellaneous novelties. The item mentions two decks to box and additional small novelties with a price note of 2 cents to two cents. The text is incomplete and garbled though the core listing involves card games and small novelty items.

Congress Cards Etra

Forged Bond Ring Tied to Public Service In Chicago

Chicago reports two alleged gang members arrested in a forged bond scheme. Alfred Marshall linked by a New York arrest to a Baltimore Hotel confession. The police accuse the group of selling nearly 75,000 dollars in forged American Public Service bonds to brokerages.

Chicago A. P New York Philadelphia Alfred Marshall Baltimore Klincepa Department of J American Public Service Somveny Cameron

CONOOL LAW VIOLATORS PAY SMALL FINES

A local court heard 23 cases of parents charged with violation of attendance laws. Magistrates Jones and Meare imposed fines of 1 to 2 dollars. several cases were dismissed or fined only costs. Many extenuating circumstances were shown, including poor living conditions and domestic need.

Jones and Meare Munday Tweeday Acheel

French Art Works Need Protection

Article notes France’s national treasures face theft risk due to limited policing. Versailles guards restricted, visitors warned amid calls for stronger measures. Proposals include electric alarms looding the vast palaces, canine support, and even using soldiers to guard prized artworks.

Farm Prices Rise Report Amid Mixed Farming Conditions

Fragmented OCR text notes concerns about farm product prices and farming conditions. Mentions Wheat farmers and cattle writers as potentially more favorable segments, with reference to the Pedal Pores Land Dened Board and overall farming life.

Farm Conditions Report Echoes Mixed National Trends

Farm Loan Commissioner Cooper notes uneven prosperity across regions with eastern land bank districts and high wages causing labor shortages. Fruit and potato sectors underperform while tobacco and market gardening exceed normal. prices for farm goods rise and farmers meet obligations in multiple states.

Cooper England New York New Jersey Maryland Delaware Virginia West Virginia Pensylvania

Colored Civil War Veteran Burned to Death

Ephriam Waller, an 87 year old Black man who lived alone near Horn Town in Barren Creek district, was found Saturday burned and unconscious. He later died from severe burns after an apparent house fire in his shack, with the bed clothing burned and the rest of the home undamaged. He served in the Civil War and was drafted but never saw combat.

Ephriam Waller Horn Town Barren Creek Waller

Secretary Denby Rules Out World Flight This Year

Washington December report quotes Secretary Denby: there will be no around-the-world fight by the men during the coming year. San Diego dispatch mentions fliers being assigned with army aviators for a world flight the air forces have prepared for months, with possible navy competition noted.

Washington Denby Thema San Diego Cal Navy Army

Unclear fragment hints at crew and mission context

Fragmentary text mentions a crew and an operation or project involving a group and logistics. Names and specifics are obscured, leaving only vague references to a team, leadership, and forthcoming plans.

Countess Carnarvon Wedls Army Officer

The dowager Countess of Carnarvon widow of the Earl of Carnarvon was made a captain in 1910 and a major in 1915. She flew to Cairo to aid her husband after his illness but fell ill en route and traveled by boat. The patient died on March 2 in Cairo.

London A. P Countess of Carnarvon Earl of Carnarvon Phar Lord Carnarvon Egypt

Postmasters Named in Maryland Offices

Washington Dec. 19 President Coolidge announced postmasters for three Maryland offices Luther Bennett appointed to Goldsboro John Bennett to Ocean City and W R Highfield to Peromsks City

Washington Maryland Coolidge Luther Bennett Goldaboro John Bennett W. Rhhestfield Peromoks

Mrs A Krise Dies in Virginia After Illness

Mrs A E Krise died Tuesday December 1 at her home in Elk Virginia. She was the sister of Mr S Q Collin and a cousin of Mrs Charles R Truite who left this city. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday at noon.

A. E. Krise On ‘Elk S Q. Collim Charles R. Truite

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