Christmas Mail Grip at Salisbury Post Office
The Salisbury post office handles Christmas rush with 38 clerks and carriers working behind tall mail piles. Seven bags of mail arrive per southbound train plus northbound and other trains. 24 500 letters and cards canceled by machine. Officials say peak season passed and overtime with extra staff continues after hours.
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Renew
Salisbury
Union Station
Penmsy
Westentay
Postofice
Harry Phillips
Winter Owens
Amt
Federal
Shenandoah disaster inquiry nears completion in naval court
The naval court heard witnesses and evidence on the Shenandoah airship disaster, with Lt Cmdr Charles E Rosendahl and survivors arguing the accident was unavoidable. Officials expect a report to Secretary Wilbur soon as the inquiry advances toward closure.
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Washington
Shensaieah
Naval Court
Wilbur
Charles Bh. Rosenmiahi
Shenandoah
Charles E. Rosendah
Clash of nations cited by Soviet foreign minister
The Soviet foreign minister Tebucherin warned of a grave conflict between England and America over Chinese policy. He called out tension in global affairs and suggested America sought control, while trade and Rabber price issues were noted amid postwar volatility.
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Fete Fahne
Tebucherin
Soviet
Russia
England
America
Marbles 14 Tons of Marble in Two Days
A fragmentary report notes a surge in marble shipments totaling 14 tons over two days tied to Christan rush era, with the Postmaster Frank fe Bessutt mentioning heightened activity and a tense scene at the office as sacks and letters moved through the facility.
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Mar
Preent
Frank Fe Bessutt
Yvaterday
Nineteer Truce Assanrte
Nfice
Ted Fregen
Benth
Leewes Claims Coal Strike to Last Into New Year
Philadelphia report quotes Leewes stating the struggle will endure into the next year. He blames mine operators for failing to negotiate and vows workers’ leaders will not back down. Judy flaws and the Mine Workers Union relay were cited as context to the ongoing confrontation.
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Jha
Bop
Seration
Judy Flaws
Springfield
Dil
Lawts
Angler Feeds Starving Pike Into Recovery In London Stream
An angler in London on December 2 found an emaciated pike and fed it daily trout fry. The fish recovered significantly and now weighs about 15 pounds. Each evening the pike returns to the angler to receive its rations and remains under care at the streamside.
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London
New York Publisher Frank A. Munsey Dies at Lenox Hill
Frank A. Munsey, noted New York publisher, died at Lenox Hill Hospital shortly after 7 AM. He had battled peritonitis following a December 1 appendectomy and a prior drainage operation, fighting bravely with physicians holding hope for recovery until a final relapse. He was aged and his sister Mrs. Dehy M. Hyde of St Petersburg was notified.
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AL BP
Frank A. Munsey
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Munsey
Mr. Maney
Sreter
M. Hyde
St. Petersbore
Overseas shipping orders and political notices across a December 22 report
Fragmented wires report ship sales to John M Franklin of New York and orphaned lines of a South African route. Mentions general disarmament efforts by Senator Ibemerrat, postmaster changes, prorogued parliament, coal dividend delay, a New York bound theft case, and a resignation of Brig General Smedley Butler from the Marine Corps amid wider diplomatic talks.
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Warrington
Kier
Beard
John M. Frankin
New York
Franklin
Ford Plans Arctic Flight Backed by Ar
Reports say Henry Ford may back an Arctic reconnaissance flight to the North Pole using a metal plane built at Ford factories. Ford executives did not confirm details while others tied the plan to Arctic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson and George H. Wilkins.
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New York
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Dpnayton
Opie
Point Barrow
Abiska
Spitzhbergen
Fordhee
Vilhpaloine Stefansson
George H. Wilkins
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Kash Bowman
American Geographical Society
Malcolm Alexander Smith
Wilkins
France Hit by Severe Hurricane Storm
A powerful cyclone swept France causing at least ten deaths and widespread damage. The storm peaked in Normandy with near 100 mph winds tearing signs from buildings and roofing slates. An English steamer ran aground near St Nazaire as reports of damage spread from Beyonne to Dunkirk.
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Normandy
Paris
Eiffel Tower
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Dunkirk
Three Day Violators Fined in Cumberland Court
In Cumberland Maryland on March 21 a police court session led to Peter Becker and wife Catherine Becker being found guilty of selling liquor in violation of city ordinance and fined $100 each. Newarnd Springer and Sutten also faced charges for selling liquor. Springer appealed while Sutten was committed to jail in default of fine. Judges and officials presided, with bonds posted and notices given for appeal.
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U.S
Heartog
Duhon S. Shafer
Wage talks and arrest in Great Anthracite dispute
Scranton reports a plan for limited wage talks between operators and miners is conditional on written assurances against public disclosure. John L Lewis may attend after Christmas. local officials expect a conference to ease tensions and avert strikes. A separate theft spree near Laurel results in charges against John Fleetwood and Albert Hinch for stealing potatoes ducks and other farm produce. The Indian name Shenanidoal means Daughter of the Star.
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Duke Durkan
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Honeser
Fapare
Pine
John TP. Lewis
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Lad
Durkan
NWA Cape Des Ot
Springheld
Philadionis
Mayer Durkan
Eim
Orioles Manager Rejects Trade for Berg and Dunn Interest
Baltimore manager Jack Dupan of the International League club received a wire from Chicago White Sox secretary Harry Grebiner that Dunn's terms for Babey were turned down. Dunn stated no other major league club had made overtures for Berg, Magnun, or cash in return, amount undisclosed.
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Jack Dupan
Harry Grebiner
Chicago White Sox
Dunn
Ae Boley
Moe Berg
Magnun
Key
Babey
Mary Elizabeth Price to be committed to House of the Good Shepherd
The 18 year old Mary Elizabeth Price of Silver Spring faced commitment proceedings for incorrigibility. Judge B Peter of Montgomery County ordered the transfer to Recavihe today after a prior Rockville trial where Robert S Parkhurst was acquitted of attacking her. Her parents requested placement at an intake institute.
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Mary Elizabeth Price
Silver Spring
House of the Good Shepherd
Recavihe
B. Peter
Montgomery Coat
Robert S. Parkhurst
Rockville
Parkhurst
Mar
Peter
Ag Iimstitutean
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