President Wilson Near Death as Nation Holds Breath
Reports from Washington say President Woodrow Wilson's condition worsened to life and death during the night. Physicians conveyed a fragile rally by afternoon with flagging strength and cautious hope as family and aides stay at his bedside in Washington.
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Wilson
Noor
Betockh
Grayson
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Bbs
NS Street
Sir Wasson
Brill
Parksley Attorney Elected President of Eastern Shore Baseball League
J. Harry Rew of Parksley Va was unanimously chosen president of the Eastern Shore Baseball League for 1924. Other officers include Walter B. Miller of Salisbury as first vice president and PF Lane of Salisbury as secretary treasurer. The league remains open for two more clubs and aims to attract Easton or Crisfield as sixth franchise, with a mass meeting planned for strong local support.
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Salisbury
Cambridge
Dover
Parkaley
J. Harry Rew
Parksley
Virginia Head of Delegates
Accomac County
Rew
Shore League
Walter B. Miller
Sal Beeveerts Thawkey
Lane Salisbury
Robert U1atthews
Cambr
Miller
Thawkey
Crisfield
Easton
Crisfeld
Basten
Jague
Chestertown
Centreville
Saan
Anti L
Buck) Herzoz
Newark Gears
Fight Impends Over Mellen Tax Revision
Warrington February report notes looming dispute over a Mellen tax revision. Political factions and committee members press for clarity as claims of reform and opposition threats circulate amid budget pressure and party maneuvering.
Salisbury Rotary Resolution Urges State School Aid
The Salisbury Rotary adopts a resolution urging Governor Ritchie and the Maryland legislature to provide adequate supplementary funding for public schools. It cites constitutional aims, 1922 equalization efforts, and 1924 budget shortfalls that threaten local tax rates and educational standards. The resolution requests action by state leaders and includes signatories from Rotary committee members.
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Isis Peradedat
General Assembly
Legatus Bein
State Board of Education
Tegi Ature Tor Che Inernor
Rotary‘ule of
Salibury
Senate
Wicombe County
CLR
Disharuyn
S. K. White
Wm. Cooper
Senators Press Hines Over Veterans Bureau Shakeup
Washington report says Senator Oddie voiced dissatisfaction with General Hines and the Veterans Bureau for failing to overhaul personnel. He cited report recommendations by John F. O’Ryan urging resignations of many Washington headquarters aides and warned ongoing injustice to veterans.
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Washington
Diretor Hines
House
Veterans Bureau
Senate
Aisen
Senate Veterans’ Committee
Oddie
Nevada
John F O’ryan
Hines
O'Ryan
Hines Portest
Dance at Armory Tonight Features Local Orchestra
A dance event at the Armory is announced with the Anuthe weekly Frogas csrring fame GUite leading the Fir st Regie. The Armory program includes the Lar Orrhestra and several promised acts. Attendees are invited to enjoy the evening with entertainment and refreshments.
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Frogas
Guite
Company I
Furst Regie
Armory
Osgentrat
Wasden
Mine Explosion Probed by Commission After Barnes and Tucker Disaster
Secretary Joseph J Walsh announced a commission will investigate the Barnes and Tucker Coal Company mine explosion that killed thirty six workers from Skanktown last Saturday. He said water and gas pockets remain in parts of the mine as investigators prepare for the inquiry.
Senate Enquiry Seeks Status of War Contract Slips
Washington February 1 Senate resolutions demanded the status of adjustments arising from war contracts. The request was directed to Attorney General Daugherty as part of a broader inquiry into wartime business dealings and government contracts.
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Washington
Daugherty
Senate
Student Held on Murder Charge in Ohio College Death
Cincinnati February 1 Halton Sandall a student at the Ohio Pentao llege was held today on a first degree murder charge in the death of John A Mazzola a forlorn student and son of a wealthy central American merchant.
Local Races Benefit From Saturday Card
A community event features a series of races with entry fees waived for supporters. Organizers promote extra attractions and a charity angle, inviting youth and local fans to attend and enjoy a full afternoon of racing.
Budget cut protests prompt Rotary to urge education funding
Salisbury Rotary passes a resolution urging Governor Ritchie to restore adequate education financing. County Superintendent James Bennett argues state funds are needed to maintain equal educational standards, warning poorer counties cannot sustain cuts without harming children. The meeting outlines plans for a regional intercity gathering next Thursday at Mech EV Church with speakers from Baltimore Rotary and other Shore clubs.
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James Bennett
Rotary
Rotary Organizar
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Ritchie
House
Senate
Annapolis
Wi Oms O
General Assembly
Oscar Mortis
Arsacs
Tig Inter Cty
Mechevda
Cal Peon
Baulikner
Mary Band Training School
Fluven
Balltimore Rotarylab
Col Fawkner
Baltimors
Eminustty
Fragments From Farm Incident Reported Near Welders Farm
A confused OCR fragment describes a farm incident and cremation of bodies at a Welders farm. The readable text mentions a farmer, a daughter, and a court scene with an apparent objection by a person named Mr Larens, on a farm near the Welders area.
Arken Street Car Service Stipended in Akron
Akron faced a city without street cars on February 1 as Mayor D C Rytol arranged bus and ambulance service with hundreds of buses. The Northern Ohio Street Car Company halted at midnight under an city order, leaving about 44 buses and automobiles idle. The Henney Ford service ran in cars, while other lines charged a standard fare with limited service.
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Akron
Ohio
A. BP
D. C. Rytol
Henney Ford
Autos Stolen Across Pennsylvania Exceed Eleven Thousand
A police report lists 11 610 automobiles stolen valued at about 17 533 000 dollars across Pennsylvania. Department of Highways records indicate the surge amid ongoing investigations and police activity.
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Pennsylvania
Department of Highways
Ivan
Fall Summoned to Appear for Senate Probe
Washington February 1 The Senate oil investigation progressed with Albert Fall ordered to appear for questioning while Thomas W Gregory may not serve as special counsel due to testimony by E L Doheny linking prominent figures to oil interests The Walsh resolution seeking nullification of naval oil leases cleared the House without debate and goes to the President for action.
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Feo
House
Walsh
EL. Cohen
California
Senate
Ail Committee
William G. McAdoo
Treasury
Mexico
Thomas WooGaregury
Conridge
Doheny
Varios
Oi Enterprises
Franklin K Lane
Membe
Lindley M. Garrison Bers
Ad Committee
Albert B Fall
Latame
Gregory
Longworth
Feader
White House
Thomas W Gregory
BE. I. Doheny
Senate of Committee
White Hour
House approves Wal bre teen naval leases in direct vote
Washington reports the House passed the bill directing the president to cancel the Uboat and Sinclair naval oil lease agreements. The 126 to 0 vote followed Senate approval, with leaders deferring further debate to Woodrow Wilson.
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J.t
House
Senate
Ueheny
Sinclair
Woodrow Wilson
Missing Passengers Reported After Ohio River Steamer Sinks
Two passengers and three seized supplies were missing today after the wreck of the steamer Thom as Poweliun on the Ohio River near Wilsons Light. Reports say trapped crew and rising water contributed to the disaster as rescue efforts continued.
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Thomas Poweliun
Hio
Wilsons Light
Marca Rehardun
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