Stockholders to Meet on February 15 for Wicomico Hotel
The Wicomico Hotel Company stockholders plan a meeting February 18 at 7 30 PM in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to approve raising authorized mortgage and capital and to elect directors and officers. Investors have contributed up to 11000 with shares ranging from one to 25. A final Friday report will decide if the hotel will rise five or seven stories and whether the convention hall helps Salisbury compete for events. Charles P Gay, to manage the new hotel, expressed optimism that sufficient stock is subscribed to add two stories and that a corner store lease was presented to directors.
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Charles P. Gay
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Gay
Convention Hall
Salisbury
Adkins
Archaeologists Find Oldest Alphabet Form
Philadelphia in February. Dr George A Barton of the University of Pennsylvania reports a Palestine letter from two French archaeologists describing the oldest Phoenician alphabet form yet found They date it not later than 1200 B C and say Greek Roman Hebrew and English alphabets trace to it Previously known Phoenician inscriptions come from the Mosbite stone dated about 50 B C
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Philadelphia
George A. Barton
University of Pennsylvania
Palestine
Barton
Two Army Aviators Injured In Crash In West Virginia
Two Army lieutenants were injured when their airplane crashed near Cove Run in Barbour County West Virginia late yesterday. The officers were Lieutenants Peak and Hickey.
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Grafton
Cove Run
Barbour County
W. Va
Serermerry Minalte Res
Tsy
Peak
Hickey
Premier Ramony MacDeeaid Rejects PM Pension Plan
London reports Premier Ramony MacDeeaid opposes pensions for prime ministers. He says the salary is officer level and upon leaving office one should return to ordinary life with plainness and dignity.
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London
Ramony MacDeeaid
America to Field 350 Athletes for Paris Track Campaign
New York reports that the United States plans a 350 member team for the July track and field events in Paris. Observers note Norway Finland and other Nordic nations may challenge US supremacy after Finland and Norway swept winter events.
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A. P
America
France
Uncle Sam
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Finland
Sweden
Antwerp
Wil
Paave
Willie Ritola
Hannes Koiehmairen
Charles Hof
Actress Louise Larson Found Murdered in New York Flat
In a fashionable Wen Seventy seventh street building Miss Louise Larson a 34 year old motion picture actress was found bound gagged and murdered in her room. Her Belgian police dog was tied to a chair in another room and a towel gag held with tape was used. A grocer maid discovered the scene after hearing bells and the door being opened by an apparent expressman.
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New York
Louise Larson
Wen Seventy-seventh Street
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May Resign From Marine Corps to Finish Work
President Coolidge may be asked to extend leave of absence as a plan to allow a top Marine officer to complete ongoing duties. Brigadier Kendrick reportedly seeks to stay on for the full four years, amid talks of extended duty and policy concerns.
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Marine Corps
President Coolidge
Prince of Wales breaks collar bone in horse riding incident
London February 8 The Prince of Wales fractured a collar bone while exercising a hunter at Billington near Ascot. The accident threw the rider, but the prince stood and acknowledged the injury before receiving treatment at a nearby estate.
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Prince of Wales
Billington
Ascot
Wales
B . Give
McAdoo resigns as counsel for Doheny group
Washington Feb 8 William G McAdoo a leading Democratic presidential hopeful resigned as special counsel for FE L Doheny in a letter to Chairman Lear about an immediate hearing. Doheny acknowledged error in testimony about paying McAdoo and his former firm $250000 for Mexican oil matters, with Downey denying such large payments.
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William G. McAdoo
Emate Favesticating Committee
FE. L. Doheny
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McAdoo
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Deheny
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Doheny
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Doheny Companies
Bond Duplication Blamed on Presses
Secretary Mellon explains charges in the bond duplication controversy. He says the change in bond style arose from the rush to use new numbering and engraving equipment during wartime, as rapid bond issues required quicker presses.
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Mellon
Eer B. Brewer
Department of Attorney
Adamen
Mrs Vincent Astor Nominates for National Convention Seat
Mrs. Vincent Astor of New York shocks circles by allowing her name to be used as candidate for alternate delegate to the National Republican Convention in Cleveland from New York City’s Fifth District.
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Vincent Astor
New York
Cleveland
Mth
New York City
Warden Resigns Over Conscience In Texas Death Penalty
Huntville Texas February 8 Walter Monroe Miller new warden at the Texas Penitentiary officiated at the electrocution of five negroes today while former Warden R F Coleman slept at home after resigning last month over the duty to act as executioner in all Texas death sentences. Miller was chosen as successor and will oversee all electrocutions. Coleman told reporters a warden cannot be warden and killer too saying the penitentiary is for reform not killing.
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Tex
Walter Monroe Miller
Texas
R. F. Coleman
Miller
Jonhson County
Coleman
Late News Bulletins From Washington and Canada
Disjointed late bulletins report crowds at a chapel in Washington and disruptions on streets. Messages mention the cruiser Nerhenter and fear of policy shifts impacting cooperative marketing and tax debates, with references to court actions and cabinet officials.
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Nethichem Chapel
Cathedral Shore
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E'Cleck
Salisbury Baseball Club Plans Aggressive 1924 Season
The Salisbury Baseball Club moves to secure first place in the Eastern Shore Baseball League for 1924. Dr. A. B. Burris is named managing director of the White Clouds with broad authority while Richard Faried becomes field captain and Poke Wha’en may return to Parksley Spuds. A Feb 22 meeting will address contracts and club finances.
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Salisbury
White Clouds
A. B. Burris
Burris
Richard
Laurel
Feild
Wil
Salieby
Ae Eee
Harry I. Oawald
W. HH. Merten
K. Burris
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Dever
Donoho
Honduran and Honduran Rebel Forces Clash After Election
Reports from San Salvador indicate fighting in Honduras after the presidential deadlock and Gutierrez's continuation. Honduran troops purportedly beat rebels at San Pedro Sula with rebel leader Jacobo Mungia wounded. General Carias, a rival claimant, reportedly heads toward the Nicaraguan frontier with his forces. Guatemala extends de facto recognition to Gutierrez's government.
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Republic of Salvador
Honduras
Gutierrez
Amapala
San Pedro
Sula
Jacobo Mungia
Carias
Rebels Prepare Last Stand at Vera Cruz
Mexico City February 8. Rebels near Vera Cruz brace for a final stand as Federal forces reportedly delay attacks to defend a key bridge. General Maruena’s troops advance from Tierra Blanca amid rumors of a major clash with rebel factions in force near Turro Bana.
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Mexio City
Marunea
Eray
Tierra
Vera Crea
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