Northeastern storm causes extensive Delmarva damage
A seventy five mile northeastern storm battered the Delmarva Peninsula causing damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Flooded canals near Delaware City and Fort DuPont, destroyed roofs at Melford, and disrupted rail and trolley service as residents used rowboats to navigate waterlogged towns including Rehoboth and Bower’s Beach.
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Deaware City
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Poelktown
Winington
New Castle
Melford
Bower'’s
Rehoboth
Atlantic Sea Board
Liquor Law in U S to Curb Activities
Syracuse reports on proposals to restore state and local power to regulate liquor in place of federal abstinence enforcement. Dr. Father criticizes federal role while Nicholas Murray Butler and others plan speeches on prohibition’s future. Event highlights include Cincinnati talk and debate over constitutional amendments.
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Syracuse
N.Y
Nicholas Murray Butler
Calan Ha University
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Cnennati
Uae
Goa
Freeze to death in Pittsburgh death toll rises
Vitt Lunch Pa February 22 AP reports heavy snow and extreme cold blanketing the Pittsburgh district. Five deaths are counted including a man found frozen in a large box on an errand. Snow totals broke records with 15 inches in the city and higher depths in southwestern Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia.
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Pittsburgh
Weather Bureau
Lome
Pennsylvania
Nouthern
West Virginia
Two Suspects Granted Change of Venue in Carpenter Murder
In LaPlnta Maine February 28 CAPD Oh Simmons and Arthur Swann two negroes charged with the murder of Edward Carpenter here January have been granted a chance of venue to the Court of Frederick County. The men now lie in Baltimore City jail for safety. Carpenter an employee of the government powder works at Indian Head was robbed and slain January 7 and died the next day He was the father of seven children.
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Oh Simmons
Arthur Swann
Edward
Carpenter
Frederick County
Baltimore City
Government
Inaan Head
Wayhid
Mle
Restoration Planned for Palos Columbus Convent Site
Madrael Spain Feb 21 The La Rabida Convent near Palos will be restored by the Spanish government. Palos is where Columbus sought support for his voyage in 1492 and a monument commemorating the event will be restored. The article notes early Roman name origins.
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Palos
Columbus
Juan Perez de Marcheria
Columnbus
U S Marines Protect Nicaraguan Rail Route to Managua
President Diaz backs foreign protection measures as U S Marines and guards seize key rail line from Managua to Corinto. Detachments patrol Chinandega and Leon, with forces numbering 12 officers and 141 men plus 270 blue jackets and 86 marines on one squad, and 20 officers, 21 sailors, 235 marines on another.
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Managua
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Jooma
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Minsgeua Command
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aMeurs
Colnzold
Meade
Ania
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Leen
Italian aviator De Pinedo Makes Another Flight Attempt
Italian aviator De Pinedo launches a new attempt to fly from Cape Verde Islands toward Brazil with Uruguayan pilot Major Lorre Serges starting from Bali on the first leg toward Uruguay.
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Late News Bulletins From Around the World
AP dispatches report a juror’s death halting a trial in New York and scattered items from Ceviata to Paris. World events include a naval arms talks response to Coeldac, a border patrol citizenship case in Montreal, and a tragic miller child death in Pittsburgh with an investigation into bootleg liquor.
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Montreal
New York
Ammissanecn
Fifteen Dead As Atlantic Storm Ravages U S Coast
A winter storm sweeping from Maine to Delaware caused fifteen deaths and extensive property damage across the Atlantic coast. Provincetown coast guardsmen died in the rescue attempt as high tides and 2 foot to 3 foot waves battered waterfronts from New York to New Jersey and massachusetts resorts.
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Asbury Park
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Nantarket
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William A. Gray
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Mitchell Field
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Langley Field
Staten Fnland
Manhattan
Littl Beach
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Hiwife
Soh Ranch Seebright
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Atlanic City
Man shot during grocery store break-in in Cleveland
A man entering a Cleveland grocery store was killed by a hidden rear window gun. Hartman discovered his injured partner and a reader nearby as police investigated the repeated looting at night.
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John Hartman
Hartman
Pole
Revival Services Start at East Sasi Parish
Revival services begin at Titace M E L Charen East Sasi parish with plans to continue through the week. The meetings are led by local clergy and attract residents from New Henry and surrounding areas.
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Sasiburs
New Henry &. Durang
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Trial Opens Over Death Of 13 Year Old Reese In Maryland
In Westminster Maryland February 21 AP Lee Fritz goes on trial in Carroll County Circuit Court for the murder of 13 year old Charles Reese. Fritz waives a jury trial and the case is before Chief Judge Warke and Associate Judges Forsythe and Moss. Prosecutors say Reese taunted him about pay from a hunting job prompting the shooting on a B F Shriver Company farm last December. Fritz claims the gun discharged accidentally during the confrontation.
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Lee Fritz
Carroll County Cireuit Court
Charlen Reese
Fritz
Warke
Forsythe and
Moss
Reese
B. F. Shriver Com Ny
Tank Fritz
Severe Winter Storm Affects Maryland Transit Networks
In Magerstown Maryland heavy snow and sleet disrupted transportation over the weekend. Four inches of snow caused impassable roads while the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad lines operated with minor delays except for the Mer cepburs route. Snow plows cleared highways and the electric railway saw limited slowdowns as telephone and telegraph companies reported minimal damage.
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Magerstown
Beime
Bac Ryige Transportation Company
Green Bag Details Ritchie Aide Post and Appointments
Governor Ritchie prepares a Green Bag with four year appointments including Motor Vehicles Chief and Baltimore magistrates. Senate confirmation awaited. Names may shift between agencies, with a reception for General Assembly members planned at the Executive Mansion.
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E. Austin Baughman
John T. Tormollan
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Frank Kelly
Kelly
Ritchie
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Howeer
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Chicago mayoral primary tightens as candidates claim wins
Chicago mayoral race heats up with Republican contenders Thompson and Litsinger and Democrat incumbent Dever poised for April showdown. Dr. John P. Robertson runs on a separate ticket, accusing rivals of boss influence and calling the others false.
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Cheags
Chicago
William Hale Thompson
Edward K. Litsinger
Board of Control
William E. Dever
Dever
John P. Robertson
Commissioner of Health
West ‘Atk Commission
Smal Crime Rimes
Eter
Fara
Cook County
Iimiley
Robert B. Crowe
Attorpes
Thompson
Charles Beneen
Phnoie
United States
Fateinger Diver
Angpean
George Bavan Natenal
Heme
Diamond output dips at Lichtenburg fields Transvaal
Reports indicate a decline in carat production at the Lichtenburg diamond fields in the Transvaal as weighing and mining activity slow. Local officials note reduced yield and tighter market conditions affecting shipments.
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Lichtenburg
Transvaal
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