Salisbury Magistrate Reappointments Stir Local Political Scene
Governor Ritchie names K White to replace Salisbury magistrates amid surprise at nonappointment of Justice Hearn. Wicomico officials and local bar supported White while other district appointees include Furbush Parsonsburg and Mayors, with Salisbury mayor losing police appointment leverage. White, a former teacher, postmaster, and Adver tiser editor, has long been a Democratic party figure.
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Tyaskin
Lambert J. Powell
Parsonsburg
A. Verey White
Pittsville
Walter C. Mann
Sharptown
Arthur M. Kencher
H. Carlton Adkins
Willards
J. S. Atkinson
Fruitland
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Justice Hearn
Democratic State Central Committee
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Wicomica
Salisbury Advertiser
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Witomics
Local option alcohol bill passes after reconsideration
In Annapolis the Callan Joint resolution to allow states to set limits on alcohol in non intoxicating drinks was reconsidered and passed by the State House of Delegates 64 to 17 after earlier failure. Nineteen members were absent yesterday. the measure now advances to the senate.
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Fire destroys George White property near Shad Point
The Uapaion and barn owned by George White near Shad Point burned last night, causing about 5406 dollars in losses. The dwelling was unoccupied at the time as Mr Wiers and family were visiting in Westiete. Buildings were completely destroyed before dawn.
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Illness Delays Coban President on U S Trip
Reported illness delays the Coban president’s planned travel to the United States. The AP dispatch notes uncertainty as details emerge about medical status and potential impact on scheduled engagements.
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Coban
U.S
Legislation to classify cotton mills as seasonal industry urged
Boston February 23. A proposed law would classify cotton manufacturing as seasonal permitting longer hours during rush periods but keeping women workers under the 4% hour week limit. Mill interests blame the hours law and high local taxes for textile industry slump and migration to the south.
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Massachusetts
Alexander near fortieth birthday still sparks Cardinal camp
St. Louis Feb 2 AP Grover Cleveland Alexander one day before his fortieth birthday remains a pitching hero of the Cardinals World Series conquest. He is seen sparking in the Avon Park outfield while preparing for his seventeenth major league season and fighting off weight gains as manager Bob O Farrell keeps a watchful eye on roster spots for the club.
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Patterson Gad man to go into the movies
New York based actor known for playing the nun in The Miracle is set to pursue a film career after marrying last May. The move follows his rising profile in stage and screen projects.
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New York
Eliser Patterson Gadman
Substitute Watchman Warns With Lantern At Crossing Collision
Gordy aged 25 lies in critical condition at Peninsula General Hospital after a southbound locomotive demolished his tank at the Church Street Crossing. Doctors said he suffers rib fractures and other injuries though attending physician Dr Bates reported he is not in serious condition. Gordy, recently married, was driving a Nathan's truck home on Tilghman Street when the warning lantern substitute failed to operate the gates.
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Peninsula General Hospital
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J. B. Vater
H. A. Bates
Tilghran Street
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Newspaper numbers rise in postwar era says 1927 directory
New York reports a rebound in U S publications for the second time since World War II era drop. The 1927 American Newspaper Annual shows 2200 titles listed with peak circulation earlier, noting rural papers faced rising prices yet failed to profit amid daily news demand.
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United States
American Newspaper Annual and Directory
Country Weekly
Bid for coastal air mail route awarded to Dhairn Aviation
The Dhairn Aviation Company of Philadelphia submitted the only bid for the New York to Atlanta overnight air mail service. The proposed rate was 3.00 dollars per pound including equipment.
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Washington
Dhairn Aviation Company
Philadelphia
Post Office Department
New York-Atlanta
Damaged Santa Maria and Air Fleet Incidents Reported Abroad
AP dispatches recount damaged Santa Maria in St An novared bay during departure toward Brazilian mainland. Other notes describe four air mail planes burned near Richard and losses at sea near Lakehurst with missing pilots Harris and Gray. Commentary covers aviator Larreberges landing attempt, a Maltimore address by James Revd, and a fatal farmhouse attack in Wisconsin.
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Measil
Fernse de Noremba
Francesco de Vinede
Santa Maria
Bay of St
Force of 2900 Marines Ordered South for Nicaragua
Atlantic Coast marine corps expeditionary force, 1 000 strong, marched aboard the naval transport Henderson for duty in Nicaragua to augment marines and bluejackets already there protecting American lives and property. The ship also carried about 700 Marines and bluejackets from Newport, Rhode Island, training station. Next call will be Parris Island where 280 more marines will be embarked. Henderson, recently overhauled at Philadelphia Navy Yard, will discharge the Newport detachment at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where sailors will join the scouting fleet.
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Atlantic Coast Marine Corps Expeditionary Force
Henderson
Nicaragua
Ft Wall
Newport
RK. I
Naval Training Station
Parris Island
S.C
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Guantanamo, Cubs
Coal conference in Florida ends with wage agreement
Miami, February 25. Miners and operators in the Consolidated Branunaus Freid area reached a wage agreement to replace the expiring contract set for March 3. United Mine Workers policy committee declared a formalty, while a final round of talks was planned.
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United Mine Workers” Policy
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Cep
Cork
Pat
Thes
Wife Found Dead in Home. Husband Reports Crime
Dr Frank Loomis notified police after returning from a short walk to find his wife Grace Loomis dead on a bedroom floor. Investigators found bruises on her head and a broken window pane but no weapon. Disarray and a missing sum of money noted. jewelry remained.
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Palce
Maryland Legion To Embark 60 Trip To France Next September
Riverdale, Md Feb 21 The American Legion plans a Paris pilgrimage for 60 members next September with an estimated savings of 5 900 to 30 000 members overall. Kenneth A McRae reports costs reduced by passport visa waivers and other allowances across 18 governments, plus cheaper rail and ship rates. Accommodations on express steamers range 1 to 200 dollars averaging 170, versus 182 for tourist cabins on regular ships. Freedom of the ship service costs about 87. Contingent tours to Europe priced from 8 to 16 dollars, covering sites where American troops were quartered and fought.
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Maryland
American Legion
Paris
Kenneth A. McRae
Department of France
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Europe
France
Compulsory motor vehicle security bill introduced in House
State House in Annapolis Feb 23 reports a bill to establish financial responsibility for automobile owners in injury or death from negligent operation. It allows options for proof of insurance or bonds, with contemplated minimums per person and per occurrence and state attestations.
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Annapolis
Carville PD
Benson
Linday
Peaymeet
Fatelitas
Vatican note may clear up royal mystery
New York February 21 AP A w says a long standing mystery about Archduke Johann of Austria may be solved by identifying missing heir John Orth who died in 1924. Orth reportedly sent a Vatican letter about Crown Prince Rudolph's shooting and private papers could prove Johann's identity.
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge Bill Introduced in House
State Hyve Annapolis Feb 25 API Speaker Lee introduced in the house a Chesapeake Bay Bridge Company bill. It would authorize construction of a bridge from Back River in Baker County to near Rock Fell and Talchester Beach in Kent County at about 10 000 000 dollars. The bill as introduced would bar other bridge projects for ten miles.
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Baker County
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Pores Liruer Scored by Assembly
Albany reports a trial where Pores Liruer was found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree after an event involving a death. The record notes a proposed revision of liquor sales penalties, allowing up to five years for violations if not causing death.
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Sly
Thompson Wins Nomination as Chicago Mayor
William Hale Thompson swept the Republican primary to win the Chicago mayoral nomination against Edward Litsinger and other rivals. Disorder at polls was limited, with one reported shooting and thefts of two ballot boxes in the thirteenth ward.
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America First
Mty
William E. Dever
Edward KR. Litsinger
Board of Review
Deneen
Edward Brundage
Dever
Chicary
Martin Walsh
John Dill Robertson
West Park
Pri
Robert E. Crowe
Jarecki
Canton man charged with murder of editor awaiting jury
Sourt Holl Canton Ohio February 23 194? Ben Radner is charged with the murder of Don R Mellett Canton publisher. The county jail was fortified with ammunition and guards after anonymous warnings of a planned jail delivery to free Radner if convicted. Jury instructions completed, deliberations to follow.
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Sourt Holl
Canton
Ohio
Ben Radner
Don RK. Mellett
Ben Kudner
Don R. Mellett
Stark County
Steret
Searty
Tolale Vangtian
Radrer
Girl Scores 560 Bullseyes in Perfect Shot
The report notes 16 year old Mars Ward at Lake View High School achieving a perfect 560 score described as a “Lote Shot Mary” pass, earning a medal and badge with a flawless display.
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Lakeview High School
Mars
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