Somerset man found guilty of first degree murder
Harry Merrill, 21, of Somerset county, was convicted of first degree murder in Cambridge Maryland for the killing of deputy sheriff Louis F. Dryden at Princess Anne. The full bench of the First Judicial District, Judges Pattison Duer and Bailey, sentenced him to life in Maryland Penitentiary after deliberation and a death penalty reconsideration.
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Star
Cambridge
Harry Merrill
Somerset County
Louis F. Dryden
Sherif
Princess Anne
Maryland
First Judicial District
John R. Pattison
Robert F Duer
Joseph L. Bailey
Fifteenth Century Church Burns in Brittany Storm
Fire destroyed the fifteenth century church of Saint Jean de Noingt near Brittany during a storm. Lightning struck a nearby thatched house and the blaze spread to the church tower and a valuable reliquary. Local authorities report damage to sacred tombs and artifacts while assessing the historical site.
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Martaix
France
Jean-de-Noingt
Brittan
Amraar
Brittany
Heer
Smiles on Guillotine Ver Bee Harm Op Tow
Fragmentary OCR notes show scattered phrases about a crowd or event. Names and places are unclear, with references to Saar, web, mates, and a meet. The readable text hints at a public or theatrical scene but lacks coherent details or outcomes.
Marines Raid Wavy Transport In Norfolk
A Marine party boarded the Navy transport Beaufort on arrival from the West Indies and seized several hundred gallons of liquor from officers cabins. The liquor was taken to the administration building as a court of inquiry is convened to investigate responsibility, under Captain Wilbert Smith and Rear Admiral Roger Wells.
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Norfolk
Peaefort
West Indies
Wilbert Smith
Roger Wells
Fifth Naval Intract
Bas
Beaufort
West Indian
Red Grange Mascot Choice Sparks Wild Debate
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Red Grange adopting a red fox as a mascot. Mentions references to Grange’s fame, football prowess, and university ties. Scattered phrases hint at reactions and future implications but lack coherent details.
Surgeons Plan Operation On Girl With Grass in Lung
A one year old girl, after a 1000 mile journey from San Antonio, will undergo a rare lung operation to remove a blade of grass lodged four years ago. Washington University surgeon Graham will donate services, and a public subscription covered about $1000. The child traveled in a free pallman compartment aboard the I GN Railroad to reach the surgical team.
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T Laws
Jimmie
San Antonio
Texas
I & GN
Evert
Graham
Washington D University
Harvard Faculty 45 Years, He Resigns
After 45 years on the Harvard faculty, Le Baron Russell Brice has resigned at age 85. A Harvard graduate from 1875, he served as tutor, instructor, and professor of English, becoming full professor in 1890. He was dean of the college in 1901 and dean of the faculty of arts and sciences in 1902, and led Radcliffe College for two decades. He cited long tenure as the reason, praising his role in shaping college sport and maintaining fair play.
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Cambridge
Harvard
le Barren Russell Briece
Faculty of
Art
Sciences
Radclffe College
Um MW
Deean Briggs
Harvard Athletic Committee
Espert For Sport
Sake
Con‘leme Amony
Unclear text fragment from Newark area sports notes
Fragmentary OCR reads like a jumble of names and phrases about Newark, sports figures, and a manager. Specific details are unreadable, leaving only scattered proper nouns and broken terms without discernible events or outcomes.
Brakes Failure Cited In Pennsylvan ia Railroad Wreck
Preliminary findings attribute yesterday's crash at Manhattan Transfer to air brake failure. Ballast from the roadbed struck and closed an angle valve, preventing brakes on the rear cars from functioning. One victim, George Huter of Newark, had planned marriage in June to Katherine Brady of Newark.
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Philadelphia
Atlantic Coast Line
Manhattan Transfer
Newark
Joseph Petrick
George Huther
Marrison
Pennsylvania Railroad
Osborne
Public Utilities Commission
George Huter
Katherine Brady
Four Hurt by Short Circuit in Wiring Incident
An explosion at the Colfax Power Plant near Springdale injures four workmen and disrupts streetcar service in Prieburgh. The spark caused by a faulty fuse interrupted current, sending several technicians to hospitals amid a city railway outage and questions about company safety standards.
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Fitsburgh Pa
Colfax
Tengueane
Springdale
Prieburgh
Ardent Sa
Teddy
Fragmentary OCR News Item
Baffling garbled text from an OCR page fragment. The readable parts mention a fall, stairs, and a date-like 38180, with unclear names or places. No coherent events or identities are extractable for a factual summary.
Senator Medill McCormick Found Dead in Washington Hotel
Washington reports confirm Senator Medill McCormick of Illinois died in his room at the Hamilton Hotel after gastric hemorrhages. Dr Noble Barnes attended him. the Senate adjourned in respect. Mrs Ruth McCormick, wife, was stunned by the sudden loss.
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Ascariates
Washington
Medill McCormick
Elina
Hanmilton
N McCormick
Noble P Barnes
Chicago
Broadway Censorship Case Moves to Jury Decision
New York February 22 The dispute over stage censorship ends as District Attorney Ranton accepts a citizen’s system and a 12 person jury panel chosen by Police Commissioner Enright will review Broadway productions. The jury to decide the fate of Desire Under the Elms will tour the theatre and confer with managers before ruling.
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New York
Ranton
Citzen
Browadway
Stary
Enright
John Emerson
Actor” Equity Sree Ation
Banton
Equity
Unclear OCR fragment about Wales to Leicestershire and farmers
Fragmentary report mentions a journey from Wales to Leicestershire and a group of farmers. Details are obscured by garbled text, making it hard to identify names, dates, or specific events. No clear outcome or action is discernible.
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Catan Fee
Spermine Peters
Lapert
Wales
Leicestershire
Farmars
Leiccestershire
Late News Bulletins From Washington and Local Hearings
Washington reports the postsl pay and rate increase bill advanced to Senate conference if needed. In Marrinburg the public service commission schedules hearings March 6 on a proposed hydroelectric plant at Conerings with City Mall venue and invites attendance by the PSC and FPC. A Medill McDoreich death case and inquest details surface, with guardian notes and references to a local man’s fate and related inquiries.
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Washington
A. P
Senate
Marrinburg
Public Service Commisson
Tedev Gred
Power C
Conerings
City Mall
Public Service Commission
Federal
Pewer Commission
Offices of B C and A on street red move likely near Union Station
The Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic Railroad plans to relocate its general offices from a two story Division street building to a site near Union Station. Considerations include relocating to a corner lot at West Railroad avenue and Wilton street or acquiring the E S Adkins Company building near the station.
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Baltime , Chesapeake and Atlantic Railroad
West Railroad Avenue
Wileon Street
Polk
E. S Adkins Company
Division Street
B. C. and A. Railroad
Wilton Street
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War Department to Issue Free Passes Across Nation
Washington February 25 Major General Robert G Davies in charge of War Department administration issued guidance on free passes for travelers. The note covers passes for personnel and dependents and directs offices nationwide to expedite issuance and registration procedures.
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Washington
Robert G. Devis
War Department
United States
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Harry M. Castiell
Semerac County
A. Steng
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Raddie College
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Wien
Medill MctCormick
Mra. McCormick
Broadway
Tribunal Wil Vink
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Associated Press
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