City Limits Extension and County Representation Meeting
Salisbury residents packed the Chamber of Commerce to hear objections on General Assembly bills. Debated were a $15,000 firehouse bond, city charter amendments, extending city limits, and tax provisions with opinions split on several provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Chamber of Commerce
Wicomico County
General Assembly
Graham Gunby
Chamber
Heaper SS
Clarence W. Whealton
Whealton
Shed Cov SC
Sonme
Cty
Sears
Death of Maryland Crossing Watchman Reported
A report notes the death of a watchman at Maryland Crossing. The piece mentions investigation plans and an upcoming inquest or inquiry to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. Local authorities are awaiting further details as the case develops.
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Maryland Crossing
Vienna Austria Excommunication Over Dancing Craze
The Catholic hierarchy in Austria denounces dances and public performances as indecent and a public nuisance. An appeal to abstain from sensual dances led to excommunication threats for persistent violators. The Vienna periodical notes bishops condemn exotic dances and urge adherence to Christian morals amid ongoing private and public events.
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Vienna
Fee
Catholic Epicopacy of
Austria
Ustra
Pewce
Avtra
Browns Hold Short Practice Ahead of Exhibition in Florida
St. Louis Feb 26 AP Manager Dan Howley of the St. Louis Browns conducted a brief Sunday practice to keep pitchers loose for an upcoming exhibition. The Browns completed another strong workout under a hot sun at Tarpon Springs Fla weather worsened later in the day.
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St. Louis
Ap- Wok
Dan Howley
St. Lane Browns
Dan
Browns
Tarepon Springs
Fla
Alexander Observes Birthday Fortieth of Baseball Ace
Avon Park Florida February 26 A P Grover Cleveland Alouuster, pitching ace of the last world series, observes the fortieth anniversary of his birth town. He is beginning his seventeenth major league campaign. His St Louis Cardinal teammates praise his timing as crucial while recalling last October when he won a world championship from Murderer's Row of the New York Yankees. His birthday dinner hints at a bright season ahead under a broiling sun.
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Avon Park
Fla
Grover Cleveland
Alouuster
Gol Pete
Handelaspe
St. Louie Cardinal
Alex
New York
Yank
Alexander
Cardinal Gibhouse
French Debt Stances Attract Attention After Elections
Political circles expect ratification of the American debt agreement only after the new Chamber of Deputies convenes. Commentators note the current climate makes may stall handling the thorny issue for months following elections in 1028 or later.
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Tate
Chamber of Deputies
Pla
Late News Bullets From Washington and Beyond
Feb 26 reports from Washington note President Castidae praising Telegram messages as supportive. Delaware and Maryland Rail Road proposed a contract for 650 miles of track with Pennsylvania System linking Kutousch to John Pa, while Western, Warsh, and Rained seek permission to invest 99,008 shares of new common stock. A Chicago operator challenges fundraising details for the 1926 Republican campaign. Widespread notices cover obituaries and international competition for milk challengers.
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Waphingtoan
Delaware and Maedwn Railroad
Penssstania
Kuttousch
John Pa
Delacare
Washington
Neb
Inver-inteommerce Commission
Nee Common
Senate Farm Relief Bill Veto Sparks Political Fight
The Senate votes on President Coolidge veto of the McNary farm relief bill with expected renewed effort in the next Congress. Western leaders decry the veto as a setback while wheat corn and cotton prices rise on the Chicago Board of Trade. Leading figures Lewden and Tilson react amid partisan split over the measure.
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Wahington
Coolridge
Congress
Newt
Denaioe McNary
Republican
Regents
A.rters
Castidge
Ted
McNary
Chicago Board of Trade
Lewden
Illinois
Iowa
I Llinnis
San Merces
Arizona
Conlidge
West
Hill
Tilson
Curtis
Robinson
South
Middle West
Train collision near Chrisensburg injures many
A Flamingo train from Jacksonville to Louisville collided with a rear train near Chrisenburg Kentucky. One fireman is likely fatally injured and several passengers were hurt as the crash shook the cars.
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Chrisenburg
Flamingo Fart
Locisville and
Nahville
Rurgeme
Jacksonville
Fla
Lourrilie
Wartlud Mans Victim Meart Attack
In Hagerstown Maryland on February 16 AP reports John W Belaman age 6 a minor resident of Hagerstown was attacked at home by a male assailant. The incident involved wounding and the suspect fled. Authorities described ongoing investigation in relation to the home invasion and assault.
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Nachwille
Tenn
AP Idenegh
Wileon
Wraepdras Wien
Provident
Mudaigit
Bere Tades
Reiatee
Brat Latheville
Hagerstein
John W. Belaman
Oman
Hageretaet
Fred Waddert
Feldman
Wie
Bern
Hambersivsre
Haseriaun
Fererst Enterprises
Stary Vent
Tuuther and
Vee Sizter
Gasoline tax bill sparks nine hour Senate debate
Annapolis February 26 The Maryland Senate wrangled over a gasoline tax increase to fund construction and maintenance of local crossings. Eleven amendments were proposed, one passed making the measure an emergency act. A final vote time remained uncertain as sessions lingered into the night.
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Annapolis
Senate
Michell
Finance Committee
State House
Harry O. Levin
Baltimore
McIntoh
Baltimore County
Jaie Coad
St. Mary's County
Equity
McRae
Thousand Lives at Stake as Gulf Storm Rages
Reports from Seattle and Seward say a fierce gale and unusual storm fury threaten the Alaska coast. A thousand lives are at stake as ships struggle against wrecking winds and drifting ice in the Pacific, with 184 of 270 vessels reported damaged or battered.
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Seward
Alaska
Perth Pacific
Islanic
Sae
Beyend Berder
Starr
Three Youthful Gangsters Face First U S Electric Chair
Washington reports three youths Nicholas Lee Ragins Sarah Merene and John Procter await execution in the District of Columbia electric chair for the first degree murder of policeman W K Buch during a gun battle in Philadelphia months ago. A fourth member was acquitted.
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Washington
Sears
Are
Columbia
Nicholas
Lee Ragics
Sarah Merene
John Procter
Hulle
Peliceman
Busch
Cartes
Porate
Durin Fo MesSabe
Haghs
New York City
Legislators to visit Salisbury and Western Maryland
The Salisbury Wicomico Chamber invites both House and Senate to tour Salisbury and Western Maryland. Legislators plan a two day Western Maryland trip March 4–6 with ferry or steamer options from Annapolis to Claiborne and on to Salisbury, followed by a banquet and further travel to Ocean City or Cranfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Senate
House of Delegates
Salisbury-Wicenco Chamber of Commerce
Salisbury
Local Commerce Organization
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Maryland
Nome
House
Graham Gunby
Chamber
Wicomico
Assembly
Enesleeen
Annapolis
Claiborne
Salisburians
Ocean City
Cranfield
Easton
North Carolina Bans Secret Membership And Masked Public Wear
A bill passed the North Carolina House of Representatives and Senate banning secret membership organizations and the public wearing of masks or hoods. Introduced by former Klan members, the act targets the Ku Klux Klan and follows the resignation of Henry A. Grady as grand dragon.
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Rakugh
N.C
North Carolina
Hall of Representatives
Senate
Knights of the
Ku Klux Klan
Superior Court
Henry A. Grady
Clinton
Klan
Little Joe Victim Found Dead at Home Bath
Latlie Jog, a 50 year old New Orleans native, was found dead today in the bath of his home. Investigators probe a possible inside case, with two widows reported in the family.
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Wash
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