03 Jan 1925
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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1925
Page
1
A chaotic incident aboard a ship ends with all eighty passengers and crew evacuated without casualties as a fire breaks out twice and is brought under control. Firefighters and tug Kaleen assist, while survivors and rescued women climb down a ladder to safety.
The piece portrays William Jennings Bryan declining political talk while focusing on personal philosophy. It presents his view that life, fate, and divine purpose shape a person, and he notes everyone makes mistakes as he deflects questions about changing career at the start of his own.
R. Frank Williams, 57, died at his Camden Keacam home at 7:25 this morning after illness. Rev. R. A. Boyle and Mrs. James A. Waller are among survivors. Funeral services will be held from.
The Salisbury Cournor's Cotillion Club held a New Year Dance at the Wicomico Hotel featuring Goesege Null and the Norfolk Melodians with the Salisbury Coulles Chob. More than 15 couples danced as out of town guests joined locals. State Comptroller Wm. Gordy Jr attended with Mrs Gordy and urged the orchestra to play again after the cotillion dance. Dancing continued until seven o’clock in the morning.
A wedding at Camden Avenue home this afternoon joined Miss Alice Slemons daughter of the late Captain William Slemons and Mrs Slemons with LeRoy B. Hurley of Seaford. The event featured candle light and cut flowers, Rev Robert A Boyle officiating, and music by Miss Mary Morgan of Baltimore.
Fragmented OCR reads a local notice warning of a storm, with scattered place names and dates, indicating a forecasted alert affecting Crisfeld and nearby coastal areas. Details are incomplete but imply county wharf activity and public safety instructions.
Lewis testified he found George Cornish hiding under the house and fleeing his property after an earlier warning to stay away from his wife. The incident prompted dispute over consent and alleged harassment, with Lewis asserting Cornish sought access and the pair clashed about peace.
Maryland shows a strong export rise for the quarter ending September 3, 1924, up 61 727 percent from the prior three months to 17 407 937. Fine copper leads shipments at 7 947 933 with wheat and tobacco also contributing. New York and Texas post the largest state totals, while Maryland holds fifteenth in relative standing, trailing Washington.
A fragmented report describes a violent incident in Crishkeld involving youths and a firing incident. Injuries and potential fatalities are alleged as authorities investigate but details remain unclear in the readable text.
Ed win Warfield Townsend, Marion Grebug, tied to torching and train wreck attempts, is back in Somerset County jail after an appendicitis operation at Crisfield Hospital. Attorney Hooper Miles filed for a mental examination by the State Board of Mental Hygiene, likely to be completed before the April court docket.
The Associated Press reports Buenos Aires, the largest city in the southern hemisphere, is approaching a population near two million. Estimates show a count around 1.9 million, highlighting rapid urban growth and demand on city services.
Readable fragments describe rain impacts and crowded streets in Cite, noting weather disruption and public safety concerns. Local authorities issue warnings as rainfall intensifies, with advisories guiding travel and school operations amid ongoing precipitation.
Leasees of devices face arrest risk as conviction stands and case moves to court. After Rob inson's ruling machines are returned amid protests by Briegs Nem erom as authorities plan to appeal. Mayor Parker says legal steps followed and vows to use all means to hire the devices back into operation.
In a wartime tragedy a drowning force story emerges as Harold F. Roberts attempts escape after being submerged and dies in water. The incident leads to a judge involved, Thomas F. Graham, with kin contesting the will of the deceased.
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