10 Jan 1924
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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1924
Page
1
Abe Wilkinson Jr., five, was shot yesterday afternoon in a Peninsula General Hospital area incident described as an accident. He survived but lost sight in his left eye and four fingers. police seek a second boy seen fleeing toward the railroad after the blast.
Washington dispatch says House Republicans debate how to proceed on tax reform and the soldiers bonus with two camps forming. One faction supports advancing the McKenzie bonus bill or enacting both measures. the other led by Longworth insists tax bill completion before bonus action.
Marien Illinois January 10 removal of a peace accord was in prospect here as Adjutant General Black and leaders of the union have left after almost nine hours of continuous conference.
After days of rain the Seine rose affecting suburbs and flooding cellars. Power supply for a subway and streetcar line was disrupted as water encroached on several facilities. Forecasters warned of lingering wintry weather but expected no further rapid rises.
The Wes tern Maryland team arrives tonight for a game at Salome o Tlaiberne at 9 40 p m. Alumni and friends of the Methodist institution are noted as attending and the Recening Times reports the long distance support.
Miss Mable Normand and Mack Sennett colleagues say the star was a victim of circumstance in the troubling incident. They express hope for recovery and pledge continued support for her future.
The Yomen Federation meets to discuss national defense policy and strategic security measures amid ongoing international tensions. Delegates consider defense funding, alliance cooperation, and potential military exercises to bolster deterrence.
A satirical note compares a political platform to a rug and a rubber plant, suggesting women may add new pieces to the structure. The brief uses humorous, unspecified context to comment on gender roles in politics.
Admiralty reports the British submarine L-24 lost off Portland after colliding with the dreadnought Resolution. The crew is feared dead. L-24, completed late WWI, 283 feet 6 inches long, displaced 690 tons surfaced and 1 070 submerged, crew of 36.
Officers pursue the Ashley gang in Everglades country after a gunfight at a hidden camp near Palm Beach. Deputy Baker is killed and John Ashley is shot. reinforcement arrives as possemen burn the camp and seize a still. The Ashley gang faces multiple crimes including murder, robbery, and rum running.
Police escorted a Ku Klux Klan official and two others from West Chester after a town meeting. A sixteen year old boy faced disruption charges as the crowd dispersed following the event. An Atlanta man and two others were involved, with details unclear due to damaged text.
Dr John McKeenattell, a noted editor and psycholist, was elected president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He rose to prominence in 1922 after being dismissed from the Columbia University faculty.
Alfred H. Swayne of New York told the National Transportation Conference that a rail merger and terminal removals from city centers to cheaper offsite property could save about a billion dollars annually over five years. He urged regulation of motor transport and further research into coordinating rail, road, and waterway services.
After a week long search in the Black Sea area the steamer Alga picked up a body believed to be a Conejos crew member missing since the ship foundered last month. A life jacket was attached but no name could be identified. Shipping Board officials fear all 35 Conejos crew are lost.
Treasury officials say sufficient funds are needed to enforce prohibition and safeguard the border against ram-runners and evasion. A. Po reports the department is weighing a program with an estimated cost around 25.9 million dollars to bolster enforcement efforts.
City officials in Salisbury move toward securing General Assembly approval to issue bonds totaling about 508000 for a comprehensive water and sewer project. A citizen group backed by City Council supports the plan, forecasting 500000 to 300000 expenditure with bonds retiring over time, and predicts reduced insurance costs and broader service for 660 current customers.
Leaden dispatch notes J Ramsay MacDonald’s omission of any America reference in his Albert Hall speech. The Daily Telegraph’s Sipicen cites Labor foreign affairs experts weighing league intervention and excluding American cooperation to solve European problems. The World Court question is delicate and Labour’s league devotion may not mean full support for its procedures.
Ceranton Pa January 10 Jersey and hi life report that District Attorney Marold Scragg stated a husband beat his wife to death and faces a murder charge. The case outlines the alleged crime and the impending legal action.
Dr J H Hawkses of Atlanta Ga invites the public to a Sunday evening meeting at the Protestant Church in Delmar on January 13 at 7 30 PM. Speaker aims to discuss why people fear Christmas and the Ku Klux Klan.
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