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Salisbury Evening Times

Location

Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1924

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Fingerprint Expert Aids Police In Fruitland Heist

A Fruitland company office was broken into last night or early morning with a safe battered but not opened. Officers believe a single amateur attempted the theft and used a pry bar, no explosives, about $300 was in the safe. Detectives Burns and Noble head to Salisbury to assist. Burns is a fingerprint expert.

Tilghman Lame & Supply Company Pruitland Phillips Busch Trun Bare Nanon Smith Alien Florida WS. Moore Frustland Smith Vogg Burns Baltimore Plain Clothes

Curtain Drawn On Baldwin Regime In UK Parliament

Reports from London describe the final phase of the Baldwin government as the House of Labor pushes a "no confidence" motion. Conservatives strive to keep the party united for a crucial vote next Monday while other parties mobilize supporters for the late session and possible leadership shifts.

London San Baldwin House of Labor Uni Ramsay Mar Donald Ws Bof Har

Hill Seeks House Dry Reinforcement Probe

Representative Hill of Maryland introduces a resolution calling for an official investigation by a special House committee into dry enforcement and the office of the Prohibition Commissioner. The move follows Governor Pinchot's demand for an airing of prohibition enforcement issues raised at the Anti-Saloon League meeting.

Washington House Prohibition Representative Hill Maryland Congress Pinchot Pennsylvania

Norwegian dock strike disrupts port traffic

Charistiana Norway January 17 strike by transport workers began yesterday in Christiana and spread to virtually all Norwegian ports causing widespread disruption to shipping and dock operations across the country.

Charistiana Norway Christiana Norwegian

Hart and Tilton Escape Sparks Maryland Senate Hands Off Policy

Police chase theories as Hart and Tilton remain at large after escaping Maryland Penitentiary. Authorities watch all former haunts in Baltimore and nearby areas while Annapolis senators discuss a hands off stance and potential escapes reporting. Senator Robb proposes a formal inquiry. Frick opposes.

Spee Ercavag Baltimore Janei Sack Hart Maryland Penitentiary William FP Tilson Willamsport Hart Hancack Gaither New York William L Y Maryland Hart and Tiles City Annnapolis Maryland Senate Jack” Hart William Tilton David A. Robb Allegany County Senate George Arnold Frick Baltimore City

Educator and Scientist Debate Creation of a Super Race

A controversial article reports educators and scientists debating whether selective breeding could produce a superior human race. Prominent voices including Davitle Starr and Luther Burbank discuss feasibility, ethics, and potential collapse of civilization if such a race is not created.

Davtle Starr Fan c Stanford Luther Burbank Burbank Centrard Lou Certere Cradzs Arar Canara

Interurban Car Crash Near Louisville Kills Motorman

In Louisville Kentucky on January 17 sixteen people were injured and one man died after an interurban car collided with a Central freight train at a crossing two miles from Louisville. Motorman C. H. Sauer of Louisville was crushed and died shortly after the wreck. Train crew say the interurban struck the train and the impact overturned the freight car.

Louisville Limos Central C. H. Sauer

Shenandoah Adrift In Fierce Gale Hits Mooring

The Shenandoah, the world’s largest airship, broke from a mooring mast during a 72 mph gale near Lakehurst New Jersey. Crew of 22 uninjured despite damage to outer covering and gas bag supports as ship drifted to Staten Island before returning to base. Captain Anton Heinen praised the craft’s resilience and Navy pride after the perilous night voyage.

Lakehurst Naval Air Station Staten Island New York City Anton Heinen Navy Heinen Shenandoah

Heasy Gale Sweeps Over Atlantic Coast

A fierce Atlantic coast storm battered New York and nearby areas. Reports describe widespread damage, high winds, and power outages with many towns reporting flooding and travel disruption.

Atlantic Coast

Railroads urged to seek six percent earnings for growth

Philadelphia January 17 Samuel Roa of the Pennsylvanian rail system urged a readjustment of the rate structure to permit railroads to earn a minimum of six per cent on property to keep pace with growth. He warned that in 1923 traffic rose, demanding higher net operating income through rate changes, labor cost cuts, tax reductions, and better efficiency, including abandoning unremunerative branch lines where patrons shifted to motor vehicles.

Philadelphia Champ of Commerce United State Samuel Roa Othe Penns Sawia Redroad Systems Rem Sand

New Iowa Lawyer Becomes House Ways and Means Chairman

William R. Green of Iowa is named chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee. He succeeds the retired Representative Pordguy and has a background in law and experience in public service.

William R. Green Iowa Ways and House of Representatives Green Pordguy Down

Real Estate Boards Meet at Augusta

Delegates from 25 real estate boards gather in Augusta for a mid session of the Natural Association of Real Estate Boards. The program includes study of a U S undertaking tied to public policy and basic business conduct, described as industrial statesmanship. The January 7 18 19 meeting lists questions on public polo and related matters.

Augusta United States

Shore Transit Extends Bus Route Eastern Shore System

Shore Transit Line plans a second route from Easton to Rock Hall via Langwond Wye Malla Mitreville Ghereb Hill Chestertown with two buses starting 815 AM and 1120 AM from Easton and 730 AM and 1145 AM from Rock Hall. The service links Salisbury Clai borne and Chesterton for through north south travel, first time in the Eastern Shore.

Shee Transit Motorbus Company Evening Times M Jackson Easton Rock Hall Ferry Langwond Wye Malla Burns Rock Hall Claiborne Salisbury Chesterton Fastern Shore

Noted Journalist Dies at 64 in Brooklyn

Edward F. Riggs long time political editor of the Sun and since 1924 head of publicity for the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad died at his Brooklyn home. He was 64 years old.

New York Edward 4. Riggs the Sun The New Haven and Hartford Railroad Brooklyn

Barge Plume sunk near shore with five aboard

A barge named Plume sank two miles off shore last night after a fire with four men and a woman aboard. Captain Wheatley and Alfred Adams and David Meeair, all of Baltimore, were rescued by coast guardsmen. Reed fragments indicate heavy damage and ongoing investigations.

Jong Bramh Wheatley Captain Wheatley Alfred Adams David Meeair Batimore Aat

Maryland Governor Prepares Budget and Loan Bills

Annapolis reports Governor Ritchie plans to submit a budget totaling 7,560,000 and loan measures next week. A movement seeks to shorten the General Assembly from 90 to 60 days, with support from many senators and representatives but opposition from Baltimore City. A 67,560,008 Lean bill is discussed, while the session handles routine business and committee referrals.

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Spotless Town in America reveals costly building trends

A. P. reports a National Association survey showing operating expenses and income across major U S cities. The study notes high replacement costs and labor demands, with Pittsburgh and other hubs exhibiting notable expense levels and space utilization.

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