21 Jan 1926
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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1926
Page
1
The new station will replace the old armory site and enlarge quarters for the Salisbury unit formed by the state police. Sergeant R. E. Rakeith commands. officers include Corp. BR. OH, Witler, Patrolmen G. P. Gearheart and A. C. Rich who is recovering in hospital from line of duty injuries.
A Baltimorean pled guilty to defalcations at a banking firm, stealing small sums since he became teller. Judge Charles Stein imposed a ten year sentence after prosecutors detailed cash shortages totaling about S107,900 and an admission of fraud amid a job change and marriage.
New York mar ine police arrested the tug Rescue after a pursuit along the harbor. The vessel carried liquor valued at more than a thousand dollars and fired on pursuing boats with a one pounder. The Rescue, owned by Merrit Chapman, was seized amid the exchange of shots and rumors of crew involvement.
Disjointed text fragments describe a disastrous muskrat season with references to local figures, places, and events. The garbled OCR shows scattered mentions of names, dates, and actions, indicating a failed harvest or trapping period and potential community repercussions.
A coroner jury ruled death by self infliction in the case of William Marsh a Granite Maryland contractor who vanished January 12. His body was found near a wooded area two miles south of Glenburnie with a razor nearby and a note suggesting intent. Police report Mrs Marsh said his last words implied he would wound himself.
Paul Philips a mail clerk in Hancock suffered burns to head face and hands when a sorting machine exploded during a pass through the mail room. The blast also damaged several other items and allegedly involved a pistol or explosive device. Post office officials planned an investigation.
A 13 year old girl named Miss Edwards vanished from Beckenham on December 16. Police found clothing and jewelry resembling her in woods near Farnborough and an empty bottle, believed to have contained poison, nearby.
Local report lists Potten It Bashy named vice president of the Western Maryland Railway in Baltimore with a note of a related practice session. The piece also mentions the issuing of mortgages by the Ketear Water Company and a Lake Lanier area fire incident impacting Spartanburg area communities.
Cecil County authorities hold Alvin Downham after a Newark inquiry links him to the disappearance of Edwin Yeaman. Downham, the last person seen with Yeaman, was moved to Baltimore City jail amid bloodstained evidence and witness statements.
Fragmentary OCR from a Peebester page mentions birds and arrests with references to readers and fees. The legible content includes names like Reid and Weary Foose, plus scattered figures and places, but the overall meaning is obscured.
The New York market rallied as Durant, an auto maker, recouped losses from a recent crash. Reports say Durant suffered a head injury in a train wreck and has a hospital telephone line for updates while trading resumed. The bear market faced resistance as investor confidence improved.
A chaotic report details police pursuit of a suspected killer and a sensational young bride case. Authorities push for a speedy trial as the fugitive faces a maze of delays, with frantic counterpoints and unclear leads throughout.
Readable fragments describe a local workforce issue with unclear phrases and scattered names. The text mentions workers, water, and fees but lacks coherent details, places, or dates to form a complete event or outcome.
Ragone McNamara and Harry Horan led the American team to victory in the International Six Day Bicycle Race in Berlin. The Italian-German duo placed second with 14 points as Americans dominated the podium and Belgian rivals trailed behind.
Fragmentary notes indicate a resumed wager activity at a local race track with uncertain details. The garbled text mentions age, teas, and some monetary figures, but specific names, dates, locations, or outcomes are unreadable.
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