03 Jul 1925
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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1925
Page
1
Salisbury gears up for Independence Day with fireworks and a mammoth display. Fire departments prepared for celebrations as crowds seek beach, race track, and ballpark fun. Ocean City and other resorts promise abundant amusements as the holiday weekend arrives. Continued on Page Two.
Police arrested Catherine Everhardt and earlier Alice Sayers as material witnesses in the case tied to the death of Christopher J. Rochitz who was struck by Patrolman Joseph L. Eagan’s car after leaving a party. The inquest was delayed as another woman remained unidentified and missing.
Lina Basquette of Los Angeles a former child star and one of Florenz Ziegfeld's beauties is reported to wed Samuel L. Warner vice president of Warner Bros. Inc The engagement arose amid contract questions and industry talk as Basquette who is French descended and trained in dance seeks a summer marriage while remaining in Ziegfeld's show Open next Monday with Basquette premiering in the production Warner is her widely cited connector in the deal.
Camden July dividend omitted as Victor Talking Machine Company states plans for major projects will require cash. Board cites improved manufacturing needs and cash conservation. Cooperation arranged with Western Electric, General Electric, Nestanghouse Electric, and RCA for labs and sound reproduction.
In Huuteville Texas July 2011 Prank and Lorenze Noel, Black, were executed after midnight for criminal hurting a white woman near Dalles April. Prank Noel also charged in robbery and assault cases against Mrs Maet Berry and Vernon Weed. Milstead was involved and an earlier mob attempt occurred May 20 thwarted by officers and guards.
The New York stock exchange firm Dean Natvia and Co fails with liabilities estimated around 96 088 000 and assets about 4 1 arou nd the involuntary bankruptcy petition filed by three employees. A receiver from the Chean Tit Trust Company was appointed by Federal Judge Carpenter. The firm organized in Heyt with branches in Chicago Plainfield NJ and Washington D C.
Tomorrow a legal holiday prompts the Evening Times to publish a delayed edition. The regular morning issue will not appear, and readers are advised to check late afternoon or local kiosks for the updated paper.
Mrs. Purdum shot and fatally wounded Maurie Purdum at the home of Webb Watkins two miles south of Clarksburg Montgomery county early this morning. After the shooting she slashed her throat with a razor and was taken to the State Hospital for the Insane at Sycesville. The couple had two children aged 18 months and four years.
Joseph W Wolfinges, attorney and former Maryland legislator, says a Maryland bullfrog kicked him in a stream near Smithaburg leaving a black blue bruise. He describes the frog as eighteen inches across and seventeen inches long, noting streams in the valley are fed from moonshine stills and the frog's aggression may relate to tainted water.
Daughters of victim watched the execution of the condemned man today in the state’s first witness to an execution by hanging. The ceremony occurred amid anger and gathered representatives as two daughters of the slain A. Witten attended with Mrs. heals Wikis and Ethelyn Mineo Roby Tanmes tim, while Drea Kaine presided.
A series of late reports note international and domestic updates. The day mentions a plea from Dagtes for anti foreign reforms, weather outlook across the North Atlantic coast, and a debt commission in the United States. Alabama Power considers bids for a major project while a mild earthquake near a city causes no damage.
An American fleet conducts a routine cruise to Australia on a self supplied basis without support ships, aiming to showcase unassisted endurance and efficiency. The voyage emphasizes independence in maintenance and medical readiness.
An entry notes an individual’s birthday observance offset by absence and states the person will appear in court shortly after. The note references a location and timing but lacks full names and specifics. The terse item reads like a brief legal notice of upcoming court action.
Passenger conversations via wireless telephone linked the North German Liner Columbus and a ship 150 miles away, marking the first simultaneous two way exchange. Mrs. Morris Sempter of New York and others heard current events and fashion topics during an eight minute test, charged 62.50. An official noted the experiment showed two way messaging in real time as signals and receivers synchronized for the reply.
The derigible Shenandoah departed Lakehurst New Jersey today bound for a far flight. Officials say the voyage aims to showcase airship capabilities and promote aviation progress amid public interest in lighter than air travel.
An early morning earthquake lasting about six seconds rattled the city at 8 33 with two east to west shocks. St. Anthony's and the hospital suffered major damage while other structures showed cracks but stood. Rescue workers aided injured until 10 16 A M as pipes and foundations strained.
A historical record notes a robbery attempt at Hagerstown Oil Co in Hagerstown Maryland. Details are fragmentary but indicate an incident involving theft at the Standard Oil location.
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