14 Jul 1926
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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1926
Page
1
Not A Trace, Capt. Burwell H. Clarke of the U S Marine Corps is named among officers listed as missing after the Lake Denmark Naval Depot explosion. The item notes the gallant officers reported missing in the disaster and emphasizes the ongoing search and official notices.
Governor Albert C. Ritchie signs the death warrant for Richard Reese Whittemore, the Maryland Penitentiary slayer. Execution set for August 13 in the penitentiary house, with clemency petitions and public support noted by Whittemore’s wife as she seeks stay.
A bee sting caused a man to lose control of his car resulting in a crash. The incident occurred on a state road near a town as bystanders reported the event and authorities investigated.
Five league presidents meeting in Hagerstown Md vote to implement a two season format starting Friday July 14 aimed at bolstering attendance and saving clubs Waynesboro Hanover Chambersburg and others face debt risk as the circuit seeks to avoid a collapse.
A Florida shooting left a man dead as investigators respond to a crime scene with police securing the area. Early reports indicate a firearm was used and authorities are probing potential motives and suspects.
President Coolidge spends a week at White Pine camp gaining tan and leisure. He catches a 1.5 pound black bass from Osgood Lake and jokes with companions while security details guard the secluded site near Gabriel's. Governor and Mrs Smith plan Friday lunch with the Coolidges.
Dover New Jersey July 18 Indications today show the death toll from the Lake Ueamark and Picatinny arsenals explosion may never be known. Brigadier General Drum heads area policing as search for victims continues amid soaked ruins and uncertain missing. Official estimates cited reach about 5 9.6 million for a lake Ueamark recess 3 0.8 million for the catimng arm and 5 million for oss lane.
Fragmented scroll shows critique of Baughen's stance on road law with references to Maryland and Delaware debates. The garbled text mentions public policy, hearings, and the role of state officials in traffic regulation, indicating a contentious legal discussion.
James Cructus, a 21 year old immigrant with a missing left thumb, confessed to planning robberies and a string of shootings in the West Side suburb of Cicero. He admitted to killing Ludwig Rose and Marie Blang's escort Heine in a taxi strike, with another target, Sol Schwartz, connected to the Am Flange and Mfg. Co. Cructus fled the scene, was later captured, and committed suicide after leaving a death note.
Mrs Ora Snyder of Chicago spoke at the National Convention of Business and Professional Women on how a church fair fudge sale started her candy business. From five cents capital to 110008 in facilities and 408 employees, she urged enjoying work, valuing personality, and managing one’s own business for success.
Paris July 10. France’s Bastille Day parade drew guests Primo de Rivera and Sultan Melai Yousseff. Communist demonstrators jeered the Sultan as he rode with President Moumergue. 20 people including M. Joly were arrested for the incident. American and British flags were not shown at the crowd.
A late bulletin reports George Mul, director of athletics at the University of Wiviete, near death in London after a July 1 illness. The allow listed figure is noted as a prominent athletics administrator in America.
Fire overwhelmed Twilight Inn at Twilight Park near Haines Falls in the Catskills. Twelve bodies were recovered and identified as beyond recognition. Sixteen guests and seven employees remain unaccounted for among about 48 guests and 40 staff.
London July 18 General Andrews Americas prohibition enforcement chief will meet British officials to discuss a joint effort to curb cross Atlantic bootlegging. A Foreign Office meeting includes American and British representatives to outline possible administrative steps to reduce smuggling into the United States.
Fragmented OCR reveals a chaotic report from New York Ju about a person named Dwyer who drank a rug and references to gas, a Charles A school, and various disjointed phrases. The text mentions a camp or celebration and Indeseaserce Mey with scattered names and locations, but lacks clear coherent facts.
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