Cumberland Flood Swamps City After Record Cloudburst
Cumberland confronts worst cloudburst in history as 38 inches of rain in under two hours floods basements and streets. Water fills the Crest Hill area and Valley Road, halting trolley service, damaging the Fort Cumberland hotel basement, and flooding subway sections. Electric lines fail, tracks washed, and city crews mobilize to clear debris and restore services.
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Cumberland
Cart Deep
Winerw
Valley Road
Fayette
Old Town
Baltumere Liberty
Fort Cumberland
Grell
Baltimore and the Railroad
Narrows
Virginia Avenue
Cumberland Electric Railway
McNamee Hill
New East Side
Murder Trial Reveals Greenwich Village Shooting
Dorothy Perkins stands accused in a Greenwich Village home killing of Thomas Templeton after a party described as drinking and dancing. Prosecutor McDonald seeks first degree murder and the death penalty, alleging Perkins carried a revolver and fired after a confrontation involving rival Mickey Connors.
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New York
Greenwich Village
Thomas A Tmpleton
Dorothy
Charles Norns
Fiam Iet
Templeton
Trt
Rudolph Perkin
Mickey Connors
WeDenald
Tekey Connor
Tareet
Police Detain Companion of Gortner in Maryland Case
In Cumberland Maryland Edward Northcroft is in custody for examination related to the Arlington Cortner Hewin case. He traveled back to Cumberland with Emma F Wagner who alleges she was assaulted by an unknown man while Gortner was nearby. Authorities seek to question Northcroft though no charge is currently filed. He claims he can provide an alibi. He is described as a railroad employee.
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Cumberland
Edward Northcroft
Arlington Cortner Hewin
Oakland
Emma F Wagner
Gortner
Coughlin Child Returned to Baltimore in 1920 Case Reopened
A Baltimore child held at the city headquarters is being sent to Norristown to assess whether he is the kidnapped Coughlin child from 1920. Police say the boy has been cared for since 1920 by Johan W Draen at 1110 Poplar Grove Ave. A handkerchief with initials BC was found at the time. Records show Dizen visited the northern police station in August 1920 seeking information about the case. The child is now known as John W Ihzen Jr.
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Baltumer
Baltimore
Norristown
Coughlin
Johan W Draen
Poplar Grove
Ave. Unis
Inzen
Dizen
Nuthern
John W Ihzen Jr
Coolidges Return From Northwest Trip Worn But Steady
President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge finished a long day in Minnesota after attending the Norse American Centennial in St Paul. They rested at Madison overnight and resumed return to Washington, reaching the capital Wednesday morning and departing the train late at night in a chilly wind.
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Madison
Wis
Twin Cities
Minnesota
Cooldge
Washington
Ninn
St Paul
Aige
Leo Eoire
Rome
Emigras
Western Shore Firemen Guest City Tonight
Western Shore firemen visit Salisbury for the State Firemen's Convention with Hagerstown Midland Frostburg and Annapolis units arriving by motor caravans. Delegates stay at local hotels and tours include a parade entry by Annapolis with Truck No 3. Alternates named for emergencies. list of hosts and delegates follows.
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Hagerstown Midland
Frosburg
Annaplie
Salibury
Salisbury
Annapolis
France
Sallebury
Charles Kelly
Daniel
Cannon Harry Dishareen
Edwin Providesnarvin Gaet
James White
Ee Bieids
Carl Srth
Fulton Rounds
Lasfield
Rollie Barnes
Alton Breids
J M Goslee
William Venables
Heewarn Smith
Nevins Todd
Jury Questions Girl Secretary in William N Clintos Case
In the fourth week of the trial of William N Clintos murder, jurors near completion with only one member lacking. Mrs Peterson, secretary to Stell and Sheppard, faced questions as protection concerns were raised over her testimony. The prosecution sought grand jury subpoenas for records tied to Shephard and Mrs Shephard and for Shephard's personal tax returns.
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Welham
DP & Fj
William N Clintos
Wos Stewart
Counwe
Judge Lyne
Moss Bia Peterson
Stell and Sheppard
S Atiorim Ys
Mias Peterson
Tewart
Stewart
Mian
Grand Jury
Mercostell
Franks Slayer Regains Health After Illness
Reports from Joliet hospital indicate Franks Slayer is regaining strength after recent illness. Physicians note he is improving, as he rises from bed and converses with guards.
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Franks Slayer
Richard
Bobby Frank
Joliet
Ceeters
Amundsen Return Doubtful After Polar Flight
Copenhagen reports belief that Captain Roland Amundsen and his polar party may have reached Cape Columbia in West Greenland after a fuel issue. Governor Jensen says a search by air is unlikely. Danish air chief Keech agrees finding them by airplane is like seeking a needle in a haystack.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Roland Amundsen
Polar Fliers
Cape Columbia
Greenland
Mac Mifllan
Deargeard Jensen
Green
Jensen
Cape
Pole
Spitshergan
Coonel Keech
Air Force
Armed Clashes Escalate as Rival Chinese Forces Clash at Canton
Fierce fighting continued around Canton with heavy casualties as rival Chinese factions clash. River steamers ferry refugees amid cross fire near the Chekiang River while Yunnan forces vow victory. A delegation urged broader action outside the city as airplanes from Henan circle overhead. The customs house closes and the star is removed from the foreign concession.
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Canton
Chekiang
Henan
Late News Bullets From Worcester County Court and Mills Case
Petition filed seeking injunction to halt sale of the Bnew Mill and seed company assets. Public Service Commission approval for sale noted. Report covers court actions, weather observations, and community incidents with multiple names and places mentioned.
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Saee Hill
A. P
Worrester County Ciscun
Charles Weres
James B. Rebum
Charles (. Theem
E. . Jones
Sad
Perdus
Bnew Mill
Public Service Com
Poison Plot Suspected In Downes Family Tragedy
Medical crews treat a sixth Downes child as authorities probe a gas disturbance linked to possible poisoning. Investigators question a widowed mother amid reports the father died after drinking undiluted ginger ale and a drainage failure feeds a stagnant yard pool.
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Downes
Fens
New Jersey pastor clashes over Dr Straten degree honor
In a heated Greater New York meeting, Rev Howell questioned Dr Straten’s right to a Doctor of D. He cited no college record and accused the candidate of hoaxes. Straten defended plans for a campus church hotel project amid new charges.
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New York
A. P
John Roachfeeter
Calvary
Elmer W. Powell
The
Baptist Church of
New Roselle
Br Straten
Greater New York
Howell
Straton
Ewing College of Illinois
Ewing College
Shurtleff College II
Nois Mer Howell
Emerson Fosdick
Fakers” Paradise
de. Stratom
Pakers Paradise
Anseées Club
Mills
Dhee
Courves
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