Slaying at Parksley sparks bootlegger war claims
In a Parksley incident a man, Oliver Carey, was killed and a woman, Mrs. Melvin, held amid wartime bootlegging tensions. Authorities say the crime center on a bootlegger conflict with two African American suspects detained or released as probes proceed. Prosecutors and local officials pursued varying testimonies from Mrs. Melvin amid evolving theories of who fired the fatal shot near Onanowk Virginia.
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Tabse
Accomar Va
Oliver Carey
Puemeke
Accomac
Nat Bo Wescott
Wyeth Welvin
Wilmington
Del
Carev Bealy
Freda Nought
Parksley
Melvin
Parker Auto
Nan
Katy
Sefh Walters
Carey
Walters
Pocomoke
Parkabey
Vre Melvin
Parkes
Melon
Acromar
Radium malady linked to Orange plant workers
Margaret Maillefer and her mother Mrs Stephen Carlough of Orange New Jersey are among victims of a mysterious radium illness sweeping workers who paint luminous watch dials. Mrs Maillefer will have samples sent to Pasadena California for lab tests led by Dr A Millikan to learn more about this deadly condition amid investigations by the US Department of Labor.
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Margaret Mallefer
Stephen Carlough
Orange
N J
Sarah T Maillefer
Mailleferre
Pasadena
Cal
Milliken
Band Of Thieves Led By The Wolf Terrorizes Vineland
Southern New Jersey towns are on alert for the wolf and her gang following recent robberies in Vineland and Malleville. Police guard shops during closed hours as officers seek clues from fingerprints and found notes signed by the thief identified as the Wolf.
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Vineland No 1
New Jersey
Malleville
Bay Fete
Chambers Faces Fine and Jail in Adultery Suit
In a New York divorce case, chambers faces a possible fine or two years in prison under a new adultery statute once used in a high profile test. Edward Hackett testifies that Chambers misconducted himself with Mrs Symington on two occasions and that Symington funded Hackett's travel to testify. Justice Ford, recalling his 1896 adultery bill, explains the historic use and the need for a corespondent in this suit.
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New York
Chambers
Thomas Symington
Edward Hackett
Synington
Hambers
Hackett
Symington
Mian
Florida
Supreme Court
Ford
Dorothy Perkins Seeks Mercy After Fatal Party Shooting
In a New York case, 17 year old Dorothy Perkins faced Judge McIntyre for shooting her sweetheart Tommy Templeton at a home party. The brief appeals for mercy cites her youth and harsh journey through love rage fear and regret as she awaits a five to fifteen year sentence.
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Dorothy Perkins
Willa
Det Perkima
Tommy Templeton
New York
Dorothy
McIntyre
Cars Parked Without Lights To Be Tagged
State Police warn that cars parked on streets without lights will be tagged and owners warned. Several incidents cited include near misses with trucks and recent fines for violators. Weekend traffic was quiet with two accidents reported but no serious injuries. Talbot W Chambers, linked to a divorce case, pleads Not Guilty to related charges and faces possible perjury prosecution if testimony is recanted.
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Symington
Acme
Salisburyarns
Tng
Acevents
Selebury
Powell
Night Auto Jack Steals City Hall Buick From Front Street
A Buick roadster owned by Councilman Mark Cooper was parked on Wo Church Street opposite City Hall. The car, in view of fire department members, vanished after adjournment at around 10:15 PM. License plate 72 372, color gray. Cooper suspects the theft occurred between 4 and 10 PM.
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Mark Cooper
Cooper
Myr Cooper
Seleck
Major crops show profits for farmers in 1924
The Department of Agriculture reports 1924 crops yielded profits for farmers. Average costs: corn 2 cents per bushel below $1.10 sale, oats 30 cents cost with 47 cents sale, cotton 11 to 12 cents cost per pound with higher lint value. Potatoes varied by region with below average selling price. labor and rent costs treated in farm reports.
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Washington
APFE
Department of Agriculture
Ant Hie
Tse
Epitaph Chosen Amid Estate Image in ShrMfield Man
In Shremfield a man selected the phrase “Pear Willie” as his tombstone epitaph, even as a near five thousand dollar estate looms. The vague clipping notes a personal choice for final rest and hints at a modest estate.
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ShrMfield
New York financier sued over second marriage and dower rights
Kreage, a prominent New York entrepreneur valued at hundreds of millions, faces a Supreme Court suit filed by Pharis Werver Kreage alleging 20 007 shares of Kreage stock worth millions were promised as dower when they married in 1924. She claims only 2500 shares and trivial gifts were delivered. the case hints at a possible broader divorce action while details describe prior splits and large settlements.
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New York
Enture
Keeage
SF Milliben
Hus
Kreske
Detroit
George A Merresa
Piersbergh
Percival 2
Harden
Hum
Kreage Ha- Leen
Anti-Salem League
Thaft
Automers Pay Highest Liability Insurance Rates
In Be City New York on June 22 analysts note that motorists face the highest liability insurance rates in the United States. The report highlights New York drivers paying premium costs above national levels amid rising claims and coverage requirements.
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New York
United State
Next Congress Expected to Seek Tax Cuts and Savings
President proposes next budget measures to cut taxes and curb federal spending. He cites a four year saving record of 2 191 532 00400 and argues economy and tax relief spur business. ministers that government should spend less to let private enterprise expand.
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Warington
Didge
Congman
Pental
H Mofoerd
Ooledge
Building Permits Filed in Regular City Session
Building permits granted and filed in the regular city session last night include Griffin to build and repair on Mill Street, Slemons Building office on Male, M F Wright garage on Lake Street, Benjamin Leatherbery residence four perch on Fourth Street, Blarry Reubenstone addition on Phar Street, Frank Broun garage on N Christian Street, W H O Exten garage on Center Street, Herman Williams dwelling on Winder Street, J W Taylor packing house on Bal-Curnere.
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Camden St
Griffin
Wealton
Slemons
Male
Perthem
M F Wright
Lake St
Benjjamin Leatherbery
Fourth Street
Blarry Reubenstone
Phar St
Frank Broun
Thristian
HO Etxen
Center St
Herman Williams
Winder St
J W Taylor
Bal- Curnere
Court Bars Bible Instruction From Mount Vernon Schools
Supreme Court Justice Seeger barred Bible instruction in Mount Vernon public schools, ruling that school boards may not join church and state by including religious education in the curriculum. The Free Thinkers Society of New York, led by Lawrence B. Stein, pursued the case, arguing violation of the state constitution. The decision noted 180 school days and urged religious study to occur at home or in Sunday schools.
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Mount Vernon
Chester County
Supreme Court
Seeger
Lawrence B. Stein
Mowat Vernon
Free Thinkers Society of
Clarrace Varrow
Chicago
Ents
Actioc
Pupiil
Prohibition Reform Plans Announced Across Washington
Washington programs reveal a major reorganization of prohibition enforcement. The Treasury outlines 22 districts with new supervisors and federal liaison, effective August 1. Assistant Secretary Andrees notes possible changes in enforcement personnel while President endorses the plan.
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Washington
Treasery
Andrees
Nrw
Melion
Youth of 19 Attempts Suicide by Jumping From Bridge
Wilmer Hastings a nineteen year old apprentice, driven by jealousy after a failed romance, leaped from the Main Street bridge into the North Prong of the Wicomico River last night. Passersby shouted for help as he was rescued unconscious by Captain Rey Hersman of the John Martin freighter and Leonard Loni. Resuscitation followed at the scene and he recovered by morning, saying a quarrel and unreciprocated love led him to attempt death by his own action.
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Wilmer Hasting
Main Street
Wicomico River
Rey Hersman
John Martin
Leonard Loni
Firs
de Alton Bo Patter
J McFadden Dick
Eerie
Hexige
Segme
Threver
Wilson and Lord Garage
Horseman
Base Tings
Hinstings i
Salisbury
Quarrel With Neighbor May Be Fatal In Baltimore
Frank How is dying at Mercy Hospital with four bullet wounds after a quarrel with his next door neighbor Pisgatelli on Exeter Street. Pisgatelli is held at South Central Police Station on charges of the shooting as officers piece together the daytime confrontation that drew a crowd.
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Baltimore
Frank How
Mercy
Mizzatell
Exeter Street
South Central
Ress
Piagatelli
Pisgatelli
Pohece
Hdrses
Pigseteil
Fire at Jersey City Plant Destroys Barns Manufacturing and Neighboring Structures
Fire at the Barnes Manufacturing plant on West Side Avenue in Jersey City destroyed the inland property of about four hundred thousand dollars. It spread to the adjacent Serect City Carpet Works and damaged a ballpark across the street, with crews gaining control after a three hour effort. The blaze left five persons missing or presumed dead amid the extensive damage.
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Jersey City
A. Poe
Barnes Manufacturing Cain
Weat Side Avenue
Corbin
Serect City Carpet Wirks
Etree
Lene
Loneliness Drives Woman to Enter Bridgewater Workhouse
In Bridgewater England on June 28 a woman named Mrs. Melvins Cobb entered the local workhouse as a “peying guest” due to loneliness. She died recently and her will left about 1568 to beneficiaries connected to the institution.
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Bridgewater England
Melvins Cobb
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