Maryland Public Service Commission Sets State Wide Phone Rate Increase
The Maryland Public Service Commission approved a new state wide phone rate schedule effective April 1 for three years, adding revenue for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company. Local subscribers in Salisbury and Worcester County see adjusted charges, with the official order upholding a Class 3 status for Salisbury, while partial dates and figures are noted for other areas.
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Wicoraco
Clarence W. Miles
WT Gardner
Chamber of Commerce
Maryland Public Service Commission
Commission
Chesapeake & Fetomre Tele- Company
Salisboury
Whcemies County
Comemisss
Sait For Shortage In Timber Tract Settled
Executors of the White and Cate estates settled a dispute over a timber tract described as a shortage claim. The case referenced timber purchases and survey work with details about ownership and transfer, noting the involved parties and dates discussed in court.
World s Greatest Storms And Floods 142 in Holland 100 900 Lives Lost
A historical list of global disasters from 1630 to 1923 notes major floods and storms. It cites the Rond watere breaches in Holland 1630, the Mill River Valley floods, 1876 Bengal tidal waves, the 1889 Johnstown dam break, and numerous other catastrophes with death tolls and property losses, including 1919 Texas and 1968 Galveston scale events. The compilation emphasizes recurring mega-disasters and their human costs.
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Holland
Meuse
Mill River Valley
Maas
Hurst
Freeviog An
Bengal
Chiarse
Hean-He
China
Lake Conemaugh
Vallley
Johnstown
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Galveston
John Day Valley
Orewar
Tei
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Ohio
Indiana
Dayton
Brain
Corpus Chrieti
Tex
Fergus Falls
Mina
Chilean
Fu Chew
Chine
Pueblo
Col
Swatow
Salisbury backs East Main Street boulevard expansion
The city and county plan to extend East Main Street to connect with Ocean City highway with a modern boulevard at about 108000 cost, plus a new paved link to Snow Hill road. The state and railroad contributions offset expenses to taxpayers, reflecting strong local initiative and state cooperation for Salisbury’s growth.
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Salisbury
Wicomico County
Ocean City
Maryland State Roads Commission
State
State Roads Commission
State Highways Department
West Main Street
Fitzwater Junction
City Rand Commission Reports First Year Costs
The Rand Commission presents that city expenses for the first year are the highest, covering sixteen months to October. Initial costs include equipment, horns, and bandstands, with ongoing budget limited to necessary salaries and rent.
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Rand
Rand Commission
Ten-Year Term for Lang in Murder Case
John Westley Lang, colored, convicted of manslaughter after murder charges, received the maximum ten years in the House of Correction. William Covington was sentenced to one year for arson, after a jury pleaded for mercy. The court commentary blamed Lang for predatory gambling and a lack of reform following the shooting.
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John Westley Lang
Regio
House of Correction
William Covington
Heer of Correction
John Westley Long
Rebert Fi Fruer
Josie
Court Grants Conditional Release After Good Conduct
The court notes the defendant’s good conduct and long employment under a single employer with strong recommendations. The decision allows release on probation, citing a reputable past and projected rehabilitation. A local shop and showcase plan accompany the ruling, with entertainment and fashion elements mentioned in passing.
Local Store Plans Large Fashion Show at Arcade Theatre
J E Sheckley Co announces a two day fashion show at the Arcade Theatre featuring living models from bathing beauties and models wearing wraps frocks gowns and lingerie. The display will include styles by French and American designers with fur trimming and bead adorned gowns. Shoes and hosiery are provided. hats range from small to large dramatic styles for a coordinated spring and summer line.
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J E. Sheckley Co
Arcade Theatre
Asso
Jf. Sherkley CIA
Soviet seeks Japan with wartime aims in Rostov report
The Rostav Agency reports Soviet officials express wartime objectives toward Japan in a speech here. The dispatch notes a British battleship and a crew of 49 stationed aboard, and mentions daily watches in specified wavelengths.
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Selleberg Exchange
John Bewenad
Toteay
Somme
Korea
Glenn
Italy
Mate
Jehan Weatley Lang
o.Ute
Aulkaery
J E Shockey
Ancasian A's
Beast
Mead
Norfolk
Baltimore
J. E. Sheckley Co
Hax
Arcade
Bevadsay
Chesterfield
Cheverield
Igareties
Soviet
Tob
Sewer R.twekorme
Slepack
Rosta Agen Sifpial Aces
John A. Selby
Wicomico High School
Selby
A. T. Truitt
News Publishing Company
Atelier Studio
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