City to Open New Pumping Station Amid Water Shortage
Mayor Parker announced emergency measures as Salisbury faces a water crisis after wells failed to meet daily needs. A new city pumping station on Davis and East Main Street will be connected to the stand pipe by June to restore supply, with police enforcing conservation and garages ordered to halt car washing for several days.
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Francis W. Deryden
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Acmide
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Lemen Hall
Asure
Poloo Wiliams Tuiay
Parker Saul
Industrial Peace and May Day Report Amid U S Labor Calm
A May Day scan reports stable employment and rising wages with broad industrial peace in the United States. Officials note few local disputes, praise wage gains, and expect coal and agriculture to support continued prosperity while cautioning against radical agitation.
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Europe
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Department of Justice
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Labor Department
Workers of America
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Senate Labor Committee
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Extradition Granted for Whittemore to Maryland for Murder Trial
Maryland Governor approves extradition of Richard Reese Whittemore, accused of killing guard Robert H. Holton at Maryland Penitentiary during a riots escape. Whittemore favors Maryland trial, says he cannot be tried fairly in New York. Lawyers Cofflax and Fabricant remain in custody fight, detained until transport.
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New York
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Maryland
Robert H. Holton
Maryland Penitentiary
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Lavie Cofflax
Louis Fabricant
Vedentary Defenders’ Committee
Whittemee
Belfaie
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Tabs
Cornelius Rocke
Janes A. Manning
Piie
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Ritchie
Tt Wm
Albany
Smith
Bahinowe
Cour
Whitlemaré
Corpador
Moltiman
Washington May Day and Senate Battles with War Fray
Fragmentary notes describe Turbulent Washington debates in May about foreign policy and domestic unity. References to the Senate, Allied countries, and wartime measures hint at political tension and policy alignment during a fraught period.
First commercial photographs transmitted across the arena by radio
New York on May 1 reports the first commercial radio transmitted photographs from London to New York in under two hours. Aimed at ad distribution, the Radin Corporation of America and Marconi Wireless Company of Eaglead inaugurate a medical picture service. The New York Times published the first image showing London figures at a diner toast. the image was clear and recognizable.
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Radin Corporation of America
Marconi Wireless Company
Eaglead
Paris Deraner
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NEW York Times
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Reading
Lord and Diesborough
Balloon race drama as S-19 lands in Kentucky hills
The USA S-19 led a large field of balloons and landed about 32 miles southwest of Ravana and 7 miles southeast of Medeibers, Kentucky after 20 hours aloft. Other craft, including Goodyear LV and USA S-21, were reported near North Carolina and Virginia as race to decide the trophy and Belgium cup proceeds.
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Lawrence F. Stone
Winchester
Ravaia
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Stone
Hickory
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Virginia
Poriheast
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Rockies
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California
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Los An‘geles
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Brodhead
Lewisville
Akron
Cumberlond May 1 News Roundup Details
May Day reports from Cumberland and nearby areas note prices, property conditions, and police actions amid COVID era style advisories. Weather outlooks forecast warm to warmer conditions with unsettled midweek patterns across states.
Man Found Dead After Suspected Poisoning in Nightclub
Baltu mare May 8. Police attempted to identify a well dressed man who collapsed from suspected poisoning after leaving a taxi around midnight. He entered Merry Hospital after the fall and died. A bystander report described the driver of the taxi fleeing with the man inside. Police searched the area and found fragments of glass and pawn checks in the street. The note to police mentioned the name Meefe. The incident involved Niagara, Fell, Buffalo and New York connections.
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Frayed OCR Note on Smell Perception
Fragmentary text notes a sense of smell linked to growth, cider, and sensory experience. The readable phrases mention odor and the idea of creating or producing cider, but lack clear facts, context, or identifiable people or organizations.
Flashes of Life in New York Governor Race Intrigue
Fragmented OCR excerpt shows political maneuvering around Governor Al Smith with mentions of friends plotting, Democratic factions, and church groups weighing in. References include Smyth, McAdin, and organized religious bodies, plus assorted names and broad political themes.
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al Smith
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Germany
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Mather
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Sam's Gir Spare Dept Prompts Military Camp Question
A fragment mentions Sam from Prevent Cobridge and an inquiry about why military raining camps are provided. It references Beeegss and girls as they are for Beeegss, but details are unclear and names are uncertain.
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Arrest Warrant Circulated For Suspect In Easter Shooting
Sheriff announces arrest warrant in Caladelphia for William Metlee linked to the Easter Sunday shooting of Samuel Hambleium, assistant cashier at Farmers' and Merchants' Bank. State Attorney John T. North consulted. governor papers dispatched to Governor Pinchot for action.
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Washington Today Hiwse men refs nhsy Jer ohm
A scrambled Washington report notes unclear references and mentions an investigation underway. The fragment mentions a possible date and ongoing inquiry but lacks readable names or concrete details.
Proclamation Describes Water Crisis and Civic Powers
A historical notice from a mid-19th century record outlines local actions around water supply and public works. It mentions Water Commission authority, proclamations, and the need to secure water for citizens amid environmental and municipal pressures.
Fire destroys Beuglass High School in Cali bean area
Fire starting with air explosion damaged Beuglass High School on Cacboun Street early today. Officials estimate property loss around 540,000 and say the blaze disrupted classes as firefighters containment efforts continued. Authorities believe defective wiring sparked the fire and no serious injuries were reported.
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