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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1924
Page
1
Voters in Salisbury witnessed a volatile scene as Burns reappeared on stage during a tense municipal election. Council candidates Waller and Cooper faced off with rivals outside the English Cottage ahead of the mayor’s oath at the new official’s home, amid a crowded scene of loyalty and opposition.
A Washington report states a Revenue Bureau committee voted to retain Francis J Hemrey of California as an investigator. The action involves Senator Cousens of Michigan and relates to internal probes and enforcement efforts amid charges that disclosures were incomplete.
A Pittsville delegation presented resolutions backed by the Board of Education urging the County Commissioners to fund the building of three high schools in the county on the east side west side and Salisbury over a period of years. The board previously endorsed the plan, while two bond issues were already in progress. The commissioners pledged to consider improvements but did not approve the budget due to other business.
The House convenes at noon and the Senate at 1 A.M. Senate Republicans discuss taxes as committees on Interstate Commerce and Dougherty investigate possible misconduct. House panels examine the Shipping Board and radio copyright, while education and other bearings resume their sessions.
A fragmented note reports yesterday's vote selecting Elsc to Avon positions. It mentions Cals and Jerewes G in connection to the decision. The context and full details are unclear due to the damaged text.
A fragment reports President Coolidge proposing a 1926 plan for Japan with approval expected from Congress. The note cites an emittee offering details and mentions legislative consideration in Washington.
May 7 Alaska report says Major Frederick L. Martin, a U S Army World War II combat commander, has been missing for a week. Search parties from Chignik have found no trace and intend to widen the hunt toward the Bering Sea side of the Aleutians, possibly delaying return by a week or more. Coast Guard Cutter Haida at Atka Island is aiding the search effort.
Dales Texas report on a tense scene as McAdoo rallies support within the Texas delegation. A party committee chair emphasizes unity while critics press for clearer coordination ahead of the upcoming contest.
Ten week end Corinne Modell and her husband were arrested after a baby found in a West Philadelphia home led police to suspect a marriage deception. A $6000 reward was offered for the child's return by city and business groups.
The executive committee of Tammany Hall will meet tomorrow afternoon to select a new leader. Mayor Hylan and the Wigwam figures are involved as the party shapes its next steps amid internal discussions and public expectations.
Two traveling salesmen from Baltimore nearly drowned when their Ford coupe plunged into seven feet of water near an embankment. The men escaped without help and are contending with recovering the submerged car this afternoon.
Delaware Democratic State Convention endorses enlarged delegation with two full vote and one half vote delegates. Elected: Thomas F Bayard U S Senator, Josiah Quent County Congressmen Kiam H Boyce James R Clements Martha Baker and Mrs James W Hughes. Frank Lecates Sallie Frecks Mrs J K Tubbs named for alternates. Platform supports Wilson administration while denouncing current leadership. Reynolds re elected to national committee.
Washington reports a renewed probe into Wheeler related indictments. Second witness describes money payments to Howard Mannington and interactions with Smith Mannington Daugherty and others as the investigation widens.
The Rounds Produce Firm, a longtime distributor and auction participant for the Eastern Shore of Virginia, announced its thirteenth year as a leading local firm. The company received a first shipment of cabbage via the Eastern Shore Produce Exchange, one of the nation’s largest produce sales agencies.
The Columbia Dean renewed his attack on prohibition policy, denouncing recent measures in a public address. He linked actions by Dr Nicholas Murray Berg and others at Columbus University to broader efforts to expand control, urging opposition to the prohibition agenda.
Fragmentary late news bulletin covers a unification motion at a church conference, a murder case update, and an air accident with casualties. Names and locations are garbled, but references include Washington NC and New York, with unspecified dates and measures pending official reports.
Unable to determine a coherent news item from the provided OCR text. It appears fragmentary and lacks identifiable names, places, dates, or events to summarize.
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