27 May 1924
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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1924
Page
1
Ocean City Maryland May 27 Experts see no help for the dwindling fishery as mechanical advances cut labor and profits. The bay baylock and clams appear as the community pivots to shellfish and tourism, with visitors at a peak and a long decline in fishing jobs.
A confused fragment reports a girl not connected with Franks murder. It mentions life, confinement, and longing for Navionics, but the text is garbled and lacks clear facts or names. The item seems to be an incomplete political or crime note with no verifiable details.
In a night confession, Bey admits shooting a teacher after Rol and McLane admitted involvement. Police say the suspect and a 15 year old pupil were held for murder charges. The boy showed no emotion as officers described the crime scene in the pasture near the village.
Corrupt ransom notes and a fog of clues surround the search for a 13 year old kidnapped boy. Police posted rewards totaling five thousand dollars plus larger sums from Chicago outlets while detectives exam a torn diagram and a typewritten message. The case centers on a man in New York and a possible move toward Sing Sing as investigators pursue leads.
A fragmented report describes a chaotic performance with unusual imagery. The piece mentions tigers and lions, fog, a drumroll, and symbols like cigarettes, suggesting a surreal or theatrical scene with unclear chronology.
In Liedeng Ontario on May 27 Beatrice Fee 18 of Toronto died after telling police she had been shot four times by Fred Me who she refused to marry He was arrested following the shooting after taking the girl to her home and summoning a physician.
A committee of artists formed to honor Eleanora Duse plans a fund to aid an American student to study art in Italy each year under the project announced by Mercedes de Acosta. The effort aims to preserve Duse memory and promote arts education.
Annie Lewis alias Annie Bell, a negress, stands indicted for beating to death Mrs. Mary T Davis a police matron in a cell at Wilmington Delaware police station. The trial before Chief Justice Pennechi began with a large crowd outside the court. The defense counsel failed to appear and jurors were being drawn as authorities guarded the courthouse.
Germany's government crisis continues as President Ebert contemplates a cabinet realignment while Chancellor Marz remains in power. Reports suggest a reshuffle rather than a change in leadership, with ongoing tensions over Dewes' representation and parliamentary backing.
Delmar youth Obie Smith embarked on a six day journey earning money by picking berries. He traveled to five states with his younger companion Ome and planned to return home never again. Harold L. Smith is his father. The tale paints him as adventurous with red hair and freckles as final exams begin at his high school.
In Cracok Poland a 15 year old boy was killed when lightning struck a football field during a game yesterday. Other players suffered minor burns and were treated on site.
A powerful storm devastated a village in Georgia and Mississippi, destroying homes and killing many. Reports say 17 dead in Mississippi and 35 miles of destruction from a tornado-like storm. Dozens injured, extensive property damage, and families reported wiped out.
A chaotic set of dispatches reports a robbery at Guaranty Trust in Cambridge Mara with $5,000 seized. Other items note a fatal hotel fire in Newark and rising casualties at Wind Sor Men's Motel, with search for missing or trapped victims. Additional briefs cover labor board actions in Rochester and railroad engineering disputes.
Police raided drag headquar ters in multiple Baltimore districts arresting 24 alleged drug peddlers. Authorities say morphine valued at 10 060 dollars was seized and suspects denied ties to a monopoly while officials pursue further raids and investigations.
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