13 Oct 1924
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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1924
Page
1
Mutiny aboard a Norwegian rum ship triggers U S seizure as authorities act on the vessel. In unrelated notes, Anatole France, famed French author and critic, dies at Tours at age 80 after a long career, with tributes noting his skepticism and later alignment with socialist causes.
The Zeppelin ZR-3, built for the United States, heads toward Lakehurst New Jersey via the Azores and Bermuda. Capt George W Steele and two Navy officers plus Major Kennedy of the Army Air Service aboard. Flight time and route details discussed as weather plans influence the heading toward Bermuda then Lakehurst.
The readable text is fragmented and unclear, mentioning numbers and names without a coherent event or action. No definitive people, places, or organizations are identifiable to form a proper summary.
In Tacoma Washington former Sergeant Roland Pothier and ex Captain Rosenbluth were acquitted in a federal murder trial over Major Alexander Cronkhite's death at Camp Lewis on February 28. The prosecution contended a conspiracy and cover up, while defense asserted unreliable confessions and inconsistent testimony. The case, which dragged for years, saw lingering questions about the true circumstances of Cronkhite’s fatal end near the Camp Lewis entrance as his unit stood nearby.
A fragmentary account describes affluent sportsmen backing a treasure hunt story amid maritime settings. The text references seam trawlers, a fated voyage, and cheers as plans unfold amid uncertain clues and local speculation.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a local sports item or event involving a team or venue name Gavendoor Ball. Readable fragments are insufficient to identify teams, dates, or scores for a fuller headline or summary.
Mrs Annie S Willow of Middleburg Pennsylvania stands trial for being an accessory in the murder of her husband. Her lover Rae ll Shades, present in court with Willow’s children, confessed killing the husband at Willow’s alleged behest. Shades faces ten to twenty years in prison. Willow pleads not guilty as jury selection proceeds.
Fragmentary text mentions Princeton and beer leadership with unclear context. Readable names and specifics are insufficient to determine a full title or event.
Armistice declared around Shanghai after Chekiang troops surrender to Kisatoe invaders. General Ho Feng-ling and Lu V Yung-hasang reportedly seek refuge in foreign concessions as leaders allegedly were bribed to betray their commander.
Salisbury men Cecil Hill and Geo K Gray were held on 250 bail each in Baltimore for federal liquor law charges. Prosecution notes Hill’s car seized, and two men testified of fishing near Limepit Bay after a night at Hill’s place. The case, led by U S District Attorney Ames Woodcock, involves illegal transportation of liquor in Wicomico County.
Queen Alex of Denmark postponed her planned Germany visit as Queen Louis was struck Saturday with a severe bronchitis attack and later diagnosed with pneumonia. The Dowager Queen, 71 years old, remains under care. The piece also notes the “squamaria” plant’s ether-root effects.
Fragmented dispatches describe a breast injury, a funeral planned for today, and a city situation involving diversions and arrests. The report mentions several local names and figures, a hospital case, and authority actions with unclear details.
A Norwegian ship with 32 crew members is held by the U S Coast Guard near New York after the captain and crew allegedly seized and consumed liquor destined for St Pierre. The vessel left Antwerp with about 160 000 cases of liquor. most were taken, leaving 63 960 cases in the hold. Combat injuries were reported during the voyage and aboard the ship, which was towed to safety for formal disposal.
An article reports the deaths of an engineer and a fireman in a train crash. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a fatal railway accident with two crew members lost.
Incomplete OCR fragment hints at a local record or notice. Names such as Connie and Seas appear, with garbled terms suggesting a billing or fee context. Readable elements are too fragmentary to determine a clear event, role, or location for a concrete summary.
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