Primary expense totals show costly campaigns in Wicomico
Campaign expense statements from the September primary reveal Democratic candidates spent 3905.65 and three Republicans 845.82 in Wicomico County. Major outlays went to newspaper advertising and campaign literature, with clerk of circuit court nominees attracting the largest sums. Ira D. led with 655.52, followed by Cooper 7355.00 and Phillips 125.00.
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William M. Cooper
G. Murray Philips
J. Clayton Kelly
David J. Ward
Elmer C. Williams
Register of Wills
Fred A. Pollitt
George T. Houston
Curtis Smith
Todney Jones
Marion N. Nelson
W. F. Calloway
Willard P. Mears
Watson D. Mitchell
Willard Toadvine
Levin C
A. Percy White
Clarence W. Whealton
Taumas N
Wicomtee County
Roy Wilson
Edmund Flumphreys
Unclear seismic event data with fragmented figures
Fragmented OCR text describes a late 19th or early 20th century weather and earthquake context with partial dates, prices, and measurements. Names and locations are unreadable, but references to a score, event counts, and monetary values surface amid garbled lines.
Poland Sends 30 Million Signatures to Celebrate U S Founding
Polish leaders present to President Coolidge a portfolio of 160 hand created albums bearing signatures from six percent of the nation’s 30 million residents. The albums honor American independence and may be shown at the Philadelphia Sesqui Centennial Exposition before possible Congressional display.
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Washington
Evertings
Poland
Je Suis Coolidge
Keniewski
Irwanowski
Sket Aetshee Bx
Pumibey
Joey
United States
Philadelphia
Duel Over Exchange Rates Leaves French Count Wounded
In N ee France a sword duel occurred between Count Paul De Villers and Dr Loaisi Jarvis after a dispute over foreign exchange. The count suffered a wound to the ear as seconds separated the combatants. The duel ended without a handshake as the men declined to reconcile.
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N.ee
France
Paul de Villers
Loaisi Jarvis
Girl jockey wins Town Plate on Step Hanina at New Market
In New Market England on October 14 girl jockey Rickaby rode Major F B Bretherton Bay filly Step hania by Stefan the Great out of Picotte to win the Town Plate four miles long. Eileen Joel finished second on Hogier, son of Sol Joe, who had won the race last year. Miss Jane Vaughan’s horse was unplaced.
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New Market
England
Ris Rickaby
eton-Bretherton
Stephania
Stefan the Great
Picotte
Eileen Joel
Sol Joe
Jane Vaughan
Chares H1
Florida realtor jumps overboard on Majestic
New York reports David P Davis a prominent Florida realtor drowned from the White Star liner Majestic en route to Europe. A wireless message from Commander G P Metcalfe says he jumped through the cabin port with details vague and a witness ill delaying reporting as a thorough investigation proceeds.
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New York
David P Davis
Florida
Majestic
Europe
Mesage
Appointments and Trials Dominate Early Washington News
New Orleans Democrat J. Smith named to the Shopping Board by President Coestidge to fill a vacancy. Separate reports: American Legion reaffirms support for the World Court. a Brooklyn bank theft case leads to a federal arrest in Brooklyn and nationwide investigations. senator Reed’s committee resumes hearings. several court actions and political notes across Maryland to California with multiple unnamed figures involved.
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Washington
J. Smith
New Orleans
Coestidge
N. Wateh
Meth
Aimee's Double Says She Portrayed McPherson Helper
Mrs. Turane Wiseman-Sielaff testified as a state witness in Los Angeles tracing her role as a double for Aimee Semple McPherson. She described coaching to imitate the evangelist and fabricating evidence to reinforce the kidnap story, including a supposed Carmel cottage alibi and altered handwriting. The dialogue covers her claims about the grocery slips and the missing exhibit data sought by investigators.
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Los Angeles
Turane Wiseman-Sielaff
Aimee Semple McPherson
Angelus Temple
Munrer Court
Wiseman
NeePherson
Ocean Park Beach
Mexico
Mr. McPherson
Carmel
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Ormiston
Minne Kennedys
Esangel
Oigetas
Returned to jail on contempt charge in Maryland case
Samuel Solomon of Elderaberg was jailed in Westminster for contempt after defying a coroner's jury. He refused to testify on John L. Rausch's death in a 65 foot well, claiming no charges and no judge could compel him without a warrant. Police found a still on his farm. two helpers were released on bail.
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Westminster
Havine
United States
Samuel Solomon
Elderaberg
John L. Rausch
Solomon
Rausch
Federal
Nusc
Co Telpersin
Apprent
Philadelphia
A. P
American Legion
Stockton
Calif
Jerry Tarbot
War Department
New York
Tarbot
Heddy
Marine Corps
Jebels
District of Columbia
Thomas A. Lee
Topeka
Kansas
J. Monroe
South Carolina
Howard Savage
Spadard
Ikwets
Edward New York
Jay Williams
South
Mitchell
John V. Cunnin
Phil
Legion
Clinnim
Mean Schools Draw Color Line in Pennsylvania League
A report describes tension as four teams face disruption in the Cugteran Va Athlete League. Cham tersturg and Winchester are involved, with withdrawals and protests amid accusations of segregation and participation bans.
San Antonio to Host 1928 American Legion Meet
Reports from Philadelphia outline the American Legion convention in San Antonio as the 1928 meeting site. Aeronautics committee backs a unified department with secretaries for land sea and air forces.
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Philadelphia
San Antonio
Texas
American Legion
National Defense
Aeronautics
Maryland Dimes Named for Queen Marie's Banquet
In a Maryland note, the event lists exotic menu items chosen for Queen Marie's feast. The page describes a royal visit and a curious assortment of dishes, including red wheat cabee with Ver moat maple syrup, as readers glimpse the unfamiliar royal menu.
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Maryland
Bandits Hold Up U S Mail Truck in Elizabeth N J
A United States mail truck was ambushed by armed bandits in Elizabeth New Jersey at 9 20 am daylight hours. They escaped with a large sum of registered money bound for the Blisa bethport Banking Company and Singer payroll funds. Driver John Eas, 22, died after being shot in the head and leg. Witnesses describe a city in terror as the robbers swept the business district.
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Elizabeth
N. J
A. P
United States
Blisabethport Banking Company
Singer Manufacturing Company
Basbets
John Eas
General Hospital
Christe
Labor unions push joint action on immigration control
A proposal by the California Federation of Labor seeks a joint effort with the Mexican Federation of Labor to curb immigration smuggling along the U S Mexican border. It urges executive council and commissioners to negotiate a gentleman's agreement to regulate border flow without formal government involvement. Opposition exists among delegates but sponsors expect action without broad debate.
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Detroit
A. P
Federations of Labor
California Federation of Labor
Executive Council
Don M. Witt
California
Paseca
Labbor
Ley Sanguns
Deb Siumpetin Seeks Rebuttal On Philadelphia Steamship Claim
A disjointed OCR summary reports Deb Siumpetin and the Chamber of Commerce disputing a claim about Philadelphia as the berth of the first steamship, with scattered names and dates. The fragment mentions travel, plates, and meetings, but lacks coherent context and clear outcomes.
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Siumpetin
Chamber of Commerce
Philadelphia
Chamber of Commerce Sirero
Ggernick Gasawey
Wilkes Mere
Phriac
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Wicomico
Ficht
Chango
Sachs
U. S
Sesqui
le Congress Litrary
Pershing
National American Legion
John R. McQuirg
National Command
Dawes
Angus McLean
North Carolina
Paris
Marne
Florida Realtor
CAP
American Legion Convention
Toda Stress World Court
Ovale, Fla
Joe Schieffer, Jr
Reanklyn
Secret Service
Brooklye Bank
Chicago
Tinater Jemes
Reed
Miseurs
Ofl
Reeume
Lowe
Mnets
Wichman Vater
Arbed Het
Reid
Wr Yates
Belumerr
Jedze Lugene
Durer
Widhews
Taylor & An
Mal
Jeter
le Angeles Orrth AP
Annee Semple
Bersen
Bol Tubert
Larraene
jnvenen-Gerlell
Otates
Deieméani
Aimee
Evangelist
Eldersburg
Martate
Winchester
Eure
Pennsylvani
Attmberg
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Chasdiersburg
Faenr
John Alden
T. Seref
Greta Geta
Army
Naval
Mars
Elisabeth, N. J
City Banking House
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