Dalrymple Named New Dry Director in Washington
In Washington on April 1 1923 Dalrymple of California was named directing officer to succeed Amos W Woodcock as director of the prohibition bureau. Attorney General Cummings announced the move praising his fitness to meet acting requirements. Woodcock resigns after a long tenure including service under Wilson era and as supervising federal prohibition agent for several midwestern states.
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Washington
Alrymple
California
Acceed
Amos W. W. Woodcock
Cummings
Geral
Avery
Dalrymple
Garner
Tomorow
Woodcock
Burea
Wilson
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Colonel Woodcock
Two Brothers Held For Larceny Near Sharpsburg
John Toms and his brother Columbus Red Toms were held on $1,000 bond each after arraignment before Magistrate Frank Thomas in Sharpsburg on larceny charges involving household goods from Edgar Line. Three other suspects arrested Thursday night were released. some loot was recovered as local authorities proceed with the May grand jury.
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John Toms
Columbus
Red) Toms
Sharpsburg
May
Frank Thomas
Bonns of Edgar Line
Petsons
Hoover Is Renamed City Fire Chief
At the annual City Hall convention last night the local volunteer fire department nominated Hoover for chief. The nomination is treated as election with Mayor and Council confirming the nominee. Hoover, first elected in 1932, received twenty votes while former Chief Jack Byers earned five from the First Hose company.
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Max
Hoover
Jack Byers
Truck Kills Dog In Pennsylvania Incident
Thomas Glennon of Broomall Pa was arrested Thursday for unlawfully and intentionally striking and killing a hunting dog owned by a man near Williamson Pa. He was arraigned in Greencastle, posted 100 bond, and a hearing was set for 1 o clock in April.
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Thomas Glennon
Broomall
Williamson
Glennon
Greencastle
Pythians to Meet in Frederick on Monday Visit
One of the largest Pythians conventions ever held in Frederick is expected to meet here Monday as James Dunn head of the Knights of Pythias from Cleveland Ohio makes his official visit to Mountain City Lodge.
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Frederick
James Dunn
Cleveland, O
Knights of Pythias
Mountain City
Lofige
Dr Cameron to Speak on County Work in Dairy Health
Dr W Ross Cameron county health officer in Hagerstown leads a large scale milk test program to detect undulant fever in cattle. The program cut positive milk tests from 50 to 2 percent, with diseased cattle culled. He received an invitation to present at the American Public Health Association meeting in Indianapolis on October 4.
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Hagerstown
W. Ross Cameron
American Public Health Association
Indianapolis
Cameron
Board of Health
United States
Health Department
Devel
Dr Cameron Demonstrates Disease Case Study At Board Meeting
Dr Cameron traced a cattle disease to a single herd and conducted an effective eradication. He spoke on the work at a recent State Board of Health meeting in Baltimore and will present a full demonstration in Indianapolis using charts.
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Cameron
State Board of Health
Baltimore
Indianapolis
Harness Shop Closes Doors in Martinsburg West Virginia
Martinsburg Berkeley county's only harness shop closed its doors after 32 years in business. William M. Johnson moved remaining stock to his home to serve the few customers. He has been confirmed for a six year term on the Berkeley county court, with observers noting this may be the last harness shop in three counties.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Berkeley County
William M. Johnson
Johnson
State Supreme Court
Berkeley
Johnson's
Morgan and
Jefferson
Dennis Denies He Plans To Resign
Maryland state treasurer John M. Dennis denied plans to resign after a House resolution backed a constitutional amendment barring treasurers from holding bank executive posts. Dennis, president of Union Trust Co., said a new collateral and bonding defense from Governor Ritchie suffices to protect state deposits. The article also notes a bequest from Rev. John W. Mitchell to the Baltimore Conference Methodist Home for Aged and Orphans, with $3,000 for investment and one fifth of the residue to the home.
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Annapolis
John M. Dennis
House of Delegates
Dennis
Union Trust Company
Ritchie
Home For
Baltimore
the Methodist Episcopal Church, South
John W. Mitchell
Brunswick
Silver Spring
Men Hired in McSherrys Town For Public Works
About 300 unemployed men were employed in McSherrys town borough and Conewago and Union townships Pennsylvania. They worked on road improvements public buildings painting repairs waterway openings cemetery upgrades and removal of eye sores under borough and township supervision.
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McSherrystown
Coneweago
Union
Pennsylvania
Business is Better Again
Bright spots appeared in national business and finance with retail sales up and consumer confidence reviving in Fed districts. Dun and Bradstreet reports a sharp rise in retail trade especially for women's apparel, shoes, home goods, and clothing. Secretary Wood announces 265 national banks restored to full function after the bank holiday. The Fed weekly shows gold reserves up 44.4 million, member bank borrowings down 125.8 million, and money in circulation falling by 225 million.
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New York
Federal Reserve
Dun and Bradstreet’s, Inc
Secretary of the Treasury
Woodin
Federal Reserve System
Local fruit truck crash fines driver in Waynesboro
A Hagerstown fruit truck collided with a six ton truck in Waynesboro injuring Alvin L Stevens who was knocked from the running board as fruit and vegetables spilled across the street. Kenneth G Davis, driver of the fruit truck, was fined five dollars plus costs for failing to stop at the intersection.
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Hagerstown
Waynesboro
Alvin L Stevens
Kenneth G. Davis
Giovoano Pennes
Davis
Bank Branch Robbery in Dundalk St Helena Bank
Three men robbed the Dundalk St Helena Provident Savings Bank in Baltimore area, taking 2300 in cash and several coin bags from the safe. Teller Edward Mullenix, 21, was struck and told to stay quiet as the bandits fled in a black sedan after briefly searching for 15000 from an armored car delivery.
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Baltimore
Dundalk- St. Helena
Provident Savings ‘Bank
Edward
Mullinix
Telegraph Trail at Colonial Theatre Opens With Beloved Cast
The Telegraph Trail opens at the Colonial Theatre starring Leon Schlesinger's four star Western, a drama of pioneers pushing telegraph lines westward with Army support. It also features The Lost Special serial and the Whispering Shadow with Bela Lugosi. Continuous matinee and evening showings. Bargain prices for a Barrymore feature following.
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Leon Schlesinger
Colonial Theatre
U. S
Bela Lugosi
Karl Dane
Ategular
Byler and Hart
Virginia Piper
Doris Silcox
Kammielhorn
Karmeikorn
The
Maryland Today
Buster Keaton
Jimmy Durante
Jack Dempsey
Maryland News
Maryland
Metro
New York
Rasputin and
America
Barrymores
John
Lionel
Ethel
Daring Daghters at Henrys Theatre Promises Glamour
Tower film Daring Daghters opens Monday at Henrys Theatre. The plot follows two blonde gold diggers in a big city. Marian Marsh and Sean Marsh star, labeled as glamorous working girls with strong acting talent.
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Henrys Theatre
Tower
Marian Marsh
Sean Marsh
Misses Marsh
Hood
Visitors and family updates from Mount Airy Ridge
March notes from Mount Airy Ridge list visitors to the Murray home and local families. Entries include Mr. and Mrs. Rush Myers, Clifford Angle, Melcher Harsh, Raymond Buchanan and daughters Janie and Geraldine, Mrs. Chas Hykes, Miriam Hykes, Nancie Martin, and others. The Pittenger household hosts relatives and guests from Washington County and Hagerstown. Several health and illness mentions appear, including bronchitis, tonsil surgery, and a sore throat.
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Mt. Airy Ridge
L. F. Murray
Rush Myers
Clifford Angle
Melcher Harsh
Raymond Buchanan
Janie and
Geralding
Chas
Hykes
Miriam Hykes
Nancie Martin
Thos. A. Pittenger
Lillie M. Ditto
Washington County
Edna Spickler
Harry Long
H. F. Pittenger
Clyde Sprankle
Helen
Paul
Preston Myers
John Hyde
Washington County Hospital
Irvin Pittenger
David Hollinger
Nannie Martin
T. A. Pittenger
Austin W. Toms
Boyd Holtzman
Smith
Albert Fabuson
Bessie Johnson
Hagerstown
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FAS
Altolfa
DR. Cameron
Roney Bros
Washington St
Franklin and Jonathan Streets
Hagerstown Brewing Co
Grand Bldg
Maytag Electric Washers Home Furniture Co. 113
Potomac St
Burnett
Bird Seed
Howard
Balto
Riverside
Clty
Montgomery Ward Co
Aladdin
Harry S, Myers
Fresh Meats
Chicago Market Company
Best Paint
SUN Proof
Franklin
Maine
Louis J. Brann
Berkeley’ County
Frigidaire
Potomac Edison CO
Towals Caskey Baking Co
RED Cross Mattress
iMiller’s Furniture Store
Bob Steele
ALBO
Joann Marsh
Mount Airy Ridge
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East
Washington’ St
Keaton
Jimmy
Durante
Marrie Melody Cartoon
Maryland Newe
Wee
Barrymore
Royal Family of the Theatre
Rasputin
Bon & Girls
Crab Ryler & Mart
Black Face
Ace
Vingenta Pierce
Popular Sense
Dorts
Silcox
Tr Derre
Eis
Firat
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