Accused Klav Leader Surrenders to Police in Indiana
In Indianapolis on April 20 David C Sterbencon, known as Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan in India, surrendered to Sheriff Omer Hawkins. He faces a first degree murder indictment over the death of 25 year old Madge Oberholtzer. Accompanied by Earl Gentry and Far Klenck, his lieutenants, charged with him in the murder indictment.
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Indianapolis
Incl
David C. Sterbencon
Otrand Dragon
Ku Klux Klan
India
Omer Hawkins
Madge Oberholtzer
Neal
Earl Gentry
Far Klenck
Storm destroys towns as heavy winds hit Maryland farms
A violent Sunday storm battered Frederick and surrounding counties, injuring residents and wrecking buildings. In Allegany and Washington areas, theaters and homes suffered extensive damage as high winds toppled bricks, uprooted trees, and shattered glass, with Farm and Willanport losses reported and railroad bridges affected.
Will Pay Damages To Auto In Which Three Were Hurt
Benjamin F. Fritz of Mercersburg Pa owner of the car involved in a collision near Clear Spring yesterday will pay the repairs to the Cumberland auto. Lloyd Cosa John E B Sandbower and M Weavey of Cumberland were injured and treated. Frank Boward and W H Fisher were dropped by Deputy Sheriff Cushwa after claiming they were in the Pennsylvania car but not driving. The Pennsylvanians stopped to help.
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Benjamin F. Fritz
Mercereburg
Clear Spring
Cumberland
Thes
Lloyd Cosa
John EB. Sandbower
Furry M. Weavey
Cumberlasd
Waaver
Gigan
Clearspring
Hagerstown
Frank €. Boward
W. H. Fisher
Bowers
Cushwa
Juation Bower
Pennsylvania
Pennay
Larceny Charge Against Henry Nonnis Hearings Set Tomorrow
Henry Nonnis colored will face hearing tomorrow at 4 o clock on larceny charges for stealing an overcoat salt and gloves from Rev George Warwick colored pastor of 11 Blooms avenue. He will be represented by an attorney. Roy Osborne charged with being drunk was jailed for five days in default of a fine. PAID FINES R. Lea Miller paid costs of 6.23 at a prior hearing before Justice Scott Bower for assault battery and drunk and disorderly charges.
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Henry Nonnis
Jen & Hearng
Rev
George & Warwick
Pas
Blooms Avenue
R. Lea Miller
Scott Bower
Hig Wats
Roy Osborne
Station Wrecked by Heavy Blast Bank Robbery
A heavy blast wrecked a station and loot valued in the tens of dollars was left. Barges of burlap sacks and a vault door indicate thieves tried to force the safe while offices and warehouse were ransacked. The robbers failed to cash the deposits as this was the fifth such theft in years.
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Nuor
Eves
Yvalia
Deaths of Mrs Sophie Mansfield and local figures in Pittsburgh and Sharpsburg
Obituaries note Mrs Sophie Mansfield of Pittsburgh aged about 0 died of cancer at home. funeral planned at Zion Reformed Church. also obituary for Robert F Delaney of Sharpsburg age 72 who died after long illness. funeral Wednesday at 2 pm. additional notices for Mary Agar Arvin and Marry Agar related deaths and scattered memorials in the area.
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Sophie Mansfield
J. M. Mansfeld
Pittsburgh
Migs Creer
Hagerstown
Blew
Zion Reformed Church
Tits Cits
William O
Charles F. Eh
Manfield
Potomac Avenue
Lin Zion Neturmed
Ghared Yard
Robert F. Delaney
Sharpsburg
Mr. Delaney
Tnst- Thess
Mex
Nellis Henner
Philadel
Phian
John Murray
Theodore
Robert, Jr
John
Frank
Thomas
Victor
Washington
Anne Rennler
Lilie Lakia
John McGraw
Tme
Klinger
Buriat
Mountain View Cemetary
Wind Damage Strikes Morgan County Towns
A violent wind tore through Berkeley Springs and surrounding Morgan County areas causing extensive property damage. Windows shattered, roofs lifted, and multiple buildings including shops and homes suffered destruction. Fire crews and volunteers assessed damage as residents repaired and sheltered.
Babe Ruth Out Until May 1st
New York April 26 Babe Ruth remains hospitalized at St Vincent s Hospital after his operation. Doctors say recovery is slow and unlikely to permit his return to the Yankees before the first week of May, as the team struggles in recent games.
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New York
Beth
St Vincent’s Hospital
Ex-Senator with Long Career and Maryland Ties
The article chronicles John Walter Smith born February 5, 1845 in Snow Hill Worcester County. He rose from early hardships to hold offices from State Senate to U.S. Senator and Governor, building lumber and insurance enterprises, influencing reform measures, and facing electoral defeats and legal developments in Baltimore and Maryland politics.
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Meany
State Senate
House of Reapre
United States
John Walter Smith
Snow EN
Worcester County
John Walter
Charlotté (Whillington) Smith
Baltimore
Snow Hil
Smith
Ephraim K. Wilson
Witson
Olf
Mary Prunes Richardson
Upion
Artiny D. Poser
Smith Sie
Showili
Wires Crippled by Severe Weather Across States
Telegraph wires were knocked out by electrical storms sweeping Illinois Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania and New York yesterday afternoon. Property damage was heavy as telegraph and telephone lines went out of service across multiple areas.
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New York
Illinois
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvank
Teela
Rebels Hanged in Constantinople during Turkish crackdown
April 20 report says 23 Kontstant rebels were executed today in the district aisle by Turkish Federal troops. Also contains brief items on building permits for two residents, and local grain and commodity quotations from Baltimore and Hagerstown, including wheat, corn, oats, and other prices.
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Constantinople
Kontistant
War Department eases parole rules for military prisoners
Washington April 20. The War Department announced a policy shift toward leniency for military prisoners. Regulations now allow parole eligibility after one third of the sentence is served, with a minimum of nine months served.
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Washington
War Department
Paris Chauffeurs Propose Death Penalty for Pedestrian Fatalities
Paris on April 20 reports taxi drivers protesting a new city ordinance that would revoke licenses after fatal pedestrian crashes. Drivers argue the rule risks their livelihoods, while police used revolvers to restrain looser crowds at Place de la Concorde. Clarence Colgin, jailed two weeks ago for drunkenness, faces a $10 fine after a guilty plea. Music teacher Charles M. Casse has purchased property near Paramount and plans to move.
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Paris
Paria
Place de la Concorde
Clarence Colgin
Charles M. Casse
Kawland
Paramount
Ubere
Brewers Lose in High Court
Washington April 20 M J Dempasy William Walsl and the Keyn tons Trewley Company Lackawanna County Pa convicted of contempt of court for ignoring injunction against violation of prohibition failed today in the United States Supreme Court to secure a review of their cases. Dempsey and Walsh were each fined 1000 dollars and sentenced a year in jail the company was fined 1000 dollars.
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Washington
M. J. Dempasy
William Walsl
Keyntons Trewley Company
Lackawanna County
United States Supreme Court
Dempsey
Walsh
Wix Wiontha
Women judges in town election spark historic firsts
Miss Tella Anna and Miss Carrie Towa appointed as judges by Emmissvors, with Miss Rowe handling voter registration. They become the first women to serve in such a role in the town, while the article notes a separate robbery and market summaries in Goshen and New York.
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Tella Anna
Carrie Towa
Emmissvors
Rowe
Golera
Lowa
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Detroit
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McDowell Avenue
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Canada
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