Desperate Drive Against Vice Nets Five Arrests in Hagerstown
Police sweep targets houses in West Church Street area as six people are charged with disorderly conduct and related offenses. Officers seize diaries and property, listing Orleens Sailes Ambrove and others, amid ongoing crackdown on crime. Court actions set for next day.
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West Church
Orleens Sailes
Ambrove
Crum
W. M. Bailey
Tees Carton
A& Tienen
Frost Likely If Clouds Clear Tomorrow Morning
A weather note from Primita Weaterm Maryland forecasts frost unless skies stay cloudy. Forecaster warns frost could damage crops like apples from last week's cold snap, with temperatures around 47 degrees and a falling mercury trend.
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Maryland
Jug
Communists May Call Day Strike Open Letter
TARLIN April 28 Communists in an Open Letter today suggested a 24 hour general strike by the proletariat to mark Hindenburg's entry into Germany. An open letter to Tote Hulme and addressed to the socialists enlarges treason. Observers see this as a move to polarize and influence election defeat.
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Tarlin
Union
Paletariat
Hindenburg
Gertin
Tote Hulme
Polile
Doctor Struck by Trolley Car Has Close Call
Dr J M Wertz a monument physician of North Jotomas street narrowly escaped serious harm when struck by a large passenger trolley on the Williamsport line near Virginia avenue in front of the Yowmay home. He sprang back onto the curb as the car descended the grade. He sustained only bruises and drove his car home. Motorman Rowe credited the car’s slow speed and whistle signals for avoiding a worse outcome.
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J. M. Wertz
Jotomas Street
Cara
Williamsport
Yowmay
Virginia Avenue
Cumberland Valley
Migsleian
Bowman
Eito
Ita Railroad
Dr. Wortz
Haserstend
Rowe
Philadelphia trolley crash injures numerous riders
April 28 Philadelphia reports say a southbound trolley collided with an eastbound car on Morris Street, injuring more than a dozen. Motormen were hospitalized at St Agnes with about ten hurt. police reported serious conditions.
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Philadelphia
Aeelton
Morria
Pretty Driver Weds Policeman Who Reprimands Her for Speed
A romance stemming from a speeding reprimand culminated in a wedding at St John’s Lutheran Church in Harrisburg. Miss Henderson and Corporal Ottis Dialder of the Pennsylvania Motor Patrol married after a friendship blossomed into love. The groom, praised as handsome, attracted attention from many passing drivers.
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Mlna
Iaco Honierson
Harriaburg
Ottis Dialder
Hannaylvania Motor Patrol
Piso
Harrisburg
St. John's Lutheran Church
J. Edward Harrs
Offeer
Noy
Mins
Henderson
Cupid
Rus
Leva Haself
Harvard Lampoon Faces Post Ban Over Obscene Images
Harvard authorities consider banning the Harvard Lampoon magazine for objectionable pictures and literature. Post office officials in Washington paused shipments as editors protest suppression, with changes to the cover and nude imagery but vow to fight.
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Cambridge, Masa
Washington
Harvard Advocate
Postofica
Fatally Hurts Reported In Hazardous Device Incident
In London on April 28 a secretary to the Mayor of Royana near Sofa was fatally hurt and another person injured during an attempted arrest of a suspicious character. The suspect escaped, leaving a concealed hazardous device in a bag.
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London
Royana
Sofa
Sofia
Fifty killed in Mex riots hit Nogales and Magdalena
In Nogales and Magdalena Sonora Mexico intense rioting erupted during an election uproar leaving about fifty dead and sixty wounded, many fatally, as reports reached Nogales today. A separate note says the Comoulel Tre Co of Uly city will open a Chambersburg branch soon with George Sayer named as manager of the new store.
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Nogales
Ariz
Pitty Paraons
Kixty
Noes
Magdalena
Sonora
Mexico
Chambersburg
Comoulel Tre Co
Uly City
George Sayer
Coriingrly Ragmayor
Kelly
Springfield Tire Co
Thin City
Mystery surrounds shooting of wealthy sport woman
In New York on a grim April day, Gloria Bryan, a wealthy sport figure, was found shot in her Brooklyn apartment. Neighbors reported hearing a shot and found her wounded. she was taken to Kings County Hospital. Police say the bullet appears to have come from her own rifle, though the case remains unresolved.
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New York
Gloria Bryan
Judgo Hall
Brooklyn
Kings County Hospital
Potica
To Start Work On New High School
Wark of Cumberland's new Scator High School will be started immediately. Contract for the erection of the school was let yesterday, it will cost $284,000. The building will be of brick and reinforced concrete, it will be completed by July 1926. SILING PIKE The State Roads Commission has forea of iron olllog the Williamsport pike from Williamsport toward Ha cern The work hay Trached.
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Wark of Cumberland
Scator High
Siling
State Roads Commission
Williamsport
Hindenburg to Govern Germany With Three Word Policy
Hanover Germany April 28 Former field marshal and President-Elect Paul von Hindenburg announced his policy in three words God to work. Chancellor Luther discussed inauguration formalities and cabinet retention with Hindenburg. The Dawes plan adherence remains a key feature of the new administration.
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Hanover
Germany
Paul von Hindenburg
Talker
Lalkad
Lither
Comgrandla
Vital Poluta
Ung
Lindenburg
Prasit
Paul von Windenburg
Luther
Opium Seizure Reported at U S Penitentiary
In Atlanta on April 26, authorities seized an opium consignment valued at 5600, delivered to the U S Penitentiary. Warden Tom W Snook reported the drug was raw and conti not, noting it was turned over to a trusty and then concealed among prisoners.
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Atlanta
U. S
Heratday
Tom W. Snook
Mt Cang
Judge Gillan Not To Be Candidate
Judge W Rwid Gillin of Franklin County Pa announced he will not seek re election saying the county deserves a younger, more vigorous judge. A cow and a heifer reportedly strayed from a farmer near Crowaville. the cow belongs to John Burger and the heifer to Charing Weddie near Hagerstown. Sheriff’s office probes horse theft and a large number of chickens reported stolen last week.
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W. Rwid Gillin
Yerra
Franklin County
Gow
Crowaville
John Burger
Helfer
Charing Weddie
Hageratown
Ahertt
Britain Returns to Gold Standard After War Strain
Washington April 28 news reports Britain is reverting to the gold standard. The move follows significant postwar financial restructuring and is linked to broader Dawes era economic policies. Treasury Department observers note implications for currency stability and international finance.
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Washington
Great Britain
Wan
Flight Postponed In City Amid Weather Concerns
A local flight was delayed due to worsening weather conditions. Officials advised travelers to monitor updates as crews worked to secure the aircraft and confirm new departure times.
Roofing Company Is Incorporated in New York
The Hasendrawn Bauting and Trig Company, the tune edn incorporated WH a cupid stack oof LYON, pur SUM, the office at Qe concert is Bas SUH dueoet, The incorporators are Tharry Colfman, Hlakeraton Murray i Kean York, Bao and G. Artine Alor jadou and Th. Miller, Willieiaporl.
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Hasendrawn Bauting and Trig Company
Tune
Edn
Lyon
Qe Concert
Bas Suh Dueoet
Tharry Colfman
Hlakeraton Murray i Kean York
Bao
G. Artine Alor Jadou
Th. Miller
Willieiaporl
Klan Objects to Negroes at Red Lion Pennsylvania
Masked Ku Klux Klan members protested the employment of Black workers at the Meads tobacco factory in Red Lion. Hooded demonstrators burned a cross near the workers quarters and set off bombs as several hundred gathered. Circulators blamed the demonstration on alleged Ku Klux Klan activity in the area. A walnut mallet from a Washington county church memory was shown in the report.
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KLAN
Red Lion, PA
Meads Tobacco Factory
Redlon
Ku Klux Kkat
Ory
Prat
Virginia Avenue
Caleb Wyand
Keodyaville
Supt. Hayman Presents Washington County Budget
Edgar T. Hayman superintendent of roads submitted a $194,600 budget proposal to the Board of County Commissioners for a comprehensive road program. The plan, based on a 28 cent tax rate per $150 assessed value, mirrors last year’s rate though 26 cents was fixed previously. The commissioners will review the request as the bond plan and road needs are weighed.
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Washington County
Board of County Commissioners
Edgar T. Hayman
Hayman
Boys Held for Attempted Robbery in Maperstown
Two youths, Sambo Miller aged 0 and Donald Hoke aged 12, were brought before Judge Lean R. Yourtoo on charges of attempting to rob Byerly's department store. They were spotted climbing a ladder placed at the rear of the store but escaped. they were pursued to West Washington Street. A hearing is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
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Maperstown
Sambo" Miller
Donald Hoke
Lean R. Yourtoo
Byerly
West Washington Sty
Worthingy
Germans Learn New Alcohol Formula Floods U S with Cheap Grade
Washington April 23 A flood of a new cheap alcohol formula described as Me Hyhol alcohol is reported to be entering the United States from Ca Mevhalhae. Tests are underway in government labs to confirm the product and its production cost. American alcohol makers fear the German liquid will undercut prices and disrupt business.
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U.S
Washington
Pablo
United States
Praklitian
No hard boiled methods planned by new dry chief
A chaotic report details a reorganization plan for enforcing temperance laws, naming General JC and Treasury officials. It describes stronger enforcement, changes in leadership, and ongoing investigations, while noting the absence of a drastic new crackdown. The piece mentions the Prohibition Commissioner and tied-up operations amid political maneuvering and public speculation.
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Washington
JC. Auleesys
Tt. A. Haynes
Iresbury
Caplet
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