Feud at Cumberland Court House ignites deadly gun duel
At Cumberland Court House on August 1 a feud between Garrett and Donald McRae factions sparked a pistol battle among Black residents. Isham White died and several others were wounded as deputies and Lynchburg police arrived. Coroner Dr Vaughan was tied up with a separate Larkin Garrett trial when the shooting occurred.
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Garratts
Donald McRae
Isham White
Coonera
W.L. Vaughan
Larkin Garrett
Negral
Lynchsburg
Murder search delays in Isham White case at court
Reports indicate no arrests have been made and no search for the murderer of Isham White has begun. White was said to be an adherent of the McRae faction by those who knew him at the court square.
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Lsboritrs
Isham White
White
McRae
Cumberland Valley Firemen Plan 1924 Convention
The twenty second annual convention of the Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association will meet in this city on Wednesday and Thursday, August 29 and 30. Committees from local companies arrange events. The opening session is at Pioneer Hook and Ladder Hall at 0.30 o'clock August 29, with the convention plate to be selected.
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Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Pioneer Hook and Ladder
Noted polar explorer among 31 charged in mail fraud case
Thirty-one defendants including Dr. Frederick A. Cook were indicted in Los Angeles on charges of using the mails to defraud in a Texas oil swindle investigation. The Oil Operators' Trust and a Cook-linked company are named, with numerous victims listed.
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International
Wewa
Los Angeles
Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Texas
Oil Operators’ Trust
Cook
Morris And Handy On Maryland Bill
Jock K Morris and Haimstrod A Hanty, top amateurs on the Maryland Theatre program, return tonight to vie for laurels. Last week they drew a capacity crowd, winning top honors among bright amateur acts, both local boys making their first audience impact.
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Jock K. Morris
Haimstrod A. Hanty
Inca
Maryland Theatre Lash
Laurels
Keith
Morris
Handy
Old Home Week Arrivals Light Up Greencastle
Greencastle August 1 reporters note visitors for Old Home Week. Baltimore linotype operator B Frank Palmer arrives aboard for the celebration. David D. King and brother Charles King of Chicago with Edward Angle also arrive. Max Hellane from Washington visits his parents on East Franklin Street. Arthur Sedberry and family from Baltimore stay with John Crankleton on East Baltimore Street. Decorators busy, businesses and homes display Old Glory. Dr Hugh Reynolds of Gary, Indiana arrives for the week. Three carloads of beer pelted in Philadelphia. August and September still ahead.
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Greencastle
Frank Palmer
Baltimore
Baltimore Sun
Hag
David D. King
Jerome B. King
Chicago
Chas. St. King
Edward Angle
Max
Hellane
Washington
Gu Jis
East Franklin Street
Arthur Sedberry
Jom Crankleton
Hugh Reynolds
Gary
Ind
Experts to testify on Kepner murder case hearings
In the Kepner murder case, witnesses including small arms experts are summoned for the trial next Tuesday. Defense plans to use experts to support the theory of death by self-inflicted gunshot. Attorneys Weinberg and Motter are involved in preparing the defense in Washington. State's Attorney Anders has resumed work after jury investigations.
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Evan Kepner
Frederick
Grace Siomone Kepner
Leo Weinberg
Guy Hk.motter
Kepner
Washington
Mr. Weinberg
Aaron R. Anders I
Chewsville U B church festival postponed by rain
Rainy evening postpones the Chewsville festival to a new date. U B church services listed for Sunday include Sunday School at 9 a m and preaching with C H services at 8 p m. Local visitors from Appletown Keelysville Vinoy Bridge Bookshoro and Vinoy Bridge visit area families.
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U. B
Bynday
Daniel Green
George
Harry
Green
Roy Line
Keelysvile
Basel Sneckenberger
Clarence Stuffer
Bookshoro
Chas. Baker
Clarence Easterday
Vinoy Bridge
Willow Grove Park Special Concert and Dance Night
Coming Pack Mills Orchestra performs at Willow Grove Park Friday August 3. Event features dancing from 8:30 pm to midnight with a special Retno engagement.
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Pack Mills
Willow Grove Park
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Victor
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Hagerstown
Uatthry CO
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ING
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Chewsville
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Ludwig Motor Co
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Hagerstown Tire CO
Potomac St. Hagerstown, Md
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Shee
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Ste Odimtolen Md
Igation Service
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Maryland Surety & Trust CO
Washington Square
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