Senator King backs Wilson as disarmament delegate
Senator King told United Press that Woodrow Wilson should be a leading American delegate at the disarmament conference. He said Wilson’s health allows active legal work and that Wilson has done more than any man to promote disarmament and world peace, making him a standout figure for the era.
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United Pren
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Senator King
TVNR
Anata
Ulal
United Press
King
Wilson
Harding
Sen. King
Five Thousand For Husband Death Claim Filed
Mrs Viola Humbartson of Cumberland and her two children seek 5000 dollars for the death of husband Russell Humbertson killed March 18 on the state road west of Hagerstown while driving a taxi. Commissioner Hopler will hear the claim in Cumberland tomorrow with W P Wachter counsel for the insurance company. Further testimony likely in Hagerstown next Tuesday when Hopler visits to hear more compensation claims. Building permit: James Waters 724 Chestnut garage ax16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Humbartson
Cumberland
Russell H. Humbertson
Hagerstown
Humbertaon
Hopler
State Industrial Accident Commission
W. P. Wachter
All City
Isurance Company
Moonshiners Top Mountain Areas Reported Bootlegging
Moonshiners and bootleggers are said to operate from bushes near Pen-Mar with 13 stills reported at Charmain and Fountaindale. A man stored 11 barrels of whiskey and ran a small syndicate, while a Hamburg native sold 20 quarts at a Lutheran Reunion Day. A bootlegger with a suitcase allegedly handed liquor to patrons from the Blue Mountain House path, then moved on. Detectives and Western Maryland Railway officers have two to three suspects under surveillance and aim to seize offenders before Beasox closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pen-Mar
Charmain
Fountaindale
B Mall Syndicate
Eammitsburg
Blue Mountain House
Western Maryland Railway
Beasox
Floridian Landstreet Plans Smithsburg Summer Home
G Frank Landstreet of Malms Florida visiting his sister Rev F 9 Landstreet pastor at Smithsburg buys Hoy D Newman residence on Maple avenue as summer home. He is a wealthy Floridian and plans to spend summers in Smithsburg and winters in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Frank Landstreet
Malms
Fife
F. 9. Landstreet
Methodist Church
Smithsburg
Smiithsburg
Hoy D. Newman
Maple Avenue
Petition Seeks Fixed Taxi Rates For Hagerstown
William Thurston backs a city taxi rate to end fare guessing by riders. A petition circulating among drivers asks for a city set rate to be approved by the Mayor and Council, proposing five cents per block with a minimum and a cap, aiming to curb excessive charges.
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Hagerstown
Taxi
Bass Furnishing Sport For Fishers Near Williamsport
Fishermen report good luck with bass in the Potomac near Williamsport. George Murray and Alex Burns led with the best string and a 4 pound bass. Col F F Goddard hauled 16 bass from riffles below Williamsport, the river in fine condition. A new Weaver couple Mr and Mrs B L Weaver celebrate the revival of a baby boy born at 346 West Sidneyanne Street.
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Potomac
Williamsport
George Murray
Alex Burns
Col
F. F. Goddard
Weaver
Sidneyanne
Death by Suicide on Maugansville Farm Barn Rafters
Jacob Winters aged over 70 was found dead in his barn at the Maugansville farm, hanging from a rafter. His wife Mary Waters discovered the body around noon. Sheriff Duffey and State's Attorney Wolfinger were notified. investigation to be conducted. He had been in ill health for a year and left for feeding at 11, not seen alive afterward. He is survived by his widow and a daughter Miss Mary Winters of Mauganaville, with brothers believed on the Eastern Shore. The Winters family has lived there for 30 years.
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Maugansville
Jacob Winters
Mary Waters
Winters
Maryland
Mauganaville
Carp May Not Fight Again
Paris August 18 internal injuries from body blows by Jack Dempsey may force Georges Carpentier to retire from boxing. European reports say he will undergo a general physical examination to assess heart and internal organs before any potential return to the ring.
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United Preas
Paris
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Lloyd George vows royal navy to match any foe
In the House of Commons today Lloyd George proclaimed the empire must possess a naval force equal to that of any nation. His statement drew loud cheers from the chamber.
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United Press
London
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Woman Hit by Lightning in Night Storm
Mrs. Thornton Wilhide of 16 Summer Street was struck by lightning while on her mother’s porch about 7:45 PM during a storm. She was unconscious for half an hour and temporarily unable to move. later recovery of arm and partial leg function began. Doctor Warren Miller attends. recovery expected.
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Thornton Wilhide
Summer Street
Wilhide
F. J. Schultz
West
Washington Street
Warren Miller
Postmaster’s Case Continued Until 31
William F. Belawanger, charged with misappropriating 301.60 dollars of U S Post Office money order funds at Highfield, appeared before Federal Commissioner Alex R. Hagner, and the case was continued until the list.
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U.S. Post Ofice
Highfield
Wm. F. Belawanger
Alex R. Hagner
Committee Recommends Action Against Bergdoll Escape Helpers
A congressional committee urges punitive action against several persons tied to Grover Bergdoll’s escape. The report criticizes Samuel Ansell for legal conflicts, Colonel John H. Hunt for lax guards, and L. B. Hart Wood for failing to warn the War Department, while Major Bruce Campbell is exonerated and others face possible disciplinary steps. The Bergdoll case centers on escape while awaiting draft proceedings in Philadelphia.
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Herbert W. Walker
Wnited Pree
Washington
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Philadelphia
House
War Department
Samuel Ansell
Bruce Campbell
L. B. Hart B. Wood
Department of Justice
Wood
Cresson
Boeredoli
Keenly Miss Our Fine Peaches
Residents of Hagerstown and the surrounding county lament a ruined peach season after last March’s freezing blast. The South Mountain belt reports a drastic drop in fruit this year, with abundant, affordable peaches a memory. Only a sparse supply persists from Braddock Heights and the far south, selling at exorbitant prices.
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Hagerstown
Lounty
South Mountain Belt
Braddock Heights
G O P Delegate List Up To Ten
The Republican delegates for the House of Delegates were increased to ten with certificates filed by Garland W. Groh and Philip C. Burgan. A hot primary contest appears likely as leaders aim to avert a fight, but the situation grew beyond control. Real estate agent Moyd Gaver sold two lots on Prospect Place to Russell A. Mideddee during a vacation.
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House of Delegates
Garland W. Groh
Philip C. Burgan
Moyd Gaver
Wast- Yan" Myert
Roasell A. Mideddee
Te Conrk House
Joe FP
Pigeon Delivers Stranded Man Message in Great Relief Effort
A carrier pigeon reached New York with a note from Dr Edwin Heller asking to notify Dan Stnger of the Celleclatra Hotel that he is stranded in the Hoodoo Mountains and needs help and provisions. The message spurred a full relief expedition led by Glen Frost from the Wapegi ranch toward Cody Wyoming to locate Heller.
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United Press
New York
Dan Stnger
Celleclatra
New York City
Heller
Edwin Heller
Theodore Roosevelt
Singer
Glen Frost
Wapegi Ranch
Cody
Wyo
Hayward Faces Long Prison Fight Over Fortunes
Chicago August 18. Big Bill Hayward, W W leader now in Rugata, faces further trouble. Reports say he owes his first wife $500 600 500 in Winkennuces Nevada. If he returns to the United States for the money he could be imprisoned for 20 years.
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United
Chicago
Big Bill Hayward
Rugata
Worl
Winkennuces
Nevada
United States
Sinn Fein and England ready for renewed conflict
Dublin Aug 18 Sinn Fein and England move toward fresh hostilities as the Sinn Fein Parliament debates Lloyd George peace terms behind closed doors at the mansion house. British soldiers rush into Ireland while Dail Eireann members arrive for a secret session to decide the country’s fate. De Valera’s speech spurs nervous preparations and three British troops are posted outside the mansion to identify Sinn Fein forces in case of renewed fighting.
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Ry United
Dublin
Ireland
England
Sinn Fein
Lloyd George
Sinn Feln
Mansion House
Dail Eireann
de Valera
Dais
Six Injuried In Hagerstown By City Cars In Hour
Six people were hit within an hour last night in Hagerstown by automobiles and lightly injured. One boy, Charles Barr, may be seriously injured after an x ray. Multiple victims including Frank Funk Grace Norman Alvin Beachley and Mrs Bolivar Boyd were treated for scratches bruises. A separate incident injured Miss Helen Unseld and two others near Sideling Hill near Cumberland hospital.
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Hagerstown
Charles Barr
Frank Funk
Charles Street
Washington and
Prospect Streets
Grace Norman
Potomac Avenue
Locust Point
Alvin Beachley
East Avenue
Locust
East Washington Streets
Bolivar Boyd
South
C. W. Franks
Snyders Ave
Pennsylvania Street
H. L. Boward
I. M. Wertz
J. Gratsinis
View Street
Bh.a. Wareham
Carrie
Brown
Viola Tu¢Aa
Cumberland Hospital
Mahon And Kelly Back Women’s State Candidates
The Baltimore Democratic Women's Club names 12 women for the State Central Committee and earns backing from both John J. Mahon and Frank Kelly. Mahon and Kelly stated they would support the women's slate and oppose any counter slate from the Women's City Wide Club. Kelly said he has no specific Baltimore woman in mind and will back the slate if it is the final lineup.
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Democratic State Contre Committee
Democratic Women's Club of
Baltimore
John J. Mahon
Frank” Kelly
Kelly
Womens
Staite Central
Prohibition Seizure Ties Up Yacht Venice in Cleveland
United Press reports city officials and federal agents seized the yacht Venice in Cleveland as part of border war against bootleggers. Authorities unloaded liquor while a large force searched for suspects including men and women among the passengers. Separately Washington announced William Z. Gurn to head the Bureau of Investigation under Attorney General Dougherty after a prior clash over liquor policy.
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United Press
Cleveland
Venice
William J. Burns
Fuer M. Carry
Nantes
Prontine
United Preay
Washington
William Z. Gurna
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Naugherty
Allcceed Willan Miyan
Piyia
Wit Shold Hare O
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Washington County
Washington Square
M. E
Ansell
Howard Neagle
Justice Halm
F. Divine
Pigeon
Dr. Heller
Hoodoo Mountain
Hayward
Nancy Carter
Elen
Cumberland County
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