Harrisburg deputy dies during attempted arrest in Hancock
Heller, a 71 year old Hancock deputy game warden for ten years, collapsed and died while leading a party to arrest an alleged deserter at Herbert Bishops home six miles west of Hancock. The party, including Army men and Constable Barnhart, returned to Hancock after a fatal seizure. cause listed as apoplexy superinduced by indigestion. Heller is survived by his widow Fannie and several children and is remembered as a longtime Hancock figure. Funeral planned Wednesday at the Presbyterian church in Hancock with burial in Creasepring.
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Herbert Bishop
Hancock
Siding Hill
U. S. Army
Frank Heller
Heller
Hencock
G. Henderson
Justion
Henlorgon
Kita
Bishop
Swerty
Hancorki
Tabler
Elven
Gama
Creasepring
Bernie Diepricott
Rose Barnuart
Maria Adamns
Brugewick
Wrosker
Cyrua Heller
Galtinare
L. Beard
Presbyterian Clarean
John &, ‘Prettyman
Clesrapring
Batted Ball Knocks Man Out at Local Baseball Game
During a Sunday afternoon game between Haxeretown Juniora and Williemeport, Victor Martin grocer of South Potomac Street was struck in the head by a foul ball. He collapsed to the ground, received attention, and was taken to a physician's office where he remained unconscious for about twenty nine minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haxeretown
Williemeport
Victor Martin
South Potomac Streat
Matin
Batarn Ranch
Multiple Injuries From Industrial Accident Claims
Workers suffered rib and finger injuries after being crushed or struck by falling or moving equipment at various sites along Route 7 and nearby yards. Philip Flocher, Tony Gollard, and W. G Rider required medical treatment for foot and hand injuries. A father and son, Charisa Kretsinger and son, contracted typhoid fever from contaminated water during a trip, reported in serious condition.
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Ewor
Bizobeth Etroot
W. M
Tony Gollard
Summer Street
Doptor
Charisa K. Kratsinger
Springheld Farm
Williamaport
Kretsinger
Fa Bellerad
Potomad
Girls Report Still Found In Hills After Prohibition Search
Prohibition agents and revenue scouts hunted in Pen-Mar and Buena Vista camps but found no stills. Several girls observed a concealed, well-equipped still with copper tubing and a water tank, plus some whiskey notes. They alerted outsiders and fled, leaving reports of a hidden operation and possible relocation by visiting men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Revenue
Pen-Mar Hida
Legion
Buena Vista
Cortha Matt Road
Cartaker
Buena Viate Inn
Big dirigible crosses ocean on trial flight and mishap
United Press report says the Amoerlosa dirigible left its hangar at 7 AM for an Atlantic trial. An accident was hinted but denied by American aircraft officers. The ZRR plans a Sunday departure from Parliament for America weather permitting. Fifty aboard, including twenty one Americans.
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United Preason Howes
Basite
Lieut. Pinker
Naval Air Attache
United Press
Missing youths Carter and Miller vanish from Hill home
George Carter 18 and Miller 12 of Hill ran away yesterday morning after declaring they would not return. Authorities in Martinsburg and nearby cities pursued leads but located them only in Martinsburg and later Martesburg where they discussed visiting friends. Carter is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, 16 years old, wearing brown hat and tan shoes. Miller about 6 feet tall in blue suit and tan English shoes.
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George Carter
John
Miller
Hill
Carter
Maplevite
Baturday
Paltos
Martesburg
Yasterfay
Martinsburg
Young Carter
Kaatan
Testimony Heard On Compensation Claim For Injuries
Commissioner George J Eppler heard testimony in the case Wesley M Clopper versus contractor for injuries at the M O A building 94 North Potomac Street on October 32 1920. Clopper was awarded 18 weekly compensation through April 5 with a possible extension sought by attorney J W Wolfinger. Also heard was the compensation case of Mrs Viola Humbertson Cumberland whose husband Russell Humbertson was killed in an automobile accident near Huseratovy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conmbistoner
George J. Eppler
Gonmtasalon
Cnea
Wesley M. Clopper
George DB. McO. Wolf
North Potomac Atrvet
Clipper
J. W. Wolfinger
Lastiwony
Viola Humbertson
Roumpberland
Russell Humbertson
Huseratovy
Waa Cantina
Mood Seeks Democratic Nomination for City Primary
A report outlines Harry Mood placing as candidate for Shari in the Democratic primary. The item notes withdrawal implications from the rugw and lists three candidates Fort, Grangton, and Iaith as contenders in the city race.
West Virginia Ford Found Wreck on Pike
A wrecked Ford was found along Sharpsburg Pike about a mile north of the city early this morning. The vehicle bore West Virginia license plates but no owner could be located. The car was badly damaged with blown tires, radiator smashed, and overall ruin.
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Sharpsburg Pike
Senate Deficiency Bill Passes In Tight Vote
The deficiency bill totaling forty eight million five hundred thousand dollars for the shipping board and two hundred thousand dollars for the disarmament conference was approved by the Senate by a vote of fifty to sixteen. Eight Democrats supported it and two Republicans Ben Borah Idaho and La Follette Wisconsin voted against.
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United Teen
Ashinton
Shipping Board
Senate Today
Itty
Ben. Borah
Idaho
la Foliette
Winsconsin
MUCH SECRECY HIDES ACTION OF THE IRISH
A Dublin based council of local organization leaders gathers to review the British peace offer. The Vatican reportedly urged a peaceful settlement as details remain guarded and no contents are disclosed by those who viewed the message delivered to President de Valera.
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United Br
Dublin
Fata Council
Rand
da Valera
Bromers
Tnsr Ginn Fein
Cleelas
Vatican
Missing suitcase valued at $100 reported by Fox
Edmund K. Fox reported to police yesterday afternoon that a leather suit case containing clothing and valuables valued at over $100 was taken from his car on South Jonathan Street after he parked near noon. The incident occurred before Willow Grove where Rotar Stud lunches at noon on Thursday.
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Edmund K. Fox
H Street
N.W
Washington
Popelice
South Jonathan Street
Willow Grove
Noo
Confession Of Six Million Dollar Ring In Chicago
Chicago Aug 23 A complete confession of the workings of a six million dollar swindle ring was given by Rudolph Cohn as authorities widen a round up of gang members. Cohn described large schemes involving hundreds of thousands of dollars and named associates tied to an alleged security house and spurious notes. Federal agents say the gang swindled Davis for about 2.6 million, aided by a letter seeking funds and threats of exposure.
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United Prena
Chicago
Rudolph Cohn
Cohn
Clinnin
Citunin
W. Davis
Tall Monzive
Davis
Becauas
Awludlers
Apuri and
Charles Frauah
Wolf of la Bally
John W. Worthington
Wea
Oficiala
Dubmt
Coba
Colem
Lumcher Co
Dot
Man Grieves Wife Ends Life in Revolver Suicide
William J. Wiland 48 of Chambersburg shot himself after his wife’s death last February. He died after being found with a head wound at his brother in law John B. Keller’s home. Family members were away when the incident occurred near the rear balcony. another shot was fired from the area. Survived by his mother Mrs Annie Witeng and brothers and sisters including BK Wiland Harrisburg and J F Wiland Hagerstown.
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William J. Wiland
Chamberaturg
Wiland
John B. Keller
Chambersburg
Mr. Witand
Acarc
Revolyar
Ehs Tome
Wizard
Mca
Annie Witeng
Faderal Streat
Ape
Loater
Alaters
Coal price rise predicted by dealers this winter
Dealers forecast coal prices increasing within 80 days as tax boosts from Pennsylvania State mine taxes raise costs. Ritchey Cost Co. head Charles A. Ritchey and Cushwa Coal Co. chief Victor M. Cushwa warn of a 45 to 60 percent price lift, prompting Hagerstown buyers to secure supplies early. Report also notes slacksmen linked to threatening letter case near Madison Maddox incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Ritchey
Ritchey Cost Co
Victor M. Cushwa
Cushwa Coal Co
Pennsylvania
Tt News
Rencon
Hagerstown
Seek Escaped Rum Runners After Virginia Capes Dash
Federal agents pursue five rum runners laden with quarter million dollars worth of whiskey after a bold dash through the Virginia Capes. A heavy guard remained at the capes as Manning and other patrols intensified the hunt in Chesapeake waters and tributaries from Nassau to Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Norfolk
Virginia Capes
Two
Capes
First Story of Mutiny Told Abroad the Panama River
A partially readable dispatch from New York dated August 83 reports the initial mutiny aboard the Panama River vessel Alttanog. The crew began mutinous acts prompting guards to be stationed as the stoner arrived with armed guards pacing near the Anoka. Several crew members were wounded or missing as the event unfolded at sea.
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New York
Panama River
Alttanog
State Women Meet in October
The State convention of the Womans Missionary Society of the Maryland Synod, Lutheran Church, will be held in the first week in October at the Lutheran Church in Williamsport. Between 100 and 150 delegates will attend. Mrs. Nichols of Washington is president. The territory covers Maryland, Washington, Martinsburg and Lovettsville, VA. Important matters on salon work in the Lutheran church will be discussed at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the’ Mary
Tha Asuslona
Primary Ballots Prepared for September Election
The Election Supervisors prepare the copy for the ballots to be used at the primary vote on September 9. It lists 41,800 ballots with 800 ballot boxes. Each voter will have 140 voting places, and the ballot design features white and colored sections with bold names. Wart 264
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H. Frank Heller
Wai
Gumberland
Philip B. Flocher
Heplar
A. Wareham
U.S
Atlantic
Lakehurst
N. J
John Keaton
Mapleville
United Prema
Beaver Webb
George Milas
Lake Forest
Benjamin Bohr
Miles
J. Baaver Webb
J. Pierponk Morgan
Nimhatad
Felanda
Thomas Leonard
Central Park
Commissioner Eppler
Clopper
W. VA
Ford
Pike
Lantus Bullard
Standart Ot Company
Aatercortiia
W.va
Franktia Atraat
Gavaral Taal
Senate
Rudolph & Cohn
Wm. L. Wiland
Misa Nency Maddox
Avills
Sean
Federal Dry
Atlantic Coast
Lutheran Mission
Wrsport
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