Armed Agents Fire At Boy Stop A Girl
Authorities led by Kieriit Richard Duffey opened a countywide investigation into reports of five armed men in the Washington County hills near Trego. A 17 year old boy was halted and fired upon as he fled, with eight to ten shots said to have missed or struck near him. A 13 year old girl, Polly Gross, was questioned by the same group after being stopped and threatened with arrest for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euuty
Kieriit Richard Duffey
Washington County
West Virginia
Latay
Trego
Ire Hing
Hotus
Polly
Charles Gross
Bari
Russians to Permit Whisky Making in Soviet Union
Moscow reports that private firms and state cooperatives will be allowed to manufacture alcohol and vodka at 40 percent strength starting October 1 under a Central Executive Committee decision. Sales will run through the Soviet Federation. In Frederick, Joan M Hartman, 62, was burned to death on a Rockwell Terrace telephone pole while wiring a radio aerial, likely contacting high tension lines, his body remaining on the pole as firefighters fought the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Soviet Russia
Central Executive Committee
Soviet Federation
Joan M. Hartman
Frederick
Rockwell Terrance
Potomic Enson Company
Hoa
Hail Stones Fatal in Star issivats Destruction Across Banat
In Belgrade on August 29 giant hail stones struck Star issivats killing two people and injuring sixty others. A cyclone devastated Banat plains with destroyed buildings uprooted trees and severed communications. Estimated damage runs to thousands of dollars as another violent storm struck part of Bosnia.
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Belgrade
Serbia
Starissivats
Banat
Bosnia
Lewis may be a candidate for Congress in sixth district
Former congressman David J. Lewin of Allegany County reportedly weighs a run for Congress in the Sixth District next year subject to Democratic primaries. Lewin, ex Tariff Commission member and three term congressman, would challenge incumbent Zihman in a hard fought race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Lewin
Allegany County
Congress
Frederick
Lewis
United States Tariff’ Commission
President Coolidge
Hia
Lewin
Zihiman
Pennsy seeks control of Western Allegheny Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to acquire control of the Western Allegheny Railroad by purchasing its capital stock. Also mentions MR. HOOK III and George Took, with notes on illness and residence in North Canon Avenue.
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Washington
Aus
Pennsylvania Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Allegheny Railroad
Stork
MR. Hook III
George Took
Board of County Commissioners
North
Cannon Avenue
Esveral Nlayn
Hylan Defends Himself Against Smith Besmirching Governor Role
New York August 29. Mayor Hylan, rebutting Governor Smith’s charge of subservience to a super-boss, accuses Smith of besmirching William Randolph Hearst, the ally who helped Smith reach Albany. He recalls Hearst’s support at the 1916 convention and criticizes Smith’s changing stance and privileged lifestyle.
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New York
Hylan
Smith
William Randolph Tlearat
Albany
Hearist
Tammany
Charles F. Murphy
Alfred EB. Smalth
Hearst
Mr. Smith
Oliver Street
Biltmore Itolei
Staubs Held for Driving Auto Drunk
R. T. Staubs was arrested by Officer Jacob Saylor for operating his car while intoxicated. Police found liquor on Staubs at the time of custody. Bail set at $1000. he remained jailed until able to post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Staubs
Jacob Saylor
Staubs
Severe Montana quake rattles Maudlow area
An earthquake of severity struck Maudlow east of Three Forks at 8:45 this morning. The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad agent reported no damage.
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Butte
Montana
Maudlow
Three Forks
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Brookhart Still in Lead in Iowa Senate Recount
Washington August 29 With only two counties left to tally Daniel F Steck reports net gain in the Senate recount at 927 indicating Brookhart still trails Smith W Brookhart Republican opponent in a slim margin as final counts await validation of contested and uncontested ballots
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Daniel F. Steck
Senate
Smith W. Brookhart
Stock
Weekly Weather Forecast Outlook
Forecast for the week begins Monday with mostly fair skies and a chance of local showers at the start and end. Temperatures stay normal or above for most days, with cooler conditions likely Tuesday or Wednesday.
Arctic Expedition Battled Storm in Melville Bay
A Navy Department message reports the MacMillan Arctic Expedition moving southward in Melville Bay encountered a snow storm and heavy seas. The crew faced rough weather as they continued their voyage on the Arctic mission from the Washington dispatch dated August 29.
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MacMillan
North
Washington
Navy Department
MacMillan Arctic
Melville Bay
Navy seaplanes prepare for cross Pacific flight
San Francisco August 29. Navy seaplanes will depart for a Ranstop flight to Hawaii Monday afternoon. Three heavy loaded craft will rise gradually and cannot turn quickly, with coast patrols guiding and warning all nonofficial aircraft to keep clear. Navy seaplanes will monitor and relay wireless reports as they proceed.
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Hawaii
San Francisco
Botte
Coast Board
San Francisco Bay
Sie
Golden Gate
PNT Navy
Navy
Ure Miers
Indian And Civil War Relics Found Near Williamsport
Relics of pioneer days and the Civil War were found recently near Williamsport and are on exhibit at Lord's store. A stone Indian axe was found by Charles Harsh in his pasture on the Greencastle pike, and a round time shell was found in Bell's lane by Mr. Harsh's son. The shell likely dated to a Confederate artillery shelling of Union troops across the Potomac in 1862.
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Williamsport
Llord
Charles Harsh
Greencastle Pike
Bell's Lane
Springfeld Farm
Mr. Harsh
Potomac River
Probe charges bootlegging by U. S. prisoners in jail
In Tampa Florida on August 29 charges claim federal prisoners confined in Dade county jail were released temporarily to aid bootlegging. United States District Attorney W. M. Gober opened an inquiry into the sheriff jailer and guard connected with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Dade County
United States
Altorney W. M. Gober
Moth Removed From Child’s Ear In New York
An ophthalmic surgeon removed a small moth from the right ear of George Fl. Moley in New York. The insect likely entered during sleep, causing buzzing in the ear. Moley was admitted to St. Johns Hospital for treatment and observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Fl. Moley
Moley
St. Johns Hospital
Saloon Hold-up Near Baltimore Stuns Patrons
Aug 29 two jammasked bandits held up Thomas Garrity and two patrons on Pratt Street in a BE saloon, escaping with 240 dollars. Police nearby heard nothing as the robbers entered a back door, pinned victims, and fled quietly. Finn concealed most of a thousand dollars by tossing much into a drain before the thieves fled.
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Baltimore
Thomas Garrity
Pratt Street
Garrity
Finn
Lions Clubs Discover Fish Caught by Ship Propeller
In Salisbury Maryland on August 29 a group from the Lions and Roary Clubs found a novel way to catch fish. After hours yielded only 30 fish a two foot dog shark landed on the deck, apparently snared by the vessel’s propeller and tossed to the stern during a voyage in Puxent Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Salisbury Lions and Roary Clubs
Puxent Bay
Ex-Warden Elected to High Post in Baltimore
A former warden from Penitentiary, Col Claude Sweeney, has been elected state commander as regional director Lincoln Andrews announced after an all day conference. The election covered the prohibition drive and staffing needs, with Major General McArthur keynote remarks. The race also featured Major George T. Ivker as Marine Post representative. Carmichael withdrew.
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Baltimore
Belmanid Budailz
Marylini
Niwie
WIENC
Lincoln Andrews
Washington
Bintite
Aidetal Cay
Theo Mars
el Asneriin Legion
Catot
Loutelaek
Jm Pov
Issy
Claude J. Sweeney
Lind Stave
Cand Conan
Jhames
Mihir
Coleonel Joli Carmichael
Narratal Cans Heenan
Chea
Danghis McArthur
Aresain
Massgor
George Ti, Ivker
U.S. Marine Corp
Marine Post
House Raid Drives Women From City Under Police Net
Authorities raided a Madison Avenue house early today in a city drive to purge undesirable women. One woman, Teressa Carter, was sent to the House of Correction while three others were ordered to leave the city. Maria Rhoades and Grace Johnson were given four hours to quit Hagerstown. Goldie Coleman was ordered to leave the state. Three men were released. A prior raid on a credit loan operation with a bad rep was mentioned.
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House of Correction
Teressa Carter
Madison Ave
Nue
Elven
Goldie Coleman
J. Scott Bower
Maria Rhoades
Grace Johnson
Hagerstown
Rumor Revolt in Nicaragua Seizes Fortress at Tiscapa
From Managua reports say Luis Rivas governor of Managua has seized Tiscapa fortress and defied the government. Finance Minister Dr Hanson Reyes is said to have been arrested. No communications from the capital since early morning.
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Juan del Sur
Nicaragua
Managua
Luis Rivas
Tiscapa
Hanson Reyes
Wet candidate to oppose reelection in Ocean City
Rumors spread of a wet candidate to challenge Representative Alan Galisborough in the first district. Delegations say the meeting will discuss electing a non partisan prohibition platform. Galisborough, a conservative dry, returns to his home district amid protests against federal encroachment on states rights.
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Ocean City
Mal
Alan Galisborough
Altha
Galdsboregeh
Lincoln's Right Hand Man in Madison Death Notice
William O. Staitlard, 99 year old veteran newspaper professional and private secretary to Abraham Lincoln, is seriously ill at his Madison home. He had been in good health for his age until recently.
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Madison
William O. Staitlard
Abraham Lincoln
Feeling Strong in Georgia After Day Agents Murdered
In Gray Georgia Aug 29 feeling runs high after two Jones County officers Floyd Malone and Frank Tucker were shot dead while pursuing moonshiners. A coroner ruled they were murdered by unknown parties. Their bodies were found near an abandoned mill twelve hours after the officers were killed. Investigators hunted for suspects and questioned deputies at the scene.
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Gray
Jones County
Slick Blins
Floyd Malone
Frank Tucker
Moonaskiers
UC County
Malong
Sherk
Tespur
Ata Whoan
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Budnitz
O. K
Allegany
Zihlman
Pennsy
Mr. Hearst
Pacific Flight
Brookhart
Pacific
U. 5
Carmichael
Arthur
Madison Avenue
Representative Goldsborough
Lincoln
Georgia
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