Sunday Blaze Destroys Building in Burger's Alley
Fire in Burger's Alley destroyed J. R. Burger's frame building and damaged several others near Locust Potomac and Baltimore streets. Adjoining properties including a concrete building and a wooden stable suffered damage while a Beckley auto and a Rees-Jey vehicle were scorched. Firefighters faced burning telephone cables as they battled the hour long blaze amid surrounding wooden structures. Authorities probe the origin as debris and high heat hampered rescue efforts.
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Burger's Alley
J. R. Burger
Contereta Buidding
Mr. Bare Cero
Charles Beckley
Birger
Rees- Jey
Stoner
South Potomac Street
Mivemen Anishad
Locust
Potomac
Baltimore
Lee Streets
Monarchs Of The Moose Parade Marshals In Philadelphia Event
Samuel Vauclain head of Baldwin Locomotive works and James J. Davis Secretary of Labor served as parade marshals for the Loyal Order of Moose mummers parade during their Philadelphia convention. They are pictured at the start of the procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Vauclain
Baldwin Locomotive Works
James J. Davis
Loyal Order of Moose
Philadelphia
Brothers Held as Witnesses in Baltimore Stabbing
Carson and Fletcher Jenkins brothers and former city residents are being held in Baltimore as witnesses in the fatal stabbing of 24 year old John Kelley yesterday. Jenkins is known to police and has appeared in several local trials. The slaying followed a gay party at the Baltimore home of Thomas Hoban, after which the group left for a car ride. Hoban searched for his hat and found Kelley seated on it. Police statements from party members support these events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Fletcher Jenkins
Baltimore
John Kelley
Carson Jenkins
Thomas Hoban
Hoban
Kelly
Kelly dies after street fight stabbing incident
The Jenkins brothers and two men clashed in a street brawl. Kelly sustained two stab wounds and died at a hospital after being transported by taxi. Hoban was later arrested on murder charges while the Jenkins brothers were taken into custody as state witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bean
Jenkins Brothers
Kelly
Hoban
Youth Nabbed Stealing Car in Hagerstown
Joseph Guise aged 16 near Himmitsburg is in jail awaiting a hearing on charges of stealing Lester Baker s automobile. Patrolman Hesmond arrested him as he attempted to drive through the Public Square and he confessed. Police say Guise is a runaway. he says his father funded a Cumberland trip. Also reported a second car theft from Greencastle in City Park during a band concert.
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Joseph Guise
Himmitsburg
Lester Baker
Hesmond
Desmond
Antietam Street
Guise
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Fred Zeigler
Greencastle
Potomac Power Survey Permit Favored by Engineers
Potomac Power Corporation is expected to receive a permit from the Federal Power Commission to conduct a water power survey of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. Protesters argue the move would threaten Potomac Edison Company assets and future Williamsport hydro plans, potentially crippling current projects and power rate control.
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Potomac Power Corporation
Walter Power
Potomac
Shenandoah
Lodds
Federal ‘Power Commission
Federal Power Commission
Auch Character Ag
EB. Su. Coblentz
Potomac Wdison Company
Coblentz
Potomac Edison
Williamsport
Great Cacapon River
West Virginia
Millville
W. Va
Potomac Rivers
Potomac Power
Potomac Edison Company
Stewart Denounces Wet Wing in Prohibition Talk
Hon Oliver M Stewart of the Flying Squadron Chicago spoke to a large Washington Square M and church crowd on law enforcement and constitutional government He urged planning a campaign to ensure enforcement and criticized wet advocates as the saloon league He warned the wet factor could bring destruction and that prohibition though in force is not strong enough Stewart is president of the Flying Squadron Foundation and editor of the National Enquirer and speaks nationwide on prohibition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Square M
Oliver M. Stewart
Flying Squadron
Chicago
Saloon League
Wats
Stewart
Flying Squadron Foundation
National Enquirer
Naughty But Nice Opens at Academy Theatre
A Texas girl enters a Washington finishing school and rises from unnoticed to desired, as Colleen Moore stars in Naughty But Nice with Donald Reed and a supporting cast. Also showing The War Horse at Palace Theatre, depicting cavalry life in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colleen Moore
Academy Theatre
Texas
Washington, D.C
Colleen
The War Horse Equine Heroes Memorial Idea
Petition sent to Congress seeks a fitting tribute to American horses that served on the front lines in France during World War I. Buck Jones, noted film horseman, originated the idea after writing the screen drama The War Horse as a testimonial to the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
France
Buck Jones
Fox
Atar
Cabinet Maker Sees Relief After Ten Herbs Remedy
David A. Smith of Hagerstown describes three years of stomach misery with bloating belching heartburn and headaches. After trying many medicines he found relief from Ten Herbs, noting improved sleep digestion and circulation and plans to recommend the remedy at Wareham's City Pharmacy daily demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Smith
Pennsylvania Avenue
Hagerstown
Ten Herbs
Wareham
City Pharmacy
Franklin
Jonathan Streets
Mr. Smith
Brandi
Cabinet Works
Hagers
Wareshant
Franklin and Jonathan Streets
Chaney Fends His Finest Role in Mockery at Colonial
Lon Chaney stars in Mockery as a strange brooding figure who gains power and uses it to target the king he loves. The film, directed by Benjamin Christensen, blends romance, mystery, and intrigue against the backdrop of Russia during the Bolshevik upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Chaney
Metro- Coldwyn-Mayer
Colonial Theatre
Majick
Benjamin Christensen
Russia
Washington County Library Shelves Add August 1927 Items
An August 26 1927 update lists books added to the Washington County Library shelves including titles on Roman religion public school teaching and astronomy. It notes an automobile accident at Franklin and Jonathan streets where Robert Stine’s car overturned. Stine was unhurt despite damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Bowles
Calvert
Capek
America
France
Golden
Ales
Jameson
Peterkin
Shapley
Robert Stine
Franklin and Jonathan Streets
Veservey
Stine
Band Closes Park Season With Large City Park Concert
The Municipal Band ended its au mer policy of concerts at City Park before about 10 000 fans despite cool damp weather. The program included a chorus, solo xylophone numbers, and tunes by band leader Peter Buys. The finale depicted The Battle of San Juan Hill and the crowd celebrated. The band plans a trip to Sabillasville to entertain patients before a weeklong vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Jandmen
Saucy Susan
Peter Buys
San Juan Hill
Co. By
Sabillasville
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Smith Furniture Co
E. Franklin St
Gladstone Baga
McCardell Bros
Garver Furniture Co
North Potomac Street
Moose
NEA
Fletcher and
Tylee
Community Finance Service, Inc
G. W. Tyler
Grand Building
Thane
Ington Sf
Acter Creashearskarys
R. &. Burgan
Almeta and
Arthur
Alice Gardner
Hapewell
Miller’s
Potomac Street
Stewart Plays “Wets
Newberry
Washington Street
Hagerstown Tire Co
Hoffman’s Style Shop
Pocahontas Coal
Somerset Run
T. W. Boyer
Danzer Lumber CO
E. Baltimtore St
Superior Coal
Nixon
Equine Heroes
David A
Department Store
Verything Meadr Tou Wee For
Biatire
Nowweh
Potomac ST
Kirk Silver
Chaney
Washington Restaurant (Incorporated
the Fair
We. Franklin Street
Shoes
Bentz & Dunn
The
House of Shoes
Pen-Mar Park
Pennes
Bouve
Reatarcuti
Ubawerermiinny
TOS PO
Bene Mayo Parke & I
Oma Mag
Wanda D WA
Bate Stetson
Aicle
Boys’ Wash
the Peoples Store
West
Washington St
Harry S. Myers
the Keller, Stonebraker and Saxton Co
General Insurance
Dunlop
Parker Tire CO
E. Wash, St
Solo Distributors
Ollansbee Forge Rest Roofing
Danzer Metal Works
Lefty Flynn IN “the Golden Stallion
Ricardo Cortez
Nixon’s Academy
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