Bootleggers Pay for Immunity Revelations in Pittsburgh
Philadelphia dispatch reports a probe into protection payments by bootleggers ordered by State Prohibition Director John Davis. Saul Grill, Pittsburgh agent, provided details showing a half million dollar protection fund and a $32,000 haul by Grill Week. Authorities expect over twenty arrests as evidence is sent to Washington.
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Taternational
Philadelphia
John T. Davis
Saul Grill
Pittsburgh
Tayle By Grill
Thas
Treasury Department
Waahingitington
Clemenceau Sees France Preoccupied With Dominating Europe
A Baltimore dispatch from Petit Parisian quotes former French premier Georges Clemenceau during his American visit. He reflects on France's preoccupation with thoughts of domination in Europe and expresses cautious optimism about the mission's success.
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Tnternational News
Servic Pais
Jepartiiarci
Inate
Lescent
Flaitelte
Lineman Killed As Pole Blows Over
A lineman named Tramall Smith was killed yesterday when the pole he was repairing blew over. He was strapped to the pole and could not jump clear as the structure crashed to the ground, ending the life of a line worker connected with the Ridge College area project.
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Wondsor
Doc
Gb White
Ridge College
Tramall Smith
We will meet again in France say Clemenceau to generals
French premier Georges Clemenceau, aged and grave, told American Army generals at the War College in Washington that one day they would meet again in France, though he did not specify when or how. He spoke to officers who had commanded units in World War I.
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Washington
France
Georges Clemenceau
Army War College
Rint Vorrenondent International News Service
Hard Winter Ahead as Hagerstown Faces Job Losses
As real winter grips the area, hundreds in Hagerstown face unemployment and possible hardship. Coal supplies stretch and relief groups fear destitution may rise, though locals promise aid and pride will keep no one in want.
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Hagerstown
Blizzard Hits Middle West Shuts Lake Traffic
A cold spell shifted from the northwest to the Great Lakes region today. A 60 mile blizzard raged over Lake Michigan holding up traffic while near zero temperatures spread across Minnesota and a heavy damage wind affected Sault Ste Marie Michigan.
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Ny Internations! News Service
Chicago
Dev
North
Imate Gap
Great Lake Region
Mercury
Lake Michigan
Sault Ste Marie
Michigan
Minnesota
Watch Avenue Of Escape For Hammer Murderess
Clara Philips the so-called hammer murderess who escaped from a county jail in Southern California is still at large 24 hours after her breakout. Authorities, including federal and local lawmen, chase leads along the Mexican border as details of her companion’s alibi and the escape are reviewed.
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CRW
Rere Ottener
Los Angeles
Gal
California
Clara Philips
Hammer” Mundeness
Alberta Meadows
Armour TL. Phillis
Mra. Phillips
Muadowss
Bott Herrington
Myra
Phillips
Yoskomlay
Hte Wite'y Saoapa
Tay Taw
Otho
Wmimcoat
Chen
Youth Held for Store Robbery
A 16 year old, Keneath Ricketts, was arrested for allegedly stealing four boxes of cartridges from R. D. Moses hardware. He is held on $100 bail for a hearing before Justice Haim after being picked up hours later by Patrolman C. F. Diving. he gave no statement.
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Keneath Ricketts
Haim
Ricketts
Patrolmay C. F. Diving
Jewel theft at hotel looting $14,500 in gems
Max Traub of Lisauer & Co. reported jewelry valued at $14,500 stolen at the Tor Eyck Hotel in Albany. Traub, a salesman, was in the restroom when the theft occurred. police believe the thief took the coat and removed stones from a pocket. Officers are investigating.
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Dor
Ommonde
Max Traub
Lisauer & Co
New York
Tor Eyck
Traub
Tranh
Six Aviators Killed As Planes Crash At Langley Field
Six army aviators died when a Martin bombing plane carrying four enlisted men and an officer collided with a Fokker taking off at Langley Field Virginia. The crash occurred about 100 feet in the air during a practice flight. Survivors and witnesses reported the devastating impact. an official inquiry was ordered.
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International News Service
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Fokker
L. 4
Doyle
San Francisco
Arthur Marsick
Cleveland
Leon Roles
Philadelphia
Felix Blumia
Chicago
Tom Jordan
Deepsteep
Gerhardt
Kin Fokker
Holag
Three Women Injured In Gettysburg Car Crash
Three Hagerstown women suffered injuries near Gettysburg when their car collided with another vehicle driven by a man and six male occupants. Mrs G T McEroy and daughter Sylvia McEroy remain in York City Hospital with severe cuts and possible internal injuries. Blanche McEroy was released after treatment. The other vehicle’s occupants included five men who faced minor injuries and more serious hits to the wheel operator.
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Gettysburg
Alua
Vaneg Gro
G. T. McEroy
Sylvia McEroy
Blanche McEroy
Virginia Avenue
Mc@roy
Sylvia Moray
York City Hospital
Misa Blanche McHroy
Offcers Freed and Fined After Oakland Court Verdict
In Cumberland district Judge A H Boyd and Judge A A Doub freed two officers and fined one twenty five dollars amid a May Oakland trial over the Vernon Schild shooting at Elizabeth street crossing. Panty Saylor Edward J Schaff and Edward A Chan were named among Western Maryland officers. Chapman was found guilty of a l Ack of assault and fined forty five dollars. The case addressed crowd control and conduct at the crossing during the March twenty fifth incident.
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Chile
A. H. Boyd
A.A. Doub
Panty Saylor
Edward J. Schaff
Edward A. Chanaan
Maryland
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Vernon Schild
Elizabeth Street
Baylor
Schaff
Chapman
Tachuck
Scott M. Wolfinger
Walter C. Capper
Boyd
Hagerstown
Toitet
Elisabeth Streat
Mother found hanging from attic rafters in Martinsburg
Nes Ete Martinsburg West Virginia reports Mrs Maviha Kere String 63 was found dead hanging by a rope from the attic rafters at her home yesterday evening. Police indicate the woman appeared to have hanged herself after her daughter came to inquire about her health. The scene was discovered by Mrs Henry Taller. A note or clear reason was not stated in the report.
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Martinsburg
Maviha Kere String
Henry Taller
Big Splinter in His Cheek at Glearspring Farm
Farmer Brewer Gsell was injured when a large splinter pierced his right cheek while felling a tree. Doctors were unavailable locally. he traveled to Hagerstown for removal of a two inch splinter. A falling branch also struck his head, with another sliver piercing his cheek near the eye. A separate notice lists a building permit for Thomas R. Gallagher at 140 Ray Street for a 10 by 30 foot shed.
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Glearsprig
Gaell
Hagerstown
Mr. Gsell
Klansmen Barred From Juries Says Philadelphia Judge
Philadelphia judge William M. Lewis of the Municipal Court declared Klansmen should be barred from serving as jurors. He argued that expletive Klansmen could not give a fair trial to some races and creeds. He noted a juror who was initially found unqualified by reason of odd behavior turned out to be a Klansman.
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Tatesnional News Service
Philadelphia
Wm. M. Lewis
Kiana Tan
Death and fire tales endanger Philadelphia scene
A chaotic Philadelphia morning sees a fatal shooting as Michael Ruslan dies after a confrontation with an armed man who fled. Separately a fire-ravaged City Hall chamber defies repairs, with $10,000 damage estimated. In Charleston West Virginia a freight derailment near Gauley’s Bridge claims three crewmembers Hustington, Robert Lushhough, and another.
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Philadelphia
Supreme Court
City Hall
Viewpoint of Allies Backed by John Handley
International News Service reports from Lausanne show Richard Washburn Child, head of the American delegation, arguing against unrestricted Black Sea naval access. He supports demilitarization of the Straits and opposes any single power’s exclusive control. He asserts freedom of the Black Sea depends on universal disarmament and that the U.S. will not permit warships to threaten international waters. He emphasizes neutral policing and free access for all nations, while denying that any one country represents all Black Sea states. Also notes a local fire hall switch installation and a birth notice for Mary Elisabeth Trougan.
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John Handley
International News Service
Lausanne
Richard Washburn Child
Turkish Straits Commission
Black Sea
America
Heckle at Prohibition Chief Over Funding Request
Prohibition Commissioner Rey Haynes faced heckling from wet members of the House appropriations committee as he sought an annual enforcement budget of 9 million dollars for the next fiscal year. He defended travel and a publicity staffer, Sherman A. Cuneo, earning 2 200 dollars, amid questions about telegraphs allegedly from Miami during President Harding's visit and ministry payrolls.
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Washington
Rey" Iaynes
Wet
Hoi 1 Appropriations Committee
Gallivah
Mississippa
Haynes
Tin Taade
Sherman A. Cuneo
Gallivan
Hoyas
Cutles
Miami
Pla
Harding
Water survey planned for Big Springs area
The Williamsport Water Board held a meeting to survey three springs near the city to locate a supply source for a proposed water system. A.B. Ferguson and Company were contracted to conduct the survey including water quality and quantity analyses.
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Williamsport
Tor
A. B. Ferguson and Company
Engla Eerg
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