Santa Urges Early Mail as Christmas Rush Looms
Postmaster Tenney warns of heavy mail volume and urges early mailing to ensure delivery before Christmas. Hagerstown and nationwide post offices prepare extra staff and a pre holiday push, noting Christmas falls on Sunday with no delivery that day and advising gift recipients not to open parcels until Christmas.
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Haxerstons
Tenney
Monitor
Hagerstown Els
Tenney Tiat Christman
Christias
Chicago Mayor criticizes crime display and church event
The Chicago mayor reacts to a city crime display while a Grace A B Church program in New York features a male quartet. A Boston vs Washington game and a church talk by Rev Dr William Ott are noted.
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New York
Thompson
Chicago
Jim
Grace A. B
Boston
Washington
J. Y Irwin
Bannet
Abelirer Hiemerman
Rush aid to sick youth in dog team
In Salt Lake City on December 6 a team of racing dogs carried medical aid to Emmett Boutson, a sick boy in Walser, Idaho, isolated near Payette Lake. Dr Don Numbers left McCall by auto to reach the cabin and race against time as six days remain to save him. The journey covered heavy snow from Payette Lake to the remote area, with 150 miles of harr sledding ahead.
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RUSH
Salt Lake City
Utah
AYA
Payttte Lake
Idato
Woiset
the Tribune
Don Numbers
McCall
Idaho
Payette Lake District
Emmett Boutson
Walser
Ida
Anti Saloon League Chief Attacks Smith and Two Nicks
Washington December 6 The Anti Saloon League leader Dr F Scott McBride condemned any man like Al Smith Nicholas Murray Butler or Nicholas Longworth who seeks the presidency with wet records and declaratory stances He warned such a candidate would be defeated and urged parties not to back nullification programs at the convention
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Washington
Ike al Smith
Nicholas Murray Butler
Nicholas Longworth
F. Scott McBride
New Register Learns Duties for Wills Office Change
Charley A. Weazley, appointed registrar of wills by the Orphans' Court to replace John M. Hollyday, spent a morning in the office reviewing records and receiving preliminary information. He expects to be fully informed on the workflow before taking charge in January. Hollyday outlined key tasks for the new registrar.
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Charley A. Weazley
Six Hurt In Train Wreck In Atlanta
Six injured in a freight wreck near Atlanta when a locomotive and 12 cars derailed after midnight. One victim reportedly fatally burned, engineer T Dyers not expected to live. Victims rushed to hospital by private autos as crews battled a dawn blaze from derailed gasoline cars.
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Atlanta
Birmingham
Coast
T. Dyers
Butler Accused Support Ties To City Event Doubtful
Fragmented text hints at Butler accused links to a city event and Republican convention lists plus a cake and candy sale. Mentions Salvation Army Home, Ladies Sewing Guild, Dev 9 29 at Emmerts Hardware Store.
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Butler
Bulur
Haneae City
Washington
San Francisco
Ladies’ Sewing Guild
M. EL Church
Emmert’s
Ady
Bombard Orthodox Hebrew Congress Attacked in Vienna
An Arbeiter Zeitung report says Hungarian black shirts bombarded a national Orthodox Hebrew Congress opening in a Salge Tarjan synagogue in Hungary. Stones were thrown, several dozen windows smashed, and numerous members sustained light injuries.
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Vienna
Arbeiter Zeitung
National Orthodoxs Hebrew Congress
Salge Tarjan
Hungary
Hunsdreda
Witdewe
Deaths Mrs Emma Susan Martle of Waynesboro
Mrs Emma Susan Martle wife of RK Hartle died Saturday night at her home near Waynesboro of acute dilation of the heart aged 66 years She lived in Hagerstown earlier in life was a Brethren Church member Survivors include her husband sons James John Margar et at home father James Scott sisters and brothers Mrs Howard Kuepper Mrs George Harriman Mrs Harvey Smith Mrs Harry Scott near Waynesboro Mrs Clarence Busher Cashtown Mrs Mary Hicks Philadelphia Mrs Charles Reed Mont Alto Clarence Scott near Chamberadure Funeral at 1 o'clock this afternoon at Price's Church burial in Panag Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for neighbors friends and aid from W N-Robert and Family Ady
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Emma Susan Martle
RK. Hartle
Waynesboro
Hartle
Hagerstown
Brethren Church
James
John
Margaret
James Scott
Howard Kuepper
George Harriman
Harvey Smith
Harry Scott
Clarence Busher
Cashtown
Mary Hicks
Philadelphia
Charles Reed
Mont Alto
Clarence Scott
Chamberadure
Prica’s Church
Panag
In Memoriam Emma Funk One Year Gone
In loving remembrance of my dear mother Emma Funk who departed this life one year ago on December 6, 1926. Though you are gone to heaven your memory stays with us. Your loving daughter Mrs. B. Fox expresses enduring sorrow and affection.
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Emma Funk
Jury Picked for Walters Murder Trial in Maryland
The murder case against Walters proceeds as jurors are selected in an orderly process in a crowded courtroom. State witnesses number 41 sworn, while the defense summoned several, including 117 sworn witnesses. Walters, in court attire, greets his family with affection and remains hopeful of eventual freedom.
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Atete
Defenga
Cient
Peregrine Wroth
Perry J. Prater
Judy Hy
Bitner
Charles E. Suter
E. J. Chapman
Jax. B. Davis
Charles E. Garhin
John E. Gauf
Boonsboro
Tiddy
Bruce Murray
Joe
D. Pennington
F. B. Uptekraif
W. H. Westlake
B. M. Ricker
H . G. Wilson
Nive
H. G. Wilson
Mary F. Fhuffer
Tol Slpilfer
Edward M. Schindel
W. C. Tsuminger
Charles Wirts
Jack Leyes
Antila Turner
John Fichelbergers
A. Ape
Walters
Tie
Vermtte
Donqrer
Samples Manor
Se Tion
Hagerstown
Celling Lause
West End
Stofler
Stotler
Hat
Wallera
White du Hagerstown
Two Thieves Lift Jewels in Display Window Heist
In Wash ington the show window at Whitmore and Company on 12th Street was robbed of 25000 in jewels yesterday. Four clerks nearby were unobserved as five men, masked by a curtain, pretended to make a telephone call and feloniously opened a floorway. One thief used a glass tray to signal others while a lookout stood guard. The clerks later recalled the moments before the thieves fled.
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Washingdon
Whitmore and Company
Dk Cultain
Mu Euler
Rytiede
Gale prevents disbarring of 200 passengers in memoriam
A fragmented report notes that 200 passengers were scheduled to disembark at Plymouth but were prevented due to a memorial observance for Charles W. Collert. The piece mentions a ceremony and notes the impact on travel as authorities or organizers paused actions in respect to the tribute.
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Plymouth
Bug
Charles W. Collert
Tsang Te
Cherbours
800 Bridge Party and Uy Ametican Lesson
A fragmented notice references an 800 bridge party and an American lesson at Anviliney amid unclear phrasing. It mentions Wid tov and Zab Spin Begion Fre, with garbled names and event cues. Further readable details are unavailable in the extract.
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Uy Ametican Lesson Anviliney
Wid Tov
Zab Spin Begion Fre
Uly
Fate of Western Maryland in Doubt as Writers Say
Wall Street activity in Western Maryland Railway stock last week stirred speculation on Stermen ing and the potential for a new trunk line. Despite Baltimore and Ohio holding 35 percent, financiers remain uncertain about the company’s fate as merger talks were set to resume December 6 and a Wabash Pittsburgh and West Virginia Western Maryland tieup loomed. Buyers grew active, short covering proved difficult amid stock scarcity, and renewed merger conferences revived attention.
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Maryland
Baltimore and
Ohdo
Wall Street
International Move On To Check Counterfeiting
Geneva reports an international conference to counterfeit suppression will convene next year under a League of Nations resolution. A draft treaty to combat spurious currency has been prepared by experts led by W H Moran of the U S Treasury. Finnish council member cites official data showing counterfeit notes and coins totaling about 3 million dollars seized globally in three years.
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Geneva
Council of the
League of Nations
W. H. Moran
Secret Service Division
United States Treasury
Council
Finland
Speech by Gene Best Praises Courage and Sportsmanship
Gene Best lauds a boy’s fight and sportsmanlike conduct, stressing perseverance, fair play, and loyalty to country. The speech criticizes cowardice and endorses honor, with references to the manly spirit within rules and the duty to others. The report also notes related legal notices and ministerial remarks on government actions.
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New York
Gene Janney
Hiverfale-on-the-Hudson
Frank 1 Hackett
Leys
Gene
Ife
Fragments of Names Tally Beneath Local Business Pledges
A truncated list shows individuals and firms such as Byron Shoe Co Gabhwa Horst Maryland Hotel and Washington Restaurant along with Lowry Production Co and Superior Coal Co, all tied to small monetary pledges or dues. The page also mentions Rev Conrad Clever and many person names in a ledger style itemization, with locations in Washington DC and Hagerstown.
President Coolidge on Farm Relief and Taxation Policy
The president urged public support for constitutional enforcement and the Eighteenth Amendment while backing no immediate federal price fixes or subsidies. He favored gradual interstate commerce reform, a permanent farmer aid approach, and warned against government price fixing or direct subsidies. He stressed seeking farmer independence and declined broad foreign entanglements beyond protecting national river and property rights.
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Briss
Coolidge
Toyilroad
Aaid
Interstate Commerce“ Commission
Congress
Nicaragua
Mexico
Nolicanbin
Wage talks fail to reach agreement with western railroads
Denver mediation board fails to settle demands from Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and 60 western railroads. Board reports inability to agree on main issue of increased pay for firemen helpers hostlers and outside hostlers and declines to award other demands. Workers sought a daily raise of one dollar.
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Denver
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Wnien
Helyery
Noted composer and wife escape wreck near Vienna
Richard Strauss and wife narrowly escaped serious injuries when a Berlin to Vienna express collided with a freight near Sigmaidsherbers, Vienna. Twenty one people were injured, few seriously. Also reports Lindbergh escaped injury at Teterboro Airport when his plane skidded. Weather forecast predicts colder conditions with a mild warm spell yesterday and return to colder outlook today.
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Vienna
Richard Strauss
Sigmaidsherbers
Berlin
Sundar
J. A. Millar
Keedysville
Miller
Kentucky Horse Club Fight Drives Legal Charter Forfeiture
An attorney general targets the Kentucky Jockey Club over its charter and betting operations. The club, valued at 4 million dollars, allegedly wields influence in Louisville Lexington Louisville Chicago and other areas through parlors and betting schemes. The situation echoes political upheaval linked to recent elections and state power dynamics.
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Kentucky
Frank E. Daugherty
Kentucky Jockay Club
Louisville
Léxingtoh
Latoida
Chicago
Flew J. Sampson
Cambridge Sleets Storm Strands Telegraph Lines
Cambridge Massachusetts reports a severe sleet storm that felled Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone poles extending about a mile and a half, severing external calls. Telegraph wires also down, but ship and rail services largely continue. restoration requires new poles and lines.
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Cambridge
Chesapeake
Oppose Jazzing Up Noble Classics
New York December 6 The National Association of Music Quione opposes the jazzy reform of noble classical works. Mrs Edgar Suilaon Natly of Ginain il spoke at the association meeting saying sympathy exists but envy follows the modern expression of music. Notice of meeting The regular majority meeting of the Testdente not Taxpayers Loan of South Hagerstown will be held Tuesday December 6 at 8 o'clock in the Lecture Room of Howard Street ME Ghuren.
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Lusheran
Wilamsport
William Ott
Br. Mark's Lutherau,Couralt
Jia Heretown
Tegular
Women's Aid
Panasylvahia Railroad
A. M. Tyree
Albany
New York
National Association of Music
Edgar Suilaon Natly
Ginainitl
Anu
Hweting
South Hagerstown
Howard Street
Ghuren
Knights Golden Eagle Inohibers Special Business Meeting
Knights Golden Eagle Inohibers are summoned for a special business meeting on Wednesday December 4, 1427, at Wernesslny. The order of Noble Thee and Ally require attendance for fiduciary and ceremonial matters.
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Wernesslny
Order of Noble Thee
Chicago grain markets show varied bids and prices
Furnished by W R Splatman and Co prices listed for wheat corn and barley with bids including futures and local quotations. Notable figures include wheat around 12.94 to 13.38 per century, corn near 2.08 per bushel, oats about 2.70 per bushel, and several feed and dairy products priced per unit.
Tax on cars held after October first debated
Salisbury Mich ver and Phc County officials with representatives from the motor vehicle office tentatively agreed on a date for the annual auto tax due. Taxes apply to vehicles bought before October 1 each year and plates are issued for the next calendar year. The proposal awaits Commission approval and faces possible changes from Commissioner Baughman. Local counties lacking organization consider adopting the plan.
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Salisbury
the Mary
Jabdeborg
Niegling
Easton
No- Vie Agroud
Baughman
Noble Eald
Marziani
Noble
Salvation Army Home Association Meeting Notice
Parents and teachers group announces a meeting at Broadway Wayside School on December 7 at 3 99 o clock. Healy will explain the principal estate of the area ethic. Electrical appliances are advertised as gifts from the Potomac Edison Co. Washington St location.
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Broadway
Visa Healy
Christus Elfts
Potomag Edison CO
Washington St
Adn
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Orthodox Hebrew Congress
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Huoter Ut. Stotler
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International
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George Slaybaugh
Biman
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L. W. Hernhey
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John P. Howard
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J. Glyde Grewer
Newton Lenhart
Conrad Clever
Victor O. Miller
W. Caton
Fred Bikto
D. McGardell
H. McCardell
Frank Miler
Robert H. McGauley
F. Paul Smith
Berktun Brothers
G. H. McGailey
Mary FR. Rouskulp
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H. Porter
Charles B. Fry
A. P. Btautter
Lovie Meyer
J. L. Kline
L. Mills
Washington, D.C
BT Vette
Loyal Order of Moonn
Garpanters Union
Geddes
Bmdigatia Club
First Host Fire Co
Escape Wreck
Lindy
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Hie Guanete
Teterboro
Hasbrought
Reighta
Ned
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Po Noxiles
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Pralate
Wad Aleged Jeader
Log AlLae
Chicago Grain Markets
W. R. Splatman & Go
Jonathan Street
Schumacher
Wayov
Timversal
Wayne Crate
Vara
Gruber
Colonial Theatre Body
Polack’s Shoe Repair Shop
Gablo
Hagerstown Tire Co
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