Defense Makes Strong Fight For Accused Men
At 10.45 this morning the State closed its case against Luther Brill Raymond Pomeroy William Fraker and Harry Ditmer on robbery in connection with the tarving feathering robbing and beating of Walter Thompson and Dewey Batt in a field along the Williams post pike on July 28 last The defense began and the case may run several days into next week Testimony for the state included Ralph Hovis Ralph Edwards Willian Thurnton John Zong Chief of Police Thoman Barbera Lieutenant Frank Williams and Walter Thompson examined by Grice The police said Brill claimed innocence when arrested The notable exchange came when young Ralph Augwar could not identify any of the four men The sheriff Kilns was the defense witness He noted all wore slouch hats and tight trousers Deputy Deeds testified Further details continue on page 10.5
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Luther Brill
Raymond
Pomeroy
William Fraker
Harry Ditmer
Walter Thompson
Dewey Batt
Williams Post Pike
Ralph Hovis
Ralph Edwards
Willian
Thurnton
John Zong
Polita
Thoman H. Barbera Lient
Frank, Willams
Shey Ware Crogs
J.claveland Grice
Poliesmen
Luthar Gilt
Feathey
Talph
Wolfnger
Trim
Sheriff Kline
Black Cat Causes Fatal Car Crash in Bradford
A black cat darted into the road in Bradford Pennsylvania causing a fleeing driver to swerve and crash. Helen Gantsteen, 18, died from a broken neck while Olp G Johnson, 24, and George Olson, the driver, sustained serious injuries.
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International None Bervies
Bradford
Helen Oantsteen
Charles Danielson
Mount Jawett
I Pa
Olp G. Johnson
August Johnson
Mount Jewett
George Olson
Klan Leader Says Activities Will Not Be Curtailed
Rev Oscar Haywood national leader of the Ku Klux Klan told New York officials that the Klan will not curtail its work. He testified for nearly three hours before District Attorney Pecora, stating he would continue activities despite hostility in certain quarters.
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Py International Nrene Serle
York
Klux Kila Fa
Hylan
New York City
Pecora
Oscar Haywood
Ku Klux Klan
Haywood
Ilan da
Nrepant
Schools In Frederick County Use Wood Fuel
Frederick County schools increasingly rely on wood fuel due to shortages from a prolonged railroad strike. Officials report ongoing adjustments as furnaces and stoves are converted, with some campuses already benefiting from the switch amid the fall shoring work.
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Frederick County
Frederick
Death Knell For Rail Labor Board Sounded By President
President Harding signals the Railroad Labor Board is obsolete and may be dismantled within a year. Republican leaders in Congress show fragile support, with House action possible but Senate resistance likely. Focus shifts to extending farm relief and a child labor constitutional amendment in the coming weeks.
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Rail Labor Board
Slam
Invernationa News Service
Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Congress
Harding
Atl
House
Senate
Fendora
Agricultrad Reliof
Dia
Camimiina
Towa
Logiatarion Tay Bie
Ienelon Toy Choline de Tatier
Will Inspect Houston Plant On Texas Sewerage Visit
Mayor Bowman and a party including City officials depart for Hobjon Texas to inspect an advanced Houston sewerage system. The trip aims to gather information and ideas for Hagerstown's project as estimates show significant funding and modern methods are being applied.
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Houston
Bowman
Texas
Boyan
Simvorags Commission
J. B. Poranson
Hobjon
Hagerstown
Allies Seek Indemnity Solution at Allied Premiers Conference
France presses to include allied war debts with reparations as Britain mediates. Poincare and Branca propose a plan promising about 10 billion dollars if debts are canceled. Mussolini signals Italy will not grant unusual leniency to Germany while seeking to balance punishment and loans to stabilize the mark and budget.
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David i. Church
Binet
Beavive
London
France
Great Britain
United States
Belgium
Italy
Frentier Poincare Et Branca
Nyo
Paria
Germany
Lentenay
Mussolini
Bonar
Claus
Woman shot in hip after revolver discharged
Mrs W Brambaugh of 805 West Washington Street was treated at the local hospital for a flesh wound in the hip after her revolver, taken from a drawer to clean, slipped from her lap and discharged. The bullet was removed in surgery and her condition was stated as favorable.
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W. Brambaugh
West Washington St
Dancer And Hotel Proprietor Killed In Crash
Two people are dead and five injured after a nighttime automobile crash in Saginaw. Milton Z. Marford, proprietor of the Venus Hotel, and dancer Margaret Taye of Chicago are among the deceased. Survivors include three others, with Lacy Komtier and Henri Cornell among the injured in the vaudeville party mishap. The car struck an iron post after speeding following a late dinner.
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Baginaw
Blice
Yang
Milton Z. Marford
Vengus Hotel
Saginaw Ad
Margaret’ Taye
Chichigu
Tie’nsured
the Fay
Estelle, Faye
Vdano Faye
Hany Cornell
Lacy Komtier
el Chigago Vaudevilida
Morford
Minching
Atrick and
Iron Post
Ireland Quiet as De Valera Expected to Speak
Ireland remains calm while De Valera’s public statement awaited. News notes the execution of Rory O'Connor and three Republican Irregular chiefs and reports Free State threats and planned reprisals. Details leak of the firing squad, with some troops spared on first volley and a second shot required.
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Dublin
Rory” O'Connor
Free
Mellowes
Re submitted nominees to the Senate by Harding
President Harding sent back for confirmation several nominations that failed at the special session. John C. Roche of Maryland was renominated for the United States Circuit Judge position for the Fourth District. Alexander Lindsay Jr. was renominated for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Utah.
Wachter Speaks at Red Men Rally
Wachter was among the speakers at a large Red Men rally in Fare tabirg on Thursday evening. The event drew notable attendees including Great Snedha and Sadwich, and Rod Moen spoke about the Veegedt aver teld.
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Yast
Bachem
Wachter
Red Moi
Fare Tabirg
Snedha
Eto
Labor Leaders to Oppose Harding Anti-Strike Legislation
Leaders of organized labor affiliated with the progressive former labor group in Congress will meet in Cleveland next week to formulate a program of opposition to President Harding's proposed wartime strike legislation. The meeting will be attended by leaders of the Tallrood union affilitations.
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Washington
Labor
Congress
Cleveland
Harding
Tallrood Iuafong
H and F Improve System on Hagerstown Frederick Route
H and F plans a major upgrade on the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway route with track relaying on the main line and construction of a new trolley feeder at Myersville linking to Mount Len. The project aims for completion by Christmas with significant labor and partial integration into the town's trolley network.
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Hagerstowick
Hagerstown
Mayers
Animmor
Athsr
Myeravilla
Mhont
News Flashes from Around the Nation and World
Fragmented notices report wrecks and ship losses in the Mediterranean and Atlantic regions. A series of political updates note leadership changes, travel, and brief war era style announcements. Merger approval and legal moves surface amid a backdrop of public affairs and notable personal events.
Wife of Ford declares she was framed
Mrs May B Ford, wife of Detroit industrialist Ney F Mortl, denies plotting to kill her wealthy husband. She claims the alleged conspiracy is a frame up and says a detective was offered $20,000 to murder and dispose of the body. She asserts a Detroit physician knows her medical and mental condition.
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Detroit
Dinard .W. Kunath
May
B. Ford
Har
Ney. F. Mortl
Marter
Ford Salt
Large Audience See Hagerstown DeMolay Work In Frederick
A large audience witnessed the Hagerstown DeMolay perform at the Frederick Masonic Temple. Two degrees were conferred on two candidates in full ceremonial detail. About 50 members and guests from Frederick attended a dinner hosted by the Enoch Royal Arch Chapter following the event.
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Hagerstown
Frederick
Order of
de Molay
Frederick Masonic Temple
Miemberg
Enoch Royal Arch
Frederek
Unfilled Steel Orders Reported Drop in November
New York December 9 The Ug Brad Corporation today reported unfilled steel orders on its stocks at end of November amounting to 075,000,000 tons. This compares with 62,047,000 tons reported in October.
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New York
Ug, Brad Corporation Today
Itz Hocks
Powder Blast At Blyth Town Triggers Fatalities
In the Blyth area a powder blast caused multiple deaths and injuries among workers. Investigations are underway as authorities coordinate with local agencies to determine the cause and ensure safety compliance at the site.
Nine Under Arrest In Washington County Crime Ring
Police in Washington County report nine arrests as part of a crackdown on a large, long active criminal organization. Loot worth over 2000 dollars was found in caves near the outskirts of Attle and investigators say more than thirty members are involved. Several suspects named include Abraham Smuth, 32, Gordon Bowers, 19, Richard Eichelberger, and Henry Dranner. Bail set at 500 each as authorities plan hearings and promise further rounds of arrests this afternoon.
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Washington County
Atte
Hoan Varnunrad
AMT
Abraham
Smulth
Gores Socks
Richard Eichelberger
WM. Employe
Gordon Bowers
Conward Street
Roland Billman
Emparola
William Howers
Concord Street
Kenry “Barger
Summer Street
Kenneth Dranner
Cecil Spigier
Barger
Drenner
Spigier
Patro
William Thurstos
John Zang
We Mi
Edward J. Chapman
W. M. Force
Justiéz Halim
Smith
Wrtragta
John Powles
Morb
Hardwire
Uae
Ara
Senate to Get a Substitute for Ship Bill
Washington Dec 3 The Madden amendment is removed and the ship subsidy bill will be reported to the Senate today by the Senate Commerce Committee chaired by Jones Republican of Washington. The substitute would authorize aid for subsidized vessels under board grants while the Madden clause would have required direct congressional authorization for all subsidies.
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Washington
Madden
Harding
Senate
San[ator ‘Jones
Jones Galdha
Shipping Board
Allies Optimistic as Russians and Turks Make Concessions
Report from the opening session notes private meetings and expectative progress. It cites Turkish Straits concessions as a likely focus and a sub-committee drafting the treaty clause soon. The tone reflects cautious optimism among Allies amid the negotiations.
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Seertia
Man admits loving wife of drowned friend in Michigan case
Harold H. Mendell, 42, was jailed on first degree murder charges after Roland M. Morgan, 28, head of a Congregational church, drowned while swimming with Mendell at a scout camp on the Kywakawlly river in August. Investigators found Morgan’s body bore a large gash, and Mendell reportedly confessed to infatuation with Morgan’s wife and hoped to marry her, while denying intent to harm Morgan.
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Fu Dutecnalien
Detroit
Harold H. Mendell
Roland M. Morgan
Congregational Church
Eee
Mendell
Sherif Algerta
Morgan
T Ie
Mendel
Kywakawlly
Morsan
Holly Better After Mishap Near Greencastle
Report from Chambersville Hospital states E Noll of Waynestaro 8 C was injured yesterday in a 48 automobile crash near Greencastle. Grace Sherar Nien sustained serious injuries. he was improving today. Two other occupants, Milo B Singer of Charleston and another resident, sustained minor injuries.
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E. Noll
Waynestaro
Greencastle
Grace Sherar Nien
Ithia Etly
Chambersive Hospital
Piachine
Milo B. Singer
Wight Efer
Hamilton
Aml
Charleston
Bewy
Nisan
Pitobebiy Tien
Fajucen Snatabahiy
Veeratl
Woy
Dal
Ask Ji Odternal Tyjarkes
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Black Cat
Gire
George R. Holmes
Ireland
DE Valera
Resubmites Rose
Ata
Custer Thaya
Mak Phl
Walladetptia
Toulla
Fraser
Nec
Mediterranean
Philly
Praladelomia
Lee
Grorsen Clemenceny
American Independente
Dee
Fi Hout
Telly
Party
Rico
San Luan
Daddy Dayton
Thare Binie
Cnx
Ponnda
Wie Bers
Simes M. Cox
Mr. Cox
FeArn Agd
Washington, Dor
Armour and Morrie
Daugherty
Secretary of Agriculture
Walter
Wallace
Uwme
Oxford
Ford
Detective
Sevanton
Sevier
Ivan Ruge
Blyth
Gueva Etat
Ieee
Lasker
J. Bart Campbell
Casa Wat
la Authorizieg
Mra
Ulric
Holly
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