Ruling In Rail Valuation Case Involves 11 Million Dollars
A unanimous ruling by a special United States Circuit Court panel addresses the valuation method for U.S. railroads, contesting original cast values versus production costs. Judges from Kansas City and St Louis contribute to a decision that impacts interstate commerce and potential tax schemes. The case draws national attention for its sweeping implications on railroad valuations nationwide.
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Ruling Triggers Sale of Railroad Shares in New York
In New York the stock market moved heavily as railway shares sold after a federal court in St Louis denied the railroad’s appeal under the Interstate Commerce Act. The decision concerned the value of property touched by the regulatory statute and prompted the planned sale of equity.
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Health in the United States shows overall good year
Washington reports the 1926 year ended with a generally healthy population and the best world conditions. Surgeon General Hugh S. Gunning notes the death rate at 42.1 per thousand, high due to fatalties from surgical or infectious diseases, and cites infant mortality at 72.8 per thousand as an indicator of progress against earlier years.
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Wear What You Like Now Gits Wear What You Like Now Gits
Health Commissioner Harris of New York urges comfort over fashion during winter weather. He says women can dress as they please based on personal resistance, whether in silk wool or other materials. Dr Karels disagrees with Commissioner Harris on the issue.
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Democratic Leaders Back Lewis In Sixth District Nomination
Local party chiefs across Washington County pledge support to David J. Lewis for the Democratic nomination in the Sixth District if he runs. Rumors of rivals fade as Barnard withdraws and Lewis contemplates a campaign against Zitman over World Court and League of Nations issues, with Lewis invited to speak at the Tomo Club dinner in Hagerstown.
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Washington County
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Orders probe of charges of Hearst papers
Anxious public and editors await the outcome as President Culles of Mexico ordered a probe affecting 1,400,000 parties to four U S Senators. The Senate directed a special investigation committee to widen inquiry with cooperation from the State Department.
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Mexico
United States
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Stilo Department
Bucks Killed In Nearby Woods Spark County Alert
Reports say 120 bucks were killed in the nearby woods with some hunters noting the count and injuries. Local authorities confirm no fatal accidents in the county this season while investigations continue into the unusual deer losses.
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Iegat
Period Rain and Snow Forecast Across Regions
A weekly weather note reports a period of rain and snow across North wandale, Minette plates, nearth and porth portions early in the week. Expected mild temperatures fall below morning norms with light to moderate winds as the week progresses.
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Recipe of Sect Melton Featured at Cook Book Luncheon
Washington December 10 Secretary Melton leads an all male group of presidential and congressional housewives whose menu for Monday’s Congressional Club cook book luncheon includes meat from Melton and Calvin Coolidge’s corn muffin recipe and Mollie Marshall’s fried dough. Melton’s curr yed chicken a la indienne is also listed.
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Forgetful Santa Truant Students Talk at Court
Three truancy cases were heard by Juvenile Court Judge Harry W Snyder as Christmas neared. The boys recalled the holiday spirit but forgot school rules. The judge gave reprimands and reminded that good behavior yields some leniency, noting Santa rewards acts in proportion to goodness.
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Frederick Nearing Goal For Salvation Army Home Drive
Frederick seeks $1,150 to complete a Salvation Army home fund. A committee in charge led a drive last night as efforts continue to raise the total by tonight with hope of securing the needed amount.
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Vraderick
New 10 Tome Merelyl Failures Reported in US Markets
The Dunid Company releases figures showing weekly gains to A499 from 450 the prior week and 468 from a year earlier. The report highlights new sums and shifts in the market, noting noteworthy movements and benchmarking against previous periods.
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New
Dunaid Company
Bride Slayer Convicted in Mureka Court
Ian M. Hart, who killed his bride of three weeks, was found guilty of second degree murder by a district court jury in Mureka, Kon. Defense argued communicative insanity. Hart testified he could not resist his wife's plea and attempted to kill himself after the slaying.
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Warm spell forecast for eastern U S in 1944
Washington dispatch reports a Weather Bureau forecast of a warm spell for the eastern United States. In the next 24 hours temperatures are expected to rise in the eastern lower lake region, the Atlantic coast, and the East Gulf states, with a continuation into Sunday in the mid Atlantic and southern states.
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East Gulf
Movie couple separations in early stage life
In Cal Dec 10 report Ruth Chatterton has separated from Ralph Forbes, once her lead, after three years together on stage. Forbes says the split stems from their differing careers, and they remain friends despite the separation.
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Cal
Ruth Chatterton
Ralph Rorles
Hss
Forbes Exiains
Walters Plans Appeal After First Degree Murder Verdict
Walters will file an appeal immediately after formal sentencing as defense lawyers press alleged errors in admitting parts of an oral sub confession. The appeal targets the court rulings and seeks review on the January or April docket of the Court of Appeals. Walters remains in Washington County jail awaiting disposition of the appeal after a life sentence.
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Hoon
Bileworth R. Roulette
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Roulette
Hunter R. Statler
Maryland
Court Forum Passes Four Criminal Appeals
Four criminal appeals were argued in court this morning as State's Attorney Harper Ballentine pressed several cases. Wm Bumbaueh's habitually drunk charge was quashed. Glenn Besley Hancock and G M Keller Williamsport game law appeals were dismissed with fines. Martin E Summeré’s cruelty to animals appeal was also dismissed, while the major case remains the murder trial of Dewey Rowland Downeville with expected guilty plea.
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Wmn. Bumbaueh
Glenn Besley
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G. M. Keller
Williamsport
Martin E. Summeré
Dewey Rowland
Downeville
Slander suit set for Monday in local court
The $20.0 al anyiter suit of How ard Herbert animal Non Martin will be tried in court Monday. Loy. John G. Waemen represents Herbert and trile & Weilfinger for Martin.
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Legion Head Condemned For Ordering Prohibition Poll
In New York and Trenton discussions erupt as national commander Ewart B. Spaford condemns a proposed nationwide prohibition poll for all American Legion posts and the auxiliary. He asserts the poll would violate the Legion's constitution and insists posts act under their own authority awaiting national convention guidance.
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Cow Mother of Triplets Found on Ringgold Farm
George Fox discovered three newborn calves in his barn near Ringgold in a rare multiple birth. Their mother stood by as the trio began feeding, all calves healthy and upright with strong chances of survival. The farm is owned by W Scott Fleming and Le Incated.
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Poland and Lithuania Reach Satisfactory Peace Agreement
Geneva dispatch reports a satisfactory agreement between Polish Premier Pilsudski and Lithuanian Premier Waldemar in principle. The League of Nations session on the Lithuanian Polish dispute credited both states with recognizing a state of peace, while Netherlands Foreign Minister Deplearte von Boldt was to draft the settlement formula.
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Lindbergh Receives Congressional Medal of Honor
Washington December 10 The Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest award Congress can bestow, was unanimously voted for Col Charles A. Lindbergh by the House today. Moments after a warm reception on the floor where Speaker Longworth called him "America's most attractive citizen," the resolution to confer the medal was presented by Chairman Snell of the Rules Committee.
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Ryles
Stock Prices Show Recovery After Opening Rally
New York traders saw a tentative recovery with motor, soap and copper shares leading gains. Nash Motors rose to 97 after 3,000 shares traded as Mack Trucks and other industrial issues posted modest advances amid brisk early activity.
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Community to seek new school and hall at Hopewell area
Residents meeting at Hopewell School and Cedar Town Park west of Hagerstown decided to push for a larger two room public school building and a community hall. Speakers included John Myers Harry Anthony B Rungell Hicks and Miss Ruby Miller noting the one room brick Hopewell structure is inadequate and overcrowded.
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Retired Navy Officers Die in Car Crash
Indian Head Maryland December 10 reports two retired Navy medical officers Leland Z James and Commander Francis W Meanyson fatally injured when a jet automobile turned over near the town. A bystander died at the scene and both men were thrown onto the road. Deputy health officer for Maryland Munson Wat provided details.
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Heavy Snow Buries Large Parts of Oregon and Northwest
Heavy snow covered much of the Pacific Northwest with Portland among affected areas. Reports described strong winds and blizzard conditions blanketing central and eastern Oregon. Farmers faced disrupted harvests as winter weather slowed grain work and roads became difficult to traverse.
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Couple given decade hard labor for manslaughter verdict
In Mays Landing New Jersey, Mrs Margaret Litnedahl and Willis Beach were sentenced to ten years hard labor in Trenton state prison for voluntary manslaughter in the death of her elderly physician husband on September 15. Judge Campbell noted juror doubts but said the crime was proven and the jury’s verdict stands.
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Margaret Lit Netdahl
Willis Beach
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Beach
Betas Elven
Cost Him $125000 to Kill Dog Actor Star Peter
A Los Angeles report states Fred Cyriacks paid $125000 to kill a dog actor named Peter. Owners Edward Faust and Charles Crazer won the verdict against Cyriacks who claimed the dog was worth $250 per show and referenced wartime context.
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One Hurt When W M Engine Hits Car
A driver named Weagley on Weet Churaly Street was injured when a Western Maryland locomotive struck his car at Church Street. The wrecked vehicle rested on the tracks near Washington County Hospital where hospital staff reported serious injuries though conditions were not portable.
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