Samuel Gompers Dies After Long Fight in Texas
Realizes last wish to meet death in the United States. In San Antonio, Samuel Gompers, veteran labor leader and longtime head of the American Federation of Labor, died after a relapse following a period of illness. Officials reported his death at 2 a.m. as colleagues recalled his steadfast spirit and devotion to American institutions.
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Ban Antonio
Samuel Jompers
Victor
Elf
Chester J. Wright
Fetteration
Gompora
Mon Ara
Mon Ara of the Gumpers
Mexico City
William Mahon
Defrost
Federation
Gompera
Ehlof
Frank Morthon
Tha Feneration
Maorrison
Prexas
Students Freed After Bandit Raid In Canton China
Canton December 13 eight remaining captives from Canton Christian College and 82 others seized by Chingae bandits last Sunday in Canton outskirts were released today as Li Fuh Lin forces forced the bandits from their stronghold.
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China
Canton
Atudenta
Chingae
Outakkrta
Rolonasa
Li Fuh Lin
Batt Dita
Former Baltimore Engineer Struck by Western Maryland Train
W J Cling, ex Baltimore and Ohio engineer, was struck by Western Maryland train No 6 at Salemnvile while wandering from a nearby station. He suffered injuries expected to cost him his right leg and was taken from Magerstown to Cumberland for adjustment.
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W. J. Cling
Baltimore and
Gio
Western Maryland
SalMlnavile
Cline
Bantrorkun
Sabingavilla
Nlekt
Magerstown
Cumberland
Urdatmiont
Greencastle Fights Holy Rollers Church Plan
In Greencastle a local faction opposes the Pentecostal Holy Rollers building a church, challenging permits and seeking to halt construction. A burgess report deferred action to the council, which adjourned for four hours to seek legal counsel and consider next steps. Local Holy Rollers congregants are known to operate a few missions in the county.
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Greencastle
Holy Rollers
Lesat
Hans
Burgess
Cidzens
Tabernacle
Burgess Minnich
Minntoh
Tfaundon
Han
Cownsel
Hla Adyloe
Roilera
Thia
Pennsylvania Railroad seeks stock issue approval
Washington December 13 The Pennsylvania Railroad applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue 315100 shares of capital stock of the Pennsylvania Ohio and Detroit Railroad.
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Wasilington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Inter-state Commerce Con
Tysua
Citamon
Pennsylvania, Ohio and Detroit Railroad
Lewis Again Heads Miners In United Mine Workers
John L. Lewis was reelected president of the United Mine Workers of America, with the entire administration ticket winning by overwhelming majorities as the official canvass began in Indianapolis on December 14. The report notes the outcome appears assured pending final certification.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Hagan
Court Stiff With Sentences Given
Judge Frank G Wagamaty today handed down stiff sentences in Washington County. The term saw the largest caseload yet as Guilty defendants received prison terms including James Wilson ten years for second degree murder and Gara Ricketts Wilkinson four years for manslaughter. Other sentences included Cora Ricketts Wilkinson four years four in Maryland Penitentiary, Ed McCoy one year in House of Correction, Geo Builth and Willa Newsome one year each, Dimer and Charles Jenkins three years each, and Lester Shrader two and a half years. Additional sentences covered Frank Norrie two years, William Johnson clemency request, Frank Leo eighteen months, William Bell eighteen months, Harry Long one and a half years, Jenno Burger gina months, Milton Alger six hundred bond plus one year House of Correction, Richard Boggison one year, Lewis P Smith fined and costs, Anna Donegan one hundred dollars and eighty days in county jail, Clyda Mongan four months.
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Frank G. Wagamaty
Lawleser
James Wilson
Gara Ricketts Wilkinson
Cora Ricketts Wilkinson
Maryland
Ed. McCoy
House of Correction
Geo, Builth
Willa Newsomesyora
Houses of Correction
Dimer
Charles Jenkins
Jaes Wilson
Frank Norrie
Lester Shrader
Ty C. Blocker
Johnasn
Frank Leo
William Bell
Asaault
House of Corraction
Harry Long
Jenno Burger
Gina
Milton Alger
Ha Wita
Home of Correction
Richard Boggison
Lewis P. Smith
Costa
Anna Donegan
Clyda Mongan
Woman found guilty of drunken driving in court
Anna Donegan, married, appealed after being convicted of driving a car while intoxicated in the early morning hours of August 4. Judge Wagamon rejected leniency, citing deliberate defense witness perjury. Donegan was sentenced to 20 days in jail and a $100 fine. appeal filed with Bilfan H. Hartis and A. S. Mason representing her.
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PF. G. Wagamon
Uhig
Conde
Meg
Anna Donegan
Iquor Waa
Donegan
Heaviest Forest Fire Losses in Two Maryland Counties
Fire damage in Waddington and Frederick counties totaled about 2 076 dollars, with 1 203 acres burned across 18 fires. Suppression costs reached 265 dollars in the county, while Frederick bore the largest loss of the season despite less burned area, mostly destroying virgin timber and hundreds of acres of stand timber.
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Waddington
Cyril Klein
Thig
Frederick County
Maryland
Washington
Ron
Hyslyn’ Neabit
Tarry
K. Maralousag
Pittsburg
Misa Nesbit
G. D. Mack
Atworth
Tanticalty
Organized gang recovers stolen auto near Chamboraburg
A machine reputedly taken by an organized gang was found abandoned in Chamboraburg after being driven from Hagerstown. Police linked the find to a broader auto theft ring with ties to several cases across nearby cities, noting suspicions of further recoveries and headquarters in the north.
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Minnie
Jeorge
Laos
Ella Duan
Shiet
Dunn
Civil War Threat Grows in Chen China Province Clash
Reports from New Civil War Near In China describe Klangsu and Peking forces moving toward Shanghai as troops under Chang Tau Chang pass Tochow en route. Klangau units from Pukow push north while Tiuchumship tensions rise and Obh Yous efforts to oust the Tuchumship rise in Kiang AU.
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Bhanghai
China
Klangsu
Ghanghai
Peking
Woking
Chang Tau Chang
Tochow
Tlon-Tafa
Shanghai
Ktangau
Pukow
Shanabat
Yuewe
Chuklang
Nanking
Kiang AU
Klangau
Chi Hele Yosin
la Yosg Halong
Devil Grip Tops Section With Widespread Illness
An East region illness labeled Devil Grip sweeps the area with many cases. Physicians note indigestion symptoms in sufferers while others say it hits after a prior grip. A new remedy involves a diet featuring dameone and patients report improved relief. Two Western Maryland College students from Williamaport and Hollywood Va visit Willamport High School for a week of observation and teaching. HH Rosset Tsemloger, a commercial teacher at Sucray High Gohoo covered after a 13 hour biocongins episode.
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Mas Vinginta Goll
Williamaport
Mise Catherine Hatton
Hollywood
Studants
Western Maryland College
Willameport
Willamaport High School
HH. Rosset Tsemloger
Sucray High
Gohoo
Hawa
Robinson Is A Very Ill Man In Brooklyn Club
Wilbert Robinson manager of the Brooklyn Club is reported gravely ill at his home in Baltimore after a bad night. Doctors fear complications from abdominal pains and stomach issues threaten his health. The veteran baseball figure, once with the Baltimore Orioles, is in weakened condition after weeks of illness. Lamia Mitchell dies in Rio de Janeiro Brazil November 12. He was known in his city for business influence and is survived by his widow and one son.
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Baltimore
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn
Aolforn
T He Dodgers
Baltimore Ortoleata
Imay
Brazil
Lamia Mitchell
Ro de Janeiro
Brasil
Mr. Mitchell
Lhiv City
Besa
Mra
Two Men Missing in Shine District Washington County
Two men vanished in the Shine District within a week, Charles William Moore of Sandy Hook and Lewta Snyder of Big Pool. Moore left home Tuesday evening after visiting Harper’s Ferry and a taxi ride with Harry Cummings. he was last seen alighting near the Maryland end of the Warpers Ferry bridge and has not been heard from since. Snyder was last seen Sunday afternoon near Blair’s Valley. search efforts continue as authorities suspect possible foul play linked to moonshining and bootlegging activity in the region. Their families fear homicide or accident, with continued investigations by state authorities and local police.
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Washington County
Charles William Moore
Sandy Hook
Lewta Snydee
Big Pool
Snyder
Ag Cymbom
Blair's Valley
Keefer
Moore
Tugadar
Sean Bo Waa
Malllé Moore
Charlan
Harpoer's Ferry
Harry Cumtmings
Broneylek
Y. M.C
Harper's Ferry
Cummings
Maryland
Tridge
Camolinga
Halef
Lloyd Rohrer
Hagerstown
Roulette
Myre
Rohrer
Tholo
Harper's Mercy
Dandy Hook
Merine Corpa
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Samuel Gompers
Calles
Christian College
W. Md
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Wagamun
Russell Thaw
Chantharaburg
Keane
Clearspring
Wile Robson
Florida
Moutha
Irving Showe
Chamboraburg
Tolee
Myra
Montin
Thea Sous Gang
Hleves
Robinson
Shine
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