Dollings Co creditors face partial recovery in receivership
Philadelphia dispatch reports A B Geary, special master in the Dollings Co receivership, notified hundreds of stockholders they may receive about one fourth of their investments. He rejected International Note and Mortgage Co claim of over 400000 and indicated the fund now totals near 960000. Only about 952000 of the 960000 claims are allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Dallinga Co
Philadelphia
A. B. Geary
Maseter
Mada
Dollings Company
International Note and Mortgage Co
Columbus
Ohio
Dollings Stocktoldera
Notheir
County youths make mark in naval school
County youths excel at a U S Naval Training Station in Hampton Roads Va leading classes in various studies and activities. Notable leaders include Maurice A Annapar William Dawson Milton L Davis George L Leatherman Leonard J Wisalagor and others from Hagerstown Milton Milton and Smithaburg areas. At the radio school leaders include Wilby Mt McCautey and Edwin W Mitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallington
Milton L. Davis
M. Wer
Washington Street
George L. Leatherman
Fy i. D. No
Hagerstown
Leonard J
Wisalagor
Smithaburg
Wilby Mt
Shocker Goes To New York In Trade
Urban Bhock of the St. Louis Browns is traded to the New York Yankees for Joe Bush veteran pitcher Mitton Gaston and O Glard according to an announcement from the New York American League club offices in New York on December 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Urban Bhock
St. Louis
Heart Disease Most Fatal Cause Of 1923 Deaths
Washington dispatch reports that heart disease remained the leading killer in 1923, with 170,038 deaths among 4,193,017 total. The era saw a death rate of 12.3 per 7,000, higher than 1922, while pneumonia, tuberculosis, and accidents also caused large losses.
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Washington
Can Gus Bureau
Cold Wave Set to Grip Chicago Amid Record Warm December
A sever cold snap from Algaka is forecast to reach Chicago early tomorrow, plunging temperatures by at least thirty degrees to the winter low. The city, after a warm December 16 and 17, saw ice and sleet with wires and rails down, while Winnipeg and Minnesota reported subzero readings as the front moved southeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algaka
Artlyoa
Wast
Chicago
Tee
Venna Ta Tig Weat
Ind
Lara
Fay
Weather Bureau
Canadian
Hay Wald
Nore
Winnipeg
Mingonpolis
Cesses Settled Out Of Court In Private Settlement
Settlement reached out of court in the breach of promise case of Anne Barker vs Samuel Flose. Amount not disclosed. Ellan DB Hartle represented the plaintiff. Mason & Mason defended. Parties included Baltimore Trust Co and Manhattan Machinery Exchange in related matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rank Tomoy
Ing
Baltimore Trust Co
Fladberg
Mahhattan Machinery Exchange
Anne Barker
Samuel Flose
Ellan DB
Hartle
Mason & Mason
Attornneys
Hanover Verdict Declares Vampire Murderer Sane
In Hanover Dac 17 Yellz Haarmoon known butcher of young men and boys was deemed sane by two Altensts at Haarnang's trial. Schulze argued a criminal can be sane yet commit crimes. Haarmann protested and the second altonist Dr Schackwitz testified Haarmann was not insane at the time of murder though morally inferior and intellectually weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Germany
Yellz Haarmoon
Haarnang
Professor Schulaes
Haarmena
Allen
Schackwitz
Haartauh
Haarmann
Tee
Postal pay increase veto upheld pressure at white house
President Coolidge presses for Senate to uphold veto on postal pay bill adding 48 million yearly to government costs. White House talks with Senators Borah Sterling and Curti a followed by Republican leaders urging action while Democrats block further action until after Mosels Shoals debate ends.
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Washington
Senate
Coolidge
White House
Borah
Sterling
Curtia
Gooding
Cuntalay
Stanford
McCormick
AcKinley
Tate
Thia
Senate “Postoffice Committee
Democrata
Gotham poison liquor death toll mounts
New York on December 17 reports the holiday toll rising to eleven in a week, totaling 27 for the month. Authorities suspect most deaths stem from contraband liquor arriving from New Jersey via ferries. Patrols guard ferries as hospital cases and blindness threaten patients.
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New York
Palico
New Jersey
Forties
Domintch Carfaro
Trop
N. Yur
Bellavie Hospital
West Virginia attorney asked to locate missing William Moore
Relatives of William Nacre a Sandy Hook resident appeal to Jefferson County WV prosecutor Porterfield for help in locating Moore, who vanishes after 10 days of inquiry. The case hints at possible murder by moonshiners or drowning in the Potomac near Harper's Ferry, where he reportedly last appeared. Norman Grove of Williamsport injured by a fall at home, suffering a sprained leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nacre
Sandy Hook
Stata
Attornay
Porterfield
Jefferson County
W. Va
Moore
Elther
Potomac River
Harper'a Ferry
Norman Grove
Williamsport
Coutéil
Falag
Yeaterday
Accused Minister to Argue Own Case in Insanity Defense
The Mount Vernon NL trial of Lawrence N. Hight, former jockey turned minister, hears he will defend himself with a plea of insanity. Nelson Layman, his counsel, says the strategy aims to reveal mental capacity and test the state’s key witness. Layman adds if Elsie Elsie is acquitted, Hight’s case may collapse. he argues Elsie’s innocence would exonerate Hight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Lawrence N. Hight
Hia
Isle Sweeting
Nelson Layman
Bolda
Hight
Coolidge Declares Traffic Accidents A National Evil
President Coolidge told the national conference of Street and Highway Safety that the yearly toll of traffic accidents has grown to evil proportions. He called for renewed efforts to curb crashes and improve road safety nationwide.
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Coolidge
Washington
Dele
National Conference of Street and Highway Safety
Bandits Make Jewelry Haul In Loop Pawnshop Robbery
Four armed bandits robbed a Loop pawnshop shortly after ten this morning escaping with about 50000 dollars in jewelry watches and cash. A policeman present during the heist was disarmed and later forced with others into a washroom before the robbers fled. One attacker stood guard as the loot was gathered and the victim kicked free after the washroom door was locked. A separate item notes Margaret Gower daughter of the Williamstown mayor suffered a fractured arm at school during recess.
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Chicago
Fen
Margaret Gower
M. F. Gower
Wittiamstoun
Maryland Ribbon Company Prepared for Big Business Push
Maryland Ribbon Company at North Prospect is set for renewed operation after owners repurchased the plant from Madison Ribbon. Capital stock rises from 15000 to 300000, with equipment valued near 400000 and 80 looms ready to run. Formerly moved from Patterson, N J, after 1918 acquisition by Madison. October transfer by local group signals restart with limited prior activity.
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Maryland Ribbon Company
North Prospect Atroot
la Pianaloa
Bisquat
Lames
Lta
Thhe Madison Ribon Company
Ocober
George T. Acheck
J. Willan Frant
Edwin €. Hook
George F. Seherk
Tralucant
Madison Ribbon Company of
New York
Patterson
N. J
Hagerstown
Maryland Company
Stresseman Asked to Form a New German Cabinet
Berlin December 17 reports President Ebert has charged Foreign Minister Stresseman to form a new cabinet. Stresseman formerly served in the Marx cabinet which resigned after the German elections.
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Stresseman
Berlin
Ebert
Day
Foreigh
Stressetoon
Schosachman
Marx
More Are Employed More People Working In Coun try Now
Washington December 17 Employment fell slightly from October to November while per capita savings dipped a bit. The Labor Department attributed the changes to seasonal declines rather than a business slump. Earnings dropped 1.3 percent and employment slipped about one tenth of a percent based on reports from 8657 manufacturing establishments across industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Labor
Underwood Muscle Shoals bill sparks Senate clash
Senator Norris denounces the Treasury rap on the Muscle Shoals measure saying passage would dwarf Teapot Dome and harm American heritage by gifting it to a private corporation. Also reports parole of three men in a tires and tubes theft case and a compound fracture of the left hand at Washington County Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Underwood Muscle Shoals
Norris
Nebraska
Senate
Norra
E. Blocker
Willia Newsome
George WY. Smith
Wagaman
American Automotive Corporation
Grove
Sharpsburg
Washington County Hospital
Wayneboro Fire Devours Downtown Businesses in Morning Blaze
A morning fire in Wayneboro destroyed two downtown business houses with an estimated loss of 225000, partially insured. The Kirton building burned rapidly, spreading to the Dreyfuss building and adjoining store, while fire units from Hagerstown Chambersburg and local forces aided in saving other property. A Haber dashery owner and his wife narrowly escaped as flames forced a leap from a bedroom window. The blaze, reported shortly after 3 am, had already consumed the Kirton building before discovery. Continued coverage on Page 10.
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Waynenbore
Fle Mont Pe
Kirton
Dreyfuss
Hageratont
Chambersburg
Hageratown
Ocene
Charles E. Bowman
Wayneahore
Charles Goldberg
Thia
Drunken Baltimore Proprietor Sentenced for Auto Crash
William H. Murphy, a Baltimore hotel proprietor, received a two year term in the House of Correction at Frederick for driving while intoxicated. He allegedly struck William Dailey, 14, at Ridgeville, failed to stop, and later wrecked his car into a pole before arrest and trial. This marked his second arrest for DWI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William HW
Murphy
Baltimore
House of Correction
Frederick
William Dailey
Hidgeville
Blue Ridge Bus Company Expands Western Maryland Reach
The Blue Ridge Transportation Co. plans to exercise an option on the Petre-Haraiman bus line operating between Waynesboro and Hagerstown. A meeting tomorrow will decide whether to finalize the purchase, with terms reportedly paid to the satisfaction of the seller. Negotiations continue for other lines as Blue Ridge aims to replace city trolleys with motor buses in various towns served by Potomac Edison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Ridge Transportation Co
Antisiliary
Potomac-Edison Co
Maryland
Petre-Haraiman Busine
Waynesboro
Hagerstown
Uader Lway
EL. Hull
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Betay Ross
Wii
Layman
Whaethera
Elal
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Elato
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Digarm
Teapot Dome
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