Williamsport veteran George W Hurd dies at home
George W Hurd a longtime Williamsport resident and former mayor died at his home at 11 am from complications after a long illness. Born in Alabama he moved to Williamsport 24 years ago and served on the town council and as mayor. Survived by widow Annie P S Hurd daughter Catherine and sons George W William S and Mason. Funeral arrangements announced later.
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Veant End
Willigtusport
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Wweart
Mr. Hurd
Washington Scurty Hospital
Annie P.S. Hurd
Catherine Hurd
Atome
Tore
George W
William
Willameport
Pilz D._ Hurd
Minzicanolis
Minn
Mason
Hurd
University
Etoile Mitchell
Mimiic Sadier
Florida
C. PR. Walker
Anniaton
Ala
William Hurd
Anciston
Aisa
Aiiize Lalor
Kate
Henry Davis
Hagerstown
Pennarlvania Hospital
Davis
Devils
J. McPharson Scott
Bad
Rav Mumma
Dayle
Zion Reformant Ghurchaug
Charles ‘Davis
Westville
N. J
Erie
Wife of Liquor King Arrested in Glen Rock Case
Mrs Nettie H Mudle wife of Geo Martha was arrested Saturday in Scranton while testifying for her husband who faces conspiracy charges in a raid on the Foust Distillery at Glen Rock Pa The government says the raid was part of an illegal liquor operation and she was held on a 6040 bond while others are detained in the case
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Jovenh Y. Saabower
Elizabeth Strest
Dls
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Lillian
Charles
George
Rippon
W. Va
Mra
J. . Gatrell
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E. Te Lancaster
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Chartey Town
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Tiee By
L. M. Terguson
Nettie H. Mudle
Geo
Martha
Frederick
Wen
Scranton
Glen Rock
Search Still On for Missing Aviators After 12 Days
The search for Colonel Francis Marshall and Lieutenant Clairley Welber continues into the twelfth day. Adjutant Albert E. Saxon says hope of finding the flyers alive is gone, but teams will press on until their bodies and the wreckage are located. Thirty planes, cavalry and infantry regiments, and forest rangers participate under Colonel BE Wennins directing the operation. More units will be sent if needed.
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Eighth Corps
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Bold robbery at drug store in broad daylight
Thieves entered David P. Schindel's drug store at 47 South Potomac Street yesterday afternoon and escaped with cash and narcotics. Loss estimated at about 75 dollars. The crime occurred publicly as pedestrians passed. John Peters is detained for investigation after being seen near the store at noon.
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Two Burn Think Exploded in Moonshine Fire Tragedy
At MIMtown on December 28 Georgs Powracz, 40, and John Busko, 45, died in a blaze officials say started when an illicit still exploded. The men were found burned near the copper still apparatus, and investigators labeled it a moonshine accident.
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Mim- Town
Farmers Ask Aid Of Commissioners Bregerick County
Farmers appeared before the County Commissioners asking an appropriation of 1500 dollars to combat bovine tuberculosis under a government veterinarian. The program would end after January 4 unless county funds remain available. A weekly weather outlook notes possible snow or rain early in the week with a warming trend later.
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Normel
Church Services Planned for Mrs Weller Interred at Rose Hill
Church of this city where Mrs Weller belonged will conduct funeral services. Interment is set for Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Rose Hill Cemetery
American Water Works to Buy Commonwealth Water and Light
The American Water Works and Electric Company announces purchase of all outstanding stock of Commonwealth Water and Light Company. The deal includes guarantees on water works lands secured by the parent, with a New York syndicate buying an issue valued at 1.609 million dollars. A power plant over 1.5 million, near Williamsport on the Potomac, is under construction with initial excavations finished and steel base work begun.
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Comonwealth
Waiter and Power Company
New York
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Potomac Public
Larglee Company
Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Company
Williamsport
Potomac River
27 Perish as Vessel Links Trapped Survivors
Desperate voyage ends with seven saved after a wreck near Lizard Islands. The Reliance struck hidden rocks and was abandoned. lifeboats reached shore as survivors recounted their peril and the risking journey of a trapper and his son guiding the group to safety.
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Market gains on copper and steel lift stocks high
In New York trading the Industrial group led gains after 15 minutes with copper, steel and related stocks bid in large blocks. WU Steel rose 18 to 108%. Cony Gas gained over 2 points. Fisher Body up near 3 points, Studebaker 3 points higher. U S Rubber up 4% and Kelso Wheel up 1. Stedway up 15 to 107%. New York Central advanced to 93% amid irregular railroad activity. A chimney blaze in Baltimore Street prompted a quick response from First Hose and Pioneer Hook and Ladder. delays by a blocking wagon briefly held the Fire Truck.
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Baltimore
W. Franklin Street
Burglars Loot Store After Shooting Owner’s Son
Two masked burglars entered Frank Carfegue’s store early morning. They shot the owner’s son in the groin, escaped with 421 dollars, and fled as about 109 onlookers gathered at the scene.
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No Injunction Filed To Date In Hagerstown Electric Plan Fight
Rumor of an injunction against the city Mayor and City Council over a new Muntelpa Electric Light Plant continues with no formal filing yet. Citizens oppose the project citing cost and tax considerations while bids for excavation were rejected and will be reopened later this week for about 2,000 cubic yards of work.
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Muntelpa
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Citywide Snow Removal Warning Enforced
Police Chief Thomas H Barber announced rigid enforcement of the snow removal ordinance. Property owners must clear snow within two hours after snowfall ends or face fines from one to ten dollars. The notice also mentions a Crale island post office and police station and a Bible publication detail from the British and Foreign Bible Society.
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Britain doubts US aid for European stability efforts
London dispatch notes waning British belief in American participation in upcoming reparations talks. Foreign Office says the United States has not indicated willingness to act, while British leaders expect the US to probe European sentiment before any concrete moves. Disarmament interest among European powers could influence any possible help from America.
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Bandits Seize Three Bags of Gold Bullion
Denver police rushed to the United States Mint as five armed bandits attacked a wagon carrying gold from the institute. One bandit was shot down and seriously wounded, the others escaped with three bags of gold. Federal guard Charles Linden was shot and probably fatally wounded. Government officials deny reports of $200,000 being stolen.
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Markets Report from Hagerstown Wheat and Corn Prices
Market notes from Hagerstown dated December 16 show wheat around 1.26 per unit, flour at 9.20 per barrel, and mixed prices for corn products including cracked corn near 1.90 to 2.30 per bushel. Multiple feeds and seeds listed with varied per bushel or per unit pricing, reflecting a wide range of commodity costs.
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Chicago Suffered First BelowZero Day This Winter
Teternational News Service reports Chicago endured its first below zero day of the season with temperatures down to minus 8 at dawn. A printer, Mary T. Graham, was found frozen to death at a doorway. The Fire Department faced a busy night with 75 fires reported from 6 PM to 8 AM. The Weather Bureau forecast called the period continued cold.
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Red Cross to Care for Greek Refugees
The American Red Cross will immediately take charge of relief for one million Greek Christians expelled to Turkey by the Turkish Nationalist Government. A relief fund of one million dollars has been allocated to assist the Greeks and other Christians affected by the Turkish decree.
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Court Won't Discuss Murder Indictment
Supreme Court denied a motion to dissolve the murder indictment against Mrs. Doris Bruen in the killing of her husband, rancher Honest John Haunen, at his Riverside home on March 10, per International News Service dispatch.
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Christmas trade boom prompts anti Christmas sales drive
A nationwide push reports large quantities of alcohol and wine moving toward Christmas, aiming to curb distribution amid prohibitions. Officials and private advices signal a substantial inflow into holiday markets as the year-end demand intensifies. meanwhile a Denver broker, John H. Porter, 46, was found dead, believed to be by his own hand, amid despondency over health and finances.
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