Wife To Be Disappears With New Automobile
Frigid weather grips the nation as a cold front moves eastward after three days of freezing temperatures. Weather officials warn of snow and a sharp dip in the thermometer extending as far south as Florida with a major arctic outbreak likely by Monday, impacting Oklahoma and New Mexico and bringing subzero wind chills to several western states. The blast is expected to disrupt travel and daily life as regions brace for record lows and snow accumulations.
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Tousy
Florida
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Cattee du
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Fire Fatal to Four Girls in West Virginia
Four young sisters died in a fatal fire at a home near Hightown after being trapped on the second floor. The mother and another adult were seriously burned, and the fire started while the family was at home. Firefighters battled the blaze as the structure burned, with investigators beginning to determine the cause.
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Estarsville
W.va
Nieto
Atlax
Jono
Verdict For 5000 In Removed Case
A civil action in Allegany County court concerned a $5000 claim against absent defendants. The case, tied to a national bank in Cumberland and multiple named individuals, sought full recovery with proceedings moved from a local court. Attorneys argued the merits as the plaintiff pursued compensation amid contested liability and insurance involvement.
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Second National Bank of Cumberland Va
August W. Blut
Mivcardt B. Ringl
Loral Court
Allegany
de Teridenta
Willan F
Hanes Ve
Jackson Complyuction and Repair Co
Wmplayer
P. Woohtep
J. Clavgland Grice
Ara
Albanian Insurrection Feared as Balkan Tensions Rise
London reports Albanian Minister Bay Konitza warns Serbia instigated the Albanian uprising as Europe eyes a wider conflict. A Yugoslav legation denies Serbian involvement while Italian sources mention Albania's premier potential victory fears. Unconfirmed Belgrade dispatches note Ban Now’s possible fate after rebel gains.
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Bay Konitza
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Annest
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Rome
Belgrade
Ban
Victoriou
French government to arrest foreigners aiding Communs against regime
Paris dispatch reports the French government will seize any foreigner who tries to profit from spying on Communists and influence the regime through propaganda. The prefecture of police announced the action, aiming to curb interference tied to the current crackdown.
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Nec
Cammuitan
Uxpal
de Raurze
Pollen
Gompers Post May Be Filled by Mine Chief
New York December 19 The executive council of the American Federation of Labor met to consider selecting a successor to Samuel Gompers as head of the federation. The meeting focused on who would best fill the post and guide the federation forward.
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York
Federaion of Labor
Executive Council
The
Federation
Changed Mind Tells Police After Arrest
Lee C. Hager formerly of this city, who returned to Savannah after settling his father’s estate, informed police of a change in plans involving a wife-to-be and a new automobile. The Augusta dispatch says he sought police help to recover items and delay a planned ceremony as marriage arrangements moved toward Columbia, South Carolina.
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Thi City
Savannah
Minua
Augusta
Hager
Hlstother
Misa Muller
Savancab
Polics
Gladys Tucker
Algo
Tucker
Georgia
Columbia
Interstate Commerce rebukes Erie Railroad for outsourcing locomotives
The Interstate Commerce Commission criticized the Erie Railroad for sending a large number of locomotives to outside repair shops between 1980 and 1928. The commission said the practice reflected maintenance policy not in line with expected efficiency and economical management under interstate commerce rules.
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Washington
Interstate Communres Gamilaalon
Erie Nailroad
Rand
Serpent Liked Curio Found In New Cavern
A serpentine curio was found by David Pearrell in a cave 15 feet underground on the Joven Limastoho Company tract along the Potomas river near Falling Watera. The coiled object resembles part of a large root or vine, about 18 feet below ground, awaiting expert interpretation. WILL PROBATED The will of Sygen Thomas of Boonshoro was admitted to probate in the Orphans Court with Dr. J Tabert Wade named executor. DIVORCE BILL Kuma C Quohtoll seeks separation from Clarence Th Rachlell in court.
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Potomas River
Falling Watera
David Pearrell
Pearrell
Rgtentista
Sygen
Thomas
Boonshoro
Orphana Court
J. Tabert Wade
Booze Marked Oil Seized in Pennsylvania Yard
In Settysburg Pennsylvania two hundred cases of Scotch and whiskey labeled oil were seized in the B and O Railroad yard. The whiskey valued around 8000 to 9000 dollars, marked as oil though shipped from Edinburgh Scotland. Police say it was likely smuggled into the country from the rum foot. A box car sticker led to the discovery. liquor held in county jail under guard.
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Settysburg
Poller
Edinburg
Scotland
Land for Sale Controversy Flares as Officials Clash
An 82.8 acre tract fronting Frederick street is advertised for sale by Jol Carmichael, chair of the Sewerage Commission. Mayor Charles E. Bowman and the City Council oppose selling 212 lots to a commission member, warning a sale could fund salaries and delay work. The commission vows to stay in office until its tasks end, claiming it borrowed 70000 and has not repaid it.
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Jol Carmichaal
Cormission
Charles FE. Bowman
Comaitenton
Acre
Bow Swan
Sayerare Commission
Ratheither
Canell
Sewaraga Commission
Hiked 22 Miles to Enlist in Army
Two Marcaraburg youths Leon D. Grover and Samal J. Collings hiked 22 miles from their home to a local army recruiting office. They planned to turn back if arduous but chose to enlist and head to Baltimore headquarters. They could not hike to Baltimore and will attend courses in motorized field artillery and mechanics in San Antonio.
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Leon D. Grover
Samal J. Collings
Marcaraburg
Houta
Gemy
Baltimore
San Antonio
Thieves Loot A. and P. Store in West Franklin Street
Thieves forced a rear window at the A and P store on West Franklin Street last night and secured between four and six dollars from the cash register. The window pane was shattered but no goods appeared disturbed. Waller Stum, a night clerk at the Dagmar Hotel, was summoned to the scene. His father had died, and the report notes the personal distraction as the event unfolded.
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A. and Pp
West Franklin
Waller Stum
Dagmar Hotel
City Deluged With Christmas Moonshine Amid Holiday Rush
From the mountains of Washington county come reports of a flood of moonshine to Hagerstown as Christmas supplies strain local liquor shops. Mil lers and distributors push product despite enforcement, with prices ranging from 8 to 18 dollars per gallon and various fruit- brandy blends in demand.
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Hagerstown
Ryo Uquors
Vetery
Tt Ta
Ferret hunting. Allegany County fines issued
Allegany County moves to curb ferret hunting practices used to drive rabbits from dens in rock piles and thickets. One man, Cabghe, fined $26 after being found with a ferret in the George's Creek region. Authorities warn such methods violate the law as ferrets force game from refuges.
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Allegany
George's Creek
George's Crook
Haarmann and Grane crimes raise German murder verdicts
In Hanover Germany Haarmann and Grane faced verdicts for multiple murders of boys. Haarmann found guilty of 4 of 27 counts, Grane guilty of instigation and accessory in murders. Grane sentenced to 16 years. Haarmann accepted verdict, declined appeal. No pardon sought. Also a bicycle theft report filed at Herald-Mail office.
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Germany
Frite Haarmann
Dls
Vulturs
Hane Grane
Hasrmann
Grane
Grans
Haarmann
Graus
Ecora
Jent
Lia
Othed Emori
Senitentiary
Moaarmann
Liia
Eleaver
Smolloniesa
Erie Store Robbery At Night Strikes Local Merchant
A robber stole over $20,000 in merchandise from a downtown ERIE store during the night. Wesrabbel at over $20,000 worth of goods seized. details unclear. Witnesses report a break in at Travis elowk auction house and involvement of F. Der 19. authorities investigating.
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Erie
Shim. F. der
Travis Elowk
Eve
Wes Rabbel
Insurance Losses Shaped by Smyrna Fire Claim
In Oxcon a judgment valued near 100 million dollars emerged as American Tobacco Company lost its first against Guardian Insurance Company. The case stemmed from damage to goods during revolutionary fighting in Smyrna, Turkey years ago, with insurance arguing it was secondary and disclaimed liability.
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OXCON
American Tobacco Company
Guardian Insurance
New York Drank Harder Than Ever in Past Year
Public intoxication in New York State rose to the highest level since 1914 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1924. County jails, penitentiaries, and New York City prisons all reported increases with 4,844 offenders across the state, 2,692 in penitentiaries, and 4,960 in city institutions. The report comes from county and city authorities in Albany.
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New York State
New York City
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