Ford withdraws from race boosts Coolidge hopes
Washington observers from both parties praised Henry Ford for publicly endorsing President Coolidge for 1924 nomination and election. The Detroit magnate’s move was seen as clearing political waters, removing a potential Ford challenger, and strengthening Coolidge while muting Ford’s factional influence.
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Contested Light Plant Battle Continues In City
Officials clash over building a new municipal power plant amid bond plans and bank funding. Estimates range near 400000 to 500000 with engineers disputing costs. Public Service Commission probes while locals argue municipal rival firms could be hurt and taxpayers burdened. A new filling station project on Potomac avenue advances by contractor David C. Miller.
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Potomac Avenue
Hamlton Boulevard
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Stock Markets Show Renewed Bullish Tone In Forenoon
Stocks moved higher in forenoon trading with gains led by crude oil producers and refiners. Producers and refiners rose 1 to 4 percent, Standard Oil of California up, with several key names advancing amid renewed market optimism.
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Sugar 014 Cts Pound and Market Items Listing
A garbled page lists assorted goods and prices including sugar at 14 cents per pound, various foods and household items such as cakes, oranges, coconuts, and potatoes. It mentions delivery and store hours, with references to pots and dishes and a town market scene.
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Robinson Sworn In as Attorney General in Maryland
Baltimore December 20 Thomas H Robinson took the oath of office today at Annapolis and will be sworn in by Governor Ritchie. He and an assistant reviewed the governor's proposed departmental legislation. Armstrong, moving to Hagerstown and Baltimore, will practice law and retain an office in the Maryland Trust Building. Armstrong's notable cases included Sunday motion pictures and baseball, True Court and Question jewelry cases, with 7 tried in the Court of Appeals, 54 decided, 60 won, 16 lost, and no reversals by the Court. His famous ruling limited police arrest powers without warrants under Prohibition. As Attorney General, Armstrong argued cases before the U S Supreme Court including a challenge to the Nineteenth Amendment.
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Hagerstown
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Prosperity in U S Looming Says Business Leaders
A 1924 outlook from prominent figures predicts continued U S prosperity. Jas H Farrell argues Europe troubles are overemphasized while H T Parsons touts tax cuts as business stimulus. Railroads see cautious optimism, and Thomas I Wilson foresees strong 1924 trade if markets stay steady. Thomas May predicts retail gains outpacing 1923.
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Chicago Packer
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Los Angeles
May Department Stores
Fire disrupts rail service in Mauch Chunk area
A early morning fire in Mauch chunk destroys rolling stock of the Mauch chunk and Lehighton Transit Company crippling service between Mauch chunk East Neuduchunk Lehighton and nearby communities. Williamsport officials awarded a contract to W. H. Sharer to build a concrete covering over the upper end of town. three bids were received and work will begin soon.
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Death of Hamilton Campbell at Ele Tate residence
Hamilton Campbell, a prominent citizen known as the fitness leader of the city, died yesterday afternoon at Ele Tate residence, 924 Oak TM avenue, after a lingering illness. The community mourns the loss of a longtime local figure.
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Hamilton Campbell
Obregon Army Victorious in Mexican Rebel Conflict
The Obregon government reports victory with Guadalajara to be taken soon by federals. President in good spirits predicts swift defeat of Estrada’s forces in Jalisco. Air reconnaissance and ongoing vigorous offensives marked by skirmishes and few casualties. Rebels retreat toward Vera Cruz. one surrendered at Puebla. Huerista dissension noted in Vera Cruz district.
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Arrest Report From Williamsport On Liquor Charge
Oscar Gearhart was arrested in Williamsport yesterday by Oliver Sharer on a purported liquor transport offense. He was held for a hearing before Justice Tice amid claims by Matott that Gearhart provided information against him. Matotte, fined $100 for operating a motor vehicle without a license, paid via a thirty day note signed by Justice Tice.
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State Forestry Proposes Million Dollar Ten Year Plan
The State Forester P W Besley announced a ten year program to spend about 1 million dollars to acquire 200 000 acres of timber land in Maryland. The plan aims to secure cheap forest land now to prevent an amber shortage and suggests sale proceeds could cover the investment. Potential land in Frederick and Garrett counties totalling 10 000 and 19 009 acres may be available at $2 to $3 per acre.
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Garrett County
Entertainment by Sirs Fred Frost in Reedyarlie Hall Dec 27 1923
Boston entertainer Sirs Fred Frost will perform at W G C T U hall Reedyarlie on Thursday evening December 27 1923 at six o clock. Proceeds mostly benefit the U H Church.
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Fred Frost
Boston
W. GC. T. UW. Hall
Santa Claus Cantata Rendered at WCTU Ball
A Santa Claus cantata will be rendered at the WCTU ball in Readysville on Saturday evening December 22, 1923 at 7:20 for the benefit of the V. B. Church.
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W. C. T. U. Ball Keadysville
V. B. Church
Loves the Seal on Visit to Newark and Beyond
Mr. George McDowell and his daughter Elizabeth plan a morning departure visiting friends in Newark New Jersey. They will stay with Mr. and Mrs. W T Floyd and then travel through New York and Western Pennsylvania after the holidays. Local fire departments are alerted as the journey progresses.
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Newark
N. J
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McDowell
New York
Pennsylvania
New Subscriber Joins The Daily Mall In Hagerstown
The Daily Mall announces Joseph Artz of Hagerstown R. 2 as a new subscriber, highlighting the paper as the widest read in the county. The notice underscores its broad news coverage and attractive features.
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Hagerstown
Joseph Artz
R. 2
Turkeys and assorted city market prices
Turkeys ranged from 45 to 50 cents per pound live weight at the City Market this morning with slow sales. Other prices listed include Christmas trees 25 to 30 cents, wreaths 26 cents, chickens 20 cents per pound, pumpkins 25 cents each, beans per quart, and butter 5 cents per pound.
Three Big Porkers Slaughtered in County
Joseph Davis near Williams Port yesterday slaughtered three of the county's largest hogs. The biggest hog weighed 24 pounds, with others at 47 and 66 pounds. Combined weight of the trio was 1675 pounds.
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Joseph Davis
Williameport
M C M Shank Wins Two Fine Hogs At Fair
M C M Shank of RF D wins with two fine hogs weighing about 450 pounds, earning top honors at the fair. The event highlighted local farming talent and livestock quality across the region.
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M. C. M. Shank
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