Cold snap hits Hagerstown with morning freeze
Early hour temperatures plunged across the region as King Winter arrived in Hagerstown. The Weather Bureau reports a rapid fall from 63 degrees to near freezing by dawn, with readings around 29 degrees at Keedysville. Officials say the cold wave tongue may presage near normal spring weather by tomorrow morning.
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Hagerstown
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Vile
Deuve J. AL Miller
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Mr. Miller
Thia
Community XMAS Tree at Winport and area events
A December report describes plans for a first community Christmas tree in Williamsport, erected about twenty five feet tall in Conacechcoague Square with carol singing and a Christmas program. Local merchants led the effort with R A Pottenberger coordinating the tree lighting and Potomac Electric assisting. Churches asked to arrange program details for Christmas Eve.
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Conacechcoague
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Christa
R.A. Pottenberger
Potomac Editon Company
A.D. Wanbaker
Tows Electric
Fan
Ledter EB. Cottens
Cattrill & Murray
Merchanta
Citizana
Prohibition Drives Many Druggists Out of Business
Washington reports that stringent Prohibition Commission rules on alcohol distribution records have forced many retail druggists to leave their businesses. Samuel Henry of Chicago, secretary of the National Association of Retail Druggists, testified to the Senate dietary committee noting the industry-wide impact of the regulations.
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Washington
Ramuel Henry
Chicago
Bonate Dudietary
Herald
City Market Holiday Schedule Announces Market Days
The city market will operate on Wednesday and Saturday during the Christmas holidays. There will be no Tuesday market. In the following week market days fall on Wednesday December 31 and Saturday January 3.
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Thora
Prospects Of A White Christmas Forecast
Weather bureau predicts cold spell across the North and Middle Atlantic states next week with mostly fair conditions. Odds of a new snow event midweek appear possible, though overall outlook favors dry, frigid days.
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Dac
Weather Bureau
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Middle Atlantic
British Protest Against Naval Armament Increase
Britain protests naval armament and gun elevation changes under the Washington Treaty. London notes that capital ships may not be converted to burners and argues main armament changes violate the treaty. The protest, linked to a July 20 note, targets Japan and the United States to ensure attention on what Britain deems treaty violations.
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United States
Japan
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Forged Papers in Courts Tainted Pardon System
Dr. B F Dudding says ex convicts report forged letters from federal judges and U S attorneys used by prison officials to obtain paroles or pardons. He claims corruption widespread, with 76 percent of prisons implicated and possible indictments in the Atlanta investigation.
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Washington
Stans
United States
Prison Offatala
B. F. Dudding
Prisonere’ Rollet Society
Dudding
Allande
Department of Justice
Atlanta
Prrson
Chinese Tongs Feud Escalates After Laundry Murder
Pittsburgh report notes renewed violence in the Chipest Tong War after Yee Jung Clong is killed in his laundry. Police fear further clashes as tensions rise following the November 26 Armistice between the On Lootg and Kp Sinfl Tongs.
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Kp Sinfl Tongs
Polics
Yee Jung Clong
Asqnesin
Hornbraker Is Dismissed In Local Fire Case
Moody Hornbraker faced charges of filaturing a religious service at the Church of God in Binks Valley. He was fined $10 and released after a hearing before Justice Leon RB. Earlier, he was brought to Hagera town in connection with the November 8 fires in Dialla Valley, but no evidence supported incitement charges. He was freed after paying the fine, with custody ending this morning. Hornbraker had been taken into custody yesterday by forestry and state law officers over alleged statements about forest Aro.
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Moody Hornbraker
Binks Valley
Leon RB
Hornbraker
Hagera
Fuestoner
Forestry
State
Fucora
Gypsy Members Die In Auto Train Crash Near Camden
In Camden New Jersey Joto Guy 16 is in critical condition at a homeopathic hospital after a car carrying two 22 year olds Thomas Hicks and Mantel Stanley collided with a passenger train at Robanna crossing near here last night. The gypsy band camping near Williamstown New Jersey was involved.
Hart denies Hagerstown link in escape tale
The Chicago based suspect Hart claims he was never in Hagerstown, stating he has been in Chicago since May and was arrested there on burglary charges. Baltimore detectives again questioned his ties to a supposed gang, while Maryland officials released two prisoners from a nearby facility. Hart declined to discuss an allied convict.
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Hagerstown
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Tilsom
Claude Th Swouzay
Maryland
Two Turkeys Bagged by George A Redd in Hancock Range
George A Redd of Wallamsport, president of the Diaia Lumber Company, undertook a hunting trip in the Hancock mountains and bagged two wild turkeys for Christmas.
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George AS Redd
Wallamsport
Diaia Lumber Company
Hancock
Christqaa
Britain for Settling U S War Claims
London reports Britain has drafted a note to the United States proposing a settlement of America s war claims. The note will go to the cabinet and likely be sent to Washington after Christmas.
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London
Great Britain
United States
America
Will Conserve U S Oil Lands
President Coolidge acts to conserve national oil reserves by appointing the Secretaries of War Navy Interior and Commerce and Federal Conservation Board to craft a practical conservation plan. He warns that future supremacy may hinge on possession of oil and other pivotal products.
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Washington
Coolidge
Serre
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Interior
Commerce
Torr
Mrs Edw Keefer Struck By Auto In Washington Square
Mrs Edw Keefer Wanington avenue suffered head cuts after being struck by an auto driven by Farry It Stall near Washington Square About 1 o'clock afternoon as she crossed the street she turned into the path of the machine and was knocked down though not run over She was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
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Edward Keefer
Wanington Avenue
Farry
Washington
Keefer
Dry Enforcement Still Relies on Local Police Aid
Washington reports that Prohibition enforcement in 1926 will depend on local authorities, with the Treasury Department bill totaling 11 million dollars for enforcement activities. It includes 50 thousand dollars for a public education campaign using posters and other methods to urge observance of the law.
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Washington
U S Plans to Insist Upon Packer Curb
Attorney General Stone said the United States would oppose the Supreme Court plea of the big packers to broaden the decree prohibiting them from other businesses such as operating grocery stores. He urged upholding the decree and cited legal grounds. The Farmers' Council had asked Stone to join the fight against annulling the decree.
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Washington
Genral Stone
United States
Waldy
Stone
Warmers National Council
Farmers’ Council
Stave Pierces Boy's Palate In Dowry House Incident
A 24 year old boy, son of Mrs. Harry Ellag of 274 Mrederick street, was seriously injured when a rusty umbrella barb pierced his palate yesterday while playing at home. The object caused pain and fear of infection as the mother freed the piece. Antitetanus treatment was given. Arrests were reported as Roberts of Cumberland was taken back for non support after a local arrest by Deputies Crum and Dowars.
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Harry Ellag
Mrederick Street
Roberts
Cumberland
Roberta
Diputtes Crum
Resignation of Carmichael Shocks Saverays Commission
The resignation of John Carmichael, chairman of the Saverays Commission, shocks a riven at odds with the Mays Grand City Council. Mayor Charles E Bonamiao announced the move, noting Carmichael had sought to resign months ago after the last sewerage plant contract. Other commissioners, including William Wingert and George B. Met Wolf, remained silent as the panel faced potential resignations and ongoing disputes over land sales and project direction.
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Saverays Commission
Commission
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Mir. Carmichael
Carmichael
Charles E. Bonamiao
Mr. Carmichael
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Compission
Willliam Wingert
George B. Met. Wolf
Me. Carmichael
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Heinz Plans Nearby Tomato Receiving Station
Heinz To Have Nearby Station. Arrangement by the Heinz Co. to erect a canning plant near Chamberburg locates a tomato receiving station at Waynesboro to buy produce from about 60 farmers, who will plant 260 acres next year and expect roughly 28 thousand dollars in earnings. The company also plans a trailer in Washington County.
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Chaimberaburg
Waynesboro
Theas
Hoing
Gome
Washington County
Ten conspirators executed after quick trials
Ten conspirators implicated by a rebel communist who confessed to shooting the Euthenian Minister of Communications were sentenced to death and executed immediately after perfunctory trials amid the recent outbreaks.
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Euthenian
Ardarad
Eggs Help Send Retail Food Prices Higher Last Month
Washington December 20 The retail cost of food in the United States rose 1 percent in November from October with eggs leading the gain at about 14 percent and coffee up 6 percent. Over the year to November 16 prices fell 1 percent.
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United States
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
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Maine
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