Veteran Describes Death Of Soldier At Wheeler Under Watson Charges
War veteran Marion J. Walls testified at a Senate hearing on charges by Senator Watson of Georgia about brutality in the army and a soldier's death at Camp Wheeler Georgia. Walls recounted that Halley was shot after refusing to work and Corporal Crawford, of the 206th Military Police, was acquitted after a court martial. He said Crawford was later made a sergeant and given a 90 day furlough.
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Wheeler
Watson
Marion J. Wallis
Georgia
Washington
Senate Committee
Senator Watson
France
Camp Wheeler
Marion J. Walls
Athens
Halley
Tampa
Fld
Walls
Crawford
206Th Military Police
Star Division
Walla
Wnll
Tip Wrinla
Abe
Serasant
Senator Overman
Wallis
G. N. Caldwell
Banduaky
Mutley
Teathty
Forfeits Bail at Staunton in Liquor Transport Case
Staunton Virginia crowded court room as W T Der ing of Roanoke posted bond of 3500 for Baker of Hagerstown Maryland charged with transporting liquor. Baker failed to appear before Judge Kerr in Corporation Court. Jury found guilty after brief deliberation. Maximum six months in jail and a 500 fine imposed. Judge Kerr issued a warrant for Baker. Seizure of related property planned. sale by city sergeant in two weeks. Also mentions Daniel F. Kotnvar and Korhey Kefauver in separate notes. Salome Warrenfeltz of University of Maryland returning home for Christmas with parents at 218 Mulberry Street.
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Staunton
W. T. Dering
Roanoke
J.D., Baker
Hagerstown
Pear
Kerr
Corporation Court
D.ettuberlake
Charlea Curry
Ker
Baker
Oneida
Haker
Ciis
Misa Salome Warrenfeltz
University of Maryland
Mulborry St
Woman from Winchester Goes Insane at Westboro Hotel
A 70 year old woman using the name Miss Kannie Toor, claiming Winchester Virginia ties, suddenly acts oddly at the New Westboro Hotel. After hotel staff and police consult, physicians commit her for observation at the State Hospital. She reports sleep troubles and fears intruders, has a sister living in Winchester, and appeared well dressed in dark blue.
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Weathern
Mags
Kannie Toor
Winchester
Tost
New Westboro Hotel
State Hospital
Westboro
Miss Toar
Troops pursue captors of Sun Yat Sen's wife
Government troops were reported on the trail of bandits who captured Madame Sun Yat Sen, wife of the president of South China. Dispatches said the bandits headed toward Kweilin, capital of Kwanse province, about 285 miles northwest of Canton.
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United Prenny Ghanghal
Osa
Troopa Today
Madame Sun Yat
South China
Kweilin
Kwanse St
Ng Canton
United States Faces Naval Limits Debate in Washington
Washington December 21 The American arms delegation proposes granting France a large share of submarines and auxiliaries while rejecting Britain’s demand to abolish submarines. Still Britain and France press plans on armament limits as Christmas talks waver.
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Carl D, Groat Et Wreaprnitene
United Irenn
Washington
France
Britain
Two More Held In Grezencastle Raid
Yames Wilkens and Moyd Dish of Morcoraburg were brought before a judge in Grezencastle after a raid. Each held on a $1,009 ball bond awaiting trial in the ongoing case and related proceedings.
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Grezencastle
Tranktly
Ohlot
Palios Brunygardugr
Greenowati
Yames Wilkens
Moyd Dish
Morcoraburg
Ball Bond
Bilogtog
Wolfe Lindenfeld Names Six Accomplices In Wall St Murder
Warsaw reported Wolfe Lindenfeld, held in the Wall Street dynamite murders case, named six accomplices. Dr. Stanislaw Qulkowak, Polish police chief, declined to reveal names. Lindenfeld’s actions before and after the bombing are recorded, with one accomplice claimed to have knowledge of the plan and makers.
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Wolfe Lindenfield
Wall St
Lindenfeld
Wall Street
John Graudenz
United Preas
Warsaw
Wolfe Lindenfeld
Stanislaw Qulkowak
Dutkowski
United Presa
Recret
Twole
Dr. Oulkowskd
Polite Robber Robs Deluxe Train Then Escapes
Chicago December 21 The Chester Illinois bandit hid his face with a handkerchief as he robbed passengers of the Chickxo Washington and New York train. He obtained $1000 in cash and jewelry then fled as the Baltimore and Ohio train departed Chicago. He used a bell rope, leaped the rear platform and vanished in a waiting automobile.
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Chicago
Des
Chester
Viviani Says France Needs Submarines for Security
Rene Viviani French delegate to the Washington Arms Conference arrives aboard the Paris from New York and declares France must have submarines to safeguard colonial interests and naval security.
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Havre
Des
France
Rene Viviani
Paris
New York
Vivian
Cold Wave and Snow Hit Northeastern States Christmas
A U S Weather Bureau forecast predicts a cold wave and snow for the Northeastern United States in time for Christmas. A storm warning extends along the Atlantic coast from Delaware Bay to Boston as a new cold air mass approaches from the Midwest and Atlantic.
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United Rrom
Washington
United States
U. S. Weather Bureau
Atelsatic
Star
New York
Atlantic
Delaware Wrestwater
Boston
Weather Bureau
Judge Henderson to be Buried Tomorrow in Cumberland
The funeral for former Judge Robert R. Henderson, who died yesterday at Albenny Hospital in Cumberland, will be held Thursday at 3 20 p.m. at Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church. The Rev Ambrose H Heavin will officiate and burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers include former Judge William C Walsh Circuit Clerk Lloyd I Shaffer J Thorn ton Boyd Allen B Spier and others. Honorary pallbearers from Hagerstown include Judge Frank G Wagaman former Judge M I Keady Dr J McPhernon Scott and Col Will iam P Lone.
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Robert R. Henderson
Albenny Hospital
Cumberland
Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church
Ambrose H. Heavin
Rose Hill Cematery
M. I. Keady
J. McPhernon Scott
Col
Williem P. Lone
Miss Sallie Iseminger Injured in Streetcar Fall
Miss Sallie Iseminger of Wanks town and a Surrey schoolteacher was badly injured when she fell from a trolley car step in the Square. She sustained a fracture to the left forearm, was treated by a physician, and returned home after the injury.
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Sallie Iseminger
Wankstown
Surrey
Big Mora
Mia Taanhinger
Eho
Bandits Lock Cashier In Vault At Karthaus Bank
United Press reports from Clearfield Pennsylvania describe a bank robbery at the State Bank in Karthaus about fifteen miles from here. Two or more bandits forced the cashier, aged Shope, into a vault and escaped in a high powered touring car after taking roughly $2500 in currency. The cashier was released by fellow employees shortly after 11 o clock.
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United Presnd
Clearfield
Lwo Bane Dita
Karthaus
Milan
Ater
Agid
Bs Shope
Four Coaches Derail on B and O Line Near Independence
Four coaches aboard Baltimore and Ohio train No. 8 traveling from New York to St Louis derailed after the engine lit at Independence thirty miles east. The wreck halted service and prompted emergency response as crews worked to clear the line and assess injuries.
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United Prgans
W. Way Doo
Baltimers
Ohio
New York
Louis
Independence
Here
Nona
Bar Association to Act on Death of Judge Henderson
Washington County Bar Association meets at the courthouse at 8:80 this afternoon called by Daniel W. Doub to consider action on the death of former Judge Robert R. Henderson who passed away yesterday at Allegany Hospital Cumberland A committee will draft resolutions and oversee required actions.
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Washington County Bar Association
Daniel W. Doub
Provident
Robert R. Henderson
Allegany Hospital
Cumberland
Wal
Handerson
Turkey Won in Moose Contest
A contest headline notes Broca Wing of Oonaboro won a moose competition with the wurkey theme. The report is fragmentary and includes garbled phrases about numbers and committees, with no clear outcome beyond the stated victory.
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Turkey
Moose Legion
Broca
Oonaboro
Chorga
Atha Ravings
Greencastle Police Chief Acquitted in Bootlegging Case
Greencastle police chief R W Baumgardner was acquitted on charges of violating prohibition laws after a hearing before Core Magistrate Metcalf. Three witnesses, including Harvey Beard, testified about a 10 gallon liquor purchase and delivery, but cross examination weakened the case. Magistrate Metcalf discharged Baumgardner, praising his duty and suggesting another backer of the prosecution.
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Baumgardner
Greencastle
Harvey Beard
Uung
Metcalf
Greenenstie
Haber Garman
Samuel Pike
Beard
Bawngardner
Garman
Thia
Bear
Garthan
W. R. Davison
Heard
Road
Freight Train and Truck Crash at Pennsylvan ia Avenue Crossing
W. V. Phleeger of Funkstown driver for D. A. Stickell and Sons suffered serious scalp lacerations in a head on collision with a Western Maryland freight train at the Pennsylvania avenue crossing at 8 this morning. The truck was wrecked with front wheels, hood, windshield and radiator severely damaged. Phleeger was taken to the hospital. Witnesses called the crash miraculous for his survival. Police and Dr. Lehman aided, track blood witnesses say Phleeger may have tried to pass or brakes failed.
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W. V. Phleeger
Funkstown
D. A. Stickell and Sons
Maryland
Pennsylvania Avenue Crossing
Phleeger
Phiesger
Bis
Phleager
Pannaylyanig Avenue
Mying Gless
J.‘ W.lehman
Hospital Fyr Suter
Duffy claims delegates coerced into Anglo-Irish pact
Sinn Fein delegates signed the Anglo-Irish treaty under alleged threats from Lloyd George, Duffy told the Irish Parliament. He said Britain warned of war if the treaty was rejected while urging immediate ratification. Duffy defended his signature and warned of consequences if the treaty failed. He criticized both supporters and opponents of the pact as he urged passage. Parliament’s seventh day of debate showed no clear path to a vote before holidays, with uncertain majorities and adjournment planned.
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Cms
Dublin
Dee
Sinn Fein
Lloyd George
George Gavin Duffy
Duffy
Maya George
Belfast
Dall
Dail
Thera
Opiniog
Tham
Girl bailed in Martinsburg theft case
Leona Sarks of Hagerstown was admitted to bail after arrest on stealing a velvet coat from Miss Mabel Trederick at a dance hall. She is held in $1,000 bail for grand jury appearance as relatives returned her to Hagerstown. Anna Mumma was in Martinsburg with the Socks girl but did not secure bail.
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Leona Sarks
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Mabel
Trederick
Bho
Anna Mumma
Shor
Senators Seek Reservation in Pacific Peace Pact
Washington December 2 President Harding will be urged by Republicans to approve a reservation to the four power Pacific treaty clarifying the United States will not be bound to safeguard Japan’s territorial integrity. Reported intimations suggest Harding may propose the reservation when submitting the treaty to resolve differences with the American delegation.
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Raymond Clapper
Washington
Harding
Benatora
United States
Japan
Stump Blaster Blown 20 Feet by Dynamite
On a D Worts fruit farm east of Waynesboro two men D Rickard and William Zoigter were injured while blasting stumps. A dynamite charge they believed had exploded earlier exploded while they approached, lifting Rickard and Zoigter into the air and injuring them. The extent of their injuries was not yet determined.
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D . Worts
Waynesro
D. Rickard
William Zoigter
Mr. Richard
Christmas Trees Erected In Two Town Areas
Christmas trees appeared today in two places in Hagerstown, one in The Square and another in Washington Square. The Municipal Light Company and the Hagerstown Frederick Railway maintain the displays and will handle lighting and decoration during the holiday week. Public thanks are extended to the companies for their splendid display in the Community Christmas trees for Hagerstown.
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Hageratown
Tha Square
Washington Square
Muah
Randerad
Hagaratown
Woman breaks hip while shopping in Highfield
Mrs. Mary E. Groner of Highfield, while shopping on North Potomac Street, slipped on a street level and fell, breaking her hip. She was admitted to Washington County Hospital and expected to recover, authorities said.
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Elegan
Mary E. Groner
Highfield
Washington County Hospital
North Potomay Street
Commissions Arrive For Two Offal Commissions Arrive for Two
The commissions of Lowry L. Towers and John B. Ferguson arrive today at the council hall for the election. Names appear as local officials in County Giork and County Bye. The pair accompany the officers to oversee duties and duties are noted for the upcoming procedures.
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Lowry L. Towers
John B. Ferguson
Giork
Nm N. Hoy
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D. Baker
Bill For
Divonga
Daniel F. Kotauvar
Charles Wolf
Hollvorea
Kefauver
Westboro, Mass
Sun Yat
Vivians
Judge Henderson
BAR Association
Henderson
Ray Baumgardner
Stickell
George
Charles M. M'Cann
Pal
Mary. E. Stoner
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