Acquittal in Self Defense Case At Local Trial
The court acquitted Metts on a fatal shooting case after defense and state witnesses described events near a railroad yard. Testimony detailed pursuit of three boys by Metts and gunfire that wounded the victim, with defense asserting self defense and contested statements from witnesses and medical testimony regarding the wound.
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Gedtive
Dot Gemyer
Metts
Btate
Walter Ramey
Johnn Lave
Luray
Dofflemyer
Hagerstown
Doflemyer
DeMemyer
Dofenia Inter
W. R. Bender
Mott
Motts
Crampton
W. B. Morrison
J. H. Bitner
Morrison
Domtemyer
Justice Bitner
Thius
Metta
Polot
Tham
William H. Schaffer
Enge
Wolfinger
Sone
Aravd
Dofflemyar
Matts
Bile
Patrick Surtth
Holiday bill at Maryland promises grand vaudeville week
The Maryland vaudeville season opens with a promising Holiday bill featuring Harry Waimen and Irena Barry in A Musical Treat. Also on the bill are Jane and Miller Lorpiachoreans De Luxe, Slatel and Company, Alvin and Alvin, a short comedy Singers Midgets Sideshow, and a Christmas week schedule with new props and revised acts throughout the run.
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Maryland
Tha Uswill
Manses
Harry Waimen
Irena Barry
Wil
Jane and
Miller
Times
New York
Slatel and Company
Alvin
Maryland News
Maryland Monagement
House Leaders Delay Dyer Antilynching Bill
In Washington on December 31, House leaders agreed to defer consideration of the Dyer anti lynching bill until after the Christmas recess following hours of futile attempts to maintain order. Opponents opened a filibuster, stalling general debate as roll call proceedings continued.
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Washington
Metts speaks after trial and heads to Washington
Roanoke and Hagerstown crowds greeted Metts after the trial. He said he would work in Washington and trusted court fairness, noting his case was moved for safety. Retained by the railroad, Metts and several attorneys from Hagerstown Westminster and nearby towns were involved in the prosecution and defense.
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Roanoke
Tri
Matte
Washington
Hagerstown
Henry H. Keedy
Withan H. Keyeey
Laray
I. Neal Parka
Westminster
Metts
Attornays
D. Anglo Woldnger
Haxerstown
Theodore Brown
Cags
Woliinger
Five Held in Theater Case In Baltimore
Grand jury returns presentment naming Harry W Nice Hawin Dickerson Wilson J Carroll Alfred Buck Bernard Dundon as conspirators to defraud funds of the American Theatre Company. Buck and Dundon also charged with bribery of Carroll. Witnesses include former Judge Morrie Soper and accountant Tams Oliver. Buck and Dundon face larceny claim of 1500 dollars.
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Baltimore
Boulevard Theatre
Harry W. Nice
Appeal Tax Court
Hepublican
Dickerson & Nice
Hawin T. Dickerson
University of Maryland Law
Bchool
Supreme Beyolt
Nice
Alleged Bribe Offenses Involving American Theatres Company
Carroll faces charges of accepting bribes on three dates including October 6 1920 January 31 1821 and May 28 1922 in a case linked to the American Theatres Company. The report notes two offenses across March and March 7 of the year.
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American Theatres Company
Maren
Carroll
Belog
Wisters Would Teach Bible In Public Schools
Frederick December 21 clergy and civic leaders including Rev Doug Lux Hoof Rev Henri L Kelffer Rev Edward N Parrish and Dr Joseph H Apple appeared before the Board of Education urging Bible instruction in public schools. The board president Dr Willian Crawford Johnson approved the general purpose and will form a committee to prepare concrete recommendations for school authorities.
Light wine and beer bill faces dry opposition in Congress
The Treasury Department opposes such legislation and deepens the rift between Bestatary Mellon and the Army Teaden jin. Dry leaders say any allowance for light wine and beer will be futile, with Congress broadly backing the dry stance.
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Ilal
Treasury Department
Bestatary Mellon
Congress
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