Indictments target Chicago racketeering network led by White
A Chicago grand jury returned a new batch of indictments charging a vast conspiracy to prey on building, coal hauling, and city contracts. William "Three Fingered Jack" White and 16 associates allegedly extorted about a quarter million dollars from the coal sector and aimed to levy daily fees on motor trucks. State's Attorney Courtney hailed the move as a decisive blow against organized racketeering.
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Chicago
William
Jack” White
George
Red) Barker
White
Trucking and Transportation Exchange
Thomas J. Courtney
AD Capone
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Mail Carrier Edgar Miller to Retire After 30 Years Service
Edgar C. Miller of Fairplay will retire from Rural Carrier service January 1, 1934 after completing thirty years of continuous duty since Rural Delivery began in the county. He carried mail on horseback and on foot, braving storms and snow drifts, earning high regard from residents along the route for loyal cooperation and courteous service.
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Edgar C. Miller
Fairplay
Miller
Regular farmers' protective meeting set for Monday night
A regular meeting of the Farmers' Protective Association will be held Monday evening at 7 80 o'clock in the Williamsport School Building. Reports on Green Castle milk plant prices progress and collections will be made. Speakers will discuss the AAA milk code its past and future effects and other farming matters. Arrangements will be made for the annual election of officers to serve next year. Election will be held January 15. Public invited.
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Farmers’ Protective Association
Williamsport
Greencastle
Grand Jury May Not Be Recalled In Lynching Case
In Princess Anne Maryland the Somerset County Grand Jury may never be called for a special session to review evidence against alleged participants in the October 18 lynching of George Armwood. A 6 yearly meeting law may prevent a special session. judges have declined to comment.
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Princess Anne
Somerset County
George Armwood
First Judicial District
John B. Robins
Robing
Sunday Services and Christmas Gathering in Mapleville
Mapleville on Sunday held Sunday School at 9 30 AM at San Mar Chapel and Union Church services at 2 PM led by Rev. Coleman from the First Brethren Church Hagerstown. Robert Markley hosted Christmas Day dinner for multiple local families including Smith Hull Reeder Lumm Reese and others. C Ned Keadle and family visited Randolph Schindel and family Sunday and later visited Elizabeth Routzahn and family near Myersville.
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Coleman
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Hagerstown
Robert Markley
Raymond Smith
Isabel Hull
Elmer Reeder
Jane
Roy Lumm
Jean
Marvin Reese
Virgie Reese
C. A. Shoop
Mary L. Straus
C. Ned Keadle
Randolph Schindel
Partner of Local Boy Drops Out at Walkathon
James Norman, the local boy who is making good at the Walkathon, lost his partner last night during the two-hour tread mill after she had competed for one hour and 20 minutes. A large crowd cheered their favorites on as judges ordered another derby sprint of 20 laps in one hour of elimination. A midnight frolic and mardi gras follow with a New Year celebration planned for Sunday evening and a special floor show. six couples and four boy solos remain.
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James Norman
Sale of Star Spangled Banner Manuscript Proceeding Despite Pleas
Baltimore officials report no halt to the Edison Galleries auction of the original Star Spangled Banner manuscript owned by Henry Walters estate. Col. James A. Moss of the US Flag Association urged delaying action to seek congressional funds or a library purchase. Trustees declined to comment beyond Moss’s claim they aim to maximize sale proceeds.
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Baltimore
Congressional Library
Washington
Moss
Chimney Fire Suppresses At Angerstown Grocery Display Room
A chimney fire spread to wainscoting in a South Potosna street Angerstown grocery building used as a Tri State Electrical Supply display room. First Hose Company extinguished the blaze yesterday after noon about 2 o clock using chemicals.
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Little Women Opens at Maryland Theater
Katharine Hepburn stars as Jo in Little Women opening tomorrow at the Maryland Theatre. The RKO Picture features a large cast led by Katharine Hepburn Joan Bennett Frances Dee and Jean Parker with Paul Lukas Edna May Oliver Douglass Montgomery and others. The film runs all week in a romantic Sixties New England setting contrasting with typical screen fare.
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REO Radio Pictures
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Joan Bennett
Amy
Frances Dee
Meg
Jean Parker
Beth
Rkoq-Radio Pictures
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Edna May Oliver
Douglass Montgomery
Henry Stephenson
Spring Byington
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Mabel Colcord
Frances Dee Jean Parker
Edna May Oliver Douglass Montgomery Henry Stephenson
Christopher Bean at the Maryland Tonight and Today
The Maryland screens Christopher Bean with Marie Dressler and Lionel Barrymore in the Broadway hit’s film version. It plays today at 2, 4, 7, and 9 PM, billed as Marie Dressler’s birthday picture and receiving widespread praise from critics.
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Maryland
Christopher Bean
Marie Dressler
Lionel Barrymore
Buck Jones in The Fighting Core at Colonial Theatre
Buck Jones stars in a new adventure tale with Diane Sinclair as the love interest. The Colonial Theatre presents a full day program from 2 PM to 11 PM featuring The Fighting Core by Columbia Pictures and a closing feature Love, Honor and Oh Baby with Slim Summerville and Zasu Pitts.
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Colonial Theatre
Love
Slim Summer- Ville
Zasu Pitts
Fighting With Kit Carson Opens At Henrys Theatre
A thrilling new serial based on true historical events draws crowds as Johnny Mack Brown portrays Kit Carson with Betsy King Ross star riding ability. Noah Beery senior and junior, Wm. Farnum, Lane Chandler support the pioneer West tale, praised as grand adventure. Also showing Will Rogers in Mr. Skitch and Clara Bow in Hoopla for a five day New Year run.
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Henry's
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Johnny Mack Brown
Tully Marshall
Carson
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King Ross
Noah Beery
Noah, Jr
Farnum
Lane Chandler
Will Rogers
Mr. Skitch
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Henrys
Holiday Shows At Thea And Maryland Theatres Begin New Year
A midnight show opens at 12 01 a m at Maryland with doors at 1145 p m featuring Louisa May Alcott Little Women. The picture plays all week at Maryland and Colonial with continuous screenings Monday New Year’s Day from 2 to 11 p m.
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Maryland
Louisa May Alcott
Colonial
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