Limousine Trade Linked to Chinatown Opium Den Deaths
New York December 31 police questioned fifty people tied to a Chinatown opium den linked to the limousine trade after the bodies of two Chinese men, Tom Sa and Tom Sajw, were found in a three room apartment. Victims stabbed, opium pipes scattered, a rakish hat rack and a burning flame noted. A list of American women and a letter from a woman mentioning bringing a caicasa were found. The scene indicated blackmail and extortion schemes. A portrait of a beautiful woman hung on the wall. neighbors described patrons arriving in their own limousines. The investigation focused on a suspected ring funded by swindlers. the janitor reported Sayw slain on the floor, and Sayw’s body showed knife blade wounds. A white robe previously worn by Sayw was reportedly missing.
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Fay United
New York
Tom Sa
Ana Tom Sajw
Risch
Thara
Haan
Lavonne
Erloos
Fotme
Hadréd
Pelle
Towat
Sayw
Ima
Senate probes widen over war killings in France case
Washington dispatch reports Senators pressed to extend inquiries into alleged murders and cruelty toward American doughboys in France. They scrutinize Major Opie Blaunton amid claims he killed two of his soldiers, with War Veterans and others demanding accountability as investigations proceed.
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Perens
Washington
Harges
France
Watson
Opie Bt Blaunton
Var
Opis Ie
Tivo
Gsclarod
Ware
Mijor- Opla
Banda
Check for forged signature draws Maryland tax notices
A forged check dispute surfaces involving a signature by Smith and alleged signer Mary yore with Wittiamy and Norris in Washington County. The bank shows no account for Myers and local names are tied to a probate-like inquiry about who signed the check. Separately Maryland tax reports are being mailed to about 7000 corporations under the state tax commission plan.
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Upton
Norris
Willlimeport
Dé Aourod
Wittiamy
Smith
Yore
Williama Yore
Washington County
Myers
Tageratown
Smalth
Qmir
Idea of
Maryland
Sheng Vo
Oil gushers flood marsh for two days
The Humble Company's well near Omega, Tax, spilled oil for two days flooding marshland. Officials say 15,000 to 20,000 barrels per day were stored in plants through choke pipes after the well spouted at about 40,000 barrels daily, men toiled for two days and nights before throttling the flow, while smoke filled the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry United Eresn
Omaga
Tax
Bee
e. _ Chaffon, No, & guater
Oll
Tts
Barness l
New York And Pittsburg Cheer Threatened by Day
A disjointed brief describes Day from New York proclaiming New Year cheer threatened by Prohibition era actions. The piece mentions potential enforcement and a warning about locking doors for a year if illegal spirits are sold, reflecting era tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pittsburg
Dry squads halt booze flow in Pittsburgh night enforcement
A quad of enforcement agents patrolled Pittsburgh hills to stop caravans and wagons delivering beer to saloons and hotels for New Year Eve celebrations. Trucks owned by brewing firms were said to carry beer with high alcohol content and were halted near the outskirts where the festive supply was approaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitsburg
Pitteburgh
Wors Alto
Jolly
Twenty three drown in collision off Finnish coast
Twenty three people perished when the Sarema sank after colliding with the Soviet icebreaker Vinga off the Finnish coast early today. The Vetiela crabb ed and went to the bottom before lifeboats could be launched. The Hibud play The Shepherd and the King will be presented in Williamsport to aid Aaron Lodge of Gold Follows at the Pythida Opera House Thursday at eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Vetiela
Newton Boeri
Beneft
Aaron Lodge
Gold
Williamsport
Pythida Opera House
Consortium for Reconstruction and United Nations Plan
A European financier congress proposes an international consortium organized by private interests and backed by governments to economically reconstruct the world. A tentative agreement outlines a barter system linking producing and impoverished nations, with nations like Italy Norway and Russia invited to participate. primary aim centers on establishing trust and exchange hubs in Russia and Germany.
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United Prean
Paris
Dec
Bitplayd
Trénco
Balgum
Italy
Orway
Robert Hotre
Germany
Russia
Partiou
Ruseis
Drive for Lower Freight Rates Sought by Sweet Bill
Washington December 3. A House effort to cut freight rates nationwide gains ground as Representative Sweet declares a bill to empower Congress to set inter state rates after year start. The measure aims to apply the transportation act to control intrastate rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daltod
Washington
Congress
Ows
French resents debt threats of Americans
Washington dispatch reports the French delegation reacting to alleged threats that France should repay debts before a large building program. M. Barlaud claims pride in debts and not forgetfulness. Also notes the gunning season ends in Maryland with permits and dates unclear amid weather notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Perea
Washingtons
Ifrance
America
Isuadhing
M. Barlait
Maryland
Rand
Wreck on Elevated Road Probed. One Killed, Six Injured
Investigation begins into elevated road wreck that killed one and injured six after a train rear ended a processing train. Details scarce as officials work to identify the dead and assess damage on the incident scene near New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eplintera
Happy New Year from Daily Mint line
A festive New Year message appears in the Daily Mint, urging patrons and friends to share joy and good wishes for the coming year. The note emphasizes community spirit and year opening greetings.
Two court verdicts recorded in Baltimore docket
Two verdicts delivered today in Baltimore court cases. H H Biker and partners versus Sallow for goods sold totaling 260 dollars. Baker & Company versus Saltzman, settled for 112 dollars. Ridenour vs Hagerstown West Wash Company verdict for 212.18 dollars on concrete work.
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H. H. Biker
Sane
Baltimore
Harry Sallow
J. Cleveland Grice
M. Wolfinger
C. T.bay
Toblez Baker
Tobies Baker & Company
Abrim
Saltzman
H. Clyde Ridenour
Hageratown West Wash Company
Plains
Ridenour
Board of Officers Reserve Corps Examination Set
A board of United States Army officers including Lieut Col William Taylor Major Q B Whipple and others is ordered to meet in the city for the examination of many applicants to determine their fitness for appointment or promotion in the officers reserve corps. The meeting is expected to be held in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army Officia
Lieul-Cal
William TR. Taylor
Cavalry
Q. B. Whipple
Gant
Roger Wisner
Tatantry
D. C. II
Thia ‘City
Nea
Lawsuits Seek Damages in Trolley Car Incidents
Widow's suit against Western Maryland Railway for 30000 seeks damages for the death of Burk who walked in a yard on Ida 48. A suit against Hagerstown Frederick Railway for 1060 damages follows a motor truck collision with a trolley at Half Way. Lavinia Roulette sues Hagerstown Frederick for 1490 damages over a trolley strike to her automobile at Brad dock Heights. Samuel Kauffman seeks 1000 for auto damage from a truck collision on Salem avenues last October.
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Mauda Y. Burk
Schmintatrathiz
James W. Burk
Vereelf
Wareaman & Wagaman
Western Maryland Railway Company
Burk
Ida
J. Myera
Hagerstown & Frederick Railway Company
Wagamian & Harah
New Sulk
Lavinia II
Roulette
Hagerstown & Prederick Mailway Company
4. M. Wolflinger
D. Wagaman
Harry H. Keddy
Braddock
Heighta
Trederice
Coundy
Ts Ksufman
Salem Arenas
Opossum Attacks Woman in Coop Near Pon-Mar Wag
J I Ridlinger suffers a wrist bite when an opossum bites through the skin while in a coop near Pon-Mar Wag. Mrs Ridinger endured a painful fang wound as the animal clung to her arm until her husband, attracted by her screams, arrived with a lantern and the creature was driven away.
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Jira
Ridlinger
Pon-Mar
Wag
Farmer Rescues Family From House Fire in Howard County
A man braved flames and smoke to rescue his wife and children from a fire in Harwood, Howard County. The house was destroyed, with losses over $10,000, retained partly by insurance. The Crooks, ages 6 to 14, sought shelter with a neighbor as relatives aided by clothing donations after the blaze. Last night Mrs Crook was shocked by the event. Also includes a brief note about Maryland General Assembly convening in Annapolis and party membership shifts, mentioning 10 Republicans and 82 Democrats in the Senate and a 1920s census context.
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Tames My Crook
Harwood
Howard County
Crook
Maryland General Assembly
Annapolis
Honac
Tha
Sonate Atx Velit
Bo Republjarg
Rate Sa
Friction Over Shantung Railways Raises Conference Tensions
The conference faces renewed dissension as Chinese delegates condemn Japan for not backing the Shantung railways. Chinese demand showdown while Japanese push the matter to negotiations amid delays in naval arms talks.
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Shantung Railways
United
Washington
Dec
Queatioh
Shantung
Ching
Japan
Leslie Frock Killed in Philadelphia Today
A Philadelphia Daily Mail dispatch reports the death of Leslie Frock brother of World War hero Morrid ercck in Hagerstown and Washington County, noting his wide acquaintance and social activity in the area.
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Leslie Frock
Phila
Daily Mail
Philadelphia
Leslie
Mc Frock
Morrid
Hagerstown
Washington County
W. M. Station at Guilford Burned
I J Cormany Brande fight operator at Guilford station reported sparks and a roof fire after inspecting a lighted area. The Guilford depot dispatching tower and train movements were affected. Dr and Mrs J Hills of Cheyenne Wyoming are visiting on North Potomac Street.
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I. J. Cormany
Brande
W. HM
Guilford Station
Comany
J. Hi -Llins
Choy
End
Wyoming
Nna
Local inmate found hanging in jail cell
A female inmate, held on $1500 bail for a February grand jury theft of a $600 fur coat from Leiter's Department Store, was found suspended from an improvised rope in her jail cell at 5 am. James Dietz cut her down, Sheriff Kline ordered guards, and Dr Morrison treated her as she claimed to want to die.
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Lessian
Leiter
James Dietz
Kline
Ne B. Morrison
Martha Waa
Kilnean Sue
Wolfinger
Auto tax reciprocity eyed between District and Maryland
Champion Mackall of the State Ready Commission and Automobile Commissioner Baughman, after a conference with DC Commissioners, predict gasoline tax reciprocity between the District of Columbia and Maryland starting in 1924. They note many Maryland residents in DC would buy gasoline there and pay DC tax, benefiting Maryland.
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Champion Mackall
State Ready’ Commission
Automobile
Baughman
Con
District of Columbia
Maryland
Washington
Minister 79 Marries Bride of Thirty Five in Hi Church
A 79 year old minister wed a 35 year old bride inside a local church. Friends and family from Towson attended as the couple began their life together amid church ceremony details unclear due to damaged text.
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Herbert
Hichiinisan
Gapal
Paul's
Pena
Timié
Sabor
Battin
Richardson
Towson
Frese Suspects in Hold-Up Killing at Town
Police today searched for two bandits who shot and killed Charles Lunbinetsh in a downtown hold-up last night. A bystander described the scene near a street corner, noting a gun was leveled and a package emptied before the fatal shot.
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Frese
Unitontown
Deo. Jr
Clarlas
Lunbinetsh
Tabinekd
Tabtiski
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U. O. Norris
Tor Day
Bhatley
Day
Consortium For Reconstruction
Abram ' Saltzman
Reserve Corps
W. Mi
Mauda
Possum
Coop
W. M
Guilford
BarIn Cell
Martha Brown
C. H. Richardson
Fors Mérly
Hagerstowsi
Murs Derers
Charles” Lubinski
Beltan
Mra
W. Hi. Riker
Martine
Cour Doge
Engakod Jewn
Tha Ulowa
Ifwad HoveTaly Dbon
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