Delegates May Act On Potomac Bridge Question
Maryland General Assembly opens Wednesday as delegates weigh free bridge legislation. Republican six member county delegation leaves for Annapolis to attend caucus. Local bodies and Maryland Automobile Club back buying Potomac toll bridges including Williamsport and Shepherdstown. West Virginia may push toll-free bridge bills, plans to purchase or replace bridges with support from U S Martin.
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Maryland General Assembly
Potomac River
George D. Hicks
Robert L. Brindle Simon
P. Down
West Virginia
Maryland Automobile Club
Wil-iamsport
Shepherdstown
Washington County
New York
Itdy
Williamsport Bridge
Maryland
U. S. Martin
Jefferson County
W. Va
Hendry, Sacco Vanzetti executioner, dies at 57
William J. Hendry, longtime Charlestown State Prison hangman who presided over Sacco and Vanzetti's executions, died at his prison grounds home after a long illness. He was 57.
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Boston
William J. Hendry
Charlestown
Sacco
Vanzetti
Lous
England Ends Year Shrouded in Snow and Floods
Wintry weather hit England and Wales with snow in the north and west while floods affected low-lying districts near rivers. The conditions were reported on December 31 as the year closed.
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England
London
Wales
Fourteen drunks fined in city court over weekend
Fourteen inebriates appeared in city court over the weekend and were fined the usual five dollars each, with most paying to regain their freedom.
Rockets from Pike's Peak mark New Year ascent
COLORADO SPRINGS December 31 members of the Adaman Club plan a winter ascent to Pike's Peak summit with 14 climbers believed camped at timberline. They will send fireworks from the top as New Year greetings to the world and the valley will witness the display.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Pike's Peak
Adaman Club
Timberline
Court records show slump in 1928 business
Records compiled today by deputies and court clerks show a drop in activity for 1928. Deeds and mortgages filed totaled 2276, down from 2437 in 1927, while marriage licenses issued were 2075 versus 2141 in 1927. Equity suits numbered 825, with 145 for absolute divorce and nine for all. The number of divorce suits filed exceeded last year by twelve.
Chicago Bombings Rise in 100 Attacks Across City
Chicago reports more than 400 bombs exploded in the year, targeting cafes, gambling dens, homes, businesses, garages, and hotels. Officials note even high officials were struck, with about $200000 in losses. many arrests made but no convictions. Bombing crews operate as a profession.
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Chicago
Gotham Prepares to Usher in New Year in Lavish Fashion
New York ahead of New Year’s Eve as Harlem venues and midtown hotels host lavish celebrations. Cover charges reach up to 36 dollars in Harlem clubs, 25 dollars in Broadway venues, and 10 dollars at hotels. Waldorf Astoria plans a capacity farewell party before the 1930s changes. Police policy awaits clarification from Commissioner Whiten.
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Gotham
New York
Father Knickerbocker
Broadway
Waldorf- Astoria
Whaten
Poison Killer Sought After Lab Assistant Murder
Police hunt James Baker also known as Becker 22 a former Guggenheim Labs worker after a lab cyanide poisoning murder in New York. A bottle of poison was found in Bakers room and he vanished following the crime.
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Guggenheim Laboratories
New York
James Baker
Becker
Baker
Schools to reopen on schedule after health officer ruling
Public schools of the city will reopen Wednesday morning as scheduled unless county health officer Dr Perry F Prather objects. Superintendent B J Crimes announced plans to consult Dr Prather today or tomorrow and proceed if no objection. Halfway school may reopen. grippe cases are mild, and a first death from grippe was reported yesterday in a county settlement.
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Perry F. Prather
Grippe
Drowned Yale Athlete Hall Remembered in Hagerstown
Norman Hall age 24 Yale University football standout and athlete died after he and a companion crashed through ice on a Cranford pond. A well known figure in Hagerstown he frequently visited by a studio at Mercersburg Academy. He was a star at Mercersburg and joined Yale varsity after graduation. He often visited Miss Annine Paxton of Hamilton Boulevard during his Academy years.
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Norman
Hall
Yale University
Cranford
Hagerstown
Mercersburg Academy
Yale
Annine Paxton
Hamilton Boulevard
Mercersburg
Poincare Accepts Stay Amid French Unrest
Paris dispatch says Premier Poincare told his cabinet he had completed key tasks and favored resigning. The cabinet urged continuation to address reparations and other issues, and Poincare agreed to stay on to lead pending reforms.
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Paris
Poincare
Daily Mail New Year Greeting and Tomorrow Closure
The Daily Mail extends best wishes to patrons and friends for a happy and prosperous new year. The paper announces it will not be issued tomorrow, New Year's Day.
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The
Daily Mail
Operation to Save Child Hinges on Peanut Removal
The Nichols family of Tid Summit Avenue seek a child’s recovery from pneumonia as doctors prepare to operate at Washington County Hospital this afternoon. Special instruments from Philadelphia will aid Dr. Paul N. Fleming in removing a peanut lodged in Thomas Nichols’s lungs after a windpipe inhalation two weeks ago. The case, long puzzling for physicians due to coughing and high fever, led to X rays revealing the foreign body and a failed prior attempt using larger forceps.
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Ernest. H. Nichols
Summit ‘Avenue
Heo
Fleming
Philadelphia
Dances Cancelled After Kenosha Tragedy
Kenosha Wisconsin observers cancelled virtually all New Year celebrations after five young leaders died in a treasure hunt party crash. Eight cars with party guests halted at a railroad crossing. two cars crossed into a fast train, killing four at once and leaving a fifth to die the next day, with a sixth not expected to survive.
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Kenosha
Wis
Chicago and North Western Railroad
Carter
Coolidge Plans Turkey Shoot on Ho Ward Preserve
President Coolidge ordered to be awakened early for a wild turkey shoot on the mainland game preserve of Howard E. Coffin in Brunswick, Ga. The event is arranged for today with Coolidge expected to participate in the hunt.
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Floyd's Neck
Brunswick
Howard E. Coffin
Coolidge
Hoover election leads 1928 event in editors polls
Philadelphia reports most editors in the United States and Canada view Hoover’s election as the year’s greatest domestic event and Kellogg treaty as the top international issue. The survey results were collected by Rev Ioan Murray Rose. Wilmington reports the death of Mrs Bertha Taylor DuPont wife of Lammot DuPont president of E I DuPont de Nemours and Company.
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Philadelphia
Canada
Hoover
Ioan Murray Rose
Dupont Deao
Wilmington
Del
Bertha Taylor DuPont
Lammost DuPont
E. 1 DuPont de Nemours and
Comming
Barbershop Denies Service to Ladies in Rookery Building
Chicago December 31 report says a barbershop in the Rookery on La Salle Street posted No ladies served here signaling bias against women. The sign explained ladies disturb the big broker and bond men, prompting reactions about fairness and justice.
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Chicago
Eureka
Gents
Rookery
la Salle
Barber
Fire losses at lowest point in years in Hagerstown
Hagerstown’s fire logs for 1928 show per capita loss under fifty cents, a record low for the city. Clifford Betts of the Junior Fire Company releases figures noting 98 alarms on Big Six. Juniors answered 54 plus four telephone calls and three out of town calls. Total property loss estimated at 35 to 40 thousand dollars.
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Hagerstown
Clifford Betts
Junior Fire Company
Amd
Negro Slayer Surrenders to Woman Farmer
Charley Shepherd, a black convict, reportedly surrendered today near Pertshire Mississippi to Mrs. Laura Kel ar, a planter, and was to be taken to the state prison farm at Parchman. He was wanted for the murder of J. D. Duvall and the kidnapping of Duvall’s daughter Ruth.
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Parchman
Miss
Charley Shepherd
Shepherd
J. D. Duvall
Ruth
Laura Kelar
Pertshire
Chamber of Commerce Dinner Set for February 22
The Chamber of Commerce plans its annual dinner for February 22 at the new Hotel Alexander. Past presidents discussed arrangements at a luncheon at the Dagmar. A noted speaker is expected, and the dinner is anticipated to be the largest in the organization’s history.
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Chamber of Commerce
Alexander
Chamber
Dagmar
Committee On
Woman Wins Gabfest Marathon Sets Long Talk Record
In New York Betty Wilson a swimming instructor wins $500 sharing first prize with Howard Williams after talking for 97 hours in an endurance gabfest. The event underscores how stamina and talk can pay.
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New York
Betty Wilson
Howard Williams
Racket chiefs shot down in Chicago cafe
Two beer racket figures William Gunner McPadden and Hugh Stubby McGovern were gunned down at Granada Cafe South Side Chicago early today. About 200 patrons hid as six shots rang out. George Mahoney was arrested at the scene moments later amid the frightened crowd.
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Chicago
William “Gunner
McPadden
Hugh “Stubby” McGovern
Granada
Slayer
George Mahoney
Magnate criticizes Ford on saving and self improvement
Adolph Lewisohn copper magnate and philanthropist in New York on December 31 cites ten points for young men to rise. He emphasizes saving as part of success alongside spending for self improvement. The list covers work and earnings, budgeting, recording expenditures, banking, life insurance, home ownership, wills, safe investments, prompt bill payment, and sharing with others.
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New York
Adolph Lewisohn
Henry Ford
Nurses Escape as Hospital Dormitory Burns
Thirteen nurses and the Baylor hospital superintendent narrowly escaped cremation after awakened by flames they fled the burning two story dormitory across the street from the hospital. The dormitory was destroyed.
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San Antonio
Tex
Baylor Hospital
Black Man Captured After Slaying Confession in Chase
David Ware, a 50 year old Black man, sought for the slaying of a state trooper, was captured after a days long hunt. He was traced to Carteret by a Black ally, Alex Middleton, who fed him and witnessed his confession. Ware admitted fatally wounding the officer and led police to the truth.
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Trenton
N. J
David Ware
Peter Gladges
Carteret
Robinsville
Ware
Alex
Middleton
Beaverbrook to Give £25,000 to Charity After Accident
Lord Beaverbrook, the London newspaper magnate, plans a thank offering of 25,000 pounds to worthy causes after escaping a car crash in which he was cut by glass when his automobile collided with a tram.
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London
Lord Beaverbrook
Car stolen from 43 East Washington street
J A Hoffman reported to police this morning the theft of his Chevrolet sedan last night from his residence at 43 East Washington street and the case is under investigation.
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J.A. Hoffman
East Washington Street
Record Year Reported by Maryland Magistrates
Hagerstown two city magistrates Bitner and Duffey reported about 45000 dollars in fines in 1928 for state county city and the State Automobile Commissioner. Bitner handled 620 civil 565 criminal state county and 619 city cases while Duffey handled 478 city 458 state county and 227 civil cases. The year’s fines likely set a record, aided by numerous liquor cases.
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Hagerstown
John H.bitner
Richard Duffey
Bitner
Justice Duffex
Justice Bltner
Justice Duffey
Thieves Steal Hens and Geese From Local Coops
Mrs Mary J Switzer reports three Plymouth Rock hens stolen from her coop on West Franklin. Keller B Bell, ex county tax collector, loses five fat geese from Kemp's last Friday night in separate thefts.
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Mary J. Switzer
West
Franklin Street
Keller B. Bell
Kemp
Legal notice fragment hints at Williamsport court savings
Fragmentary OCR notes cite a grand jury matter in Williamsport and a state court saving expense by a magistrate or similar authority. No clear actions dates or parties are legible.
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Moenti
Williamsport
300 Crooks Caught In Second Round
New York police roundup ends year with 300 suspects jailed in a second round. Six men are wanted for homicide and a counterfeiting and mail robbery case is noted. Other arrests include assault and lesser charges as authorities pursue outstanding suspects.
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New “York
Missioner “Whalen’s
Wathherim
Birth Entry Mentions Jacobus Regavelt in 1601
Fragmentary notes from a genealogy page refer to the birth in 1601 of Jacobus Regavelt, described as an ancestor of Franklin. The text also alludes to an oath of office related to a governor and a family line, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Bany
Ryleat Sotee
Jacobus’ Regavelt
Franklin
Millionaire L i Littaner funds serum to fight pneumonia
Washington December 31 A New York glove maker L N Littaner whose wife died of pneumonia four years ago promised to aid science. Dr George W McCoy of the U S Public Health Service helped develop a serum that is expected to sharply reduce pneumonia deaths. Littaner contributed to advance the serum’s development and its potency is described as a breakthrough.
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Washington
New York
George W. McCoy
U. S. Public Health Service
L. N. Littaner
Glovertoiil
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