Screen Comedian Fatty Arbuckle awaits verdict again
In San Francisco on February B Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle remains under cloud as a jury debates verdict on the charge related to Virginia Rappe. Lawyers express confidence of acquittal once questions are cleared, while observers await a decision after hours of deliberation with no verdict reached by nightfall.
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United Preesy
Sanfrancisco
Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle
Virginia Ruppe
Arbeckle
Fiavey
Courham
Trolley Cars and Trucks in Collisions
A collision occurred at the corner of Antietam and Mulberry streets when a trolley car and a truck, loaded with passengers, обоoked. The trolley sustained smashed fenders and a broken wheel, while the truck suffered less damage. A passenger at Mulberry and Fairground was struck, but the injuries were not severe. The trolley line was operated by Ralph Loi.
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Aoup City
Hagerstown Bekhee Cork
Nal
Antietam
Witiels
Kery Druck
Serosa
Eigen
Harel
Burt
Yue Lady Cay
Eutler of Mulberry and
Fairground
Ovine Taki
Mills
Wee Mills
Mehta
Raloh Loi
Two Sailors Badly Burned On Ship Explosion
Two men were severely burned when a blast ripped through the engine room of the Canadian ship Starslip off Haven. The boiler room blast launched flaming debris, injuring both men as the vessel shook and the crew fought fires aboard the struck liner.
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Scotland
Directtana Setti
Bond issue authorized for H and F Railway
The Public Service Commission approved a bond issue for the H and F Railway to raise 110,009 in six percent bonds. The company sought permission to issue mortgage bonds and redeemables as part of capital expenditures. Opposition cited preferred stock status and equity concerns, awaiting stockholder action.
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Popntisstor Wia
Yaslyriday
Gr Pablic Service Commission
Tos Tawerstawl
Mrederick Batway Comtmany
Howdy
Porhinagon Ta Lara
Suiand
Atoate
Private Road Control Costs 32 P. C. More
Former Director General William G. McAdoo told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that private railroad operation under federal control costs the nation 382 percent more than government operation did during the war. He claimed railroad executives in the first six months after control were allowed to lose money, then spent lavishly to burden the federal treasury.
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Way United
Washington
United States
William MM. McAdoo
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
McAdoo
Federal Centrol
Federal Treasury
Aged Veteran Dies Beside His Wife at Home
Thamas Donaldson aged 82 a Grand Army veteran and resident of the city died of heart trouble in bed beside his wife Mrs Adeliie Donaldson at 12 15 this morning at their home 129 Randolph Avenue He had complained yesterday and retired in his usual health About midnight he was discovered dead Survived by his widow and several children and siblings Funeral arrangements to be announced by the family
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Thamas Donaldson
Adeliie’ Donaldson
Randolph Avenue
Burt
Tr. Donaldson
St. Pat's
Smilthsburg
Miary Kodue
South Dakota
Car
Groundhog Shadow Weather Forecast Turns Into Battle of Will
The narrative frames a Groundhog Day weather tale as a clash between superstition and meteorology. The groundhog sees his shadow and returns to bed after sunrise, while the Weather Man predicts a contested seasonal outcome. Both sides claim confidence, and readers root for the Weather Man. The piece riffs on fate, tradition, and a six week nap.
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Leavey
Old Sol
Mr. Grounthog
Groundhog
Plan for Gigantic Merger of Telephone Companies
A proposed merger would unite all telephone firms south of the Mason-Dixon Line with the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company. The Public Service Commission's approval is seen as the final step to contracts, with restoration work under way in Hagerstown. Cumberland Valley Telephone works with Chesapeake Potomac. many wires are being removed and service reduced, prompting safety concerns and mayoral pressure. Projections suggest a uniform service within the next year despite regional opposition and cost estimates being gathered.
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Chesapeake and Potomac, Telephone Company
Public Service Commission
Cumberland Valley Telephone Company
Chesapeake Potomac Company
Vinhton
Hagerstown
Cuberland Valley Company
and Conneil
Virginia
West Virginia
Lower
Pennaylvania
Thea
Cumberland Valley ‘Telephone Company
Chesapeake
Mary
Community Ghost Drive raises funds for local charity
The Hagerstown area reports a ghost drive event aimed to raise 936,000 by Monday, February 5. The listing shows numerous participants across divisions with varied contributions, highlighting community fundraising effort led by officials and volunteers.
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Hageratown
Mys
Brad
Anna Suler
B. WN. Funkhouser
Berty Mobley
John Panthers
E. W. Gana
Ghatermas
hMrs
Howard Stickell Cree
Fred C. Wright
W. T. Hassett
W. TR. Moore
Jovey
Floger Janissary
Saidat
Rass Stickell
Davieh
Connie Momuntes
Gonod
Plumber Heir To Millions
Lancaster, February 2 A telegram reportedly threatens to derail Willian Schnept a plumber as the sole heir to an estate valued around 40 million dollars. The message claims Schnept could inherit vast properties in New York and elsewhere if confirmed, with landholdings ranging from 30 to 120 acres.
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Whited Peean Lancaster
Willian Schnept
260 000 Ready to Go on Strike Report
Fragmented OCR text describes a large scale strike with references to Otte Moma and Pello A ponent. Mentions heroin, victors, and a disrupted transportation scene with freight and passenger carriers. Readers see whispers of new leadership calls and categories in a ren at aw leaders.
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Otte
Moma
Laval
Kagners
Freuen
Candnerors
Final Plenary Session Called at Washington Conference
Feb 2 report says a formal plenary session is urged amid hasty talks in Washington. Delegations expect signatures on treaty terms shaping a broader peace agenda and global stability under the State Department’s oversight.
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Shy
Ween Wasington
Apsidon
Washington Confers
Fae
Lytle
Alonday
Suteme Copenony
State Department
General World
Officials Return to Duty After Illness
Omleer Willis I Hutzel, off duty for two weeks due to neuritis, attended the board of education meeting after returning to his desk. The report notes he was suffering and had been unable to attend prior sessions.
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Omleer
Willis I. Hutzel
Hoan
Waa
Ts Shill
Villephan
Bat
New Judge Senator Kenton Appeals Federal Judge Role
A report indicates Senator Kenton sought a federal judge appointment to aid in reshaping the party’s leadership and address internal conflicts. The move follows disputes over party strategy and calls for new oversight in the party’s organization.
Mass Slate Collapse at Gates Mine Kills Nine
At Gates Mine of the H C Frick Coke Company in Downsville Virginia nine men were crushed to a mass by a slate fall after an explosion at 2 A M. Authorities say 25 were in the mine when the blast occurred. Rescue efforts used modern equipment as doctors and nurses rushed to aid and identify the entombed workers.
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H. C. Frick Company
Downsville, Pa
Downsville
Gates
H .C. Frick Coke Company
Matas
Masnntown
Frick
Anmel
Wen
United States Bureau of Mines
Cardinals Wall Off Vatican for Pope Election
Rome reports the conclave to elect Benedict XV's successor began with cardinals and aides entering the Vatican to be walled up until a new pontiff is chosen. A moderate or compromise candidate is expected, with factions Merry Del Val and Cardinal Gasparri contesting for the majority. Crowds gather outside as they await the Sistine Chapel chimney puff signaling results.
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Welter Perens
Rome
Benedict XV
Sacred College
Merry del Val
Peace
Gasparri
Vatican
Brakeman Hurt After Fall From Moving Freight Car
Feark G. Nigh an employed brakeman with the Wheelgzi Maryland Railroad fell from a moving freight car in local yards. He was taken to Washington County Hospital with lacerations and severe bruises but his condition is listed as not serious.
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Feark G. Nigh
Shaughnessy Dies After Knickerbocker Disaster
United Press reports Second Assistant Postmaster General E H Shaughnessy died in Walter Reed Hospital from injuries sustained in the Knickerbocker Theater collapse. His condition worsened despite blood transfusions from soldiers and skilled medical efforts. Shaughnessy, his wife Sharelu and daughter endured severe injuries as they awaited the disaster’s toll.
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United Press
Washington
E. H. Shaughnessy
Walter Heed
Shaughnessy
Sharelu
Grewlew
Auctioneers Arrested For No License In Pale Court
Ant foy e Justice Titner faced Pale Court this morning on a charge of selling at auction without a license. Mugal and Richard were released on 210 bond each for further hearing. Auctioneers held a sale at a store on North Pot wide etyeet, with deputies warning them not to proceed without proper license.
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Ant Foye
Titner
Pale
Mugal
Richard
Aiternggn
Moamul
Guyney
Kabn Dew
Nolion
North Pot Wide
Teis
Court Decides Anthracite Tax Constitutional in Pennsylvania
Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas held the anthracite tax of 1922 constitutional. Representatives of anthracite operators argued the tax was timelined and discriminated against certain groups. The case will be appealed to the State Supreme Court.
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Harrisburg
Dauphin Conthly Court of Common Pleas
Apa Iors
Italian cabinet resigns after months of trouble
Rome February 2 The Italian cabinet led by Premier Bonomi has decided to resign. Formed June 4, 1921, it faced ongoing disputes over domestic affairs and friction with the Fascisti and the popular party over elections, which the government refused to influence.
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Itnto United
Preaxr
Rome
Bonomi
Fascisti
Popular Party
State Police Seek Two Motor Bandits In Dairyman Shooting
Two armed men shot and robbed John Smeltz, a dairyman from Loralton near here, as he returned home with his five year old son. The youths fled in a second car after opening fire without warning, the report says. Smeltz lost nearly $1000 in cash and valuables.
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Salter
Bank Clearing Figures Show January Decline
Waffen, manager of the Gerstons Clearing House, reports that January clearing totals fell from last year totaling 89,800.01. The document notes a decrease and provides comparative figures through mid month.
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Waffen
Thegerstons
BAVS
LIM
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Fatty Arbuckle
Arbuckle
H. & F. Railway
P. C
Thomas Donaldson
MR. Groundhog
Deal
Pennsylvania
P.S. Commission
William Schnept
Sebaepé
Chim
Neu Huro
New York
Schuoar
Kenton
Parny
Donita
Beeret
The
Treasury
Melion
Frank C. Nigh
W. M
Italy
Coleleagues
Rob
J. Smeltz
Loyalton
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