Huge Building Boom Planned for Hagerstown in 1925
A massive construction surge is anticipated in Hagerstown with about $1.09 million in new downtown buildings plus over $1.5 million in the business district, driving the city toward its most active year yet. Groundwork on several sites begins soon as air riveters and builders target by April 1, with major projects including a new structure on West Washington Street and a front-rebuild of the McCrary Company site.
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Greateat
Hagerstown
Hanimeta
Fron
Waal Warbington
Apell 1
McCrary Company
Washington Street
Potomac River Rises Prompting Flood Warnings in Williamsport
The Potomac River overflowed its banks, rising rapidly near Williamsport as the flood crest neared eight to nine feet above normal. Officials reported no immediate danger of a dam break, though creeks and tributaries swelled, threatening low-lying areas along the river.
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Potomac
Williamspact
Williamsport
Matonmetileon Company
Nawer
Impeachment Charges Dropped Against Baker Willan
Washington February 1 The impeachment charges against Federal Judge Willan Baker of the Northern District of Virginia were dropped today by the House Judiciary Committee due to insufficient evidence.
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Jugza Willan
Baker
Wat
Virginia
Wara
House Judiciary Cononties
Avi
Dr William Allan Trown Buys West Washington Property
Dr William Allan Trown purchased the 162 and 164 West Washington street property from Rl Funkhouser for about $26,000 after the closing today. Nearby 170 West Washington street was sold weeks earlier to Dr L H Hrumbach and Dr R S Stauffer for about $20,000. The two buildings are the old Mendonia property.
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West
Washington Street
Rl Funkhowdur
William Allan Trown
West Washington Street
Funkhouser
L. H. Hrumbachl
R. S. Stauffer
Nlendonia
Would Impeach Illinois Judge Would Impeach Illinois Judge
Investigation ordered by the House Judiciary Committee could lead to the impeachment of Federal Judge George W. English of the Eastern District of Missouri. Representative Hawes and East St. Louis citizens accuse him of profiting from bankruptcy cases. Business notes report openings by Charles W. Fagetta in Edgemont and by Richard Harvey and John Carter at North and Jonathan Streets.
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Washington
George W. Engliah
Mvala
Hows Judiciary Committee
Charles W. Fagetta
Edgemont
Richard Harvey
John Carter
North
Jon- Athan Street
Arrest Expected in Ohio Poison Probe
Columbus February 10 A further arrest is anticipated in the poison mystery probe at Ohio State University. Police say a Canton lad age 11 was brought in for further questioning as part of the investigation. The youth allegedly planned to obtain medicines for free from the pharmacy dispensary on campus, claiming others would pay. He denied any intent to taint the capsules or add poison, denying knowledge of strychnine in the capsules.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University
Atu
Chastor
Kauls Fis
Canton Lad
Aggkl
Hla Kala
College of Pharmacy
Heatond
Hla
Prosecutions Likely From Norris Speech on Trusts
Washington, Feb. Senator Norris and Senator Howell indicated that federal probes into alleged electrical and tobacco trusts could lead to prosecutions. The inquiry targets General Electric and its subsidiaries, with potential impact on prices and stock control among major rivals.
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Washington
D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Electrical and Tobacco Trusts
Electrical Trust
General Electr Company
Norta
Nebranke
Coleplons
Iyhta
Tampa
Neild
Norris
Howall
Hemoblipies
Nebraska
General Electric Company
Weatinghouse Electric
Wostain Clectric Company
Howell
General Electric
Husband Faces Murder Charge Over Filial Attack
George Hatin, keeper of the fish hatcheries at Lewistown in Frederick County, is charged with murder after an attack on his wife. Authorities say he struck her with a shotgun, then confessed he did not know what he had done after drinking wine. His wife died in Frederick Hospital. Hatin, 60, was reportedly drinking at the time of arrest.
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George Hatin
Fih
Lewistown
Frederick County
Macing
Hahn
Balitalin
Found Guilty of Attack in Klan Rioting
Warren D Feb 16 Stax Dung found guilty of assault on Frank McDermott during the Klan riot last November. He will be sentenced today as the first of those indicted by the fraud jury in connection with the unrest.
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Warren
Ohio
Frank McDermott
Hlis pUty
Dunn
Hy Teed
Turkey Asks Greece Why Preparations Under Way
London Feb. W. Turkey will demand an explanation from Greece regarding the activity and scale of certain military preparations, according to advices received from Constantinople.
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Turkey
Greece
London
Iilitacy
Eleventh Day Held Captive in Cave City
Floyd Catling endures his eleventh day in a natural straight jacket of ice water with no food and limited movement. Despite harsh conditions, rescuers press on, digging continues, and the community stays hopeful as the strange ordeal prolongs.
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Cave City
Floyd Catling
Peach crop thaw fuels optimism in Ringgold area
County Commissioner Elvin Funk reported an examination of the Dude Faily orchard found peaches in nearly perfect condition, predicting a near full crop if favorable weather continues. Nearby growers note Ringgold area fruit survived the freeze, while low ground areas suffered wider damage and buds in some orchards show loss.
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Elvin Funk
Mr. Punk
Ringgold
Frank I. Barkdoll
Hell Debate Ends With Arrest For Luttrell And Good
J D Luttrell and James Good faced police court tonight after a heated dispute over the nature of hell during a discussion on a predicted world end on January 6. The argument drew a large crowd, blocked traffic, and led to both men being placed under arrest.
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J.D. Luttrell
James Good
Hell
Luttrell
Good I
Tim
Jal
Oil magnates' testimony sought in Teapot Dome probe
Letters go to the French government demanding examination of American oil leaders H. M. Blackmore and James O'Neil in the Teapot Dome affair. Blackmore former president of Midweat Oil and O'Neil president of Prairie Gas are to testify for the United States investigation into the Wefund Continabtes Trading Company Ltd of Canada.
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Washington
H. M. Blackmore
James O’nall
Teapot Dome
Blackmore
Midweat Oil Company
O'Neil
Prairie Gas Company
Govarn- Tadnt
Wefund Continabtes Trading Company
Ld of
Canada
Primary Called for Williamsport Elections
The Burgess and commissioners in Williamsport set a primary at Town Hall next Tuesday evening February 10 to nominate candidates for the town commission. Three commissioners are to be elected this spring at the annual town election on March 2. retiring council members are Tr. A. Vottenbergar John L. Baard and Harry Mentzer.
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Williamsport
Tr. A. Vottenbergar
John LB. Baard
Harry Mentzer
Nome Plague Now Checked Amid Alaska Blizzard
Noma Alaska February 10 steady improvement in the diphtheria epidemic was reported by Dr Carthy Welch no fresh cases and the total affected to date stood at 32 with 20 additional misasiontact cases. The Board of Health wired Aviators Darling and Mackie at Fairbanks that their planned Meritt through the blizzard was unnecessary due to temperatures from 40 to 60 below zero.
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Noma
Alaska
Carthy Welch
Darling
Mackie
Fairbanks
Man to be tried for carrying concealed weapon
Mark Kuhn of newer Smitheburg clan faces trial at 7 pm before Judge Scott Bower for carrying concealed deadly weapons. He was arrested after a police discovery following a Good Samaritan act, with a preliminary hearing held this morning.
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Mark Kubo
Smitheburg
Kuhn
Juatica J
Juatica Middieknoff
Ite
Old Republican Banner Found in Williamsport House
A copy of the Republican Banner dated October 1 1836 and published in Williamsport was found in a wall of Upton O Norris residence by G A Millar son in law. The Banner was issued by Thomas Trice.
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Republican Banner
Williamsport
Walla
Upton O. Norris
G. A. Millar
Mx. Norris
Natal
Thomas Trice
Six Die In Auto Mishap At Marcus Hook Grade Crossing
Six persons died near Marcus Hook when a Pennsylvania railroad freight engine struck an automobile and a motor truck at a grade crossing. The crash occurred in Chester as the wrecked vehicles were on the Market Street approach.
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Vonuaylvania Halbroad Treight
Crogaing
Marcus Hook
Quarrel Over Parchaesa Game Ends With 90 Day Sentence
Ridgely King Fréderick faced a 90 day jail term after a domestic dispute during a parchesa game. The sentence for the wife was suspended at the request of Viento who relented.
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Ridgely King
Fréderick
Viento
York Man Kills Wife then Himself in Saloon
York Pa Feb 10 Warner M Brilinger 46 shot his wife to death in a saloon in the heart of the city at noon today then turned the revolver on himself dying an hour later in York Hospital after being wounded.
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York
Warner M. Brilinger
Ranself
Policeman Suicide After Bank Deposit In New York
Washington Feb 16 Joan Malerly a New York police officer killed himself in a roaming house on Second Street shortly after depositing 2390 dollars in cash in a local bank.
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Washington
Joan Maerly
New York Police Fores
Military Push Probe Into Floyd Collins Cave Rescue
Military court opened in Cave City Kentucky under an executive order to probe the circumstances of Floyd Collins entombment since January 30. Officials seek public clarity as search efforts continue with a shaft reaching to 30 feet. Witnesses including a Louisville fireman and a reporter were called to describe conversations and cave conditions.
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Gave City
William
Fields
Sasaiane
Floyd Collins
Gand Cave
Rumora
Tloyd
Collina
Collins
Stull
Iwul
Collings
Learsay
Nigat
Mlayd
County Board Offers Reward for Moore Body Recovery
The County Commissioners offer a $100 reward for the recovery of Charlea W. Moore who has been missing since December 9 and is believed drowned in the Potomac River near Harper’s Ferry with possible foul play. A private detective tracked his steps to Myrgar’s Ferry and a Maryland house with two women. search efforts continue as relatives fear foul play.
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Moore
Charlea W. Moore
Sandy Hook
Potomac
Harpor'a Farry
County Commissionara
Minto M. Tohr
Aister
J. W. Rood
Capladd
Capladd On Behalf of the Family, the Commigaionera
Thia Ro
Moora
Myrgor
Maryland
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