Martinsburg Mayor vows to stay in office amid reform drive
Martinsburg West Virginia, Feb 14 The town once plagued by bootlegging and drug dealing under Mayor Alberk A Simaltwood’s reform push notes a drastic cleanup. He says he will remain mayor and magistrate despite threats of removal and a potential resignation offer tied to a railroad job.
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Gumberland
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le Gane
Maré Tobey
Alberk A. Simaltwood
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Hs Mayer
Naltimore & Gita
Poleo
Women's Chrlatian ‘Temperance Union of
Crook Drops Bag Of Gold In Downtown Chase
Boston police chase a notorious crook through crowded streets as he drops a bag of three pounds of pure gold. He is recaptured with another bag believed to hold more bullion, source unknown regarding the gold’s origin.
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Boston
New Secretary of Agriculture Named William M Jadring
President Coolidge intends to appoint William M Jadring of Indiana as Secretary of Agriculture with the nomination expected in the Senate today or Monday. Jadring is president of the Indiana Agricultural College and a member of the Agriculture Commission that investigated farm subsidies.
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Furniture Co Buys Lots to Expand Plant
The Commercial Furniture Company, successor to the Roastingworth Wheel Company, purchased Lots 10 near its plant at Maryland and Garlinger Avenues in the southern part of town from Cora W Powell Ellen P Orrick and Lucy P Evans for 2000 dollars. Orrick widow of Rev J Hilton Orrick, is among the sellers. Purchase aimed at future factory expansion. confirmation not available.
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Anven Ora
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Tia Houthern
Cora W W. Powell
Ellen P. Orrick
Lucy P. Evans
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Hilton Orrick
Chocone Daly
Commercial Furnitura Company
Roatlingaworth Wheel Company
Detective Killed by Black Gunman in New York
A detective was killed today in New York by a black gunman described as a teen. The assailant fled after wounding another officer, while two accomplices were detained after being shot. police believe the trio were connected to the Bank mob.
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Jealous husband shoots lover after confession in Pittsburg
In Pitterurg Pa on February 14 a husband killed his wife’s lover after she confessed an affair. Mrs Ward testified the couple had learned of romantic trysts with a man named Lawrence Sehtee and Wittig Seatee, unfolding amid moving pictures and hotel meetings. The dispute escalated, a blow occurred, and the husband opened fire following the confession.
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Arrest of former garage owner linked to stolen cars
Authorities arrest Robert Black, former owner and manager of Thurmont Motor Co. in Thurmont, Michigan, amid a widening probe into car thefts and altered serial numbers. Investigators believe Black’s garage may hold stolen vehicles moved from Hagerstown and other cities over several years.
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Thurmount
Hagerstown
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Predicted Race Conflict Near Berlin Reported
A Berlin based newspaper claims a new alliance forms among Britain France and America with Russia and Japan in a secret treaty. It asserts a racial war scenario grows from the accord and alleges hidden military provisions.
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Great Britain
France
America
Russia
Japan
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Nawapayer
Burglary at Penn Avenue Meat Shop Reports Theft
A meat store on Pennsylvania Avenue owned by L. W. Seal was entered and a few items were taken, the lock was broken but no fowls were seized. The incident prompted an arrest warrant or action by authorities as part of the investigation.
Police Probe After Girl’s Alleged Family Abuse
Police investigate a sixteen year old girl’s statement describing mistreatment by her father William McPharson and other family members. Neighbors report concerns about the father’s conduct as authorities conduct a thorough inquiry into the family case in the south end of town.
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Juatha J. Beett
Wiliam McPharson
Feathered Chickens Also Ride In Cars
A hen perched atop A B Mason’s car on Springflat farm drew attention in Williamaport when pedestrians noted the extra passenger. Mason found the hen settled inside the vehicle and the curious spectacle ended with the bird tucked for the night.
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Auto Show Inferno Destroys Kansas City Pavilion
A massive fire at the Kansas City Auto Show destroyed cars and displays worth about 1.5 million dollars, with total losses near 9 million. Firefighters reported one death, Captain Jetirane, and extensive damage to the Royal American pavilion and American Royal grounds. Investigations focus on wiring and exhibit electrical faults as the cause.
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Royal Amerigan Pavilion
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Fey
Alesander Hemlraan
First Liquor Indictment Reported By Grand Jury
The Grand Jury returned the first liquor indictment against Clinton and Gardner for selling on the road between Lettersburg and Greeny War, with bond set at 34300. The panel deferred many minor charges and plans to devote next week to liquor cases, while two other indictments for tarveny and thefts were noted. The jury adjourned until Monday morning as other cases including Laare M. Tagner et al v Calvin A. Linde were continued.
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Allegady
Washington County
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Iday
Hagar Baer
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Anon
Laare M. Tagner
Roger H. Simmons
Anna Hh
Talley
Calvin A. Lim
Wan
Weather forecast for North and Middle Atlantic states
A weekly forecast shows possible showery or rainy conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic regions early in the week with a rainfall chance near week’s end. Colder temperatures are expected Monday with a temporary dip below normal across most of the area.
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Father Faints As He Stands Above Shaft
In Cave City Kentucky Lee Collins father of Floyd Collins the cave victim fainted while reading notes sent from supporters above the shaft where his son is trapped. Onlookers steadied him as he sought to continue the message reading urging continued prayers for Floyd's deliverance.
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Land Cave
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Floyd Collins
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Work to Get Collins Free Is Approved
Cave City Kentucky records show a military inquiry into Floyd Collins missing case. Court proceedings span four days with witnesses summoned, including Treut Wells from Ogden College, to testify on the accident and Collins’s potential release.
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Ogden College
Longworth's Baby A Girl Born In Chicago
A daughter was born to Mrs Allen Longworth at the Tieing-in hospital this morning. Mrs Longworth's stepmother, widow of Col Theodore Roosevelt, was at the hospital. Longworth came to Chicago from Washington weeks ago. She has been married about a year to Representative Nichols Longworth. This is their first child.
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Allen Longworth
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Col
Theodory Roosevalt
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Washington
Nichols Longworth
Sinking Shaft Through Flint Ky Progress Slow
A damaged account from Flint Kentucky describes engineers progressing with a shaft and crawlway to free Collins from a sand cave prison. Estimates suggested about twenty hours to reach Cotchins, with release anticipated by tomorrow morning. The operation faced limestone strikes and unstable rock, yet witnesses gathered as the cradle was prepared for the final ascent.
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Sand Cave
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Cotchins
Paris Bourse Steady Amid Nation's Heavy Expense Report
Maurice Violette, head of the Finance Committee, warned that France’s total taxable wealth is large and government outlays rival half the gross income. He cited 34,200 million francs in annual spending and a total income around 65,900,000,000 francs, urging the United States to consider France’s financial strain.
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Vielette
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