Congress Chooses Between Sales Tax Bonus Or Alternatives
Washington Feb 17 Congress debates paying a soldier bonus by a sales tax or alternative routes such as paid up insurance or land grants. President Harding favors a sales tax or abandonment, while lawmakers split with some opposing the tax and others wavering on the best funding method. Senator Cadman of New York signals opposition to a cash bonus but support for paid up insurance.
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Carl D. Groat
Reese
Sawashington
Congress
Harding
House
Tex
Haly
Weil
Cador
New York
Borotoforo Pratanus
Post Flor
Cold Wave Threatens Local Fruit Crop Still Uncertain
A severe cold snap risks damaging fruit stocks as observers report temperatures around 18 degrees below zero. D. Paul Oswald in Chewsville notes fruit in danger zones, while growers say trees in the wood from eight to ten degrees below zero may have suffered damage. The brief cold spell offers hope the crop has escaped major harm, though extent remains unclear.
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D. Paul Oswald
Chewsvilla
Zara
Negro fined for assault in city police station
Afenry Kennedy, a colored man, was fined after a magistrate at the Police Station levied a charge of assault against Letle Adams, a colored woman, following a disturbance at Blane Street. Kennedy was also ordered to jail in default of payment.
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iAfenry
Kannedy
Magisitrate Halu
Another Farmers' Bloc Is Formed
A new farmers bloc emerged as discussions in Congress proceed on farming policy. The conference, led by Marta Marah of the Warmera' National Council, drew attendees from New Jersey and other states to renew agrarian aims and press for representation in policy shaping.
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Uy United Peon Chic Agus Fe
Farmers Organization Uit
East Shivers Hit New York as Cold Wave Sweeps Coast
The frigid air from a storm drove temperatures to 2 below zero in New York with strong winds. Boston registered 4 below and suburban areas saw even colder readings as a cold wave spread along the coast, forecasters said.
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East
Weather Bureau
Boston
Crows Die in Storm as People Feed Birds
Farmers report many crows perished in the storm leaving the fields bare. Winter ends harshly with birds starving and humans urged to feed the feathered friends to prevent further deaths. Some comply while others hesitate to help.
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Seavig
Lone
Sporamon
Coal Miners to Serve an Ultimatum
United Mine Workers leaders in Indianapolis report 660000 miners will vote within six weeks on a strike if operators do not renew the existing basic wage scale by April 1. They expect a strong strike likelihood and seek federal intervention, claiming operators refuse to renew union representation in talks.
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United Trend Indianapolis
Coal Miners of
America
United Mine Workers
Mmbers
Lowe
Rowson Named United States Senator from Iowa
Des Moines February 17 Charles A Rowson of Des Moines state chmate man of the Republican party was named United States Senator to succeed W S Kenyon appointment made by Governor Kendell after Kenyon resigned to seek the judgeship of the Eighth Judicial District Rowson to quit the Senate to pursue the judgeship
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United
Relief Fund Closes Tomorrow Night in Hagerstown Drive
The American Jewish War Relief Fund drive in Hagerstown closes tomorrow night. All who wish to contribute should call Nathan Adelman, chairman, at 1766, or send donations to Joseph Brenner, treasurer.
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Hageratown
Fn Ware
Nathan Adelman
Joseph Brehnor
Confessions Reach Police in Montreal Murder Case
Several unsigned letters confessing to the Raoul Delorme murder were received today by police. Father Delorme, his half brother, is held in jail as authorities investigate the priest and the letters mock police actions. The priest sits in Borduain Jail among books, certain he will be cleared.
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Unite Preas
Montreal
Raoul Delorme
Father Delorme
Father
Relarme
Borduain
Turlag
Raoul
dMberti
Nelorme Bellwyes
Three Students Die After Train Collision
In Durham Minnesota tragedy, three students were killed and others seriously injured when the automobile they were riding in was struck by a train near the Adtod and injured were taken to the University of North Carolina and All aro Crom Chat state wrap. The incident involved individuals connected with the Flolahman Yeaak Ce, with local authorities notified and investigations underway.
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Durham
Sonboard Artin Kenglag
University of North Carolina
Hand Injuries Reported At Local Plant Incident
An Upgerstown Shoe and Legging Company worker, Mallon, suffered a painful hand injury at the plant while operating a machine. He was taken to a medical facility for treatment and remained under close observation.
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Mallon
Upgerstown Shoe and
Vote Confidence Demanded by Ronomi
A garbled dispatch from mesdane era states Ronomi demands vote confidence ahead of a key election. The report mentions a petition or call to action related to Chan and a nearby government body. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece centers on political pressure and upcoming registration events.
Twelve Below Coldest Day of the Winter
The region faced a brutal cold snap with temperatures sinking to 12 below in Chewsville and 4 below in Keedysville. HaGerstown reported 6 below twice as residents hurried to work, trolleys ran heavily, and the era’s frost and wind dominated daily life as spring forecasts proved wrong.
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Dewaro
Jack Frost
Apa
Chewsville
L A. Miller
Keedysville
Haggeratown
Hagerstown
Natere
Two Give Bond In $500 Each In Indictment
Grand Jury returned multiple indictments this morning charging Sammel J. Messner and Harry F. Moning with unlawful sexual relations with an underage girl. Messner and Manning appeared with attorney J. Cleveland Grice and posted bonds of $600 for appearance. An indictment was retired against Clarence Funi touser for bastardy.
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Messner
Manning
Sammel J. Messner
Harry F. Moning
Erit
Vivlanl
Alexander
Mating
Byeir
J. Cleveland Grice
Clarence
Funiitouser
Harrison Has New Road Bill
Annapolis Maryland report outlines a proposed state takeover of county roads under a State Roads Commission. The bill initiated by Senator Marrleon would shift maintenance from counties to the state, with authority to alter or close roads. The Roads Commission is tasked with evaluating individual towns and authorities as needed.
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Annapolis
State Roads Commission
Marrleon
Committee of Roads and Highways
Palace Mare Hotel Londons Fo Te A Krom
A fragmentary report mentions Swlka Onandors preparing to buy the Hofhirs, once a shy imperial fate fey te Mienaacc with a vows, detailing unclear plans and motives. The text appears garbled and unfinished, with several names and places partially legible.
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Londons
Belfast sectarian war leaves city in ruins and death toll
Belfast was rocked by sectarian warfare early in the week leaving 36 dead and a casualty list around 169 with damages exceeding 2 million dollars. The city quieted last night after a brief revival of unrest as the conflict burned out.
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Tasted Pena
Belfast
Suit Against W. M. On Trial For $10000 Damages
Mrs. Carrie O Shatzer 63 of Hagerstown sues Western Maryland Railway for 10000 alleging permanent injuries from a train accident on October 25 1920 at Big Pool while cooking in the kitchen car. Case moved from Washington to Cumberland Circuit Court with doctors from Baltimore Hagerstown and Cumberland to testify. Defense by Walter Capper and Witham Co Walsh Cumberland and others. Extreme cold damaged trolley wires injuring lines early this morning. repair crews at work.
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Carrie O. Shattar
Hagerstown
Wastaro
Maryland Railway
Cumberland
Washington County
Shatzer
Western Union
Big Pool
Baltimore
B. St. Rowette
Walter Baker
Witham Co. Walsh
Alex. Armstrong
Haegerstown
Walter C. Capper
Henry €. Foster
R. W. 2. Mays
D. Z. Dunott
Thomas W. Koon
Fir Whoning A
Me’ Donald
KR. Littlefield
Cunberland
5000 Troops Along Rio Grande On Alert For Action
American forces along the Mexican border have been ordered to take precautions to protect citizens amid threats of clash between Mexican revolutionists and Obregon’s troops. Five thousand troops in El Paso and across Texas were on alert to guard territory, with generals stating rebels may march on Juarez and garrisons preparing to oppose any attack. Authorities were also told to monitor smuggling and counter any plotting by Mexicans, as tensions along the border rise.
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United Preany
Washington
Obregon
EL Paso
Texas
Mexico
Howze
Chihuahua
Ctybhava
Juarez
Mendez
Xolutioniets
Plan Revenge For Death Of Nation League
Democratic senators propose retaliatory steps after the League of Nations death. The plan includes seeking more information from President Harding on the four power Pacific treaty and pressuring administration leaders to admit the treaty binds the United States similarly to Article Ten of the covenant.
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Lawrence Martin
United
Two men jailed for vagrancy at Potica Station
Harry Jolson and Jos Kelly, both from Pennsylvania, were sentenced to three months in the House of Correction after a vagrancy arrest near the Western Maryland Railroad yards. Patrolman Rickard arrested them Wednesday morning. Jolson pleaded guilty. bail set for a morning hearing. They cited unemployment and ten days in Hagerstown, with intoxication noted.
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Potica
Harry Jolson
Jos Kelly
Pennsylvania
House of Correction
Rickard
Western Maryland Railroad
Jettigran
Johnson
Kelly
Life Sentence Commuted for Wisconsin Murderer
John A. Johnson, who confessed to killing year old Annie Lumberger in Madison in September 1911, walked free after Governor Blaine commuted his life term. The murder was alleged once to involve the Lumberger family, with contested claims about the case and appeals spanning years.
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Proim
Lake Manono
Johnson
Uto
Gow Jalp
Mars Tha Lumberger
Trimberger
Sennett and Normand Quizzed Again in Taylor Water Case
Reported events place Sennett and Mabel Normand under questioning amid a Tennessee trip scandal. The Tangled tale centers on Bonnett and a voiced orchestra amid alleged air trouble. Two are killed in Hopatcong. Atlas Powder fate noted.
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Weems
Angels
Fett
Mack Sennell
Mabel Normand
Taylor Wurter
Accompaniut Bonnett
Volios
Taylor
Tee Waystory
Rei
Atlas
Nile
Oldest Residents of City Named in Silver Thread Contest
The Atsitia Silver Thread Contest closes with Myer Smulson of 428 N authoized as oldest man at 94 years 2 days. Le Messrs Staulaon and Sia receive two tickets each to the Al satia Minstrel show. Names of the oldest woman to be announced by the Mail.
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Atsitia
Derg Ag
Myer Smulson
Wali Ab
Beng
Moni
George
Starizman
Wi Ghurch
Mont
le Messrs. Staulaon
Sia
Aatia
Mrs Obenchain Wins First Point in Tragic Case
In a landmark moment, Mrs Obenchain secured the first point amid ongoing proceedings. The courtroom atmosphere was tense as Chief Counsel Rush presented the defense, while Obenchaik supporters watched closely for developments.
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Arthur
Demurrer Sustained in Court Case Against Landlords
A demurrer filed by Chase B. Wilson against Prank 8 Landry and Samioth trading 8 Lanilsgid Lotever was sustained after a hearing before Circuit Court Judge Wayautin. Attorneys for Mr. Witwon were 2 FS Rowlette and A.B. Magar. opposing counsel was Mr. McCaulay. The Daily Met reports the judgment, noting the action related to dower or poverty proceedings.
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Chase B. Wilson
Landry
Samioth
Lanilsgid
Comyt Bofors
Wayautin
FS Rowlette
A.B. Magar
Mr. Witwon
McCaulay Dafanded Handla
Lott Fovnds
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