Detectives wounded as Omaha gunmen terrorize city
In Omaha Nebraska on February 20 a Ross W Johnson 25 a railroad detective was fatally wounded in Council Bluffs across the Missouri River by a shooter using a 22 caliber rifle with a silencer as the city endures six days of night shootings. Johnson lay in critical condition at Council Bluffs hospital with five bullet wounds.
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Omaha
Neb
Ross W. Johnson
Taul
Council Bulls
Iowa
Missouri River
Earlien
Owaha
Johnson
Critient Conditions Council
Aenla
A. D. Sarles
William McDevitt
Potomac Flood Rise From Late Thaw Reaches Six Feet Over Normal
Potomac river levels climbed from melting snow, reaching six feet above normal at Williamsport yesterday. The surge, rapid overnight, followed by a cold snap, swelled tributaries including the South Branch Potomac, Cacapon, and upper Cowpeckeague, with some creeks spilling from banks and threatens early spring flood risk.
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Potomac
Wilimsport
Potarwe
Cacapon
Oppose Students Taking A Drink New Orleans Debate
Delegates representing 123,000 college students across the South East and Middle West spoke against liquor drinking by students. Fraternities were held responsible for most of the drinking and cooperation from them was seen as essential to curb violations of prohibition laws. The group asserted that modern students are as morally capable as those of past years.
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New Orleans
Fets
South
East
Middle West
Seasson
Divorce Granted to Countess Morner Fourth Time
Paris court records show Countess Cas ey Morner formerly Peggy Hopkins Joyce was granted a divorce from Count Morner on November 24 1026. The decree favors the countess Marguerite Wanton citing her claim the husband showed marked repugnance for life and separated from her morally prompting her to seek refuge in Paris without his support.
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Paris
Casey Morner
Peggy Hopkins Joyce
Marguerite Wanton
Eading
Railway Labor Bill Gets OK in Senate Action
Washington Val 20 pa private is given today by the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee to the Watson Parker Railroad Labor bill in the form reported yesterday to the House. Early senate action will be urged. Only a few minor changes have been made to the original bill as drafted by railroads and railroad employees. The text also notes juvenile court action against Grace Castle Pawns and mentions a convention attendance by B S Grimes and a farmer's death in Montgomery county.
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Washington, Val
Senate
Interstate Commerce
Watson-Parker
House
Acton
Young Millionaire Burned to Death in Drunken Spree
Frederick Pearson, 30, heir to Standard Screw Co., burned to death in a hotel room fire after a drunken party at the Claridge Hotel. His companion Hogshead narrowly escaped, both men cited for drinking. Police say Pearson’s £2,100,000 estate and shares will pass to beneficiaries per his father Chelite Waller’s will.
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Cuicagg
Frederick
Pearson
Flatoon
Cevelry
Niin
Giadane
ACG Palidemed
Hmogshead Howan Asthig
Pearsan
Young Peason
Chelite Waller UW
Peatson
Standard Screw Company
Aqiblag
Poli Panies
Chlongaveling Chat
Harel
Tes Intendo
Getty
Nie Eldings
Wanker Ha
Poarzan
H Ave
Ayo Baer
Wounding Blamed on Bootleg Feud in Baltimore
Antonio Exposito, 24, was shot four times outside a restaurant at East Baltimore and Harrison streets. Police say the drive by shooting stems from a bootleg feud. two men are in custody and others sought. An auto accident nearby shortly after the shooting is under investigation.
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Baltimore
Antonio Exposito
East Baltimore
Harrison Streets
Nin
Alia L
Wale
Ara Mika
Kid
Gunman Kills Wife and Neighbor Then Dies by Suicide
In Frederick last evening a 35-year-old David Crummell shot his wife Mya Katie Crummell 36 and neighbor Elizabeth Manson 65 after a quarrel over church matters. He fired from a third story window, then fatally shot himself.
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Mya
Katie Crummell
Elizabe
L) Matson
David Crummell
Frederick
Cramach
Crawmell
Crommell
Crmmell
Criticised Premier Jailed Under New Law
A flawed text reports Enrico Pompin la communist is jailed for six months with a fine under a December law aimed at protecting Premier Mussolini. The document mentions pamphlets and vigil context, with references to Mempia Connell jr and timing in February.
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Mussolini
Enrico Pompin
Mempia Connell Jr
Cansiderol
Iis
Weekly Weather Forecast for Washington Area
A garbled annoucement describes a week of wet conditions across the North and Middle Atlantic regions with scattered rains. Forecasters warn of unsettled air masses, with possible changes in temperatures and coastal effects affecting travel and daily plans.
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Washington
Sitid
Frederick arrest on Hood College theft charge
A Black man named Felix Jackson was arrested this morning by Patrolman Sailey and Am orose on charges of stealing silverware from Hood College. He will be returned to Frederick later today for proceedings.
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Frederick
Hood College
Felix Jackson
Sailey
Amorose
Ogro
Endeavors to Cheat Chair in Pittsburg Murder Case
Gvorso H Prescott, convicted of first degree murder for the killing of Mrs Fer Thase, attempted suicide by slashing his throat in the Allegany County jail hours before scheduled to be taken to Rockview Penitentiary for electrocution. He was moved to a hospital in critical condition but doctors said he would recover unless complications developed. Prescott had previously attempted suicide by the same method. The victim’s body was found with the throat cut after the attack. Meanwhile Mrs Grace Smith and William Spore were confined by illness at Net Rowe after injuries from a yard accident. The Orphans’ Canet marked Diethsday anniversary at its home in East Washington Street.
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Pittsburg
Gvorso H. Prescott
Fer Thase
Allegtay
Jaldedur
Rockview
Cvitival Conditilon
Phystetang
Prescott
Thise
Grace Sminth
William Spore
Famous Horseman Richard Penn Smith Sr Dies Near Philadelphia
Richard Penn Smith Sr, a renowned show horse judge and breeder with farms around Philadelphia, died at his Unionville home at age 60. He had judged major shows from Boston to Virginia and the Tig family long held Pennsylvania prominence in the sport.
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Puigadelpata
Richard ‘Penn, Smith
Unionville
Freight Gains on Western Maryland Railroad in 18 Days
Freight activity on the Western Maryland Railroad rose over 18 percent in the first 18 days compared with September 1998, despite adverse weather. Officials cited better performance than during World War II-era records, noting heavier loads and ongoing efforts to move coal amid rain, snow, and cold. Superintendent A. Mr. Smith highlighted the improving freight figures despite harsh conditions and weather-related delays.
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Western
Tannacy
Mr. Smith
Petervary
Indictment of Piggly Wiggly Head in Mail Deft Case
Former president of the Piggly Wherry Corporation, Clar lenon Sminders of Mempha, was indicted by a federal grand jury today on charges of using the mails to defraud the corporation in 1928. Hand amputated, Frank C. Nighe of Washington Avenue reported an accident on the railroad with Tye employees. Metz, formerly living in tie cig, had his arm amputated.
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Clarlenon Sminders
Piggly Wherry Corporation
Frank C
Waslington Avenue
Vestodas
Johnstiwn
Mr Metz
Metz
Iit Tie Cig
End Of World Long Way Off
CHICAGO February 20 Professor F R Moulton of the University of Chicago fixed the date of the end of the world. He says the earth is two thousand million years old and will whirl for 500000000 more such periods before the sun grows close enough to melt the planet like candle dust.
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Chicago
F. R. Moulton
University of Ghisago
Progressive ticket reconstituted for Williamsport town election
In Williamsport a meeting after Dr I M Zimmerman withdrew from the Citizens slate altered the Progressive ticket for Monday March 1. Zimmerman was renamed as assistant burgess candidate with a push to nominate William Dr Byron for burgess and Benjamin F Harsh and Albert O Murray as commissioners, while Charles Lizer was dropped for ineligibility as a taxpayer. Zimmerman stated he did not want dual candidacy and was compelled by primary actions beyond his control.
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Progressive
Onuiel
Williamsport
Citizens
I. M. Zimmerman
Immean
iCimmissioner
Astalant Bugeas
William Dr. Byron
Burgess
Benjamin F Harsh
Albert O. Mur ‘Ray
Dr. Zimmerman
Charles
Lizer
Regent
Zimmerman
Chizens
Dwo
French champ is taken ill in Nice
Suzanne Lenglen collapsed while en route to Henan Heu by automobile to finish her engagements in the lawn tennis tournament. She was taken home and confined to her bed, and is expected to be searched from the invruiament.
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Nice
France
Suzanne Lenglen
Protest Over Coast Guard Fire On British Schooner Eastwood
Halifax reports Captain Spindler claims the US Coast Guard cutter Seneca fired at his British flagged schooner Eastwood off Long Island, injuring none but prompting a standoff. Coast Guard denies the charges. Seneca undergoing overhaul at Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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Treas
Halifax
N. S
Lunanberg
Spittdler
Eastwood
United States Coast Guard
Seneca
Long Island
New York Coast Guard
Spindler
New York
Peb
Blake, Jr
Coast Guard
Nova Scotia
Vesse
Lunenburg
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Miss Wills Wins Again in Beaulieu Tournament
In Beaulieu France on February 30 Miss Helen Wills defeated Miss A in straight sets 4-1 6-0. The American showed superior returns and court control as she advanced in the BeauLieu event, maintaining her formidable form.
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Beaulieu
France
Helen Wills
Misa
England
Brethren Minister Charles Ausherman Dies in Frederick County
The Brethren minister Rev. Charles Ausherman died yesterday at the Brethren church near El Jerton in Frederick county after a brief illness. He was 60 years old and was born near Burkittsville. The community mourns his death and remembers his service to the church and region.
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Brethren
Charles & Ausherman
Qwivitter
el Jerton
Frederick County
Burkittsville
Watch of former president found in hotel here
An old silver watch claimed to have belonged to a former U.S. president was discovered at the old Prankin Hotel, later renamed Potomac Water. The bizarre artifact, with related engravings, was recovered from beneath a bed and wall, raising questions about its provenance and whether the watch ever belonged to the noted figure.
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U.S
Mar Hu Vin Biren
United States
Prankin
Potomac Water
Tontag
Aits
Maurice Thachauish
Marhaleh
Wasnestoro
Mere Va Bu
Bubbialh
Marbaugh
Bramkits
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Joyce
Count Morner
O.K
Tostie Lea
Grace Castle
B.S. Grimes
Edue
Warlington
He National Education
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Che
Jamey
Hoga
Bingham
Utah
Munday
Tadge We
Canet
Howe de East Washington
Philly
Indict Piggly Wiggly
Long
1. M. Zimmerman
W’msport
Miss Wills
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