Demand to Curtail Army Navy Dirigibles After Roma Disaster
Washington February 22 strong demand to halt all army and navy dirigible appropriations arose in Congress after the Roma disaster at Norfolk claiming the craft are too dangerous with high accident risk. Lawmakers push investigations to decide on further development and accountability for the incident.
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Sinn Fein Unity at Stake at National Convention
Dublin reports the Sinn Fein unity crisis during the opening session of its annual convention as leaders De Valera Collins and Griffith discuss a proposed split in private. Mrs Waltar Barnett of Long Island injured while touring the mansion house, aided by a physician and reported improving.
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Dokkies Gather for Ceremonials in Hagerstown Armory
Hagerstown hosts a DOK ceremonial event with members from Roanoke, Harrisburg, Chambersburg, Martinsburg, Frederick and others. The entry group 30 members will be initiated at 2:80 PM at the Armory, with Knights of Khoraenan in charge. A banquet follows at the Chamber of Commerce Room at 8 PM, then a card party and dance at the Armory.
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Serious attack of hiccoughs without relief yet
Vol Metay living on Frederick Street suffers a severe hiccoughing spell since last Saturday. Mr McKay was struck by the attack and unable to obtain relief. The persistent coughing has weakened him and he plans to consult a physician.
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Big excursion on W. M. today
A large excursion from Weaturn Maryland left this morning for Baltimore carrying 372 passengers. The event advertised Washington's id day activities and departed at 7 o'clock, with travelers living in Highfield and nearby areas.
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Juss and Things and Spring Fever
Fragmentary OCR text mentions spring fever and disrupted phrases with unclear names and events. The readable portions reference a gathering of people and inconsistent imagery with insects and weather hints, but no coherent news event, date, or location is discernible.
Bootleg raid nets still mash and liquor seizure
Deputies arrested John Walters and Clarence Douglas at Walters home on 233 Alexander Avenue after a raid prompted by Judge Frank Wagaman s crackdown on bootleggers. A still and a barrel of mash were seized along with several quarts of liquor. Walters held on an indictment from the February grand jury, Douglas held as a state witness.
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Lodge Appeals to President to Stave Off Pact Change
Senator Lodge aimed to block adoption of reservations to the Four Power Pacific treaty by seeking a White House discussion with President Harding. He postponed a foreign relations committee vote to travel Thursday and meet the president. Local officials including taxi inspectors and county commissioners observe a holiday.
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War Veteran Pleads Guilty In Unusual Circuit Court Case
In Frostburg Judge Wagamian hears a striking case as World War veteran Jack Terry pleads guilty to larceny of an overcoat. Terry, crying during the reading of the charge, recounts service overseas with the American Expeditionary Forces, including gas exposure and injuries. He may be sent to a hospital as authorities seek proper care placements. Six others charged by the grand jury also faced the court, with four pleading guilty and two entering not guilty pleas.
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Building activity grows in Halfway as spring arrives
Ground has been broken for dwellings in Halfway, a growing town between Tlagonetown and Williamaport. Since last fall construction in the community has been actively under way with many homes greeted. Grilles have started creating hammock spaces and long plans for homes, roads and basic amenities.
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Miners Ready to Strike Warned by UMWA Leader
John L. Lewis told a joint conference in Chicago that Americas miners are ready to strike and urged railroad unions to support the action, with a looming April 1 strike date. A second item notes the Black Rock Hotel near Wolfsville New York appointing a caretaker and announcing plans to open a road to Hack Rock to develop the area as a summer resort.
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Blaze Destroys Property in Brownsville Pa Fire
A blaze in Brownsville Pennsylvania caused about 250000 dollars in damage to three buildings. The incident occurred early today and prompted rapid firefighting responses. A man named Frank Tae appeared in court charged with drunkenness, held in default of a fine after a downtown disturbance.
City observes Washington’s Birthday with partial shutdowns
There is no general observance in the city today. Banks and Public Library close, the post office operates social hours. Public buildings and some homes display flags. Some schools and bounty hold special exercises this afternoon in honor of Washington.
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Major Westover Missed the Roma Dirigible Flight
Major Oscar Westover, head of the U S Air Service airship division, was en route to Norfolk to investigate a disaster involving the Roma dirigible. He and other officers had just arrived in Akron from a Goodyear blimp when word of the Norfolk accident reached them. Meanwhile, Mr and Mrs Alvey Stockslager hosted a birthday gathering for Attrawlan Murdock on Virginita Avenue.
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Rome Airship Disaster Mystery Deepens
Army Air Service experts begin probing the Rome crash near Norfolk after 34 killed and 11 injured. Major General Patrick leads inquiry as charred wreckage reveals few survivors and a likely rudder failure during ascent.
Thieves Break In At L. W. Seal Company Store
Thieves partially broke down the rear stockroom door at 646 Pennsylvania avenue, L. W. Seal and Company. They fled with an extra tire from an adjoining shed between 1 and 7 Sunday morning. The incident was discovered by Mr. Lent after he went to his store. The thieves left no identifying clues, and the attempt to gain entry was thwarted by an fallen obstacle.
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Auto and Tire Thieves Active in Hagerstown
Automobile thieves and auto racks were busy in Hagerstown over the past two days with three robberies and one attempted theft reported to police. A. B. Spielman’s gan plant garage on Predarick street was entered last night. three tires were removed and a fourth tire left with the jack beneath it as his son approached. Two tires and rims were cut from a car on the pike while parked on Broadway. A. Herte of Gettysburg reported the theft of his car from Broadway. this marks a second auto theft from that location in two nights.
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Miners Must Fight Own Battle By United Prey
CHICAGO Feb 22 Miners must fight their own battles with operators in event of a strike April 1 and can expect no aid from rail workers Indications here today The United Mine Workers officials said they did not urge rail unions to strike Sympathetic pleas were advised by the Post Office Department that mail from Keadysville area could be dispatched by B and O for mine workers at call of officials A prominent Keadysville businessman discussed the matter with Representative Zibulin noting difficulty in mailing a registered letter after train No 70 from Keadysville Hence the delay disrupted deliveries to Washington and Baltimore and backed up trains through Hagerstown
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James B. Potter Found Dead In Philadelphia
General Pershing expressed sympathy for Potter’s relatives and fallen soldiers during University of Pennsylvania exercises. The Philadelphia event noted the army’s losses yesterday at Hempton Road, with Pershing as a guest of honor, reflecting national mourning and official tributes.
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State troops patrol streets in Virginia death notice
Providence Richmond Virginia dispatch reports state troops patrolling streets as Brown Potter of New York, Newport town cello UME Matriel af 1 and Tuxedo Park, was found dead in Toland. In the home of Gotther wand ba ia wheeler W. Frank Powers, with whom he was visiting, Potter was the author of The Hagoratown Oriol Mew. Heart disease was listed as the cause of death.
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Tragic airship crash devastates Hampton area
Eyewitness Captain Whitehurst recalls the disaster as the gas bag exploded during impact. Survivors mourn as officers and crew members are killed, with many families affected and the Airship Training School at Langley Wing greatly impacted.
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