Three New Year Earthquakes Reported in Cumberland Valley
WLP Brown of Brown Avenue reports three distinct tremors just before midnight on New Year’s Eve rattling windows. He says the shocks resembled quakes from the Atlantic coast and Virginia. Winchester dispatch notes three tremors near Winchwater, Va. No damage or casualties reported. many residents suspect celebratory explosions.
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Cumberland Valley
Wlp. Brown
Brown Avenue
Mr. Brown
Mrr. Brown
Pace
Virginia
Winchester
Toke County
Winchwater
Freed Americans Seized by Bandit Tao Vou Jen
United States seeks release for American missionary captives held by Tao Vou Jen. Reports from Anson Gould Schurman in Peking detail the seizure near St. Kilian and injuries to Mr and Mrs Bernhard Hoff, Lutheran Mission workers. A formal diplomatic demand for punishment of the bandit group has been sent to the Chinese Foreign Office.
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International News Service
Littington
Jan
L—Every
Didamaric
Oita
Tao Vou Jen
State Department
Anson Gould Schurman
U. B
Rolur
Peking
D. St. Kilon
Bernhard Hoff
Foreign Office
Armerican
Nine Die in Blaze at Oil City Home Fire
A morning fire destroyed the Claude Emminger home near Tyleraburg Glatton County Oil City Pa eight grandchildren and one son die. James Mentzer 72 father of Mrs Emminger was among the dead. Mrs Emminger woke and escaped with injuries. her husband and others could not be saved. Firefighters battled the furnace-like blaze as flames swept through the structure.
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Oil City
Claude ‘Emminger
Tyleraburg
Glatton County
Ming
James Mentzer
Mra. Emminger
Emminger
Michael McManlyre
Smpire
Traffic violators arrested at Wmport by officers Sharer and Kinzer
Twenty five persons were taken into custody at Wiliantapore since Saturday for traffic rule violations. Each violator faced a fine, as officers cited ground signals and the mushroom streets near the square. Victims included merchants doctors and ordinary citizens. George Gift suffered a broken nose in a separate collision with Calvin Sheely as both autos struck. Rev. 8 Baring Gould noted London obituary reports his death today.
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Wiliantapore
Sharer and Kinzer
Justica Tire
City Refused Permit To Issue Bonds For New Light Plant
The Potomac Public Service Commission in Baltimore refused Ingerstown authority to issue 300000 dollars in bonds for a new electric light plant. The decision, written by William Milnes Maley, critics say sets precedent opposing city expansion against utilities. Public debate followed among supporters and opponents.
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Potomac Public Service Commission
Baltimore
City of
Ingerstown
Willian
Milnes Maley
Gomnissan
Me Whitman
Harper
Hia
Aasocl
Antnion
Mueinat Electric
Hagerstown
Hopes To Disband The Ku Klux Klan
In Atlanta on January 2 Edward Young Clarke imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan filed an Imperial Proclamation urging a February 6 meeting of officials from each ban to discuss disbandment of the group. A related local item notes Ruth Eby, two, cracked her collarbone after falling from a bed while playing.
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Ku Klux Klan
Atlanta
Trossillo
K. K. XK
Edward Young Clarke
Irselzer
Order
Congresa
Clarke
Klan
Ruth
John
Eby
Wilaoas
Hooch Toll In New York Is 12 (New Year Holiday Toll)
New York reports twelve dead and 244 ill from holiday alcohol use, a toll spanning Christmas and New Year. Police say figures double last year, with observers calling the season the wettest in years. William Anderson of the Anti-Saloon League argues the New Year was quite dry.
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New York
William Anderson
Six Die in Premature Nitro Explosive Blast
Franklin Pa January report details a premature explosion that killed six men on John A Stone’s farm during a nitroglycerin shot for a new oil well. Victims J D Scrivens and Lawrence McWhinney of Franklin were present. Kinnear allegedly thawed frozen nitroglycerin and fled when the blast occurred. The explosion was heard in Franklin and Rocky Grove, about five miles away. Investigators seek to assign responsibility.
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Franklin
John A. Stone
J.D. Scrivens
Lawrence McWhinney
Franklin, Kinnear
Kinnear
Rocky Grove
French to Withdraw 40,000 Ruhr Troops This Month
Ny International News Service reports the French ministry of war confirms plans to pull about forty thousand troops from the Ruhr and Rhineland in the coming month. Currently about 149,000 French soldiers occupy those districts as negotiations with Germany proceed on civil administration, industrial reparations, and future status.
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Ny International News Service
Pats
Ruhr
Rhineland
French Ministry of War
Wbta
War Ministry
Nahi
Seema
France
Bank Directors Dine After Annual Meeting
The Savings Bank of Williamsport held its annual supper at Murray's after a directors’ meeting where the bank’s annual report for the year was presented. The report shows total assets of 314,625.04 dollars and deposits of 368,536.40 dollars, marking the bank’s sixteenth year of reported prosperity.
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Savings Bank of
Wil
Iamsport
Murray's
Bound Homes in Uniontown Blast Injures Child and Damages
Bound Homes in Uniontown Pa report of a blast in Uptontown damaging two houses. Four year old Morty Conile was badly injured and other family members were reported harmed. No mystery blast determined at this time.
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Uniontown
Uptontown
Morty Conile
Far
Brewer Will Co Workers Reinstated
A two year fight sparked by the Daily Malt over dismissals at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing concluded with twenty-eight workers reinstated after an Information Department attorney’s inquiry. Brewer’s resignation is expected soon as administration moves to clear the matter and honor the reinstated employees.
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Willmeth
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Charles B. Brewer
Department of Justice
Brewers
Trewer
U. S. Harness Company
W. Va
U. S. Harness Co
Reever Ara
Bureau of Engraving and, Printing
We Va
Daily Mall
Bureau of Engraving
Harding
Krewer
Frening Star
Washington
Brower
Charles B. Brower
Wilmeth
Bureau of
Engrating
Boon
Treasury
Louis A. Hill
Bureau
Hrewer
Brewer
Wreck on Frederick Street Involves Dairy Wagon
A Has seritown Dairy talk wagon collided with a truck from F W Roach of Boonsboro on Frederick Street in Mids. The truck rolled in the wrong lane, toppled a wagon carrying milk bottles, causing heavy damage. Driver John Fabrary of Boonsboro faced arrest and later fined plus costs.
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Hasseritown Dairy Company
F. W. Roach
Baanaboro
Frederick Street
Mids
John Fabrary
Boonsboro
Uma of
Large Barn Burned On Ingram Farm Near Sandy Hook
A large barn on George Ingram's Sandy Hook district farm near Cargan burned New Year’s Eve, causing about 7000 dollars in losses. He had 2200 dollars in insurance. Cattle, wheat, hay, fodder, and most farm implements were destroyed, while horses and some hogs were saved by Ingram and his 14-year-old son. The fire started in hay and cause is unknown. neighbors aided the effort and suspicion centers on possible arson though Ingram has no enemies.
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George Ingram
Sandy Hook
Cargan
Ingram
Allentown divorce filings begin in Federal Court
Mrs. Mary Dickerhof sues Samuel Calvin Tickerbom in Allentown on November 20, 1943 alleging adultery and a named corespondent. The couple wed September 2, 1915 and the bill claims a miscontact occurred July 29, 198% at an uncertain location. Mrs. Dickerhof lists residence in Wil Mameport and claims ongoing separation.
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Frotandary Wert
Mary FL “Dickerhof
Samuel Calvin Tickerbom
Allentown
Kerloda
Ditkerbott
Wekerhof
Distrait Action Closes City Grocery Store
A distraint was issued this morning to Morriy Gulder spalist 31 B Martig who runs a grocery at 3221 Po oman street. The distraint was checked by Justice Bitnar and served by Sheriff Duffey and Deputy Cabls. The store closed immediately and the neighboring Peoples' Bakery is expected to continue business in the area.
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Morriy Gulder Spalist
B. Martig
Pooman Street
Justice Bitnar
Sherif Duffey
Daputy Cabls
Hakery
Controns
Thera, Iit
New York Grapples With Zero Weather
Albany dispatch reports New York in a severe cold snap with temperatures from zero to 5 below and widespread sleighing conditions. Snow and ice hinder travel as residents endure extreme wind chills and bundled commutes across the region.
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Albany
N.Y. Dan
New York
Public school schedule resumes after holidays with substitutes
The city and county public schools resumed regular sessions today following Christmas. Four substitute teachers were brought in as several regular teachers could not return. Mrs White, a Normal School graduate, was assigned to Funkstown to cover for Miss Warren Feltz who had gone to Florida. Robert Leggett was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Kaylor on a nonsupport charge. He posted $300 bond to appear in the February term. Leggett is a bus driver for EV Hull.
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Publi
White
Funkstown
Warrenfeltz
Florida
Trobert Leggett
Kaylor
Leggett
EV. Hull
Hollywood Tragedy Rocks Denver Actress Scene
A dramatic New Year event in Los Angeles and Denver centers on Courtney Dines, 34, a noted actress, shot in the chest during a party with Mabel Normand and others. Chauffeur A. Greer is jailed on an assault with intent to commit murder charge as investigators question Normand and Purviance. Police report the group was drinking and celebrating. Dines is hospitalized, while the others are detained for questioning with releases expected.
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Ny International
Nera
Los Angeles
America
Courtney & Dines
Denver
A. ©. Greer
Mabel Normand
Dinea
Fana Purvlance
Tim
Dines
Misa Normand
Dies
Greer
Mie Normand
Grees
Detectivs Lieut
Cilla
Sircer
Misa Purvianco
Hines
County Finances Clarified by Washington County Commissioners
At a regular board meeting the Washington County Commissioners approved a statement defending the county's finances. They address public misperceptions about a December 1 balance of 493012.18, explaining cash on hand was not the total available funds after unpaid county orders and taxes. The note notes road-budget levies and uncollected taxes as part of the total.
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County Board
Board of County Commissioners
Washington County
Jae Tala Se
Roma Tostances
Trade forecast: iron and steel to rise in 1923
Washington January 2 1923 the department of commerce issued a forecast that foreign and domestic trade in iron and steel would be greater in 1923 than in 1922. It said many manufacturers will supply a larger share of the foreign market and that demand for steel will exceed previous years.
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Wees
Washington
Department of Cumnerea
HM Ta
Arrest Report From Vunksown Street Incident
A traffic incident in Vunksown led to a morning arrest as Tr. D Williams was detained after a car strike on asphalt. Investigators report irregular driving and motor vehicle concerns with probable cause for detainment.
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D. Willisma
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Hagerstown Mail
U.S
Wmsport
George Gift
Marsh Roo
Calvin Sheely
Gift
London
Baring Gould
Christian Sotillers
Public Service Commission
City
U.S. Harness Co
Mabel Normand and Furs Pursl
Ance
Ail Manly
Mary
Dickerhoff
BIG Grocery
Hollywood
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