Tremors Reported Locally on New Year’s Eve
W P Brown of Brown Avenue reported three distinct earth shocks felt just before midnight Monday. The tremors rattled windows and dishes, matching Pacific coast quakes, with Winchester VA residents noting similar activity as possible explosions during New Year celebrations.
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W. P. Brown
Brown Avenue
Cumberland Valley
Mr. Brown
Brown
Pablic
Pacife
Virginia
Avvaningan
Winchester
Royce
Tiah
Freedom sought for missionaries amid Cuban bandit action
Washington reports ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure the release of an American woman held by bandits in Cuba. A separate dispatch notes the capture of J. I. Kilew and injuries to Mr. and Mrs. Bernhard of the Lutheran Mission, with the American Legation demanding punishment from the Chinese foreign office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Cuba
State Department
Java
Gould Schurman
Puking
J. I. Kilew
God
Bernhard
Nces
Lutheran Mission
Amer Ban Legation
Nine Die in Blaze in Oil City Pennsylvania
A deadly fire in Oil City destroyed Claude Emminger’s home. James Mentzer, 72, died along with eight of his grandchildren. Mrs Emminger, ill, escaped after battling smoke then collapsed. Fire consumed the house. efforts to rescue others failed.
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Oil City
Claude Emminger
Tytersburg
Clarion County
James Mentzer
Birs. Emansger
Immingur
Michael McManigle
Mra. Emmloger
Ata
Miy
James
Traffic violators caught at Williamsport by local officers
Twentyfive people were arrested since Saturday by Officers Sharer and Klarer for failing to observe traffic regulations. Violators included preachers merchants doctors and everyday citizens. Fines of five dollars were issued with little success in enforcing signals at Mushroom Street and the square. Autolist George Gift suffered a broken nose after a collision on Marsh Road with Calvin Sheely. Rev J Baring Gould, noted author and composer of Howards Christian Soldiers, died in London.
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Williamsport
Sharer
Klarer
Folice Justice Tits
George Gift
Marsh Road
Calvin Sheely
Young CI
London
Baring Gould
City Refused Permit To Issue Bonds For New Light Plant
The Potomac Public Service Commission in Baltimore refused Hagerstown authority to issue 300000 dollars in bonds for a new electric light plant. The decision drew mixed reactions among supporters and opponents, marking a precedent as the first case where a city sought to compete with a private utility by building a municipal plant.
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Potomac Public Service Commission
Baltimore
City of
Aear Mitoed Maloy
Adalan
Waltman
Harper
Ne Commission
Title Service Commission Pro Velures
Municipal Electric
Hagerstown
Wileh
Commlasna
Bitter Coutrarcray
Hagco
Hones To Disband The Ku Klux Klan Meeting Called
Atlanta report notes Edward Young Clarke announces an imperial proclamation calling for a meeting on February 6 to discuss disbanding the Ku Klux Klan due to rising lawlessness among its ranks. A separate item records Ruth Cracks Collardone, two year old daughter of Bra John I Eby, sustaining a cracked collarbone after a bed fall.
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Atlanta
K. K
Edward Young Clarke
Wizard of the Order
Congress
Clarke
Klan
Collardone
Ruth
Bra
John i, Eby
Wilsons
New York Holiday Drinking Toll Tops Twelve Dead
New York record shows twelve deaths and 239 alcohol related incidents from Christmas to New Year. Police say tolls double last year as observers mark the holiday as the wettest in years. William Anderson of the Anti-Salage League calls the New Year celebration dry.
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New York
William Anderson
State
Six Killed In Premature Explosion At Franklin Farm
An investigation began in Franklin, Ta, after 15 quarts of nitroglycerin exploded on John A Stone’s farm, killing six workers including J D Scrivens and Lawrence McWhirney. The blast occurred as nitrog lycerin thawed, with witnesses nearby about 100 feet away. the sound was heard in Rocky Grove and Franklin.
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Franklin
John A. Stone
J.D. Scrivens
Lawrence MecWhioney
Frankiln, Kinnear
Kinnear
Rocky Grove
Frank Iln
French to Withdraw 40000 Ruhr Troops This Month
Paris dispatch says the French war ministry announced 40000 more troops will be withdrawn from the Ruhr and Rhineland this month. The current occupation strength is 149000, and the move follows direct talks with Germany on governance and reparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ity International News Service
Paris
Ruhr
Eigil
Franco
Bank Directors Dine After Annual Meeting
The Savings Bank of Wit Hamport held its fifteenth annual meeting and presented its annual report. Directors enjoyed an evening meal after reviewing a year marked by prosperity with total assets reported at 314635.01 and deposits at 368536.40.
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Savings Bank of
Wit’ Hamsport
Murray
Bomb blast damages two homes in Uniontown district
In Uniontown Pa on January 2 a mysterious blast damaged two homes and wrecked an automobile. Mary Collite four years old was badly injured and other family members were bruised in the blast.
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Doms
Uniontown
Mary Collite
The
Folly
Brewer Will Go Workers Reinstated
A long running dispute over the dismissal of Wil meth and twenty seven Bureau of Engraving and Printing chiefs ended as the men were reinstated. Brewer, the involved DOJ attorney, is expected to resign soon as the administration proposes full amends. The case ties to the U S Harness Company inquiry and Parkersburg West Virginia proceedings.
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Bally Mail
Willeth
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Charles B. Brewer
Department of Justice
Brewer
U.S. Harness Company
Parkersburg
W. Va
U. S. Harness Co
Wa. Va
Daily Mail
Bureau of
Fugtaring
Harding
Nrewer
Fyening Star
Washington
Jeener
Lst
Wilmeth
Hill
Treasury
Laula A. Hill
Bureau
Milk wagon wrecked in Boonsboro street crash
A milk wagon from Harem town Dairy Co. was wrecked Monday at 4 30 am on Frederick street when a truck loaded with machinery from FP W Roach of Boonsboro struck it on the wrong side. The wagon was destroyed and bottles spilled milk on the pavement. Damages estimated at 200 dollars. John Fuhracy of Boonsboro, driver of the truck, was arrested and later fined six dollars and costs.
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Haremtown Dairy Company
W. Roach
Boonsboro
Frederick Street
John Fuhracy
Noonsboro
Large Barn Burned on George Ingram Farm
A large barn on George Ingram’s Sandy Hook district farm near Dargan burned on New Year’s Eve, causing about 7000 dollars in losses. Five cattle perished, 600 to 700 bushels of wheat, hay and fodder were destroyed, and farm implements were burned. Ingram and his 1-year-old son saved horses as neighbors aided in the blaze. The fire started in the mow. cause unknown and arson suspected, though Ingram doubts any enemy.
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Farge
George Ingram
Sandy Hook
Dargan
Ingram
WIFE SUED FOR DIVORCE IN NOW
Mrs Mary Dickerhoff files divorce suit against Samuel C Dickerhoff in Allentown on November 20 1923 citing misconduct and a co respondent named in the bill They wed September 9 1910 and the alleged misconduct is stated as occurring July 1923 with desertion and Mrs Dickerhoff says she has been living with her parents in Williamsport for some time.
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Allentown Call
Mary Be. Dickerhof
Samuel Calvin Dickerhoff
Marriet
Itha
Allentown
Dickerhoff
Dickerholfs
Williamsport
Big Grocery Closed By Distress Action
A distraint was issued this morning to Morris Gulder against HT. Martin who runs a grocery at 52-04 Potomac Street. The action, ordered by Justice Ditner and served by Pheek Duffey and Peonty Cable, closed the store immediately. the claimed amount was not made public though said to be large. The Peoples’ Market in the wore was reportedly a constant business there.
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Morris Gulder
HT. Martin
Potomac Street
Justice Ditner
Wore
New York Faces Zero Weather Across State
Albany reports Eastern New York enduring extreme cold with temperatures from zero to five below. Snow and ice persist, but sleighing remains good across the region as residents cope with the deep freeze.
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Albany
W. Yadan
New York
Public schools resume after holidays. substitutes used
City and county schools return to regular schedule after Christmas. Four substitute teachers called in as several regular teachers cannot resume. Mrs White, a Normal School graduate, assigned to Fuckstown to cover Miles Warreny Feltz's class who has gone to Florida. Non support charge noted. Robert Legett arrested on non support. posted $500 bond for February court appearance. Leggett is a bus driver for 3 V, Holl.
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White
Fuckstown O
Miles Warreny Feltz
Florida
Rtobert Legectt
Kaylor
Leggett
Holl
Hollywood Orgy May Be Fatal
Denver and Hollywood figures collide as Courtney Diner suffers a chest wound after a shooting in Miss Normand’s apartment. R R Greer, chauffeur, faces assault with intent to murder charges, while Purviance and Normand are questioned. scenes described as New Year celebrations precede the incident.
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Los Angeles
America
Courtney & Diner
Denver
RR. C. Greer
Mabel Normands
Fdna Purvlance
Dinea
Misa Normand
Dines
Graer
Bath
Greer
Lieut
Cling
Miss Purrianco
Dinca
Indba
Commissioners Explain County Finances in Regular Meeting
Washington county commissioners stated that a December 1 1923 balance of 493 012 18 did not reflect cash on hand but available funds after outstanding county orders and bank balances. They noted road budgets were constrained by limited cash despite public criticism over road spending, citing offsetting factors and tax collections.
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Board of County Commissioners
Washington County
Onlor of
Huard
Forecast of record iron and steel trade in 1924
Washington forecast a stronger iron and steel trade in 1924 than in 1923. The Department of Commerce expects both foreign and domestic demand to rise, with manufacturers supplying a larger share to meet the anticipated increase.
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Washington
We Department of Commeron
Drove Over Asphalt Arrest Leads to Fine in Town
Fragile OCR reads Williams of Mankstown arrested after driving over asphalt and fined one dollar. Details unclear due to damaged text but indicates a small-town legal action and a monetary penalty.
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Williams
Mankstomn
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Hagerstown Mail
U.5
Wmsport
Public Service Commission
City
Hones
Ku Klux Klan
U.S. Harness Co
Mabel Normand and
Fdea Purvience
Mary E. Dickerhof
Hollywood
Tianamc
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