Republican Party Factions Duel Over Taft Leadership
Washington reports show Republicans rallying behind Taft with a 34 to 11 confidence vote while insurgents led by Lodge Morse and Ives vow continued opposition. Morse calls Taft a reactionary symbol, and the rebels foresee a broader rift within the party as they push for a forward looking program. Wherry wins GOP floor leadership amid a reshaped policy committee and caucus lineup.
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Ballifg
Taft
Ohio
Senate
GOP
Lodge
Massachusetts
Bald
Senator Morse
Oregon
Moree
Ives
New York
Baldwin
Connecticut
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Ranator Wherry
Nebraska
Senator Koowland
California
Insurgenta
Wherry
Millikin
Colorado
Senator Young
North Dakota
Young
Benator Saltonstall
They Wanted Just A Quiet Ceremony In Chicago
Otto Walter, a retired manufacturer, and Mrs. Morrison Walters from Danville traveled to Chicago to marry in the Marriage Court. Judge Arthur G. Larson united them in a simple ceremony and photographers and reporters covered the event. The couple left for a Florida honeymoon after posing for photos.
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Chicago
Otto Walter
Mra
Morrison
Danville
Arthur G. Larson
Walters
Hewe
Florida
Mother dies of long illness in Baltimore home
Mrs Mary Ann O Conor mother of Maryland's junior Senator died last night at her Baltimore home after a long illness. She was 81 years old. Sen. O Conor was with her when she passed away.
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Baltimore
Mary Ann O'Conor
Maryland
Sen. O'Conor
Obituaries from a Maryland newspaper fragment
Obituaries list Harry C Barges of Mercersburg aged 28 with widow Betty Cordell Barges and children Mary Ann Linda Darlene. funeral at Linninger Mercersburg with military honors by American Legion. Other notices include Nora E Kriete of Baltimore died at Gateway Convalescent Home. Hermie Moats of Greencastle died at 87. Berkeley Bryan Kendall of Riverdale Md died aged 30. Rev Amon E Spielman service conducted in Baltimore with survivors listed.
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Harry C. Barges
Mercersburg
Christ G
Sarah Brian Barges
Methodist Church of
Betty Cordell Barges
Mary Ann
Linda
Darlene
George
John
Steven
Thomas
Betty
Viola
Mercersburs
Lininger
Merceraburg
Harry B. Bimons
American Legion
Fairview Cemetery
Cesspools Overrun Prompt Planned Sewer Line Extension
Councilman J G Hellane says he will again seek mayor and council approval to extend the West Washington street sewer line after residents report cesspools running over. He cites health risks west of Mont Valia avenue and seeks another block extension despite drainage concerns and a required pump.
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Monta Valla Avenue
West Washington Street
J. G. Hellane
Agein
Washington Street
Hellane
Connell
Mont Valia Avenue
Report on Woman Death in Hagerstown Area
Mrs Helen V Smith a 32 year old wife of Harry W Smith of first block Elizabeth Street died of natural causes per county medical examiner Dr Samuel Wells after an autopsy. Her husband was later treated for internal poisoning at Washington County Hospital. She was daughter of the late George and Bessie Boward Rider and survived by husband, brother George of Hagerstown, and sisters Mrs Roy Kreatt Mrs Robert Wolf Mrs Ernest Peterson of Hagerstown and Mrs Marion Gaskins of Akron Ohio. The funeral will be at Minnich Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev G J Rider, burial in Rose Hill cemetery.
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Helen V. Smith
Harry W. Smith
Elizabeth Street
Samuel Wells
George
Hagerstown
Roy Kreatt
Robert Wolf
Ernest Peterson
Marion Gaskins
Akron
Ohio
Minnich Funeral
G. J. Rider
Rose Hill Cemetery
Death In Bus Finds Lutheran Deaconess in Virginia
Alexandria officials say Sister Theodora Schmidt of Baltimore died likely of natural causes, with exposure possible. Broaddun Bunch, Mt Vernon High student, found her wedged under a rear bus seat after the vehicle sat idle since Dec 28 near a fueling station. prior sightings and a station manager provide few clues.
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Alexandria
Theodora Schmidt
Baltimore
John Lima
Broaddun Bunch
Mount Vernon High School
Moderated Asks Red Aims In Soviet Germany
Berlin Jan 4 A demand for moderation of Communist aims in Soviet occupied Germany appeared in the Russian licensed Neue Zeit. Pastor Ludwig Kirsch of Chemnitz urged parliamentary democracy as the basis for peace, citing Switzerland and Sweden as examples.
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Berlin
Germany
Neue Zeit
Ludwig Kirsch
Chemnits
Pastor Kirsch
East
Switzerland
Sweden
Soviet Union
Tortuga Luncheons and Dinners Bar Ad Highlights
Classified ad notes Tortuga Luncheons and Dinners Bar and Cocktail Lounge promotion. Also references Wheel Alignment and Wheel Balance services at RESS Auto Body Works on Frederick Street with the phone 4074.
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Cal
Adv
Ress Auto Body Works
Boo Frederick St
Body Of Pfc. Myers Arrives Here Today
The body of Pfc. Harold Myers arrives from overseas to his home at 2402 Virginia avenue. He was 19 when killed December 25, 1944 on a troop ship crossing the English Channel. Survived by parents and three brothers, services set Thursday at 2 p.m. at A. K. Coffman funeral home with Rev. Paul Holdcraft officiating. Interment in Rest Haven cemetery with full military honors.
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Pfc
Myers
Lont
English Channel
Earl D. Jr
Sherwood
Leonard
A. K. Coffman Funeral
Paul Holdcraft
Rest Haven Cemetery
Western powers seek exact count of German war prisoners in Soviet Union
Washington reports the State Department delivered a note to Moscow requesting how many German POWs remain in Russia, the plan for returning them, and how many have died in captivity. Soviet agency replies that most have been sent home and repatriation continues with completion expected in 1949. German sources estimate over 200,000 remain.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Russia
Germany
United States
France
Britain
State Department
Moscow
Tate
Handa
Newlyweds and wedding guests killed in bridge collapse
A wedding party of two newlyweds and 11 guests perished when a bamboo bridge near Shanghai collapsed under load on a road to Taichang. The driver urged crossing by lightening the boat but they refused. The driver survived with serious injuries.
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Shanghai
Shanghal
Wni
Taichang
Pao
Shiao-Peng
Speeding summons signed by two officers raises ire
An outraged Buffalo resident complained about a speeding summons signed by Patrolmen Walter J. Swift and Robert H. Good. The caller objected to a police officer in charge signing it as Good and Swift, prompting a quick check that revealed the signatories. A bells-and-whistles aside about a restaurant ad follows.
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Buffalo
Amart
Good
Survey Finds One Third County Farmland Lost to Erosion
Washington County soils have suffered heavy erosion with 29.9 percent of 295,690 acres rated poor or unusable for farming. About 40,000 acres salvageable for pasture, 9,299 acres of no value, 22,000 acres excellent, 95.52 acres well drained with minimal erosion, and 56,660 acres good with conservation. Wilbur Stevenson notes erosion spans all areas and urges proper conservation practices.
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Washington County
Local
Soil Conservation Service
County Ferma
Wilbur Stevenson
Stevenson
Bowman Commission Urges State To Press Soil Conservation Program
The Bowman Commission on Natural Resource Reports warns Maryland will need 60 years to spread soil conservation at current pace. It cites only 16 percent of farms in the program and warns of depleted underground water, saltwater intrusion, and excessive deforestation. It calls a large scale tree planting program with initial $105000 and $65000 in the second year.
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Bowman Commission
Baltimore
Maryland
Bowman Commission On Natural Resource
Tta
Inalgh Bowman
Yeaterday
Johns Hopkins University
U. S. Boll Conservation Service
Boll Conservation Committee
Commission
Dow Chemical Plant Explosion Roars Through Midland
An explosion and blaze rocked the Dow Chemical Co plant in Midland Michigan killing minimal injuries. One employee sustained minor wounds as the fire raged for about an hour before being controlled. A phenyl hydrazine section is reported to have exploded. Local police and witnesses described a ball of fire lighting the sky.
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Midland
Mich
Dow Chemical Co
Wan
Frank Feighner, Jr
Chanute Field
Feighner
Dow Chemical
Soldier Anxious To Locate Father
A local colored boy serving in the army overseas appeals to the Red Cross to locate his father, Frank French, last heard from in 1942. The son is Jacob French and Frank lived on North Jonathan Street when he last wrote. Anyone with information is asked to contact Mrs. Fulde at the local Red Cross Headquarters.
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Red Cross
Jacob French
Frank French
North Jonathan A Traet
Mrs. Fulde
State Banking Commissioner Calls for Bank Condition Reports
Baltimore January 4 The State Banking Commissioner issued a call for a statement of the condition of all Maryland banks and trust companies as of December 31 1948 Includes an advertising snippet for Hess Auto Body Works 500 Frederick St and contact details attributed to lines about Fender and Body Work Hess Alto Body Works Frederick St Baltimore.
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Hess Auto Body Works
Frederick St
Baltimore
Maryland
Fender
Hess Alto
Steam Clean
Fendix Hess
Auto Body Works
Ady
Editor's Letter Box on AA New Year Party
Editor describes an Alcoholics Anonymous New Year celebration away from street scenes. The room was merry and sober with food and coffee. The piece promotes AA's message as a sickness needing treatment and invites readers to attend meetings at 56 West Franklin Street.
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tocal Alcoholics _ Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous Fever
West Franklin Street
Petter
Tree of blind man draws hundreds during holidays visit
Hundreds visited the home of blind Russell Schildknecht at 320 Elizabeth Street to view a Christmas tree and miniature village he built. He and his wife thank volunteers who contributed after seeing the decorations. Call 8080 Tortuga Package Liquors.
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Russell Schildknecht
Elizabeth Street
Mr. Schildknecht
Dies In Chair For 3 Murders
Robert Murl Daniels died in the electric chair at Ohio Penitentiary for the triple murder of John Niebel and his wife Nolanda and daughter Phylnu near Mansfield. Captured July 23 at a roadblock, Daniels walked into the chamber pale and shaken, aided by Father C V Lucier. Witness Sgt. L D Conn attended the execution. Daniels and his partner John Coulter West were linked to three additional killings during a 14 day rampage that spanned Columbus tavern owner Earl Ambrose, Tiffin farmer James Smith, and Orville Taylor of Niles Michigan.
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Columbus
Robert
Murl Daniels
Thas
van Wert
Ohio
Ohio Penitentiary
C. V. Lucier
Wfe
John Niebel
Mansfield Reformatory
Nolanda
Phyl Nu
Daniels
Shaffer
Neibels
L. D. Conn
John Coulter West
Daniel
West
Daniela
Weat
Earl C. Ambrose
James Smith
Orville Taylor
Niles, Mich
Blind Man Builds House Of Own For His Sightless Wife
Tampa, Fla. Jan 4 Melvin F. Jones, blind since 1931, will dedicate the home he built for himself and his sightless wife. He says it can be done even by a blind man and notes the frame bungalow has electricity, modern plumbing, and attractive furnishings on a main thoroughfare.
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Tampa
Fla
Melvin F. Jones
Jones
Tampani
TENSION TO REMAIN Pittsburgh Article Note
Pittsburgh tension to remain as 4th Lt. Con. Walter Bedell Smith, ambassador to the Soviet Union, expects a new conference. He envisions Russian American talks in a tense state for the near future. Ad fragment references a restaurant and auto body shop details.
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Pittsburgh
Walter Bedell Smith
Soviet Union
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Edwin J. Smead
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J. W. Moats
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John L. Helman
Merion
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Greene Castle
Berkeley Bryan Kendall
Riverdale
Veteran's Hostital
Washington, D. C
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Jacqueline Kendall
Roy L. Kendall
Max L. Kendall
Anna Mary Butler
Inwood
W. Va
W.T. Norment
Booth Potomac Street
William M. Norment
Amon E. Spielman
Alstern
John Price
Ming Katie Spielman
Clear Spring
Brothera
Charles Spielman
Frederick Spielman
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Pfc. Myers
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Bari D. Myers
Virginia Avenue
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Edward W. Cochran
J. ED W. Cochran & CO
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Potomac Street
Potomac Avenue
Prospect Avenue
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Tom Chaosin
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Fleigh Motor Corp
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