America shows vast U S gold lead as creditor power grows
Washington notes in Crissinger report that America hosts more than one third of world gold supply and holds about 60 million in banking assets, signaling its decisive role in global finance. The report says U S banks total over 1,200 institutions with substantial cash and credit, underscoring strength ahead of Genoa conference talks.
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America
Washington
Financial World
D. R. Crissinger
United States
Genoa
von Farenca
Morris Frock Post Plans Big American Legion Bazaar
Morris Frock Post No 2 holds committee meetings to stage the Secoad Annual American Legion Fair from February 4 to the following Saturday. The Chamber of Commerce Hall is booked, promising a top line bazaar with home talent and merchandise. Proceeds support the Legion Home Fund, with broad local patronage and strong community backing.
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Secoad
Morris Frock
Falr
Chamber of Commeoros Hall
Bazsar
Legion
Aged Woman Run Down By Auto in Mildtown Dragging
An 84 year old woman, Mrs. Harman Remsburg of Migdintown, was struck by a car driven by a West Virginia operator. She was knocked down, dragged about 20 feet, and sustained head and body injuries. The driver stopped and, with help, carried her to Dr. Hawvar's office. Her condition was listed as serious but not fatally injured. The incident occurred around 7:20 PM as a winter storm scoured the area with light accumulating snow.
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Harmon Remsburg
Migdintown
West Virginia
Deed of Trust Involving Mra McKintay and Joan Mayon
A deed of trust records Mra McKintay who featured in Hangook and assigned her property to Joan Mayon, who had been appointed by the covet.
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Mra
McKintay
Hangook
Joan T. Mayon
Houses oppose race betting in reassembled Legislature
An unofficial survey suggests both Senate and Assembly favor abolition of legal race betting as reformers push to tax tracks up to ten thousand dollars daily and reduce race days. Supporters fear a straight fight to end the sport while noting the governor’s loyalty to the anti gambling effort.
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Frigdda
Tta
Boti
Macy
Atudente
Norensa
Rueble
New York
Gumilera
KB UN
EXPECT TO SEAL JOHN'S COFFIN
Washington reports the Anti Saloon League aims to seal the last crevices of John Barloycora's coffin as a new year nears. Wayne O Wheeler outlines to United Press a plan for strict enforcement in states lacking laws and to bolster weak codes from others and push new measures through Congress.
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United Areas
Washington
John Barloycora
United Press
Wayne O. Wheeler
League
United State
Congress
FIGHTERS PAY FINES IN COURT FOR BRAWL
Raymond A. Menson Buzz Shattner and two others from the Junior Fire Company were charged with disorderly conduct after a snow covered arrest outside a firehouse. They were arraigned and fined. Menson $10, Wasson and Bhaihar $5 each. The incident began when Shattar, a driver, blocked others from boarding the engine.
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Raymond A. Menson
Buzz Shattner
W .Badton
Iinen
Munnon
Ann Wor
Awhile Wasson
Bhaihar
Marquis Okuma Reported Officially Dead Yet Alive
The former Japanese premier Marquis Okuma is officially pronounced dead but his physicians report he may still be alive. Despite death announcements, his pulse ceases intermittently and family members declared death during a period when his heart reportedly stopped.
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Marquis Okuma
Gly United
Marguly Okuma
Japan
Marquis
Lny Statesman
Pepper Named to Succeed Senator Penrose in Pennsylvania
Gov Sproul appoints George Wharton Pepper a prominent Philadelphia lawyer to fill the late Senator Boise Penrose's U S Senate vacancy. Pepper confirms acceptance and plans to run for the nomination and election. Born in Philadelphia March 1 1867 he graduated Penn 1887 and has practiced law there since 1893.
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Geo. Wharton Pepper
Penrose
Ay Uifted Wrene
Philadelphia
William G. Sproul
George Wharton Pepper
United States Senate
Boise Penrose
Pennsylvania
Repupucan Pare
Senate
Sproul
Penner
Pepper
Dayemor
United States
Igarge
University of Pennsylvania
Naval treaty plans to run for 16 years
The five great powers agreed to a naval limitation treaty spanning 16 years, extending beyond the prior 10 year naval holiday. The period allows practical implementation and assessment of replacement tonnage ratios for the navies involved.
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United Premed Washington
Lawyers To Pay Tribute To Judge Henderson
Daniel W. Doub announced that the Washington County Bar Association will present resolutions on the death of former Judge Robert R Henderson of the Fourth Judicial Circuit. The tribute is set for Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the courthouse.
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Daniel W. Doub
Washington County Bar Association
Robert R. Henderson
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Dunderland
Newberry Defends His Election Case in Senate Hearing
Senator Newberry spoke in the Senate defending himself against charges that his seat was won by vast campaign spending. He declared he did not solicit or spend funds for the 1918 primary and general election and claimed no knowledge of any contributions forwarded to him. He asserted his innocence before the Senate and stressed he acted without wrongdoing.
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United Beene
Washington
Trunan Hi
Newberry
Senate
Qod
United States
Henry Tord
Michigan
Soviet Will Attend Genoa Parley
Soviet Russia accepts invitation to Genoa economic conference in March under Allied conditions. Moscow reports Lloyd George arranged terms with Soviet delegates Krasin and Erna to ensure participation in the high level talks. A lacerated finger incident at 409 West Frankite Street is noted with minor injuries to Joby Barnhart of My A. Long and Company Security.
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Antrem Moscow
Russia
Supreme Council
Genoa
Eutropo
Lloyd George
Cannes
Krasain Érma
Joby Barnhart
Frankite Street
My A. Long and Company
Governor Ruehle Improves After Night Sickness
Annapolis January reports Governor Albert C. Ruehle, bedridden with influenza bronchitis, shows slight improvement this morning. Doctors say no pneumonia, nervous strain easing but still serious. a second nurse arrives today. He cannot handle legislative matters until Friday and will not receive visitors soon.
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Annapolis
Albert C. Ruehle
Inivanza
Bronelitia
J. O. Purvis
Puryla
Gordon Wilson
Constitution
Wilson
Annapola
Baltimore
Previn
McCumber Heads Finance Committee Appointment
Senator Porter J McCumber of North Dakota was formally named chairman of the Senate Finance Committee succeeding the late Boise Penrose The note comes from United Press Washington and mentions H Bowers a boiler maker at Western Maryland shops who damaged his finger while handling a pallet during a ball game
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United Bread
Washington
Porter J. McCumber
Dakota
Senate Finance Committee
Enc
Boise Penrose
Pennsylvania
H. Bowers
West Washington
Western Maryland
Retiring Irish President Seeks Dail Support
Dublin report: Eamonn de Valera resigns as president of the Irish Republic and head of the Dail Government. He will seek election on a republican platform while the Dail defeats a motion to re-elect him 88 to 56. He vows to carry the independence issue to the country and to win Dail backing for new terms.
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Dail
Cutted Press
Dublin
Eamonn de Valera
Pail
de Valera
My United Prema
Irish Republic
Free State
da Valera
Dail Eireann
Govern ‘Ment
Michaél Collins
de Valete
Hig Alde
Fithie
Plan for Public Schools Outlined at County Meeting
Superintendent B Grimes urged holding community meetings at county high schools to involve parents and improve education. Principals discussed upcoming exams and record keeping for inspections by Superintendent Grimes. Two meetings were scheduled for February 16 and April 6 with Dr North, State Supervisor of High Schools, to lead sessions.
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Washington County
Redwcation
B. Grimes
Schonlig
State University
Bald’ Coon
Grimes
Ste
North
Ambassador Harvey Injured In Cannes Collision
American Ambassador George Harvey was injured in a car crash in Cannes today and confined to bed for two or three days, with initial reports noting non-fatal injuries. Tichard Crane and Wickman of the London Times were also in the car. Crane escaped injuries as a speeding cab struck the automobile. The incident occurred near the Carlton Hotel where Briand’s physician and others attended Harvey. The weather section notes unsettled conditions with rain or snow forecast in the mid-Atlantic region through January 14.
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Tuited Press
Cannes
George Harvey
Carlton Hotel
Briand
Harvey
Wico
Tilchard Crane
Capcho
Slovakia
Wickman
London Times
Crane
Mellor Heads to Capital for New Job with Company
Mark Mellor former representative of the Chesspeale and Potomac Telephone Company here is transferred to Wheeling West Virginia and then to Washington to serve as an assistant to the general superintendent in that city. He stopped in Keo Als to renew acquaintances before leaving. He is a well known former plant of the Rotary.
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Mark Weller
Histelel
Chesspeale and Potomac Telephone Company
Ima
Wheeling
W. Vacane
Washington
Mr. Motor
Praia
Metler Waa
Local Fire Injury At Western Maryland Railroad Yard
A worker at the Western Maryland Railroad suffered burns to his right eye after banging lint metal with a hammer. A fragment flew and caused the injury. The incident was reported as part of new church-related notices and community updates in the same edition.
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G. L. Wolfe
Western Maryland Railroad
New Trial Sought in Trepass Case Over Fence Dispute
A motion for a new trial in the trespass dispute between Ira W. Hays and Harry Kellar over a tighter boundary line and right of way was filed after a several day jury trial. The jury awarded Hays damages in the verdict, returned around dusk, with attorneys Barry Brindle for Kellar. The case involves alleged fence intrusion and cutting of timber on the right of way. The Charlotte Staub estates were also heard in court with A T Lone representing Lizzie Martin Lanneh and Howard Staubs.
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Ira W. Hays
Agalnat
Harry Kellar
Thair
Osi
Hays
R. H. McCauley
Barry’ Brindle
For. Keller
Haye Dainagea
Lizzie
Martin Lanne
Howard Staubs
Charlotte Staube
A. T.lone
Eh Martin
Mason
Roalette
Arbuckle Ready For Second Trial In San Francisco
Roghon Ayy Buckie arrived in San Francisco to face his second trial as Virginia Rappe’s death looms. A court session in Judge Lauderhack's room was delayed and rescheduled, with the hearing pushed over into the following days amid ongoing proceedings.
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Courd
Proce
San Provenco
Roghon Ayy Buckie
San Francisco
A Shares
Virginia Rappey Arbuckie
Lauderhack
Font
Negro murderer of detectives caught in Phila
Fragmentary report describes a Black suspect tied to a Philadelphia detective case, with garbled OCR text indicating an arrest or identification by police divisions and references to Pedro Streets, city entities, and a fatal incident.
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Phila
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