Tragic double execution in Holloway for murder love
Edith Thompson and her lover Frederick Bywaters were executed at Holloway and Pentonville prisons respectively for the murder of Edith's husband. The couple faced death at 9 am in cold drizzle with brief confessions and final moments described by prison officials and clergy.
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Luther A
Huston
Qty International News Service
Far
Tandon
Edithessié Thompson
Halloway
Frederick Bywaters
Pentonville
Stephany
Mra. Thompson
Holloway
Mrs. Thompson
Hagerstown Man Honored by Phi Beta Kappa
Carl R. Simon of Hagerstown has been elected a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, the highest scholarly honor for college men. He is the son of Rev Dr and Mrs J R Simon and graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1919 with high honors.
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Carl R. Simon
Mra. J. 8. Simon
Thle City
Phi’ ‘Beta Kappa Society
Mr. Simon
Pedestrians complain of Jonathan Street conditions
Residents on Jonathan Street from the courthouse to Antietam Street report poor road conditions after rain and snow. Water pools along depressions splash mud onto pedestrians as autos pass, prompting calls for street repairs and stricter police enforcement of traffic rules to protect public clothing and safety.
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Jonathan Street
Antiestam Street
Walter
Pede Triand
Inan
Thain
Assassin Charged Over Narutowicz Assassination
In Warsaw the Polish painter Eligius Niewla domsii is linked to the assassination of President Narutowicz at an art exhibition. He has been sentenced to death.
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Eligius
Daugherty Exonerated by House Judiciary Committee
Atty Gen Harry M Daugherty was exonerated today by the House Judiciary Committee on impeachment charges. The committee voted 12 to 2, with Democratic members favoring presenting an impeachment resolution to the House.
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Ony
International News Service
Washington
Harry M. Daugherty
House Judiciary Committee
Oscar , KE
Keller
Minnesota
House
British Concentrates Fleet In Turkish Waters
British naval forces are being concentrated in Turkish waters under orders from the British admiralty today. The move signals heightened naval posture in the region amid tensions involving Malta and surrounding areas.
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Turk Waters
Malta
Foil Attempt to Kidnap Girl Foiled by Officials
In Mer Rouge Louisiana on January 9 a sensational plot to kidnap Miss Addie May Hamilton a key government witness in the hooded mob murder trial of Morehouse Parish was foiled by Department of Justice agents and National Guard troops. Five armed men in a high powered car halted the girl on a lonely road after nightfall but fled when another car carrying DOJ operatives arrived following a tip.
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B. V. Sturdivant
Stns
Servicr
Mer Rouge
Addie May
Hamilton
Morehouse Parish
Department of Justice
National Guard
Founder of Cramp shipyard dies in Philadelphia home
ALE DIEEA January 8 Philadelphia reports the death of a founder of Cramp shipyard from heart failure at his home. He guided the plant through marine engine development and triple expansion machinery and aided Chandler Brothers brokerage, later linked to a $4 million settlement with Clairk Childs and Co. of New York.
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Ale Dieea
Denmy
Cramp's
Pitladelyhta
Jan
Chandler Broth’. and Company
Clairk, Childs and Company
New York
Chandier Brothera Aod Company
$25 000 Damage Suit Continued In Court
The trial of Howard B. Frowing in the $25,000 damage suit brought by Mrs. Ida McEwan for injuries from an automobile accident on November 9 1921 was continued today in Circuit Court before a jury. Witness for the defendant testified this morning and the trial will probably last throughout the week.
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Howard B. Frowing
Ida McEwan
Weol
Rob Armory Burglary Report From Hyattsville Md
Burglars invaded the Company I Armory in Hyattsville Maryland and stole rifles ammunition Colt automatic pistols and other articles. The loss is stated in the thousands of dollars with the front cited as the source of the theft.
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ROB Armory
Company I
Hyattsville
Ford to Open Major Manufacturing Plant in St Paul
Henry Ford plans a new factory in St Paul costing 19 million dollars. It would employ 8000 to 15000 workers. The St Paul Association of Commerce announced the project citing riverboat connections on the Mississippi and Ohio and coal imports from Pittsburgh for distribution via river terminals.
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iRy International News Service
ST. Paul
Mina
Henry Ford
Mississippi
Ohio
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
New Orleans
St. Paul Association of Commerce
Itis
Motoreara
Williamsport Man Found Dead In Bed
Jacob H. Farrow aged 60 a well known Williamsport resident was found dead in bed at his home early this morning by family members. He died during the night heart failure after two months of illness. A stone mason born in Williamsport he lived there most of his life. Survived by his wife one brother Nathen Farrow of Lancaster Pa and a sister Mrs William Hargleroad of Scotland Pa Funeral announcement later.
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Jacob H. Farrow
Williamsport
Parrow
Nathen Farrow
Lancaster
William Hargleroad
Scotland
King Of Bootleggers To Face Court Jan. 18
George C. Martin, alleged king of bootleggers, charged with the Horsey distillery robbery, will face trial in Baltimore on January 18 on conspiring to defraud the government by attempting to rob the Standard Distillery Co., Baltimore, on December 6. Also held for Pennsylvania authorities for alleged partipation in the $181,000 robbery of the post distillery, Glen Rock, Pa.
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George C. Martin
Frederick
Baltimore
Standard Distilletary Co
Pennsylvania
Pust Ddutitory
Glon Rock
Williamsport public school burns. 250 pupils safe
Fire discovered at 10 morning in the Williamsport intermediate building caused $15,000 in damage with $8,500 insured. Six female teachers guided 250 pupils to safety before flames overwhelmed the basement despite volunteer firemen and the Junior Fire Company efforts. Carmel Hawbaker alerted Miss Gladys Lewis, and the panic subsided as students exited. Continued on Page 8.
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Williamsport
Carmel Hawbaker
Gladys Lewis
Fire Probe Continues After Rudy Pharmacy Fire
Investigators believe the Rudy Pharmacy fire was arson. Detectives and state fire marshal officials arrive in the city after a break in at the Rudy Pharmacy cellar yielded clues. Police and owners deny accusations, but authorities say prior investigations provided important information.
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Rudy
Nolice
Hamilton Hotel
Trade War Threatened By Britain In Global Markets
Washington notes Britain will seize world markets to service its 5 billion dollar debt, signaling a British led trade war. International sources report Britain’s spokesmen outlined a policy of trade dominance as a means to pay obligations, overshadowing domestic opposition.
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International
Washington
Great Bristain
American Debt Funding Commission
Germany weighs breaking with France over Ruhr seizure
Berlin reports Germany considers breaking diplomatic relations with France as soon as French troops reach the Ruhr and Westphalia. Officials hint the government may declare Versailles void and appeal to signatories including the United States. The Neu Berliner Zeitung calls the decision among the most fateful since 1814.
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International News Service
Berlin
Germany
France
Ruhr
United States
Neu Berliner Zeittung
Vatican asks France to stay out of Ruhr
London dispatch reports the Vatican urged France not to invade the Ruhr in a note from Rome this afternoon. The exchange telegraph despatch cites Vatican fears of broader conflict and calls for avoiding military action in the industrial region.
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Vatican
France
Ruhr
International News Service
London
Rome
Britain Fails To Give Consent To The Action
Inter-Allied Reparations Commission votes Germany in default on coal and coke deliveries for 1922 under Versailles terms. France Belgium Italy back default, Britain opposes. Also notes German default on wood previously and expected default on gold indemnity by January 16. Belgian troop movements and French occupation forces mass near Ruhr with reports of Essen seizure plans. A car accident near Smithsburg injures Whittle family but all escape with minor injuries.
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Intereational News Service
Paris
Inter-Allied Reparations Commission
Germany
France
Belgium
Italy
Great Britain
Barthou
Reparations Commission
Ruhr
London
Daily Mail
Dun Kirk
Barre Due
Commercy
Metz
Verdun
Italian Army Expanded by Mussolini Council
In Rome on January 9 Premier Mussolini chaired a generals’ council that approved reorganizing and expanding Italy’s armed forces by increasing the aviation and cavalry branches of the army.
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Rome
Mussolini
Developments In Grave a Situation In Europe
Allied Reparations Commission at Paris found Germany in default on coal and coke deliveries under Versailles. French troops moved toward Essen from Dusseldorf, crossing the neutral zone boundary. Germany refused to be coerced, warned France could void Versailles if troops enter the Ruhr. Heavy French movements and strained diplomacy dominate the Ruhr crisis reports.
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Essen
Ger
Janu
Kettwig
Dusseldorf
Guno
Germany
France
Agrr
Hagerstown bonds deemed safe by Baltimore bankers warning issued
Baltimore bankers Nelson Cook and Company say Connecticut savings banks should not consider Hagerstown bonds entirely safe as law restrictions differ. They note Connecticut allows certain city bonds if population and debt ratios meet rules, and warn of rapid bond issues affecting the city’s finances while hinting at a possible 300 600 dollar municipal electric plant issue.
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Hagerstown
Baltimore
Financial, Commercial and Chronicle
New York
Connecticut
Nelson, Cook, and Company
Nelson, Cook and Company
Daily Mail
Maryland
Baltimora
Atroot Railwaya
Kaa
Dlocttle
Louis Garver Dies in South Texas to Ocean Springs
Louis Garver of Van Alstyne Texas died in Ocean Springs Mississippi for health reasons at age 67. Born in Ringgold district he taught near Lesterville and worked in lumber grain and public service becoming mayor of Van Alstyne for several terms. Survived by widow four children and brother David Garver Montgomery City Missouri. Funeral held at his late residence in Van Alstyne with details by court attorney S. M. Walinger.
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Louis Garver
van Alstyne
Tex
Ocean Springs
Misa
Mr. Garver
Ringgold
Lestersburg
Tesna
Melcher Garver
David Garver
Montgomery City
Funorst
van Alatyna
Make the Kiddies Clothes At Home Five Reasons
Five reasons to sew children s clothes at home highlight comfort cost savings and individuality. Instructions promise simple projects such as rompers shirts underwear and outerwear with a free pattern booklet via request to the Information Bureau director Fredarlo J. Haskin in Washington.
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Newaayan Métiegirl
Fredarlo J. Haskin
The
Hagerstown Herald & Mall Information Bureau
Washington
B.S
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Charles “Whit
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Berthelot
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French Chamber of Deputies
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