Democrats Scrutinize Tariff Commission Appointments
Washington Jan 14 Democrats in the Senate vow to closely scrutinize all future appointments to the Tariff Commission. They cite a letter from Jesse F. McDonald proposing a 20000 fund to defeat the reappointment of David J. Lats to the commission. The letters aim to place protectionist Democrats on the panel, triggering cross party criticism and calls for contributors.
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Coolidge
United States Tariff Commission
Simmons
North Catona
Jesse F. McDonald
Tarif Cannell
Denver
David J. Lats
Nemperal
Maryland
McDonald
Colorado
Shimons Wen
Démerrais
Republicana
Wiel
Fst
Rod Wiennae
Ask Dissolution Of Publishing Co
Petition in Oiledian court asks dissolution of the Hancock News publisher formed in 1920. Editor and principal stockholder George C. Huber is expected to continue publication as the weekly paper winds down amid the dissolution action in Ute County.
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Ask Dissolution of Publishing Co
Parole requested in Cumberland murder case
John CG Cochenour of Cumberland seeks parole from the Maryland Penitentiary for the 1918 murder of his wife. Convicted at Angerstown, his petition will be heard next Wednesday. Cochenour, once an engineer on the Western Maryland Railroad, shot his wife three times at their Cumberland home.
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Cumberland
Cochenour
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Angerstown
Cochanow
Jim. Cochenour
Kirby Jostaly Kirby Faces Indictment For Mafia Fraud Ties
Kirby Jostaly Kirby, who came to Cleveland in 1911 with 6.26 in his pockets and later headed several investment mortgage firms, is under indictment in federal and state courts for alleged mafia linked defrauding schemes. He denies the charges and has returned from Los Angeles to clear his name.
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Jostaly Kirby
Cleveland
Kirby
Los Angeles
Fire damages church clothing in Summit Avenue blaze
A fire yesterday evening at Emanuel U. Church on Summit Avenue and Howard Street caused a rear Sunday School room blaze. Neighbors found clothing on fire and used substitute snow for water to douse the flames. Clothing belonged to workers on the near-complete building. origin unknown. Members suspect an arson attempt or malicious act by a youth.
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Emanuel U. Bo
Summit Avenue
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Hoyn
Army officer warns veterans against selling World War I bonus certificates
Investigation by Sergeant Ghop of the United States Army Recruiting Office reports veterans are selling their World War I soldier bonus certificates for less than their value. Examples show certificates sold for 400 dollars instead of up to 1200, and another for 380 dollars instead of about 1300. The bonus is a form of insurance maturing after 20 years or upon veteran death, with premiums tied to days served and accruing interest. Continued on page 10.
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Army Headquarters
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Congress
Lere
Baker to Seek Ward 6 Council Seat in Spring Election
Local Republican circles report Harry B. Baker will run in Ward 6 as the Republican candidate in the upcoming spring municipal elections. Incumbent William Chaney in Ward 1 plans to seek re election, while Baker will oppose Councilman Tetrachots who intends to run again. Republicans have two names in mind for Ward 3 with formal selections pending. Democrats plan to renominate Councilman Harry Schueler. A fever sign has been ordered for the Thomas home at 633 Frederik Street.
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Republian
William Chaney
Baker
Tetracots
Chaney
Harry Schueler
Cent Fare on Trolleys
Potomac Edison Co announced a six cent fare for local trolley riders starting Sunday with a regular seven cent fare for single tickets. Five tickets will cost 20 cents for all rides, and a book of 16 tickets can be bought for 99 cents, offering reduced rates on shared trips.
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Potomac Edison Co
Heratoforet
Slayer of Five Executed at Dawn in State Prison
Isen Burchfleld was executed in the electric chair at the state prison at dawn after his last minute respite request was denied by Governor Peay. His father and mother pleaded with him as the sentence was carried out following a two hour colloquy with the governor.
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Isen Burchfleld
Stator
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Justios
Stop Over At Jail On Their Last Lap
The Washington county Jail was turned into a hotel to accommodate I. C. Lanington who is on the last lap of a journey from Dallas to Philadelphia to answer charges in Pennsylvania. He was taken back to the city to answer the charges as detectives escorted them by automobile early this morning.
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Texas
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Hoover says regulation unnecessary to lower costs for farmers
Washington report recounts Secretary Hoover during a National Distribution Conference asserting voluntary cooperation in industry can cut living costs and raise farmers' position without government regulation. He claims margins between farmer and manufacturer and between producer and consumer reflect waste, costing 23 to 30 percent of consumer prices.
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Costa
Myng
Secretary of Commerce
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Jraw
Westchester Woman Updates Look With Flapper Haircut
Elizabeth P. Yerkes, 08, of Westchester Pa, had her long white hair bobbed today as she embraced the flapper style. She said thinning locks prompted the change and she chose a modern cut.
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Elizabeth P. Yerkes
Marines Help Guard Beaten Chinese Army
American Marines landed from destroyers in Shanghai to guard defeated Chinese troops of the Peking government held in foreign legations. The U S consul decided not to deliver prisoners to rival factions and to repatriate them on foreign ships, though funds are not available.
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Bay Tonlebt
Peking
Te Foratgi
Jeweler Files A Deed Of Trust In 1900s City
Jeweler M. Kenneth Baum of 12 West Washington files a deed of trust for the benefit of creditors. Negotiated debts total about $2,000 with liabilities near $3,000. Baum recently moved from quotuar black to 12 West Washington. Oak Hill Grocery at Oak Hill and Potomac avenues opens today with Henry KR. Martin as manager.
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Jewell
West Washington
John J. Aten
Altorway Aid Treates
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Oak Hill
Oak Hii and
Potomac Avenues
Itenry
KR. Martin
Senate Advances Underwood Water Power Bill
Washington dispatch reports the Senate for the second time in a week adopted the Underwood bill to dispose of the government's water power project, reflecting continued congressional action on public works policy.
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Washington
Ute Senate
Club Plans Banquet Rally For Democratic Event
The Potomac Club will finalize banquet and rally plans at a Friday meeting. A date in the last week of the month is expected, with a nationally prominent speaker to be secured and key Democrats from across the state likely to attend.
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Potomac Club
Caskey Baking Company Now Corporation Forms
Papers of incorporation for the Caskey Baking Company show directors elected: president W. B. Caskey, vice-president I. G. Caskey, secretary-treasurer J. B. Clark. The new close corporation issues 60 shares, with Caskey and Clark residents of Martinsburg and Maryland respectively. Caskey has long been in business in Martinsburg and founded the Magora town plans, now separate from Pennsylvania ventures. The Hagoratown venture employs about 60 people, serving within 26 miles and connecting via 11 routes. William J. Caskey and wife conveyed property to a named party by deed recorded in January. The wrecking ship Resolute, from New York, is expected to reach the submarine by March 19, with salvage machinery reported ready and crew comfortable amid rough seas.
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I. G. Caskey
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Pennsylvania Jbuainesd
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Noston
Jan
New York
Poteet
Chaniantown Navy Yard
Three Who Drank Polish Now Dead in PA Wedding Tragedy
MAHANOY CITY Pa Jan 14 George Lexaconis Joseph Larcellus of Minersville and Shantis of Sherandoah die after drinking Polish at a wedding in Malzoville. William Lexaconis Joseph Niosky and Joseph Lavinsky were injured but not seriously, doctors say.
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George Lexaconis
Joseph Larcellus
Minersville
Shantis
Sherandoah
Willinm Lexaconis
Joseph
George Niosky
Joseph Lavinsky
Mondas
Malzoville
Daugherty got part of money says witness
Samuel Rosenblatt testified at the conspiracy trial of Gaston Means and Thomas B. Felder that Means told him in December 1928 a $65,000 payment from Rosen to Chicago men would be split among William J. Burns Harry M. Daugherty Andrew J. Mellon and two others. The witness described efforts to avoid charges tied to stock sales fraud.
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Chicago
Gaston
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Department of Jnatlee
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Rogen Wlutt
Soviets Seek US Recognition Amid London Talks
London reports diplomatic efforts are under way to win recognition for the Soviet republic from the United States. Christian Hakovsky, the Soviet trade delegation’s London representative, is en route to Moscow to press Ambassador Koallogy for entry into negotiations on recognition for Russia.
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Russia
Will Share In German War Debts
Paris news reports a signed financial conference pact making the United States a partner with the Allies in profits and duties of the Dawes plan. Kellogg and Mellogg signed for the U S, with terms limiting claims to under 40 million dollars and outlining future American participation in enforcement and support of German war debt arrangements.
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Bate
Kellogg
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Ellory
Aimerican Ponpla
Guceens
Americala
Ure Oxnerts Committee
Larceny Suspect Extradited From Moore to Winchester
Edgell Mnore accused of stealing rings and a revolver from Mr and Mrs Clio Smith in Winchester. He was taken back to Virginia at night to stand trial after agreeing to go without extradition papers. He was arrested in his town and found asleep at his home with jewelry belonging to the Smiths. Officers elected at a Community Chest meeting held at Mrs Hall's Coffee Shop reappointed officers for twelve months. Dr Th Norments as president and Dr Vistar Millers as vice president. Mark Mellor treasurer. Mrs Tela D Wetzel secretary. Dr Hoos, animal disease specialist from the University of Maryland, surveyed sheep conditions in Washington County with County Agent Moore.
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Clio Smith
Winchester
Virginia
Moore
Salles
Ambrosa
Bowers Moore
Hall
Norments
Vistar Millers
Mark Mellor
Tela D. Wetzel
Hoos
University of Margeland
Washington County
Heed
William Beard Becomes Mayor of Wheatfield New Jersey
William Beard, a Wheatfield resident and former Wilkinsport teacher, was inaugurated as mayor of Wheatfield, New Jersey, after running unopposed. He trained in law at New Jersey State Law School and Dickinson College, balancing a rising political career with community service in Washington County schools.
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Westfall
Tugh
New Jersey
Liaw School
Wrahington
Dickinson College
Penn State College
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