Booth Refuses Salvation Army Retirement
General Bramwell Booth declines to retire after a high council request due to health concerns. Mrs. Bramwell Booth delivered the reply to the council in Sunbury on Thames while he remained at his bedside. the meeting adjourned with no anticipated official communique before evening.
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London
Bramwell Booth
High Council of the Salvation Army
Sunbury-On-Thames
Eng
High Council
The
Salvation Army
New City Light Plant Proves Efficient After Trial
The new Municipal electric plant, after a three month probation, shows only two 32 minute interruptions since startup. Water costs dropped from 275 300 to 35 monthly at the new plant while coal use and manpower also fall. The city plans to sell the old Necht plant building after equipment is disposed of.
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Municipal Electric Ueritant
Water Hill
Baltimore and Ohio
Snow Storm Blanket Pittsburgh Area Deepens Ice
In the Pittsburgh area four to six inches of snow fell during the night marking the season’s first heavy snowfall. By 9 AM temperatures stood at 18 degrees above zero while colder air was expected to arrive from the west tonight.
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Pittsburgh
Famous Plunger Of Wall St Dies
ATLANTIC CITY N J Jan 15 Jacob Field known as Jakie a daring Wall Street plunger for 58 years has died at 72 He retired in 1925 after selling his stock exchange seat for 132000 on a 719000 price He began with 10 turning it into millions before retiring He quipped that if he had to start again he would be a brick layer Pneumonia claimed his life.
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Atlantic City
N. 1
Jakie” Field
New York Stock Exchange
Ife
Jacob Piid
Two Wall Street Financiers Likely for German Debt Panel
J. P. Morgan and Owen D. Young appear poised for American seats on the International Commission of Experts tasked with reconsidering German reparations. The two financiers would join the panel meeting in Europe next month to discuss readjustment terms under the Dawes plan framework.
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International Commission of Experts
Europe
J. P. Morgan
Owen D. Young
Tha General Electric Co
Death penalty asked in Harsh trial in Atlanta
The state said it would seek the death penalty for George Harsh, former Oglethorpe student from Milwaukee, on trial for the murder of Willarde Smith, a drug store clerk wounded during a October holdup. Accomplice Richard G. Gallogy, Atlanta family member and ex-Oglethorpe student, faces trial January 29 on a similar charge. The defense pleaded insanity and multiple witnesses were anticipated.
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Atlanta
George Harsh
Oglethorpe University
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Willarde Smith
Harsh
Smith
Richard G. Gallogy
Oglethorpe
Coolidge urged to pick Blue Ridge site for Summer White House
In Harrisburg a House resolution urged President Coolidge to consider the Blue Ridge mountain section of southern Pennsylvania as the site for a Summer White House. Levi Ditler, son of Luther and Mrs Ditler, has returned home from Gettysburg College where he studies after contracting influenza.
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Marrisburg
Coolidge
Blue Ridge Mountain
Pennsylvania
State House of Representatives
Levi Ditler
Luther Dither
Virginia Avenue
Gettysburg College
Young Ditler
Marshal Foch Ill Yet Rallies Amid Anxiety
Paris reports Marshal Ferdinand Foch showing slight improvement after a restful night though condition remains grave and not hopeless. Doctors caution the end may come. age and prior strain from war leave observers anxious as well wishers flood his Faubourg Saint Germain home with messages from around the world.
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Paris
Marshal Ferdinand Foch
Baci
Faubourg Street
Germain
le Petit Parisien
New York
County Home Improves as Trustees Report
Bellevue county home shows excellent condition after 1727.23 spent in the year with total receipts 20190.25 and disbursements 17067.91. Repairs include a gasoline engine for pumping water and a new boiler for the wash house. The home herd now has four cows four Holstein heifers and a Guernsey bull valued at about 700. Hog slaughter yielded about 10 000 pounds of meat and 41 cans of lard with 20 shoats on hand for next year. Potatoes yield between 700 and 900 bushels. Report submitted by trustees Frank H Newcomer George H Thomas and Elmer Corderman.
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Bellevue
Guernsey
Frank H. Newcomer
George H. Thomas
Elmer Corderman
Blames Thinness On Exploiters At Convention
Gilutted potato and rice markets are blamed on professional exploiters of feminine pulcut ritude, who allegedly popularized the boyish figure and deterred starchy foods, per BE S Briggs at the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association convention in Chicago on January 15.
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Chicago
BE. S. Briggs
American Fruit, and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Rhode Island Church Plan Targets Prohibition Inquiries
A Rhode Island convention backed a plan to enlist every Protestant church member as an informer in a state prohibition effort. The Anti-Saloon League would print blanks to catalog suspects across towns and wards, routing data to central authorities for action.
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Providence
R. I
Rhode Island
Universalist
Anti-Saloon League of
Warmer Today Then Colder Wave Forecast
A brief warm spell ends as a stronger cold wave moves in, per J A Miller weather observer at Keedysville. The morning thermometer rises above yesterday’s low of 4 above, then cools sharply after midnight. Continued on Page 12.
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Simday
J. AL Miller
Keedysville
Mercury
Roads Body Calls In Probe Auditor
The Maryland State Roads Commission summoned C. C. Croggon an auditor from Haskins Sells to its meeting as it resumed behind closed doors. He was among auditors who reviewed the Commission books for several years forming the basis of investigations by the Governor's commission and the grand jury.
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Baltimore
State Roads Commission
C. C. Croggon
Haskins & Sells
Croggon
Governor's Investigating Commission
Grand Jury
Thieving band caught admit working here
A band of alleged chicken thieves tied to Washington County Maryland and Franklin County Pennsylvania is under arrest in Waynesboro. Benjamin J. Young and son Irvin, John Mann, George Bonar, and C. C. Cole of Blue Rock are in custody with heavy bail up to 5000 dollars. Jonathan Mentzer, also of Blue Rock, escaped after firing at Officer Heffner. he remains at large. The group reportedly confessed to stealing chickens, raiding corn fields and pig pens in the Cavetown area and elsewhere.
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Washington County
Franklin County
Waynesboro
Dumber
Cavetown
Benjamin J. Young
Irvin
John Mann
George Bonar
C. C. Cole
Blue Rock
Jonathan Mentzer
D. Keller Heffner
Heffner
Mentzer
Benjamin Younge
Women Leprosy Patients Freed In Public Health Move
Washington January 15 two women long treated for leprosy at Carrville Louisiana and in Mississippi were released by Acting Surgeon General G C Pierca under the public health service Act both must report for semi annual examinations over the next 18 months one woman had 24 years under treatment the other 14 years officials said they are cured and pose no public health menace Hecklers hissed at Dr Fos Dick at the women’s peace meeting in Washington resolving the scene into a brief public event
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Washington
Carrville
G. C. Pierca
Public Health Service
Louisiana
Mississippi
Washington County to back state dry law in Annapolis
The Washington County delegation led by Delegate Robert L. Brindle and Senator Daniel D. Keedy is expected to vote for statewide prohibition measures. Backed by the Anti-Saloon League and Law and Order League, the group faces a bitter legislative fight with the Maryland Division of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment and the Liberty Defense League. The measures, drawn by the league, may split party lines, with farmers possibly exempted from penalties for fruit juice production.
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Washington County
Maryland
Daniel D. Keedy
Friends of the Anti-Saloon League
Robert L. Brindle
Annapolis
Drys
Anti-Saloon League
Law and Order League
Raymond J. Funkhouser
Alex. Wagner
Reedy
Wagner
Association Against the Prohibition Amendment
Lib
Erty Defense League
Doctor admits living with Mrs Ruth in Watertown case
Dr Edward H Kinder once friend of Babe Ruth was questioned for four hours about the death of Mrs Babe Ruth at his Watertown home Massachusetts He admitted living with Mrs Ruth and said he never married her He was released after the questioning.
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Babe Ruth
Edward H. Kinder
Watertown
Mass
The
Ball Star
Kinder
Mrs. Ruth
Divers Seek Arms Of Venus De Milo
In Milo islands a hunt for the Venus de Milo statue arms unfolds amid rumors the arms broke off during a clash between French marines and islanders and sank in the Aegean Sea. The statue, dating to the second century A D., stands as a premier example of Greek sculpture.
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Venus de Milo
Rome
Milo
Div- Syr
Paris
Louvre
Aegean
Trio Quizzed in Jewelry Store Burglary
Chief of Polis Thomas Barber and State's Attorney Harper Ballenu tine questioned three local men suspected in last week burglary of Burnett and Mobley jewelry store. About 100 dollars in rings watches and bracelets were taken after a brick was tossed through the front show window. The three were released when no evidence could be found. Police have conducted an exhaustive investigation for a week but secured only a few clues with no arrests.
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Polis
Thomas Barber
Harper Ballenutine
Burnett & Mobley
King George Improves as Queen Mary and Prince Stay Restful
London January 13 reports say King George shows definite improvement after a quiet day. Queen Mary and Prince George, both affected by colds, remain confined to their rooms but show no signs of serious development. Belated bulletin notes welcome progress. James Oliver Walker, noted painter of the Congressional Library and Minnesota capitol, dies at Belmont at 86.
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London
King George
Queen Mary
Prince George
Belmont
Mass
James Oliver Walker
Congressional Library
Washington
Minnesota State Capitol
Yester ‘Day
Monumental Air Orders Ten Challengers From Baltimore Firm
Monumental Aircraft Co of Baltimore has placed a large order for ten Challenger aeroplanes with Krei der Reisner Aircraft Corp. The planes will be rushed to completion and put in service this spring between Baltimore and Eastern Shore points, forming a new air passenger line to compete with rail, boat, and bus. A recently completed Challenger was flown from the local airport to Young & Co. in Boston with Mr. Young aboard.
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Kreider-Reisner Aircraft Corp
Monumental Aircraft Co
Baltimore
Robert Cohelecy
Young & Co
Boston
Young
Noted Actress Rosamond Pinchot Gives Birth To Son
New York January 15 A son was born to actress Rosamond Pinchot who is married to William Gaston. Amos R E Pinchot her father said mother and child are doing well. Pinchot, a niece of former Governor Gifford Pinchot, gained fame as the nun in The Miracle and was remarried January 27.
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New York
Rosamond Pinchot
William Gaston
Amos R. E. Pinchot
Burger Gets Trial Today
George E. Burger was arraigned before Magistrate John H Bitner on a charge of driving while under the influence of liquor. He pleaded not guilty and his trial was set for this afternoon before Patrolman Roy Davis reported the incident.
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George E. Burger
Roy Davis
John H. Bitner
More Killed By Autos Last Year
Chicago report cites National Safety Council data showing about 27,000 people killed by automobiles in the United States last year, a five percent rise from 1927.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Board urged to provide more rooms for Hagerstown schools
The Board of Education asks the County Commissioners to fund significant school expansions in Hagerstown. It notes a need for about forty additional rooms to serve 6500 per room and a total near 220000 with furniture. The plan aims to accommodate rapid local growth and future expansion, while site costs remain uncertain. Continued on Page 12.
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Board of Education
Board of Ty Commissioners
Hagerstown
Board of County Commissioners
Pressin
Revenues Discussed From Williamsport Bridge Deal
Williamsport mayor and town council discussed revenues from the Washington and Berkeley Bridge Company as part of a possible sale of the Williamsport bridge and other Potomac bridges to Maryland and West Virginia. The town already receives 3510 yearly from the lease and 630 in taxes, totaling about 6 cents on assessed value. If the bridge sale occurs the town would keep the lease but likely lose taxes, potentially raising the tax rate by about 5 cents, or about 3 cents if only taxes are lost. The council agreed to inform the Chamber of Commerce, which is reviewing the bridge issue.
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Washington and Berkeley
Willamsport
Williamsport
Potomac River
Shepherdstown
Harper's Ferry
Maryland
West Virginia
Chamber of Commerce
Influenza Rising in New England and East
Reports to the public health service show influenza increasing in prevalence in New England and Eastern states, while the deal for the wage in western central states has passed.
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Washington
Public Health Service
Tes
New England
Westland
Nose Piercing Incident At Reedysville School
A brief report states Jimmy Mertz son of Hubert Mertta sustained a nose injury after colliding with chap stick while praying with a friend at Reedysville school. He required medical attention from a physician.
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Reedysville School
Jimmy Mertz
Hubert Mertta
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