Nations pledge open door in China at Washington talks
The nine powers in the Far Eastern committee approved a resolution reaffirming the open door policy in China. The declarative measure is described as the most sweeping promise yet by the nations. Japan’s 21 demands will be considered, while the open door formula awaits public release after minor conclussions. Otho Middlekout of Hedges is noted for praising his grandson born January 18 in Laws, Del.
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Japan
Presse
Washington
China
United Press
Far Eastern Committee
Detlnile
Lwent Ath
Far Easteern Committee
Thalr Gavent
Still Buried in Devil's Eyebrow in Scranton Mine
Scranton, Jan 17 A mine disaster in the Devil's Eyebrow shaft leaves four missing miners entombed after a rock fall. Rescue work continues with hundreds of miners and light machinery, as teams carefully shift massive coal and rock to avoid further collapse.
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Devil's
Scranton
Dallva
Second Ticket Announced In Williamsport Election
The Citizens' Ticket contender announces a second slate for the March municipal vote in Williamsport. It lists William J. Taylor for burgess, John A. Gonley as assistant burgess, Harry Wissinger and Cherlea Efarah for commissioners, with Conroy on the Ofthreny ticket. The party also notes a 15 percent chance of at least one more ticket.
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Hovse
Harry Wissinger
Cherlea Efarah
Mr. Conroy
Bond Issue Aims to Fund Hagerstown Schools
A proposed $450000 bond measure in Washington County would fund high school buildings in Hagerstown and Boonsboro and elementary schools in Keedysville Chewsville and Sandy Hook. The plan also funds remodeling of the colored high school in Hagerstown and sets bond terms with annual interest and staggered maturing dates.
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J. Kieffer Funk
Board of County Commissioners
Hagerstown
Boonsboro
Keedysville
Chewsville
Sandy Hook
Gerstown
Bil Dla
Asta
Washington County
Board of Education
Bend
Horse Tramples Girl Sledder on Frederick Street
Miss Bill Bowser of Williamsport, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hepson Bowser, was trampled by a horse near her home on Frederick street last night. She ran into a sled team driven by Samus Poffanbergar, the horse stepping on her arm and leg, causing cuts and bruises but no broken bones. Dr Dooze attended and dressed her injuries.
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Bill Bowser
Iearold
Arrange Details Of Irish Rule In United
Dublin reports Representatives of the Irish provisional government will travel to London to negotiate with the British cabinet. Eamonn Dugan and Kevin O'Higgins plan talks with Lloyd George and Sir Queenwand datiis as the Irish move toward formal foreign policy declarations. The surrender to Dublin Castle is described as the birth of the nation and a symbol of Irish rule for the average citizen.
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United Prema
Dublin
London
Eamonn Dugan
Kevin O'Higgins
Lloyd George
Queenwand Datiis
Ireland
Dublin Castle
Court 19 Suspended In Cumberland Jurisdiction
The errant court season is suspended and the Maxwell Motor Company case returns to Cumberland. Judge Waganman departed for Cumberland to attend the criminal Beauion of this Aliogany Court, with court proceedings resuming later.
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Cumberland
Auapentad
Tha
Maxwell Motor Company
Tha Ok Hil Motor Company
Wagaman
Wagatan Lottile
Crmbearland
Herrick Declines Entering U S Senate Race
Am bassador Myron T. Herrick was urged to run for the United States Senate from Ohio but denied the move. Friends and regional supporters sought a candidacy, yet Herrick stated no intention to enter the race.
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Varia
Lan
Myron T. Herrick
Parla
United States Senate
Ohio
Herrick
Marquis Okuma Funeral Draws Million in Tokyo
Tens of thousands, then a crowd estimated near a million, gathered in Tokyo for the funeral of Marquis Okuma, the elder statesman of Japan who died a week earlier. Officials said the event underscored Okuma's enduring influence and national mourning.
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Ily
Tokio
Margulis Okuma
Otder
Japan
Agor Mnes
Bank Election This Afternoon at Commercial Trust
Interest mounts as stockholders convene this afternoon to elect directors. Incumbents Harry E. Brandt Nervin J. Brandt H R Rowland A H Gunnell D Ramace eloi ti and H Lionel Meredith expected to be reelected. Nominated for directors are Whnired H McCardell Samuel B. Loose William A Roulette and others. A successor to N J Brandt as president to be chosen next Tuesday amid a rumored bank official linked to the presidency. no confirmation today.
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Utvithea
Commercial Trust Company
Heing
Aot
Harry E. Brandt
Nervin J. Brandt
H. R. Rowland
A. H. Gunnell
D. Ramaceloiti
H. Lionel Meredith
Whnired H. McCardell
Samual B. Loose
William A. Roulette
David
Unidentified Bodies Sent Home From France Charged
Jan 17 report states witnesses before the Senate investigating committee testified that unidentified American soldiers who died in France were often sent to their homes in the United States. Three men with the Graves Registration Service admitted errors in the shipment process and timelines.
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France
United States
Lefora
Senate Investigating Committee
Oregon Police Here for Moats Arrest
Officials from Oregon arrived in a large city to escort Filmer Meats, arrested last week at a Minnots and Hones request. The Illinois sheriff and deputy will stay a few days to collect vapor extracts before transferring Meats to Oregon.
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Hia
Ireman
Filmer Meats
Hare
Iiluois
Yemain
Oregon
France backs Genoa conference in Poincare policy
Paris January 17 France's foreign policy under Premier Poincare endorses the Genoa economic conference according to semi official Quai d Orsay advices. He will urge the conference in the Chamber of Deputies and may attend Genoa, a move seen as easing European rehabilitation and aiding Ruseland prospects.
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Paris
France
Pretier Poincare
Genoa
Poincare
Ruselang
Burch Faces New Trial In Murder Case
Dan Tithe Prem reports Burch charged with the murder of Yoko Belton in Los Angeles must face another trial after a hung jury. Judge Reyes planned to set a new date as the jury, out 72 hours, failed to reach a verdict, discharged with a 10 to 2 vote for conviction. Mrs Madeline Qbenchumn remains jailed awaiting trial on the same charge.
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Tithe Prem
Angeles
Dan
Trantine GC
Burch
Yoko Belton
Kennedy
Reyes
Madeline Qbenchumn
Chimney Fire Damages Kish Home Near Baking Plant
A fire in the chimney of Michael Kish’s Antietam Foundry area home near Caskey Baking Company was extinguished shortly before 10 this morning with slight damage. A Quad firefighting unit responded, and there was concern about possible danger to the baking plant.
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Michael Kish
Antietam
Foundry
Upheaval In The Dry Ranks
Federal prohibition enforcement will reorganize all permit bureaus nationwide after forged permits and graft charges surfaced. Officials say the sweeping plan aims to close leaks in enforcement and curb whisky withdrawals from bonded warehouses via illicit channels.
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Uy Vatten
Washington
New York
United Press Today
Arbuckle speaks on guilt and public perception in interview
Roscoe Arbuckle, facing a second trial for the Virginia Rappe death, says his fear is the loss of regard from his audience and the world’s perception of him. He reflects on fame, hardship, and his hope for a fair verdict by a jury.
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Penn
San Francisco
Roscoe Arbuellide
Virginia Rappe
Minta Durfee
McNob
Arbuckle
Allask
Gorn
Lfe
Agia
John G Biele Resigns From Retail Bureau
John G Biele quits as secretary of the Retailers Bureau in Hagerstown effective February 1, to take a camp position in Raleigh North Carolina under Simms Jamison former Raleigh Chamber of Commerce manager. He is a long time local business figure born in Hagerstown educated at local schools and began with the Herald Publishing.
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John G. Tikto
Rvttailers’ Burgon
Bureau
Pebriary
Bikle
Raleigh
N.C
Simms Jamison
Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce of
Tmagerstown
Washington County
Hgh
Herald Publishing Company
Hagerstown
Pleads for Coal Miners in West Virginia
A move to stay convictions of miners in West Virginia coal fields was announced in Washington. The plea urged postponing the miners from their homes scheduled for tomorrow and sought action from Labor Department officials and Governor Morgan of West Virginia.
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Washington
Weat
Virginia
Beeratary
Labor
Loot from stores tied to Charles Town theft case
Nathanine of the Nathan Conn store in Hancock was called by Baltimore and Ohio police to identify grinders recovered from two thieves linked to a Conn store robbery. Two men are jailed in Charles Town charged with stealing a large quantity of merchandise from multiple stores in western Virginia.
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Nathanine
Nathan Conn
Hancock
Brunawink
Baltimore and Ohio
Charles Town
Virginia
Nine men charged in conspiracy case in Philadelphia
Nine men including two former agents face conspiracy indictments in U S District Court after an opinion by Judge Dick inson. Thieves raided a chicken house on B Shantbaugh Street on Summer Street last night and carried away seven fowls and a rooster. He Stambaugh plans to meet the thieves when they return, as authorities prepare for trial.
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United Prema Philadelphia
Prohibitios Agenta
Rela
United States District Court
Dickinson
Thieveg
Shantbaugh
Government workers under Moore designated for emigration
In Pittsburgh under P Moore and special commissioners of emigration, two more dollar year workers were designated by Pepsister Harding. They were instructed to make a row of conditions in Europe. The Moores reportedly asked to undertake the work at a nominal salary of 1 dollar a year, and were informed today at the Department Labor.
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P. Moore
Pittsburgh
Pitglene
Pepsister Harding
Europe
Department Labor
Moores
Young Bandits Get $2000 Haul
Pittsburgh area report describes armed bandits raiding a railway change station, escaping with about $1,000 in cash and $1,080 in other valuables. George Brody, in charge, was battered by the assault and is hospitalized. Police pursue leads as the incident shocks the city.
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Valine Meese
Pittsburgh
San
Piyo
Pittaburgh Railways Company
George Brody
Atton
Mosigy Wan
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