W. M. Purchase By N. Y. Central Believed Imminent
Industrial and railroad leaders discuss the possible acquisition of the Western Maryland by the New York Central. C. W. Sullivan, central chairman, says negotiations center on access to Baltimore and potential rapid operations after a deal. Officials note wage matters and past strikes, with no current plan for a walkout, and indicate the matter may extend to the president if needed.
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Tito
Western Maryland Railroad
New York Central
Hagers- Low
Hastighe
C. W. Sullivan
Central
Bruthwood
Indy Pratanon
Westerly
Maryland
Baltimore
Marylang
New York Central Anes
Timion Jubar
New -York
Illigon
Westeyn
Tigthe
Maxwell
Byote
Pressent
Ian
Byers
Sullivan
Westar Moryldnd Railroad
Tha Talamen
Sirika
Iol
Sulliyet
Keitogg Charge Denounced as Fantastical by Kellogg
A sweeping denial from Kellogg counters charges against Kellogg related to Soviet actions in America. The document labels the accusations as taritiastic and ridiculous, while defending U.S. integrity amid the turmoil.
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Moscow
Toroigh
Maxity Lityinott Taday
United States
America
Cold Snap Easing with Warm Forecast Ahead
The region ends a severe cold spell as temperatures near 30 at noon and a warmer trend is seen for tomorrow. reports show the backbone of the cold snap broken with higher temperatures expected, noting readings from Keedysville Chanaville and Hagers Town. Morning and daytime highs fluctuated around the 40s to 50s, with prior low temps easing and a drop in icy conditions. The industrial survey notes Hagurs area industries operating on satisfactory schedules with resident workers well employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesihev
Department of Anbor
Hagurs
Mexican Rebels Defeated by Regulars in Fierce Battle
Reports from Mexico City say federal forces under General Ferreire repelled rebels near Paredon Long Laren and Ulspaedores. Heavy fighting left numerous rebels and soldiers dead, with the siege at Paredon described as a strong rebel stand before a final rebel rout. Language notes indicate dispatches from Durango and Bau Partalo detailing the engagement.
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Mouuico City
Tyottyeseven
Tawa
Elaven
Ferreire
Araty
Jullsen
Paredon
Long Laren
Ulspaedores Iriday Utaht
Aerrotra
Tanatitlan
Loma Signul Lhonne
Cispenttores
Ferreta
Wamareh
Krom
Durango
Yondi Wattle Dax
Bau Partalo
Sollora
Barrara
San
Marungo City
Dog Causes Subway Tie Up On Brooklyn Bridge
New York January 17 1944 a small black dog refused to leave subway tracks on the Brooklyn Bridge prompting a twenty minute traffic cleanup and police reserves. Elx ytrains were stalled nine policemen six motormen and over a hundred passengers discussed removal before the dog was coaxed into custody. The canine was booked at the bridge precinct police station on a charge of tying up traffic and sent to the dog pound for the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Trafic
Bridge
Winter Cold Claims Six Lives Across Northeast
Six people die due to the cold with warmer spell forecast soon after a week of extreme winter conditions. New York reports multiple fatalities and heavy snowfall reaching up to two feet in some areas. Traffic is delayed as snow removal forces mobilize. city stores and residences suffer fire damage estimated at around $600,000 amid blizzard conditions in New Jersey and New York.
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Neav Sxorh
Jay
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
New England
New York City
Atlanta
Bayonne
Bradley Beach
N. J
Amsterdam
N.Y
Ginghampton
Secretary Kellogg denies change in U S policy toward Nicaragua
Washington dispatch reports Kellogg denying a Washington Post story predicting a shift in U S policy toward Nicaragua and a possible retirement of Nicaraguan president Ding. The secretary says no change has occurred since President Coolidge’s message and notes ongoing good offices to mediate the Central American dispute. No decision on Latimer peace talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kellogg
Nicaragua
Adolfo Ding
Horragun
United States
Latlmer
Mherhardt
Menggun
Latrimer
Nere
Heiress Weds Hugh R Lewis In Bear Creek Wedding
Heiress Louise Wine Lewis marries Hugh R Lewis of Bear Creek Pennsylvania in a formal ceremony. The bride had divorced Lawrence Lewis a year and a half earlier, who is not related to the new husband.
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Mra
Louise Wine Lewis
Bugs Flagter
Hugh. R. Lewis
Bear Creek
Lawrence’ Lewis
Bey
Supreme Court Upholds Senate Power to Compel Testimony
Washington January 1 1924 The Supreme Court upheld the Senate power to compel Mal 5 Daugherty of Ohio to comply with the commonwealth investigations sued in 1024 by the Daugherty Investigating Committee.
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Washington
Senate
Daugherty
Ohio
Public Officials Barred as Delegates to Convention
New York January 17. Newspapers report a proposed convention rule change to bar public officials and candidates for public office from delegate status at the Democratic national convention. Supporters of Governor Alfred E. Smith urge reforms along with two other changes: a reform of the two-thirds rule and adoption of viva voce voting for delegates.
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New York
Alfred B. Smith
Herald-Tribune
Smit
Slater
Treld
Chaplin Falls From Bed. Nosebleed Tied to Nervous Breakdown
News from New York reports Charlie Chaplin suffered a nervous breakdown after a bed fall causing a nosebleed. He remains in bed for days under care of Dr. Meek with no visitors as he recuperates and awaits legal matters involving his wife’s divorce.
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Charlie Chaplin
York
Dan
Charlhe Chaplin
Nathan Durkan
Étustay Meek
Misty
Ald Br. Vick
Wil
Tievk
Chapin
Chaplin
Ba “Ife
Rivorca
Burkan
Charge Dismissed in City Court Case
A city court dismissed the charge against Howard Sharer of Willamapmt following earlier allegations. The proceedings noted no further action, with Judge Junthus J. Scott presiding. The outcome ends the case without further charges or trial.
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Howard
Willamapmt
J. Scott
Property buyout and alleged theft case reported
Fragmented OCR notes describe a property purchase linked to IW Prin and a maid with a taser payment. Mentions Routh Gann Avenue and a proceeding involving Choma Th theetien and Melony UL. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a property matter with potential theft implications.
U S Planes Off For Maneuvers
Navy units from the Hampum Toads Navy will join maneuvers near Newport News Virginia. Commander A Douglas and the squadron depart for the joint exercise, with orders to proceed and participate. The report notes the fleet will perform specified operations and return upon completion.
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Newport News
Bomb Strikes Gotham Consulate. Suspect Arrested
A bomb damaged the Italian consulate general building in East 22nd Street New York after a blast a clock work device. Police arrested Meyur Smith of Brooklyn who later admitted his true name Schumyatzeky and implicated an accomplice. Two men seen nearby and warnings in a window suggestive of threats were noted. Emilia Axarig, Italian consul general, began a drive to remove the axes.
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New York
Furriers’ Anion Joint Board
East 22Nd Street
Meyur Smith
Broooklys
Schumyatzeky
Mont Aths
Emilia Axarig
City to Buy Small Truck for Hook and Ladder Co
A committee from Plonger Hook and Ladder Co. meets Baltimore and Washington officials to discuss purchasing a new fire apparatus. They plan a larger, lighter truck for tall buildings and control fires, with delivery hoped by summer.
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Hook CO
W. W. Bowser
Hellen Bennett
Walter Hutson
George Lindsay
Plonger Hook and Ladder Company
Baltimore
Wabbington
Eliy Companies
Western Enterprise Hook
Ladda
County Under New Dry Jurisdiction
Three Western Maryland counties Washington Allegany and Garrett are bound for review by the Western Tobacco and West Virginia authority to determine deresolution of prohibition. The counties will remain under Washington headquarters but will not reach permits by work, as stated in a belated local notice.
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Washington
Marylan
Allegany
Garrett
Tabasylynenia
West Virginls
Farladlotian of
Howevever
Death or Life? Chooses Death in Oklahoma Court
Judge Shales Swindell faces a Cherokee Oklahoma trial where Marble, an elderly convict, is urged to choose death or life imprisonment. Marble, blind and despondent, receives a death sentence for the murder of a two year old boy after decades of alleged abuse and a grim final statement. The case details include the defendant’s taunting remarks and a court timetable placing execution in March.
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Shales Swindell
Okla
G.C. BE
Marhie
Marbla
Trolley force smashes traffic light near Jonathon and Washington
At about 10 this morning the West End trolley partially toppled a traffic light at the corner of Jonathon and Washington streets, tossing a car across the street. Four passengers and both crew escaped injury though the trolley and light suffered damage. conductor E L Little and George Ham managed the car while Mrs. Lillia Guessaford of 31 West Franklin street reported being jolted by the impact.
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Trafic
Jonathon
Washington Streets
Avecus
E. L. Little
George Ham Wishe Matermai
Lillia Guesaford
West Syanklin Street
Chinese anti Christian riot erupts in Foochow violence
In Foochow a violent anti Christian demonstration injures Americans and British, drags victims through streets, and ransacks churches, schools, hospitals, and foreign residences. Northern soldiers linked to a Cantonese army sparked the upheaval as foreigners report possible echoes of the Boxer era.
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Foochow
China
Ibe Anglican Xa Methodiet Hospitals
Ibev
M.C. AX
Anglican Girls*'school
Jbova
British Cabinet Meant to Address Yangtse Crisis
London January 17 A volatile scene as the British Foreign Office reevaluates the anti foreign agitation in the Yangtse valley. The cabinet planned a fate session to consider the situation amid rising tensions and debated urgent ports policy from China with Foreign Secretary Chamberlain guiding briefings.
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London
Yangtse Valley
China
Grange backs 3 cent gas tax proposal in Frederick County
The Frederick County Grange voted to support a three cent gasoline tax increase proposed by John M. Mackall of the State Roads Commission. They also resolved to inform county delegates at Annapolis and urge passage of a statewide law to enact the tax.
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Frederick County
Ehrik- Man
State Roads Commission
John M. Mackall
Waa
Annapelle
Young Channel Conqueror Seeks Mother After Swim Feat
The teenage Canadian swimmer, famed for a bold Channel crossing attempt, returns to the U S coast near Los Angeles with victory in mind and a wish to reunite with his mother in Toronto. He faced intense media attention and rival contenders as he planned the next challenge in rough seas.
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Los Angeles
Cleorga Voutys
Toronto
Paint Vicente
Catalins Islarl
California
Boine
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