Plan to Protect Americans in China Emergency
Washington reports rising numbers of foreigners fleeing disturbed central China as U S government agencies mobilize to safeguard nationals. Marines head toward the Philippines from Guam, Minister MacMurray returns to Peking, and evacues increase with ships sailing from Shanghai and Hankow amid Chinese turmoil.
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Kotloge
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Tateen Mora Lia
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Manila
Admiral Williame
Aelatic
Shyoehel
Antisar
Pittsburg
Americnna
Od- Viegas
Hankow
Mont
Coolidge
Farm relief measured by Senate committee approves McNary-Hauger bill
Washington reported the Senate agriculture committee endorsed the McNary-Hauger farm relief bill, proposing a federal appropriation of 260 million dollars to absorb surpluses of wheat, corn, rye, and cotton with a compensating fee at processing points. The development follows prior House committee support and a majority report. Divorce suit filed by Mary E. Schlotterbeck against Harry R. Schlotterbeck cites abandonment as the claimed ground and is represented by attorney Brice Lightner.
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McNary-Hauger
Senate Agriculture Committee
Mary E. Schlotterbeck
Laduy Wrough
Brice
Lightner
Harry RR. Schuutterbeck
Britain Anxious Over China Situation
London observers note concern over China as cables report the U S government is anxious about Beijing affairs and ambassador John MacMurray was recalled to Washington. The foreign office maintains a hopeful tone though papers warn of possible risks.
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Foreign Office
China
United States
Peking
John MacMurray
Washington
Local Priest in Danger Zone of China
A Chinese revolt near Kaifeng concerns Father Rauth of Pel Wen College Kaltegg capital Hogan province a Bolshevik linked uprising endangers all foreigners The school prepares Chinese youths for American colleges led by Rev Br Francis X Glangherty of Pittsburgh with eight American priests on staff The Italian missionary death at Kaifeng a recent reminder of regional unrest
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Carl AM. Nauti
Hanne Province
China
Father Rauth
Pel Wen College
Kaltegg
Hogan Province
William P. Rauth
Dla
Kaifeng
Pry Wiltant Cabill
Br. Francis X. ‘Glangherty
Pittsburgh
Mount St. Mary’s College
Hintsburgh
Troopers and S P C A Agents Held After Death
In Vlemington New Jersey twelve troopers and S P C A agents faced murder charges after a woman died during a raid on a house in And town. Coroner William Xeriolo reported the case stems from a complaint by the society over cattle neglect. Troopers testified about firing during a gas bombardment. two troopers named as accused were Routers Rogars and Alfred Larson, with other agents arrested in Newark.
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W.J
Willian
Eto
Gary Do
Pho 12
Pwentyfour
Nantel F. Rogara
Ahfred K. Larson
Lesa Dagesberry
Harry Twanoway
Newark
James
Timothy Meaney
Cother
Wiscouraga
Heavy Blizzard Follows Mad Empress Funeral in Brussels
Snow battered Bayebout castle as crowds braved a fierce blizzard to witness the funeral of the Mexican "mad empress" at Laeken. The mournful procession moved from the palace through forested grounds toward the service site, with many in attendance despite the cold and snow.
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Charlull
Mexico
Bayebout Castle
Maximilian
Aurer
Laeken
Deepening Cold Sends Snow East Across the Plains
Record lows sweep the central states as subzero temperatures reach Montana North Dakota and Nebraska. Snow and sleet spread from the Rocky Mountain region into the Mississippi valley with a night snow and rain mix in Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma. One death is reported from the extreme cold in town northeast of Tuckle. Havre Montana records 36 below zero.
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Prosecution Rests In Minister's Case
In Austin Texas on June 22 the prosecution rested its case in the trial of Rev. J Frank Nomis for the slaying of Dexter Chipps a wealthy lumberman. State attorneys announced rebuttal witnesses would testify after the rebuttal phase.
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Austin
Tex
J. Frank Nomis
Dexter ¥. Chipps
Smith's Senate Case Debated By Senate Committee
Washington January 22 The Senate privileges and elections committee will hear Frank L Smith’s case next Saturday The ex Minders Commerce Commission chairman faces challenge over campaign contributions and his seating after Governor Small appointed him to fill the vacant term The committee behind closed doors considered the campaign funds report and admitted evidence as part of the record per Senator George of Georgia confirmation.
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Designata
Frank L. Smith
Tliois
Sacats Domnaign Funds
Senate
Smith
Hig
Hig Campaign Inno Public Utilities
Campaign Funds Committee
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Fata
William 4. McKinley
Chalming Ernst
Mindrs Commerce Commission
Deus
Georges
Dem
Mrs Franklin Denies Charges In Cumberland Divorce Suit
Mrs Ruth Pearl Franklin of Hagerstown filed suit as cross-bill respondent to Dr Leo Franklin a Cumberland surgeon. She denies allegations of unfaithfulness and seeks dismissal of the cross-bill. Dr Franklin fled after she filed for separation and alimony.
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Ruth Pearl Franklin
Tagerstown
Comber
Leo Franklin
Cumbrie
Amer T. Kaylor
Hagerstown
William G. Walsh
David A. Robb
Cumberland
700 Pound Hog Slaughtered at Hopewell Home
A 700 pound hog, one of Washington county’s largest, was butchered at the home of Charles Shuok in Hopewell. The hog yielded 79 pounds of sausage, three jeans of lard and five rocks of pai Wing. The body measured 10 feet long 2 feet broad 6 feet tall with large removed parts weighing five pounds each and shoulders at 45 pounds each.
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Washington County
Charles Shuok
Hopewell
Missionary Fund Treasurer Amidst Fraud Charges
Arthur M. Flade of Glendale Queens, treasurer at the Board of Foreign Missions of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was arrested on June 23 for allegedly obtaining 84 000 from the fund by falsifying accounts. He confessed to losses from speculation in the stock market. Ellen Jane Wanty’s will, probated yesterday after 25 years, outlines payments to relatives and heirs. The estate includes 500 to Glessner W and Cocker, nephews, and 500 to Anka Chirk, with 300 bequeathed to the Reform Church for cemetery upkeep.
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aArtur M.flade
Glendale
Queens
Board of Freign Missiona
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pollee
Ellen Jane Wanty
Wate
Meg
Irma Isesofe
Castor
Glessner
Cocker
Anka Chirk
Alan Reformed Church
River four feet rise shuts Williamsport area
A major ice jam break in the river between Hancock and Cumberland caused Williamsport to rise four feet above normal. The Potomac Edison Co reports floating ice cakes and a forecast of up to six feet above normal tonight if another jam forms. water was nearing Cumberland’s lower sections before daybreak and continued rising at a rapid rate.
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Cinmterland
Williamsport
Potomac Edison Company
Dam Nou 6
Cumberland
Youthal Attempt to Burn School in Gap District
Authorities believe a local youth attempted to destroy the Gap district school near Waynesboro yesterday morning. Residents observed smoke and light, forced entry found a burning pile of paper and wood, and police say the rapid discovery saved the frame building from major damage.
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Waynesboro
Fire Destroys McCormick Building in Willington
Fire driven by flames routed families from their homes and damaged adjacent structures on the business site. The McCormick Building was destroyed with losses up to 75000 dollars and nearby walls collapsed sparking small fires in New York reports.
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McCormick
Peart
New York
Saga
McCormick Star
Weekly Weather Forecast From A Confused Clipped Text
A partial forecast mentions snow or rain likely midweek with mostly fair weather anticipated later. The muddled lines reference mild Sunday and Monday temperatures and rising humidity.
Washington County High School Enrollment 1926
Washington County reports 1469 pupils across 7 high schools in 1926, per a State Department of Education survey. Maryland totals show statewide enrollment about LY177 and an average near 7000 over the decade, with Allegany and Frederick counties also large. Baltimore, Allegany, and Frederick counties are noted as having higher enrollments.
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State Department of Educaion
Baltimore County
Allegany
Frederick
Shanghai Riot as Tramway Strike Sparks Citywide Unrest
In Shanghai on January 22 during the evening rush, 92 tramway workers clashed with police on Nanking Road. Police restrained with batons, avoiding firearms, as protesters and motorists exchanged stones and chaos followed a two day labor dispute. The protest marked a tense poststrike atmosphere, with workers earlier securing concessions from the company.
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Shanghai
New York Harbor Fog Delays Shipping and Ferries
Fogbound New York harbor slowed 13 mail and passenger liners as they rode at anchors or stayed at piers near the Quarantine station. London pen soup fog blanketed the area, delaying ferries carrying thousands to work from New Jersey and Staten Island by minutes to half an hour.
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New York Harbor
New Jersey
Staten Island
Flu Epidemic In Spain Abates Amid Reports From Madrid
Madrid reports indicate the flu outbreak is easing with lifting of restrictions and improving conditions in multiple regions. New York dispatches note slackened activity in financial markets as reserves rise, with excess reserves up to 58 million dollars and a week-to-week gain of about 27.4 million.
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Madrid
Oifetat
New York
Clearing House DayKs Air Trust
Wheeling and Lake Erie in New Combine
Stock market surge ties Wheeling and Lake Erie to a possible merger with Western Maryland and notes Sunpered by Van Sweringen interests. Reports of Nickel Plate plan consolidation and Pittsburgh & West Virginia Railway merger talks added to the speculation. Prices hit new highs amid broker buying in New York and Cleveland.
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Waaasen
Lin Stock Exchange
Wheeling & Lake Erle Railroad
Maryland
Wheeling & Lake Erle
Wheeling
van Sweringen
Cleveland
Pittsburgh & West ,Virginia Railway
Western Maryland
van Sweringens
Western Maryland seeks to recover lost coal business
The Western Maryland Railway petitions the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise coal haul rates from Maryland and Pennsylvania to tidewater to match Southern routes. It argues soft coal traffic forms over half of Western Maryland’s freight and accuses Southern lines of replacing it. If rates cannot be adjusted, the railroad threatens to file further action to recover the business.
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West
Glnia
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Peninyk
Yank Bott Cog
Tidewater
Baltimore & Ohio
West ‘Virginia
Interstate Commerce Commission
Soithern
Mary Find
Retired Ministers Remembered In Will
Columbus probate filing reveals a bequest of one hundred thousand dollars from the estate of Robert P. Wolfe for a pension fund for retired Presbyterian ministers. The gift is to support a fifteen million dollar pension initiative, with details submitted to probate authorities.
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Robert P. Wolfe
Aspobalte
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