Hagerstown seeks revised water plant bids
Mayor Bowman announced revised plans for the new water plant near Wile idinehort with bids between 80000 and 100000 to start work. The changes cut about 40000 by eliminating trimmings, substituting concrete doors, reducing the flood dyke height, and adjusting window types as the Water Commission prepares the official submission for approval.
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Hagerstown
Wileidinehort
Charles
Bowman
Water Commission
Caco
Wott
Palomar
Towman
Nicholas Hinl
New York
Thade
Muginners Bien Waou
Sterling
Bowsnun
Hill
Tha
Alto
Ttis
Howman
Mexican Labor Fighting Oil Permit Cancellation
In Tampico district, labor groups oppose cancellation of oil company dwelling permits. The Mexican labor unions appeal to a district camp to prevent writs filed by the companies seeking a restraining order against the law. Employment is reported rising hourly as the dispute grows.
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Cmaxico
Uate
Tampico Distiat Ag-aykequelo
Lowell Inne
Arapara
Wess
Park Squirrel Outpaces Big Cat In Downtown Chase
A gray squirrel roams Prospect Street and nearby areas near the courthouse as pedestrians followed its brisk morning dash. The creature dodges a white alley cat, escaping into a maple tree where it finds refuge on a high branch amid park and library surroundings.
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Gee
Prospect Street
Jonathan
Sherley
Thane
Flood Waters Recede as Ohio River Levels Decline
In Goydin nam, Ohio, flood waters on the Ohio River retreat from a crest that inundated towns. Pom eroy saw the river fall overnight while Al East Liverpool suffered isolation and damage estimated over 100000 dollars. The river stood at 57 feet with a slow rise expected to 59 feet.
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Goydinnam
Ohio River
Oslo
Pomeroy
Iroulou
Lour
Liverpool
Garment workers clash on 36th Street battleground
In New York 36th Street and Bek, a pitched battle among garment workers ended with knives and billiard cues as both sides fought. Police intervened, two detectives were assaulted, six workers arrested, and a man named Means sentenced to an additional two years for conspiracy against the government after completing a prior sentence at Alcatraz penitentiary for Volstead law conspiracy.
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New York
36Th Street
Bek
New Hue
Gauten BH
Neuspiracy
Allatiin Penitentary
Arbitration Looms Over Mexican Property Dispute
Washington reports escalate as Mexico tightens land ownership rules affecting American oil interests. State Department viewed private property risks, with Senate and President urged to back arbitration. Debate centers on private company claims and potential U.S. government response amid Mexican policy shift.
American Man Best Dressed in Nation Says Tailor Leader
MEMPHIS Tenn Jan 25 The National Association of Merchant Tailors president Charles F Wetzel of New York declares the American man is the best dressed in the world today. He notes increasing demand for well made suits and latest styles as men seek proper attire for all occasions. He adds the tuxedo is seen in social and stage settings and full evening dress is worn more than before.
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Memphis
Tenn
Charles F. Wetzel
New York
National Association of Merchant Tailors
Mir. Wetzelwald
Mr. Wetzel
Youth Kills Inmate Who Didn’t Work
In Shehalis Washington Jim Lee 25 faces first degree murder for beating to death fellow inmate Ottie Hudson 16 at a labor training school. Coroner’s jury held Lee responsible after hearing testimony including his denial. City council meeting called to address annual tax issue.
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Shehalis
Wash
Jim
Stanley Lee
Schiel
Ottie Hudson
Hammar
Lee
Hunters Fail To Find Fox Plentiful
Fragmentary report describes hunters seeking foxes in the Rowzesvitte district with failed results. Scattered phrases reference Mint for fax and garbled names such as KGa Boot Steescine and Prince Cavash Parte, with unclear context and no coherent outcome.
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Waynes
Rowzesvitte
Kga Boot
McAdoo in New York Talks of Nomination
McAdoo says he is in New York on legal trustitas and has been visited by friends urging him to seek the Democratic nomination for president. Reports say a campaign plan is discussed and initial attacks would target two thirds rule to block his nomination. Major backers and notable supporters are named, with emphasis on party factions and potential convention friction.
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New York
Wiilcam G McAdoo
Hcs
Savers States
McAdoo
the Times
Alendon
John 8. Cohen
Georgia
Austen H. Mcturlough
Pennsylvacs
Bernard M. Beruch
McAduo
George Fort Dilton
Sure & Hom Matin
Gover
Smith
New York World
Meddoo
Four Applications For Hospital Post
Four applications for the temporary Washington County Hospital post, left vacant by Miss Mary Myers’s marriage, circulate among the Board of Managers. One candidate with 18 years’ experience spent yesterday inspecting the institution while Mrs Helen O’Flo acts as superintendent.
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Washington County Hospital
Mary §. Myers
Helen Oflo
Accused Hotel Waiter Gang in Waldorf-Astoria Case
New York January 3 three Waldorf Astoria employees were arrested on charges of stealing about 10000 dollars from hotel funds. Women waiters allegedly aided the scheme by pocketing checks and diverting payments while clerks and staff were involved. Police say a jury will be drawn as the February term opens.
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New York
Waldorf-Astoria
Vilay
iMeany
Falan
Accoum
Tle
Syalen Tov
U S Releases Chaplin Money
The government will permit Charlie Chaplin to access funds in a New York bank over $200,000 with a bond to be posted in New York. It covers money against an income tax lien, while over $1,000,000 in California assets remain, with Mrs Chaplin seeking to collect. A Washington delegation urged a health officer appointment for the county. Marines withdrawn in a separate note.
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Washington
Jam
Charlie Chaplin
New York
Atiicera
Revenua Bureau
Wagner
Mes
Zeller
Washington County Medical Society
De.w. DB. Campbell
Death of Confederate Brigadier General Olin McCausland
A historical note recalls Brigadier General Olin McCausland visiting Ha gerstown in 1844 and his 1864 raid led to levying tributes on Frederick and Hagerstown and great Chambersburg. It notes a court house meeting demanding 20000 dollars and cites paid debts, with references to Monocacy, Charles Town, and the burning of VMI as context.
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Olin McCausland
Point Pleasait
W. Va
Hagperstown
Chambersburg
Maryland
Frederick
Hagecetown
Great Chambersburg
Monscaoy
McCausland
Fredertel
Chamberlaburg
Gan. Hunter
Virginia Military Institute
Gen
McUauslard
Lutcher
Alex. Rotelar
Edmund I. Lee
Shephardetown
Andrew Munier
Charles Town
Merchant Burned in Fire at Store
Harry Snack, a well known half way caretaker, was badly burned when fumes from a Yool ignited in his store yesterday. Mr Snook’s hat and face suffered severe scorching while his eyes escaped. He went to the cellar to study a tank, struck a match, and the fumes briefly reignited. A liberal application of gasoline later eased the pain though swelling appeared.
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Harry Snack
Mr. Snook
Warrant Issued for Babe Ruth Over Stage Incident
A warrant has been issued for Babe Ruth after he failed to appear at a hearing concerning a children’s stage event. The case involves alleged violations of the Juvenile Indior law by allowing a child to receive autographs on stage.
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Babe
Ran Dingo
Dan
Babe Ruth
Ehures Mhs
Will Probated and Orphans Court Proceedings
The wit of Mrs Ele Brandenbirs of Boonsbury promited. Morning at the Orphans Court, the witt provides that his entire estate goes to Jo 14 Horgiwid mice, Mare FL Wed hors vit Braddowe Height.
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Ele Brandenbirs
Boonsbury
Orphans’ Court
Demonstration in San Diego to United Latin American Front
Five hundred people rallied in San Diego to protest U S policy toward Mexico and Nicaragua. Speakers denounced Yankee imperialism and called for a united Latin American front. No disturbances were reported.
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San Diego DE
Chile
United States
Mexico
Nicaragua
Body of Man Related Here Is Petrified
The body of George W. Sackford, son of a former Springfield district supervisor, reportedly turned to stone after burial near Jayville, eight miles north of Lurey, for nearly four years. Weight rose from 185 to 600 pounds, with a bean over a foot long, and a windlass was needed to lift the burden. Petrifaction blamed on constant grave water percolation. Princess Alexandrina Victoria, now living in New York, rises early and works as an artist earning her living, sketching Bran batten scenes while married to Capt. Arnold Rusmaan.
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George W. Sackford
George W. Sealford
Springfield District
Turay
Rockford
Hagerstown
Iti Jayville
Lurey
Mr. Seek-ford
New York
Alexandrw Victoria
Schleswigholstein
William Hohenzollern
Arnold Rusmaun
Plague Outbreak Strikes Regions Across Russia
Reports from Moscow dated January 86 describe a severe plague and typhoid fever outbreak across Russia. In the Ural district thirty deaths are listed among about thirty cases, while Kharov reports around two thousand three hundred pernicious influenza cases. Bryanak district records seventeen deaths among four hundred cases as authorities implement containment measures.
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Moscow
Russia
Ural
Kharov
Bryanak
Browning Trial Opening Reveals Daughter's Testimony
In White Plains on June 25 1987 Frances Browning testified during the separation trial brought by her husband Adwai Ing. She described her first night with him and detailed a relationship involving a sorority nicknamed Pretty Little Things and gifts including green belts and a book of improper pictures. The judge allowed press reporting with limits and a brief courtroom recess occurred as the proceedings proceeded.
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White Plains
Supreme Court
Seexer
Permane
Court House
N.Y
Frances Peaches Browning
Adwai Ing
Hand
Orly
McAlpine
Martia
Browning
Ethel Base
Tim
Eveis Fs
Paris
Prohibition critics fault society for law disrespect
Mrs Bila Boole of the Women's Christian Temperance Union charges society figures including matrons, editors, janitors, college students and social clubs with promoting disobedience to the prohibition law. She cites newspapers, current novels, motion pictures, and wine serving by hosts as encouraging harmful attitudes and behavior.
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Washington
Hip Raske
Bila Boole
Brooklyn
Te Women's Christian
Comperance Union
We Chayza
Cartoona
Wsenag
Kong City
Champnaua
Iyborg
Asset Society
Ngwortor
Tecanso Patrona Bupi
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Monte
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Olga
Garol
Prince Cavash
Redusen
Linewas
U.S
Jims
Windrell Martins
Mcausland
Hagerstownh
Merchant
Harry Shunk
U. S
George W. Seckford
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