School Teachers Paid as State Funds Arrive in Washington County
The Washington County School Board received checks totaling 25186.52 this morning. The state provided 20881.02, the county paid interest and maintenance 2866.05, plus 822 and 868 to balance funds. Many teachers had not yet drawn April salaries. some advanced money via Hagerstown Bank but most have not withdrawn yet. Payments cover nearly the full month, with 6600 expected later in the fiscal year ending June 34.
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Washington County
Perea Oe
Hagerstown Bank
Avon
Hagarstown Bank
June Brides Break Records at Local Altar in 1921
The story notes a shift in marriage trends with June brides reportedly lower in 1921 compared to May, while July counts show varied figures. Willam W. Renner of Willamport and Miss Havel A. Smith of Ha Goratown wed as the last couple, with a Virginian couple married by Rev. A. Gone in a small ceremony. The piece observes mood and statute changes as possible factors in the shifting auspices of love.
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Ara Hyolga
Hogarstows
Juno
Willam W. Renner
Williamaport
German officer on trial for shooting wounded French soldiers
In Toulpaig July 1 a wartime court heard a witness describe Major Bonno von Orusjua shooting down wounded French soldiers. Von Grusiua and General Karl Stenger faced charges of orders to take no prisoners. both denied issuing or enforcing such orders.
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International
Neva
Toulpaig
War Criminale
Alance
Bonno von Orusjua
Laval von Grusiua
Karl Stenger
Improvements at Ry mbe y Monument
Grounds of the Rumasyan Society on the Potomac at Shepherdstown are being improved with cleared park space mended roadway and orderly grounds. A retaining wall will be built and trees flowers and shrubs will be planted under State Board of Control direction.
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Rymbey
Rumasyan Society
Potomac River
Shepherdstown
State Board of Control
Fight Seat Sale Reaches The Million Dollar Mark
International News reports the Dempsey Carpentier fight seat sale surpassing 1.25 million dollars by this afternoon with a predicted 1.5 million by noon tomorrow. Tex Rickard promotes a 91,619 capacity arena and the principals prepared with Dempsey loosening up while Carpentier remains secluded at his cottage awaiting the event. John Farrell named official timekeeper for the bout by Boxing Commission secretary Thomas Gunsidy.
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International News
New York
Tex Rickard
Garpsnuer
Man
Jersey City
N. J
John P. Farrell
Dempsey
Lightning Strikes House During Severe Kansas Storm
During two storms that night a bolt of lightning struck Yogor Rowland’s residence, owned by Keasei Ringa Funkelown, smashing a chimney between rear windows, tearing weatherboarding and shattering a window. The impact scared the sleeping occupants as heavy rains pummeled Futksstown.
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Holt
Yogor Rowland
Keaseiringa
Futtkstown
Iat
1000 KILLED IN IRELAND DURING 1940S CONFLICT
Dublin reports nearly one thousand deaths in Ireland since February 1 amid violence. Official casualty list shows 647 killed and 606 wounded among insurgents, with Crown forces suffering 362 dead and 851 wounded.
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Dublin
Ireland
Kctiing
Olyftiang
Crown Forces
Bill to Restore Dunkard Church Bill Mirrors Lack of Funds
Congressman Ziblman will introduce a bill in Congress this week to obtain funds to restore the Dunkard Church on Antietam Battlefield, wrecked by a recent tornado, as no government appropriation exists. Harry W. Harman reports a committee is pursuing the matter and has communicated with Col. Penrose of the War Department for guidance. The letter notes the only path is a new appropriation via legislation and outlines the process discussed with Mr. Ziblman.
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Dunkard
Antietam
Ziblman
Harry ‘W. Harman
Zihman
Ziklmean
Hla Fetter
Whahington
Edwards rejects Craft letter over rights issue
Gov Edwards dismisses a letter from Dr Craft, head of the International Refer Bureau, calling for prayer on a Denisey-Carpeitie right matter. He calls Craft a fanatic and says he will not respond or pay attention to it.
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Edwards
Sean de. Withur
Pennsy Shops In Agreement On New Working Pact
Word from Altoona indicates the Pennsylvania Railroad shops have adopted a new working agreement modeled after the Hes data by the railroad inter-board. The Altoona shops will operate under the pact starting tomorrow. The C. W. division committee remains in Philadelphia with the general committee of the eastern region, and it is believed the Altoona action may push eastern workers to follow suit.
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Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
Inder-Board
C. W
Philadelphia
Two Sinn Feiners Killed in Battle Near Castle Blayney
Two Sinn Feiners were killed and a number of guards and ammunition captured when government forces surprised a party of attackers in the act of preparation near Ready and Castle Blayney. The clash occurred as forces intercepted an ambush plot in the area.
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Nevis
Judges Rose and Armstrong Address Maryland Bar
Clu e May New Jersey July 1 United States Judge Rose of Baltimore and Attorney General Armstrong of Maryland spoke at the Maryland Bar Association session. They discussed trial issues and the electoral system while outlining office traditions and challenges. A hotel on Pen Mar was opened by Miss Minnie Harne and the Washington Chi t Hotel was refitted for guests with new facilities. Building permits and local business notices follow.
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Clue May
N.J
United. States
Rose
Baltimore
Armstrong
Maryland
Thit Cavaning
Ssasion
Maryland Bar Association
Dufficulties
Armatrong
Pen Mar
Mail Service Faces Disruption Ahead of Weekday Hours
A mistyped report notes a special mail service issue near the office with crowd activity and a timetable adjustment. It mentions an area near Got the dave station and a new night shift due to wire delays affecting pickups and deliveries.
Weather outlook for Dempsey Carpentier fight day
The forecast calls for generally fair weather and warmer temperatures tomorrow in New Jersey and Eastern New York including the Metropolitan district. Winds will be moderate to fresh from the northeast and north, shifting to the northwest.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
New Jern Say Io
New York
Wage cuts announced by Bethlehem Steel Company
Harrisburg July 1 The Bethlehem Steel Company announced a wage reduction of 15 percent for Steeltan plant workers effective July 1 and 16 percent for 42 percent salaried employees effective August 1. The labor rate will drop to 276, half the rent paid in 1917. Alongside wages the company also reduced rents on company houses by 8 to 40 percent, wiping out 46 years of rental increases. The plant currently operates at about 30 percent of capacity.
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International
Menad Harrisburg
Bethlehem Steal Company
Waga
Pany
Gapac
Steal Laden Auto Trucks Reported Near Metuchen
Two heavily laden trucks were seized by armed men near Metuchen at dawn as they halted with revolvers. One carried silk, the other a miscellaneous cargo including many automobile tires and underware parts. They traveled from Philadelphia toward New York before the raid.
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International
Indications That Engineers Favor Acceptance To Avert A Possible Strike
Teletyped report from Chicago on July 1 notes the Big Four brotherhoods may informally accept wage cuts to avert a nationwide strike. Daugherty, vice grand chief, signals a referendum for ratification if the offer stands, while factions debate shop reforms and wage terms with unclear outcomes and national labor board involvement.
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Chicago
Vail-Jines
Daugherty
Brotherhood of Locomotiv
Deputy Warden Probes Dynamite Fishing Violations
Deputy Game Warden H F Helfer of Hancock halted in Hagerstown Bay on the way to Antietam Furnace to investigate alleged dynamite fishing in the river and creek. He plans a thorough inquiry as penalties range from 50 dollar fines and 30 days imprisonment for first offenses to 300 dollar fines and 80 days in prison for second offenses.
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H. F. Helfer
Hancock
Hagerstown Bay
Antietam Furnace
cMeer
Plier
Heller
Acrona
Mountsin
Frederick County
Thrugh
Robing Ware
American Ship Sunk by Mine in Black Sea
An international dispatch reports the American destroyer American Ship sunk by a mine in the Black Sea with no lives lost. In London, July 1, Miss Sasmueen Sinn defended her Wimbledon women’s tennis title against Miss Elizabeth Ryan of California in straight sets 6 2.
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International News
London
Opang
Joa By & Ming
Ogturrad
Sasmueenslen
Wimledos
Elizabeth Ryan
Ofalfornia
Tod
Hancock Lad Before Court House Hearing
In a probe at the Court House this morning a habeas corpus case was heard regarding a young girl, alleged abuse involving a man named Burne. The defense and prosecution presented testimonies as the matter advances toward further court action.
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Rave
Tinally
Maris Gram
Mra
Lie
Burratt
I Gravel
Grice
Stata'y
Ate
Torney
Moti
Burne
Inkrais
Fender
Novaeot
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