Wall Of Fire Destroys Logging Camps In Northwest
Forest fires sweep Northern Washington and Oregon as logging camps burn near Corbett and Orchards with crews fleeing. One firefighter died trapped at Cotur Falls. Smoke drifts toward Portland as winds push flames across dry districts.
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Portland
Obe
Washington
Cotur Falls
Aames
Orcharda
Columbia River
Tla
Corbett, Ore
Ord
Corbett
Wimbora
Anti Forces Attack Asuncion Amid Paraguay Turmoil
Buenos Aires report says antiadministration forces led by Col. Chierita attacked Asuncion, Paraguay's capital, amid political disturbances. Diplomats met in Asuncion seeking reconciliation but the president rejected offers to use diplomats to mediate.
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Buenos Aires
Jina
Chierita
Asuncion
Paraguay
la Nation
Chierife
Painter Hurt In Fifteen Foot Fall At Work
Williamenton fainter employed by Reynold Sign Company suffered a right arm fracture a broken thumb and severe gash plus minor injuries after a swinging ladder collapsed at a roof work site. He tumbled about fifteen feet through a frame landing near a doorway and received hospital treatment.
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Williamenort
Reynold
Thin City
Jamison Cold Store and Door Company
Cursttun
Sud
Resolution to Probe Laxity Is Blocked by House Panel
Washington June 1 The Wood rif Johnson resolution calling for an investigation into alleged laxity by the Justice and War departments in prosecuting war grafters met its death today. The House Rules Committee voted 7 to 4 to revoke its action from May, after initially advancing 1 to 5 for a full inquiry.
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Washington
Woodrif-Johnson
Department of Justices
War Department
House
Belfast Death Toll Surges After Sectarian Attacks
Belfast reports a 24 hour death toll of 18 with John Kane a truck driver killed after being dragged from his seat on York road. A year old boy and a constable were among the injured. In all, 31 others were wounded and two morgue deaths were confirmed.
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Belfast
John Kane
York Road
Bagidos
John Jennings
Fear filibuster delays bonus bill in Senate
United Press reports in Washington on June 1 that a potential filibuster may indefinitely delay Senate consideration of the four billion dollar subler bonus bill. Senator McCumber, chairman of the Finance Committee, said the measure would not end until an understanding is reached to prevent a filibuster against it.
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United Brean Washington
Senate
Finance Commintes
McCumber
Fubuster Agati
Bass Fishing in River Begins Today
The Pas Comat river runs high this morning delaying bass fishing. Only a few sportsmen attempt lines as river levels hover two to three feet above normal. An expected rise in activity is anticipated once levels fall back to normal. Reverend Upton Gat of Philadelphia, formerly of WRTRA, has been invited to address the event.
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Pas Comat
Taxable Basis and Net Gain for Washington County Levy
Washington county officials led by Clerk L L Bowers and Tax Assessor Guy L Gantz announced the taxable property basis at 50 237 492 with a net gain of over 800 000 for the annual levy. They noted deductions reduced potential gains and indicated the upcoming tax rate will be slightly higher than last year’s 1 10.
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Washington County
L. L. Bowers
Guy L. Gantz
Board of County Commissioners
Ina
Rudolph Valentino Fights Bigamy Charge in California
Rudolph Valentino opened his defense today against bigamy charges stemming from his marriage to Winifred Hudnut. He argues the Mexicali ceremony was legal outside the United States, while prosecutors claim he and Hudnut lived as a bigamist within California. Powerful film interests are reported backing the star in his fight.
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Los Angeles
Rudolph Valentino
Winifred Hudnut
Perfume King
Jean Ackur
Wes
Hanby
I Court Vere
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Missy Hudout
United States
Mexicali
Biganous
California
Star In Bis
Page to Speak Here at Hagerstown Event
William Tyler Page author of The American's Creed will address the Conference on Situation of Armaments in Hagerstown. The event, part of a nonpartisan education campaign by The Conference Club, aims to promote an enlightened American opinion. Local ceremonies include school graduation promos and a Spectacular Chemistry lecture at St Pauls church.
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St. Paul's M. EL Church
J. J. Porter
William Tyler Page
Hagerstown
Frederick
Markell
D.A.R
Page
Maryland
Francis Scott Key
St. Paul's Methodist, Episcova Church
Speeding Fines Reported In Morning Court
Motor cycle Patrolman Divina arrested on North Potomac Street. J Artelman paid a $6 fine after a hearing before Justice Ebeltner in police court for speeding.
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Divina
North Potomac Street
J. Artelman
Costa
Justice Ebltner
Workman Injured In Ditch In Washington Street Area
A laborer was struck on the head by a stone while trenching on West Washington Street. Antonio Damera sustained a minor injury this morning, with the incident linked to the ongoing ditch work. Local court hearing related testimony proceeds, naming Van Valkenberg Ugtoresse and Amoraoyd as involved parties. Parents Mend Mrs Howard Statvor and others attend the event.
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West
Washington
Antonio Damera
Thy’ Sawerage Caumtyalon
Four Western Maryland Engines Sent for Repairs
Four more W M engines were dispatched to repair shops for heavy work under a contract with the T Maldwig Locomotive Works. Two are Matlets, one 700 type and the fourth a 60 type, sent to Ildygiona Ta willy for overhaul. Port Poylartan looming as completion point.
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Western Maryland Railroad
T Maldwig Locomotive Works
Ildygiona
Tawilly
Western Maryland
Port Poylartan
Arneans
Three Brunswick youths on trial for cottage break in
Three Brunswick youths Harry and Joseph Allgire and Hyandus Mathias faced trial before Judge Frank Wagaman on charges of entering Thomas B. Sweeney’s summer cottage near Hancock last fall and stealing contents including linen. Charles Porter testified for the state as co-defendant. The men deny the charges as Senator Mish and Snyder and Allen Wood defend them. State's Attorney Wolfinger led the case. Also in court, George Jackson charged with larceny from Daniel Mathew. Walter Stum convicted of failing to support his two children. Frank Zakaridis pled guilty to operating a gambling house on appeal from Justice Helm, fined 250 dollars.
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Brunswick
Harry and
Joseph Allgire
Hyandus Mathias
Frank G. Wagaman
Thomas B. Sweeney
Washington
Hancock
Inen
Charles Porter
F. W. Mish
J. O. Snyder
Allen Wood
Frederick
Wolfinger
Wagaman
George Jackson
Daniel Mathew
Weverton
Walter Tt. Stum
Irank Zakardis
Justice Helm
Memorial Service at River View Cemetery Next Sunday
Potomac Lodge No. 66 Knights of Pythias of Williamsport will hold memorial services at River View Cemetery next Sunday at 2 o'clock. The lodge meets at the castle at 10, then marches to the cemetery led by the Knights of Pythias Band. Speakers include Grace Gerber and Raymond J. Funthouser of Hagerstown and Reverends Seymour and Gardner of Williamsport. A musical program features two solos by Catharine Hurd. graves of deceased members will be decorated.
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Knights of Pythias
Williamsport
Riverview
Knights of Pythins
Grace Gerber
Raymond J. Funthouser
Wagerstown
Charles B
Irish Leader Defies British Ultimatum in London
London dispatch reports Eamon de Valera defying Churchill and Britain over Ireland's peace treaty. He rejects English authority to dictate Irish actions, asserting Ireland’s independence and denials of oath requirements. Northern sectarian tensions rise as Ulster premier Craig meets Churchill ahead of talks with Lloyd George.
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London
Eamonn de ‘Valera
Inston Churchill
Ireland
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de Vinera
United Presa
House of Commons
Tor
Churchill
Great Britain
Nce
Jamies Craig
Ulster
Londonderry
Winston’ Churchill
Lloyd George
Arthur Gridity
Wales
Coal Costs 10 Percent Less During Strike
Washington June 1 The public will pay 1¢ to 16 percent less for oil during the strike under an agreement between Secretary Hogger and non union bituminous operators. Prices to consumers will be based on 23 per ton at the mines. The central committee in Washington will coordinate distribution. local sale prices range from 2.46 to 3.50 in various districts.
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America
Comimerte Hogger
Department of Commerce
Gald
Heaver
Central Committee
Foreign trade still on the decline report shows
United States commerce data indicate continued drop in trade. April exports reached 81,899,099,555 while imports totaled 217,073,332, with prior April figures at 254,579,325 for comparison. The report from the Department of Commerce highlights a shrinking trade balance and reduced net shipments.
Fifty Million Dollar Slash In Pay Of Shop Employees
United Press reports two grievances drive a looming strike as the A F of L railroad department readies strike ballots. The Railroad Labor Board faces further pay cuts totaling sixty million dollars, following a prior fifty million cut to maintenance of way workers. Details name machinists blacksmiths metal workers boilermakers electrical workers and carbon ore fitters.
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R. R. Department of A. F. of L
United Press
Chicago
U. S. Railroad Labor Board
Railroad Department
The
A. F. of L
Bert Jewell
Railroad Board
Tat
Jewell
Bord
Grand Officers Plan Pythian Meet in Hagerstown
Grand Chancellor Herbert C. Blake and other Knights of Pythias grand officers will attend a survey meeting in the Pythian Castle in Hagerstown tomorrow evening. Statewide progress boosts expectations for Washington County activity following successful efforts elsewhere. Charlies J. Davis of Williamsport had a growth removed from his ear in a local operation. The May voluntary membership drive in WV MO A is reported to recruit boys and rich families.
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Herbert C. Blake
Grant Loge of Knights of Pythias of
Maryland
Charlies J. Davis
Willamsport
Morchant
Formoi
Georga Updoara
WV. MO. A
Greenwald’s Truck Wrecked by Fire
A Greenwald’s Community Market delivery truck on the Sharpsburg pike near Hagvratown caught fire and was wrecked. Driver A Murray escaped unharmed as local efforts to save the vehicle failed.
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Greenwald
Hagvratown
Sharpsburg
Opuhl de Oxyn
A. Murray
Tnhay
Erith
Parent-Teachers Association Holds Regular Meeting
At the Gerard street Howard Street school the Parent Teachers Association held its regular meeting. Officers were elected: President Mrs Joseph McLanguli vice president Robert Rohrer secretary Mrs Cecila F Gatelins treasurer Miss Mary Sherley. About fifty members attended. The association set monthly meetings and urged parent attendance. the next meeting is June 30 at 2 o clock in the Howard Street school.
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Gerend
Agaveration
Howard Street
Joseph McLanguli
Robert Rohrer
Cecila F. Gatelins
Mary Sherley
Tas
Hows Lard Street
Waterworks Special Election Hours Set in Williamport
Meyer Taylor and the Town Council of Williamport fixed the hours for a special election next Tuesday to vote on waterworks bonds. Polls open at 9 AM and close at 7 PM. Isaac G. Bumbarger named judge and Alvey Kayhey clerk. The water proposal drew strong debate with broad support for installing the system. Attendees included Dr. W. S. Welardson of Willisport and noted local figures.
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Meyer Taylor
Williamaport
Isaac G. Bumbarger
Alvey Kayhey
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