Durkin Faces Trial Over Fatal Shooting of Federal Agent
Chicago jury prepares for the trial of Durkin, accused in the fatal shooting of federal agent Edwin Shanahan, whose death sparked a manhunt. The defense cites a possible motive involving money and claims the agent was a bandit. Three key female witnesses, including Irma Sullivan and Ruth Poleback, are expected to testify. Betty Werne and others linked to Durkin are also expected to be examined as the case unfolds in St Louis and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jone
Jethrough Waled
Marti J. Durkle
Wwice
Gwo
Clarice
Eilwin Shanutum
Durfin
Gt. Louis
Bhavahan
Durkit
Durkin
Debonair Durkin de
Serted
Iria Sullivan
Pacific Coast
Irma
St. Louis
Betty Wernes
DuvEio
Ruth Poleback
Storm Damage Report From Hagerstown Area
Severe thunderstorm swept the northwest into Haverstown yesterday afternoon. Roads and fields flooded as the storm moved southeast from Clear Spring toward Hagerstown. Trees were blown down and fences prostrated between Will Wamsport and Hayett's. telephones wires were knocked out. Rain drenched residents and many were caught in the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverstown
Will Wamsport
Hayett's
Clear Spring
Hagerstown
Keadysville
Washington guests join Hagerstown hosts for supper
Elected Mr and Md Howard Rowery of Washington attended a social gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs John Roney in Hagerstown and Mrs Daniel Seibert. The event brought together several local residents for an evening of hospitality and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MD Howard Rowery
Washington
John Roney
Hagerstown
Daniel Seibert
Power firm enjoined over Harpers Ferry waterpower deal
In Jefferson county circuit court a suit by Potomac River Corporation of Delaware seeks to compel Harpers Ferry Paper Company to honor an option given to James St Gloyd and later assigned to Potomac River. The case cites extensive surveys and negotiations over Shenandoah and Potomac river waterpower, with bids reportedly up to 510,000 dollars, and notes the pulp mill power plant serving Harpers Ferry and nearby towns.
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Jefferson County
Charlie Town
Potomac River Corporation
Delaware Corporation
Itileen
Cleveland
Harpers Ferry
Harpers Ferry Paper Company
James St. Gloyd
Cleveland, C
Ater
Wisconsin
Potomac Company
Potormad
Shenandoah
Pagersown
Harpers Perry Company
Robert Bulkley
Bulkley Building
James R. Gloyd
James G. Bachman
Potomac
Harters Ferry Paper Company
Starpers Ferry
Brunewick
Woverton
TOLERED YOUTH HELD
A colored youth named Archy Summers was held on a Monday for larceny related to allegedly stealing money from the cash register at Hennessey’s store on North Jonathan Street.
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Hennessey
Jonathan Sleset
Itimeton Parish Candle Grains Bid for Field Use
In Itimeton villagers continue the ancient custom of bidding for the parish field. One year’s use is offered as a crowd gathers with a candle lit. The person who is last to see the candle burn out is proclaimed the tenant.
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London
Itimeton
Blast Wrecks House and Sunday Gatherings Gone
A blast wrecked a house with no injuries reported. The article lists numerous locals including Richard and Alice, Mr. and Mrs John Wattensmith, Joseph McCoy, Ernest McElroy, Lloyd Suara, and others who were present or nearby during the incident. Several attendees traveling to Washington, D. C. and attending events are named, with mentions of graduates and family visits amid the disrupted day.
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Richard
Alice
Halfway
John Wattensmith
Walters
Joseph McCoy
Ernest McElroy
Lloyd Suara
Furey
Slater
Charlotte McCoy
Milbrey Downey
Thomas Hagerman
Gon
Thomas
Nellie Cavanaugh
Hagerstown
Folka
Mia
Homer J. Cavanaugh
Jerry Young
Rotary
George
Sharpsburg Pike
Joshua Logg
Washington, D. C
Welty
Washington School of Accountancy
Himer Cling
Hichard Fleming
Philadelphia
Marry Reynolds
John
Lilian
Mildred Keller Hankstown
Mite
Edward Wiseman
Haserstown
Cellera
Martha H. Darla
John Baler
McClure Baker
Mamie Kesselring
Mra
Petrie
Waynesharp
Albert L. Tloom
Eley Bloom
Tiedmanton
Public Schools Program Tasks Students for Year End Honors
The Downsville public schools plan a Thursday program on June 10 with prizes for scholastic and best declamation and certificates for regular attendance. Graduates include Thelma Marshall Teuth Long LiteIMe Ridenour Ralph Shipley Geraldine Cavanaugh George Dick Mildred Middlebault Tuth Rowland Reno Wallensmith. Other items note Women's Missionary Society activity, community visits, and local family updates.
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Downsville
Lane L
Thelma Marshall
Teuth Long
Liteime Ridenour
Ralph Shipley
Geraldine Cavanaugh
George Dick
Mildred Middlebault
Tuth Rowland
Reno Wallensmith
Women's Missionary Society
Christian Church
L. Downey
Charles
Fred
Isaac Long
Guernsey
Frante Farm
Waypestoro
Robert Betts
Henrietth
Taviniy
Tyre
Myron Lee
Eallery
Prtnk
Der
Mus
Thilph Moorbaker
Luther Davis
Pauline
Catherine
Andays
George Rhodes
Sonmel Hornbaker
Lewla Shipley
Retirement notice of Hudson family relatives in Washington BC
Residents of Washington BC report long service as sailors and family ties among the Lynch and Thoms households. Names include Mrs. Brown Laing Rev Rowland Acichirsd Cairbiay and daughter Wawene, Lorraine Thoms, Mrs Alice Lynch, Samuel Su James, Mr and Mrs Elmer Lynch, plus Frviih Lynch and children.
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Hinasporl
Brown
Laing
Rowland Acichirsd
Cairbiay
Wawene
Lorraine Thoms
Alice Lynch
Samuel
Su James
Elmer Lynch
Washington
Frviih Lynch
Hagerstown Visit Records Incomplete Text
Marina Cline and son visited Hagerstown with Yom Ory. The fragmentary note notes Hagerstown as the location of the visit with unclear details about dates or purposes.
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Tuachere la
Lemons and Skin Bleach Mixture Promoted
An old advertisement extols a lemon based bleaching solution for skin whitening. It describes mixing lemon juice with lap fm and Orchard Whites products, then shaking in a bottle. The claim promises a pale complexion, removal of freckles sunburn and tan with a self prepared lotion.
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McCardell Bros
iStorm
THE
Central Chemical CO
Tt. D. Mexee
Hagerstown, Md
R.A. Hutchizen
Unita Presistorian
Sharon
Dp. Tutchison
Board of Home Missions
Electric Eixtunss Central Garage & Electric Supply Company
Potomac St
Oly Cos
Harper's’ Ferry
Ohio
Tralph Lapstreet
Hoe
Canton
Gumsteads Wormsyrup
Ahlers
Santonln
Voorhees
ML D
Powerline
You
Crown Oil and Wax Co
Frederick Street
Machineton
Greenwalt Electric Supply Co
West Antietam Street
Genuine Willard Battery
Itera
Hagerstown Battery Co
Balto. St
Hagerstown Lumber Co
Frederick Noa
Danzer Lumber Co
Baltimore St
Fletcher
Ars
R&g Dept
N. Potomac St
Kodak Picture Developing
Heidwohl
Studio
Newberry’s
West
Washington Street
H. W. Hart Co
Baltimore Street
BUICK
Antietam Auto Sales Co
Washington St
Potomac Street
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