1000 Acres Burned in Catoctin Hills Fire
A severe wildfire swept 1000 acres of timberland in the Catoctin Mountain area near Thurmont, Proflorlek County. Firefighters battled the blaze from the Quirank fire-tower as winds fanned the flames. Hundreds fled and livestock and crops suffered. some residents were overcome by heat while others returned to assess damage after a long afternoon of fighting the fire.
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Sera
Catoctin
Tanga
Thurmont
Pen-Mur
Herrea
Photira
Wildesnala
Investors in Steel Stock Hopeful After Receivership Claims
Investors in R. Steel fear losses as bankruptcy trustees report March totals of 5 479 447 in claims against 2 090 202 in liabilities. About 60 000 stockholders hold remainder assets of 3 080 144 while potential totals exceed 20 000 000. Receivers anticipate possible distribution in excess of 500 000 for Steel enterprises in the Dominion. A full statement is not feasible due to estate complexity. ANNOUNCE BIRTH Mr and Mrs Jane Riccitalli 401 W Franklin St announce the birth of a baby son at the hospital.
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Bavern
R. Steel Organization
Fnta
Ed Tonoy
Tuffalo Dlanoteh
Trunteen
Pie Catocian
Ateel Enterprises
Dominion
Aud
Janie Riccitalli
W. Franklin St
Bridge destruction halts Shriners trucks to Berkeley Springs
Harding reviews 25 000 Shriners trucks serving summer resort traffic on the Berkeley branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from Hancock to Berkeley Springs. The wooden bridge destruction blocks service, forcing Berkeley Springs 8 to be served only by auto and truck. replacement time is unknown.
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Berkeley
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Hancock
Berkeley Springs
Sell Beer In Philadelphia On Sabbath
Dry advocates report a scheme in Philadelphia to evade prohibition by allowing sale of beer and near beer on Sundays at prices from ten cents per house upward, signaling a shift in enforcement as readers are directed to page 10 for continuation.
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Wy International News Service
Philadelphia
Coimonstrancen
Mob Attacks Motorman After Boy Killed
New York June 6 A mob of about 1000, led by Solomen Hitzerburg's brother, attacked William Mongey the motorman who escaped to a nearby car barn. The boy was killed when he stepped from behind a mile of dirt, prompting the crowd to cry for lynching amid hysterical news coverage. A patrolman held the crowd at bay as Mongey fled to safety.
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Ity International News
Keryleey
New York
Solomen Hitzerburg
Williamt Mongey
Wiiueases
Waa
Mooney
Two Years In Prison And A $3,000 Fine For Frederick Driver
Frederick driver William Brightwell of Frederick Missouri was sentenced in Martinsburg West Virginia after being charged with five offenses including operating a vehicle under the influence and speeding. He received two years in jail and a $3000 fine and posted $14000 bail to appeal to the circuit court. The report notes further proceedings with a grand jury and related transportation and concealment weapons charges.
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Frederick Driver
International News Service
Martinsburg
W. Va
William “Bill” Brightwell
Frederick
Fred H. Baker
Brightwell
International News Services
Child's Leg Broken By Kick Of Horse
The night year old daughter of Aunt Mra Ebnar Summers near Komwp's Mill was injured at home when a horse kicked her leg. The blow fractured the bone and the injury required medical attention. The incident occurred on a Sunday afternoon and involved Ted Tichardson of Williamapart as the person who rode the horse.
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Oll
Ar Unt Mra
Ebnar Summers
Komwp
Horng
Ala
Brofan
Ted Tichardson
Williamapart
Harding Urges Global Fraternity at Shrine Convention
President Harding, speaking at the Imperial Council Shrine convention in Washington, urged spreading the American lodge spirit of fraternity worldwide. He prayed for universal fraternity to end war, stressing just dealing and respect for others under the Golden Rule. He said fraternities must stay within the bounds of law.
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Ny International News Service
Washington
America
Harding
Imperial Council of the
Shrine
Anid
Rotharbood
James
Hla Hearera
British Ships Seized By Reds in White Sea
Four British fishing trawlers were reportedly seized by Russian warships in the White Sea, a news agency report from Christiana said. The act signals rising tensions as wartime actions escalate along northern maritime routes.
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White Sea
Christiana Today
Procession of Shrines Parade Down Pennsylvania Avenue
Twenty five thousand Nobles of the Mystic Shrine marched past President Harding on Pennsylvania Avenue from Capitol to the White House in a three hour parade. The event drew an estimated 290000 guests, with 140 temples in colorful uniforms and bands contributing to a rainbow like display.
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Intereational
Washington, D. C
Mystic Shrine
Noble Warren C. Harding
Aladdin Temple
Columbus
Order
Banda
Prata
Presitent
Warding
General Pershing
Washington
Jally Lelé
Ayonlua
Canton Fire Destroys Hardware Co Building in $600,000 Loss
A three story Canton Hardware Co building in the downtown business district was burned today. The blaze began in the paint and oil department causing an estimated loss of $600,000. Fire departments battled the fire through the afternoon to control the flames.
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Ly International News Service
Canton
Ohio
Canton Hardware Co
Man Struck by Car in Williamsport Street Crossing
John D B Wolf of Williamsport was struck by an automobile driven by Frank Wing while crossing a street after dark. He suffered a light injury and remained conscious, though shaken, with the car moving slowly at the time. The incident left him nervous and in pain for several hours.
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John DB. Wolf
Williamsport
Frank Wing
Mato Alool
Mysterious Death Baffles Doctors In West Virginia Town
John W. McDonald 38 a Winchester electrician and active fraternal member died suddenly after being found unconscious by his mother at 2 AM. Doctors could not determine cause as all tests failed. Separate item notes a school commencement hour change and plans for a new building addition with a water color painting project.
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International News Service
Martinaburg
W. Va
Tune 3
Winchester
John W. McDonald
McDonald
Foreign Fruit And Produce Exchange Rass Branch Here
A branch of the Fruit and Produce Exchange of Great Britain Ltd will be set up in this city with Jott Chenoweth, local fruit dealer, in charge. Quagerstown will be a daily cable and direct wire information center with per barrel expense and market conditions supplied to growers. Growers will ship direct. H B W Swith, Glasgow branch manager, discusses plans with Chenoweth in Wyogerstown. The concern has 18 branches worldwide.
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Great Britain, Ltd
Jott Chenoweth
Quagerstown
H. BW. Swith
Glasgow
Scotland
Wyogerstown
Chenoweth
Six templars killed in Grand Trunk train wreck
Panic spread as a wreck on the Grand Trunk line near Dilland claimed the lives of six templars including two officers. The train carried about 90 Knights en route to a state convention. several patrols and commanders were reported dead or missing. Building permits show a two-story addition and a concrete block structure approved for 8x42 feet.
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Ity Intrenational News Service
Detroit
Grand Trunk Railroad
Urokun
Dilland
Mid
Thunnon
Con Mandorlea
Inlgitta
Omplara
Muskogon
Grand Rapid
St. John's
Tonk
Tonia Commaniory
Ihed
Ship doctors to regulate liquor on foreign vessels
Washington reports that after June 10 foreign ship doctors may demand permits from American port health officers for as much liquor as they deem necessary to stock for sick travelers. Treasury officials say this broad latitude will help foreign physicians avoid conflicts with their governments.
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My International
Washington
Treasury
France protests threats to strike seamen
Paris officials of major French shipping lines warned of a possible strike amid threats to detain ships if French vessels enter American ports. The dispute centers on crews receiving wine allowances and a related ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court affecting alcohol limits aboard ships.
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Uy International News Service
Paris
Pranch
Judge Wagaman Delays Ruling In Miller Habeas Case
Judge Wagaman held decision in the habeas corpus case seeking Wilbur F. Miller’s release on charges of attempting to commit criminal assault on 4 year old Clara May Lumm. Two witnesses testified Dr. H L Fairchild said no evidence of assault aside from a facial abrasion and a character witness backed Miller. The court said it would announce its decision on Thursday.
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Wagaman
Wilbur F. Miller
Clara May Lumm
Miller
L. Fairchild
Fairchild
Locust Invasion Expected Across Mountain North
Reports from districts north of the city warn of a planned invasion by seventeen year locusts this summer. Observers recall the havoc from four years ago as billions of locusts are said to appear from Blue Ridge regions to Winchester and Pen-Mar, threatening crops damaged by frost and other hazards.
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Blue Ridge
Pen-Mar
Glue Ridge
Winchester
Variely
Circuit Rider Dies In Duel Feud Across Virginia Hills
The Rev. B S Pierce a Cumberland hills circuit rider was shot and killed in Cumberland Court House Virginia amid a renewed feud. Wounded in the battle were Garrett brothers R O and L C Garrett. Four prisoners were moved to Lerma House of Correction: Francis Brown Hunter Beard Wilson Sill and Charles Clingan. Walter C Cecrist of Sylvan Pa is hospitalized with minor facial injuries from a neighbor incident.
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Nytutcenational
Richmond
B.S. Pierce
Cumberland Hills
Cumberland Court House
R-O
Garrett
L C
Lerma
House of Correction
Shell Taylor
Francis Brown
Hunter Beard
Wilson Sill
Charles Clingan
Walter C. Cecrist
Sylvan
Lalpying
Who Will Be The Boy Mayor And Boy Councilmen Of City
Election excitement centers on Hagerstown schoolboys voting in a Boys Week contest. Candidates, all youths, shake hands, seek organization support, and plan meetings. Voters must submit coupons and ballots by the closing time as primaries near.
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Hagerstown
Chan
Bown
MA Arhool Boya
Roy
Pisa
Car Goes Over Couple Escapes After Crash near Indian Springs
A couple escaped unharmed when their carriage overturned near Indian Springs yesterday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Denule oath of Washington state escaped the wreck. Witnesses reported a swift exit from the scene as a cur craft halted nearby and authorities arrived to assist.
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Myst
Denule
Washington
Indian
Sven
Iran
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Shriners
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Qty Infermational News Service
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BUY & Property
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Foreign Fruit and Produce Exchange
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France
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Mrs. Keating
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