Sunday Ball clash delays Baltimore park ordinance vote
A heated City Council hearing in Baltimore focused on a proposed Sunday recreation ordinance. Advocates argued parks should be open for sports, while opponents cited biblical and moral concerns. The committee rejected the ordinance and sent it for a third reading, with a court injunction planned to block a ballot referendum.
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Conton
Balto
Preachrra
Spencer
Wot. W. McKenzie
St. Elizabeth's
Tmrmett W. White
R Ecreation
Leggar
Davis
W. Ft. UL
Eshuwt
Levin
Cornell
Benham
Minleterial Union Agaimst
Minieterial Union
Davie Wri
Kelly
Peorle
Ube
Finals at Tome Honored Graduates Amid Commencement
Julga John C. Rose spoke at the Tome School commencement in Port Deposit Maryland in June. Diplomas were awarded to graduates including Wilfred Pyle of Willulelon Hallett Thorne of Chicago John H. Howin of Parklon Albert Govis Wuer of dipgerstown Eugene V. Weotus of Winchester. The program featured music invocation benediction by Rev A W Sen-Pate, awarding of distinctions by Plentis A. Baker, and Judge Rose delivered the commencement address urging government reform and civic duty.
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Port Depoart
Nates
Tom Schnot
Wilfred Pyle
Willulelon
Hallett Thorne
Chicago
John H. Howin
Parklon
Albert
Govis Wuer
Dipgerstown
Eugene V
Weotus
Winchester
A. We Sen- Pate
Episcopal Church
Mort
Y Plentis A. Baker
Veone Behonl
Tudee Jonn
Rose
U.S
Hienne
William H. Heyser Victory Marked by Narrow Escape
In a tense contest, Mary Wande narrowly escaped a risky scenario as Heyser secured a noteworthy win. The event showcased intense effort and strong performance from involved participants amid challenging conditions.
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Fila
Mary
Outdated Ledger Closes With Shaky State Names
Fragmentary OCR reads list like SKAMS and McKRE amid garbled lines. Names and places unreadable, leaving an incomplete notice that preserves the rough outline of a civic or legal item without clear action or date.
Wild Kansas farmer slays daughter then dies in shootout
George Becker, 64, after setting his Humboldt farm ablaze and firing at family and neighbors, killed his daughter Lena and fatally wounded Dan Miles. A pursuing posse wounded Becker, who died later. Another son and grandson witnessed the tragedy as flames consumed buildings and livestock.
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Hannon Reed
Berkeley Place
Martinsburg
Humbilde
Kansas
Dan Miles
Miles
Upshur County
W. Va
Humboldt
George Becker
Lena
Dain Miles
Cnet
Becker
Mn Posse
John Becker
Paul Pitme
Cfilema
Grimnison
Joby Baker
Dan
Bert Miles
Wilbur
Bert Miley
Posse
Tne
MILLER BRYAN FAMILY NOTES AND LOCAL ADS
The notice announces the death of Mildred Bryan at a Brantd entown Elm. surgery for appendicitis occurred Sunday. The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness. Also includes a special meeting notice for Wiret lose Fire Co at 2:34. Various local ads list seeds, poultry netting, leather cases, records, and merchandise offered by Gant’s Mimic Store at 30 Washington St.
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Mildred
Stoulfer
Childern
Wiret Lose Fire Co
Sale of West Virginia lands urged to pay state debt
Washington January 6 The Grate of Virginia asked the Supreme Court to order seizure and sale of West Virginia property to satisfy a 12,393,000 judgment in the Virginia debt dispute. Only one precedent exists, a marshal sale to satisfy North Carolina bonds. the judgment in that case was paid before sale. Attorney General Lilly of West Virginia argued that the state, not in regular session, cannot yet act. he noted additional property not solely used for public purposes could be levied.
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Washington
Virginia
Suprems Court
West Virginia
Vetara
Division of
Lilly
West Wirsinth
Auto Strikes Fence In Greencastle Taxi Crash
Paul Myers rented a Sennell’s Chambersburg taxi for a trip. On return, the auto crashed into a fence near Greencastle injuring occupants. The unnamed driver faces reckless operation charges in Greencastle. Car damage included a torn wheel, three exploded tires, and axle injury. Fresh Ford parts advertised by Leigh Motor and Tire Co.
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Greencastle
Paul Myers
Sennell
Chambersburg
Autc
Rollex Skates in Week Ahead Board Meet
Notice for Sunday event at 6 48 Washington Street. McKer expected to headline. Event highlights include a 35 peak record and large crowd anticipated.
Help the Festival Sees Mir Knau ss Our Band Leader
Hagerstown June 1, 1916. The Mail editor receives a letter praising Mir and pledging support from Munie band leader Vermond Knau ss and the Municipal Festival. The note urges community backing to ensure a grand festival, stressing local pride and cultural advancement. Also reports Hulls Garage selling Overlands to residents and deliveries to J F Wfieldy and H D Newman subagents.
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Hagerstown
Muniepal
Thas
Hegerstown
Vermond Knauss
Gunman Hints Reunion at Billy Sunday Tabernacle
John F. Lazin, a convicted gang member, attended Billy Sunday Tabernacle meetings after release on bond pending appeal. A separate suit against Minnesota & Western Railway resulted in a verdict for $460 to a plaintiff who claimed his dwelling burned from sparks emitted by a railroad engine.
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Kansas City
John F. Lazin
Billy Sunday Tabernacle
MN. & W. Railway Company
John
Agiionby
Charles Town
Sipe receives five year term for poison candy case
In Harrisonburg Virginia Mrs Margaret Sipe of Grothes was convicted after confessing to sending poisoned candy to Lillie Kyger and her aunt Hattie Bougher. Judge Haas sentenced her to five years in the penitentiary while her daughter Lessie Sipe stood by. The court noted premeditation and indicated potential for earlier release on good behavior.
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Harrisonburg
Margaret Sipe
Grothes
Haas
Lemoor Sipe
Lessie Sipe
Lessie
Kgger
Vaas
Lillie Kyger
Hattie Bougher
Kyger
Mira
Alpe
Hillmen Shoot Up Church Near Jackson Ky
A deadly church shooting near Jackson Kentucky leaves one man dead and seven injured. Green Noble was killed and Boozer Pugate fatally wounded as gunfire erupted when officers attempted arrests during a disturbance at Leatherwood precinct church.
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Jackson
Green Noble
Boozer Pugate
Leatherwood Prec
Noble
Gem and Blizzard Ice Cream Freez Era at Ammert Hardware
An item from Ammer t hardware Co notes a Gem and Blizzard ice cream freez era for plant and shrubbery trantea, with Ernest W. Miller Seodeman OG listed as a point of contact or source reference.
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Ernest W. Miller
Seodeman, OG
Amusements at the New Academy feature five part photodrama
The New Academy shows One Day a five part sensational love drama, plus two comedies Wednesday and Thursday including The City of Illusion and The Social Writatum episode six The Masta Swindlove, with stars Marin Bafa and Olga Kirby. A final five act Tangled Hairs and Charlie Chaplin Police close the bill as crowds jam Broadway in New York for Where Are My Children later also shown.
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NEW Academy
Elinor Glyn
Switzerland
Paul Verdaynes
Thia Prieran
Tllusion
Albatar Coat
Mignon Anderson
Paula Shap
Ihe
Marin Bafa
Olliia Kirby
Charli Chaplin
New York
Globe Theatre
Broadway
Burdeat
Clergs
Sensationa
Tyrone Power
Marla Watcamp
Sudden Riches Play At Colonial Theatre This Week
A proto play titled Sudden Riches by E. Richard Sebayor will be staged at the Colonial theatre on Wednesday June 7. Cast includes Robert Warwick, Clara Whipple and Gerdan Holmes in a wartime setting exploring sudden wealth as a dream.
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E. Richa
Sebayor
Goldfor
Dther
Colonial Theatre
Weilinsday
Robert Warwick
Clara Whipple
Gerdan Holmes Ty
Jending Oles
Bootleg Stamps Drop After Court Ruling in Charleston
June 6 Charleston reports bootleg stamps for liquor have fallen from 2.60 and 4.8 per pint to 1 and lower after a Supreme Court injunction blocked carrying personal baggage. Prohibition officers patrolling the borders were recalled.
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Charleston
Supreme Court of Wo
Fell From Tree Injures Young Son in Yard Incident
Tray, son of Mr wed Mew Gharies May, Ridge avenue, fell from a cherry tree in the yard onto a mower, injuring his mouth and feet. He was attended by Dr HL Kudyley and remained under care as the carious report notes.
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Tray
Gharies
Ridge Avenue
HL Bl
Kudyley
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Ford Sla Cubits
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Reatio
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Licht
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Knauss
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Harry Shank
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Thomas Friend
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Ammert Hardware Co
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Ofve Pay Services Ag
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W. M
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Tain Canal
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Ruud Mfg. Co
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