Patrols Out To Prevent New Attacks
Widespread wire-cutting raids blamed on Sinn Fein hit London and Liverpool areas early today. Telegraph wires cut in Uxbridge Hounslow Hayes and Harlington. four men arrested at Birkenhead for taking part in the raids. No casualties reported.
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London
Sinn Fein
Liverpool
Uxbridge
Hounslow
Hayes
Harlington
Linn Fenners
International Newe
Birkenhead
No Five Cent Loaf In Sight In Hagerstown
Hagerstown bakers respond to Secretary Wallace’s claim that a five cent loaf could return. They say many factors must improve before such a price. current local loaf sizes and costs keep bread cheaper here, with New York at 11 cents for 20 ounces and national averages around 10 3 10 cents per pound. Retail prices run higher, and few items in bread making will drop quickly, making prewar prices unlikely soon.
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Hagerstown
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
H. B. Clark
Caskey Baking Company
United States
New York
Auto Mishap Still Unsolved
Local police investigate a crash on the Smithsburg pike near Rohrer farm where a car with William Miller MoP license tags turned turtle, injuring two young women. Mechanics from a Smithaburg shop said they were hired to transport the vehicle to a city location. the vehicle and occupants were towed from the scene.
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Rohrer Farm
Smithsburg Pike
William
Mop
Boat party enjoyed by Williamsport High Junior Class
The Junior Class of Williamsport High School held a motor boat party on the canal last night with each member and a guest. Mrs. William Byron lent her motorboat for the event.
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Williamsport High School
William Byron
Jump In City Tax Rate To Be Fixed Tonight
William Logan and assistants prepare the new taxable basis at Hagerstown for tonight’s Mayor and Council meeting. The present basis of 19,524,163 is likely to rise, and the $1.25 tax rate may increase. The council will decide on appropriations for the Municipal Band and Free Library, possibly adding 3,000 and 1,000 respectively. A heated debate is expected over these funds, ending long-standing discussions.
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William Logan
Hagerstown
Smithsburg Alumni Banquet Highlights Community Ties
The Smithsburg High School Alumni Association held its first annual banquet in the high school building with 69 attendees. Music by Cavetown orchestra accompanied toasts from Miss Edna Donaldson class of 1916 and other alumnae. Rev. Hesse Lyda Lan street and Eugene Spessard spoke on duties to schools home and the student. Joseph Wolfinger delivered an address on Their Strenuous Endeavor.
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Smithsburg
Miriam Brown
Ferdinand Hesse
Lyda
Lanstreet
Eugene A. Spessard
Joseph W. Wolfinger
Babe Ruth Locked in Traffic Court for Speeding
Babe Ruth, famed New York Yankees slugger, was sent to the traffic court lock up for one day and fined 100 dollars after a second speeding offense. Magistrate House imposed the sentence, noting Ruth's prior violation.
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International News
New York
Babe” Ruth
New York Yankees
Trafic Court
Babe
Steck Heads Pastor's Federation President Election
The Rev. Dr. Charles F. Steck, pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Epiphany in Washington, was elected president of the Pastoral Federation at a meeting at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. He is a brother of the late Dr. John M. Steck of Smithsburg.
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Charles F. Steck
Lutheran Church of the Epiphany
Washington
Pastoral Federation
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Steck
John M. Steck
Smithsburg
Kramer Quits as Dry Head in Prohibition Service
Washington June reports Prohibition Commissioner Kramer has handed in his resignation and a successor is expected within 24 hours. Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair said Kramer was ready to resign since the new administration began but stayed on until a replacement is named.
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International Newsy
Washington
Kramer
Internal Revenue
Blair
Iramer
Contractor Hurt by Circular Saw at Silk Mill Site
David C. Miller, a Halfway contractor in charge of the silk mill project behind Fast Avenue, suffered a badly lacerated hand when his grip slipped and his hand was caught in a gasoline engine powered circular saw. Dr. Watkins treated him at the hospital. the injury is serious but expected to recover without loss of his hand barring complications. He returned home to Halfway last night.
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David C. Miller
Miller
Fast Avenue
D. A. Watkins
Dr Hoffman Secures Internal Medicine Chair in South Bend Clinic
Dr Robert V Hoffman of this city, previously with the United States inter-department social and hygienic board, joins the South Bend clinic to fill the chair of internal medicine. A Johns Hopking graduate, he is the son of Mr and Mrs William K Hoffman of West Franklin street and conducted clinics nationwide while with the governmental board. Direct ors Elected. Washington & Berkeley Bridge Co stockholders renewed the slate: Edward W Byron, Dr W S Richardson, D W Ruble, Henry Holeapfel, Major J C Byron, D J Davis, T A Brown, D K Cuahna and William Stake. Cherry Thieves. In Halfway area, several sour cherry trees at David Miller's residence were stripped of fruit valued at multiple gallons.
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Robert V. Hoffman
United States Inter-Department, Social and Hygienic Board
South Bend
Ind
Hoffman
William K. Hoffman
West Frankin Street
Johns Hopking Institute
Washington & Berkeley Bridge Company
Willame‘port
Edward W. Byron
W. 8. Richardson
D. W. Ruble
Henry Holeapfel
J. C. Byron
D. J. Davis
T. A. Brown
D. K. Cuahna
William Stake
Halfway
David
Miller
Elks delegation to press Harding for August Hagerstown fete
A Washington dispatch reports President Harding will meet with Representative Zihlman and a seven Elks delegation from Hagerstown today. They aim to invite him to attend the Elks celebration planned for next August in connection with the state Elks Association convention. Leaders include Leon R. Yourtee and committee members from Baltimore, Washington, and elsewhere. The president has not fixed a date and will decide based on his engagements.
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Daily Mail
Washington Today
Harding
Zihlman
Leon R. Yourtee
State
Elke’ Association
Hagerstown
Yourtee
Ellis
Leon R. Yourtes
D. J. Sales
BH. J. Murphy
Washington
Joseph Sales
Baltimore
Youth shot by crown forces at MacRoom scene
A youth was killed on June 8 at MacRoom after he ignored a halt order as crown forces fired on civilians. Military police wounded an old man during the Ballyvourney incident.
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Cork
MacRoom
Ballyvourney
Big Four to Vote on Scale for Pay Reductions
Chicago June 8 All members of the Big Four railroad brotherhoods nationwide will cast a tentative strike vote on July 1 to decide whether to accept or reject wage reductions ordered by the U S Labor Board on June 1. L E Sheppard president of the Conductors union announced the plan.
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Hicago
United States
U.S. Labor Board
L. E. Sheppard
World stands on brink of precipice says Harding
Washington June 8 President Harding warned at American University commencement that the world stands on the brink of a precipice and Americans must stay true to ideals. He urged against cynicism and tearing down plans before reconstruction and stressed the need for forward progress.
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International News
Washington
Harding
American University
British Offensive To Clean Up Silesia In Full Swing
Berlin reports the British offensive to clear Silesia is in full swing with Italian support. General Hunnencker plans a forward push from Gross-Strehlitz occupying Beuthen Koen Igsenuette and Kattowitz. Italians threaten Pless and Rybnik on the right flank as German volunteers stay in reserve.
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Berlin
Hunnencker
Gross-Strehlitz
Beuthen
Koen
Igsenuette
Kattowitcz
Pless
Rybnik
Hoefer
Chamber of Commerce and School Committee Meet Tonight
The Board of Directors and the School Committee of the Chamber of Commerce meet this evening to discuss topics related to the city schools. Superintendent B J Grimes will speak on the needs of Hagerstown public schools and suggest directions for the committee to pursue. A luncheon precedes the meeting. FAMILY REUNION. The Travinger family reunion is set for City Park on Wednesday August 17.
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Supt. Grimes
C. of C
Chamber of Commerce
Acholg
B. J. Grimes
Hagerstown
Travinger
British Ship in Atlantic Distress Calls for Aid
A British freighter Seaport reported in distress in the Atlantic by wireless message received through the Boston Chamber of Commerce. The ship, out of Montreal for Dublin, is believed to have struck an iceberg and researchers pursue its identity as several Boston ships operate in the ice zone. The report notes a fleet of ships in the area and continues the search for the vessel Seaport.
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International
Boston
Seaport
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Ssapoll
Montreal
Dublin
Movement to Replace Entente With a New Pact Grows in Europe
London reports a rising push in diplomatic circles for a binding Anglo French alliance to replace the strained Entente Paris says France welcomes the idea Marquis Curzon now favored by cabinet circles The plan aims to offer France security alternative to Wilson’s proposed defensive pact and to empower Britain to curb French ventures before they begin It seeks to stabilize European policy to restore American confidence in Europe
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Paris
Marquis Curzon
France
Wilson
Lloyd George
Clémenceaf
Senate
Great Britain
Foreign Office
America
Europe
Near Death After Ladder Fall At Home
Albert Hixon aged 62 a former foreman of the Landla Tool Co Waynesboro is near death from injuries after a fall from a ladder at his home. He has skull base fracture left jaw fracture 4 slit tongue burst eardrums and extensive bruises. His daughters and a son have arrived at his bedside from Philadelphia Hagerstown and Big Pool.
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Albert Hixon
Landla Tool Co
Waynesboro
Republican Committee Chooses Adams as Chair
John T. Adams of Iowa was elected chairman of the Republican National Committee at the first full meeting since the Chicago convention. Ralph Williams of Oregon named vice chairman. Will Hays offered his resignation as national chairman during the session. Meanwhile, J. G. Henry, a Western Maryland Railway conductor, fell 20 feet from a caboose at Miller Maryland and suffered a possible skull fracture, now in Union Protestant Infirmary Baltimore, condition reported as not serious.
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International Newa
Washington
John T. Adams
Iowa
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Ralph Williams
Oregon
Will
H. Hays
Adams
Miller, Md
J. G. Henry
Western Maryland Railway
Union Protestant Infirmary
Baltimore
Henry
Dr. Bush
Hampstead
Large cut in sight on Western Maryland railways
State legislature repeals the full crew law in Pennsylvania reducing train crews from three to two. The change is expected to cause a large layoff of railroad workers, with Western Maryland likely to be hit hardest due to proximity and volume of crosses into Pennsylvania. Ex-judge Lemen of Williamsport is reported improving after illness. Commencement trip to Easton for Bernard Kaplan at Lafayette College is noted for the Kaplan family from Niagara, Wisconsin.
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Pennsylvania
Maryland
Elk Kaplan
Eather Kaplan
Harry Kaplan
William Sport
Sam Kaplan
Flora
Niagara, Wis
Easton
Lafayette College
Bernard Kaplan
Skinned Knees in Play at City Park
Julia Hamilton, daughter of Mr and Mrs William T Hamilton, sustained painful knee injuries at City Park yesterday while playing with scouts. Bystander M Wagaman treated the wounds and took her home.
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Julia
William T. Hamilton
M. Wagaman
Lasker Accepts Chairmanship of the Shipping Board
Washington reports President Harding has named Albert Lasker to lead the Shipping Board with the office vacant since March. Lasker notified the President of his acceptance and pledged to bring order to the board’s chaotic months. In other news, Fairview hosts a district Sunday School institute on Friday June 10 at 8 pm with speakers Mrs Norman Sulverly and George B Young.
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International News
Washington
White House
Harding
Albert
Lasker
Chicago
Fairview
Mra
Norman Sulverly
County Elementary
Superntendent
George B. Young
Olear Spring
Executives Meet Washington County Farmer Assettle Committee
The executive committee of the Washington County Farmers Association will meet for the office of County Agent Day in the Ogart Redes Tharp ay evening.
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Washington County Farmer Assettle’ Tion
Tharp
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