Millionaire Ward Faces First Degree Murder Charge
District Attorney Weeks plans to urge a grand jury to indict Walter Ward, former police commissioner, for the killing of Clarence Peters, a suspected blackmailer. The case centers on whether Ward acted justifiably when Peters was shot at Ward’s home during a social gathering. Investigators and witnesses, including Mrs Ward and neighbors, are expected to testify as the grand jury convenes.
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Ie United Pre and
White Plains
Walter 8. Ward
Clarence Peters
Ward
Peters
Alfred
Hook
L’ Ewspiper
Mra
Mrs. Waller
Walt
White Plaina
I. E
Glarevcy Peters
Diected Contractor W C Stouffer Dies at 63
W C Stouffer aged resident and contractor of this city died at his residence 134 East Franklin Street at 3 o clock today after injuries from a fall last Tuesday night. He was born November 12 1881 in Funketown and lived in Hagerstown most of his life. Survived by sons Harry F Stouffer F Howard Stouffer Clyde B Stouffer and Frank B Stouffer a daughter Mrs Eva Coontz and Mrs Elizabeth Stockslager. Funeral Saturday at 4 PM from the home with Rev J Bilward Moore officiating and burial in Roe Cel Cemetery.
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Williams. Stouffer
Franklin Street
Mc. Bloufer
Hagneatowe
Clircox
8. M. Ryoom
Funketown
Hagerstown
Hig Ufa
Talhoran
Valley Lodge
Knights of
Plfdad
Pythias
Huta
Harry Mo. Stouffer
F. Floward Stouffer
Bits
Mt. Atouffer
R. Roy Stouffer
Frank B. Stouffer
Iis City “Amt de
Clyde B. Stouffer
Ann Arbor
Mich
Eva Coontz
Big Ally
Elizabeth Stockslager
Vandown
Hovag
Rav
J. Bilward
Fug
Serbian police crush riot amid wedding rumors in Belgrade
In Belgrade on the morning of the wedding of Princess Maria to Prince Alexander, Serbian mounted police reportedly crushed a communist riot. About fifty followers were detained as chaos and rumors spread, prompting officials to consider declaring a two day holiday to curb unrest.
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Helgrade
Serbia
Juro
Belgrady
Khu Alexander
Maria
Runitaita
Palaga
Western Maryland Railway wage dispute set for June 26 hearing
The Railroad Labor Board schedules a June 26 hearing on wage contention between Western Maryland Railway Company shopmen and contractor work disputes. B M Jewel of the AFL argues the workers’ standing. Maryland officials say they lack standing after a prior strike. The board may also hear related cases, including Harbor Belt, with decisions to follow on the facts of each case.
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Plaan
Railroad Labor Board
B. M. Jewel
Tallway
American Federation of Labor
Weatern
Maryland Railway
Utampair
Maryland
Woalert
Hornood
New York
Kato May Be New Premier for Japan
Tokio report says Admiral Kato, who helped shape Japan’s stance at the Washington Arms Conference as part of the Japanese delegation, is considered a leading candidate for prime minister. Uncertainty remains as a formal government lineup has not been announced.
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Kato
Japan
Admiral
Washington Arms
United Peeany Tokio
Jane
Washington
Talalinalit
Peculiar Accident on Franklin Street Reported
A strange collision occurred before Roslyn apartments on Franklin Street when a Maryland Dairy truck veered and struck a porch after a steering defect. No injuries. both vehicles were badly damaged. Ming Bartha Negley, connected with the Allied Aluminum Co, returned home after a civic exhibit in Huntington, Pa.
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Roslyn Apartments
Kant Brankiin Street
Maryland
Ming Bartha Negley
Asoloupep
Aalco Rauinment Co
Duo Hluge Camars
Alan
Juniata Cottage
Huntington
Threatened Railroad Strike Set for July 1
Cincinnati June 8 The threatened national rail strike would start July 1 if ballots approve a walkout. Ballot return date moved up to June 25, signaling a strike could coincide with wage cut orders from the Railway Labor Board becoming effective.
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Cincinnati
National Rail
Railway Labor Board
Double Shooting At Marshall Hotel In Atlantic City
In Atlantic City at the Marshall Hotel early today Lola Gibson, 20, was wounded and Benjamin Ball of New York shot through the neck in a room. The girl told police Ball shot her then turned the revolver on himself. Ball, partly dressed, was confronted by officers. one bullet entered the left ear and exited upward. Miss Wilson was shot in the right leg and neck. Police say Ball had been drinking. Ball is expected to recover.
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Atlantic City
Lola Gibson
Benjamin Ball
New York
Marshall Hotel
Ball
Misa Wilson
Student dies in agony after dog bite at college
Manning, 24, of Trenton New Jersey, a student at Villanova College, died in Bryn Mawr Hospital after a stray dog bite on May 10. Doctors described the death as the most distressing in the institution's history as staff fought to restrain him in bed. Another note corrects a marriage license error in Alverko.
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Edarlek Manning
Trenton
N. J
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Manning
Villa Nova College
Doctora
Auren
Thousands Pay Tribute To Former Actress At Funeral
Thousands lined the avenue of march for Lillian Russell as a gunnery sergeant led the funeral procession from her Moore Point Breeze home to Trinity Episcopal Church. Dr. Edward Travera officiated, praising her stage success and later life, casket guarded by a wreath of President and Mrs. Harding, then laid in a temporary vault at Allegheny Cemetery as members of American Legion Post 28 stood guard.
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Antiea Breast
Pittsburgh
Lillian Russell
Moore ‘Point Breeze
Trinity Episcopal Church
Edward Travera
Trinity
Miss Russell
Harding slips away to Jersey for Princeton event
President Harding quietly left Washington for New Jersey where he planned a brief stay at the home of a prominent figure. He would attend the Princeton dedication of a battalion monument and receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from President Wilhhed of Princeton.
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Harding
Jersey
Princeton
Washington
Wrehington
Rarilou
N. J
Abe
Aowater Trelinghuyaan
Princeton Baltla
Lim
Wihhed
Soldier bonus blocked again amid stalled revival plan
A revived infantry bonus proposal faced a temporary halt today after Senator Williamn of Mississippi intervened to oppose the measure. The exchange centered on whether the report by Senator SonAONthat should be recognized, delaying progress and prompting calls for clearer action from the administration.
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Badua
Renator
Williamn
Miaataxippi Damocat
Aduator McCunibar
Lane and Miss McGowen Wed in Gardenville Pa
Mr and Mrs Brady McGowen announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Margaret R McGowen to J Clarence Lane son of Col and Mrs Will P Lane The ceremony occurred January 2 in Gardenville Pa and the couple will reside in this city
Strawberries Brought From Big Springe to Cumberland
Mrs. Karl W. F. Sluiber of Cumberland received baskets of natural size strawberries from her cousin W. P. Myers of Big Springe. About half the fruit measured three inches in diameter and all were sweet and delicate. Myers has over five thousand plants and expects ten thousand next season.
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Karl W. F. Sluiber
Gumberland
W. P. Myers
Big Springe
Myers
Eight Sailors Believed Dead Near Amurday Russia
A wireless message from Washington reports eight sailors of a New Orleans crew from No 8.8 sailing party are believed dead near Amurday, Russia. The last radio contact was off Sandy Point Amurday at 1.30 on June 4, with two days of searching yielding no trace.
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Washington
New Orleana
Amurday
Russia
Witgless
Midaing
Sandy Point
Aimurday
Luca
Suit on Audit in Court Today
The suit by Winer Rinck and John JT Woods Jr trading as Jack and Connavy against Hagerstown Welding and Auto Works was taken up in court this morning before Judge Frank G. Wagoner. Services claimed for making an audit are at issue. Omer T. Kastor represented Mack & Company and Miss Grace Gerbernd. Cleveland Crleo appeared for the defendant.
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Winer Rinck
John JT. Woods, Jr
Jack & Connavy
Hagerstows Welding
Tudge
G. Wagauian
Sorvices
Omer T. Kastor
Mack & Company
Misa Grave Gerbersnd
Cleveland Crleo
Hagerstown
Daily Mail Placed On St John’s Lutheran Church Steeple
A novelty for Hagerstown readers today features a Daily Mail placed atop the St John’s Lutheran Church steeple. The six inch clock driven cope belonging to TL M Moran of Fairmont, West Virginia, will aid readers as they inspect the paper from the ground.
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St. John’s Lutheran Church
Hagerstown
Daily Mail
St. John's Lutheran Church
Cle Cope
TL M. Moran
Fairatont
W. Va
Jia Myaqual
Irish Town Shelled as British Advance Captures Belleek
London dispatches report British troops captured Belleek after a British air arm and artillery assault. Two hundred infantry supported by artillery entered the town early today, with Republican defenders retreating into Free State territory. Conferences on the Southern Ireland situation resumed in Dublin as authorities said conditions improved.
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United Presay
London
Belleek
Belfast
Dublin
Dulin
Free State
Auto transaction explained by Dr Wade and Leibowitz
Dr J H Wade and Samuel Leibowitz face questions over a Cadillac sedan purchase in 1919, with Governor Ritchey seeking public explanation. State Prison Control records show 66 045.19 spent on state goals for the years 1919 1924 and 1926, including bids and direct buys.
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Wuthert. Wade
Democratic State Central Committee
State Board of Prison Control
Samuel Leibowitz
General Wholesale Grocery Company
Ritelia
Wade
Cadilac Aedan
Leibowits
Mugen O'Dunne
Ritehle
Ue State Board of Prison Control
Thieves Enter Renner Store During Night
Thieves last night entered the confectionery hardware store of George Renner on Dale Street and Reynolia Avenue, escaping with $60 in merchandise and about $15 in cash. The robbery occurred between 11 PM and 7 AM. Sheriff Ritua conducts the investigation as Renner found the break on opening morn.
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George Renner
Dale Street
Reynolia Abley
Nome Lima
Bodies of 64 Heroes Returning Home
New York June 8 64 soldiers who died in the war or while serving with the occupation army were en route to their respective destinations aboard the Transport Somme. The time extension for applications by parents made it possible to bring back these bodies for burial as arrangements proceeded.
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York
Army of Occupation
Tranaport
Somme
Narenty
Settle Boulevard Question Delays City Meeting
A special meeting of the Mayor and City Council is called for tonight to decide one way or another on the proposed Manorial Boulevard project. Mayor Bowman announced the gathering as the city’s deadlock on the issue has stretched nearly five years with repeated postponements. The council aims to resolve the plan amid mounting local debate and a potential vote.
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Bowman
New Wirtern Wavelopment Company Incorporated
A new company is formed with 6000 dollars capital at 6 dollars par value. Address listed as 15 North Jonathan Street. Purpose stated as engaging in real estate and related ventures with individuals named Kendall and others associated.
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Wirtern Wavelopment Company, Inc
North Jonathan Street
Haghncorporatud
Soha
Whitinara
Fea Ko Kendall
Floward
Martoiag
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