Bloodhounds Track Axe Fiend Murder Trail
Bloodhounds patrolled the area near a swamp as investigators hunted the axe man who killed Alice Mallett. Police collected fingerprints from suspects while Captain I. J. Harmon led perimeter work. Witness Robert Jackie, linked to a past crime, may testify as the case unfolds.
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Jackson
Keafiend
Alice Mallett
Startip
Toithe
Mda
Vatuatita
Harman
Ptrte Constabulary
Jackie
Waa
Thieves Loot Churches of Gold Chalices in Two Incidents
Portsvill LM June 10 Aars ten church robberies reported near St Clair with gold chalices totaling about 2900 dollars and other church items missing No forced entry found as intruders entered by entering without breaking in Three chalices valued at 1000 dollars taken from Ac Mivkaul'y Charity and several items from Bt Nicholas Church Also a strong earthquake was felt in Salinas at 0 57 am with no damage reported.
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United Prong
Portsvill LM
St. Clair
AC Mivkaul'y
Nicholas’ Church
Walsh Plans Prosecution in Coal Price Probe
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts said federal prosecution of coal operators who raised prices since Secretary Weaver set a $3.50 per ton maximum on May 20 is possible. If evidence shows price fixing since then, the committee will forward facts to the attorney general for indictment.
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Hog United' Prem
Washington
Walal
Masaachusatta
Ador ii
Special ‘Committee
Weaver
Aak
Walah
Conductor Fatally Falls Near Rail Yard Parade
The body of Chrias Jacob Smith, a 65 year old Western Maryland Railway yard conductor from Cumberland, was found near the Cumbar lant and Pennsylvanva railroad racketers. His cook and fireman's bag were found 109 feet from the spot where he is believed to have fallen during a parade. A suspect suggests robbery in sleep led to the wandering and fatal fall at the tunnel portal.
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Frobtburg
Cumbarlant
Pennsylvana
Churias
Iacob
Siplth
Western Maryland Railway Yard
Alahoma
Cumberland
Maryland Staly Firemen's Association
Smith
Cumberland Hoap Company
Hia
Thara Ja Ronson
State Eagles Elect Officers at Seventh Maryland Convention
Brunswick hosts the next annual meeting of the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Maryland with about 160 delegates attending the Frostburg convention. State President Robert G. Whiter and officers from Baltimore, Cumberland, Frederick, and other towns preside as delegates elect officers and plan activities for the upcoming year.
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Brunswick
Eagles of Maryand
Solaion
Frostburg
Robert.g. Whiter
Fraderick
H. Richhard
Lonaconing
Proaklant
Senators Rally Behind McCumber Soldier Bonus Bill
southern and western senators pledge near unanimous support for the McCumber soldier bonus bill after the inclusion of an amendment funding an $800 million reclamation project and compensation provisions for veterans. Oregon’s Benaror Medary voices support while move prompts cross state backing from intermountain and western states for early Senate consideration.
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Benaror Medary
Oregon
Arson and Bomb Blazes Hit City Amid Gangs Turmoil
Turmoil erupts as arson and bomb attacks resume in Alfred Street and surrounding blocks. Three store buildings sustained damage with several injuries reported. police warn residents to avoid the area while investigators search the scene.
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Alfred Stront
Aators
Chichortor Atraot
Thorn
Second Masked Mob Outrage In 48 Hours Stirs Town
June 10 reports describe a second masked mob attack within 48 hours. Ollie Crompton was abducted from his Williamaport home and flogged by a masked group accusing him of bootlegging, warning him to stop. No arrests reported.
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United Prous
Anderson
Robert Sulivan
Miss Ruby
Floyd
Fire Battle at Eclipse Plant Tank in Franklin
Several hundred employees of the Eclipse Plant of the Atlantic Refining Company battled a thunderstorm sparked blaze that started in a 36,000 barrel gasoline tank. The fire raged overnight and was still burning fiercely the next day with an estimated loss of $100,000. Much gas was saved by pumping it from the tanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Eclipse
Atlantic Refining Company
Weather forecast predicts relief from heat wave across regions
The June heat wave is expected to ease today through Sunday as the Weather Bureau reports a cooling trend. New England and northern areas will see temperatures drop this afternoon and tonight with relief spreading to the Pacific Coast and most of the country thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Minister To Face Charge Of Murder
Eighteen additional jurors, mostly farmers, have been drawn for a Jefferson County murder case. The defendant Wilbur ta fw fait in the Jef ferson county town with seven other murder defendants. He stands charged with murder in a federal case arising from an armed incident in West Virginia. Trial set for Charles Town.
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Martinsburg
Maat
W. Va
Charles Town
Toundor
Wilbur
Jefferson County
Povera
Paapta
Virginie Mitari Uhyongi Kasawha
Logan
Brethren Church Holds Thirtieth Annual Conference
Over one hundred delegates from the Brethren Churches in the Maryland Virginia District gather for the thirtieth annual conference at Bethlehem Church south of Hershey on June 14 and 15. Rev. Dr. J. M. Tombaugh of Hagerstown is moderator with Rev. Koouts of Union Bridge as secretary, and the program covers each branch of church work.
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Maryland
Virginia
Bethlehem Church
Yaeterday
J. M. Tombaugh
Hagers'town
Or, Koouts
Union Bridge
Robe to hear gases in court on Volstead act charges
More than 75 defendants are to appear before Judge John O. Mesa in the United States Court regarding violations of the Volstead act. Hobart R. Garman, United States Attorney, announced 55 cases were paid yesterday, all involving liquor violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Mesa
United States
Hobart R. Garman
Aited Staten Vidtret
Torney
May reopen the Newberry case soon
A Senate inquiry moves toward reopening the Newberry case as insurgent factions seek new evidence to link the former senator to wartime campaign ventures. The pursuit focuses on materials not previously presented in Michigan courts, with supporters citing ongoing investigations.
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Tasient
Newberry
Senate
Truman IH
Michigan
Thieves Loot J W Gilson Grocer Store on Pennsylvania Ave
The lock was forced at night on the front door of J W Gilson and Company groceries at 43 Pennsylvania Avenue. Thieves looted candy and tobacco worth about 26 dollars. The theft was discovered when the store opened this morning. Police have no definite identification of the culprits but suspect several local youths observed loitering nearby.
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J. W. 8¢al and. Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ivy Leaf Inspires Poem At Slot Reformed Church
Luelis C. Beard of Hagerstown wrote The Jvy Leafs Message inspired by an ivy leaf seen at a window during Reaper services at Slot Reformed Church. The piece appears in Elita week’s Reform ed Church Messenger, referencing Rev. De. J. Spangler Klétter longtime pastor of the church.
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Jvy
Luelis C. Beard
Hagerstown
Elita Week
Reformed Church Messenger
Slot Reformed
de. J. Spangler Klétter
Memorial Service to Honor Lodge Members Tomorrow
Aaron Lodge of Old Fellows of Williamsport will hold an annual memorial service tomorrow afternoon. The lodge will meet at the hall at 2 o'clock and march to Riverview Cemetery for exercises led by the Knights of Phthins Band. Rev Dr Upton Barr of Philadelphia will deliver the memorial address and participate in the program.
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Aaron Lodge of Old
Williams Port
Riverview Cemetery
Knights of Phthins
Upton Barr
Philadelphia
Petition Sent to Labor Board Over Maryland Strike
A citizen committee from Hagerstown sent a petition to Ben Hooper and Railway Labor Board members in Chicago. It asks the board to review the Maryland Railroad strike and urges jurisdiction for a hearing set for Tube 26.
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Committee of Citizens ‘of
Hagerstown
Ben Hooper
Railway Labor Board At
Chicago
Waat‘orp Maryland Railroad
Atrik‘ora
Plot to Murder Mexican Leaders Sparks Uproar
Report details a planned kidnapping and murder of Mexican leaders in the United States with alleged involvement of agents. It mentions deaths of General Luis Binngo and Col. Aurelia Martinez in Laredo, and notes a police response amid chaotic claims and a separate theft incident near a Dr Wenver’s residence.
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Antonio
Juno
United States
Luis Binngo
Aurelia Martinez
Larado
Frank E Reese dies after hospital bullet wound
Frank E Reese died at 4 o clock this morning in Washington County Hospital from a self inflicted bullet wound after a failed attempt to shoot his wife Mrs Reese and a subsequent tragedy. The story details a romance filled with love, betrayal and family tragedy with Mrs Reese and her year old son present. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock from their home with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Frank E. Reese
Reese
Frank B. Skeege
Washington City
Agapttai
Brody
Frank E. Repsa
Abs
Washington County
Reasa
Rees
Conado Whnoes
Mrs. Reade
Tosk
Merlo
Tiateel
Mattora
Iutics Bituer
Besse
Marie
Leroy
Epeother
William Reese
Chambersburg
Mai ‘Street
Stey
Gurfal
Rose
Nation Faces Industrial Crisis Seeks Unity Amid Labor Strife
Cincinnati June 16 The nation faces one of its most acute industrial crises driven by unions and wage disputes. Speakers warn that employers’ resistance to wage gains, labor’s demand for sympathy, and congressional inaction threaten the fabric of labor relations as organized labor urges unity to avert a return to involuntary servitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
American Federation of Labo
Congress
Jaber
Gaid Gompara
Garck
Fire Ravages Woonsocket Business Block Parking
A serious fire swept through downtown Woonsocket destroying three blocks of business and buildings before being controlled. The Woonsocket Gall newspaper reports damage estimates up to 200000 dollars and a call for help sent to nearby cities.
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United
Woonsocket
Pira
Bualnogs
Woonzonlet Gall
Wipad
Cittog
Frederick Next Meeting Place Set by Maryland Firemen
Frederick was chosen by the Maryland State Firemen's Association at its closing annual session in Westminster as the meeting place for next year's convention. The firemen hold their annual convention in June and attend talks, with the association approving an annual increase from $76 to $100 and a $26 per member increase for plain tax, Hon. Seth Mussall presiding.
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Fredercck
Maryland State Firemen's Association
Wrestburg
Tress
Bete
Plain
Seth Mussall Hs J Avant
Penines
Pledges Jewels to Get New Trial
Fragmentary wire story reports a defendant pledging jewels to secure a new trial. Fragments mention money, witnesses, and an expected proceeding at a court or hearing. Names and specifics are garbled, but the gist is an ongoing legal action seeking a retrial.
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Tfrenad
New York
Mather
Ann Beratle
Angelo
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Walsh
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Divonge
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Ware
Anderson J
Rpm Fils
Franki Warren
Anderson Hy
Marle “Pegey" Beal
Bolt
New England
Brethren Church
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Penna. Ave
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L. Wenver
Rhode Island
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