Northcraft cleared in Cumberland murder probe
Investigations into the Arlington Gorton murder case show no closer solution. Nellta Wagoner of Alaska and West Virginia alleges she cannot identify the killer. Northcraft, once suspected, provided a strong alibi and was later cleared after police questioned his history with Wagoner and corroborated his account.
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Cumberlania
Arlington Gortner
Jnheneantine
Nellta
Wagoner
Alaska
Virginia
Gorluer
Bin
Bauiward Northcaatt
Unis City
Slate
Altorgey Tivater
Northcraft
Oakland
Cumberland
Terrance J. Boyle
Reputy Charitt A. J. Geonwell
Tong Lima
Northcratt
Miss Wagoner
Mind Wagoner
Child Bitten by Large Man in Bathing Incident
A child was injured while bathing when a large man attacked during a Findlay area incident. The thigh was torn by a bite as the child waded in shallow water. The injured child was taken to Corry hospital, then returned to Gregg cottage nearby.
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Gorwy
Tuna
Mary Orceg
Wan Ati
Dha
Findlay Laka
Alo
Corry
Ala
Gregg Cottage
Noar
Fatal fall from cherry tree claims Marville D. Shank
Marville D. Shank, 42, died yesterday from injuries after a fall from a cherry tree the day before in Mercer County. A dead limb was found beside the tree and is believed to have snapped under his weight. Shank never regained consciousness.
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Shank
Reduac
Itv- Ing
Mercerabucg
Nfo Wat
Lils
Tle
Retail food price surge across major cities in 1914
Washington reports a 59 percent rise in May 15 retail food costs since 1913, with Charleston 55, New York 54, Minneapolis 52, Atlanta and Cleveland 51, Providence 49, New Haven 46, Los Angeles 45, Memphis 45, Fall River 44, Indianapolis 44, and Manchester 44 percent in twenty representative cities.
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Washington
United States
Department of Labor
Charleston
New York
Minneapolis
Atlanta
Cleveland
Providence
New Haven
Los Angeles
Memphis
Fall River
Indianapolis
Manchester
Denver
Salt Lake
Woman Kills Lover Then Shoots Self in Phigadisita
Phigadisita, June 10. James Ivan Weal, 34, was shot and killed by his sweetheart Mrs. Anna Mason, 28, who then killed herself. Police say the lover had left for other women. Weal was found dead in bed at West's home shortly after 8:30 this morning. Mrs. Mason died later at Samaritan Hospital.
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Phigadispita
James Ivan Weal
Hin Clly
Nha
Anna Manon
West
Mason
Weat
Love
Samaritan Hospital
Opposition to Muscle Shoals lease raises commission concerns
In Washington on July 10 the Muscle Shoals Commission voiced opposition to any short lease of power facilities at Muscle Shoals in a letter to the War Department. A jury heard a $1,000 damages claim involving plaintiff George Bender of Baltimore and defendant BH. W. Compher of Gapland, arising from a clash between cars on August 4, 1923, near Weverton and Knoxville. Lawyer Filaworth Roulette represented the plaintiff with Harper Ballentine and D. Anglo Walfinger for the defense.
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Washington
Jung
Muscle Shoala
Muscle Shoaly
George Bender
Baltimore
Plainiff
BH. W. Compher
Gapland
Weverton
Knoxville
Allorney Filaworth Roulette
Kentucky Congressman Langley Faces Drunk Charge in Jail
Ky congressman John W Langley Republican was jailed for contempt after serving time for contempt of court and fined $10. He faced a drunkenness charge before Police Judge J P Marrs, who sentenced him to 10 hours for further contempt. Warrant sworn by a clerk noted Langley was partly clothed in a downtown building. Langley has been in the public eye over federal indictments tied to alleged illegal withdrawal of liquor from government warehouses and a prior conviction in Atlanta. He denies intoxication and disputes the warrant relation.
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Phcaville
John W. Langley
Kentucky
J. P. Marrs
Yeatorday
Marra
Langley
Tim
Ife
Atlanta
Frankenness
Washington
Riot After Ku Klux Klan Meeting Ends in Arrests
A riot broke out after an outdoor Ku Klux Klan meeting leaving dozens under arrest. State police charged a battling crowd after clashes with 32 detainees. Three wounded severely required medical care while authorities seized clubs pipes rubber truncheons and a revolver. An earlier shooting near a home sparked neighborhood turmoil.
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Clinton
Maks
Jung
Trucka
Everett Rice
Aomelime
Rlottess
Unhappy romance ends in teen suicide at Newton woods
Wellesley Newton area police report a 15 year old girl Priscilla Anddon was found dead from a gunshot in the woods after an unhappy romance with Sterling Mills, a high school student, who was hospitalized after the incident. Mills muttered that he could not live alone as authorities investigated the tragedy.
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Newton Tlospital
Hla Achool
Priscilla Anddon
Mills
Bare Legged Rule To Be Made Law In Williamsport
Melala of Williamsport discusses passage of an ordinance banning one piece bathing suits and bare legs in Conomac Park after a警 incident where bathers wore scanty outfits. Policeman Slawbaker warned a bevy of bathers as town contemplates a law curbingDisplaying of femining charms in the streets. Local officials contrast with Atlantic City tones, deeming displays improper.
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K Melala
Williamsport
A. D. Slawbaker
Conomac Park
Atronta
Atlantic City
Iceland Braces Under Torrid Heat Wave
Reykjavik reports a rare heat wave as thermometers climb to 72 degrees in shade, well above the usual 60 degree May to June average. Residents cope with unusually hot conditions across Iceland.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Second Trial Ends With No Appeal Planned
Baltimore June 10. Counsel for Thomas Foran Claude Dobba and Charles Mullen convicted for the second time of the murder of Lous Cohan a street jeweler in East Baltimore announce today that no appeal will be taken from the last trial An appeal at this time is not practical and development is expected to preclude further action Foran and Dobbs received life imprisonment without parole and Mallon got a 15 year sentence all are serving sentences in Maryland penitentiary.
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Baltimore
Thomas Foran
Claude Dobba
Charles Mullen
Lous Cohan
Foran
Dobbs
Mallon
Maryland
More Tomatoes Are Being Grown In Mid Atlantic States
Maryland Delaware and New Jersey will increase tomato acreage for canning by 6000 acres this year, per USDA figures. Maryland’s area last year was 46 360 acres with a three year average of 342 587 acres, as reported by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Delaware
New Jersey
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Fishermen’s Guide Fund Rum Cache Reported
Detroit June 16 authorities report a dugout cache on the Potomac river bank containing Ilarea Aquara valued at over a quarter of a million dollars being lifted out. Michigan State police noted small bass catches as part of the scene.
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Detroit
Morehan
Potomac River
Detroit River
Michigan
Didn't Mean To Kill Him in New York Trial
Direct testimony by Dorothy Perkins admiring that she killed Thomas Templeton, her unwelcome suitor, was given in a General Sessions Court trial. Joseph Harasel, Templeton's friend, said Dorothy cried I didn't mean to do it after shooting, as guests fled the party at Perkins Hamana.
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Dorothy Perkins
New York State
Doub Thomas
Tempteton
Ver Aulfor
Falhora
New York
Thomas Templeton
Feneral Sessions Court
Joseph Haraael
Templeton
Perkina Hama
Dorothy
Hrim
Marasel
Harasel
Larry Browne
Templetion
Youth Ordered to Repay Stolen Money at Trial
Judge Lenn R. Yourlea presided over the Bigscock case of 13 year old Eimor Mendershot charged with larceny from a natore. The verdict requires the youth to work and repay the money, with potential transfer to the Maryland Training School until reaching age of majority. He confessed to stealing $2 though approx $20 was claimed.
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Lenn R. Yourlea
Bigscock
Eimor Mwendershot
Natore
Wankangan
Maryland
Ile
Ulhal
Wan Inisalug
Mercury Back Again At 92 Despite Returning Rain Threat
Weather service reports indicate rising temperatures in the region with the mercury climbing from 88 to 92 by afternoon. Forecasters say it may climb further as heat prevailed ahead of an incoming weather front.
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Avery
Mercury
Rathledes x Ashe
Heat Kills Thousands of Herring in Delaware River
Thousands of herring perished in the Delaware River between Torresdale and Hog Island as a heat wave swept the area. Department of Decks and Wharves investigations blame high temperatures for the mass die-off of cold water fish during spawning. Experts and fishermen note the fish likely moved to deep water to spawn and died from heat.
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PHILADELPS#IA
Delaware River
Torresdale
Hog ‘Sland
Department of Decks and Wharves
Maryland Thunderstorms Cause Property Damage and Death
Heavy electrical storms lashed Maryland causing damage in several areas. Two church steeples were struck and a cow was killed near Wallerton. A barn was destroyed near Manton, and a near miss at a residence near Longwoods narrowly avoided injury to John Stewart. Firefighters saved Ilo, who was revived and expected to recover.
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Baltimore
Ald
Junea
Maryland
Wallerton
Manton
John Stewart
Longwoods
Waklon
Ilo
Alata
Life term for attack on ten year old in Ting, West Virginia
A life sentence was imposed on Henry J. Nicholas found party to criminally assaulting a ten year old in Ting West Virginia. Jury verdict delivered in court yesterday by Judge Judea Roy Wanghl.
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Flenry J. Nicholas
Mint
Judea Roy Wanghl
Ting
W. Va
Chicago Weather Worsens as Cold Spell Hits City
Chicago experiences a sharp cold spell with temperatures near 56 degrees and strong winds. The weather bureau reports no relief in sight as last week saw an abrupt rise into the 90s, signaling unusual atmospheric conditions.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
Battle rages over Canton hospital hit in China
Chinese reports state Canton and Yantranese forces fight for control of Canton with shelling and small arms fire. Four Americans including two women aboard a fleeing boat were shot at while escaping the zone. one woman was wounded. Demonstrations at Canitel oppose foreign actions in Shanghai. State Department notes Canton capital hit by stray bullets. two American launches en route to Christian College near Canton frequently fired upon but occupants unhurt.
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Canton
China
Mia Wrank Crampton
Wastlington
Piehling
Cantoneas
Yantraneas
State Department
Laday
Shot Students Without Cause In Shanghai Court Testimony
Testimony at the Shanghai mixed court describes the May 30 shooting of 12 Chinese student demonstrators by international settlement police as uncalled for. American Metholian ministers testify amid anti foreign unrest affecting about 200000 Chinese residents. Mrs Emily Cox of Philadelphia, visiting with Mr and Mrs Louis M Cox of Williamsport, figure in the case.
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Slangitat
Chines
International Settlement Police Force
Shanghai
Metholiat Tmiasionarioa
Thin City
Maryland High School 1902 Commencement Receives Advice
Seniors at the Washington County High School accepted diplomas during a Maryland Theatre ceremony. Awards and orations honored student achievements while Dr. Wallman Barrie of West Virginia urged lifelong learning and civic character. The program included poetry, essays, and a memorial page for a class member who died in 1924.
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Lal
Washington
Maryland
Roy
Br.t T. Tedder
Miva
Margaret Rohrer
Fred Musey
Misa
Martha Marker
Clana
Mina Electra
India
Virginia Shank
Richard Johnston
Alvin Saum
Washington County
Lov. Zolgier
Chicago
Zeller
Thin City
Wallman Barrie
University of West Virginia
America
Charles B. Mamelaine, Jr
F. Barry Plehamer
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Fishermen's Guide
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Canitel
Foreign Authoritien
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