Bandit killed in robbery attempt at department store
Buffalo police ambushed a bandit group on Seneca Street as they tried to threaten cashier Dorothy Harris 23 carrying about $2,000 from Jahrius Braun Department Store to a bank. One bandit was killed, another wounded, a third arrested. two fled in a waiting car. The dead man’s identity was not established.
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Buffalo
N. Y
South
Seneca Street
Beut
M Dorothy Harris
Jahrius-Braun
Annual course at college by Washington County clubs
Thirty eight members of the Home Maker Clubs and Women's Clubs of Washington County left for College Park for the annual short course. This is the largest delegation from the county with hundreds of women statewide expected. Ardath Martin leads the delegation. supplies were sent by parcel post. Visitors day tomorrow will draw additional county women who cannot stay all week.
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Homemaker Clubs
Washington County
College Park
Ardath Martin
Meeting of Singer Museum Committee Held at Library
A Singer Museum committee meeting was held last night at the public library to transact routine business for the museum in Hagerstown. Mrs. William J. Hamilton chaired the session as the committee discussed matters related to the museum donated by William H. Singer of Norway. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon K. Miller and daughters Amy and Jane have returned to Washington, D. C., after visiting friends in the city.
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Singer Museum
Public Library
Hagerstown
William H. Singer
Norway
William J. Hamilton
Vernon XK. Miller
Amy
Jane
Washington, D. C
Detroit Rum War Behind the Prohibition Drive
Front page scene in Detroit shows government crackdown on Canadian liquor smuggling. Customs agents spray confiscated champagne as destroyed liquor piles loom. Congressman Robert J. Clancy consults with Walter B. Petty, acting Detroit customs collector, while agents break up a truckload of liquor.
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Detroit
Robert J. Clancy
Walter 8. Petty
City Street Caves In After Water Main Rupture
A water main leak washed away earth under a street causing a cave-in. A heavy machine collapsed ground, creating a ten foot long hole in the roadway. No injuries reported as crews secure the site and survey the damage.
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Hancock
Five Year Old Falls From Roof in Catonsville Incident
A 5 year old boy, visiting grandparents on West Washington street, Albert Leather man, fell 25 feet from the Miller garage roof. He landed on grass and escaped with minor bruises and shock. He and a brother were on the roof during a family visit.
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Miller Garage
West Washington Street
Albert
Albert Leatherman
Catonsville
Samuel Gordon
Ditto Apartments
Millionaire Love and a Skinny Bathing Suit
A shop girl named Jean wins affection from a millionaire but recoils at his thin figure in a bathing suit. Ad touts McCoy's Tablets and McCoy's Laboratories New York City claim to rebuild the body with 30 day guarantee of at least 5 pounds gain and improved health.
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Jean
McCoy
McCay
McCoy's Laboratories
New York City
Scout troop to camp from Al satia Club
At the Al satia Club meeting the twenty member scout troop was approved for a week at Pearre Scout camp with expenses paid by the club. A Braddock Heights dance is set for June 26. Marshall Reed reported on minstrel activities. Meridian Club held its quarterly meeting at Miss Charlotte Eliott’s home. Lana Chaney to run the June dinner Friday at 6:30.
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Alsatia Club
Pearre
Braddock Heights
Marshall Reed
Minstrel
Meridian Meets
Meridian Club
Charlotte Eliott
Potomac Avenue
Lana Chaney
Wheat farmers in Raymond work day and night in Alberta
Wheat farmers in Raymond Alberta plowed by powerful headlights to catch up after poor soil conditions. Tractors operated in the dark with enhanced illumination as farmers labored around the clock to accelerate field work.
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Raymond
Alberta
Canada
Rainy Day Finds Bertha Lieberman in New York
For a rainy day in New York on June 18 investigators located Bertha Lieberman, age 61, alive and in stable condition at a city hospital after a reported disappearance. Police said no foul play is suspected and the case remains under routine follow up.
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New York
Bertha Lieberman
Woman Arrested for Disorderly Conduct amid Poverty Claim
A woman was arrested for disorderly conduct and taken to court after being found begging in rags and tatters. An inventory of her clothing revealed $150 in silver and $8,520 in banknotes. She said she earned about 70 cents daily and was poor.
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Barbers and
Druggisca
oOh Sithout Place
Tae F H.smrra Co. OF
Maryland
Baltmare
Wartham
W. R. Spielman & Co. Brokers
Chicago
Firat Na Jank Biddy
Haxerstown
Frederick Pierce & Co
New York - Phila
Lansing
Michigan
THE
Wood Auto Service CO
Penna. Ave
Champ Ter
Lorain
Amelia C. Faragher
United States
Paar Shack Chavlan Motor CO
Franklin St
PHONT
Jacobson's Furniture Store
West
Franklin Street
Studebaker
S, Potomac St
Fleigh Motor & Tire CO
Black Flag
Bugs
BF. Ca
E. Washington ST
Bankers Inc
Eee
ESSO
Jersey
UEC
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