Amundsens Polar Expedition Hero Rescues Companions
Oslo June 20 Roald Amundsen and five explorers return from a perilous warplane Arctic expedition. They failed to reach the pole by air but their survival and near goal brings glory to Norway. Lincoln Ellsworth praised for saving two teammates during a May 21 crash at Spitzbergen. The crew battled fog, gas depletion, and a sea entrapment before they freed a plane and endured twenty four days of hardship.
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Oslo
Norway
Pya
Roald Amundsen
Arctic
North Pole
Spitzbergen
Amundsen
Catholic Club Clashes With Klan in Philadelphia
Police investigate a near riot after Klansmen burned a cross near St. Gabriel's church in Lanier Square. Raywood Catholic club members confronted them with bricks and gunfire observed by witnesses.
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Philadelphia
Yilogara
Ku Knux
Lanier Square
St. Gabriel's Catholic Church
Raywood Catholic Club
Mrs Morgan to Recover From Illness at Home Near Glencove
New York reports Mrs J P Morgan, wife of the financier, is improving after a bout of sleeping sickness at her home near Glencove. Her physician announced a marked improvement in her condition overnight.
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New York
J P. Morgan
Glencove
ONE DEAD TWO OFFICERS WOUNDED IN GUN BATTLE
Huntington West Virginia June 20 federal officer William F Porter was killed and state officer W Workman wounded in a Camp Creek Wayne County gun fight as officers mistaken each other for moonshiners. George Ball chief of state officers reported results after the exchange. Hemphill paid 27 26 in fines for three automobile violations pleading guilty to driving without registration card title and fictitious tags.
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Huntington
W. Va
William F. Porter
Prohibition
Workman
George Ball
Camp Creek
Wayne County
Atill
Russell Hemphill
Juntlea J
Germans and French Sign Major Trade Contract
Berlin reports a landmark Franco German trade pact aligned at Luzantberg aims to ease tensions hindering a security alliance. If permanent, it spurs a Franco German economic union with mutual import quotas and price terms, granting French and Luxembourg firms expanded access to German markets while conferring dominance in imported half ready wares to Bee and Iron firms.
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Berlin
Luzantberg
Germany
Bee and Iron Companies
Tak
Hold Breath Be Healthy Message From Medical Front
In Minneapolis on June 20 a doctor from the University of Minnesota, Dr. F W Wittich, told the National Tuberculosis Association that holding breath length signals physical health. He said the test is practical and comparable to measuring temperature, pulse and respiration rates.
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Minneapolis
Minn
F. W. Wittich
University of Minnnesota
National
Man Held For Grand Jury After False Pretenses Charge
William McGlonig was held under $500 bond after a hearing before Justice O V Middlehautt on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses. He testified he collected $7 for new uniforms for the Western Maryland Commonwealth Band, while state witnesses said the funds were for the Western Maryland Railway Employes' Band later renamed the Hagerstown Friendship Band. Calvin K Hartle represented McGinnis.
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Willian McGlonig
O. V. Middlehauff
McUinnis
Western Maryland Commonwealth Band
Western Maryland Band
Western Maryland Railway
Hagerstown
McGinnis
Calvin K. Hartle
Noon Meal Stove Explosion Damages Little
The City Fire Department answered a call shortly before noon today to a small street off Pennsylvania Avenue. An oil stove cooking a noon meal exploded, sending heavy smoke and setting fire to the wall side. Fire was quickly extinguished with little damage. A Mr. Smith resided at the house.
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City Fire Department
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mr. Smith
City May Not Accept Potomac Edison Check for Street Work
The city may refuse to accept a 36104.10 check from Potomac Edison Co for street paving along South Potomac Street to Summit Avenue. The amount reflects agreed work but excludes interest from completion to judgment. Judge T J C Williams visited town amid cataract surgery recovery. Farm Bureau meetings are set for Beaver Creek, Halfway, Ringgold, and Boonsern with 8 o'clock start.
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Potomac Edison Co
South Potomac Street
Summit Avenue
Farm Bureau
Beaver Creek
Thorsdey
Ringgold
Boonstern
Chinese delegates demand no relations with Britain
In Peking Chinese delegates from 48 colleges call on the war and foreign ministers to sever official ties with Britain. London reports show growing unease over Shanghai's conference collapse and central government aid to anti foreign strikers. Canton circulars urge boycott of foreign goods and services.
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Peking
Great Britain
London
Shanghai
Canton
No Action on Successor to Dead Senator
Madison June 20. Governor Blaine delayed naming a La Follette successor after the senator died in Washington. Rumors of Mrs La Follette running circulated without confirmation. Possible successors included Blaine Ekern and Zimmerman with options: call a special election, wait for the November 1926 general election, or seek legislative power to appoint the unexpired term. It was expected he might announce candidacy if a special election is held.
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Madison
Wis
Robert M. LaFollette
Washington
J. J. Blaine
Blaine
Ierman Ekern
Fred Zimmerman
Gets Three Months For Annoying Women
Charged with vagrancy, Irank C. Johnson was arrested by Officer Brown this morning after he annoyed several women and followed one to her East Antietam Street home. He was sentenced to three months in the House of Correction. Johnson claimed roots in Wisconsin and said he had been released from an asylum two weeks earlier. Lawrence Wiederhold, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wiederhold of Williamsport, was injured falling from a tree, spraining his right arm and sustaining several head wounds.
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Irank C. Johnson
Brown
East Antietam
House of Correction
Wisconsin
Lawrence
Joseph Wiederhold
Williamsport
Fire in frame house near Conoiac Park injures no one
A slight fire broke out in a frame house near Conoiac Park in Williamsport. Occupant Marlet Pulpus, a colored man, was warned and men extinguished the blaze before serious damage occurred. Some clothing was damaged.
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Marlet Pulpus
Conoiac Park
Williamstort
Maine Mintains Quest as MacMillan Heads Arctic Trip
Lieut-Com. Donald B. MacMillan sails for the Arctic with authorization to claim discoveries for Maine and a pledge from a Navy captain that the American flag will be kept there. The farewell dinner at Portsmouth featured state and national leaders and a promise to ensure the flag stays planted.
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Wicasset
Maine
Donald B. MacMillan
Arctic
Polar
Beas
United States Navy
State
Na Honal
Otheis
C. B. Dismukes
Portsmouth
NUL) Navy Yard
Wilbur
MacMiMan
Tax Payments Double Those of Last Year
City tax collections for the first two days show a rise, with over 339,000 this year compared to a little over 13,000 last year. Collector Daniel Downin credited new bills sent to every taxpayer for the growth.
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Daniel Downin
Downin
Billy
Sinclair Stock Climbs After Teapot Dome Victory
New York June 20 The market value of Sinclair Oil securities has risen by nearly 13 million dollars following Harry Sinclair's victory in the government suit to set aside the Teapot Dome oil lease. Edward L. Doheny also shows substantial paper gains, though the government won its suit for his companies as well.
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New York
Harry Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Sinclair Oil Securities
Edward JL. Doheny
Day Chieftain Sent 10 Prison Two Years Fined 7500
John E. Russell former federal prohibition director of Ohio and Ohio Congressman Bresaman were sentenced to two years in Atlanta Federal Penitentiary and a 7500 dollar fine after conviction on two counts in a whiskey diversion case involving Hayner Distillery Troy Ohio. Warren E. Barnett Columbus lawyer and politician received a similar sentence. Merle B. Copeland clerk in Copeland's atten received two years and a 2500 dollar fine.
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Cleveland
John E. Russell
Prohibition
Ohio
Con Bresaman
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Troy
Warren E. Barnett
Columbus
Merle B. Copeland
Copeland
Weekly Weather Forecast for Washington State Markets
The forecast calls for a week starting Monday with conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic states showing mostly fair skies and near normal temperatures. Across the northern region temperatures are expected close to normal, while the Middle Atlantic may see near to slightly above normal readings throughout the week.
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Washington
Condition of Ladd Serious in Baltimore Hospital
Washington June 20 Senator Todd of North Dakota announced that Senator Ladd is in a Baltimore hospital receiving treatment for rheumatism and nephritis. He is sixty six and his condition is serious. Family members fear effects on his strength as years of work in the Senate weigh on him.
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Washington
Senator Todd
North Dakota
Baltimore
Laddix
Senate
Three Arrested at Bear Pond Hollow Bootleg Camp
Prohibition officers discover three men asleep at a camp near Bear Pond Hollow, near Indian Springs. They found a ready still, three to four barrels of mash and a pint of liquor. The men were jailed and may have a hearing Monday while wider bootlegging investigations loom. Also noting Pon-Mir Park opens today with live orchestra and upcoming sacred concert.
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Lloyd Willams
John Westland
Bear Pond Hollow
Indian Springs
Ford, Beall
Lieut. Chapman
Western Maryland Railroad
Washington
Pen-Mar
Pon-Mir Park
Prat
Joba Bobt
Residents oppose post office move to Greencastle route
Residents of Shady Grove protest a proposal to abandon the Strady Grove post office and switch the village to Greencastle rural route 2. No definite action has yet been taken.
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Shady Grove
Strady Grove
Greencastle
Dry violators arrested in Cumberland crackdown
Cumberland reports two men arrested by federal and local agents for selling liquor. M. Jackley J. H. Traax and Officer Raymond Kethiger detained at the city police station awaiting hearings on city and federal charges.
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Cumberland
Pane Fen
Ge Tral Prohibition
M. Jackley
J. H. Traax
Raymond Kethiger
Jthr
Peltee Station
Hewrdygs
Mail reveals initial case in this city
A nationwide Secret Service campaign targets money lenders exploiting World War I adjusted compensation certificates. Local veterans were found selling their bonus. a Hagerstown veteran traded a $3,200 certificate for $209. Investigations by Army and Secret Service are expanding nationwide.
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U.S
Washington Dispatch
Daily Mail
Caen
Hagerstown
Chop
Army Station
Mere
Aris
Lodiay
Washington
San Antonio
Texas
Dominions oppose Britain over Franco-German pact
A Daily Express report from London on June 2 cites dominion capitals opposing a British guarantee of France and Germany's security pact. The move would impact support for France and a western frontier, with reactions published today.
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London
Great Britain
England
France
Daily Express
Must Report Sale of Canned Heat
Report forms sent to all druggists and sellers in Cumberland under a new ordinance. Each sale of canned heat now must be reported to city authorities to curb habitual drunkenness.
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Cumberland
Army Polo Team Defeats British Side at Hurlingham Club
The United States Army polo team beat the British army team by eight goals to four at the Hurlingham Club in London on June 20. Player William Stouffer, formerly wounded in the knee, is recovering and expects no amputation.
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London
United States Army
Hurlingham Club
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William McGinnis
T. J. C. Williams
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Macmillan
Southport
Sinclair Stock
Ladd
Dorring Norris
Norris
ARMY
Wiliam Stouffer
Maryland Avenue
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