Fog Delays Rescue Efforts For Nobile Party
At Kings Bay Spitzbergen on June 26 fog hindered drops to the Nobile party stranded near North East Land. Lieutenant E Lundborg seeks skits to replace two smashed planes and hopes to refit for a return flight. General Umberto Nobile rests aboard Citta Di Milano with a leg injury as rescue planes remain grounded by fog.
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Kings Bay
Spitzbergen
E. Lundborg
Hier
Hve
North East Land
Nobilé
Nobile
Umberto Nobile
Citta di Milano
Tthe
Maddalena
Tornberg
Big Batch of Stocks Sold at Court House Auction
A morning sale of stocks and bonds at the county courthouse drew bids totaling between 25 and 30 thousand dollars. George M. Buchey and Sons Inc gold bonds sold at $25 per $100. Hagerstown Pair gold and Hagerstown Bank shares traded from 65.25 to 67.50. Central Chemical par $10 stock at 7.50. Victor Cooler Door par 200 gold stock at 99 and 100. Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone 7 percent preferred at 115.50 per share. Fred M. White and J.C. Snyder handled the sales of listed securities.
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Mornant
George M. Buchey and Sons Inc
Hagerstown
Hagerstown Bank
Central Chemical
Victor Cooler Door
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Wercent Preferred
Fred M. White
J.C. Snyder
No Premature Fourth There Waynesboro Fireword Arrest
Waynesboro police cracked down on Fourth of July crackers after a resident, Harry Elmes, was arrested for firing off crackers beyond the allowed period. He appeared before a magistrate and was fined $1 plus costs. officials vow to stop early celebrations.
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Waynes! Ro
Harry Elmes
Waynesboro
Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railroad to Start Link
The Pittsburgh and West Virginia Railroad Board meets today to decide when the 38 mile connecting link to the Western Maryland Railroad will begin. Reliable sources say the construction will start immediately to counter opposition and seek a rehearing from the Interstate Commerce Commission, which granted permission by a narrow margin. Options on 35,000 acres of coal land between Dawson and Smithton were acquired by Wyano agents for the Cleveland By-Products Company, with intent to develop coal if the link proceeds. Farmers notified the optioned land would be exercised by July 15.
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Pittsburgh & West Virginia
Western Maryland
Interstate Commerce Commission
Board of Directors
Maryland
Etween Dawson
Smithton
J. H. Gaker
F. M. Martin
D. S. Lorain
Prohibition Question Could Reach Democratic Platform Floor
Houston June 26 The draft Democratic national platform faces a split over prohibition with wet and dry views presented by eastern delegates as work continues. Party leaders hope to harmonize planks on relief restitution and other issues while pushing a concise declaration to the country. Continued discussions likely, with reach to the convention floor uncertain.
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James L. West
Associated Press
Houston
Tae Cheng
Abandoned Studebaker Found On Road To Williamsport
A Studebaker seven passenger car of an old make without licenses was found abandoned on the road from Williamsport to the new water plant yesterday by Constable Hawkaker of Williamsport. Four youths seen abandoning the vehicle asked a resident for directions toward Sharpsburg.
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Studebaker
Williamsport
Old Cutlasses Found at Williamsport Relic Site
Two likely Civil War era cutlasses were found yesterday in the Gaylord property in Williamsport during remodeling by George Wolfe. The heavy blades have leevy brass handles and bear the initials I. T. W. on the engraved script. The age and original location remain undetermined.
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Williamsport
George Wolfe
Gaylord
Prosser
Planes Forced Down by Winds Near Le Bourget Field
Two French army planes carrying ocean fliers Wilner Stultz and Louis Gordon, crew of the trans Atlantic plane Friendship, were forced to land near Le Bourget Field as they flew from Paris to London. High winds prompted the emergency landing.
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LE Bourget
France
Wilner Stultz
Louis Gordon
Friendship
Paris
London
Berek Place
County Wheat Crop Seen At 15 Bu Per Acre
Washington County harvest set to begin late this week with an estimated average yield of 15 bushels per acre. Some fields may reach 25 while others vary from 3 to 10. The drought and winter thaws caused the small crop, though corn benefits from recent rains despite increased grass and weeds.
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Washington County
Tno
J. A. Miller
Keedysville
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Jailed Here for Forgery Charged in Smithsburg Case
Richard Hull of near Pen Mar was arraigned before Justice John Ferguson for forgery and failed to post bond for grand jury action. Arrested by Deputy Cushnay, Hull allegedly forged his stepfather Warren Busy’s name on a $28 check and may be wanted in Gettysburg. Also reports note Missouri and Arkansas floods leaving 4300 families homeless and inundating 600000 acres.
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Richard Hull
Pen Mar
John Ferguson
Smithsburg
Cushnay
Hull
Warren
Gettysburg
Smith If Nominated May Open Fight For Running Mate
Democratic vice presidential race centers on Senator Robinson and Tennessee figures as Governor Smith may open an open floor fight for the running mate if nominated. Hearst signals Berry support while Evans Woollen and Newton Baker receive polite consideration among party leaders.
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Associated Press
Huston
Robinson
Kansas
Senate
Smith
Tammany
Houston
Evans
Hall
Tennessee
Atlee Pomerene
Ohio
Donabey
George L. Berry
Pressmen's Union
William Randolph Hearst
Tennesseean
South
Houston Marylanders Entertain Delegates
Marylanders living in Houston form a reception committee to host delegates to the Democratic convention. The group offers a fleet of cars on call and plans numerous visits to the homes of its thirty seven members. John Kirby leads the committee and funds guest cards to Houston clubs for many Maryland party members.
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Houston
Texas
Maryland
John
Kirby
Milionaire Lumberman
Stolen Touring Car Linked to William B. Snyder Case
No trace found yet of the touring car of William B. Snyder, 419 Clarendon avenue, stolen Sunday from the vicinity of Antic iam and Locust streets. Investigators pursue clues as community reports the missing vehicle.
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Sas Ueen Wun Ag
William B. Snyder
Clarendon Avenue
Anticiam and
Locust Streets
City Urges Oak Hill Homeowners to Trim Low Branches
City code bans shade trees over streets below ten feet. Authorities urge Oak Hill residents to remove obstructing limbs after numerous complaints from the rainy week. The city may prosecute or cut branches at owners’ expense.
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Oak Hill
Program of Convention HOUSTON June 26 opening sessions
Program of the Democratic National Convention outlines opening sessions in Houston. Music from 14 A.M. to noon, meeting called to order at noon by Clem Shaver, prayer by Bishop S. R. Hay, installation of Claude G. Bowers as temporary chairman, elections of rules credentials and committees, recess until 7 P.M. for a keynote by temporary chairman Bowers.
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Houston
Clem Shaver
Democratic National ‘Committee
S. R. Hay
Methodist Episcopal’ Church
South
Claude
Bowers
Smith on very first ballot nomination forecast by manager
Houston June 26 Alfred E Smith is likely to be nominated on the first ballot, said George Van Namee, manager of his pre convention activities. He predicted harmony at the Democratic convention and strong party unity to secure victory.
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Houston
Alfred E.smith
George
Van'"'Namee
van’ Namee
Smith
van Natiee
Cherry Crop Hit Hard by Wet Weather in Local Section
The cherry crop, enlarged by a spring with freezes, suffered heavy losses from recent wet weather. Sweet varieties near harvest were ruined by rain causing fruit to burst and spoil before picking. Growers estimate about half the local crop unsalable this past week.
Immortal scribble found in town clock inscription
In the town clock a note was found by hi E Binning a local sewer who repaired the clock. The paper bears a Maryland line listing Hagerstown Washington County and the inscription credits remodeling in 1889. Names include Charles R Smith John Fries Alber tus Smith A O F Shilling A R Roberts Oliver Butts William Schlotterbeck and writer William Seniotter sbeck.
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HI. E. Binning
Hagerstown
Washington County
Maryland
A.D
Charles R. Smith
John Fries
Albertus Smith
A. O. F. Shilling
A. R. Roberts
Oliver Butts
Wiliam Schlotterbeck
William Seniottersbeck
Democratic convention shapes party drift and keynote plans
The New York convention moves toward a clear presidential contest with Governor Smith leading over Evans Woollen Indiana. Balloting this week aims to showcase a Smith candidacy while Evans Woollen fades, as managers prepare for a noon opening and a keynote speech to cap the day.
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New York
Enco
Smith
Arkansas
Senate
Evans
Indiana
Lewis Speaking in Montgomery Democratic candidate tours county
David J. Lewis of the Sixth District campaigned in Montgomery County arriving in Rockville to address Germantown and planned four more talks at Poolesville Rockville Kensington and Damascus while discussing tariff agriculture and the World Court with motion pictures.
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David J. Lewis
Congress
Montgomery County
Rockville
Germantown
Poolesville
Kensington
Damascus
Fireworks Plant Explosion Kills Four in Thompsonville
An explosion at the New England Fireworks Manufacturing Company in Thompsonville, Connecticut, today killed four workers and possibly a fifth. The known dead include Joseph Amzatlott, 14, his brother Johnby, Rosario Sarno, 45, and William Derenki, 19. Two others were injured. the blast occurred at the plant where powder and jails for manufacturing are kept.
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Thompsonville
Conn
New England Fireworks Manufacturing Company
Joseph Am Zatlott
Johnby
Rosario Sarno
William Derenki
Thore Ddlied Ween
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Democratic National Committee
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Georgia
al Smith
W’msport
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Woodrow Wilson
Jesse H. Jones
W. B. Ragsdale
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