39 Miles Of Oiled Roads To Be Built
A Senate introduced $3350,000 Washington county road bond bill targets highway expansion. Plans call for 39 miles of new roads in northern western and southern areas linking Hancock to the Mason and Dixon Line and other routes. Funds dated to 1924 with remaining dates to be set.
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Washington County
Senate
Ad. Hubert Wade
Bord of
Macadan High
Mays
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Pdrorin
Hagerstown
Hancock
Swan and Dixon Inc
Mason and Dixon
Platlow
Tuilen
Clearspring
Williamapoo
Williamsport
Loppans
Millpoint
Doona
Hore
Holiersville
Hobreravilla
Weverton
Smithsburg
Frederick County
Hao
Foxville
Ecitersburg
Mtoggotd
Midvale
Wiley
February Fines and Arrests Reported by City Officials
Mayor Howman released February figures via Justices Hala and Witner showing 85 arrests by local officers and total fines of 351.50 collected. Two arrests were for firing guns in the city, with Clerk Walker noting air rifles are illegal. A bill to raise Orphans Court judges’ salaries and fund Cultic Library improvements to Hageratown has been signed by Governor Ritchie.
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Howman
Hala
Witner
Hintta
Walker
Mintta
Chenoweth
Orphan's Court
Hageratown
Jernor Ritchie
U S Coast Guard funding to expand patrols approved
The House appropriations committee favorably reported a bid for 13 850 622 to buy 323 motorboats and use 20 destroyers to protect coasts amid wartime bootlegger and rum runner crackdown. Additional Marines sent to Honduras to safeguard Americans amid fighting. about 70 on shore with one wounded. Protests from consul Shaw for protection and fear of further hostilities but no plan to send more troops to Tegucigalpa.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
United States Coast Guard
March L
L.ns
Honduras
State Department
Ceiba
Ben
Hahling
Coby
George P. Shaw
Puerto Cortes
Terucixata
Hon Hiuraa
Uute Avoi
Bemo Department
aMelala
Baltimore Army Navy Tilt Picked For November Thirty
Baltimore today was chosen over Philadelphia and New York for the Army Navy football game on November 29. Seating arrangements for 73,000 persons have been guaranteed.
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Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
The
Army-Navy Foot
Oil figure McLean tied to Department of Justice
Edward B McLean wealthy publisher pivotal in the oil scandal is officially identified as a duly accredited agent of the Department of Justice He operates under a shield and credentials while Senate investigators probe telegrams and a secret telegraphic code tied to efforts to keep his appearance before committees secret Burns denies charges and says he did not prompt McLean Continued on Page 7
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International Lewn Service
Washington
Edward B. McLean
Department of Justice
Mclean
Senate
Melwan
C Phor
William J. Burns
Willianaport Water Board Reappointed at Meeting
At a Willianaport town council meeting Nurgens W. D. Taylor reappointed the water commission members for terms of four, three, two, and one years. The council confirmed Jose Nagent as town policeman to fill the vacancy caused by the death of William J. Sharer. The treasurer John A. Conley reported a year end surplus of 4,029.62, the largest in recent years.
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Hargess and Town
Willianaport
Nurgens W.d. Taylor
Water Commission
Joseph W.myron
Richardson
J. A. Hawken
George W. Taylor
John A. Conley
Iuvat
Jose Nagent
Uy Il
William JH. Sharer
Jewelers Deed Of Trust Filed In Court
Edward Oswald Jr and Robert T L McCartey filed a petition as trustees alleging J Farley Denniston a jeweler executed a deed of trust for creditors. Property includes stock of jewelry and fixtures at 9 West Washington Street where he conducted business for years. Judge Wagaman set bond at ten thousand dollars for the petitioners. No asset or liability details given.
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Edward Oswald, Jr
Robert TL. McCartey
J. Farley Denniston
West
Washington Street
Denniston
Wagaman
Border Will Be Closed At Night In California
Washington March 1 The international border between California and Mexico near Marl ala and Tiacunna Moz and Calas fro California will be closed after 9 p m daily under an order issued by Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Moss. It will take effect about March 8. The text shows garbled end about the border closure timing.
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Washington
California
Mexico
Marlala
Tiacunna
Moz
Calas ‘Fro
Moss
Catll Mitalghe
Planning Drive Here Against Rent Gouger
War on rent profiteers in Hagerstown and Cumberland gains momentum as tenants protest April 1 notices seeking higher rents amid housing shortages. Landlords cite reassessment as reason. Cumberland Board of Supervision and Corrections will rule on rent complaints to curb excessive increases. The city faces growth challenges as high rents risk driving residents away during a boom.
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Cumberland
Hagerstown
Queen City
Board of Supervlania and Corrections
City Authori Ytlys
Hare
Conspiracy Victim Is Plea By Forbes In Chicago Indictments
Colonel Forbes former Veterans Bureau director tells International News Service he will waive extradition in Chicago on conspiracy and bribery charges. He denies the accusations calling himself a political scapegoat and vows to reveal names and details of alleged political corruption during his tenure. He accuses the Senate committee of suppressing evidence and claims witnesses were bribed or coerced while perjury charges loom.
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Washington
March J
I. N
Forbes
Senate Committee
Divorce bills filed for Ryerson and Rowe parties
Two divorce petitions appear in the record. Joan Rasaeaur Frigzen Ryerson seeks a bill against Charles S. Ryerson. Ra I. Rowe seeks a bill for divorce from Mary L. Rowe.
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Joan Rasaeaur Frigzen Ryerson
Charles S. Ryerson
Ra I. Rowe
Mary L. Rowe
Daugherty's Jury Assured Amid Senate Trial Steam
Washington dispatch reports the senate jury for the republic trial was assured as the administration faced opposition from the disarrayed Democratic coalition. Senator withdrew his amendment and urged the president to appoint the jury, signaling a procedural shift in the trial proceedings.
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Washington
Senate
Republic
Harry M
Coaliti
Ant
Protean
Weekly Weather Forecast for East Coast Regions
North to Middle Atlantic states expect normal temperatures with generally fair weather. Unsettled spells with rain and winds possible in the south, and snow and cold may affect the northern portion probably around Wednesday or Thursday.
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North
Middle Atlantic
Woolls Keeps Four Homes On Eighteen A Week
Solomon had glory but Joseph Woolls, 33, shows finesse balancing life. He maintained four separate homes each with its own companion, including one affectionate wife, all on an eighteen dollar weekly income.
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Pittsburgh
N.S
Solomon
Joseph Woolls
Joseph
Quick Action On Bonus Bill
Washington report says Ways and Means Committee will hold public hearings next week on a compensation bill approved by President Harding. After hearings, the measure goes to the House for passage. The piece notes intense political maneuvering and references a controversial public salary.
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Washington
Ways and Meana Committee
Hanling
House
Shore store hold-up tied to 15 year old Dorothy Rodgers
Philadelphia police hold Dorothy May Rodgers 15, described with bobbed hair, as a suspect in a shore store robbery. A policeman was shot by a bandit who escaped, and authorities pursue the remaining suspects.
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Dorothy May Rodgers
Philadelphia
Explosion Rocks Nixon TNT Plant Near New Brunswick
An enormous blast at the Nixon TNT plant near New Brunswick New Jersey, lasting over an hour and affecting nearby towns. At least one person was killed and about 12 injured, with ambulances rushing to Elizabeth and Middlesex Hospitals where the wounded were treated.
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Mary
Nixon
New York
International News Service
New Reunswick
N. J
New York City
Nixon Tnt
Murry
Nurney
Elizabeth
St. Veters' Hospital
Middlesex Hospital
Jury Free After Quick Not Guilty Verdict in Smith Murder
Millanl Goodhart walked from the courthouse a free man after a jury deliberated about fifteen minutes and returned a verdict of not guilty in the murder case of Chester Smith. Evidence showed Goodhart claimed self defense after being beaten by Smith. State's Attorney Roulette and Mestre Wolfinger argued for the prosecution, while defense counsel contended the accused acted in fear for his life.
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Millanl Goodhart
Chester Smith
Roulette
Goodhart
Mttte
Smith
Mestre
Wolfnger
Harlie
Not Candidacy Declared by Local Mile Ller J A Stickell
J A Stickell, a prominent local miler, stated he would not run for mayor and did not authorize use of his name on the Republican ticket today.
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J. A. Stickell
Mile Ler
Philadelphia Night of Crime Ends in One Murder and Fourteen Holdups
In Philadelphia a single night saw fourteen major holdups and one murder as police under General Smedley Butler grappled with a widespread underworld uprising. Only one bandit was shot down. the others fled as officers faced erratic marksmanship amid a citywide crime wave. The incident could trigger widespread demotions for lieutenants and sergeants as officials seek to restore order.
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General Butler
Philadelphia
Ln.s
Smedley D. Butler
Marine Safety Director
Ubia
Bluecoats
Danita
Tola
Baltimorean Sues McCardells For Auto Damages
Jonathan M. Robbing of Baltimore sued 4. W. McCardell for $500 for damages to a platathra vehicle after a November 1928 collision on the Frederick road near Rear Ridgoville. The case, filed through attorney Karl F. Steinman, was docketed for the May term.
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Jonathan M. Robbing
Baltimore
Karl F. Steinman
W. McCardell
Thanarr
GQ M WcCardell
Frederick Road
Ridgoville
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