Northern Chinese forces face Cantonese advance near Shanghai
British observers foresee China’s warlords realigning as Cantonese troops move toward Shanghai. General Chang and Anhwei forces struggle to defend Nanking while Cantonese push to seize territory, threatening rail links and northern commands. Indications deepen as defenses on the 600 mile Shanghai to Tsunantu line strain under infiltrations and supply risk.
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London
March
Shanghai
Chang Thung-Chang
Wuhn
Yangtse
Nanking
Chen Tiao Lung
Anhwel
Anhwal
Yee
Chats
Tsunantu
Chang
Tsng-chang
Western Maryland seeks control of Shoshenke Bay RR
The Western Maryland Railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to permit it to purchase control of the Shoshenke and Curtis Bay Railroad, a Baltimore short line. Western Maryland would pay $296,000 in cash for the stock of the Shoshenke Company.
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Washington
Weaterm Maryland Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Shosnenke & Curtis Bay Railroad
Battimore
Western Maryland
Chasanenke Company
Catfish Leaves Water on Hunger Pilgrimage
CHICAGO March. Catfish that leave water to hunt for food were among 500 specimens sent to the Field Museum from the Flatd-Cono ver Everard expedition to Gen teal Africa. Tall tropical catfish is equipped with modified gills permitting it to stay out of water for a considerable period. After dark it climbs and sits to forage for land. The catfish, especially lakes, sets out on land journeys as heavy dew aids progress in the early morning.
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Chicago
March
Field Museum
Flatd-Conover Everard
Genteal Africa
Tani
Baby Escapes as Coal Gas Sickness Strikes Family
Mrs Paul Leggett and her sister Anna Turner nearly suffocated from coal gas at the Leggett home in Wik Mamsport Sunday night. Miley Tanner, staying overnight, first discovered the danger but was overcome trying to call for help. Mrs Leggett and Miss Turner recovered, while the infant slept through the ordeal as neighbors summoned Dr Boose.
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Paul Leggett
Anna Turner
Leggett
Wik Mamsport
Hoi
Miley Tanner
Huge Opium Haul Seized Off Baltimore Hearings
Baltimore March 8 customs officers seized 40 pounds of crystal opium valued at about 100000. Edward Pacin and George Howes petty officers of the freight steamer Clontarf were arrested. The opium packed in cans was found in a large satchel carried by the men as they left the ship arriving from New York after a Far East cruise.
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Baltimore
Hdward ‘Pacin
George Howes
Fraight Steu
Clontarf
New York
Far East
County plans road moves to shift trade routes
Frederick County Commissioners push for a concrete road from Waltsville to Myersville to divert trade toward Frederick lines, arguing better roads and reduced traffic through Smithsburg and Hagerstown. Washington County officials may oppose, while locals urge county seats to favor northern routes and direct access to Frederick Road feeder lines.
18 Months In Prison For Thomas H. Miller
Thomas H. Miller, alien property custodian, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and fined $5,000 on arraignment after being convicted of conspiracy to defraud the United States. W. Miller was linked but acquittals or dismissals affected co defendants. Aaron Suplra plans an appeal as Judge Knox grants 24 hours to file. Bail set at $6,000. Miller and his wife returned home to Wilmington, Delaware.
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New York
Aneh
W. Miller
Cis Tollian
Wee
Miller
United States
Vito
Hany M. Daugherty
Daugherty
Aaron Suplra
Knox
Whlmington
Del
Fatality in Frederick County Car Crash
Ten people were injured in two Sunday accidents near Frederick. Hatph Trilappe, 21, died last night from a fractured skull after the automobile collision. Eleven-year-old details and several names appear garbled in the report, but the fatality stems from the Urbana area incident.
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Hatph Trilappe
Elalll
Bear Urbana
Frederick County
Frederick
Death Probe in Hotel Leads to Widow's Burial
Mrs. Schley died after leaping from a 16th floor hotel window in New York. An examiner found a note expressing weariness with life. Her husband Buchanan Schley, once with the New York Cotton Exchange, had died last November. The burial is set for Rose Hill Cemetery after funeral services at St Thomas Church.
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Nuthal
E ) Selbld
Seteav
Jata Buchanah
Pat
Buchanan
Gas City
Roso HI Cemetery
Walter Bron Stehl
St. John's Church
Tts
Britain satisfied as marines arrive and A G Antrim improves
Britain reports satisfaction after the arrival of 1600 American marines and state department assurances in Washington. Former Attorney General Alex Annalong underwent surgery at Johns Hospital and is improving, expected to leave hospital in two weeks.
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Britain
Btill
Alex. Annatrong
Johne
Nioth
Storm Warnings and Forecasts Span Atlantic States
Storm warnings issued for the northwest to the northeast with a strong cold front moving eastward. Cautionary advisories extended from Boston to Baul and toward the St. Lay Fellow Valley as the system tracks through the North Atlantic states.
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Washington
Mureau
Mt. Northwest
Inter Warmigd
Trrak
Hoston
Boston
Bauland
Urey
Coolidge Plans Westward Summer White House
Washington March 8 President Coolidge intends to spend the summer away from Washington and has not yet chosen a exact location. He has received tempting offers from Michigan to Utah but prefers a cooler elevated climate for the season.
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Washington
Coolidge
Leles
White House
Alleghenes
Michigan
Utah
Maryland's J. Linthcum Elected House Leader
Former representative Charles Linthcum of Maryland is chosen as the next House leader, succeeding John Doe who was defeated in the primaries. The change signals party strategy for the upcoming Congress and reflects shifting Maryland political dynamics.
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Charles “J. ‘Linthcum
Maryland
Jukn
They
Damage suit before jury over garage access blockage
The Schildknecht and wife sue the mayor and council claiming an adjacent owner built blocking structures that obstruct rear garage entrances, seeking 900 dollars in rent owed since March. Lawyers Wolfinger and Lightner represent the Schildknechts, Mason the city, Roy Powell Liquor trial slated for tomorrow with Ellsworth H. Roy to prosecute.
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Horton
Schildknecht
Colineil
Behildknechts
Marc
Orphaes
D. &Ngle Wolfinger
Bruce Lightnar
Schildknechts
A. Mason
Roy Powall Wquor
Tommorrow
Ellsworth H. Roy
Letta
Youths Hit By A Train In Chester Pa
Paul and Raymond Tratner aged 10 and 12 sons of N Trater formerly secretary of the YMCA Waynesboro were killed when struck by a passenger train on the Pennestrants Railroad near their home in Chester Pa They had climbed a tree beside the tracks and were walking on the rails when the express train hit them The boys father held the post of secretary in Waynesboro prior to 1917.
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Paul and
Raymond Tratner
Within N. Trater
YM. G. A
Waynesboro
Chester
Tho Vanthe
Near Murder at Sandy Hook Stirs West Virginia River
News from Sandy Hook reports a robbery and near murder on the Potomac side near the site where farmer William Moore vanished in December 1924 after a jazz party. Painter of ShenKadogh Junction survived a beating and robbery, found with frost in river waters. arrests promised though Moore case yielded no convictions due to insufficient evidence.
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Sandy
West Virginia
Potomac
William ‘Moore
Painter
Shen- Kadogh Junction
Lim
Petnter
William Moore
Potonac
Moore
Dus
Condition Critical After Pelvis Crush Near New Market
John Penn aged 46 of this city is listed in critical condition at Frederick Hospital after his pelvis was crushed in an accident near New Market Sunday. He has little chance of recovery.
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John Penn
New Market
Frederick Hospital
School Clerk Book Shows Discrepancies in County Board
The State's Attorney Theodore Brady investigates a 20 to 200 dollar discrepancy totaling 20500 in the books of Elizabeth Munford, clerk of the School Board. The judiciary report covers 10 to 12 years with checks denied by the Board, and Munford faces dismissal.
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Annapolas
Maren
Theodore Brady
Aline Aringel County School Board
Invesgallag Sa
Elizabeth Munford
Munford
Young Woman Injured in Big Car Crash at Charles Town
A young woman, daughter of Grover Jose of Sandy Hook, was badly injured in a collision near Charles Town, West Virginia. The crash occurred Sunday when the Bruna diplomat’s car struck a vehicle, sending the injured passenger to a local hospital as investigators review the scene.
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Gqirl
Grover Jose
Sandy Hook
Charles Town
W.a
Figspiral
Lojurion
Florida banks close as panic grips West Palm Beach
In Palm Beach Florida the First American Bank Trust Company and Northwood Bank & Trust closed briefly amid crowds and security fears. Officials aim to reopen after reorganizing while stresses on regional banks mount, with large deposits withdrawn and armored car rumors adding to the tense atmosphere. Nearby Arlington State Bank in Mendota and Marbold State Bank in Green View also shut, awaiting audits and orderly closures due to financial distress.
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Palm Brach
Firet Bank & Trustompany
Palm Beach
Northwood Bok & ‘Trust Company
West Palm Beach
First American Bank & Trust Company
Fallet J
West Palm
Citizens' Bak
Farmers Bank ‘Nd Trust Company
American Bank
Will widen county road through western Maryland demands road upgrade
Report states the Hag gerelown Smithshure highway from Smithsburg to the Mason and Dixon line will be widened this spring. State Road Commission inspectors note the route is among the narrowest major highways in the county and dangerous after years of mishaps. A deed record shows a property sale linked to court action in Ailey for 15000 dollars. A waitress, Mina Ethel Rosenterry, had a finger amputated at the hospital following a workplace incident.
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Staldoz
Haggerelown-Smithshure
Mason & Dixon
Smithsburg
Mason and Dixon
Road Commission
Maryland
Mina
Ethel Rosenterry
Hinger
Real Luxuries In This Flat Real Luxuries In This Flat
New York reports plans for a thirty eight story apartment hotel on Fifth Avenue at 68th Street, costing ten million dollars for one hundred families. Gold plated features include door knobs baths vestibules and bronze doorways with black and white marble bathrooms. Ownership transfers from the builders Font Interests of the Waldorf and other cities. The tower will reach feet high, four feet taller than the Washington Monument, and should be ready for occupancy in October on the site of the old Hotel Netherland once built by William Waldorf Astor.
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New York
Waldorf
Washington Monument
Netierand
William Waidorf Aatot
Princeton University honors student Frederick Wilson found hanged
Frederick Wilson of Louisville Kentucky a Princeton sophomore and former honor man was found hanged in his dorm after drinking poison. University officials said he had become despondent in recent weeks and had previously contemplated suicide. Earlier in the month Martin A Gerhart a graduate student committed suicide by opening gas jets in his room.
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Princeton
Frederick Wilson
Louisville
Princeton University
Hamilton
Wilson
Alamat
Martin A. Gerhart
Leckron in Critical Condition After Self Inflicted Shot
William Leckron remains in critical condition after shooting himself in the head on Sunday. Hospital attendants report the bullet lies at the center of his brain with no expectation of removal. Authorities note the act was said to be in remorse over alleged intimacy with other women.
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Legkron
William Lecktron
Leckron
Jimsalt
Counterfeiters Arrested in Chicago Case
Police report says alleged members of an international counterfeit ring connected to the Austela headed operation were arrested in Chicago. Authorities say the group formed a network with links to overseas suppliers and planned large scale forgeries. Detectives continue to seize paraphernalia and financial records as part of the investigation.
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Flug
Iartevanf
Austela
Chicago
United States proposes three power naval linkage talks
The United States has proposed a three power naval linkage conference with Great Britain and Japan to be held in Geneva or possibly June 1. Officials say London and Tokyo share cautious optimism that the move could bring the three sea powers to the conference table, though details remain unsettled and the plan may be delayed.
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Washington
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Geneva
London
Tokyo
Ruben Will Is Probated In City Court
Wills of Max Ruben and Mary E Smith probated in this city. Max Ruben a merchant left an estate exceeding 160000, with Nathan Lyon in the furniture company. Provisions state Aaron Ruben receives the remainder for his widow’s life, then the children inherit. Mary Smith of Mt Reind Road left her estate to two surviving sisters, Biter and Etaffy Smith. Blue Law Bill defeated in New Jersey, Sunday observance local option bill loses by one vote in Assembly.
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Max Ruben
Alary E. Smith
Deptanss Court
Ruben
Rlyon
Aaron Rimainder
Childrer
Misd Smith
Mt Reind
Histerg
Biter and
Etaffy Smith
New Jersey
Butcher confesses to murder of girl who spurned attentions
Allentown, Pa. March 8. W. Fuentatueck, 40, a Betihichem butcher, confessed to shooting and killing Evelyn Hummel, 24, after she ended their friendship upon learning he was married. He was arrested. a loaded pistol was found at his home. authorities note prior threats by her husband.
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Butcher
Allentown
Fuentatueck
Betihichem
Evelyn Hummel
Wimsoos
Misg Hummel
Frienfsbeck
Horpitel
Emmelad
Mix Hummel
Nettivhen
Jane Bieke
Hhremus Owought
Bingka
Foentatneck
Tia Howe
Firnace
Distriet
Royle
Tabtsy Reonty
Tim Don
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Washington County
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Horthorn
Ima Myeravills
Thay
Magerstown
Walfsville
Thomas H. Miller
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Brothers
Waynesboro Y. M. C. A
Chester, Pa
Hamva de Valera
America
Anne Arundel County
Florida
Mendota
Arlington
Springfield
Ll Maceh
Marbold State Bank
Green View
North Side Bank of
Smithsburg Pike
Sam
Roward R. Gartinger
Court Ailey
Winn G. Ernet
Princeton U. Isa
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