Payroll Largest: Much Bought Here in Hagerstown District
The Folomar Edison Company reported a 1926 payroll of 340,009 paid to 16 employees in the Hagerstown district, supporting families living in the working territory. Local merchants supplied about 170,000 in materials, with dividends to preferred stockholders exceeding 48,000. The Potomac or Potomic Tilson Company revenue within the city was 243,000 in 1925, including streetcar and business revenues. The 1985 note covers local operations, with a 2,600,000 power plant built in 1980 and daily interurban streetcar use bringing 2,200 people into the city for work and shopping.
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Tapayrella Atone
Hagerstown
Folomar Edison Company
Nanda
Poon
Tilson Company
Clty
Riley
Read and Kelly in Divorce Saga with Flogging Claims
The report describes Tead’s ongoing divorce actions and allegations surrounding Mrs Read and John Kelly. It notes Read’s claim of being forced into marriage, Kelly’s alleged flogging, and police detention of relatives during custody inquiries. Chief Carter leads the investigation into the allegations and connections between Read and Kelly.
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Read
Rolize Carter
Teac
Noth
Tead
Kelly
Hom
Carter
Special Train Brings Guests to Security
A special eight car steel Baltimore & Ohio train arrived before noon carrying hundreds of Washington leisure guests of the North American Cement Corp. The engine bore a large painting of the Security plant made after three days of work. Guests will tour the plant and attend dinner before returning to Wahlogtun this afternoon.
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Baltimore & Ohio Itallron
Washington
Whahlogtun
Haiti Makes Progress 10 Pay Off Debt
Washington March 3 Substantial proof of Haiti s progress in self government finance and other undertakings was filed in the May annual report by Maj Gen John H Russell American high commissioner for 1925 He said Haiti ended a fiscal year with a cash surplus and that 1985 28 prospects are favorable Receipts in the first three months of the new year were the largest in Haiti s history and total receipts may fund debt reduction Peaceful conditions persisted across the country with only a few conflicts reported between natives occupation forces and the gendarmerie
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Washington
Haiti
State Department
John H. Russell
Marina Corps
Haili
Russell
Seattle Voters Decide City Form Of Government
Seattle, Wash, March 9. Voters choose whether to elect a mayor or abolish the mayoral office in favor of a city manager system. If the latter passes, the new plan takes effect when Mayor Brown’s term ends. Mrs Landes, Seattle’s first female mayoralty candidate, heads the council. Edwin J. Brown has served as mayor for two years.
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Seattle
Wash
al ‘Aley
Landiste
Berthard Landen
Edwin J. Brown
Theuambauk
Brown
Landes
Deaths and funeral notice for Mrs Frank L Bennett
The funeral for Mrs Frank L Bennett will be Thursday at 2 PM at 608 Dale Hill avenue with Rev Dr Scott R Warner officiating. Interment follows at Rosenin Cemetery. Card of thanks from Mr and Mrs Arthur S Nye for kindness, flowers, and aid during illness and death of their dear baby. Also a note about St Patrick's Day candies at Star Candy Co. local ad.
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Frank L. Bennett
Dale Hill J Avenue
Scott R. Warner
Rosenin
Tranks
Mail Box: county funds blamed on State Game Commission
Washington county hunters claim the State Game Commission shortchanged the county for years, with records showing minimal returns from 1920 to 1923. LeCompte denied the charge at a county league gathering, while locals insist 1925 receipts prove restitution and argue for county restocking authority. A. J. Zinkand, veteran printer, remains critically ill as relatives are summoned.
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Walton League
Washington County
BE. Lee
Maryland
Game Commission
Daily Mail
State Game Commission
Belng
Cormission
LeCompte
Col Coolidge Leases Sugar Lot Despite Illness
Col John C Coolidge father of the president leases the family sugar lot at Plymouth Notch this season as he remains bedridden after a heart condition left him unable to use his legs. The president owns the Coolidge sugar lot adjoining the homestead.
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Plymouth
March
John C. Coolidge
Ius
Coolidge
Magnus Johnson Loses His Fight in Senate Poll
Washington reports an unanimous decision against Magnus Johnson former Farmer-Labor senator in his bid for the Minnesota Republican seat held by Senator Schall. A senate election sub committee reached the ruling. The item includes unrelated notices about experts, lodge meetings, and girl organization campaigns.
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Washington
Maagnus Johnson
Farmer-Labor
Schall
Republcan
Minnesota
Senate
Murder Trial Delay Sought Over Newspaper Influence
Philadelphia March 9. David L. Marshall's murder case saw counsel request a one month continuance to let newspaper influence fade. The plea withdrawal confusion arose as Marshall reportedly confessed to killing Miss Dietrich and dismembering her body after threats of exposure. his wife remained absent.
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Philadelphia
David L. Marshall
Biss
Bir
Wernick
Marshall
Romance to wed British society figure in Paris
Miss Elsis De Wolfe, a noted New York social figure, will marry Sir Charles in Paris tomorrow. Former actress and producer turned interior decorator, she is a close friend of Ming Anne Morgan, sister of J. P. Morgan, and the engagement was reportedly announced at a tea in Paris by Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt.
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New York
Elsis de Wolfe
Paris
Sir Charles
Ming Anne Morgan
J.P. Morgan
W. K. Vanderbilt
Prance Will Withdraw Rhine Troops
In a continued report from case 1, Germany argues public opinion backs entry to the council under the status quo and rejects a last minute demand to pledge support for specific candidates. Berlin says it seeks the permanent seat with hands untied and questions why a prior pledge is required.
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League
Gemmn
Lie Couneil
Mane
Ourselvay
Germany
Johnson improves after home explosion injures Johnston at Manganaville
Harry K. Johnston, seriously injured by an explosion at his home near Manganaville, is reported to be improving steadily at Washington County Hospital. He remains confined with a broken arm and a severe facial laceration, and doctors hope his eyesight will be saved.
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Harry K. Johnston
Manganaville
Washington County
Noe
Dye Buy Diamant Dyes to Offer Kind Color Guide
Dye buyers are advised to tell the druggist the material to color. Specify wool or silk or plain cotton or mixed goods to obtain Diamant dyes in the proper shade and avoid unsuitable results.
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Ady
Frigidaire In. Showrooms Open In City
Bowes and Marleaux, agents for Wingadaire refrigerators, open showrooms at 59 East Baltimore Street displaying the latest models. Local agents handle General Motors products in Washington Frederick Jefferson and Berkeley counties and have added a service station with four trucks for city coverage.
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Bowes & Marleaux
Wingadaire
Baltimore St
Reyeogent
General Motors
Washington
Ieederick
Jefferson
Berkeley
Ountiea
Ruby Released After Baltimore Police Questioning
Robert Ruby was released after police in Baltimore questioned him regarding involvement in the sale of an automobile by John Phillips. Phillips was initially suspected in the Western Maryland Dairy $16,000 holdup in Baltimore.
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Ruby
Robert Ruby
Baltimore
Ant
John Phillips
Maryland
Rubyn
Farm Bureau Club Meetings Scheduled This Week
The Funkstown Farm Bureau local club will meet Wednesday at 7 30 in the school building The Williamaport Downsville Club will meet Friday at 7 39 in the High School Clearspring Farm Bureau local plans an outreach supper Saturday evening in the Community room
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Farm Bureau News
Funkstown Farm Bureau
Williamaport
Downsville Club
Clearspring Farm Bureau Loval
Building Permit for Queen Street Porch Removal and Rebuild
A building permit is issued for removal and replacement of a porch on Queen Street, Pennsylvania. The project covers a 6 by 28 foot area with construction valued at eighty one dollars.
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Queen
Pennsylvania
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