Salemen Crack Down in Tidewater Swindle Trial
Testimony details a scheme where dozens of salesmen allegedly diverted thousands of dollars in proceeds from stocks and notes. Key figures include a bank officer and regional executives, with charges described as coordinated investment fraud tied to a Tidewater area case. The case cites evictions and stock transfers as part of the alleged scheme.
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Foie Salestae
Vihowater
Feoel Caryonalios
Tronali
Samiel Vobkes
Huterstown
Testimany Nfbers Whumaeer
Bogacae Vestenbay
Halamore
Fenadanet Sidan
Val
Canspire van Defatal
Miners Fate Unclear as Fire Hinders Rescue Efforts
In a chaotic scene near a highway toll road a fire blocks access complicating rescue operations for trapped workers. Authorities and workers scrambled for containment while uncertain reports described conditions and potential casualties. Local agencies urged caution and coordinate efforts amid shifting information from the scene.
Hospital Fire Affects City Building Permit Hearing
A local hospital fire disrupted a building permit hearing as officials paused proceedings and residents noted safety concerns. The incident prompted a temporary postponement and a demand for clearer permits and enforcement.
Early signs of spring reported in Washington county
Early reports from crop observers in Washington county indicate spring ahead by about two weeks. Winter grains and grasses are mostly green and benefited by several warm days. Fruit buds are swelling over the valley as plowing had a strong week.
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Washington County
Voters in Hagerstown weigh light plant issue
City voters consider retaining the Home Light Plant to keep current rates, with Harry E. Baker supporting city ownership and operation while cautioning against immediate new construction. Other ward candidates pledge stance, praising past improvements in streets and city services amid election tensions.
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Morning Herald
Harry E. Baker
Baker
Guy
Hagerstown
Hageratown
Kiracore
Fragments From Turbulent Page Tease Local Notes
A damaged OCR fragment shows jumbled phrases and stray words. The readable bits hint at a chaotic scene or notice with references to peaches apples and a location near Ames, but the text is largely unintelligible and incomplete.
Twister Devastates Town Leaving Dozens Dead or Injured
Eyewitnesses recount a tornado that struck a village, igniting fires and wrecking buildings. Fires raged as rescuers pulled dozens from the ruins, with children among the dead and injured. Officials reported many missing and warned of continuing danger as search efforts persisted.
Demonstration group tours Hamilton area for candy sale
A demonstrator group named Willi Ho Mntrea, Peter Tease nd Noh Birkley Une Baty Hart Tein travels through Wupers Lawn for a parade of Maby Ruth candy. They register at the Hamilton Lotek and plan to visit schools theatres and stores in the city with supplies and street presence.
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Willi Ho Mntrea
Peter Teasend
Noh Birkley
Une Baty Hart Tein
Wupers
Hamilton Lotek
Will
Deaths of Margaret E Norris and others at Roarerd village
Obituary lists Margaret E Norris widow of Aflan Wied iather howe, aged 84, with surviving relatives including Meavhtied Mia Gara Whistler York Ha Ars Mallle Mundort Med Vina Sure Mea Bally Potter Magers. funeral details note a service at Robrensvills and burial at Shanatawn churchyard with committal at Clear pie. Other names appear in garbled form with reference to a Mr Glaan af Predoriely and an infant, plus a memorial service at a local church.
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Margaret E. Norris
Aflan Wied
Iather Howe
Roarerd
eGnipllsania
Meavhtied
Mia
Gara Whistler
York
Ars Mallle Mundort
Med
Vina Sure
Mea Bally Potter
Magers Ow
Heen
Mainey Snyder
Wee Ro Siday
Hold Pair On Thefts In May Grand Jury Hearings
Two men were held for action of the May Grand Jury on theft charges at hearings before Police Magistrates Bower and Middiekantt. Earl Bantzlay faced stealing twelve cases of near beer from C W Reese’s garage on Cromera Alley. Petey Demaria was committed to fall in default of $1,000 bail for stealing a battery from Newton Henson’s automobile. Dunkle and a warehouse owner Dwight Dinko were involved. Dunkle posted $500 bond. Authorities argued Dunkle’s connection was unproven. a key witness testimony exonerated him.
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May Grand Jury
Boar
Bower
Middiekantt
Earl Bantzlay
South Mutharry Street
Dawal
Oswald
C. W. Reese
Cromera Alley
Middle Aknott
Demarie
Petey Demaria
Newton Henson
Demarla
Justice Nower
Dwight Dinko
Virginia
Dunkle
Dewarls
Dunkle Ware
Cumberland to Get Modern Switch Plant
Totomac Edison officials say a new switch house will be built in Capiborland within 30 days. The project should take about five months to complete, using fireproof brick and concrete to protect Cumberland’s business district from floods and inundation, linking to the existing plant at Wil Uarmsport.
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Totomac Kidigon Co
Capiborland
Motomac Edison
Cumberland
Wil Uarm
Butchers Use Preservatives in Cumberland Ad
Cumberland butchers advertise preservatives supplied to customers. Officials say preservatives are generally used and may violate the law, while dealers claim they keep meat fresh. Sullivan obtained samples for tax purposes and prosecutions are anticipated in the coming weeks.
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Cumberland Butchers
A. G. Sullivan
Chet Inapee
Bureau of Pood Ant Druga
Department of Health
Geveral
Sullivan
Hoffmans Hope to Open Soon
Gust of thanks from Mr and Mrs Sullivan Jr express gratitude for flowers and cards sent during the funeral of their baby Natty Evtiya. The notice notes efforts to reopen and inform the public.
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Hoffmans
Anil
Sullivan, Jr
Anil Cara
Bragonier Denies Responsibility for Transfer Claim
Bragonier denies any responsibility for a police transfer to another district. He asserts the move followed a request from an officer who paused to answer a question. Wilbur J Bragontier, a Strait Commissioners board member, made the remark. The Republican paper has pressed Bragonier ahead of the election.
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Wilbur J. Bragontier
Board of Strait Commissioners
Bragonter
Waite sought money then killed a pair
A sensational tale recounts Dr Waite’s murders to seize his wife’s inheritance. An autopsy linked the crimes, and he confessed his motive. Girard, his wife, and a friend faced lengthy sentences after a pattern of deception and poisoning for insurance gains.
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Waite
Pair
Nareh
Michigan
Ife
Gigio
Paria
Girard
Madama Jeanne Girard
Imulsolia
Jésephine Douetexu
Clarence C. Haring
New York
Mra. Tartig
Haring
Europe
Verang
Ana
American Shot By Greek Bandit Dies
John Logan of Jocaville Georgia died in a hospital at Arla Greece after being wounded by Greek bandits while traveling with four companions from the American school group. The incident occurred in South Epirus as reported by a telegraph dispatch.
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PAIUS
John Logan
Jocavillé
Mis Dade
Arla
Greece
Logan
Ami Haeulogical School
Waa Travel
South Epiricy
Deadly storm devastates Illinois towns and Missouri river region
A massive tornado and windstorm swept through southern Illinois and eastern Missouri, destroying West Frankfort De Soto and nearby communities. Relief trains arrived as Governor Small and the National Guard organized aid. An emergency $500,000 appropriation was sought, with multiple towns reporting heavy loss of life and widespread burning and wreckage.
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Wouthern Illinois
Small
Carlos Black
Minofa
Lima
Iimmadiata
Ahaya
West Frankfort
de Soto
Garm
Fly
Kangas
Missouri
St. Louis
Mount Cairo
Murphyshore
Elis
Tain
Frankfort
Suat
Henton
Benton
Tsraugh
Night Aid Snow Threat Looms Over Town
Snow threatened as warm temperatures dropped suddenly after a warm spell. Forecasters warned of severe disruption as ice and heavy flurries began, risking power outages and travel hazards for residents and commuters alike.
Market snapshot from New York and Baltimore grain and city markets
Stock digest notes mixed railroad and industrial stocks with steady loans and bonds and signs of easy money at 3 percent. Baltimore grain markets show red winter wheat around 1.47 and white oats at 0.7 to 0.8. City market lists prices for eggs butter root vegetables fruits and staples with varied per unit costs and small quantities reported.
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New York
Baltimore Grain
Baltimore
Local quotation quirk from Magerstown bizarre listing
A fragmentary local item from Magerstown features an odd quotation or misprint about corn and numbers. Readable names or clear context are missing, leaving a terse, ambiguous note that invites clarification.
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Magerstown
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Sargent
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Potomac Edison Company
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Hofman Glothdag Stara
Maida
WINNE
Andy
Aderbach
Bragonier
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Is Areli
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