Congressmen plan polls on prohibition sentiment nationwide
Washington March 27 An offer to poll constituents on the prohibition question was announced by the Association led by William H. Slayton founder and chairman It would pay the cost of polls targeting all registered voters and involve cooperating members of Congress to tally the results The plan aims to aid wet and dry lawmakers by revealing true constituency views It faces opposition from advocates of the Volstead Act who prefer dry stances regardless of voters' wishes
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Washington
Conwroga
William H. Slayton
Wart
Congress
House of Representatives
Haid
Slayton
Lookout fails to warn police at Washington Street raid
Authorities had long watched a Washington Street house between Locust and Mulberry Streets for months. A rear-yard raid captured sixteen men in a large gambling operation with thousands wagered. Yengey fled but later was arrested. several defendants paid fines from twenty dollars to five hundred dollars.
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Herbert Yengey
Crymheetaal Valley
Yongey
Washington Street
Locust
Mulberry Streets
e+ lockott
Dondad
Yonsey
Lawsuit over dental injury from January 1925 extraction
Plaintiff sues for five thousand dollars claiming injures from a tooth extraction performed January 10 1925. Attorneys Wakuman Vanenting represent the plaintiff Myer H Gyhon alleges a jaw fracture resulted from the procedure and seeks damages.
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George T. Key
Wakuman & Vanenting
Aalint Myer H. Gyhon
Crow Not As Black As He Is Painted
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture says crows are not as bad as their reputation. It urges farmers to use extreme measures only in severe cases and notes sprouting corn is among crow food. A new trap is praised and warnings are advised to deter the birds where they are plentiful.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Habeas Corpus Filed For Edward Smith In Koontz Case
Habeas corpus proceedings will be filed by Oswald and Oswald for Edward Smith of Baptown who is held after a fatal gunshot at Clarence Koontz’s home. A coroner jury heard testimony of a quarrel at Smith’s home and claims he acted after being attacked, as Smith seeks release on bail.
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Habeas Corps
Oswald
Edward Smith
Baptown
Darth
Clarence B. Koontz
Hagera Lown
Smith
Corpvera
Atkérapon
Mith
Monument Unveiled Honoring Huguenot Founders at Parrla Inland
In Beaufort North Carolina on March 27 the monument raised by Gongzresa to honor Old Charles Wort on Parrla Inland and the French Huguenots led by Jean Ribanit was unveiled, commemorating the first white settlement on the continent.
Timber falls on brick plant worker injuring Charles Smith
Charles Smith, a colored worker at Custwa’a brick plant, was injured yesterday when a heavy timber fell from about 26 feet, striking his right heel and shoulder. He was removed to his home and treated by Det. M. Zimmerman for multiple injuries.
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Charles Smith
Williamsport
Custwa
Smith
Fryetura
Golla
Hancaly
Det M. Zimmerman
Husbands Relent and Promise Much After Wives Strike
A village faces upheaval as wives strike for concessions and men pledge changes. Leaders read a resolution in the square demanding fair terms and mutual respect, with both sides agreeing to reform and support each other if husbands comply.
Whittemore Gang Capture Spurs NYC Crime Panic
New York criminals fear a wave of robberies totaling about 1 million as Whittemore and other gang members face rapid court action. District Attorney Banton says conviction rates rose sharply since January, juries cracked down, and pleas of guilty are common. Two new arrests linked to the Whittemore case are reported, with jewelry recovered and a safety deposit box seized. further details continue on page 12.
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Criminal Courts
Stice
Whittemore
New York
Commencement dates set for Washington county high schools
The Board of Education announced the annual commencements with speaker Prof Charles H Albert of the State Normal School. Dates listed include Williamsport June 7, Toonsbors June 8, Hancook June 5, and Smithsburg June 6 among others with various times.
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Washington County
Board of Education
J. Grimes
Charles MH. Albert
State Normg School
Cloomalurg
Phy
Willamsport
Be Jo'clock
Toonsbors
P.M. Tagerstown
Wednesdas
A. M. Hancock
Wednnesday
Smithsburg
Duns
Ochack
Bullet in heart guard vila tale
The x ray shows a bullet moving around the heart of Bulvatora Vesori who had recovered enough from the shooting. Doctors warn the gunshot effects linger and villagers wait for further medical updates on his condition.
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Bulvatora Vesori
Ie Hokpl Tal
Weather forecast for Washington Monday outlook
A weekly forecast from Maver 27 predicts snow or rain early in the week north of Middle Adina States with a high chance of precipitation. Temperatures will hover near average, with firmer hints of wintry conditions later in the period.
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Washington
Middle
Adina
Scribblers and Straws: Pitt Educator Debunks Penman Myth
Pittsburgh March 27 A University of Pittsburgh education professor William T Roat argues that poor handwriting does not indicate low intelligence while intelligent people may write slowly as brain activity runs ahead of muscle movement. He notes scribbles may reflect focus on thoughts not penmanship and counteracts the belief that bad penmanship equals low intellect.
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Pittsburgh
Marca
William T. Roat
University of Pittsburgh School of Education
Root
Br. Root
Potomac Neison Co seeks trolley to bus shift on Mulberry
Mayor Bowman confirms receipt of the Potomac Neison Co application to replace the Loon trolleys with buses. M B Riley says the company will share repaving costs and that the move aims to improve service, not dodge payments. Council vote likely next week as city considers abandoning trolleys on the narrow Mulberry street corridor.
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Charles Bowman
Potomac Neison Co
Bowman Dala
M. B. Riley
Mulberry St
Riley
Potomac Mdison
Largest Oklahoma oil gusher wells in Garber Covington field
At Eniq Oklo on March 27 more than 100 workers labored overnight to build earthen basins to capture oil from the Sinclair Hartley well No 27, which came in yesterday. The Garber Covington field produced over four thousand barrels an hour and officials said it is the largest well drilled in Oklahoma and among the biggest in the United States.
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Eniq
Oklo
Garber Covington
Oil Company
Oklahoma
United States
Thieves Raid Public School Building
A robbery struck a public school where thiefs entered Thursday into the Williagnapoel high school complex. Items from the commercial department were taken with an estimated value around $25 and a basement area suffered water damage.
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Vitevok
Williagnapoel High
Oleh
Vananekod
Cinetoon, Inc
Tiger Girl Whittemore Weeps In Prison Tale Of Crime
New York reports cast Margaret Whittemore known as the Tiger Girl as a bandit queen facing justice. Detected by detectives, she and her companion Richard Seeco Whitemore led a gang of holdups across eastern cities. The piece contrasts prison fate with the glamour she cultivated.
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New York
Jefferson Macket
Tiger Girl
Margaret Whittemore
Richard Seeco Whittemore
Vupa
Gwiman
Nona
Molla
Geerakl Chapman
Whittemore
Baltimore
Officers Of Law Scored At Meeting In Hagerstown
A secret meeting of prominent business leaders in the WY M C A auditorium discussed crime trends in Hagerstown and Washington County and the lax enforcement of prohibition. They warned that if authorities fail to act, citizens may take action, referencing recent county crimes and murders.
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Hagerstown
Washington County
WY. M. C
Funkhouser
Chileans Angered Over Plans For Settlement
Arica Chile March 27. Chile and Peru agreed to pause plebiscite efforts on Tacna and Arica while the United States mediates but disputes rise over interim actions. American calls for a full halt clash with Chilean protests and Peruvian acceptance of mediation without conditions.
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Arica
Chile
Peru
Mave
Tacna
Arica Pauling
United States
Tuma
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Taéna-Arica
Divorce Granted To Actress Ethel Shannon In Los Angeles
The marriage of Ethel Shannon, nee Reed, has ended in divorce. Judge Carey granted the decree here yesterday, following a plea supported by her former husband, actor Robert J. Carey.
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Los Angeles
Ethel Shannon
Reaa
Secon
Albesing Dassertion
Rotere
J. Carey
George Tawman Involved In Industrial Plant Incident
George Tawman of East Avenue sustained an injury while operating a ganimohfan at the Tapers Lows Mantle Company. The incident occurred at the plant, and details indicate a workplace accident with a safety concern requiring investigation.
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George Tawman
Eaat Avenue
Taperslows Mantle Company
Darrow to Debate on Prohibition with Chieftain Wheeler
Chicago on March 27 the prohibition question will be debated on station WGN and in the Chicago Tribune by Clarence Darrow attorney and anti prohibition opponent and Wayne B Wheeler legislative superintendent of the Anti Saloon League of America. The debate begins at 8 30 o clock. TAKEN TO PEN Sheriff Dutey transported Lauren Stevens Alana House and Austin Moser to begin terms in the penitentiary following conviction in February term of court.
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Chicago
WGN
Chicago Tribune
Clarenhca Darrow
Wayna B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League of America
Sherif Dutey
Tallimore
Lauren Stevens
Alana House
Austin Moser
Telephone girl accused in $500000 Ponzi scheme
New York police arrest Mia Cruca Olta Bange and her husband, a Hoaweek clerk, on charges linked to a fake investment plan that allegedly swindled about $450000 from friends and relatives in a telephone company scheme. Detectives quote alleged bribes and forged promises as the couple sought to profit from the scheme.
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New York
Mias Cruca Olta Bange
New York Telephones Company
HS Denniston
Charlua Wy Hance
Deanixton
Anit Powel
Detectiva Liont
Augase Mayer
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