Public Service Commission Moves on Sixth Man Rule
The Public Service Commission signals it will study railroad crew needs and may designate which trains can dispense with the sixth man. Railroads feared the legislature would grant broad repealer power, while the commission presses for an administrative approach to determine essential crews and operations.
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Wemawelee
Maryland
Legistafape
Mitnties Board
Public Service Commission
Tead
Eal
Rail Regulation Theory Cited in Utility Oversight
A fragmented report notes debate over railroad and utility regulation, citing the need for the Public Service Commission to restrain corporate power. It discusses the assumption that utility regulation requires governmental checks on railroad officials and related commissions.
Fire starter charged in Elkton Virginia blaze case
Harwysonburg May 2 Charged with starting a Mikton building fire that destroyed an entire block of business and homes with an estimated loss of 60000 dollars. Max Helfer and Eli Hyller released on bail. case to proceed May 14. Also notes discussion of city appointive box collector and divorce petition filed by Mrs Louie Warfield Ledochowska from Count Vladimir Legochowaka in Howard County court.
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Harwysonburg
Mikton
Max Hellar
Harrisonburg
Riktop
Abks
Louie Warfield Ledochowska
Edwin Warfield
Vladiair Legochowaka
Warsaw
Poland
Howard County
Ellicott
City
Village Cop Beaten Robbed and Locked Up
Thomas Evans of Marion, a Buckner police night officer, was assaulted by four attackers. They stole his badge, a knife, scissors, stamps, money, and district items before locking him in a shed. The incident alarmed locals and sparked calls for a detective or prohibition officer.
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International Newsy
Huckner
Buckner
Ome
Thomas Evans
Marion
Speen
Imapleson
Spowe
Wegulse
Baltimore county plans meeting on new assessment
Members of the Board of County Commissioners have been invited and the tax supervisor ordered to appear before the State Tax Commission in Baltimore next Thursday. They will discuss plans and methods for establishing the new assessment for Washington county.
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Board of County Commissioners
Baltimore
Commission
Washington County
Peggy Plans A Party With War Dances And Campfire Feast
A girl describes an outdoor party with war dances after a hike in the country. They cooked supper over a fire, ate sandwiches and fruit, roasted marshmallows, sang Indian songs, and headed home as it got dark. Plans for future hikes include dancing and an outdoor play with their language teacher.
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Rolla
Micer Ayeram
Minnshaba
Dumb Trick On Streetcar Ends In Embarrassment
Erwin and Fred, inseparable on the way home, cause laughter in a crowded streetcar. Erwin secretly smokes, finger-teasing Fred. A conductor intervenes, ejecting two boys mistaken for troublemakers, leaving the pair heartened yet empty-pocketed as they walk home together.
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Erwin
Fred
Dred
Gore
Ina
Brain
Ted
Geome
Hrwin
Today and Tomorrow Puzzle Fragments in Lost Telegraph
Fragmentary OCR text shows stray phrases and names from a puzzle page. Mixed spellings and headings suggest a word game or acrostic. Readable items mention hints, questions, and a playful quiz format with scattered proper nouns and incomplete lines.
Undertakers Seek Modern, Beautiful Funeral Altar to Lift Morale
The Associated Undertakers of New York, led by president Frank E. Campbell, call for a modern, uplifting funeral culture. They urge ornate furniture, tapestries, bronze statues, and colorful caskets to replace gloom and traditional black chapels, claiming the new, sublimely designed rites will ease bereavement and reflect the times.
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New
New York
Associated Undertakers of
Frank E. Campbell
Campbell
Chapala
Mayor Koontz Wins Westminster Fight
Westminster May 3 mayoral race ends with incumbent Koontz defeating Michell Walsh as George W. Babylon and George B. Matihewa win re election to the Town Council. Walsh runs as independent and Koontz secures 634 votes to 156. Plans for a brick four apartment plus store building on Franklin street and Cannon avenue advance with construction to start next week. A police chase prompts officials to search for a suspect in a Negro homicide case as investigators comb city warrants.
Man Injured as Runaway Horse Dragged Driver
William Bollinger a farmer near Greensburg was dragged several hundred feet by a reins snapped runaway Texan he drove. He tried to jump but his foot caught in the rein and he was dragged before freeing himself. He suffered a dislocated left shoulder, scalp wound and bruised back. Dr Wishard of Leitereburg attended.
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William Bollinger
Greensburg
Lestersburg
Bollinger
Wishard
Leitereburg
Health Association Officers Chosen in Washington County
The Washington County Public Health Association held its annual election yesterday with Dr. Victor D. Miller elected vice president and Mrs. E. H. Zeigler re-elected president. Other officers are Mrs. Frank W. Mish secretary and O. H. Keller treasurer. Peregrin Wroth and D. Psodole joined the executive committee. The board will seek county commission funding on May 23 and the secretary will send a letter to Miss Nellie M. Cassy in Essex County New York expressing thanks for her service and resignation.
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Washington County Public Health
Victor D. Miller
E. H. Zeigler
Oicers
Frank W. Mish
0. H. Keller
Gr Peregrin Wroth
D. Psdodle
Theya
Misa Nelie M. Cassy
Essex County
New York
Washington County Public Health Association
New Store Takes Charge Amid Turbulent Trade News
Frante Kreteinzer and Bernard Kretsinger trading as Kratsloger Hros claim purchase of Gaber Woldoger Smtha Furs tied to their hardware business. Road foreman George W. Tyllie resigns. W. Green’s appointment to Western Maryland Railway foreman role noted. Local police chief Emmpert remains at home while duties proceed. An advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and feverish colds targeting children, urging readers to seek the product.
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Frante
N. Kreteinzer
Bernard P. Kretsinger
Kratsloger Hros
Bays
Gaber
Edd Woldoger
Smthafurs
Gelaer and Wolfoger
George W. Tyllie
Maryland
Green
W. Emmpert
Western Maryland Railway Company
U S Survey Of Smoke Evils Is Being Conducted
A U S survey on smoke evils reports that bituminous coal burning causes heavy smoke in many cities. Experts warn of unsafe combustion in furnaces and stoves used for anthracite coal or coke, urging better methods to curb pollution and conserve fuel.
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Harry Ward
Ota
Wabhingson
Federal Bureau of Mines
Munighpatthoriti¢G
Aken Ead
Staten
Lux Auto Company Increases Capital Stock
Capital stock of Lux Auto Company increases from 200000 to 600000. The firm operates a branch on West Washington street in Abies City.
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Lux Auto Company
West Washington Street
Abies City
SURE TO HELP SICK WOMEN Lebanon Indiana
In Lebanon Indiana a testimonial praises Lydia E Pinkham s Vegetable Compound for easing women s troubles. Mrs Emma Baker of 106 St Lebanon credits the remedy with restoring strength and energy and recommends it to others facing similar health issues.
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Lebanon
Indiana
Lydia E. Pink
Emwa Baier
St Lebanon
Lydia B
Pinkham
Baker
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