Two-Gun Don Chafin to Testify in Blizzard Treason Trial
Charles Town West Virginia May 8 court stage set for the prosecution's big scene in the Blizzard treason trial. "Two-Gun" Don Chafin sheriff of Logan County awaits his turn to testify as the state seeks to prove Blizzard led armed forces against the state government. The prosecution plans to present Chafin and deputies who fought miners at Blair Mountain for three days before federal troops arrived. Captain Brock Ua Joater of the federal forces and Captain John T. Wilson U.S.A. are expected witnesses as the warlike acts at Blair Mountain are described as a Yeomio opera with rounds fired and many hit.
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Unhied Preag
Charles Town
W.a
Bill Blizzard
West Virginia
Trye-Gun
Don Chafin
Logan County
Blizzard
Veatkta
Chafn
Chafin
Blair Mountains
Brock Ua Joater
Afatis
Bharplesa
Callad
Indicationa
Ars
Atate Ita
John. T. Wilson
Blair Mountain
Witeon
Miners’ Army
Thy ‘Batlia Araa
General Wu Orders Lin's Surrender Or Withdrawal
General Wu today ordered Lin's army to surrender unconditionally or withdraw. The frontier commander, under heavy pressure, faces advancing Manchurian forces and rising support at home as Hu is hailed by the press as a potential leader for China.
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Shanghai
Wu Pell
Lin
China
Wild cheers greet Wilson era at vaudeville show
At Warrington on May 8 an actor in a curtain speech addressed President Wilson amid midien scene, with Mrs. Wilson present. The audience roared for Woodrow Wilson as policemen cleared paths for exits. A young man rushed the stage shouting cheers for Wilson and a jab at Jim Reed.
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Warrington
Andlay
Wilson
Woodrow Weldon
Ana
Grant
Wilkens
Cham
Raanan
Hele Meng
Ue Theatra
Woodrow Wilson
Jim Reed
Confeserite Memorial Meeting Tonight
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Confeserite memorial meeting tonight with unclear details. The text hints at observances or procedures and mentions dates and arrangements but the exact location, time, and participants remain unreadable.
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Confeserite Memorial
May Term Of Court Opens Here Today
The May term of the circuit court for Washington county opened this morning with Judge Wrack G Wagaman presiding. The grand jury was charged on secrecy and statutes as cases for trial were reviewed and set. The docket includes several assault with intent to kill cases and indictments against railroad workers and others, with a lengthy grand and petit jury list read aloud.
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Circuit Court
Washington County
Wrack G. Wagaman
Jugs Wagaman
Jangthyong
W. M. Railroad Oeers
Jozeph Molognelli
J. Winger Orapar
Hubert
Hutzell
Frank
Dathart
Charles
Martin
William H. Cunningham
George M
Hollman
Hammond
Fred F. Foltz
Zeigler
Sylvester W. Fogle
Alen J. Heller
William J. Krotzer
Benjamin F. Baker
Fred Bikle
G., Ross
Hasselt
Harry Ditto
Hart Nelkirk
Phraim Shank
Stanley P. Fy Kline
Petit Jury
Peter J." Mullen
Harvey Nunamaker
Gavrga W. Fechtiz
William W. Fridinger
Scott Long
Baward
W. Byron
R- Brace
Carnon
Harry 3
Crosson
Harry C. Main
J. ‘T. Lewis
Max Miller
Frank A. Davis
David A. Hilkenatail
Harry W. Potts
J. Andrew
Cahill
New Trucks for Mail Delivery in Hagerstown
The postal service will boost delivery capacity with a 1.5 ton Commorgs truck now in service and five new tabchinog-now vehicles planned for arrival this week. Two Ford trucks will replace motorcycles on Virginia Avenue and the night collection route, with officials noting motorcycles cost more to operate than trucks.
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Hagerstown
Diya
Virginia Avenue
American Infantry Ordered to Tong Ku China
A dispatch published by the London Times reports that a company of American infantry has been ordered to Tong Ku China to oppose Chang To-Lin's stragglers. It cites Chang's losses at 5,000 killed and wounded and 20,000 captured, and notes Chang's favored son was reportedly killed.
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Tong KU
China
Rx United Prove
London
May
Chang ‘To-Lin
Tien Tsin
London Times Todays
Chang
Wu Poi-Fu
Warden Quells Prison Riot With Caned Flogging
United Préiade reports Chicago Cook County jail riot quelled as Warden West brook and guards flogged rioters individually with canes. Prisoners cried for mercy as unrest erupted over reduced visiting days from two to one, with inmates breaking furniture and menacing fire and light items during the disturbance.
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United Préiade
Chicago
Cook’ County
Westbrook
Two Places Robbed on Potomac Street Hagerstown
Two men, Lester Wy Shrader and P. J. Koontz, were arrested after break ins at the Hagerstown Grocery Company at 42 South Potomac Street and the Stieff Piano Company at 0 South Potomac Street. Loot included cash, stamps, and an umbrella, with $400 bond set for each. Police expect further arrests as others implicated are sought.
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Potomac ST. Hagerstown Grocery Co
Stieff Piano Co
Tha Hagerstown Grocery Company
South Potomac Street
Charles Ma. Silett
Bileff Pinna Company
Joy-Riders Steal Ford Roadster From Church Front
Joytiders are charged with taking the Ford roadster owned by Emory M. Taylor from in front of United Brethren Church in Williamsport while he attended prayer services. The car was returned to the church with headlights burned out. the alleged perpetrators are known and to be prosecuted once damages are paid.
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Joytidera
Emory
Genoa Conference Crisis Looms Over Allied Note
Soviet Russia may reject the allied note risking the end of the Genoa economic talks. British Premier Lloyd George pressed for a Russia reply as Barthou and France outlined conditions including a modified nonaggression pact. Belgium, France, and Britain discussed next moves with Belgium potentially taking the lead.
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Genoa
Russia
Lloyd George
Magment
J. Barthou
Barthow
Hin Gu Outlina
Pats
Parle
France
Balgium
Kranos
Baines Caucho
Stovana
Western Maryland strike case brief filed in Elkins court
The Western Maryland Railroad strike case saw both sides file briefs in the U S District Court at Elkins. Judge William Baker faces a lengthy 40 page brief as he reviews arguments over the temporary injunction against striking shopmen. A decision is not expected before May, with potential delay while the judge studies the filings. Both sides express confidence, seeking to make the injunction permanent or have it dismissed. Also reported is the sale by W Murray Baech tel Agency of two Mulberry Avenue lots on the old hospital site to A H Sherman.
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Allormays
Western Maryland Railroad
William %. Baker
Elkins
Baker
Maryland
W.murray Baechtel Agency
Mulberry Avenue
Tangelot Jacques
A. H. Sherman
Surveyors plan lines around Swallow Falls for power
Engineers from Washington study land around Swallow Falls in Garrett county eight miles north of Oakland on Sing Run road. They trace adjacent Deep Creek area toward Youghiogheny river to gauge feasibility of harnessing local falls for electricity powering towns within a 609 mile radius, including Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh and Wheeling.
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Cumberland
Washington
Swallow Falls
Garrett County
Oakland
Sing Run
Youghigheny River
Swallow Falla
Crook Falls
Cactus Plant With 110 Blossoms On Display
Mrs J M Doltrich owns four rare cactus plants shown in the front window at 209 Howard Street. One cactus is in full bloom with over 110 blossoms, while the others are noted for their uniqueness and age. May weather outlook described for park area spans May 4 to mid month, highlighting conditions.
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Mra
J. M. Doltrich
Howard Atraot
Witoh
Howard Atraat Atraot
English resigns charge as pastor at Williamsport church
Reverend Waglish, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Williamsport, presents his resignation to the church council after a congregational meeting. The council and congregation express deep regret, noting his three years of service and strong ministry. He will accept a charge at Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, near the State College, and preach his installation there on Sunday May 8.
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Ray
Zion
Williamsport
Roy. Huglish
Church Council
Panaad
Waglish Haa Baom
Willamaport
Baliz
Pine Grove
Williamaport
Embasy Notifies Robertson Protection Over Kidnap Claims
The British embassy will safeguard Alexander Robertson a war hero who alleges attempts to kidnap him over his romance with Mary Culberson daughter of U S Senator from Texas. Embassy sees no action against American law, while Washington county election supervisors reorganize and reelect leaders, establishing a vigilance and dispatch board.
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United Pre
Washington
Alexander Robertson
Mary Culberson
U. S
Texas
Robertson
Ageat
Aaha
Droomefold
Nv J
Wilson's Name Cheered at Tremendous Audience
Tremendous applause from the audience packed the BM G A auditorium Saturday. Monty Winbyte spoke under the auspices of the Woman's Club on Pantry and Patriotism praising Woodrow Wilson and other leaders for their bravery and sacrifice.
French Ready to Leave Genoa Conference
French delegates report to Genoa that Russia accepted the Allied note and the French have no option but to withdraw. The official statement outlined France’s position as Bartholou’s policy, with a reply expected tonight and Belgian support aiding a possible conference end.
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Genoa
Russia
Genoe
King and Queen to Visit Belgium in May
London reports Queen Mary will visit the King and Queen of Belgium in Brussels for a four day tour. The trip will include formal ceremonies and state hospitality, and Brussels will host court functions amid ongoing war events.
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Tavermat
London
Singe
Two Dead Found in Alton Park Woods
Bodies of Elizabeth Dann 39 and another woman found in Aner Park woods. Reports say one woman had an apparent gunshot wound to the mouth and the other may have been bound. police investigation underway.
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Alton
Johm
Kasia
ind-Mies
Wilzabeth Dann
Mies
Kano
Ted Fromm
Board to Adopt Budget Details In County Meeting
A county board plans to adopt its annual budget at an upcoming session. The agenda lists fiscal items, expected expenditures, and projected revenues for the new year. Officials outline funding for departments and potential tax implications.
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Hla County
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Sherman Burns
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Burn
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Charles A. Culbaryon
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