Flesh Tickets Threat Used By Chinese Bandits in Shanghai Raid
An American traveler from the Shanghai Peking express reports bandits holding captives threaten to send flesh tickets unless ransoms are paid. The body parts include an eye and other portions, with authorities and bandits intensifying pressure as troops remain withdrawn. The tale includes escape details of Day and notes demands for $1,000,000 from Oliver Musso, per dispatches.
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Eona Lee
Iy International Nova Servion Stat Correspondenth
Wei
Day
de Golifers
Hia
Ten Tein
Shanghai
Kent
Milton Ransom
Trdy
Lin ‘Cheng
Olievattor
Musso
Late News Bulletins From The Nation And Regions
A garbled late news digest reports President Harding canceling a New York trip for a Salvation Army event. In Pottsville a murder trial gains jury, and former Senator George Chamberlain resigns from a U S Shipping Board post effective June. Street arrests and local jitters appear amid a chaotic summary of events.
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Washington
New York
Tomurcoy
Balliug Booth
Salvation Army
White Mouse
Pottsville
Allmurder Caarec
Chamuralain
Chamberlain
Ore
Gontony
United Ethies Shippingy
Han
Presdent Harding
Warhington
China May Lose What It Gained
China in Washington last year sought relief from foreign interference and gained some concessions after a strong delegation backed by the United States. Now observers fear Beijing’s lax governance and bandit activity in Shandong undermine those gains and invite renewed external pressure. The article notes the rapid decline in internal order since the Boxer era and stresses concern among Washington diplomats over China’s trajectory.
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Washington
D. C
China
Asia
Prominent Men Caught In Dry Indictments in Wheeling Case
In Wheeling and nearby Ohio County, 87 federal indictments were returned against prominent local and Ohio figures after a three week probe into rum running. Sheriff Harry T. Clouse and jailer Joseph Bennett were named, accused of aiding liquor transport and jailer- prisoner interference, among others.
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Wheeling
Ohio
W .Va
Harry T. Clouse
Ohio County
Pittsburgh
Joseph Benenett
Oya
Wore Ghonter
Non Stop Flyer Will Claim His Bride Today
Fragmented OCR text describes a wedding or claim ceremony titled Non Stop Flyer Will Claim His Bride Today. Mentions Vy International Nova Aerie and figures like Tolly MacNendy and Tews Oaldey Q. Wally alongside knights and family. Content is garbled with unclear details and names.
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Vy International Nova Aerie
Angelus
Cab
Knights of Heatr
Ant
Tolly MacNendy
Tews Oaldey Q. Wally
Faekle
Wil Tate
Bandit Captive Major Held by Chinese Bandits
Robert A. Allan and Mrs J Re Amos of Hamilton boulevard were in China when bandits seized a train last Saturday. Mrs Allan escaped while Major Allan remains in captivity as the bandits fled into the mountains. The Allens planned to visit Col and Mrs Ames on their return to the United States this summer.
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Robert A. Allan
Edeut-Col
J. Re Amos
Hamilton
Bly
China
Aller
Major Allan
Allens Ware
Col
Mra. Ames
Tre
United States
Lenience Toward China Blamed by Japanese Minister
Tokyo May report quotes Japanese minister to China Torookioh Obata saying leniency by America Britain and Japan toward China led to bandit outrages including the Shenghai Pekin express seizure. He blames powers with close China ties for allowing growing lawlessness and questions when a halt will come.
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Duke N. Parry
Sun
International Nova Service
Tokio
Torookioh Obata
China
International News
Barview
America
Japan
England
Britain
Jackson Wins Big Victory In Baltimore Mayoralty
In Baltimore on May 9, Howard W. Jackson won the mayoral race in a three cornered contest by about 26 000 votes. Democrat Howard W Bryant for President of the Cornell and Democrat R Walter Graham for City Comptroller also won by large pluralities. Republicans trailed and the Glitzena ticket headed by James H Preston placed third amid party tensions and blame toward Senator Waller.
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Baltimore
Thitty Yeaterday
Howard W. Jackson
Howard W. Bryant
Cornell
R. Walter Graham
Gltizena
Jamea H. Preston
Waller
Democrata
Fender
Gore
Anetenos
Brooning
Proeston
Jack
R. Watter Gratnine
Local candidate notes amid unclear campaign snippet
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a candidate named Alan Ceghtig with partial phrases resembling election context. The readable portion lacks dates, places, or definitive actions, making the exact event hard to determine.
Court ruling upholds husband's duty to support at home
United States Court of Appeals declares a husband cannot be forced to supply support elsewhere if he provides a home and the wife leaves without just cause. The decision centers on a case where a wife left with their children, reversing lower court orders that had required the husband to pay for the estranged wife and children.
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Court of Appeals
Hy International News Service
Washington
Omar
Wwer
High Court
United States Court of Appeals
Cdm
Cnse Bf
Bate Tng
Former Worker Killed by Engine Near Cumberland Bridge
Seymour Austin, a 27 year old former Western Maryland shop worker, was fatally struck by a yard engine yesterday while crossing the Potomac River Bridge at Cumberland. He had been employed at the Western Maryland shops in the city and had been working in railroad shops at Ridgeley for the Dirvon Constre Hon Go.
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Seymour Austin
Western Merylend
Ridgeley
Dirkvon
W. M
Potomac River
Cumberland
Youth Struck by Automobile on Washington Street
A 10 year old boy Mervil Hines of Boonsboro stepped from the curb into the path of an approaching car on Washington street near the Square at 8 . 86 this morning. The driver Paul B. Shipper could not stop in time and both wheels passed over his legs. He suffered cuts and bruises but no broken bones. He was checked by Dr Warren D Miller and sent home with his parents. Wind damage included tile loss near Clear Spring and some branches. An erecting service station project is noted at Buena Vista Avenue and West Washington Street.
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Wut
Washington Street
Mervil Hines
Boonsboro
Warren
D. Miller
Paul B. Shipper
Shipper
Physicians Can Give More Than Pint To Patient
Federal judge Knox voided the Volstead Act limit on medical alcohol, allowing physicians to administer more than a pint during treatment. The ruling follows testimony from Dr Hammel Wy Lambert and concerns statutory exemptions for medical use.
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Br International News Service
New York
Phyatanus
Judiso Knox
Hammel Wy Lanbert
En Fon
Stowielana
Peace talks between Cosgrave and De Valera collapse
Dublin May 9 The peace negotiations between William Cosgrave and Eamonn De Valera were broken off by De Valera after exchanges of letters. Cosgrave rejected a personal interview. the Free State demanded surrender of arms and loyalty oath to end hostilities. De Valera stood by terms for general amnesty and tighter control of Free State weapons.
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Daniel O'Connell
Star Correspat
Wewe Beevice
Dublin
Wm.t. Cosgrave
Eamonn de Valera
da Valera
Doughlas
Cosgrava
du’ Cail Birewonne
de Valera
American prisoner held for ransom by Mexican bandits
American named Newman is reported held for ransom by Mexican bandits after being taken from a Charco Agu l ranch in Torraon area. The capture follows the earlier seizure of Oscar W. Kull and Antonio mining enginesr, who both later escaped.
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Berglee
Paso
Texas
Newman
Juan Galdine
Torraon
Charco Agul
Gualpa
Apmo
Oscar W. Kull
Dao Antonio
Cold Wave Sweeps East Across the Nation
A May cold wave moves eastward bringing unseasonable chill and wind across many states. The Weather Bureau says normal May warmth will return in a few days as the polar air mass lowers temperatures, though no major damage is expected.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
May snow shocks Washington county residents
A rare May snow event fell at 11:30 am in Washington county, drawing awe from residents as a quick squall passed. A weather observer noted it as the first May snow in 64 years, with temperatures dipping to 38 and fears of frost but no fruit damage unless hitting 30. Firemen plan Frederick convention midyear. Mrs Upton Norris suffered a minor fall from a ladder, quickly recovering.
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Washbiogton
Colt
Ohio Valley
Michigan
Sp Otto
Progres
Waad
Blue Ridge Summit
J. A. Miller
Keadyavilla
Miller
Marpleville
Snow Sweeps Midwest With Historic May Chill
The northwest and midwest, as far south as Kentucky, faced record May cold and heavy snow. Chicago endured slush and snow on streets while temperatures fell below freezing. Coal shortages and unexpected frosts were noted, yet crop damage was reportedly not confirmed beyond continued cold.
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Taterax. Aul News Service
Chicago
Northwest
Middlewest
Kentucky
Mercury
Prize Winners in Pola Negri Hair Contest in Hagerstown
Hagerstown crowns three young women in a Pola Negri hair contest judged by Milner's Beauty Shop for the Daily Mail. Frieda Krischevsky wins $100, Dorothy Irende takes $5, and Schindler earns Ten dollars, with other finalists each receiving theater tickets. The winners and contestants are invited to a Paramount theatre show at 8:30 p.m. with manager C. W. Boyer.
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Hagerstown
Jadiea
Tol Pola
Patz
Ted
Dorothy
Washington Square
C. W. Boyer
Northwestern College President Asked Leader to End Mount Search
Walter Dill Scott, Northwestern University president, urged J Allen Mills to stop pursuing the disappearance of Leighton Mount after the 1921 dorm fight. Mills told the attorney general before a grand jury investigation into Mount’s death. Mount’s class president Mile and others defend continuing the inquiry.
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iBy International News Service
Chicago
Walter Dill Scott
Northwestern University
J. Allen Mills
Leighton Mount
Mount
Mills
Attorn Jay
Grand
Roland Pettmijn
Presilent
Bofors
Se Arid
Dr. Svott
Panama Sold Enjoys PH Mee
Fragmentary text appears to describe a Panama related event or note with unclear details. Names and precise actions are unreadable, making it difficult to extract a coherent person, organization, date, or place beyond the vague reference to Panama and a possible public or social note.
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Wittam Dohultx
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Balont Products Company
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