Five Men And Liquor Seized In Staunton Whiskey Raid
Five men from Roanoke and Hagerstown were arrested in Staunton after a fast pursuit by an officer in a car. A large red truck carried 250 gallons of liquor in ten gallon cases. The suspects, J. D. Baker, S. M. Drewry, H. R. Davis, W. J. Perkins, and G. H. Nash, face preliminary hearing for unlawfully transporting whiskey.
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Hagerstown
Roanoke
Staunton
J. D. Baker
8. M. Drewry
H. R. Davis
W. J. Perkins
G. H. Nash
Maine
Roxznoke
School deficit to be cleared in county meeting
At a joint meeting the School Board and the Board of County Commissioners discussed financing the schools to end the fiscal year. They noted an unusual deficit of about 40000 dollars due to higher costs, with attorneys Brindle and McCauley handling the fundraising plan. Teachers will be paid next week, and the 1924-25 budget of 402,000 was not taken up.
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Board of County Commissioners
Brindle
McCauley
Mish to Speak at Big Picnic
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace and State Senator Frank W Mish of Waghiston county will headline the Berkeley and Jefferson farmers annual picnic at the Vanmetre farm near Martinsburg on June 2. It is the state's eastern region’s largest outdoor gathering with 2000 to 4000 anticipated attendees.
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Wallace
Frank W. Mish
Waghiston County
Berkeley and
Jefferson Farmers
Vanmetre Farm
Martinsburg
Doctor Cleared By Jury In Frederick Auto Collision
A Frederick jury exonerated Dr. W Hamilton Smith of this city after his car collided with another near Frederick injuring a man. The trial found no fault by the physician in the incident and absolved him of liability. The case attracted local attention and involved testimony from witnesses at the scene.
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Frederick
W. Hamilton Smith
Acceptance by Germany Clears Indemnity Terms
Washington reports acceptance by Germany of Allied indemnity figures Hoped to vindicate U S policy in handling both sides Officials warn Berlin's new government under Dr Wirth faces proven obligations and challenges beyond expediency during a national crisis
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Washington
Germany
United States
Berlin
Wirth
Actress Loses Bracelets and Ring After Show
Miss Koomari Ragini of the Hawaiian cast in The Woman Untamed reported two silver bracelets and a gold filagree ring set with a stone stolen from her at the Maryland Hotel in Hagerstown. She left the city today with forwarding addresses and suspects she may have packed them in her trunk before departure.
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Koomari Ragini
Miss Ragini
Maryland Hotel
Hagerstown
Ragini
Trespasser Sentenced to 15 Days in Default
William Ford, charged with trespassing on Cumberland Valley Railroad Company property, was arraigned before Justice Bitner and sentenced to 15 days in jail in default of a $15 fine. Railroad Detective Ketterling arrested him last night. The magistrate noted the $16 penalty is the legal maximum for trespass.
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Cumberland Valley Railroad Company
William Ford
Bitner
Ford
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ketterling
Pasadena Names Hagerstown Native City Manager
C W Koiner, formerly of Hagerstown and Laurel, becomes Pasadena California’s first city manager after April 25 elections. He previously managed Laurel Municipal Light, served as Pasadena city controller, and earns ten thousand dollars yearly.
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C. W. Koiner
Pasadena
Laurel
Cal
Mr. Koiner
Kate Bragunier
Ida Lang
Hamilton Boulevard
Kofer
Laurel Municipal
California
Elisabeth Rowe
Oakland
Koiner
Pasadena Star-News
Virginia
Maryland Auto and Machine Co Sold Here
The Maryland Auto and Machine Company, rear of the Library, owned by Joseph I. Hoffman, was sold yesterday to P. R. Hocker Smith. The firm will be renamed the Maryland Machina Company, with W. H. Miller as office manager and Hoffman remaining in charge.
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Maryland Auto and Machine Company
Joseph. I. Hoffman
P. R. Hockersmith
Maryland. Machina Company
W. H. Miller
Offce
Wniter Btr. Hoffman
Germans Attack French Troops In Upper Silesia
London May 11 Armed Germans in Upper Silesia attacked the French garrison at Kreuzeberg according to an unconfirmed Copenhagen report. One French soldier was killed and three wounded. A Copenhagen dispatch said Poland appointed Dr Wolny to succeed Adelbert Korfanty as Polish Commissioner in Upper Silesia.
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London
Upper Silesia
Kreuzeberg
Cording
Copenhagen
Dr. Wolny
Adelbert Korfanty
Euthen
Korfanty
Alles
Atalua
Upper Siesia
Poland
Want Library for Shady Cirove Citizens
Shady Cirove residents plan to secure a small traveling library for community use. Once secured, notice will be given of the location and of the volumes available.
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Cirove
Chicago labor leader shot amid brutal ward feud
Antonio dAndrea, labor leader and 19th ward politician in Chicago, was shot six times outside his home and is gravely wounded. The attack follows months of violence linked to a feud with John Powers, including a bombed Powers home and the murder of Powers ally Paul Labriola.
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International Newn
Chicago
Antonio d'Andrea
D'Andrea
19Th Ward
John Powers
Powers
d’Andrea
Alderman Powers
Paul ‘Labriola
Fire damages wash house near Keedysville
A wash house next to Roy Line’s residence in Keedysville was badly damaged by fire yesterday afternoon. Firefighters from nearby towns aided as a bucket brigade prevented spread to the main house. The loft and roof suffered, with losses over $100. The blaze started when rubbish was burned in a fireplace and oil was poured on the pile.
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Roy Line
Keedysville
Hagerstown
Line
Gun Fight Feature Of A Drug Den Raid
In Brooklyn a dramatic gun battle between police and alleged drug dealers ended with one gangster dead, two wounded, and a raider slightly hurt. Police, posing as drug buyers, closed a deal for 800 dollars worth of opium and morphine, then confronted the group. The exchange occurred in a dingy room and extended to the sidewalk. the chief of the gang was shot multiple times.
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International News
New York
Brooklyn
Haskin Autel
Hurt Wrestling Death Claims Granville Stull at 66
Granville Stull a Yellow Springs storekeeper died after ten days from injuries received in a friendly wrestling bout weeks earlier when he struck his head on an iron bar. He was 66 and survived by his widow and several children.
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Granville Stull
Yellow Springs
Mr. Stull
Divorces Hit Speed Record in British Courts
In London May 11 a flood of divorce petitions sets new speed marks as judges race through dockets. On the May list some 2,000 undefended cases loom. Justices Rowlatt Shearman and Hill handled 92 trials in three hours. Justice Horridge finished five cases in under 30 minutes. Most petitioners are ex soldiers.
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International News
Ondon
Rowlatt
Shearman
Hill
Horridge
Driver Earl Paulsgrove Receives Reward Check
Earl Paulsgrove, driver for the Pioneer H. and L. Company, was paid a reward this morning by Clarence Main after he saved Main’s horse from a stable fire that occurred recently.
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Earl Paulsgrove
Pioneer
H. & L. Company
Clarence Main
Germany Accepts Allied Indemnity Ultimatum and Disarmament
Berlin reports Germany unre servedly accepts all terms of the allied ultimatum and will start fulfilling demands. A new cabinet led by Dr Wirth, with diverse party members, is tasked to sign the terms. London confirms ambassador Hamer notified Lloyd George of acceptance. Bavarian cabinet pledges support and disbands Einwohnerwehr as ordered.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Germany
Reichstag
Wirth
Herr. Schiffler
Herr Schmidt
Gen. Groener
Herr Gessler
Treaseury
Gustav Bauer
London
Herr Hamer
Gereman
England
Lloyd George
Downing St
Munich
Einwéohnerwehr
National Police
Two Plucky Women Begin Five Year World Hike
Dr Emma Curtiss Tucker a former Goucher College professor and Miss Myrtle King of Washington start a five year journey on foot from Hagerstown. They plan to traverse the continent first then circle the world with light packs and steady resolve.
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Emma C. Tucker
Myrtle King
Hagerstown
Emma Curtiss Tucker
New England
Goucher College
Baltimore
Washington
Oregon
Goucher
Dr. Tucker
Miss King
Florida
Autocase Up In Court Involving Insurance Policy
George F. Main and Charles E. Wilson sue Eagle Star and British Dominion Insurance for 900 dollars claiming payment on a stolen and burned automobile owned by Wilson. Separate milk damages cases with W M Railroad yield verdicts 62 reduced to 35.50 and 38.01, juries delayed to near game time.
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George F. Main
Charles E. Wilson
Eagle Star
British Dominion Insurance Company
Insuranca
Wilson
Stouffer
Kretzinger
W. M. Railroad
Smithsburg High to present Vinegar's Vaudeville Agency musical sketch
Smithsburg high school will present a musical sketch titled Vinegar's Vaudeville Agency on Friday and Saturday nights in the echoal auditorium at Stalthsbuirg. The event features student performers in a vaudeville style show.
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Smithsburg High School
Echoal
Stalthsbuirg
War Shells for Memorial Park in Funkstown
The Funkstown World War Memorial Association was informed that ten 10-inch shells will be shipped to Funkstown for display at the memorial plot. President P. E. Stockslager received a letter from Nathani Hazen of the ordnance department confirming the shells were allocated by Watervliet Arsenal. An accompanying three-inch two-point gun is en route from Aberdeen proving grounds to Funkstown.
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Funkstown
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Reporter Resigns to Take Post with S A Roth
Lambert I. Ayres resigns from the Daily Mail reportorial staff to join S. A. Roth, coal and real estate dealer, in the Arcade building. He is described as an efficient reporter and departs with the regret of the entire staff.
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Lambert I. Ayres
Daily Mail
S. A. Roth
Ayres
Staf
Thieves Busy at Clearspring
Thieves renewed activities in Clearspring with petty thefts around Lew H Blair’s store where oil was taken from the front tank after breaking the staple. An attempt to break the gas tank failed. A burglar tried to enter Lewis Lewis residence across the street and was deterred by a shout.
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Clearspring
Lewin H. Blair
Blair
Lewis
Leg Fracture After Motorcycle Skid Near Downsville
Jack Chaney of near Downsville sustained a broken leg when his motorcycle skidded toward Williamsport. He was found in great pain by passersby and later removed by Zimmeran of Fairplay after he said the incident occurred while reaching for a package fastened to the bike.
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Jack Chaney
Downsville
Williamsport
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Blaze
Big Battle Brigade
Columbus
Mar
Unsbure
Autocase
Insurance Company
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