British Premier offers ten year non aggression pact for Europe
Premier Lloyd George announces a plan to propose a ten-year military non aggression truce across Europe based on existing frontiers. Genoa Conference would be invited to join the pact despite the Russian muddle. A mixed commission proposed to handle Bolshevik seized assets. Observers note broad acceptance of the Russian reply. Lloyd George also proposes steps to prevent war along eastern frontiers.
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Aere
Genoa
Lloyd George
Europe
Gonov
Thlawan
W Trey
Kartle
Dempsey and Carpentier Sign Fight Articles
London May 12 Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champ and Georges Carpentier Europe’s heavyweight champ signed articles this afternoon for a fight in Europe before June 1923. An English syndicate offered 100000 pounds. another offer of 75000 pounds came from Douglas Stewart for a London bout, per Jack Kearns.
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London
Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier
Europe
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
United Press
Douglas Stewart
Kearns
Will Probe Increase In Price Of Gasoline In U S
The Department of Justice is examining recent gasoline price hikes, with Attorney General Daugherty pledging prompt action. Prices rose about 4 cents a gallon over six weeks amid record reserves, and a Congressional inquiry may be considered.
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U. S
United Press
Washington
Department of Justice
Daugherty
United States
Bureau of Mines
Rasorya Ty
Fiber firm to be reorganized in Williamsport deal
Finunew Service Company of Pittsburgh will take control of Maryland Fiber Products Company now in Williamsport. The plant moved from Hagerstown where operations began. Rehabilitation plans include new machinery and expanded product lines with local citizens offered a financial stake to keep the factory in Williamsport.
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Williamsports
Finunew Service Company
Pittsburgh
Maryland Fiber Products Company
Williamsport
Hagerstown
Culaana
Wilemsport
Anova
Cunningham
Witlaimsport
Wit Hagerstown
BE. A. Steinman
Warrlar
Milner Company
Willainsport
Avant Mio
Couple confess bank robbery in Savannah case
Savannah police reportJohn Vardeman and a companion confess involvement in a bank robbery tied to a National Bank heist in New York. Investigators say the couple’s admission outlines a $400,000 seizure with ties to a broader satire affair. Details remain unclear as detectives continue inquiries.
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Watled
Savannah
John Vardeman
Fits Waren
Sheriff deputies rush to mine blast scene in Penn township
A squad of deputy sheriffs moved to North Beasemar near old today after reports that 76 men attacked the Pat erman mine in Penn township. They planted a heavy dynamite charge, causing an explosion that damaged surrounding properties. Owner H. Peterman assessed the loss at about $1,000. the mine had closed in April.
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Y United Prenny Prrrengnant
A Ware
Beasemar
Old Today
Paterman Ming
Penn Township
Ming
H. Peterman
Invention Brings New Rat Extermination Method
A county office reveals a novel rat control device installed in the courthouse basement. A tub of water and listed apparatus create a water trap to lure and drown rats, aiming to improve extermination.
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Vali
Mouala
Harding Off On Weekend Trip For Rest
President Harding departed with Mrs. Harding and friends by motor at 8 for Sea View Country Club near Atlantic City New Jersey for a weekend vacation. He gave no public opinion on the disputed soldier bonus bill and shown no sign of being rushed to a decision. Senate leaders said the measure will continue to stall until the president communicates his stance.
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United
Washington
Senate
Harding
New Jeraey
Sea’ View Country” Club
Atlanta City
Fidge
Ito
Thera Iasts
Indictment Returns in Assault Case and Other Charges
The grand jury nears completion with a report expected tomorrow. Indictments include H Edward Lewis for assault with intent to kill for the shooting of Oscar Capote near Sharpaburg. Other cases list Nash Weaver and Holland Billwat for larceny Penny Blaly for assault William D. Rica for support and Vernon Quessford for larceny.
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Fuichmont
H. Edward Laws
Lewla Baing
Oscar Capote
Sharpaburg
Nash Weaver
Water system cost under one hundred thousand
Williamsport officials heard Rev Charles Seymour report on a planned town water system with engineers Alfred M Quick and Caspari. Cost data show possible build under 100 000, with 32 fire hydrants 441 houses pumping station and related works totaling about 86 884 dollars. Quick to visit Williamsport to discuss plans with mayor and council. Lieut Col O Gunningham to address Waynesboro American Legion post on reserve officers.
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Water Commission
Williamsport
Chas . Seymour
Cosmittes
Seymour
Baltimore
Alfred M. Quick
Caspari
State Board of Health
Quick
Unginesr Caspar
Fone Couneil
Lanto
Gunningham
Hagerstown-ia
Waynesboro
American Legion
Cunningham
Legion
Tragedy at South Carolina University Ends in Shooting
Professor M Good Homes head of the engineering department at the University of South Carolina was shot dead by university marshal Malls who then shot himself. The tragedy followed a dispute over work.
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M. Good Homes
Eft
University of South Carolina
Flen Malls
Poincare Declares Russia Reply Unacceptable At Genoa
Paris May 12 Premier Poincare denounced the Soviet note read to the Genoa conference by Russian Foreign Minister Tebicherin calling the reply utterly unacceptable. He said the French delegation would not join further in the political sub commission work and cited likely rupture of relations with Adeain. He noted France would stay only temporarily due to economic transport concerns and insisted the Soviet terms included a loan for rehabilitation, expert commission negotiations on confiscated private property, and continued propaganda abroad.
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France
Genoa
Paris
Poincare
Tebicherin
Adeain
Franca
Rusaia
Bill Blizzard Treason Trial Ends Endurance Test
In Charles Town West Virginia the treason trial of Bill Blizzard heatedly continued as jurors sweated and snored in a hot courtroom. Witnesses described miners discussing martial law in Mingo and Logan counties while the prosecution pursued old testimony.
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Bill Blittreason
John Brown
West Virginia
Mingo
Logan
Harless
Hang
Mingo County
Dr. Ing
Harriss
Freddy Mooney
United Mine Workers’ de- Tendant
O. K
Roxie Long Defies Cops as Bond Moves Baffle City
Rossie Long, famed crook and bail jumper, escaped extradition, refuses to surrender, and declares he will stay in hiding. A $39,009 bond was posted for his release while Williamsport officials consider a joint centennial celebration with plans for a larger event if a water system is installed.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Rossie Long
Frante
Hoxie
Hi Ball
Williamaport
u/ntil
Lang
Htown
Williamsport
Waynesboro Class Receives Degrees At Gitend Encampment
Patriarchal Dagi a to be conferred on Waynesboro candidates next Thursday night at the Odd Fellows Temple. Waynesboro Camp members will attend the ceremony followed by a social event.
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C. I
Waynesboro
Odd Fellows Temple
Death Penalties Sought for Chicago Labor Leaders
Times report from Chicago May 12 says prosecutors will seek death penalties for labor leaders amid Chicago's labor war. A grand jury indicted eight leaders for murder of two police officers. Named: Big Nun Murphy, Fred Mader, Con Shea. Police chief Scarnton calls Chicago crime a war. warns habeas abrogation if unrest persists.
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Times
Chicago
Big Nun Murphy
Gunworkers’ Union
Powner
Chicago Building Trades Council
Fred Mader
Taol
Murphy
Con* Shea
Theatra Janttora
Juatian Scanton
Haboad Orofine
Seven Horses and Mules Die in Fire at Cline Farm
Fire destroyed a barn on the farm of former State Senator E B Cline near Cling, Bunker Hill, Berkeley county. Two points of fire were found about two o'clock, trapping horses inside. no animals escaped. Total loss estimated at 2500 to 3000 dollars, largely uninsured. E B Cline’s son, also on the farm, is suspected of arson.
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Cling
Bunker Hill
Berkeley County
Cline
Washington ‘County
E. B. Cline
Sergeant Zang Terror Of Grooks Daddy Hero
Serjeant John A. Zang of the Uo W. M. Railroad patrols is described as a diligent incident rescuer who reports on crooks bandits and thieves, and who now faces a personal life change with the birth of his baby at his Baltimore home.
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Sergeant Zang Terror OF
John A. Zang
Uo W. M. Railroad
Pattes Torce
PonMar
Hays Wouethitg
Denides
Hia Koma
Raltinor Mus
Toot
Airmemen Rescue After Ocean Plunge In Atlantic Flight
May 12 Portages airmen Captains Coutina and Bé cadura fell into the sea during a trans Atlantic flight near Fernando Noronha. A rescue by a ship from Lisbon followed. They planned to reach Fernando de Noronha and then Brazil, traveling eastward from Portugal with a Portuguese escort.
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Caltea Breas
Isbon
Coutina
Bécadura
Fernando
Editor D A Orr Dies in Hospital at 70
David A. Orr editor in chief of Ghakibersburg Valley Spirit and former part owner of The Patriot Harrisburg died Wednesday at Chambersburg hospital after a long illness. He was 70. Survived by wife Lee Black Orr, a son Barclay Orr of Chambersburg, a brother and a sister. Noted Democratic political figure and influential editorial writer.
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Ghakibersburg Valley Spirit
The
Patriot
Harrisburg
Chanitersburg Hospital
Iswirlow
Lee Black Orr
Barclay T Orr
Chambersburg
Me ‘Orr
Ratsa
Severiin
Ona O
Grryw
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