Transferman Returns From Staunton Under 300 Bail For Hearing
John D. Baker a local transferman released on $300 bail after arrest in Staunton on unlawfully transporting whiskey He claims innocence and says two other local men Howard Nigh and Reichard Domer plus two Roanoke men were involved He awaits a preliminary hearing before Judge Perry May in Staunton and plans to return with his truck after the hearing
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John D. Baker
Roanoke
Staunton
Perry May
Baker
Howard Nigh
Reichard Domer
G. H. Nash
H.R. Davis
Hagerstown
Mr. Galer
Winchester
W. J. Perkins
Perkina
Domer
Drewry
Perkins
Terry
Parkings
Nigh
Heari Ug
Failure to take case from jury in Has winger v Fleisher
In a 10000 dollar damages suit for false arrest, the Circuit Court yesterday heard defense motions to dismiss for lack of sufficient testimony. The defense argued the plaintiff remained in the defendant's employ voluntarily and asked the jury be discharged, but the prayers were overruled and the trial continued with Mr. Ficishar testifying about his store practices and check dealings. A number of witnesses for the defense followed.
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Josephine Haswinger
Max Fleisher
Freishdr
Ficishar
Pershing to Take Command on July 1
Gen John J Pershing will assume supreme command of all U S military forces on July 1 succeeding Gen Peyton C March as chief of staff His executive assistant will be Maj Gen James G Harbord a key lieutenant in France overseeing AEF operations
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International News
Washington
John J. Pershing
United States
Pershing
Peyton C. March
James G.harbord
France
Century-old grave stone found on West Washington street
At the residence of Mia Thurston and Newton Hockersmith on West Washington Street a recently plowed lot uncovered an old gravestone bearing the name Sarah McNamee wife of George McNamee born March 16, 1821. It was Winterly purchased and extensively improved by the owners.
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Mia. Thurston
Newton Hockersmith
Washington Street
Sarah
George McNamee
Appointment at Hagerstown Post Office Expected This Week
Watchers anticipate a breakthrough on the Hagerstown post office matter this week or next. The Bennett appointment recommendation, sent to the White House by Postmaster General Hays, could prompt immediate action by President Harding, with exceptions noted for prior recommendations.
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Hagerstown
Frank L. Bennett
White House
Hays
Harding
Bennett
Williamsport High School Commencement Invite to Gov Ritchie
Trustees urge Governor Ritchie to attend the June 2 commencement at the new Williamsport High School auditorium. He has virtually consented if arrangements permit. Dr A B Cook, State Superintendent, will be principal speaker. program being arranged by faculty and graduates. Also reported: Miss Malinda Byers underwent tonsil operation yesterday and is reported doing well.
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Williamsport
Ritchie
Williamsport High School
A. 8. Cook
Malinda Byers
Jessie Freaner
Flemiing
Byersng
Noise in Hagerstown Court Drives Reform Talk
Judge I G Wagaman condemned unbearable court room noise from Washington and Jonathan streets. The clash of traffic distracted a Baaminfer Tiela her trial as discussions restart on moving the court or adding an upper story to the courthouse to regain quiet.
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Wagaman
Hagerstown
Washington and
Jonathan Streets
I. G. Wagaman
Long
Hoe
Baltimore City
Trolley accident on Washington Street ends with officer jump
A trolley car on W Washington Street at the Washington and Jonathan Streets corner tried to go two ways. Front trucks stayed on track while rear trucks derailed on the curve. Traffic officer Hubert Baughman leaped from his post to avoid collision. The derailment was caused by a faulty switch. The derailed truck was realigned in about ten minutes and traffic resumed.
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W. Washington St
Washington and
Jonathan Sts
Trafic
Hubert Baughman
Baughman
Madison pardons 98-year-old in siege of Cameron Dam
Madison Wisconsin May 18 John 98 Nietz a pardoned defendant in the siege of Cameron Dam after a pardon decision by Gov Hlains.
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International News
Madison
Wis
John 98, Nietz
Cameron Dam
Hlains
C. & C. Canal Reopens To Move Coal Ships Tomorrow
Boats will depart Williamsport for Cumberland with coal as the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal reopens after a month delay. About 75 boats expected to operate this season with rising coal demand. President Harding to decide on federal troops involvement amid West Virginia clashes. Reports confirm heavy fighting along Tug River with multiple casualties and widespread rifle fire. state and neighboring governors seek federal aid.
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C. & C. Canal
Williamsport
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Cumberland
Indian Head
Sharpsburg
International News
Washington
Harding
West Virginia
Iternational News
Williamson
W. Va
Kentucky
Cumberland Mountain
Tug River
Auburn
Wamboenterr Lint Enonumo
Unlucky Day Red Norris Elevator Fall at Industrial Building
An elevator in the Industrial Building fell one and a half floors when cables tangled during ascent. Operator Red Norris was shaken but uninjured. The machine stopped between floors one and two, then dropped to the cellar after the starter was engaged. Norris chalked today as Friday the 13th on calendars. no material damage reported.
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Red” Norris
Train Rider Narrow Escape on Unauthorized Load
Engine No. 342 of the Western Maryland Railway hauled a ton of earth and rock from Cumberland to Hagerstown, not billed for the city. A colored man, identity unknown, narrowly escaped as debris fell into his car, grazing his head and taking his hat. The man alerted railroad workers, explaining how the dirt ended up in the carriage.
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Western Maryland Railway
George A. Mantz
W. R. Carnes
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Streams Rise Amid Rains Flood Threat Recedes
Heavy rains revived the Potomac and nearby creeks causing rivers to swell rapidly last week. The Potomac reached bank full flow while Antietam and Conococheague also rose but remained non dangerous as rains ceased and flood danger eased.
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Potomac River
Potomac Ross
Antietam
Conococheague
Baseball Excuses Juror Judge Thinks His Reason Exempts Man From Duty
Five women were summoned for juror service at the Carlisle civil court opening. Among the men called, excuses were offered from farming duties to coaching baseball in another town. Judge Maust excused the baseball coach, quipping that baseball had risen to the dignity of a profession.
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Carlisle
Maust
Government watches British revolutionary movements amid coal crisis
London May 13 Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons the government is carefully watching developments in Britain s labor war now taking a revolutionary trend. He warned on foreign financing and called the industrial crisis worsened by the coal strike, with Commons members deeming outlook blacker than at any time since the strike began forty three days ago. State Policeman Dropped. Officer M Council dismissed by Automotive Commissioner Baughman on charges of intoxication while on duty and disorderly conduct before a police magistrate in Chestertown. Previously praised as one of the force s most efficient officers.
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International
London
Great Britain
Lloyd George
House of Commons
George
M. Council
Baughman
Council
Chestertown
Blue Gown Shrinks and Husband Slaps Wife in Divorce Case
In a Milwaukee area divorce case Mrs. Margaret Molitor Cory sought $24,000 alimony after she claimed a shabby blue dress shrank during a washing attempt. She testified of cruelties by Marcus Maurice Cory, a Wisconsin manufacturer, while also alleging infidelity. The tale accompanied broader news from Europe noting Polish Upper Silesia peace efforts and German counter actions.
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Chicago
Margaret Molitor Cory
Marcus Maurice Cory
Wisconsin
Cory
Two Prominent Odd Fellows Dead
Word was received in this city last evening of the deaths of two renowned Odd Fellows leaders. John B. Goodman of Baltimore, past grand sire and Sovereign Grand Lodge secretary for 13 years, famed in the order and Atlanta’s former five-time mayor. Capt. William Grason of Towson, long-active order member, died yesterday.
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Order of Odd Fellows
John B. Goodman
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Baltimore
Order
Hoe
Georgia
Atlanta
William Grason
Towson
Robbery at Palian Bank Reported in New York
Two men today hold up the private Palian Bank of Anthony Sasson in the city. They robbed the vault, escaping with about $6,006 in cash and valuables as authorities labeled the crime a bold bank robbery.
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New York
Palian Bank
Anthony Sasson
Te Boky
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