Government eyes merger scrutiny in FTC action
The government likely will challenge a proposed steel company merger as illegal under the Clayton Act. FTC orders Armour and Company and EB H. Stanton Company and Spokane based Theat packers to disgorge assets, signaling antitrust enforcement steps amid the merger discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unites Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Order of Armour ‘and Company
Chiskgo Packers
EB. H. Stanta Company
Theat Packers
Spokame
Wash
Mat Rs
Aymour-Stanton. Cas
Federal Trade Commision
Assault Case Settled by Costs Before Justice
Foku W. Cline of near Wolfsville was found guilty of assault and battery on Dylan Lewis of the long reality. Sentence suspended upon payment of about 25 dollars. Cline also faced an automobile under the influence charge, sent to another magistrate. Lewis said Cline assaulted him on a road near Wolfsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foku W. Cline
Wolfsville
Dylan Lewis
Hagerstown
Justice Rinner
Prodarick
Lewis
Cline
Western Maryland moves 500 loads Sunday through Cumberland
The Western Maryland Railway reported its largest freight movement in weeks with 500 loads of coatain merchandise passing through Cumberland Sunday. Last week average daily dispatch was 250 cars, while Baltimore and Ohio toad between 800 and 1109 tons daily, coal miners’ strike beginning impacting regional freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Maryland Railway
Cumberland Gateway
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Londa
Col
Fraight
Three Candidates in Frederick Mayoral Primary Election
The May 24 mayoral primary in Frederick centers on three candidates: former mayors Lloyd Culler and Henry Halin, contractor Al Dgrmen, and current mayor Elmer McC. Phebus. Party followers expect a close result amid diverse professional backgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatersat
Democratic Vircea
Frederick Iy
Aldgrmen
Lloyd
Culler
Henry
Deaths in Hancock Area Mark Veteran Union Soldier and Local Residents
The obituary notices report the death of Union veteran Mr Walters a long time Hancock resident who served in Cock and Hancock posts and delivered mail on the Menvock to Hancock route. Other deaths include Mrs Betsy Walters Mrs Sophia Semler and Mrs Mary Lowry with surviving children and relatives noted for each. Funeral details are listed for Joseph Parks and other family members with church affiliations and burial plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bamus
Walters
Hancock
Priton
Menvock Station
West Virginia
Wancock
Betsy “Waiters
Ming
Danning
Theodora
Sophia Semler
Lewis, Samler
M _ Joseph
Parks
Thia City
Norman
Beott Semler
Ameath
New York
Mev
Berry Plummer
Tey. Snell
Rose Im Cantetery
Armenian Bundle Day Set For May Seventeen
Armenian Bundle Day takes place on Wednesday May seventeenth at multiple locations including O J Wyndd s Grocery 538 Potomer avenue United Brethren Church Lo cust and Franklin streets Church of the Brethren Washington and Mulberry streets St duhes Lutheran Church s Potomar street Episcopal Church Prospect street St Mack s Lutheran Church Washington Square Winter Street School Bring warm clothing for a half naked Armenian this coming winter D A Stickell Chairman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. J. Wyndd
Potomer Avenue
United Brethren Church
Locust and
Franklin Streets
Church of the Brethren
Washington and Mulberry
St. Duhe’s Lutheran Church
S. Potomar Street
Episcopal
Prospect Street
St Mack's Lutheran Church
Washington Square
Winter Street
Bankers from Maryland converge on Atlantic City for annual convention
Bankers from Maryland including Hagerstown officials attend the 27th Maryland Bankers Association convention at the Teaymore Hotel Atlantic City. Col William B Lane and John B Kieffer of Hagerstown Bank are listed among attendees with Lane set to become president and Samuel A Graham of Salisbury a candidate for association president, about 250 to 300 members expected to attend over four days. The program will discuss state–Federal Reserve relations and current congressional debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Hagerstown
Atlantic City
Bankers Association
Col
William B. Lane
Maryland Surety & Trust Company
John B. Kieffer
WM. Qushwa
Hagerstown Bank
Col. Lane
State Bank Section
Franke J. Duncan
Towson
Prasi
Samuel A. Graham
Satis ‘Bury
Association
George W. ‘Watera
Laural
Teaymore Hotel
Federal Reserve
Congress
Baby in Carriage Weighs A Gallon And A Half
On a Loraln Street a woman pushed a baby carriage past detectives. They revealed the infant weighed a gallon and a half and bore the name Raisin Jack. The mother and the infant’s father, Adam Archacki, were jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorin
Loral Street
Adam Archacki
Fruit Scarcity in Chewsville District Report
A late inspection by J Kieffer Funk and local farmers shows apples form the main fruit crop in Chewsville with most other varieties damaged. Expect few peaches and a fragile overall yield. York imperial apples may be among the best from Hancock belt, with Rosa growers facing heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chewarilla
J. Kieffer Funk
New York
Distriet
Hancock State
Hancock Belt
Bronze Kaiser ornament from Waterland auction sale
In South Norwalk Connecticut on May 1 a bronze boat model of Kaiser Wilhelm II, part of the Waterland vessel Attings list, opened at 30 cents and rose to 8.35 dollars. Domenic D. Vatromile of the Martinar Inn Westport bought it. more Waterland art objects will be offered later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterland
Norwalk
Conn
Kaiser Wilhelm 11
Vaterland
United States Shipping Board
Wilson Point
Domenic D. Vatromile
Martinar Inn
Westport
Orchard Accident Aide Shocks Quincy Worker
Roy Goshorn of Quincy suffered severe injuries while felling trees in the D M Werls orchard. A swinging axe rebounded from the wood and struck his right leg between the knee and ankle, causing a deep leg wound. He received first aid at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Goshorn
Quincy
County Agent Abolish Petition Urges Road Repair Now
A petition signed by farmers from Cemetery Pike Manor Road and Walkersville urged abolishing the county agent post. It claims the county could save about $5000 yearly, reallocating funds to road repairs while noting bad County roads and a high salary for the agent and clerk. The Board of County Commissioners took no action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Haurver
Cemetery Pike
Proton Manor
Walkersville
Board of County Commissioners
Buegens A. Sponselter
Manor Road
Threats Against Polish Legation Persist Across Nation
A Washington May 16 report notes repeated threats against the Polish legation and consulate network across the United States and Canada. A letter mailed May 14 in Cleveland warns to avoid the consulate after July 4, citing alleged cruelty of the Potten Government. Five months into the crackdown, Greencastle aims to become a model town amid arrests of a tramp and ongoing police activity.
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Trea
Washington
Ceatrue- Hon
Polleh
Wanh
Pollak
United States
Whls
Ohio
Cleveland
Willshag
Greencastle
Chiat
Potico
Summit Cottages Near Completion in Blug Ridge Summit
Catherine Norwood’s new cottage on Norwood Avenue in Blug Ridge Summit progresses toward completion with rock and plaster work under way. Norwood owns the Summerfield Hotel and nearby cottages. Colonel R. J. Norwood helped pioneer the area. Nearby Dr Harvey plans a bungalow on Monterey Avenue rear, facing the wheat country. Also reports failed meteor sighting near Norfolk, with search lasting three days across southern Elles and nearby states.
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Aira
Catherine Norwood
Norwood Avenue
Blug Ridge Summit
Norwood
Summerfield
Huckant
R. J. Norwood
Summit
Harvey Ridges
Monterey Avenue
Mother of Triplets in Omaha Welcomes Twins
In Omaha on May 16 Frank Golda, aged 365 years or near La Platts, New,9, is the mother of triplets and four pairs of twins all born since 1909. The latest arrival is twin girls increasing the brood to eleven. One triplet has died and Mrs Goldy has one single child.
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Omaha
Neb
Frank Golda
Near la Platts
New
Thair
Sleven
Goldy Bay
Washington County Teachers Association to Meet May 10
Important meeting of Washington County Teachers Association will be held on Saturday May 10 at 2 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Odd Fellows Hall, Friday Avenue. A round dance follows with a good orchestra, doors open at 7:30 p.m. Secretary and Treasurer Evelyn Cloppir will attend.
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Notige
Washington County Teachers Association
May Roth
Joe Ymg
Evelyn Cloppir
Weiday Ave
Atlantic Coast Realty Co Boosts Confidence in South Markets
A 1910 profile of the Atlantic Coast Realty Company highlights its expansion from Canada to Florida, with sales reaching Sandusky and multiple southern states. Based in Petersburg, VA, the firm gains trust among buyers and plans a sale for Woodpoint Addition on Thursday, May 7, by the Atlantic Coast Realty Co for J. Bon Jura of thirty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ita New Weaver
Atlantic Ocean
Banda
Parvice
Atlantic Coast Realty Company
Jnatifes
Coast -Tenly
Canada
Florida
Sandusky
Ohio
Petersburg
Pao
Pla
Ate Tantie Coart Realty Co
Bon Jura
Threety, Ady
Legion Fights for Hospital Funding in District
Maryland Virginia and District departments unite to restore hospitalization funds diverted from the District. Maryland seeks to allocate part of 317 million for epidemic tuberculosis care in the Maryland mountains and local veterans hospital repairs at Fort McHenry. Delegations plan to travel to Washington to press Congress. Maryland officials coordinate with Senator Francis and Representative Weller and House members to regain the appropriation.
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Maryland
Virginis
Viewmin
Districtaof Columbia
Sunard
Soiang
Maryland Mountains
Veterans
Fort McHenry Hospital
Congress
Washington
Francs
Weller
House
Bowers Mundorf Pair Married in Zion Church Ceremony
Helen Y Mundorf and Rames W Bowers both of Chambersburg were married this morning at Zion Reformed Church parsonage by Rev Scott Wagner. The bride is Oscar Mundorf and Mrs Mundorf s daughter, a Chambersburg High School graduate. The couple will reside in Pittsburgh area after a brief reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowers
Mundorf
Helen Y. Mundorf
Rames ‘W. Bowers
Chambersburg
Zion Reformed Church
Scott R. ‘Wagner
Pittaburee, Pa
Youth Pays Fine For Intoxication
Youth Edward Henton paid a fine and costs on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence after a city chase ending near Washington County hospital. Police reports state the incident began at Washington and Jstrebta as Henson failed to stop, leading to a pursuit by Patrolman Ambrowa and a capture nearby.
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Edward Henton
Washington
Jstrebta
Hensoh
Ateiklig
Ambrowa
Amal Jy
Honvital
Forest fire duty dodge ends in fine and jail
Harrison Rollins faced Deputy Forest Warden HL Weikert after being summoned to fight a forest fire at Sugar Loaf Mountain in April. He pleaded guilty and the magistrate imposed a fine of 16 dollars 75 cents plus costs. Unable to pay, Rollins returned to jail.
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Fira
Harrison Rolling
Tugtles
J. G. Johnson
Fredarc ‘Ck
Scensad
Fina
Costa
Rollins
Clarges
Upgreea
HL. Weikert
Sugar Loaf
Intricate Rural Prices and Indoor Festival Details
Fragmentary OCR notes list commodity prices for corn, oats, and cotton seed meal with units per cwt or bushel, amid an indoor festival program at Grove and a festival hosted by W. O. W. on a Tuesday with locations Neyat Santor Hall. The text also mentions various scraps and goods like beet scrap and grain products, reflecting a dated rural newspaper snippet.
Diamond Dyes promises rich color for worn garments
Diamond Dyes claim easy at home dyeing for worn skirts waists draperies and coverings. The ad guarantees no streaking fading or spotting and urges buyers to tell the druggist the fabric type whether wool cotton or blends for proper results.
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W. M. Movement
Forrest Creager
Joshua’ Creager
Donglas
Ariz
Mawor Creager
Anna Hrosie
Ger
Johnstons, Pa
Mary A. Lowry
Clamouth D. Rewry
Prandin Street
Samambor
United Evangelical Church
Avi Humelsind
Thin City
Enhaupt
Chantborie Drachers
Friosy
D. A. Stickell
Chewsville
Kaiser Gust
Navarra Gt
San Anania Ivoxns
Leonalder Wolay
Post Cour
Waiereoe
Bivwits
Eat
Hdwina
Millionair
Philadelphia
Comstance
Ilby
Mary
Santie City
Want County Agt
Frederick
Norfolk
Mateor
Southern Virgin's
North Carolina
Hmlastico
Bailey Electric
Electric Irons, Bailey Electric CO
Legion Fights
State Department
Ues
Arsoe
Willian Ault
May M. Myers
Harper's Ferry
J. Lee Fatiringer
Harrisburg
M. Elizabeth James
Sunbury
Clarene M. Waller
Highfeld
Mary M. Crownwell
Waynesboro
James F. West
Barbara
W. Kirangee
R. J. Bumpass
Wntil
Sipstatment Central
Wat
Prograuslva
W. O.W
G. F. Baker
Jeweler
East
Washington Street
Hagerstown, Md
Eurekag
Ge Rt
Tigke
Potomac Public Service Co
Public Square
Pototoas
Thera Bs
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