Boots to bootleggers murder cited in Suffolk raid
In Suffolk County New York two alleged rum runners were jailed after Ferdinand Downs, a Klansman aiding prohibition enforcement, was shot during a pursuit of a suspect vehicle. Hundreds armed patrolled roads as fire crews staffed crossings and volunteers joined police in a countywide hunt for bootleggers.
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Asy International News
Raverhead
N. Y
Mall Huntry
Buffolk Coun Ky Klur Klan
Ferdinand Downs
Downs
Prohibition
God
Long Island
Ross Roads
Suffolk County
Airemen
Klaasen
Weather Outlook Across Nation Forecast
Washington May 17 The forecast calls for unsettled weather and possible showers in southern Florida with generally fair conditions elsewhere. Winds along the south Atlantic coast and the eastern Gulf will be variable. Tonight and Sunday remain fair, with showers off the Florida coast.
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Oz Telernational News Service
Washington
Florida
South Atlantic
East Gulf
Damage to Roads From Heavy Rains Hits County Areas
Road inspector Egar T. Hayman reported extensive washouts in western and southern sections, with hill areas around Haydock, Weverton, and Sandy Hook hardest hit. Repairs will start immediately as weather allows. supplies include two carloads of oil and crushed stone. In other news, William Henson was fined ten days for drunkenness after a five day sentence was rejected. Thomas J. Foran, a Philadelphia murder suspect, provided leads on associates Siende Dobbs and George Gross, with their capture anticipated.
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Egar T. Hayman
Almce
Haydock
Weverton
Sandy Hook
Thomas J. Foran
Philadelphia
Louis Cohen
Baltimore
Foran
Siende Dobbs
George Gross
Zihlman Testimony Ties Rans to Wet Party Scandal
Mortimer testified he received 7000 dollars to fix a major liquor deal and handed 5000 to Zihlman as his cut, with 2000 kept by Mortimer. Edward D. Robinson of Baltimore paid the money to sway a mayoral withdrawal. Zihlman denied receiving any portion and the House committee did not convict.
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Mortimer
Zihlman
House Committee
Zihiman
Edward D. Robinson
Federal Drug Co
Baltimore
Mortimar
Robinson
Ile
Ren
Robin- 500
Southern Hotel
Washington
Zilliaan
Grand Jury Report Urges Improvements and Safety Checks
The grand jury praised Sherif Dufey and Mrs Duffey for their conduct and support. It found the courthouse in good condition but urged equipment updates. It noted inward opening doors in several public buildings, and many city schools with fire risks and needed prevention measures. Orphans Home quarters urged. additional constables recommended for Smithburg and Williamsport due to disorder. In Raleigh, May 17, the State Board certified William Gibbs McAdoo as Democratic presidential nominee. primary recognition in June not required.
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Sherif Dufey
Duffey
Eftorta
Smithaburg
Williamsport
McAdoo
Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
State Board of Elections Today
William Gibbs McAdoo
North
New York Produce Markets Prices and Trends May 17
New York markets show steady to firm movement across grains and dairy. Corn prices for No 4 yellow and No 2 white stay near prior levels. hay and straw flat. flour prices at the mill steady. live poultry and butter show mixed changes with creamery items gaining strength. eggs demand fair with variations by grade. milk wholesale price listed with regional delivery notes.
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New York
C.f. N.Y
Wheat Market Slips as Prices Open Down in Chicago
Wheat opened lower across months with May at 104% and July near 106% while Dec notes 110. Corn futures show mixed to higher openings with July around 76% and September near 64%. City market prices list eggs 23c a dozen, butter 46 to 60c per pound, potatoes 1.60 per bushel, chickens 28c per pound, apples about 1.00 per bushel, ham 40c per pound, spinach 3c per peck, and other staples in small quantities.
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International News Service
Chicago
Gaza
Stagnation in New York stock market as shorts cover
May 17 stock market shows stagnation with little buying. Cov ering by timid shorts after the veto of the onus bill ends. Copper shares drop, Anaconda hits a new low, Standard Oil of New Jersey rises briefly, and New Orleans Texas and Mazico leads railroad performance amid overall dull close.
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International News Service
New York
Tlon
Stock Exchange Today
Mercantila
Coppers
Anaconda
Baldwin
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Congoleum
New Orleans
Texas
Mazico
Drraghlar
Death Notice Florence Bowers 42 in Beaver Creek area
Mes Florence Bowers wife of Al Burtis Bowers died yesterday afternoon at her home along Beaver Creek pike near Funkstown aged 42. She was a Christian Church member at Beaver Creek. Survived by husband three daughters Millie Annatette Elizabeth and Le Roy at home six brothers and sisters. Funeral Monday from 10 AM at home to Benevola Church with Revs Zeigler and Poffenberger, interment at Hotning cemetery.
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Florence Bowers
Al‘burtis Bowers
Beaver Creek
Funkstown
Benevola Church
Zeigler
Poffenberger
Hotning
Daily Mail announces new subscribers in town
The Daily Mail promotes its wide readership in Hagerstown and the county and announces new subscribers including A. R. Trowbridge of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Building Permits For Multiple Small Structures Noted
H. Koogle files permits for lots 4% and 42 South Tose Hill Avenue for a frame building 12 by 39. Corderian seeks a 20 by frame radio tower at 1045 Potomac Avenue. J. A. Burton applies for a 16 by 14 foot garage at 11 South Potoman Street. Lola R Bard requests a 10 by 12 chicken house at 820 System Avenue. G G Kinsey seeks a 6 by 8 foot shop at 217 Liberty Street. Insurance status is listed as unknown in Japan about half a century ago.
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H. Koogle
Tose Hill Avenue
Corderian
Potomac Avenue
J. A. Burton
South
Potoman St
Lola R. Bard
Jchicken
Five Foreigners Are Made Citizens In Court Today
In Washington county circuit court a group of five foreigners passed their examinations and were granted U S citizenship papers. The men named Nick Milanovich from Austria Hungary Frank Puskas from Hungary Demetrios Markos Pappamarken from Greece Felice Marcasa from Italy Pasquale DiNtcolals completed the process amid light questions with few difficult prompts. The event highlighted differing political views with at least one stating they would be a Democrat and another a Republican once naturalized.
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Circuit Court of
Washington County
United States
Nick Milanovich
Austria Hungary
Frank Puskas
Hungary
Demetrios Markos Pappamarken
Greece
Felice Marcasa
Italy
Pasquale DiNtcolals
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