Gross Held Under Bond In Liquor Case
Josephus Gross of Sharpsburg is held under bond after a raid by Prohibition Agents. Also arrested and awaiting arraignment are EF Cordell of Spieian’s station John Saddler near Sharpsburg and Harper’s Ferry, and Samuel Seussard of Security. Authorities report stills mash and whiskey found at multiple locations including Gross home.
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United States
Assr. Hauer
Josephus” Gross
Prohibition
Josephus Gross
Sharpsburg
Cordell
Splelian’s
John Saddler
Suarpsburg
Harper's Perry
Samuel Suessard
Gross
Fire Tragedy Strikes School Graduation Hall
A fire in a school auditorium during a graduation ceremony caused panic and a mass escape attempt. Crowded stairs collapsed and many leapt from windows. Dozens suffered injuries as flames, smoke, and embers swept through the building. Fire crews from Camden arrived late, finding a scene of terrified families and burned structure.
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Finop Collanses
Sid
Camden
Tula
Officers Pursue Ross Wolf for Roulette Payroll Robbery
Detective Thurston and Deputy Davis left Hagtrawm for Philadelphia to extradite Ross Wolf wanted for the March 6 Roulette payroll robbery. Wolf was arrested in Philadelphia weeks ago and, after a hearing before Governor Pinchot, ordered delivered to Hagenstown authorities for trial.
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Thurston
Davis Wil
Hagtramwn
Philadelphia
Hoss
Wolf
Ha. Berson
Woll
Pinchot
Hagens Town
Shrine convention posts aid plan and ruined town vigil
The Shriners plan temporary and special post offices in Washington and Alexandria during their convention, with Shrine Park hosting Pullman cars. Washington temples will receive mail marked Shrine. In Camden, a major disaster leaves many dead or missing, with identification hampered by burns and chaos.
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Washington
Fang
Lin Washington
Alexandria
Shrine Park
Official stops lynching party in Easton riot
In Easton on May 18 a 400 strong mob stormed the jail seeking Tom Bordley, a Black man suspected of killing Charles Todd. State's Attorney Bailor urged calm as a 150 man posse attempted to maintain order, while violence spread including an attack on Bastan Furniture workers.
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Easton
Tom Bordley
Charles Todd
Charles A. Bailor
Ne&re
Puller
Lormley
Tod
Bastan Furniture Company
G O P Split In Maryland Continues On Page 1
The Maryland GOP shows a rift as Armstrong is pressed as candidate and the Broening Lowndes Jackson faction loses ground. A shift toward Weller and Tallja is seen as pivotal, with claims the City Committee backing Weller gives him state organization control.
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Armstrong
IL 3
Maryland
Weller
Tall Ja
Ami
G. OO. P
T Ha Brooning- Lowndes-Jackson
Waller Tait
Hts
County Agents to Attend Morning Farm Meeting
A county agents meeting is planned at Hotel Hennert starting tomorrow at 10 o clock with afternoon sessions for Farm Bureau officials and the Maryland Poultry Club. The group will discuss a cooperative marketing project for eggs as decided by the two organizations, with a focus on implementing the plan.
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Hennert
Farm Bureau
Maryland Poultry Club
Uhla
Youth Accused Of Stealing From Father Grand Jury Invests Case
Howard Baker seventeen of Herdand faces grand jury investigation after accusations he stole jewelry and money from his father George F Haber a jeweler of Jinat Westington Hibegh. Police allege missing items valued over a thousand dollars were found in Bakers possession. An indictment against Baker expected today along with five other grand jury indictments for robberies in the eastern city area.
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Howard Baker
Herdand
Grand Jury
George FL Haber
Jinat
Hia Son
Paokuaur Hamill
Young Maker
Baker
Property Listings with Various Dwellings and Remodels
A list of properties shows BF Schroyer at 662-664 Prderiete street with a frame 18 by 26 foot garage. Fred Heney at 225-227 Midge Avenue with front porch. Edward Brewer heirs at 637 West Washington Street with a two story bright addition 8 by 12 feet. Charles F Hull at 23 North Locust Street with a three story building. Mrs Khalal at 1441 West Franklin Street with front of state room remodel.
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T BF. Schroyer
Fred Heney
Midge
Edward
Brewer Heirs
West Washington Utrest
Charles F. Hull
North Locust
Deaths Merle Finney longtime Waynesboro resident
Merle J Finney age 72 died at 4 o clock at his home on Mulberry Street He served in Company EK 109th Infantry and saw service in the World War He was a member of the Waynesboro Methodist Church and the Junior Order of Mechanics He is survived by his wife Anna Berser two children Jean and George and his parents Mr and Mrs Edward Finney Wayne Interment at Till Cemetery services will be held Monday afternoon He was also a member of the American Legion CARD OF THANKS Grandson and Wife thank friends for kindness during grandma death and for loaned cars and flowers
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Merle J. Finney
South Mulberry Street
Wayreshora
Anna Berser
Jean
George
Mra
Edward Finney
Wayne
Lro
Jveen Till
Waynesboro
Ife
Order of Mechanics
American Legion
Maryland bankers debate shift in governor lineup
Baltimore reports delegates to the Maryland Bankers Association met with at least four missing. In Atlantic City Senator Walter Smith conferred with Hugh McMullen State Treasurer Dennis and Comptroller Garry. A decision on backing Me Mutua may come weeks from now. Dennis declines to run.
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Baltimore
Maryland Bankers’ Association
Atlantic City
Guma Hotel
Joh Walter Smith
Hugh A. McMullen
John M. Dennis
Wiliam &. Garry, Sr
Np Ans
Smith
Mn MeMutua
Sin
Menniy
Dennis
Sete
Deneia
Stocks Today in New York and Angerstown May 13
Trading in the stock market was dull with railroad shares listless. Prices noted include Republic Steel at 51½ and others up one to two points. commodities and dairy seed prices listed. a separate notice invites the public to a cake and candy sale hosted by the Ladies Bible Class of St. John's Lutheran Church on May 19 in Meites’ storeroom and Market House.
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New York
Ule Stock Exchange
Steed
Bathiocem Steel
Republic Steel
Angerstown
Ladies Bible Clans
St. John's
Lutheran
Bible School Enrollment Drives at YMCA Across City
Vacation Bible School will open at the YMCA in a few days under Miss Mstelé Cochran and Miss Prick. Four counselors will greet children arriving from Sunday School programs in area churches, inviting every attendee to join the school.
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YMCA
Lecture by Dr A R Wents at the M G A at 7 45
Today offers a lecture by Dr A R Wents at the M G A at 7 45 attended by local readers. A district school of Binthen ry Gamners presents a play at the M C 4 to benefit the Foreigh Missionary Society of Sir Paul’s Church. Baseball features the Terriers against Hanover Raiders at Willow Lane.
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A. R. Wents
District School of Binthenry Gamners
M. C
Benefit Foreigh Missionary Society
Sir Paul's Church
Terriers
Hanover
Raiders
Willow Lane
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Ross Wolf
P. D
Shriners
MA. Thomas III
Charles Thomas
Fred Farmer
Keedysville
Cleveland
Cazaden
Johnson
Frente
Daughes
Chiet
Polive
Purse
Comdex
Lon. S
Ure Hospital
Thomas Humphreys
Bank of Camden
Camden Hospital
Agha
Westfield Bicycles
Halim
Lloyd Burger
Chbord McLaughlin
C. H. Beard
Lérmon
Pioneer Hoose & Ladder Company
Hays
LW. Hoover
Sherif Tine
Mormier
Rae Urdictmenta
Quinton Shradar Wich Tarceny
John Dsgrude
Imperial Ice Cream Company
Percy Mc Hood
Walter Graves
St. J. Monogan
Penny Pratt
West Franklinstree Hood
Khalal
West Franklin Street
R. Wolfe
Grandson
Wilks
S. S. Schaff
Waygite Ave
Clover
Mle
Adam
Dawn
Mili Man
Ages Clover Dairiidge Biti
Elbridge
POE
McMullen
Moscow
Lusclova
Grocers
Nvishborhooil
Alt House
Victory
Herald
Winchester
Hagerstown
Greencastle
Chamber
Return
Juni Spray Thain Monters Sandon Tee Vela Bares J
Varrisbury
Mechanicsburge
Hagerstown Martinsburg
Winchkaster
Art Sbure
Nu Tbangre Oeetoo
Ta Ataghante Aqv
Wartisbu
Cou Lyvania R. Mer GO Tol Broad
R. Ay
Ins
Bury Vc
Bais
Bunsburg
Moller’s
Humansia—Qak
Daganar Building Agerstown
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