Polish Insurgents Defy Korfanty in Upper Silesia Action
London dispatches report Polish insurgents in Upper Silesia resisting Adelbert Korfanty’s order to withdraw eastward as German food shipments into the region are cut. Berlin notes 12 000 Germans concentrated in Breslau district to confront the Poles with 1 000 to 2 000 volunteers daily arriving for a large scale offensive planned from Neisse Numhlau and Kreusberg bases led by former officers with Italian arms promised.
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Breslau
London
Upper Silesia
Adelbert Korfanty
Germany
Berlin
Neisse
Numhlau
Kreusberg
Wade Death Bravado at Connecticut Execution
Elwood Wade, 23, a Bridgeport milkman, faced execution at the state prison in Wethersfield with evident bravado saying Good-bye everybody as the death cap was placed. He showed no fear before dying. two others, Mrs. Ethel Hutchison Nott and John F. Johnson, await trial for complicity in the murder of George B. Nott.
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Wethersfield, Conn
George B. Nott
Elwood B.wade
Bridgeport
Wade
Ethel Hutchison Nott
John F. Johnson
Nott
Canal Towpath Break at Miller's Bend Near Williamsport
Repairs rush on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath bank after a break occurred early yesterday morning at Miller's Bend above Williamsport. Gangs and teams work to close the opening by Tuesday or Wednesday, with navigation to resume then. The break is described as one of the worst in recent memory.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Miller’s Bend
Williamsport
Conver to Settle Marine Strike
Secretary of Labor Davis and Admiral Benson met in Washington to discuss possible settlement of the marine strike. Separately, strike representatives held their own conference, with Davis expected to present the matter to the cabinet.
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Hy International New
Washington
Davis
Admiral Benson
U. S. Shipping Board
Queen of Science Mme Curie arrives in Washington
The nation honors Mme Curie as the Queen of Scientists arriving in Washington. She is greeted by distinguished women at Union Station and goes to meet Rob ert Bliss before a White House ceremony. President Harding will present a gramme of radium as a gift from the American people in the presence of government officials and foreign diplomats.
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International
Washington
Mme
Curie
Union Station
Curle
Robert Bliss
White House
Harding
U. S
Five Die in Irish Battle Near Kimena
Dublin report says four Sinn Feiners and a British officer were killed in a fierce clash between crown forces and Sinn Feiners near Kimena. Five others were wounded along with one constable. The battle marks a deadly flare up in the ongoing conflict.
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International
Dublin
Crown Forces
Kimena
May Continue Road Through Town In Williamsport Plan
Work has begun on Williamsport streets to prep and repair summer highways. The State Roads Commission may extend work to the Williamsport pike toward Williamsport, using Potomac Street as a continuation. Mayor Gower and officials discussed the plan. the engineer will meet again. Mrs Ada Mitchell hosted Lutheran Church teachers after a Sunday school meeting.
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Williamsport
State Roads Commission
Mackall
Gower
Potomac
Williamsport Pike
Ada Mitchell
Virginia Ave
Lutheran Church of
Harding Goes to New York to Make Speeches
President Harding and Mrs. Harding will sail from Washington on the Mayflower this Saturday evening. They will reach New York Monday morning where the president is to address the Political Economic Club at noon and attend another banquet in the evening celebrating the 125th anniversary of the New York Commercial. The Mayflower will return to Washington by Wednesday forenoon.
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International News
Washington
Harding
New York
Political Economic Club
New York Commercial
European Clouds Cleared After Harvey's Talk
London report says May 20 that official circles and press agree Harvey’s speech cleared the European atmosphere. It notes he spoke for President Harding and the United States outlining future policy and that the US will not enter the League of Nations.
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International News
London
Harvey
Harding
United States
League of Nations
Paternity Case Holds Court Attention in Williamsport
The Theodore Griffith paternity trial before Judge Wagaman occupied most of the morning session. Griffith, represented by J. Cleveland Grice, faces evidence including a letter to Miss Abbott and a $25 amount. Verdict expected afternoon. Albert Hetzel found guilty of tardy, ordered to pay $5 monthly or a year in the House of Correction. Wilver Green, charged with forgery, defended by Charles W. Wolf. Case 6 held under advisement. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Straight of Needmore, Pa., recently married, are visiting relatives of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Ripple in Williamsport.
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Theodore Griffith
Trego
Gladys Abbott
Wagaman
Griffith
J. Cleveland Grice
Miss Abbott
Grifith
Buffalo
Mr. Grice
D. Angie Wolfinger
Albert Hetzel
House of Correction
Wilver Green
Charles W. Wolf
Unnerved Prisoner Faces Trial On Bomb Explosion
Giuseppi di Filippo, accused driver of the bomb wagon in Wall Street explosion, is arraigned in Jersey City before U S Commissioner Hen Avielka on a charge of illegally exploding a bomb. Held without bail for May 26 hearing. he mutters “I know nothing.” Plan to move him to Newark for federal arraignment. identified by three witnesses as in Wall Street before blast. confinement and investigation into links with Tito Latigi in Scranton, Pa.
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Giuseppe di Filippo
Wall Street
International News
Jersey City
N. J
Giuseppi di Filippo
U. S
G. N. Hen- Avielka
Pasa Wk Walagul
Bayonne
DI Filippo
Flag at Half Mast for Chief Justice White
The Hagerstown post office raised its flag to half mast in observance of the death of Chief Justice White of the U S Supreme Court. The flag will remain lowered until after his funeral in Washington tomorrow morning.
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Hagerstown
Post Office Department
White
United States Supreme Court
Garfield Hospital
Washington
Tennant
Washington Street Window Shopping Sparks Argument
Two women window shopping on Washington Street yesterday afternoon near six o'clock were overheard in a spirited argument over a topic about “clogs” and one woman exclaimed, Aw, give him aigs.
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Washington &T
Boy's Body Found in Passaic River
The body of 32 year old Archia B. Northrop was recovered from the Passaic River after a five day search involving thousands and up to 50 divers at once. The family resided in Arlington New Jersey. The death cause is undetermined but thought to be a river accident. the father held to hope Archie was alive until the end.
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International News
Newark
N. J
Archia B. Northrop
Passaic River
Archie
Arlington
School Athletics To Be Held Monday At The City Park
The Hagerstown City Park hosts a school celebration next Monday starting at 10 AM with events in volley ball end ball dodge ball and running races. Dr Burdik of the State Athletic Association oversees with city county teachers assisting. Pupils report at Surrey school building by 9 AM for physical exams. Teachers and pupils should bring lunches. County schools with strong pupil representation are encouraged to attend.
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Hagerstown
Fair Grounds
Board of
Education
Burdick
State Athletic Association
Surrey
Hargerstown
Mutinous French Reservists Parade With Red Flags
Paris May 20 A full camp of French military reservists called to the Ruhr mutinied at Plombieres near Dijon. They paraded the streets with red flags while singing revolutionary songs. L Humanite says a lieutenant was mobbed as troops from Dijon restored order after infantry with bayonets were ready to hold back further unrest. Regular troops and cavalry supervised the dispersal.
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Paris
Ruhr
Germany
Plombtiers
Dijon
L’humanite
L'Humanite
Leutenant
Rioting in Ulster intensifies with casualties reported
International Newsy Belfast reports worsening political rioting in Ulster with several wounded in sustained clashes. A city hall meeting site was blown up, a Unionist and Sinn Féin member fatally wounded on Chank Hill Road, and multiple injuries including two girls from another morning outbreak. Soldiers in armored cars and police restored order.
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International Newsy
Belfast
Ulster
Southern Ireland
Slan Tenner
Chank Hill Road
Citizens Protest Against H F Light Rates
Citizens of Myersville and Middletown protest against Hagers town and Frederick Railway Company rate hikes before the Public Service Commission. About 90 percent of Myersville electricity users oppose raising per kilowatt from 11 to 12 cents and minimum price from $1.00 to $1.80, with a petition around 120 signatures. similar protests reported in Woodsboro. R W Dorsey sells and plans a double frame house at Towson with McNeal Bros, building new residences adjoining Petra Brovary on the north.
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Myersville
Woodsboro
R. W. Dorsey
High Street
McNeal -Bros
Dorsay
Virginia Avebuo
Oliver Grice Hospitalized After Sudden Illness
Oliver F. Grice, a prominent real estate man, was taken to the hospital after a sudden illness at A J Kummer's Brandt Apartment. His brother and Dr Wagaman attended him. he remained unconscious but showed slight improvement at noon. Doctors suspect a recurrent shell shock episode from wartime service in France.
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Oliver F. Grice
A. J. Kummer
Brandt
Industrial Tie Up Has Failed
London May 20 The radical wing of British labor failed to secure a national sympathetic strike to paralyze industry. Leaders of the Federation of Railway Workers and Federation of Transport Workers rejected a general strike, with Robert Williams noting the coal blockade is aiding miners toward a settlement.
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International News
London
United Kingdom
Federation of Railway Workers
Federation of Transport Workers
Robert Williams
Transport Workers
Virginia Sheriff Captures Suspect In Chicken Theft Case
Sheriff of Page County Virginia arrested Gurt Ford a Black man on a chicken theft charge. Ford had earlier been jailed for 16 days on trespassing charges with other men on the Western Maryland Railroad. He was turned over to a Virginia officer.
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Page County
Gurt Ford
Ford
Maryland
Duffy
Guard Camp Opens June 20 at Saunders Range
Arrangements for Maryland National Guard officer and enlisted instruction camp were completed. Adjutant General Milton A. Reckord will command a six day camp starting June 20 at Saunders Range. Participants include State Staff Corps Medical Regiment Fiat Infantry and Fifth Infantry with regimental bands.
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Maryland Naevon Guard
Saunders Range
Milton A. Reckord
State Staff Corps
Medical Regient Fiat Infantry
Fifth Infantry
War Department
National Guard Reserve
Arup
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John Rhone
Fiddler's Green
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Rhone
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