Western Maryland Railway Loses Creek Title Suit
The Western Maryland Railway Co loses a equity case before Judge Frank G. Wagaman over bed of Wills Creek Cumberland. The suit claimed Claybrook and Spear purchased Elk Lodge lot and had title to creek center. Defendants argued law holds center of any bordering un navigable stream. Outcome aims to prevent future disputes and reserve room for expansion. The railroad sought to prove title through deeds and prior transfers from Piedoyet and Cumberland Railway.
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Western Maryland Railway Co
Willsreek
Cumberland
Frank G. Wagaman
Ailroad
BE. B. Claybrook
James M. Spear
Western Maryland Railway Company
Dr. Claybrook
James
Spear
Elke Lodge Ior
Washington
Water Street
Wills Creek
Maryland
Visa
Tio Point Canter
Pledoyet Ant Comberlaid Railway Company
Oirners of
Fe Alsputed
Biscuit Company Men Visit The Philadelphia Plant
The local galas organization of Lue Natiwal Discuit Company under John M Freund will visit the newly constructed Philadelphia plant. Two days will be spent touring the facility and inspecting the plant process to showcase the superior quality of raw materials and sanitary conditions under which their product is manufactured.
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Lue" Natiwal Discuit Company
John M. Freund
Worning
Philadelphia
She Soent
Court speed cases today in regional court session
The court sped through cases including larceny pleas at Lmafert Hardware and Hagerstown Motor Co. defendants Austin Jenkins and Tyler Williams pleaded guilty. James Wall was found guilty on larceny charges, with trial outcomes for Raymond Boward and battery larceny. Alex R. Hagner and others represented defendants in varied trials.
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Oswald
Austin Jenkins
Lmafert
Tyler Williams
Hagerstown Motor Company
Leo Miller
James Wall
Robert Paynter
North Jonathan Street
Paullty
Charles Woit
Hall
Raymond Boward
Alex. R. Hagner
Paul Thompson
William Sport
Belting Hauor
Weather Outlook Across Nation in May Forecast
May 22 report from Washington predicts generally fair weather tonight and Friday nationwide. South Atlantic coast sees moderate variable winds turning north and northeast with showers this afternoon and tonight. East Gulf region experiences moderate variable winds shifting to northerly with partly cloudy skies tonight and Friday.
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International Neva
Washington
Wadlington
South Atlantic
East Gulf
Holds Decision In Fitzgerald Case In Juvenile Court
Charles Fitzgerald, 27, arrested on charges of soliciting women, is held by Judge Jean R. K. Vourtee in the Juvenile Court after arraignment. The judge investigates the boy's family wards for worsening behavior before ruling. Fitzgerald denied the charge. A Mercersburg man testified Fitzgerald on two occasions made solicitations. Det Barber and Patrolman Divine testified Fitzgerald had been causing police trouble.
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Charles Fitzgerald
Jean RK Vourtee
Vourtee
Werse
Pitzgerald
Mercersburg
Fitzgerald
Barber
Divine
Dokkie Ceremonial Planned At July Fourth Event
Hagerstown plans a July 4 ceremonial at the Fair Grounds with a thousand Dokkies and a street parade. A Pythian Temple meeting reviewed plans inviting lodges from the East. Balloon ascension, parachute drop, drills and chariot races are touted with 2,000 califold bullets altered for the occasion.
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Hagerstown
Dokkies
Marchatta Wong
Califield
Anti Strike Provision Added To Howell Barkley Bill
Washington May 22 A senate subcommittee endorsed an antistrike provision for a federal road project. The clause, aimed at ensuring continued operation during strikes, was written into the Howell Barkley bill and sent to the interstate commerce committee.
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Washington
Howell-Barkley
Senate
Death notices from Burkettsville and surrounding towns
Local death notices report Anna Eliza Enniss widow of William Runia dying at Washington County Hospital after two months illness. She lived in Burkittsville area most of her life and leaves two sons Dr. Joseph Enniss of Waynesboro and William of Burkittsville. Funeral at Burkittsville with burial in Lutheran Cemetery. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs. Elen Castle aged about 60 at her daughters’ home in Burkittsville area, and Samuel Mandelstam aged 83 of 872 South Cannon Avenue. Funeral and burial details follow, with multiple survivors listed and church services planned. The page includes local notices for a rummage sale, home food sale by St. John’s Lutheran Church, and a social event at Gtonutter’s Golden Ring Pebacon venue.
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Wirs
Anna Eliza Enniss
William Runia
Washington County Hospital
Enniss
Harkittsville
Emanuel
Riza Silfer Sink
Fsat
Elue
Berg
Lutherat Church
Burkittsville
Joseph Enniss
Waynesboro
William
Burkittavilla
Erdman
Elen D. Castle
Lewig O. Castle
Bessie
Rilen Castle
South Locust Street
Castle
Bakie's Mills
Gutheran Church
Burkettsville
Russell J. Castle
Eakie
Mira
Grduan
Samuel Mandelstam
South
Cannon Avenue
Ruegia
America
Marie Goldstein
Philadelphia
Ht. D. Myara
Chambersburg
Charles Brower
Mina Mary Mandelstam
Hagerstown
Spy system threats to nation, Crim charges officials
John W. H. Crim, ex assistant attorney general, told the Wheeler-Stockmpting committee that the DoJ spy system breeds corruption and imperils law enforcement. He urged wiping out most of the Bureau of Investigation staff, saying many come from corner drug stores and are appointed for political favors. He accused the agency of forming alliances and creating a den of inequity, while calling Red scare claims largely baseless.
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International News Service
Washington
Department of Justicy
John W. H. Crim
Wheeler-Strocktimgt Committee
Crim
Department of Surlica
Bireau
France
Suator Ibrance
Maryland
Borah
Itaho
Bureau of Invastgation
Impeachment Move Against W V a Federal Judge
The House Judiciary Committee ordered an investigation into misconduct by Federal Judge William C. Baker of the gnn ery District of West Virginia. The panel seeks full authority to probe alleged liquor seizure and other improprieties by prohibition officers and associates. A separate note reports boys from the Maryland Training School for Boys located after an escape, to be turned over to Virginia authorities for parole violation. A Williamsport arrest concerns Ward, held pending New York authorities on a stolen car charge. Miss Sean G Mowon was struck by a car in Public Square. injury not serious. Mary Davils and Mrs. Rector are reported ill at home.
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Oy International News Service
Washington
Migceedioga
William C. Baker
Gnnery
West Virginia
House Judiciary Committee
Cratam
House
Baker
Alezai
Y Prohibition
Aide
Gruescawier
Uno Wuilders
Marylans Training School
Baltimore
McClelland
Tha Hoya
Virginia
Ward
Williamsport
New York
Sean G. Mowon
Avaton Avenua
Larry N. Anderson
Brandt Cabinet Works
A. P. Stauffer
Harrip
Dismiss Case Against Postoffice Employee
The charges against George H. Beard, a Hagerstown Post Office employee, were dismissed this morning before trial by Justice J. Scott Bower. Beard faced a charge of operating a motor vehicle without a license as part of actions connected to postal duties. Witnesses and the U S District Attorney advised that postal employees in discharge of duties gave certain witnesses and a limiting case was pursued.
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George H. Beard
Katz
Junctive
J. Scott Bower
Beard
Hagerstown
Postaffiee
Justice Bower
Amos W. Wij Wooncrof
U. S
Dia
Cartain
Violators of Fish Laws to Be Prosecuted
County authorities announced plans to indict and prosecute those dipping fish in the Potomac River area. Complaints from across the county report black bass being taken in large numbers. Special men will patrol the river, and violators will face harsh sentences from the grand jury actions forthcoming.
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Tha
Tia
Potomac River
Grand Jury
Struggle in Convention and Ritchie Faction Ties
A convention struggle unfolds with Governor Ritchie under pressure from anti Ritchie forces led by John Walter Smith. Reports say Ritchie sought a conference with Mata Mahonta, who reportedly refused until morning, signaling political maneuvering to win over Mahon. Washington county delegates include J Hubert Wade and others. Chicago markets show mixed futures with small gains in grain and livestock.
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Rittchie
John Walter Smith
Ritchie
Mattiom
Mahonta Aaid
Ritchie Concessiang
Mata
Epantona
Ritehle
Mahon
Tte
Frank A. Furst
Hala Ao Underwood
New York Produce Prices and Market Reports May 3
May 3 market summary from New York lists bids for corn and oats with steady to firm tones. Livestock and dairy notes show firm poultry prices, rising creamery milk values, and varied butter and egg quotes across different quality grades.
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New York
N.Y
al Saati
TVA
Stock Markets Show Mixed Gains In Early Trading
New York May 23 traders noted a tentative uptrend in the stock market during the first two hours with gains limited to select issues. A mood of optimism appeared, but activity remained uneven as investors shifted away from a few volatile stocks. Leaders included Htools equipment and materials, with strong showing for high grade rails and standard industrials.
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Voternetivomi Wera
New York
Aude
Shewadt-Warner
Raasdd
Rica
War Department Denies Gas Poison Claims
Washington May 22 the War Department formally denied charges in the British press that large quantities of poison gas were being manufactured in the United States.
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Washington
United States
War Department
New Subscribers in Hagerstown Daily Major Daily Maj
The Daily Maj announces new subscribers including Cleveland Baseball Club in Cleveland Oklahoma. The notice highlights the paper as widest read in Hagerstown and county with many features.
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Maj
Hagerstown
Cleveland Baseball Club
Cleveland, Okla
Will Prosecute Dry Violators Probe Revealed
Washington May 22 International News Service reports that a criminal prosecution of five men linked to alleged liquor breaches, exposed by the Wheeler-Brookhart committees investigating former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty, will be demanded. The committees have urged Attorney General Harlan F. Stone to take immediate action.
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International News
Washington
Bk Jeant
Wheeler-Brookhart
Harry M. Daugherty
Inter
National
Harlan F. Stone
Iumediato
Browerd Mornington
Will Orr
Stone
Honard Masuington
Campaign to Educate Americans on Narcotics Urges Action
Washington May 22 International News Service reports a broad drive to educate the public against narcotics. Senator Capper of Kansas introduces a concurrent resolution calling for printing 5,010,009 copies of a pamphlet titled The Peril of Narcotics. The plan aims to distribute the material to the House and halt Senate proceedings to ensure wide distribution.
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International News Services
Washington
United States
Capper
Kangas
Mme
Congress
Mdavation Association
House
Senate
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W.M. Railways
Wagaman
R. R
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Cs Vicks
Young's Drug Store
the Royal Woolen Mills
Near Cumberland
Valiay
Talfors. Ee
Bik
H. Douglas Davin
Ayo Spadlal- Jat
W. Washington
W. Frankfn §T
Ghureh Society
Zion Reformed Church Adv
Women's Society of St
Gtonutter
Byarybody
Mra. P.M. Wolfinghr
Obalrman
Ady
Way
W. VA
House Committee
Misa Mary Davils
Murdock Ave
R. H. Bealth Company
Washington Oid
Mekhsmith Co
Rasamhcton
Sagur
Postoffice
Washington County
J. Hubert Wada
George A. Read
John, N. Bower
Ghades A. Wengley
Frank
Bushey
John Powles
Max Malatte
Chicago Grain Market
BP International Nera
Chicago
New York Produce Markets
G. M. Horat
Schumacher
Wolf Auto Top CO
RADIO
Bailey Electric CO
W. Franklin Sr
Garver’s. We
Garver
Garver Furniture Co
Potomac Street
Russia
Gerusur
Studi
Svary
Washington Street
Hagerstown Tire Co
South Potomac
Pittsburgh
Prool
Hagerstown Paint & Glass Company
West Frankiin Bt
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