Millionaire Ward in New York Blackmail Plot Case
Walter Ward a White Plains police commissioner faces trial for killing Clarenca Peters amid a sprawling blackmail plot. A traveling salesman Willian Dickinson testified Ward and associates discussed harming Peters in December near Hotel Martinique. Ward allegedly linked to a blackmail scheme involving a famed woman of the Tenderloin, with Ward claiming self defense for his wife’s name.
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United
Preway
Waterbury
Conn
Walter Ward
Clarance Peters
Martinique
New York
Willian Dickinson
Ward
White Plains
N. Y
Peters
Dickinson
Chicago
William’ Kegan
Martelque
Hakerd
Best
Clalima
Hae
Koma
Tela
Charley Rosa
Jack
Mra. Ward
Senator Says Set Spies to Shadow Him in War Fraud Probe
In Wabitionton on May 44 Attorney General Daugherty faces attack from Senator Caraway over a war fraud crisis and a potential investigation. Morse’s release from Atlanta penitentiary is noted as context while calls rise for naming witnesses to link Daugherty to any illicit dealings.
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Wabitington
Daugherty Tinardurad
Charley W. Morse
Atlanta
Geld Yaraway
Wall
Hoss
Secret Service
Riel
Unauthorized Legion canvass misleads Hagerstown residents
Local report warns that men claiming to be veterans and acting for the American Legion are canvassing Hagerstown, urging Decoration Day observance. The American Legion post in the city denies authorization or connection to the activity and authorities are investigating the matter.
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Haveral
American Legion
Hagerstown
Venta
General Wood Family Aboard Typhoon Bound Yacht
General Leonard Wood governor general of the Philippines and his wife and daughter were reported by War Department channels to be aboard the yacht Apo in the typhoon region off the Philippines coast. Attempts to reach the vessel by wireless yesterday proved futile. Wood and family dated to Mindoro for a brief tour.
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Phillipines
United
Washington
War Department
Leonard Wood
Apo
Phillpines
Kai
Wood
Mindora
Five Men Perish In Gas Pocket Rescue Tragedy
Five men died in a gas pocket inside a sewer trench while attempting to rescue two unconscious workers. The two rescuers survived after being carried to safety but were in critical condition. The incident occurred in Waynesboro and involved workers from Magers own town.
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Iy Pagel
Minwaurer
Irivo Mentroat
Mishap To Engine Delays Train At West Maryland Crossing
A mishap to a locomotive on the Western Maryland crossing at ton street drew a crowd as a brakeman’s brake rig failed just after the engine reached the crossing. Mechanics were summoned to the shop and the defective locomotive was towed to the yards for further examination.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Coal Prices Fall in Soft Coal Market Report
In Portraville area markets on May 24 buyers saw price declines for coal products. Figures show cant and related grades dropping as freight and handling costs persist. Local dealers report mixed demand with several brands moving slowly while some prices hold near previous levels.
Twenty One Cars Derailed In Freight Wreck
Western Maryland freight train No 850 derailed 21 cars at Sloan 68 miles from Hagerstown causing line standstill. No injuries reported. Wreck blamed on a broken arch bar with automobiltes bricks and other goods scattered along the right of way. Wrecking crews and delays expected until about 4 PM.
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W. M
Western Maryland Railroad
This City
Cumberland
Sloan
Hagerstown
Englaoer H. Martin
Withide
Halgerstown
Speeding Enforced but No Violations Found in Hagerstown
Report from Hagerstown states Chief Barber ordered strict speed enforcement. Police detailed teams to patrol streets but no violations reported as authorities see traffic moving at cautious speeds. A related note mentions Chicago rail carriers seeking efficiency improvements and reduced rates, with no direct link to the Hagerstown item.
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Hagerstown
Trafic
Barber
Apoodsrsa
Penny
C. If Markeham
Ta L Whio Te Central Railroad Express
Tatteg Preay
Merger Talk Shifts Amid New Consolidation Proposals
May 24 New York. Following news of a proposed merger among independent steel interests Wall Street and the Mandal district today raised a sensational new proposal. Talks center on merging Standard Oil Company Indiana and Gut Hi Coa in a deal described as pivotal for the industry.
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New York
Steal
Wallatreat
Mnandal
Indiana
Pooler resigns as general manager of Potomac Public Service
At a meeting of the executive committee the resignation of M A Pooler as general manager of the Potomac Public Service Company property was accepted. R Paul Smith was elected to succeed him and will assume duties immediately, with headquarters moved to Hagerstown.
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Potomac Public Service Company
M.A. Pooler
R. Paul Smith
Prederick
Af Railways
Pooler
South
New
Brunawick Power Company
St. John’a
New Crimewick
Canada
Klenda
Smith
Frederick Divison
Light and Power
Hageratown
Bonus bill leaders at work again in Senate
Washington May 234 The bonus bill is to be reported to the Senate by week’s end if the Finance Committee can overcome opposition. Bonus leaders refuse to await President Harding’s guidance and aim to push the measure before the committee tomorrow, Senator McCumber says.
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Dalted
Washington
Presient Harding
Guidanoe
McCumber
Gata
Rats Kill Thirty Park Ducklings in City Park
Rats blamed for a bloody raid kill thirty park ducklings at City Park. Bodies found partly eaten along the embankment. Park Commission plans war on rats, citing remnants of lunches and a bridge crossing as possible access points to protect the remaining ducks.
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Dolrow
Blizzard Defense Stands as Husband Faces Charge
In Town West Virginia on May 24 William Bienard, described as a young husband, faced a charge tied to a march by armed minors and a claim the protest aimed to support the defendant. The defendant Mrs. Blizzard testified in her husband’s defense, asserting his innocence amid the unfolding event.
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Peewad Orarlds
Town
W. Va
Htre
Willian Bienard
Togan
Howard
Williamsport Fire Disrupts Movie Show at Bakery
A two story bakery building housing Bower's Bakery and a neighboring Princess moving picture theatre caught fire last night. The bucket brigade contained the blaze before chemicals could be used, with about 100 dollars in damage. Patrons evacuated calmly and the film resumed after danger subsided. W O Bowser, owner and theater manager, praised helpers.
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Williamsport
Irbor
Bower's Bakery
Grimes, Brog
Thas
Mararanes
Princess Moving Picture Theatre
W. O. Bowser
le Idea
Rebekahs Enjoy A Lawn Party At Estes Home
Mary Young Rebekah Lodge held their weekly party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Estes B Hart on Mastavers with about 60 members present. The lawn was decorated with Japanese lanterns. Washington County Hospital hosted the event next day. Music and a supper followed a pleasant evening.
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Mary Young Rebekah Lodge
Estes
B. Harton Mastavers
J.M. Willams
Virginie Svente
Ing Prasant
Washington County Hospital
Dani Urday
An.abscens
Interstate freight rates cut nationwide effective July first
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered sweeping freight rate reductions, effective July 1, cutting present rates about ten percent. It set future rail returns at five and three quarters percent of value, with regional cuts varying by district. The move aims to raise railroad profits above the five to five and a quarter percent level.
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Watted Preas
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Esch-Commins
Comminsron
Mbantatn Pacine
British Airmen Begin World Flight From Croydon
Croydon Eng May 24 Major W P Blake British airman began his flight around the world at 3 08 PM accompanied by Captain Norman MacMillan and Lt Col MB Broome acting as alton pilots They headed for Paris with a brief stop Lyons to follow schedule toward Rome tomorrow Prior to takeoff Blake outlined his plan citing possible overland trouble and concerns about storms across the Pacific and Indian Oceans and the route over Burma
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Etesian
Croydon
Eng
W.P. Blake
Blake
Norman, MacMillan
MB . Broome
Alton
Paris
Lyons
Rome
Bako Priedy
Burma
Foga
Northert
Pacifia
Cota
Dou jIadon Sea
Alaule
Round-up fails to check terror in Belfast and beyond
A chaotic May 24 incident reports armed men storming streets, halting tram cars, spraying fuel and setting vehicles alight. Residents evacuate as cars jam major routes toward Gettysburg and Willinport, amid a panicked roundup across Campo Hin and nearby towns.
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United Brees
Belfast
Hyontho
Binn Poldora
Anniloda
Beliant
Tovay
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General Wood and Family
Waynesboro
Ty of
Magers
Tts
Faleview Avanny
Mifaring
Millionaire
Walther Ward
J. B. Sheets
St. Agnes Hospital
Wytheville
Will Prue Toy
Water's Creek
Roumby
M. A. Pooler
Trolley CO
Frederick
Harding
Mrs. Blizzard
Wmsport
Rebekahs
Inter-State Commerce Commission
de Haviland
North Sea
W. P. Blake
Armed Met
Batwaon
Campo Hin
Harraburg
Padand
Willlinoport
Gettysburg
Wroderick
Wincheater
Harnay'a Pere
Casa
Williantspart Alydaten Ge Chosapaaka
Ohty Cqoyt
Porto
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