Millionaire's Lawyers Seek Freedom On A Habeas Writ
In White Plains May 26 Walter F. Ward, jailed after a shooting of Clarence Peters, faces habeas corpus hearings as lawyers seek to free him. District Attorney Weeks must reveal evidence to hold him and may contest a $19,000 bail cancellation. Ward may disclose details of an alleged blackmail plot Peters was involved in, claiming justification for the shooting. Ward was moved to Westchester jail after arrest by Short Werner, who drove him to jail in a car. Werner refused to reveal where Ward was found.
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Walter F. Ward
Weeks
Gus
Ward
Antalla
Saya Peters Withers
West Chester
Short Werner
Werner
Wage talks stall as coal operators and union meet
In New York on May 6 officials described the anthracite wage talks as ongoing amid two and a half months of negotiations between operators and the United Mine Workers. International vice president Phil Murray said the parties are not making a big advance and that adjournment was discussed after a sub scale committee meeting.
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Oficiala
Wnion
Philp Murray
United Ming Workers
United
Wage Limit Confusion Flips On Off Again In State
The State Industrial Accident Commission moved to restore the $2000 wage limit for Workmen's Compensation, after the governor signed emergency measures. Attorney General Armstrong noted the act took effect when signed on April 13, with a second act on the same day reinforcing the limit. Officials briefed on the matter said the restored cap would apply, while debates and rumors circulated about the exact date and scope of the change.
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Alexandar Armatrong
Five-Foot Blacksnakes Block Roads in Green Spring
Attendance Officer Willion Hut reports two five-foot blacksnakes crossing the road to Green Spring School on a Friday afternoon causing drivers to swerve and kill one animal. A second serpent was later found down the road, suspected of being struck by another car. Keller F. Bell reports a five-foot snake entering a Kemp's home cellar. Boots Fall and Bell dispatch it with an axe.
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Hualasas
Willion J. B. Hut
Green Spring School
Wate
Luis
Roault
Rehool
Wizo Lyle Gurogs
Keller F. Bell
Kemp's
Pardon recommended for Franklin Jones by advisory board
The State Advisory Board of Parole recommended nine pardons yesterday including five from the penitentiary and four from the jail. Franklin Jones, also called Pet Jones, was convicted in Washington County Court in 1920 for carnal knowledge and sentenced to five years. the case involved a girl named Morones Genselman of Waynesboro.
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Parate
Beasion Yeaterday
Bullimore
Franklin Allag
Pet Jones
Washington
Wmorones .Genselman
Waynesboro
Hagerstown
Jones
Soldiers And Civilians Arrested In Alleged Theft Plot
May 26 Philadelphia report says two members of the 26th Infantry at Camp Dix a discharged soldier and three civilians were arrested over an alleged scheme to steal army goods worth about 500000 and burn ten warehouses Captain Duigan of the Quartermaster Corps led the arrests at Camp Dix where the deeds allegedly occurred Captain Dugan said he bought from the accused a car load of evidence including four auto tracks two motorcycles and four cars for use as proof in the case
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Camp Dix
Philadelphia
26Th Infantry
Duigan
Quartermaster Corps
Dix
Cantaln Dugan
Pythians Plan Year Work At County Meeting
Knights of Pythias lodges in Angerstown and Washing to county plan year at a Friday evening meeting June 2 in the Pythian Castle. Delegates from area clubs expected. a golf match and large attendance anticipated. Major Joseph W to be involved. Rotarian growth noted. Pythian Sisters and Notariana activities planned. banquet to follow in the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
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Knights of Pythias
Angerstown
Washingto County
Pythian
Delega
Tetarian
Kowanta
Hagerstown County
Pythidaiem Reutioe
Joseph W
Avoantem
Wilmington
Dol
Ten Killed in Mine Explosion Near Alabama Town
A mine explosion yesterday near Margaret Ming in Alabama killed ten workers and left 20 more injured. Rescue teams found the victims and several missing, with authorities confirming fatalities and continuing searches at the scene.
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Margaret Ming
Alabama
Judge Gary Still An Optimist At Annual Meeting
United Peasy New York May 26 Judge Gary Still an Optimist as president of the American Iron and Steel Institute expresses optimism about postwar business. He notes big profitable business ahead since the armistice and calls on members to recognize improving opportunities.
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New York
Atill
Gary
American Tron and Steel Institute
Babe Ruth Banned From New York Yankees Lineup
Chicago May 26 Babe Ruth was ordered not to play today pending a ruling by AL President Ban Johnson after Ruth argues with an umpire at the Polo Grounds yesterday. Johnson said he would not yet impose a harsh punishment, noting Ruth was under immense emotional strain. Ruth, angered by a called out, threw dirt at the umpire as he slid into second, and a fan incident followed Ruth into the stands.
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Chicago
Babe Ruth
Ban Johnson
Johnson
Ruth
Tim Ruth
Auto Skids Leave Young Driver Gravely Injured Near Death Curve
Bart Wann recdstrad says the most serious injury of drug occupants when their Overland skidded on Brato road near Death Curve at about 8 30 last night. Jack Mobley and Garrell Gehler suffered milror injuries. Hann was thrown through a window and wounded in the head and arm. Two wheels broke as the car spun. A Buick in the vicinity was damaged but its driver escaped injury. No one else hurt.
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Bart Wann
Brato
Jack’ Mobley
Garrell Ghler
Hart
Hann
Shield
Aldo
Auto Club Plans More Stations in Maryland
The Auto Club of Maryland held a meeting at the Tremerson Hotel in Baltimore to discuss expanding service stations across the state. Already operating in Fredericks, Hagerstown, Cumberland, Westminster, and four in Baltimore, the club aims to extend call for assistance to members during breakdowns across the state.
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Auto Club of Maryland
Tmerson
Baltimore
Gervico
Auto Club
Frederijk
Hageratown
Cumberland
Westminster
Baltimore City
Mellon Sees Business Improving Across Nation
United Press reports Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon told the Pennsylvania Bankers Association in convention here that business is improving nationwide and conditions are stabilizing. Stores in Hagerstown will close Memorial Day, with many firms closing at 6 p.m. until September 1, as part of citywide observance.
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United Press
Andrew W. Malon
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Pennsylvania Bankers Association
Hagerstown Ara
Prandin Kiecot Clowe
Ovary
Two Injured When Cars and Machine Crash Near Brnentisburg
Dr B W Richardson and Mind Henan county nurse for Carrall county were injured when an automobile they rode in was struck by a machine going the same direction near Brnentisburg last night. They were taken to Maryland General Hospital Baltimore for treatment. Dr Charles R Foutz of Westminster had been at a meeting at the Sabilasville Sanatorium and was driving home when another car reportedly attempted to pass and struck the rear of the car. The latter vehicle was badly damaged. Richardson and Haman were hurt while Dr Foutz escaped with minor injuries.
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B. W. Richardson
Westminster
Mind Henan
Carrall County
Brnentisburg
Peraous Ward
Maryland General Hospital
Baltimore
Wors
Richardson
Miss Aman
Charles R. Fout
Two 700 Type Engines Sent Back for Repairs
Two more engines of the Woutert Maryland were sent away for repairs yesterday afternoon. The Baldwin Locomotive Works shipped the 709 type locomotives. New cabs and boiler additions are planned, with costs estimated at about 8 000 to 10 000 dollars.
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Woutert Maryland
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Eddy
Alona
Werk Och
Blizzard Treason Trial Heads to Jury in Court House
In Charles Town West Virginia final arguments end as attorneys wrap up the Blizzard treason case with the jury of twelve hearing legal points. Judge Woode instructs the panel after submissions from both sides outline penalties and interpretations. The jury must weigh guilt versus the possible penitentiary sentence amid high tension and strong public interest.
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Ly United Dread
Charles Town
W. Va
John Brown
Court House
Bill Blizzard
Lhe
Woode
Neua
West Virginia
Clisgard
Aloglo Traltoroua
Tima
Boy Injured by Blow From Baseball Bat
George Startzman son of grocer William A Startzman at Norway and Church Streets was seriously injured in a baseball game. A bat struck him in the face, fracturing his nose and cheek, leaving him unconscious until moved to his home where a physician attended. Gerald Wood was batting when the bat misdirected and struck Startzman in the head.
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George Startzman
Wiliam A. Startzman
Norway
Church Streets
Oldsedong
Joonenad
Gerald Wood
Weblow
Une
Phyalsian
Lutheran Synod Meets Next Week
The Lutheran Synod of Mary opens Monday evening at the Manchester Street Church, Carroll County. President Rev. J. Simon will preach the opening sermon as Holy Communion is given. Rev. W. A. Wade of Baltimore is secretary, L. Russell Alden treasurer, Rev. W. G. Mlunick statistical secretary. The body comprises 137 congregations with over 60 000 baptised members and more than 28 000 communicants plus 241 Sunday Schools and 2000 officers and teachers. catechetical classes exceed 2000 students. total property valued around 10 000 000. Current expenses for the year run 364 006. benevolence gifts 810 000. On Tuesday, Rev. Dr. George Bowers of Baltimore and Rev. Dr. Charles Stock of Washington speak. Rev. Mey. Rephart Schardt of Washington offers the ordination form on Wednesday evening. The session includes missions, orphan and aged care, homes, evangelism and related questions with board representatives present.
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Lutheran Synod of Mary
Lutheran’ Church
W. G. Mlunick
Daltimore
George Bowers
Baltimore
Charles Stock
Washington
Mey
Rephart Schardt
School heads in Hagerstown conference with state official
State Superintendent of Education Albert B. Dol arrived by train from Baltimore for a conference with Hagerstown leaders. Dr. Cook, Webb of Allegany and Fontaine of the Baastern Shore joined B. J. Grimes at the Board of Education offices for a brief meeting about city public schools.
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Os de. Albert
Dol
Eis
Berstown
Mary
Baltimore
Citta
B. J.grimes
Grimes
Cook
Webb
Allegany
Fontaine
Calfore
Board of Education
Superintendenk
Texas posses after Negro incident revive tensions
A garbled Waco dispatch reports several hundred men forming posses after an unidentified Negro killed Harami Roan, a white youth, and abducted a woman companion. Authorities pursue the suspect toward Fort Worth as the search intensifies.
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Harali
Lesi
Tim Ager
Special Jury Ready for War Crimes Probe
In Warrington in May 86 a special jury is prepared to hear a case involving alleged war crimes. The proceedings focus on the actions of a named suspect amid ongoing investigations as authorities seek accountability.
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Warrington
Hhp
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Mellon
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