Trial Set For June 12 In Logan County Mine War Case
Rev J B Wilburn Baptist minister will be tried June 12 for murder linked to the Logan county mine war last summer. Frank Kenney union official faces treason, Fred Mooney another official to be tried. Both sides seek a plan for action on treason insurrection and murder cases as miners’ dispute unfolds.
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Dolted Preac
Charles Town
W. Va
J. BE. Wilburn
Logan County
Large Woods
Frank Kenney
United Mine Workera
Fred Mooney
West Virginia
Attoreyes
Tio Defanze
Minoro Fine
W M Wants Strike Order Renewed In Baltimore Court
West Maryland Railroad officials seek renewal of the temporary restraining order against Federated Stop Drafts and Maintenance of Way employees. Witnesses expected before Judge Truse in Baltimore as the company complains of assaults on strikebreakers during the past month. Officials report daily harassment on streets and highways of Hagerstown.
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Alternega
Cflelala
Western Maryland Railroad
Truse
United States District Court
Baltimore
Hagarstown
Maryland
Hagerstowsl
Bottomley Sentenced to Seven Years for War Bond Theft
In London editor Bottomley, former editor of an anti American weekly, was found guilty of appropriating 105,000 pounds sterling from war bond funds for his own use. He pleaded not guilty and conducted his defense. Bottomley, a noted independent member of Parliament, will begin his seven year term immediately.
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London
al A Nance Ley
Parliament
Formar
Jehu Bull
Bottomley
Tohn Ball
Bonus Bill Likely to be Reported by Senate Committee
Washington May 29 The McCumber bonus bill is expected to be reported to the Senate by the loans committee this week. Democratic members indicated support for paying the bonus with long term certificates having a loan value, preferring this to the 20 year Scot insurance plan with no loan provision.
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International Neways
Washington
Senate
Ploanvs Commiltttes
McCumber
Police Save Girls From Maniac in Lonely Shack
Two women Mrs. James Jenkins and Miss Gertrude McManan were chained by a maniac known as Judge Grimes in a distant shack on Omaha outskirts. He forced a man, H.E. Boyd, to dig a grave and attempted to kill them. Boyd escaped, police freed the women and a locked chain was removed.
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Maniac
United Procas
Omaha
Net
Grimes
James Jenkins
Gertrude McManan
H.E
Moy
Liewonrda
Yoyd
Child Killed by Automobile In Sandy Tipal Yard
A one year old girl named Alloot, daughter of Earl Whatkins of Sandy Tipal, was fatally struck by an automobile late Saturday evening in the yard outside the State. She was injured in a manner that led to her death shortly after.
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Alloot
Earl Whatkins
Sandy Tipal
Miller to Rotary meet in California trip
Dr Victor D Miller leaves for Rotary International convention representing the Hagerstown Rotary Club with Mrs Stickell en route to Kansas City for business. Dr W Hamilton Smith accompanies to Martinsburg then to Baltimore and West. Dr South returns to Hagerstown. $25 fine paid for possessing a weapon after a police court hearing.
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Victor D. Miller
California
Miller
Rotary Clubs
Hagerstown
Rotary Club
Howard Stickell
Kansaa City
Stickell
W. Hamilton Smith
Martinsburg
Baltimore and Ohio
South
John Kenney
Evin Dhalaht
Justice Halm
Aerovolver Wad Toual
Ieeavilon
Vandals Break Into Clubhouse at Big Pool
Vandals forced the lock to enter J. M. Williams clubhouse at Big Pool and ransacked the structure. They broke windows and furniture, ripped pictures, torn mattresses, and carried off some articles before fleeing. The theft was discovered this morning and authorities are investigating.
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J. M. Williams
Big Pool
Action ordered ships to Ulster as Ireland revolt braces
London May 29 Great Britain announces after a cabinet meeting that destroyers have been ordered to Ulster and that the British evacuation of Ireland will cease immediately. The move follows intensified action to repress rebellion and terrorism in Ireland.
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United Dress
London
Ireland
Great Britain
Ulster
Two Steamers Collide On Columbia River Killing Sailors
In the Columbia River off Altoona Washington the steamers Welsh Prince and Iowan collided head on near midnight. Seven sailors died and three firemen were injured. The Welsh Prince sank about thirty minutes after the crash while the Iowan sustained severe bow damage. The tug Oneato rushed the injured to Astoria.
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Altoona
Wash
Oty United Preeal
Astoria
Orc
Welsh Prince
Iowan
Columbia River
J. H. Morgan
L. Walsh
R. I. Helm
Oneato
Fort Stephens
San Francisco
Smithsburg Church Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Trinity Lutheran Church of Smithsburg marks its centennial with two services on June 4. The afternoon service at 2:00 features Rev J S Simon of Hagerstown and Rev J Wyatt of St Mark's in Hagerstown. the 7:30 evening service includes Rev P M Bible, Gettysburg College professor. Special music planned. invitations extended to members, former members, and friends.
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Trinity Lutheran Church of
Smithsburg
J. S. Simon
D. D
Hagerstown
Maryland Synod
J. Wyatt
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Gettysburg College
Ferdis
Hesse
Shirley Named Highways Head Salary 12500
Rightmond May 9 Gov B Lee Trinkle of Virginia announced Henry G Shirley, formerly of Virginia now in Maryland, will chair the Virginia State Highway Commission with a salary of 12500 a year. appointment to take effect July 1. Shirley is currently a road and county engineer for Baltimore County, based in Towson Maryland. The governor praised the acceptance of the post.
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Rightmond
B. Lee Trinkdd
Virginia
Henry G. Shirley
Maryland
Virginia State Highway Comission
Shirley Ig
Baltimore County
Towron
Trinkle
Hundred Coming for Decoration at Memorial Day
At the twelfth annual convention of the Independent Order of Birith Shotoam in Baltimore, about 100 members will travel to Hagerstown on Memorial Day to decorate the grave of Thomas Kennedy. Kennedy, a late nineteenth century State Senator from Hagerstown, backed the Jew bill granting Jews voting and militia rights. The group will depart in the morning and join the procession at Kennedy's grave before City Hall. Local Jewish communities in Hagerstown are expected to join.
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Independent Order of Birith Shotoam
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Thomas Kennedy
Kennedy
Mr. Kennedy
Aelaia
Autos From 32 States Go Thru Here
Cars from Louisiana to Texas pass through Hagerstown drawing attention to the city as a travel hub. The parade of vehicles highlights summer road trips and the appeal of American open roads as drivers head to Florida, the Rockies, and other destinations. Many states are represented in the steady stream of autos on the highways.
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Hagerstown
Florida
Rockies
Louisiana
Rhode Island
Iowa
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Utah
Michigan
Mingis
Connetieut
New Hampshire
District of Columbia
Virginia
West Virginia
New Jersey
Delaware
Massachusets
Indiana
Oklahoma
North Carolina
Maryland
California
New York
Nevada
Idaho
Midnnesota
Wisconsin
Georgia
Kansas
Kentucky
Vermont
Texas
Horse and wagon collapse during rush at Westra Maryland station
A horse stands at Westra Maryland Railroad station as an American Railway Express driver loads a wagon. The horse grows distressed, then collapses when front parcels are tossed forward and heavy items piled to the rear, sending a wagon and hundreds of parcels to the ground.
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Nevita
Westra Maryland
American Railway Express Company
Two Wills Probated in Orphans Court Today
Two wills were probated in the Orphans Court. Francia J Favorit of Hagerstown left her estate to his widow Mia Amilo Favorite as executrix. George Z Miroly of Sandy Stock had his will probated dividing his estate equally among his children.
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Francia J. Favorit
Hagerstown
Orphan's Court
Mia
Amilo Bi
George 2
Miroly
Sandy Stook
Nis Rohdtdrer
Two killed and five injured on the Santa Fe collision
Two men were instantly killed and five others injured when two fast passenger trains collided near Fort Madison on the Mississippi side early today. Several names and local connections are listed among the injured and deceased, with hospitals treating the wounded.
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THE
Santa FE
My International
FT. Madison
B. Ft. Madland
Niinais
No Paper Tomorrow in Memo al Bay Holiday
There will be no Daily Matt issue tomorrow due to a holiday. The notice states Tuesday will be a non publishing day for the paper.
Strike Vote Ordered By Rail Locals In Wage Dispute
Detroit and Chicago reports say the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Railroad Shop Labor will send strike vote orders to all locals today. Edward M. Grable, national president, calls the wage cut unjust and unfair. B M Jewell predicts a $60 million wage cut and a living wage shortfall affecting about 400,000 members, with votes required before reductions. Conference discussions with other unions are anticipated.
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Detroit
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Edward M. Grable
Grable
United Press
Chicago
B. M. Jewell
Hibway
A F
Jewell
United States’ Railroad Labor Board
Jowell
Jmeo
Ipay
Npon
Crystal acquitted as court resumes criminal docket
Crystal was acquitted on a Robbery charge this morning as Iydee Wagan announced that while guilt appeared likely under testimony, a finding of guilt was not reached. The case involved alleged hold ups near Williantéport reclaiming liquor from Samuel Hale and Samuel Vie of Roanoke in an automobile. Other defendants faced varied charges including chicken theft and malicious property destruction.
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Morris Crystal
Iydee Wagan
Crystal
Snap” ‘Simpsse
Geo. Robinson
Samuel C. Hale
Samuel Vie
Roanoke
Williantéport-amt
Oras T. Kayler
Howard K. Smith
J. C. Grice
Smith
Iran
Maryland
Samuel Via
Justice Harm
Victor McSherry
Pen-Marang
George Wants
Roy
McDonald
Mexico Revolt Reported Along Border With Tentative Leadership Change
A distorted article from San Antonio on May 23 reports a new revolt in southern Mexico. Claims say General Felix Diggs would become Mexico's president ousting Obregon, with Diaz planning entry. mentions 1000 soldiers from Guatemala over seven days.
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Newras SAN _ANTINIO
Mexico
United States
Agen
Felix Digg
Obregon
Diaz
México
Guatemala
Irish Declare Truce After 30-Hour Battle, 6 Killed
Belfast May 29 Crown forces and Sinn Fein extremists declared a truce after a 30 hour battle along the Fermanagh border. Six Sinn Feiners reported killed with heavy casualties on both sides. Ulster constables clashed with Irish Republican army units along a wide front. Arson wave in Belfast continued as fires burned. thirty men were arrested amid the violence.
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Belfast
Crown
Sinn Fein
Fermanagh
Sinn
Dover
President Harding Visits Annapolis for Baseball Game
President Harding and his party arrived at Annapolis on May 28 and headed to the Communist Wilson residence for lunch before attending a baseball game. He spent much of the journey composing a Lincoln speech to be delivered the next day.
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Annapolis
Harding
Communust Wilson
Lincoln
Mob Violence Reported in Jessup Georgia Incident
A Black man was fatally harmed by a mob in Jessup Georgia with conflicting local reports. The event involved William Bird and others charged in a serious case tied to the wounding of two white men amid unrest. Details from May day and Beantwood referenced with unclear names and dates.
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Tren Jessup
Wilam Bird
Vega
B. W. Mandy
Beantwood
Yeaterday
Janerta Tulay
City to Observe Memorial Day Observance
City officials announce a Memorial Day program tomorrow with a general attendance and formal ceremonies. Residents are urged to participate as local services honor veterans and fallen allies with public wreaths and remarks.
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Wilburn
Keeney and
Mooney
W. M
Jude Rose
Bull
WR. Miller
Rotary Meet
Andree
Delaware River
A. F. Alexander
Swift
Williams Place
Shirley
Sums - Eaton
Hughbor
Dawn Taylor
Fr Madison
Desi
Noah Weaver
Roland Bulman
Daniel W. Doub
Charles Wolf
General Diaz
Crown Forces
Walied Percy
Jessup
Hage
Reguiie Wuartingg
Wei
Tien
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