Tragic Rye Lifeboat Disaster Claims Seventeen Crew
Graphic accounts tell of 17 crew members drowned near Jury's Gap as their lifeboat overturned while aiding a distressed steamer. Witnesses describe mountainous seas and a south westerly gale, with bodies washing ashore hours later at Jury's Gap as relatives watched in terror. The rescue attempt began at 5 o'clock this morning amid heavy seas from Rye to the Dover coast.
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London
the Press Association
Rye
Sussex
Jury’s Gap
Alice
Riga
Dungeness
Prison For Mother Who Stole Fifth Time
Mrs Bertha Jacobowski was sentenced to one year in prison in Baltimore after stealing 110 and items from a neighbor. Her three small children witnessed the sentence as prosecutors cited four prior convictions for similar thefts.
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Baltimore
Bertha Jacobowski
Carrier pigeon lands at Spickler home in relief effort
A lean hungry carrier pigeon dropped at D. H. Spickler's along the State road this morning. It was fed and cared for until it could resume its flight. A message on its leg said Weather fair and Liberated 8 A. M. with band Au 28 SFC 395.
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D. H. Spickler
Spickler’s
None Saw Star Display Amid Cloudy Sky
Weather blocked the meteor show as residents could not witness the event due to cloudy conditions. No observers reported sightings today.
School Head A Real Sport
Bremen, November 15. E J Arnold, school superintendent, would be named the best sportsman if pupils voted. With hunting season opening, he dismissed the 300 pupil school for the day and led a hunting party in his hunting clothes with dogs.
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Bremen
E. J. Arnold
Arnold
Hoya
Former Judge Keely Files Campaign Expenditure Report
Former Judge M L Keely publisher of The Eighteenth Amendment filed his list of expenditures tied to the presidential campaign. Receipts totaled 135 dollars with expenditures of 184 22. Contributors included Raymond J Funkhouser 150 Elmer N Funkhouser 25 and Mrs Nora N Myers 10. The publication supported prohibition in the campaign and only one edition was issued.
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M. L. Keely
Edward Oswald
Raymond J. Funkhouser
Elmer N. Funkhouser
Nora N. Myers
Wil- Hamiltonport Fire Siren Placed For Alarm Use
The Wilhamport fire company received a new siren yesterday and is mounting it atop the tan building. It is driven by a five horsepower motor with a six mile sound range and will be controlled by inside and outside alarm boxes and a run control at the telephone exchange.
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Wil- Hamsport Fire Company
Tan
Million Peach Trees Will Go in Georgia Action
Macon Georgia November 15 The Georgia Peach Growers Exchange votes to destroy one million diseased peach trees and asks state and federal agriculture departments for funding. A general census of peach trees will also be requested to assess the scope of the outbreak.
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Macon
Georgia Peach Growers’ ‘Xchange
Departments of Agriculture
Two Mexican War Veterans Remain on Pension Rolls
Washington reports only two veterans of the Mexican War still on pension bureau rolls. William Fitzhugh Buckner, 100, of Pa Mo, and Owen Thames Edgar, 97, of Washington, D C, are listed as the last survivors.
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Washington
Pension Bureau
William Fitzhugh Buckner
Pa Mo
Owen Thames Edgar
Washington, D.C
Science Offered In Selecting Employes By College Faculty
At Northwestern University a three-member team proposed a scientific method for choosing workers. The Neumann Kohlstedt test asks 50 questions to judge if a candidate is introverted or extraverted, based on likes and dislikes rather than right or wrong. Notable examples mark Roosevelt and Taft as extraverts, while Lindbergh and Wilson are listed as introverts.
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Evanston
Northwestern University
C. A. Neumann
John J. Morgan
K. D
Cay
Theodore Roosevelt
Mussolini
William Howard Taft
Alfred E. Smith
Charles A. Lindbergh
President Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Woodrow Wilson
Local youth unhurt after Graf Zeppelin crash
Claude R Roof, son of Frank Roof of 511 West Franklin, escaped injury when the J-3 dirigible crash landed near Lakehurst New Jersey. En route from Lakehurst to New York a sudden wind split the airship rudder, causing a crash that damaged one end but left all aboard unharmed. Roof sent a piece of the fabric from the damaged section to his family.
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Claude R. Roof
Frank R. Roof
West
Franklin Street
Young Roof
U. S. Naval Air Service
Haseen
Lakehurst
N. J
Rod
New York City
Roof
Germany
Atheist Head Sentenced in Arkansas Court
Charles Smith, president of the American Association for the Advancement of Atheism, was convicted in Municipal Court of violating an old English blasphemy law. He received a maximum $100 fine and 30 days on the county farm, with appeal and release on a $1,000 bond.
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Little Rock
Ark
Charles Smith
American Association For the Advancement of
Coolidge Granted Hunt License in Virginia
In Richmond Virginia on November 15 1923 the state issued a non resident hunting license to President Coolidge for 15 50 dollars. He plans to visit the Blue Ridge Mountains over Thanksgiving and will hunt there under the license.
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Richmond
Virginia
United States
Blue Ridge Mountains
Coolidge
County corn exhibitor to showcase at Chicago grain show
Jacobz Burner and Breatheds, longtime exhibitors, will display corn at the International Grain Show in Chicago during the first two weeks of December. The event draws entries from the United States, Canada and other countries, with a notable educational display on the European corn borer invasion arriving next year. Maryland grower Mr. Burtner is also known for prize winning corn exhibits at the exposition.
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Jacobz Burner
Breatheds
Chicago
Alsn
United States
Canada
Burtner
Maryland
Scanty Clothes Stir Debate On Health Findings
In Philadelphia on Nov 15 Dr T H A Stite argues scanty clothing can improve women's health, while noting thin diets worsen tuberculosis as discussed at a tuberculosis conference. He contends fashions aid wellness, but warns diet remains a health factor affecting disease risk.
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Philadelphia
T. H. A. Stite
Recluse Mias M L Edgerton Dies in Neenah Wisconsin
Neenah Wisconsin November 15 1950 reecluse Mias M L Edgerton died leaving about 100 sewing machines as part of her antiques. The machines sold at auction for 16 cents each with some later items fetching as little as 75 cents. She pursued sewing machines and organs as a hobby.
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Neenah, Wis
Mias
M. L. Edgerton
Neenah
Wis
Damage suit being tried in Ringgold auto accident case
The $2000 damage suit of Louise Snowberger by her father J H Snowberger against Carrie Rhinehart arising from an auto collision on May 29 near Ringgold is before a jury. The child was struck as she crossed the pike near her home. Negligence is alleged. attorneys Wolf and Kayler for plaintiff Wartle and Wolfinger for defendant.
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Louise Snowberger
J. H. Snowberger
Carrie Rhinehart
Ringgold
Rhinehart
Pike
Wolf and
Kayler
Wartle
Wolfinger
Denny Granted Divorce Plans Second Marriage Next Week
Reginald Denny motion picture actor is granted a decree of divorce from Irene Heismann Denny. He immediately announces his wedding to leading lady Betsy Lee formerly Bubbles Steiffel on November 24.
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Hollywood
Cal
Reginald Denny
Irene Heismann Denny
Betsy Lee
Bubbles” Steiffel
Vestris Disaster Sees Only Two Vessels Remain On Scene
Washington reports two coast guard destroyers Manning and Modoc still on scene after the stricken steamship Vestris disaster. The fleet of commercial and government vessels rushed to aid, but only these two remained as rescue efforts continued and survivors were counted.
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Washington
Vestris
Coast , Guard
Manning
Modoc
Mayor Hagerstown Day thanks from city leaders
The Mayor and Council, led by Mayor Reuben Musey, express gratitude to all business firms, organizations, and residents who aided in making Hagerstown Day a success. The city acknowledges the support and involvement that contributed to the event's achievements.
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Reuben Musey
Hagerstown
Prohibition Defeated in New Zealand Referendum
In Wellington on November 15, New Zealand voters backed a licensing system over prohibition by about 100000. The referendum accompanied the triennial election. Prime Minister J. G. Coates and his government lost seats, dropping from 55 to 27, with several cabinet members failing re election.
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Wellington
New Zealand
J. G Coates
Motor Magnates Buy Fine Yachts
Three magnates of General Motors led by Alfred P Sloan and Fred J Fisher ordered identical yachts priced at one million dollars each in New York on November 15. The third executive remains unnamed as the deal progresses with the luxury launch.
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New York
General Motors
Alfred P. Sloan
Fred J. Fisher
Drought Strains Cisterns as Water Runs Low
Reports from county depict drought hitting cistern supplies as households seek water for winter storage. Despite water woes, wheat crops show no damage. ground remains fairly moist per J A Miller, Keedrsville weather observer. A divorce suit names Ivy Graves as plaintiff in a 1925 marriage to James F E Graves.
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Keedrsville
James FE. Graves
Chas. W. Wolf
Ivy Graves
Washington County Attends Well in September Grades
State education data shows Washington County high schools at 97.3 percent attendance, just shy of Baltimore. Elementary schools stand at 44 percent, with Prince George leading at 96. Graded schools reach 95.6 percent, one teacher schools 90.8 and two teacher schools 91.4. The overall record is exceptionally good.
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State Department of Education
Washington County
Baltimore
Prince George
Ramsey resigns from Anti-Saloon League position
Fred W. Ramsey, newly named general secretary of the YMCA, cuts ties with the Anti-Saloon League over disagreements with its political practices. He claims other prohibition groups will do more to advance the cause. George C. Southwell says Ramsey's resignation has not been accepted.
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Cleveland
Fred W. Ramsey
Anti- Saloon League
Dry Maintenance League
Anti-Saloon League
Ramsey
League
George C. Southwell
Biever Named in Two Suits Over Corbett Death
J Donald Biever, the driver of the car involved in the death of William A Corbett in Gettysburg, is named defendant in two damages suits filed in Adams County Court on behalf of Helen E Corbett and her daughter Mary Jane. Brewer previously faced involuntary manslaughter and DUI charges and pleaded noises contendre, with sentencing set for Saturday.
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J. Donald Biever
William A. Corbett
Gettysburg
Adams County
Corbett
Helen E. Corbett
Mary Jane Corbett
Brewer
Ford To Make Tires For Cars In Brazil
Detroit Nov 15 The Ford Motor Company will undertake manufacture of automobile tires and other rubber products in Brazil. In connection with the Ford rubber plantation now being developed there Henry Ford announced today. He expressed confidence the plantation project would succeed and said he intends to visit Para near the plantation base.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Brazil
Ford
Henry Ford
Automobile
Para
Bace
Buyers Acquire Totomac Hills Home Sites
Max Yingling and Roy A. Leiter yesterday purchased from Potomac Hills Development Co. home sites on Totomac Hills, expanding their local property holdings and signaling ongoing development activity in the area.
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Max Yingling
Roy A. Leiter
Potomac Hills Development Co
Totomac Hills
Wife Smoked He Shot Her and Then Killed Himself
In Los Angeles on November 15, Robert Johnson fatally shot himself after firing on his wife who smoked a cigarette and a man who tried to intervene. The shooting happened in the home of Mrs. Johnson’s parents. the wife was wounded in the jaw and Bernard May, a 45 year old boarder, was shot in the chest.
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Los Angeles
Robert Johnson
Local Girls Train as Plane Pilots in Hagerstown
Two Hagerstown girls are nearing solo flight training under an instructor. After receiving a Challenger aircraft and completing 15 to 20 hours solo time, they will face an exam for pilot licenses if competent. Both have already handled controls in flight and are eager for the first independent flight next week.
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Hagerstown
Amelia. Farhart
Boston
Atlantic Ocean
Editor Claims Record Pie Dinners In Genesee County
Perry New York November 15 Harry M Robson editor says he has attended 21 consecutive chicken pie dinners surpassing all neighbors in Genesee county He highlights a long streak as proof of popularity and community ties.
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Perry
N. Y
Harry M. Robson
Genesee County
Thieves Take Forty Chickens From Petrie Coops
Samuel Petrie reports forty Barred Rock pullets stolen from his Middleburg Pike coops. He notified the sheriff after discovering the loss this morning, having heard no noises overnight.
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Samuel Petrie
Middleburg Pike
Ship captain derelict in SOS claim after Vestris wreck
Evans Hampden, a fireman from the wrecked Vestris, testifies for 20 firemen that an SOS should have been broadcast as the ship listed, faulting a four inch coal hole above the waterline on the port side. He recounts worsening flooding from Sunday morning through evening as Chief Engineer Avard Adams helped operate pumps and crew fought water in the boiler room.
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Associated Press
New York
Evans Hampden
Vestris
Myrian
Hampden
Hoboken
N. J
Aus
Avard Adams
Brik Gade
Bodies Recovered From Vestris Wreck Return to New York
In New York 22 Vestris victims were brought ashore after the sea rescue. The Berlin, Tucker, Acushnet and Shaw carried bodies to port as crews seek identities amid unmarked clothing.
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New York
Vestris
Berlin
Coast Guard
Tucker
Acushnet
Shaw
Two Men Who Booked Vestris Found Safe
Pittsburgh, Nov. 15. Two men once listed among Vestris missing were found safe after changing their plans before the steamer sailed. M. R. Rosse, export manager for Fry Equipment Corporation of Rochester, Pennsylvania, and Genaro Panzaratta were identified as the travelers.
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Pittsburgh
Vestris
M. R. Rosse
Fry Equipment Corporation
Rochester
Genaro Panzaratta
Sharks Menace Scene Of Vestris Disaster At Sea
Survivors recount huge sharks tearing at bodies near the Ves tris wreck in warm gulf waters. A terrier and a striped tiger tomcat were rescued by the American Shipper crew. Captain Carey refused to leave his voyage, urging Duncan to jump, then stayed to the end as the ship sank.
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Gulf Stream
Vestris
Earl Devore
Alfred Dineily
Carey
Alfred Duncan
Duncan
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W’msport
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Cummings
Clara G. Ball
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