Maloy vows strong PSC powers in gubernatorial bid
In Baltimore on November 18 William Minnea Maloy launched his Democratic campaign for Maryland governor. He pledged to expand the Public Service Commission so it commands and enforces obedience from gas and telephone firms. Maloy criticized current regulators as too lenient and promised to back a Maryland medical school at the University of Maryland and decline a second term if elected.
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William Minnea Maloy
Public Service Commission
Public Service
Maley
Kaid
University of Maryland
West Baltimore Medical Men's Association
Killer Durkin Hideout Probed in Chicago
Nov 18 Chicago police hunted Pie-Martin Durkin alias the Sheik slayer who lounged in a downtown theatre as detectives sought capture. Surgeon Dr David Omens treated wounds from October 29 escape while Durkin boasted of his disguise and closeness to officers in the loop area.
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Martin J. Durkin
Sheik
Squdda
David Omens
Wounda
Te Dapper kiMor
Durkin
Shige
Loop
Pope Urges Women to Resist Indecent Fashions
Pope Pius XII called on American Catholic women to resist indecent fashion as he spoke in Washington at the National Council of Catholic Women convention, urging modest attire and conduct from church followers.
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Pope
Washington
America
the National Council of Catholic Women
Severe earthquake rocks Wyoming resort and Sheridan
A strong earth shock was felt at Dome Lake, 40 miles southwest of Sheridan, at 6 45 pm Tuesday, with distinct tremors seen at Sheridan during a football game. Two tremors were reported at Fort Mackenzie, and a possible landslide was suspected but no damage occurred.
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Wyo
Dome Lake
Here
Woalbury
United States Veterans’ Hospital
Fort Mackenzie
New Orleans Faces Million Dollar Blaze Across Docks
A fire swept near New Orleans riverfront warehouses just before midnight, consuming blocks of waterfront structures and freight cars. Officials estimate damage at three million dollars with fears of greater losses as flames spread through the area and vessels near the docks faced danger before being towed to safety. The incident follows the 1922 American Legion convention era activities and underscores risks to coastal storage facilities and river traffic.
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Mississippi
Syba
Legion Convention
American Legion Convention
Giord Street
Orcas
Colonel Coolidge Ill With Heart Block At Plymouth Home
Colonel John C Canlidge aged 71, author of the President, suffered a heart block attack at his Plymouth home early today. Dr A M Cram of Bridgewater said the condition was not critical and expected further examination. The patient had been in better spirits since last summer, though the old heart trouble has returned.
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John C. Canlidge
Hare
A. M. Cram
Bridgewater
Sai
A. H. Cram
Coolidge
Tim
Cram
Colonal Coolidge
President Keeps In Touch With Father
Washington dispatch in November 1844 notes the White House maintains telephone contact with Col. John Coolidge, with no reports yet requiring the President to travel to Plymouth.
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Washington
John Coolidge
Plymouth
He Had Luck Chapman's Virginia Hunting Return
Fura Chapman returned yesterday from a hunting trip in Virginia. Among other game he killed, Mr. Chapman bagged 22 rabbits.
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Fura Chapman
Virginia
Mr. Chapman
Lawrence Named Washington Report Covers New York Arrival
Lawrence named chair of New York law council as of November 18. Chas D Lawrence of New York is announced in Washington with official confirmation and details of his appointment.
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Washington
Chas
D. Lawrends
New York
Rhinelander admits forced separation before marriage
Leonard Rhinelander testified that his father derailed his 1922 marriage to Altea Beatrice Jones by sending him away to the Canal Zone. In cross examination, the 17 page letter written in April 1922 was read, in which he said he would fight to marry when 21 and claimed no darker skin than women in Havang.
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N.Y
Leonard Kin Rhinehinder
Society of
Altea
Beatrice Jones
Leg
Parsons Davia
Mrg. S
Rhinelander
Mhinelinder
Res
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Fordby
Leonard
Davia
Alice
Rhine-lander
Havang
Davila
Gases in Court Concludes Jury Deliberation
The suit of Ritenour Bros against Harry M Wagner was heard Monday and concluded at noon today with the jury given the case. The suit of J W Myers Co against J J Gerber was sent to Allegany County for trial on a petition by Grace Gerber, defense attorney.
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Ritenour Bros
Harry M. Wagner
J. W W. Myers & Co
J. J. Gerber Ting
CANCELLATION OF ALL PERMITS UNDER VOLSTEAD LAW
Washington Nov 18 Assist ant Secretary Andrews of the Treasury cancels all base permits under the prohibition act effective December 31 and James E Jones prohibition director orders a searching investigation of all permit holders for distillation. The permit will be on a year to year basis and renewals require a clean health bill and tighter enforcement to curb bootlegging channels.
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Andrews
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Treasury
James E. Jones
Prohibition
Indictments in Maryland county court reveal several cases
Christiath Shupp 74 is indicted by the grand jury on two counts of assault with intent to rape for alleged attempts on two women in the West Wood area near Hagerstown weeks ago. He was captured by sheriffs. Charles Sheppard faces murder in connection with a sighted stabbing on Halloween. Inury 1 Byats, struck in the fire with a hottie Mallowe'en night, and her eye damaged, released on 2000 bond. Other indictments include Williamx Smith, a colored man, Darcony Howard Downs for assaulting his child-wife Araca Downs, and Edgar Willard for forgery.
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Prand Jury
Rane
Hagerstown
Sherif
Charles Sheppard
Mashem
Byats
Mallowe
Asis Marning
Juy Wora
Williamx Smith
Darcony
Howard Downs
Araca Downs
Edgar Willard
Runaway Girl Tsahek Dennett Missing From New York City
A 15 year old girl named Tsahek Dennett ran away from her New York City home and was found two days later in Norfolk Virginia. She had traveled with a friend to see the Sunny South.
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Ate
Torling
New York City
Norfolk
W. M. Seeks To Learn Who Turned Air Dock
Cumberland Maryland November 18 Official inquiry opened at Western Maryland Railway offices into the Savara Mountain runaway wreck that destroyed 63 coal cars and the locomotive. Investigators pursue an unknown agent likely opening an air cock to release air and derailing the train on steep grades as hundreds work to clear wreckage. One track remains open and full removal will take weeks.
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Savara Mountain
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Boston and Maine Railroad in Prohibition Conspiracy Case
Federal grand jury charges two corporations and 24 individuals in a beer conspiracy probe. Named defendants include Police Lieut. Albert Wings, prohibition agents Early Curry Raymon King and A J McCarthy, and Boston and Maine officials. Lawrence Massachusetts figures appear among the accused.
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Boston and Maing Railroad
Albert Wings
Prohibition
Federal Grand Jury
Winge
David J. Alien
Jeraey
le Federal Penitentiary
Atlanta
Early Curry
Raymond King
A. J. McCarthy
A.M. Kalb
Chicago
Gilt Edge Beverage Company
Lawrence, Mass
W.T. Lamonta
Boston and Maine Railroad
North Station
Boston
Mass
George W. Nicholson
Hoston and Maine Railroad
Lawrence
Muss
J. J. Reardon
Nicholson Yb
Under Arrest For False Pretenses Case In Baltimore
Herbert Powell formerly of Hagerstown, 43, held in Baltimore after yesterday’s arrest on alleged false pretenses involving a watch from jeweler W. UH. Needy. Powell, sought by Sherri Duffey, was also wanted for skipping a board bit. He was apprehended in Baltimore on a similar charge and is expected to be brought here to face the charges.
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Hagerstown
Baltimore
W. UH
Needy
Jewaler
Sherri Duffey
Powell
Heroster
Baltimora
SUCCUMBS TO BURNS IN MONT ALTO
Charley W. Staal of Mont Alto died at 44 after his clothing caught fire while he tried to light a lamp. His sister found him later in a prostrate condition. State Senator David A. Robb of Cumberland visited the courthouse this morning and was discussed as a potential dry candidate for governor.
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Charley W. Staal
Mont Alto
Smi
Robb
David A. Robb
Cumberland
Wilte
Former Williamsport Pastor Wounded in Virginia Hunt
The Rev. Charles F. Seymour, former pastor of Williamsport Ward’s Methodist Chapel, was accidentally shot in the head during a hunting trip at Naylor’s, Va. He was rushed to Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, by friends. Authorities and doctors assess the injury’s extent and risk to his eyesight. The discharge came from a companion at about twenty five yards.
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Holbrook
Wallimere County
Wittamaport
Naylor’s
Fredericksburg
Seymour
W. Garrison Marks
Baltimore
Tin
Markat Tuntag
Frater
Kkahorg
Marks
Mon I
Hare
Frederickaburg
Williamsport
Wares
Kefauver Driver Involved In Whytesboro Crash
Local driver Kefauver from Whytesboro was taken into custody after a crash at a real fatal section. He claimed he did not see a signal. The other car was to have repairs paid for.
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Elty
Whytesboro
Atreal
Fatar
Kefauver
Lenape Fire Tragedy Off Delaware Capes Leaves One Dead
The Clyde Line Lenape caught fire off the Delaware Capes early today as passengers and crew of 267 were safely evacuated. One man, Robert Leverton aged about 20, died amid flames. nine others treated for exposure or burns at Beebe Hospital. Surviving passengers aided by townsfolk. Presbyterian church opened for shelter. Survivors to be transported by special train to Wilmington.
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Delaware
Pres Lewel
Del
Delaware Capes
Beebe
Robert Leverton
William Itselfe
Masa
Isa
Delaware Bay
Presbyterian
Wilmington
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