Five Day Week Urged By Labor Federation Leaders
Detroit reports the American Federation of Labor endorses a move toward a forty hour five day work week. President William Green identifies the goal as a cornerstone of constructive progress. The convention notes alignment with Henry Ford's recent five day week stance, signaling broader industry impact.
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Detroit
Met
America
Mexican Federation of Labor
Diebate
Executive Council
William Green
Henry Ford
Siduety
Probe activity of Alan Dragon publisher in Indiana
Indianapolis dispatch reports publisher Alan Dragon and a group from the Indiana Republican Editorial Association are probing alleged political corruption during Governor Edward D. Stephenson era. They plan to meet in Chicago and discuss potential investigations by the US Senate into Indiana conditions in 1924. Six Indiana state senators shown documentary evidence by Adams may be contacted to gauge support for a special session and action to expand the probe committee.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Opt. 3
Thames H. Adams
Vincennae
Flane
Yindiana
Republican
Todiana
Regima
D. C. Stephenson
Ku Klux Klan
Chivaku
Adame
Associated Press
Chicego
Jyhoss Nemes J
United States Senate
Indiana State Senate
Adams
Senate
Indiana General Assembly
Judging Hounds at Germantown Cricket Club Show
The Germantown Cricket Club hosts its annual hound show with judges evaluating entrants at the Kennel Shine. The event features prize months and regional dogs from Green Spring Valley and Chevy Chase, highlighting top hound champions in a large setting.
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Lap Delotvta
Jru
Toy Phieadelphie
Kennel Shine
Germantown Cricket Club
Smithetursiman
Green Spring Valley
Chevy Chase
Priespheld by Mexicans in Durango report
A garbled dispatch from Durango describes military action near Santiago Yayacorn with forces loyal to the central government. Officials report casualties and arrests among rebels as authorities claim progress against insurgent groups in the region.
Local Business Openings And Purchases Reported
Walter Shinney opens a ratege in Chewsville and Holpinger's Copriors garage expands. Robert J. Taylor launches Howard J. Wisherd Central Service Station in Willmoreport while Martin takes over a general store and grain business. J G Vente buys J Rona File Inhe meat and grocery store in Hankumean area. Bernard W Ingram buys Hancock restaurant. Mrs M E Daylelas opens antique furniture store at 410 George Street.
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Walter Shinney
Ratege
Chewsville
Hlumeyman & Fite
Henrock
Bernard W. Ingram
Montgomery
Hancock
M. EB. Daylelas
George Street
Paid Slayer Identified as Kendall in Murder Case
Police press to establish motive as Kendall, once at MoundayMlea Penitentiary, is linked to the Ben Kendall murder. Rusty shears found in Kendall's coat are believed to be the weapon. Kendall and Thompson visited 26 Mast Washington and later left with Schlotterzeck after drinking.
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Tolloe Rendqll
Kendall
Thompson
MoundeyMlea
Ben
Acon
Nile
Samuel Moore
Mast
Washington
George Schlotterzeck
Attack on Way to Stations Reported Injuring Mission Helpers
A large party of volunteers for the Methodist mission at Nanohang tend wounded foreigners, including Americans. Wounded are Rev. W. R. Johnson and Mrs Johnson, along with other clergy and mission workers. Reports out of New York place Rev. Johnson and Dus Johnson among those attacked near Nunohagg amid fighting.
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Nanohang
Sanntol
Edward BY. Liffell
Oye Creafshil
Big ‘Fite
Sonddy Mie
American Churchroisaton
W. BR. Johnson
Mra. Johnspp
York
Tha
W. KR
Johnson
Dus
Nunohagg
Poin
Crown Prince Soonawill Wed Parish
The Hayes agency reports Crown Prince Humbert of Italy engaged to the Duke of Guise's daughter, with two unmarried sisters named Frumo defee and Princess Anny. Also notes efforts by the Federal Fair and Hagerstown Bar on local issues, plus a $500 contribution from Fredardele to relief work.
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Parish
Hayes
Tofay
Phil
Crown
Dwha
Guige
Honge
Orleany
Ng Suck
Bue
Greieuns
Princerg' Frumodfee
Anny
Fredardele
Duran
Deaths and funerals in local area recount several individuals
Death notices report Melchair K. Snively of Dayton Ohio at 66 after illness, with a long Hagerstown connection, and Gladys Forsythe of Williamsport at three months, plus Kate Highbarger of Swarthmore aged 65, Jacob Traver of Chambersburg district and other local figures, with services set at several churches and interments in Rose Hill, Mt Pleasant, and nearby cemeteries. The notices name spouses, children, and surviving relatives, alongside planned funeral details and locations.
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Melchair K. Snively
Nagerstat
Dayton
Harry Z. Walker
Mr. Snively
Aiinms Express Company
Hagerstown
Tiveil
East Antietam Street
Ints Alts
Marria
Tive
Drelyn
Nellie
Caroline Snively
Shady Grove
Harvey
Frank
West
Grove
Kate Highbarger
George Highbarger
Swarthmore
Tyhbarger
Sharpsburg
Hwo Song
Harry
Philadelphia
Carroll
Daugher
Frank Greego
van I, Wolf
Pitman
N. T
John A. Walt
Haserstown
Hagers
Pennsylvanis
Hoonshoro
Rev
Lawie Winkham
Jacob H. Traver
Chambersburg
Ialwatatha
J. T
Kirkpatrick
Lincoln Avenue
Gruturdey
Tarnerswas
Liehmae
Franklin County
Wae
John and
Frances pRanier Tarner
Second United Brethren Church
Chamberspurs
Ida Ke Tarfter
J. Ty
Mt. Pleasant Church
Scotland
Noah Barkdoll
Otterblen
Mmt-Pleagrank Cemetery
German bribe helped pay off G O P deficit
New York October 4 The trial of Harry M, Daugherty and Thomas W Miller continues as prosecutors present evidence of a 7 1 million dollar alien property office fraud. Defense witnesses claim the fund was used to aid the Republican Party and deny personal gain.
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New York
Harry NM
Daugherty
Thomas W. Miller
la Ftth
Harding Aduilulstraltun
Suetr
Tach
Adnah Th. Ijohonson
Wifer Daugherty
Johson
Miller
Odh
Witnens
Butt Attoroeye
Thalr Plang
Choosing Easy Subjects and Cramming Scored by Sargent
Banbas City Me Oct 1 Pie Modern school children were scolded today by Aliotuay General Sargent before the Missouri State Bar Association for choosing easy subjects and cramming to pass examinations. He warned that training should train to think and form judgments, not rely on memorized facts to please the public with entertainment while avoiding real work.
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Banbas City
Criool
Aliotuay
Sargent
Miréouri
Bludeui
Piano of Tobay Closed Secret Pianos Raise Alarm
Chicago reports a public awareness push about hidden piano tuning mishaps. National Association of Piano Tunners notes many pianos lack proper harmony as some instruments shift out of tune after years unseen. Tuning issues affect wealthy homes and demand trained tuners, with legends about timeless pianos and changing styles. Red Letter Day plans by Kings Daughters announce Oct 14 and 20 fund campaigns with multiple committees across districts.
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Chicago
Chickering
Charles Schaibley
Financs
King’s’ Daughters
Nitinol’ Rift
Zelgilar
Lank Hoffmeier
Wmn
Preston Lanaer
Reward
C.H. Magruder
A. R. Raff
Baker
Wm. U
Houlatte
Tropical storm advisory near Caribbean Bay
The Weather Bureau reports a tropical disturbance centered in the Caribbean Bay about 400 miles south of Havana. The advisory issued at 10:20 a.m. notes the storm moving toward the northwest, with warnings rising as the system persists. Strong winds and unsettled conditions are expected along its path.
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Vaanington
Carribbean Bay
Havane Wan
Weather Bureau
Horoscope notes and local society updates from Washington
The October 4 1928 Horoscope predicts emotional and business impacts from planetary alignments with Moon and Saturn influencing work plans and commerce. A wedding anniversary for President and Mrs Coolidge is noted alongside routine White House events. Ming Maria Siguson relocated her Antique Shop to East Washington Street.
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America
Europe
United States
Old Deed Found Tests Water Rights in Greencastle
The discovery of an 1841 deed brings fresh scrutiny to Greencastle water rights from Moss Spring. It challenges the town council’s 1926 agreement with property owners George M. Johnston Lewis H. Ditner and William J. Daviron over flowage permissions, raising questions about legal access to the stream.
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Greencastle
Moss Spring
George M. Johnston
Lewis H. Ditner
Wra
William J. Daviron
Wilitin Varina
Exposition of Women's Arts and Industries in New York
Notable women to attend the Exposition in New York City from September 27 to October 2. Mrs Delle Ross of Bloomington Hlingis is highlighted for her diet-based health program and is titled America’s Feminine Coup. The report also notes other stray items about squirrels damaging telephone cables and a dog Belgrade’s Mars patrol, with some garbled text about a voyage and a party’s opinion of a stowaway.
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New York City
Delle Ross
Bloomington
Hlingis
America
Nancy
Rass
Rass Haseen
Mrs. Rose
Scarlet Fever Quarantine Reported in Haiph Ncclallan Home
A home at Haiph Ncclallan on Jom and North qiularey streets is quarantined due to a scarlet fever case. Local health authorities have implemented daily monitoring and restrictions to prevent spread of the infection.
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Haiph NcClallan
Jom
North Qiularey
Meuil
Millers To Meet For Trade Talk
The Blue Ridge millers association will hold its regular monthly meeting in the Francis Scott Key hotel ballroom Med erick tomorrow evening. About seventy five mill owners and others interested in the milling industry are expected. The Pennsylvanie Millers' Association delegates are anticipated to attend the event. The organization includes about 600 members.
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Blue Ridge Biilere' Association
Maryland
Vuutly
Pennsylvenia
Virginia
West Virginia
Divirer of Columbia
Rancis Scott Key Diotel
Mederick
Dickaly
Pennsylvanie Millers’ Association
Weisel Fox Held on Larceny Charge
Weisel Fox ar rested yesterday on a warrant charging larceny. He is summoned to appear in city court for arraignment. He is a known offender and frequent visitor to police headquarters.
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Weisel Fox
Weisel Wa
George“ Street
Near East Relief Appeal Seeks Aid for 23000 Orphans
An appeal to aid 23 000 orphaned children in the Near East relief drive is led by Omer T Kaylor honorary chair and Washington County officials. The effort seeks funds and cooperation from Halera t am county residents to provide food shelter clothing and training to the children in need.
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Nene Bank
Nfe'n Waelvinesn
Bart
Rollot
Washington County
Omer T. Kaylor
Washington
Enunty
2. C
Local Quotations Prices and Dairy Feed Items
Prices by Mf Horat Hegerstown and oat and wheat bran offerings. Special dairy feeds listed with ranged rates. Feed quality notes include barley middlings and hog feed. Dairy and feed terms reflect local market quotations and wholesale options.
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Horat Hegerstown
Wayne
British ram vessel seized in New York harbor
A British ram vessel flying the British flag was seized near Bayway New Jersey after slipping past coast guard lines and evading authorities. Captain George Carmine of the New York coast guard district called the act one of the most daring ram smuggles. The ship, anchored off the Statue of Liberty, carried 2,000 cages of livestock and was described as an old offender. Government men guarded the vessel as the capture was confirmed.
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New York
Goast
Bayway
Coast Guards
Coast Guard
Cordbus
nAleisle
Hyman
George Carmine
New York Coast Guard District
Crael Guard
Toady
Statue of Liberty
Suspects Held Over Baltimore Jewelry Store Robbery
Detectives detained two youths at headquarters in connection with the big robbery of Wears Sonneborn and Company employees in Baltimore. Officials refused to disclose further details as investigations continue.
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Chigagd
Witam Niemoth
Wilgerd
Baltimore
Haltte Mons Authorlilen
Wears Sonneborn and Company
Oil Station Robbery Near Hones Targets Gasoline
A Western Michigan oil station was robbed several nights ago as two men entered by breaking a glass panel. The suspects stole fuel and fled, causing local officials to warn about possible tourist-related incidents in the area.
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Hones
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