French Oppose 10 Hour Work Day Plan
Berlin reports say Hugo Stinnes met General Degouette to push a 10 hour work day and end demobilization decrees. The move aimed to sow cabinet discord as France and Belgium insisted on German workers returning and normal production before reparations talks. Paris rejected German proposals for a joint commission to resolve Ruhr issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. OD. Weyer
Berlin
Hugo Stinnes
Degouette
Ruhr
Stinnes
Herr von Hoesch
France
Belgium
Germany
Beieve
Paris
Poincare
Governor McCray Defends Signing of Notes Under Partnership Claim
Indiana Governor Warren T. McCray said he acted within the law when he signed notes for partners Alta Herriman and Henry Reinhart of Kentland. He cited three years of partnership with Herriman and years with Reinhart and said they signed notes for him and for them in the company. Financial affairs of the governor faced fresh scrutiny as notes bearing his endorsement circulated in numerous Indiana banks, with totals running into millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Indianapolis
Warren T. McCray
Alta E. Herriman
Henry A. Neinhart
Kentland
Indiana
McCray
Banka
Governor Ritchie Visits Hagerstown for Campaign Tour
Governor Albert C. Ritchie arrived in Hagerstown at noon with a Democratic party contingent including Thomas H. Robinson and William S. Gordy Jr. The visit, part of broad state campaign plans, included a luncheon at the fair grounds and informal meetings with supporters. Last week Frederick hosted a rival push by Armstrong in Ritchie’s perceived strongholds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C. Ritchie
Hagerstown
State Central Committee
Thomas H. Robinson
William S. Gordy, Jr
James A. Young
Court of Appeals
Fair Grounds
Armstrong
Frederick
Ritchie
Earthquake disturbance recorded near North Malay Archipelago
An International News Service report from Sydney notes a seismic disturbance today believed centered in the North Malay Archipelago. The observatory seismograph registered the quake, with details pending on location and magnitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International New Service
Sydney
Australia
North
Malay Archipelago
Observatory
Arrest of Henry A. Jackson for Larceny at Fair Grounds
Henry A. Jackson colored of Hagerstown was arrested by Officer Jacob Salles for larceny of clothing from Joseph D. McCrossen, exhibitor of horses at the Fair. Jackson, working on the grounds, is alleged to have taken the clothing and will be tried Friday at 7 before Justice Halm. He was remanded to jail awaiting further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Jackson
Hagerstown
Jacob Salles
Joseph D. McCreasen
McCrossen
Jackson
Halm
Fearing
Woman dies in related incident at My International Nets Service
Gulastow report details a serious case involving a year old John Johnstoge, with authorities noting a fatal outcome and ongoing investigation. Local officials confirm the incident occurred in October with lingering questions about the circumstances and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My International Nets Service
Gulastow
Mre
John Nowell
John Johnstoge
Reals Moral Ag
Big Wednesday Crowd At The Fair Today
An army of visitors swarmed Hagerstown for the second day of the fair with forecasts of a record crowd. U S cavalry from Fort Myer arrived early after delays, and traffic shifted to cars with trolley service aiding attendance. Estimated total on grounds around 5,000 today, weather favorable for a potential Thursday record. The art exhibition in the new hall features numerous entrants including James Talbot and many others across multiple classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchie
Hagerstown
Association
United States Cavalry
Fort Myer
Charles Town
W. Va
Rochester
N. Y
Brockton
Mass
James Talbot
Elizabeth Tal ‘Butt
Roy NX
Saum
Harry E. May
Alice Reid Lemen
Adelbert E. Burton
Amos B. Bard
Leon C. F. Gelwicks
Catherine Miller
Claude E. Minnick
Obern M. Carbaugh
Nina C. Myers
Lilie FE. Thomas
F. L. Rohrer
Thelma Bowers
Agnes Long
Susie Scott
Hela E. Wire
Amos C.bard
Clair H. Troup
Charles
Forest Fire Prep Charts Aid Washington Maryland Patrols
State forestry officials ready for autumn forest fires in Washington and nearby counties. Deputy Forester J A Cope orders western counties to monitor fire towers and maintain readiness. Circul ar charts show tower equipment and seven mile fire location range, with one Pen Mar tower covering twenty miles. Leaves fall delayed in western counties. last autumn saw disastrous fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maryland
J. A. Cope
Pen-Mar
Washington County
Forester Cope
Bottling Works Gutted By Fire Near East Baltimore Street
Fire at 8 00 this morning gutted Albert Draper bottling works in a frame building off East Baltimore Street near King. Loss estimated at 5000. Fire spread to adjacent Thompson paint shop. several automobiles moved to safety. Firemen confined blaze to one building after risking exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Draper
Samuel Thompson
East Baltimore Street
King
Thompson
Gambling at York Fair condemned by citizens
The 70th County Agricultural Society fair ended with about 24 000 attendees. Gambling and wheel games were widespread as slick concessionaires preyed on spenders. Several crooked operators were caught and ordered to close their stands, while many escaped detection. A visitor said the fair now felt driven by games of chance rather than York county products.
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York, Px
The
County Agricultural Society
Buncoed
York Fair
York County
Dynamite damages Smithfield marshal home. family injured
In Studenville Ohio on October 10 the residence of Charles Pearce, marshal of Smithfield, was dynamited destroying the house. Pearce his wife and child were badly injured with Mrs Pearce believed to have a broken back in the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My International News Service
Studenville, O
Charles Pearce
Smithfield
Pearce
Pick Hoyt To Oppose Art Nehf Opening Game
Opening game in New York will feature Hoyt against Art Nehf with a large crowd expected to witness the event. The matchup pits Hoyt’s pitching against Nehf as the season begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pick Hoyt
Art
Opening Game Probable Lineup For World Series
The probable line up for the opening game in New York lists the Giants and Yankees with key players such as Ruth Meusel Frisch Dugan Groh Pipp and Cunningham among the starters. Pennock or Nehf and Hoyt are named as probable pitchers as fans gather at Yankee Stadium for the 1923 World Series opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Giants
Yankees
Bancroft
Witt
Groh
Dugan
Frisch
Ruth
Meusel
Pipp
Young
R. Meusel
Ward
Kelly
Schang
Cunningham
Deseote
Snyder
Pennock
Nehf
P. Hoyt
Yankee Stadium
Bank Short Forces Albion Bank Closure
Erie, Oct. 10 The Erie Bank of Albion in Erie county was closed today by state bank examiners after a shortage of 77000 was found. Ralph J. Griswold, bank cashier, held on charge of being responsible for the shortage. Forsythe released on bail on charges of assault and carrying concealed weapons. later arrested on illegal whiskey possession. Mullin sues Forsythe for damages of 500 through attorney J. C. Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Erie
Erie Bank of Albion
Erie County
State Bank
Ralph J. Griswold
Beckman
Forsythe
Leonard Forsythe
Justice Bitner
William Mullin
Mullin
J. C. Snyder
Moore sells restaurant at 3335 West Washington Street
Thomas A. Moore sold his restaurant at 3335 West Washington Street to George B. McKane in a private sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SELLS
Thomas A. Moore
West
Washington Street
George B. McKane
Sun Bright In New York Opens World Series
New York October 10 clear cool weather greeted the opening game of the World Series. The sun shone brightly this morning and forecasters predicted continued sunshine throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International News Service
Order Negroes to Leave Town After Murder
A vigilance committee in Stowe Township orders all Black residents to depart by 7 pm after the brutal killing of Thomas Rowland, a respected elder, and an attack on his grandchild. County authorities anticipate no trouble as the deadline nears amid mounting tension in Allegheny County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jnvernational
Pittsburgh
Stowe Township
Allegheny County
Thos
Rowland
Petition in Bankruptcy Filed by Hagerstown Woodworker
Joseph Albert Cross of Hagerstown filed in Baltimore court asking to be adjudicated bankrupt. He reports no assets and liabilities of 18000. No orders were signed on the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Albert Cross
Hagerstown
Ellsworth R. Rouwlette
United States Court
Baltimore
Scandal Winds Through Maryland Republican Party
Disorder grows in Maryland Republicans as leaders lag in support for Attorney General Armstrong and statewide hopefuls. Ailing morale spreads amid absent Sen Weller and inactive former Senator Jackson. State Chairman Tait backs campaign reluctantly while Allegany and Southern Maryland scenes show rifts and self preservation efforts ahead of 1938 races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Baltimore
Alex. Armstrong
Armstrong
Republican Governor. Friends of Mr. Armstrong
United States
Weller
New England
William P. Jackson
Tait
Galen J. Tait
Harry Nice
Allegany
Fred N. Zihlman
Congress
Great Forest Fires Rage Across Wisconsin and Michigan
Northwestern woods blaze swells into the worst since 1919 as Superior, Ontonagon and Green face encirclement. Dozens of square miles burned, refugees sheltered in schools, farms hit, and a child feared burned. Lake traffic hampered by smoke as vessels seek safety offshore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Superior
Ontonagon
Mich
Green
Houghton
Lake Superior
Noth Bake
Cartalas
Passengers Grumble Over Open Cars On Williamsport Line
Summer comeback as big open cars run the Williamsport line under a frosty air. Passengers on six mile ride complain about exposure during the fair season. The company operates open cars on this line annually despite cold conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
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Ucket
Hagerstown Fair
Hotel Hamilton
Gov. Ritchie
Henry Jackson
South End
Davis J Walsh
Star
International Service
Chicago
Emily Strutynski
Basil Stetsuk
St. Michael
Cour
Wisconsin
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