Strong Pressure for Publicity of Armament Conference
Tremendous pressure to publicize the armament conference is being placed on President Harding. Letters from diverse individuals and groups urge the President to keep the conference open to the public, with Georgi Lorimer at the White House predicting the conference’s success rests on public confidence.
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Washington
Pitileas
Harding
Hughes
White House
Georgi Horace Lorimer
Saturday Hivening Post
State to Pay Tribute to Knox in Valley Forge
The State of Pennsylvania prepared to honor junior U S Senator Knox with funeral rites at Valley Forge Chapel. The service, officiated by Rev. Herbert Burt, drew state and national dignitaries. A 160-member congressional delegation led by Vice President Coullage would attend, with Gov Sprout, Senator Penrose, and other politicians present. Knox lay in state at his home library earlier today, with wreaths from President and Mrs Harding among the tributes.
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Valley Forge
Pennsylvania
U. S
Knox
Herbert Burt
Coullage
Washington
Sprout
Penrose
San Kuostay
Harding
Crow to Take Knox’s Place in Pennsylvania Senate
United Press dispatch from Washington reports Gov. Gifford Pinchot ally Governor Sproul plans to appoint Crow to fill the unexpired Senate term of Philander Knox. Sproul will act unless obstacles arise. Sproul has resisted resigning to seek the seat himself, while allies discuss the potential move and timing.
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United Freses
Martin Washington
Willam
Uniontown
Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
Govarner Sproul
Sproul
Crow
Senate
Spyoul
Eash Curs
Boles Penroga
Two Blocks Burn in Texas Town Fire destroys blocks and homes
In Tex Town two blocks burned after a furniture store fire spread to nearby businesses and into a residential area. Firefighters gained control by 4 A.M. The loss is conservatively estimated above 1 million dollars. The blaze damaged seven hundred residences and caused extensive property damage in the surrounding district.
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Texas
United Prewus Party
Tex
Gottom
Saventeos Realdeuces
Estimat
Thea
America Plans for Mediation in Shantung Dispute
In Washington, it was rumored that the United States may mediate the Shantung controversy between Japan and China if Japan formally asks. Japanese Ambassador Shidehara has informally discussed mediation with Secretary Hughes, and an acceptance is considered likely per authoritative sources.
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A. Bradford Wantington
America
Japan
China
United States
Maryland Synod Meets Monday Convention Opens in Baltimore
The one hundred second annual Maryland Synod convention of the Lutheran Synod of Maryland gathers in Baltimore at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church with delegates from Maryland DC West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Rev Dr Drot Bimon of dageratowa presides and Rev William A Wade of Baltimore is secretary. Events include a Monday evening session a Holy Supper Tuesday addresses by Rev Dr John Waldlay and Rev Dr Lauritz Larson ordination of several young ministers on Wednesday and memorial services followed by a banquet Thursday night.
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The
Lutheran Synod of
John Waldlay
Washington
Lauritz Larson
Nationa Lutheran Coumott
New York
Ray
Robert D. Glare
St. Mark's Church
Barker Taken Back For A Hearing Monday
Jobe Barker, jailed on a charge of criminally assaulting Mary Gallien eleven, was returned to the jail at Berkeley Springs by Sheriff Dyche after Galliker failed to appear. Dyche will visit Galliker's home to compel her to appear with her daughter Monday for the assault alleged to have occurred near Pearre on Cronsroada.
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Jobe Barker
Pearre
Mary Gallien
Rudolph Galher
Orleans
Cronsroada
Barkaley Springs
Sherlit Dyche
Galliker
Hay
Herkeley Springs
Barker
Hari Dyche
Berkeley Springa
Gallikers
Five Suspects Held in Lipson Murder Case
Five suspects identified as Chicago underworld figures were held today in connection with the murder of Dr. Paul Lipson owner of St Pauls Hospital and the shooting of garage manager George Trasoning. Lipson rushed out a door to stop the robbery and was shot three times dying instantly. One suspect later wounded a bandit who had earlier shot Lipson and ordered him to drive away. The case centers on a drug store hold up for cash and whiskey. Next item notes Marshall Foch extending his American tour plans visiting major cities and Washington after New York arrival. Building permits show Carl Gibney to construct a garage on West Washington Street 26 by 20 with fireproof roof. Mrs Alta Pils remodeled front of her house with a 6 by 24 porch.
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United Frees
Chicago
Paul Lipson
St. Paul's Hospital
George Trasoning
Dr. Lipson
Paris
Marshall Foch
America
Marshall
Kansas City
Foch
Washington
New York
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Detroit
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Arlington Cemetery
Carl Gibney
Washington Street
Alta Pils
Forrast Drive
Detective's Trial May Be Shifted To Another City
A murder case in Hagerstown involves Jerry H. Metts of the Baldwin-Felts Agency with a coroner's jury verdict of felonious murder against the 27 year old. Possible habeas corpus action and shift of trial to another county are discussed as the case remains in the county jail. State officials note uncertain venue while crowds show restrained interest after a nocturnal disturbance. Local authorities praised orderly conduct following the protest near the police station.
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Jerry H. Metts
Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency
Metts
Dofflemyer
Luray
H. H. Keady
Hagerstown
Hagerstows
Paltca
Cattle Judging Demonstration At Ringgold Show
Ringgold Community Club Fair features a Guernsey dairy cattle judging demonstration on Saturday October 22 with judge G H Bedell of National Stockman and Farmer Western district assessing five or more cows for production and breed character. Bedell will discuss selecting high producing individuals. event open to all exhibitors. Ringgold prizes offered by Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce: $6 first, $1 second, $2 third.
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Ringgold Community Club
Ringgold
G. H. Bedell
Hedad
Rodel
Oxnanda
Waynesboro
Plans Laid For Big C E Conference
A meeting of Christian Endeavor societies at St Pauls U B church outlined plans for the State Christian Endeavor Convention to be hosted there October 25 26 27. About 236 delegates enrolled with 2000 rail workers in the background. The railroad strike appeared likely as union leaders weigh wage and hours demands and consider actions under Prof Cassells direction.
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Christian Endeavor
St. Paul's U. B
Philippy
Christian Endeavor Convention
St. Paul'a U. B. Church
Hy United Presa
Chicago
Etrtiel
Wao
Alnging UN
Cassell
Tha
Mies Srrgae
Raflushons
W. G. Les
Renly
Atriks Comiuttles
Bons Ratiecads
Teachers to Receive May Checks Early Next Week
May salary payments for teachers will be issued early next week following appropriation discussions. District officials confirm funds from the county education budget will cover the May payroll, with checks expected to be mailed Monday or Tuesday as weather concerns subside.
Charge Against the Rail Heads
Daniel Willard of Baltimore and Ohio and Samual Rea of Pennsylvania Railroad were charged by Frank Warne, a Railroad Brotherhood statistician, with obstructing statistical fallacies before the Senate Interstate Commerce committee on railroad earnings.
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United Provo
Washington
Daniel Williard
Baltimore and Ohio
Samart Rea
Pennsylvania Railroad
Frank Warne
Brotherhondn
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Driver Escapes Auto Fire On Martinsburg Pike
Lesher Kreps of Williamsport forced to abandon his Mord car late Thursday night near Falling Waters as the vehicle burst into flames from an apparent wiring defect. Krana, returning from Martinsburg about 1 am, leaped clear and extinguisher in hand fought the blaze. flames threatened the gasoline tank but were controlled to prevent an explosion.
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Lesher Kreps
Williamsport
Martinsburg
Ira
Krana Wan
New Coal Firm Opens in Cumberland Valley Area
A retail coal yard will be opened by A. Roth and H. Fred Smith on North Prospect Street along the Cumberland Valley Railroad. They will organize and incorporate a company with $16,000 capital to run the retail business separate from their wholesale operation serving Hagerstown and nearby areas. Coal of all kinds will be handled. yard is currently receiving coal.
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A. Roth
H. Fred Smith
North Prospect Atreat
Roth
Mr. Smith
Hagerstown
Kurds in Revolt Slaughter Many in Persia
Teheran October 14 reports say Kurds in revolt have killed and wounded many. An American member of the U S mission was reportedly assassinated in the unrest.
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United Preau
Teheran
Persia
U. S
Min
Railroad Labor Crisis Discussed at White House Meeting
President Harding convened the Public Group of the Railway Labor Board in the White House to review the railway labor crisis and potential early adjustment of rates and wages. Board members R. M. Barton G. W. Hangar and B. W. Hooper attended as part of discussions with lawmakers and officials.
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Washington
Harding
Railway Labor Board
White House
R. M. Barton
G. W. Hangar
B. W. Hooper
Barton
Chicago
Interstate Commutes Commission
Cammus
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Othrer
Harding Calla
Interstate Commerce Commission
Smithsburg Plans Concrete Road To Cemetery
The town of Smithsburg officials consider a concrete path from the town to Smithsburg cemetery. H Haber Koon offers a land strip 12 or 15 feet wide along his field edge and to donate to a fund to complete the project. Burgess Newman and town council support aiding financially and citizens will be asked to contribute.
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Offlaiata
Smithsburg
H. Haber Koon
Burgoua Newman
Ocltisens
Funeral of Private Imyre Next Monday
The body of Abner W. Imyre, son of Mr and Mrs George H Imyre of 8048 Potomac St, killed in France with the 91st Infantry, arrived home. Funeral services will be Monday at 3:30 PM at First Christian Church, with American Legion in charge and Rev Wm M Narment officiating. He is survived by both parents, four brothers and two sisters. An American Legion meeting to discuss illness reports is planned for 2 PM at the Legion hall amid a heated health controversy in the town and county regarding a fever case and quarantines. 19 cases reported to the state health department.
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Abner W. Imyre
George H. Imyre
Potomac Street
France
91Th. Infantry
Parvicas
First Christian Church
American Legion
Wm. M. Narment
Itnyreia
Joseph
Jonas
Van
Emmiert
Stanley Palmer
Mra
Maude Kindle
H. P. Fahrney
State ‘Department of Health
Pes P.riley
Burnca
Department of Health
Middletown
Fabraay
Fahraey
R. V.hauver
A. Ay Tams
Fahrney
Briscoe Recovering After Major Operation in Baltimore
James T. Briscoe former Daily Mail manager and noted city resident underwent abdominal surgery at Union Protestant Infirmary in Baltimore Thursday. Relatives report he is recovering exceptionally well and ahead of expected recovery.
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James T. Briscoe
The
Daily Mail
Union Protestant Infirmary
Baltimore
Briscoe
Gordy and Lee at Leonardtown rally summary
Gordy and Lee attended a Democratic rally in Leonardtown Maryland with supporters present. The event featured candidate Gordy and a local organizer, amid informal remarks about banking and committee activity.
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Gordy and Lee
Leonardtown
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