Demented New York Teacher Kills Wife Child Then Self
A West New York schoolteacher, Martin Smith, shot his wife and 12 year old child in the family home near Springfield, then killed himself. The child died instantly. the wife remains in serious condition. Police have no clear motive and Smith made no statement before dying.
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Elizabeth
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Martin Smith
Here
Smith
West New York
Springfield
Motorcycle Crash Hurts Two Riders Near Williamsport
Marshall Lewis and Ambrose McCardell were injured yesterday when their motorcycle collided with Roger Charlton’s automobile on Stake's Hill near Williamsport. Lewis was unconscious briefly and taken home after being treated by Dr. Richardson. he is not seriously hurt. McCardell suffered cuts and bruises to his legs. The handlebar of the motorcycle allegedly caught in the car’s fender, tossing both riders.
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Marshall Lewis
Williamsport
Ambrose McCardell
Roger Charlton
Stake's Hill
Downsville Pike
Lewis
Charlton
Richardson
McCardell
Police Break Up Radical Meet in Philadelphia
Police dispersed an alleged Italian radical gathering held in protest of Sacco and Vanzetti's Massachusetts conviction. Speakers condemned the U S judicial system and government. one vowed Italians would storm the jail, tear down doors, and liberate Sacco and Vanzetti.
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Freese
Philadelphia
Sacco
Vancetti
Massachusetts
United States
Vancatti
Paiza Assumes Paraguay Presidency After Bloodless Revolution
Buenos Ayres reports that Vice President Paiza has taken the presidency of Paraguay following a bloodless coup. President Gondra reportedly resigned when faced with rebel forces led by former President Achnerer Py.
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Buenos Ayres
Vica
Paiza
Paraguay
Dia
la Prensa
Gondra
Achnerer
Marines Deny Hartian Peonage Charges in Tratth Occupation
Washington reports General Butler of the Marine Corps will testify before the foreign committees today, denying Hartian charges that American troops forced Hartian citizens into peonage or slavery during the building of a rondo in that country as part of the occupation of Tratth.
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Washington
Ronda
8. D. Butler
Marines Corps
Tratth
Snap Simpson Held on Prohibition Raid Charge
Simpson, known as Snap, was arraigned in Police Court on charges of taking part in a home raid at Snyder avenue last Tuesday night. Mrs. Franks identified him as one of three assailants who mistreated her family and stole a suitcase of liquor. He was held under $1,000 bail for action by the grand jury and faces prior bail issues for a November hearing on a separate hold up and assault case.
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Lee Snowelives
Simpson
Ques
Franks
F. Divine
Red” Reynolds
Justice Bitner
C. W. Franks
Snyder Avenue
Brother Held After Boy Killed in Wrestling Match
William Hendrie, 16, died after a friendly kitchen wrestling match with his brother Douglas, 21, in Philadelphia. Douglas was held for coroner's inquest as police reported the accident occurred while the mother watched. William fell against a washing machine and lost consciousness.
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United Press
Philadelphi
William
Hendrie
Douglas
Henoria
Hen‘dria
Swanson urges global tax reform in Senate debate
Senator Swanson of Virginia warns in the Senate that universal bankruptcy will follow if armament limits and tax reductions are not adopted. He identifies tax reform and reduction of government expenditures as world problems requiring immediate action and universal acceptance.
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United Press
Washington
Senator Swanson
Virginia
Naval and Foreign Relations Committees
Senate
Swanson
One killed and another hurt near Elizabethtown
Lancaster Pennsylvanian report states John Wagner of Harrisburg was killed and Patrick Ruff of Harrisburg was seriously injured when their car skidded and overturned near Elizabethtown. Both men were pinned under the wreckage and rescuers arrived.
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United Wrenn
Lancaster
John Wagner
Harrisburg
Patrick Ruff
Elizabethtown
Silent tribute time fixed nationwide on Armistice Day
Washington Oct 30 The two minute silent tribute for the unknown American soldier will occur from noon to 12 02 Eastern time on November 11. The War Department says adherence to one standard time is needed for simultaneity across the country. Leroy King opens a plumbing shop at 28 North Mulberry Street.
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Washington
Harding
United Press
War Department
Department
Hoodoo Sunday for motorists on Maryland highways
An autos crash record broke on State roads near Hagerstown with 16 cars wrecked across Washington and Frederick counties. Nine incidents occurred on the Emmitsburg route, four damaged heavily after wet, paste-like surfaces from rain and dust. Several other mishaps happened on Jefferson, Hagerstown, and Frederick roads, with one woman injured and occupants of some cars escaping injury.
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Washington
Frederick
Hmmitaburg
Thurmont
Jefferson State Road
Hagerstown State Road
Middletown
Braddock Heights
Emmitsburg
Catoctin Furnace
Eyler
Lewistown
Waterloo
Hog cholera prompts hog farmers to culled herds in Washington county
Hog cholera has grown serious in parts of Washington county leading owners in Boonsboro and nearby districts to kill hogs to spare them from the disease. Federal state and local authorities are trying to halt its spread though efforts face resistance.
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Washington County
Boonsboro
Hunter Pays $29 Fine For Killing Rabbit
In police court this morning Justice John H Bitner fined Howard Baker of this city $29.46 for shooting and killing a rabbit out of season. The actual fine was $25 with the rest as costs. Deputy Sheriff Crampton and Cable captured Baker near Downs ville on Saturday. the rabbit was with him. Officials warn that violations will be prosecuted as the open season starts November 10 and hunting licenses are required.
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John H. Bitner
Howard Baker
Baker
Downsville
Crampton
Cable
Britain denies debt talks with United States
London October 31 United Press says Sir Robert Horne Chancellor of the Exchequer denied in the Commons that Britain is negotiating with the United States for the cancellation of war debts. He stated no such talks were taking place and that official policy remains unchanged.
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Commons
United Prensa
London
Sir Robert Horne
Great Britain
United States
Major C. E. Whipple Joins Reserve Corps Engineer Unit
Major C. E. Whipple, president of the Herald-Mail Publishing Co., has been assigned to the 62nd Cavalry Division U S Army as an engineer in the Reserve Corps. The change was announced in special orders from headquarters third corps area Fort Howard Maryland dated October 28. Whipple reported by letter to Lieut Colonel William R Taylor Cavalry Chief of Staff for instructions and further assignment.
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Herald-Mail Publishing Company
62Nd Cavalry Division
United States Army
Third Corps
Fort Howard
Maryland
Whipple
William R. Taylor
This City
Threats to American Ambassador Herrick escalate
United Press reports on October 31 that Ambassador Herrick, who narrowly escaped a bomb attack days earlier, again faced death threats. Two letters arrived declaring his life would be taken, one signed Black Hand with an ink handprint.
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United Press
Pats
Herrick
Building Permits Filed for Two Homes and Garage
D. G. Miller of 625 Summit Avenue applies for a one story stucco house 28 by 32 feet. B. Edmond Wood of 520 South Boulevard seeks a frame garage 10 by 16 feet.
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D. G. Miller
Summit Avenue
B. Edmond Wood
South Boulevard
Thousands At Convention Open National American Legion Meet
Thousands of ex servicemen gathered in Kansas City for the opening program of the National American Legion convention. Notable speakers included General Diaz of Italy Lieut Gen Jacques of Belgium Vice President Coolidge and Admiral Beatty. Delegations from 48 states and all territories attended as contests for 1922 convention sites began to brew with cities like Baltimore San Francisco New Orleans Paso Cincinnati in the running. Marshal Foch was set to arrive tomorrow.
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Kansas City
General Diaz
Italy
Jacques
Belgium
Coolidge
Beatty
Legion
Baltimore
San Francisco
New Orleans
Paso
Cincinnati
Charles Kendrick
Legislative Candidates Endorse Measure For School Relief
Democratic State Central Committee backed House of Delegates hopefuls who pledged to introduce a bill to ensure the Board of County Commissioners provide back salaries and full pay to school teachers in Washington County. The meeting stressed improved school conditions and a stronger system, with enthusiastic party workers and broad turnout.
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Washington County
Democratic State Central Committee
House of Delegates
Board of County
Hagerstown
Democratic Party
Ers
Italians Demand Action Over Sacco and Vanzetti
An Italian proletariat group presented an ultimatum to Foreign Minister Torretta urging immediate information on the fate of Sacco and Vanzetti. They warned they will not tolerate executions, amid rising political and economic tension as the two Communists seek a new trial after their U.S. murder conviction.
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Rome
Sacco
Vancetti
Foreign Office
Torretta
United States
Western Maryland Railroad pays off office staff today
The Western Maryland Railroad completes payroll for its office forces today. Management announced the payment to all office staff as part of routine compensation processing.
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The
Western Maryland Railroad
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Hapsburgs in Bad Favor Over Hungarian Throne
Paris reports allies demand the Hapsburg family relinquish its claims to the Hungarian throne after an ultimatum to Budapest. Emperor Karl’s latest bid to regain the throne failed to secure a permanent abdication.
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Paris
Tyrene
Budapest
Karl
Six Freight Cars Pile Up on W M Branch Near Chambersburg
Early morning traffic halted on the Western Maryland branch into Chambersburg as six coal cars derailed after a draw pin loosened in the sixth car from the end. The pileup toppled five more cars and tore the track. a local wrecking crew cleared debris by noon with all trainmen escaping injury.
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Maryland
Chambersburg
St Louis Greets Marshal Foch at Union Station
A large crowd gathered at Union Station in St Louis to welcome Marshal Foch, Allied armies leader in World War I, as he travels to the Kansas City American Legion convention. General Pershing accompanied him and stayed briefly.
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Union Station
Marshall Foch
Generallasimo
Kansas City
American Legion
General Pershing
Capitalization of Sine Company Now Fifty Hundred Thousand
The Sine Company reports capitalization at 500 000 dollars and announces enlarged plants already operating in Wick Maryland and Harrisonburg with main offices to be located in Wick. Operational plants move and business activities shift to the new locations as stated by company officials.
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Sine Company
Repairing The Chesapeake and GBYO Dam No 4 Improvements
The Canal Company is pushing extensive works at Dam No 4 below Ww. Hamaport with a crew of five men including carpenters and laborers. Workers are building out the dam with sheet piling while flooding and ice have damaged the old sheathing. Thousands of feet of lumber will be used. The company plans additional lock improvements and rebuilding several waste walls of concrete.
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Canal Company
Dam No
Hamaport
Excursioners Headed To Caves And Uncharted Lands
A report notes large groups embarking from Yer on a Cumberland Valley route toward the Katray caverns, with another party aiming at the Unltingec region. The odd phrasing hints at exploratory tours across distant sites and possible duration spans.
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