Baltimore heir Clarence Wheelwright shoots self at home
Clarence Watson Wheelwright, 22, son of the late Jere H Wheelwright and heir to wealth from Consolidation Coal, shoots himself at his Baltimore home after an evening with his wife Agnes Cross. He survives after abdominal muscle deflects the bullet. doctors say peritonitis risk remains.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Clarance Watson Wheelwright
Jere H.wheelwright
West
Madison Street
Francis T. Redwood, Jr
Clarenée”” Whigelwright
Jere
Consolidation Coal Company
Clarence
Agnes Cross
John M. Cross
Bethlehem
Still Hold Up Election in House Deadlock
The sixth and seventh ballots failed to elect a speaker as insurgent Republicans opposed Gillett for reelection. Garrett led with 197 votes, Gillette 195, Cooper 17, Madden 5, eleven votes shy of a majority. The Senate adjourned with no business, while White House officials said President Coolidge expected House organization to finish that day.
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Associated Press
Washington
iAnother
House
Congress
Mr. Gillett
Garrett
Tennessee
Senate
Seize Ship After Running Fight Off Port Reading
The Associated Press reports a motor cruiser Hereshof was seized by cas after a running battle off Port Reading New Jersey. Six men were arrested and taken into custody.
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Associated Press
New York
Casas
Port Reading
N. J
Red Ruppert Granted Absolute Divorce in Washington
George H. Ruppert, known as Red Ruppert, was granted an absolute divorce from Beatrice F. Ruppert in Washington Court. The couple, married November 16, 1921, at the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, faced accusations including misconduct and a co respondent A. W. Martin. Both parties cannot remarry for six months. property rights are preserved.
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George H. Ruppert
Beatrice F. Ruppert
Washington
Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
Robert E. Browning
Beatrice F. Holliday
A. W. Martin
Congress Hall Hotel
Charles C. Wise
Fifth Precinct
Delinquents Lose Gas Service After New Rules Adopted
The State Corporation Commission approved Winchester Gas and Electric Lights Co to discontinue gas service for non payment and to remove meters. Delinquent accounts incur a $5 meter replacement fee and a $1 meter return, plus a security deposit, with notice given before action.
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State Corporation Commission
Winchester Gas and Plécine Lights
Order of the ‘Commission
Richmond
Dee
Alexander Horvard
W. A. Ryan
Henry
den Ier
Mesa Verde
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Mount Ranier
Glacier
Yellowstone
Little Old New York at Empire Theatre
The Star reports an error in the Empire Theatre program notice and clarifies that Little Old New York is a Cosmopolitan production shown at the Empire. Scaramouche is named as the season's best Metro production and will be shown soon.
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Star
Empire Theatre
New York
Metro
Empire
Magicians and Movies At The Empire Tonight
A vaudeville and movie program at the Empire offers Priscilla Dean in The Flame of Life at 7 and 9 30 P M. The Barnes Company performs at 8 30 P M with magic and illusion. Prices: children 1c adults 39c orchestra 39c balcony 17c.
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the Empire
Priscilla Dean
Universal
Barnes Company
Orchestra
May Allison Seeks Divorce from Robert Ellis in Los Angeles
May Allison, motion picture actress, filed for divorce in Los Angeles charging cruel and inhuman treatment by her actor-husband Robert E. Ellis, who is revealed to be Robert F. Reel.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
May Allison
Robert E. Ellis
Ellis
Robert F. Reel
Farrar Stuns Atlanta With Zaza Dressing Room Scenes
Gloria Swanson stars in Zaza at the Empire show tomorrow and Thursday. Geraldine Farrar’s shocking scenes are highlighted as part of the feature. The ad promotes shopping at The People's Drug Co. for Christmas gifts.
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the Empire Tomorrow
Gloria Swanson
Zaza
Paramount Picture
the Empire
Rev Loyd to Lead Special Services at White Hall Church
Reverend W. T. Loyd will conduct special services at White Hall M E Church from December 6 to December 16. Services begin each evening at 7 45 o’clock. The public is invited to attend.
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W. T. Loyd
White Hall
M. E. Church
Crowding Jesus Out Sermon At First Christian Church
The Monday evening service at First Christian Church drew strong attendance. The message titled Crowding Jesus Out based on Luke 2 7 urged attention and obedience to Christ while noting worldly distractions. A young man joined the church and plans for midweek events and Odd Fellows attendance were announced.
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First Christian Church
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Hon
Jodas
God
Father
Thes
Hell
Olexth
Christ
Odd. Fellows
ZAZA Causes Rumpus in Atlanta Then Schedule Change
A ruckus around the film ZAZA last week in Atlanta drew 3,000 spectators after efforts to bar the appearance failed. The Paramount Picture featuring Gloria Swanson and H. B. Warner plays tomorrow and Thursday at regular prices of 10 15 and 25 cents.
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Farrar
Atlanta
Zaza
the Empire
Paramount
Gloria
Swanson
H. B. Warner
Local Gun and Ivory Set Sale at SEAL'S MUSIC STORE
Lefever, Stevens, and Ithaca shot guns offered at less than wholesale prices. Visit SEAL'S MUSIC STORE to view Ivory Sets before purchase and save money. Also featured at The People's Drug Co.
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People’s Drug Co
Lefever, Stevens
Ithaca
Seal's
The
People's Drug Co
Christmas Gift Idea The Star Subscription
A brief ad pitch touts a yearly Evening Star newspaper subscription as a perfect Christmas gift option, urging readers to stop thinking and simply send The Star to someone this year.
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Evening Star
Home For Sale On South Stewart Street
Red pressed brick home at 315 South Stewart St in a desirable residential area. Price reasonable with easy terms. Will trade for a smaller home. GEO. B. CHAPMAN 4-1p-31 At Ford Agency.
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South Stewart St
Geo. B. Chapman
Ford Agency
Henson Motor Co. Hudson and Essex Adverts
Store hours extended until nine each night starting Monday December 3 and running through Christmas as Jelliffe and Jolliffe announce a late shopping period. Sale notices for Chas Harper lumber sale postponed to a future date are also mentioned.
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Jelliffe & Jolliffe
New Members Join Robert Y Conrad Post Legion
The Robert Y Conrad Post of the American Legion reports daily new members and increasing bond sales with the goal that by year end all first mortgage bonds on the Legion building are held by members. A Wednesday 8 o'clock meeting will discuss the bond issue and the organization of the 40 and 8. A camp of cooties may also be formed. New sign ups include Graham Rosenberger Peyton, Marshall James Hart, G Miller O Rear, Fred Nail, W B Keating, G Jester Branner, and A S Henkle.
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Robert Y. Conrad
American Legion
Legion
Shriners of Masonry
Graham Rosenberger
Peyton
Marshall James Hart
G. Miller O'Rear
Fred G
Nail W. B. Keating
Jester Branner
Henkle
Friendship Fire Company to Meet on December 6
All members of the Friendship Fire Company No. 1 will meet in regular session on Thursday evening December 6 at 8 o'clock. Fred W. Forney, Cant.
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Friendship Fire Company
Fred. W. Forney
Christmas Seals Buy One Each Day
The notice urges buying Christmas seals to aid others, urging daily purchases during the drive. It promotes the People's Drug Christmas line as large and complete and invites customers to visit before deciding. The call to action emphasizes personal peace through giving.
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the People's Drug
Military Drill Notice From 116th Infantry Command
I, 116th Infantry, order you to report for drill on Tuesday December 4 at 7 45 p m Regular state inspection all men must be present Commanding George H Grimm 3 1p 21
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116Th Inf
George H. Grimm
Public Sale At My Residence On Jordan Spring Road
Auction notice for a public sale at the residence one mile east of Stephensons on Jordan Spring road at 1 PM December 6. Goods include household furniture farming implements harness tools sleigh bells chickens and corn. Cole man Dunn Duvall Auctioneer Smith McCann Harper and Hardesty Clerks. Also notices of store sales and uniform inspection events listed with local names and dates.
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Stephensons
Jordan Spring Road
Coleman Dunn
Duvall
Smith, McCann, Harper and Hardesty
Frederick County 1923 Taxes Due With Penalty Notice
The 1923 taxes are due with a five per cent penalty to be added December 1 1923. R S Smith Frederick County Treasurer. Lost white bulldog brown tail spot reward W Collis 29 E Water Street.
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W. Collis
E. Water Street
Sheridan in Heavy Debt. Bank Seeks Recovery
Lawyer representatives plan a thorough review of real and personal property Sheridan assigned to the First National Bank of Lexington Virginia. Sheridan, former assistant cashier, released on $15 000 bail on federal grand jury charges of defaulting about 150 000. Vaughan aims to realize on deeds of trust before arrest and the bank continues normal operations. Sheridan's holdings include theater stake laundry bakery transfer firm and other real estate debt to several banks and individuals. Mortgagees may pursue time and credit actions to determine exact estate value.
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First National Bank of
Lexington
Leo @. Sheridan
Federal Grand Jury
B. E
Sheridan
Vaughan
Mortengees
Hheriden
Auto Thief Bowman Sentenced Six Years in Penitentiary
Harvey T. Bowman of Mount Airy Maryland was convicted of stealing 13 automobiles and disposing of them through an auto agency. Judge Stanton in Criminal Court sentenced him to six years in the penitentiary. The recovered cars ranged from 600 to 1100 dollars each. Detectives said he operated an alleged automobile agency at Mount Airy by moving cars from Baltimore to his garage for resale after slight repairs.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Harvey T. Bowman
Mount Airy
Stanton
Bowman
Rally on Short Covering Moves Rail Shares Higher
Developments of strength in railroad shares and lower call money rates sparked active selling and short covering in the stock market before noon. Call money opened at 4 8 percent, and several issues gained about a point on the rally.
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Associated Press
NW York
Ford Magneto Patent Dispute Attracts $11 Million Claim
Edward Huff, formerly Ford engineer now in Miami, sues Ford Motor Co in federal court over a fly wheel magneto patent. Huff says he invented it and was to receive a royalty of 2.50 per unit, asserting $11 million due. Ford asserts a one time $10,000 reward and no royalty agreement.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Henry Ford
United States
Federal Court of Appeals
Edward
Ford Motor Company
Miami
Fla
Huff
Ssiemi
Ford
Government probes prohibition enforcement impact on seas
The report notes federal efforts against liquor violations at sea, detailing prosecutions and penalties, with cases in courts and large sums collected. It cites the attorney general and the coast guard, and mentions anti trust actions and indictments while outlining ongoing federal enforcement in maritime regions.
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Washington
Federa Our Peerie
United & Tad Co
Big Basin
Seat of Justice
Prohibition Cauen
Toanal
Bf Coast Guard
Pen To
Vrai Islands
Willion
Ohen Mda
Wilmington
Augustus
Esistant
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Mr. Morgan
Hudson and Essex
Henson Motor CO
Essex
Chas. H. Harper
Hee
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Peyton J. Marshall
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