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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1925
Page
6
A public appeal, attributed to Harold Vo Pererrin, urges preparation for a bundle day in Washington County by May 7. The notice asks churches to prepare clothing and shoes in all sizes, with emphasis on generosity and cooperation from residents and committees to support a forthcoming drive.
A local store on Or.offman street remained shut while repairs proceeded after a fire sale. Police reported a trick incident involving officers Brown and height, with a change in style noted last week as a two time event.
Work is well under way on the new addition for Zion Lutheran Church at Withinsport to enlarge the two Sunday School departments. The foundation is complete and brick work will start soon. The addition will be north of the present building adjoining it.
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James Norris former resident of Haansboro died Saturday morning at his son George W. Norris home in Washington after a general debility. Interment followed at Boonshore cemetery after a 2 PM service. He is survived by two sons George W. and C Edward, and two daughters Mrs William W Fridinger and Mrs Charles Humphrey. He was born in Beersboro and moved to Washington after his wife’s death twelve years ago.
The first plane from Wit Auto Parts is described as a young man’s jet with Edsel’s friends backing the venture. Ednet and others discuss staged development as the product nears commercial use. Flight from Marwond Field in Chicago marks aviation progress as the project aims to establish a successful flying venture.
Witness statements recount hereditary spine disease linked to seafront family and hospital debates. The piece mentions Dr Watts as family physician, a death tally of five, grave diggers at a cemetery, Coroner Oscar Wolff, and officials in Porter and Chicago with the case ongoing.
Crowds packed the Church of the Holy Sepulchre as pilgrims from many faiths gathered in Jerusalem. Catholics Protestants Jews and various nationalities jostled for space around the tomb of Christ amid a wash of robes and chants.
Cletun J. Miner, 19, of Ilactetom, was fatally wounded in a dispute. A suspect fled after a knife attack, and Miner died within minutes at the State Husyltal. Police investigation ongoing.
Waynesboro starts traffic signaling with three acetylene flare beacons on busy corners. Clithersburg, claiming higher traffic, has none and complains. One beacon will be placed at Squire Street three on West Avenue and a dangerous point in Cleveland Avenue, each 15 feet high and over a ton in weight.
A trackless train touring Hagestown en route to Washington via New York agents attracted wide attention Saturday afternoon. The vehicle featured a locomotive and a coach, with a five man crew. It circled the city from the Colonial Theater drawing officials and curious crowds alike.
The Italian freight steamer Valrossa, ablaze for hours while nearing Gloucester N J on the Delaware River, was beached 10 miles below Liston Point as crew fought the flames. The ship and crew were reported safe by authorities at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
One rider, Prenk Heberle, 21, Cumberland, was killed and passenger George Kendy, 25, Cumberland, was badly hurt when their motorcycle struck a motorcar between Cumberland and Hancock on Sunday. Both men were local residents and the incident occurred on the Cumberland road near Han cock.
A fragmented list of shops and locations where The Daily Mail is sold, including groceries, news agencies, pharmacies, and street stalls across numerous towns and counties. It names stores such as Grocery cor, Fairground, Virginia Ave, Lorust Point Pharmacy, Potomac Street, and Smythstown area outlets, reflecting a broad regional distribution.
Delegates from two Hagerstown lodges and many county lodges travel to Frederick for the 17th annual Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias convention. Some 200 to 300 delegates are expected with entertainment planned at the Francis Scott Key Hotel. Grand Lodge degrees will be conferred tomorrow morning as visitors tour Frederick points of interest.
Improvements to the police headquarters yard begin this week with dismantling the wooden fence and adding a concrete curb 18 finches closer to the building. The alley width is expanded and an iron lance is placed on top. a pole will be relocated about 35 feet from Jonathan Street to improve machine access and garage access. The central flower bed receives annual tending by Omecer cob Salles who plans to plant flowers later in the week.
Reports from Chinese sources say the Sino-French indemnity controversy linked to Boxer indemnity has been adjusted. It is claimed the cabinet acted favorably and that related documents were started by the finance ministry at the French legation. The settlement may relieve the Chinese government of 10 to 13 million dollars beyond French demands. Washington sources also note the Farmers National Council may seek an injunction to block the Armour Morris Packing merger pending a Packers and Stockyards Act review by Secretary Jardine.
Clues emerge as sheriff’s office tracks individuals from the goode at Edgar J. Strock store in Paramount early Saturday. Lancelot Jacques Jr departs for Washington to exhibit a likely fox bounty while the Orioles beat the A's 7 to 6 in Baltimore as Lefty Greaves falters.
Washington April 13 The White House grounds opened for the annual egg rolling drawing thousands of children to the South Lawn. Baskets of colored eggs dot the scene as youngsters and nurses spread lunches under trees. The event honors Calvin Coolidge Jr who would have turned 17 today.
Prohibition agents crackdown shows bootleggers raising prices while few drunks pay fines. Weekend hearings reveal more offenders defaulting or serving short terms. Loss arrested reportedly spent last money on liquor. one man received 20 days for drunk and disorderly and another five days for intoxication.
The Hagerstown Herald-Mail offers a Washington Information Bureau service allowing readers to ask Frederic J. Haskin questions for a personal letter reply. The service promotes education and newspaper involvement with a two cent return postage fee.
New York markets report mixed railroad stocks irregular and industrials steady, grain futures opened slightly lower with wheat and corn down, oats easing, copper and oil holding firm. Chicago grain details include May and July prices for wheat corn and oats with nearby shifts and basis figures.
Baltimore quotes list spot wheat and rye and oats with prices in dollars. No. 1 Red Winter at 1.75 34, No. 2 Red Winter at 1.75 24, No. 2 White Oats at 34, No. 3 Qatsa at 32, No. 2 Rye at 1.92 24. Local quotations note Washington area figures at 1.70 and 1.60.
County and city residents signified willingness to adopt a two year old girl found deserted in a West End boarding house about 12 days ago. Juvenile Officer and Mrs L J Saylor have cared for her at 310 North Locust Street. Offers from Baltimore were reported, and authorities said the child’s mother is known. The father is dead.
A petition for receivers for the Hagerstown Swimming Pool Association was heard in court on Saturday. Liabilities are said to total about $2,000. The petition was filed by several creditors.
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