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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1932
Page
6
City tax collector Ned Seibert warned that many used cars in Hagerstown will be seized after August 10 for unpaid 1931 taxes. About 100 owners have received second notices and risk losing vehicles because the back taxes exceed repair and storage costs.
Harry Ringaman age 13 of Route 4 was injured when his pushcart was hit by a machine driven by Alton Gehr on Cearfoss Pike. He was reported much improved at noon. Gehr arraigned on reckless driving before Justice Richard H. Sweeney and the charge was dismissed. The youth was injured about the face and expected to be released from the hospital in a day or two.
Superior Wisconsin August 5 Judge Charles G Briggle called Edward Harper of Mercer the most honest boot legger to face him in federal court and sentenced him to six months in Milwaukee House of Correction. Harper admitted selling liquor for nine years from his boarding house and that he continued operations after federal convictions in 1924 and 1928.
A midnight crash left an automobile over the curb and through a hedge into the porch of D Earl Wolf at 525 Frederick Street. The driver identified as Condon of South Prospect Street said he lost control. the car sustained minor damage and no injuries were reported.
Ajax Hosiery Company plans a full time shift scaling up from about 600 workers to 1,500 employees by August 15. The Phoenixville and Pottstown mills will both operate full time, announced president Stanton PD. Lanson today.
Washington August 5 Congress leaders Smoot and Wagner report slow but steady improvement in business and employment. Smoot says restoration of public confidence comes once the bottom is reached, while Wagner cites the relief bill’s progress and notes two million back to work could spur two million more jobs. He warns recovery will take time but favoring gradual gains over volatile swings.
The stock market surged again with heavy buying across groups. American Telephone led gains, up 12 cents at 98.12, while U S Steel climbed about 2 dollars. Big increases for Case and International Harvester, American Can and Coca Cola sparked renewed speculative fervor amid talk of a large wheat pool and a powerful banking group aiding manufacturers.
Preston Bishop said to be released less than two months after liquor sentence when cited to appear before U S commissioner D Angle Wolfinger to answer charges tied to discovery of a 200 gallon still and 300 gallons of whiskey mash found in a chicken coop on his property. Agents reportedly destroyed the still and mash. Bishop had not appeared by noon today.
James Traina No. 21072 who has spent 11 of 27 years in jail gained a feathered inmate. He told prison officials he had a perfect day when he found a worm for the sparrow and noted the bird would not fly to freedom behind iron bars. He said he dug everywhere, finally finding a worm under the drinking trough.
Jamce Oppenheim, writer and founder of The Seven Arts magazine in 1916, died yesterday at his New York home after a long illness. He was 50.
RALEIGH Aug. 5 A plan to clean up America with Democratic soap was announced by Tyre C Taylor president of the young Democratic clubs of America Soap wrapped in red white and blue will be sold nationwide with four of ten cents per bar going to the Democratic treasury Locally produced soap will be used where possible The idea came from Hal Stane president of California Each bar will be stamped Democratic Soap Lets clean up America
In Winston Salem Libby Holman Reynolds former Broadway star is indicted with Ab Walker for the murder of her husband Smith Reynolds. Solicitor Carlisle Higgins would not commit to bail. Holman may seek freedom by habeas corpus as first degree murder is not normally bailable in North Carolina. Walker remains jailed. Holman’s whereabouts and father’s statement add political dimensions to the case.
Frederick merchants warned to beware of counterfeit ten and five dollar bills linked to two strangers who checked into a local hotel. Authorities chase the men by vehicle license plate after they left a garage with the car used in the effort.
Frank Wilson, 30, of Chambersburg, was sentenced to three months in the House of Correction after pleading vagrancy before Justice Richard Duffey in city court. Arrested on a complaint of constant loitering near the Baltimore and Ohio yards, he had no comment when sentenced.
Miss Jate Merrill, 60, recluse, found shot in a thicket about 200 yards from her home after an all night sheriff’s posse and bloodhounds search. Coroner’s inquest returns death by unknown person or persons. Sheriff questions neighbor Dick Dana who denies involvement. Merrill’s father Ayres Merrill was once American Ambassador to Belgium.
FAIRMONT West Virginia August 5 Four athletes from East Fairmont High School died when their car struck a pole in fog on a main city street. The driver George Heston 25 is seriously injured in hospital. Victims named Wayne Morgan 30 Richard Morris 21 James Schultz 18 Tony Bilotta 18.
A wind shift saved Sagola Michigan from total ruin as flames razed the Sawyer Goodman Lumber Company plant. About 20,000,000 feet of lumber burned and losses approached 500000 dollars. Some 350 residents moved furniture and belongings as highways filled with debris.
Florenz Ziegfeld New York producer who died recently in California bequeathed his whole estate to his widow Bille Burke and daughter Patricia. The will dated April 30, 1930 was filed here for probate in White Plains N Y August 5.
Rising security prices and government relief measures bolster business confidence in New York. Bradstreet's notes stabilizing wholesale prices and improving employment outlook lift spirits, while merchants clear summer stock for full merchandise and expect modest carryover. Dunn's adds cautiousness fades as trade expansion strengthens buoyant sentiment. Hot weather drives sales of summer wear and department store activity increases.
Misses Margery and Ann Short of Johnstown Pennsylvania were hurt when their car collided with Kling's Mill truck near Funkstown on the pike. Ann Short suffered numerous lacerations but both girls were enroute from their home to Cherrydale Virginia.
A young woman, Misa Edna Wehbrli, used a broom to control a grass fire on a lot in Mulberry avenue yesterday afternoon before fire crews arrived. Her quick action likely prevented the flames from reaching a garage at the end of the lot.
Harry E. Bester, manager of the Hagerstown Ice Company and Fair Association president, is reported improving after a serious operation two weeks ago. He is on the road to recovery but confined to the hospital about five weeks, missing this year’s fair and racing meet preparations though plans remain largely intact.
Confusion grips the sub urban camp housing American expeditionary force units as leaders and city officials hurry the troops from the city. Minor disturbances flare under glare of camp lights with some fights and liquor smuggling reported. Officers quickly restore order and tighten precautions as nonmembers spark wrangling. News of California contingent halted in Chicago adds to the tension.
A large Eagle Bedding Company truck loaded with mattresses and day beds burned near Sandy Hook, Baltimore, damaging most of the cargo. The driver saved part of the load, after previously being refused passage over the Potomac bridge due to weight. The truck headed toward Harper's Ferry when the fire started on a curve en route to Virginia.
In Nashville state treasurer Hill McAllister led a crowded Democratic primary for Tennessee governor, ahead of Nashville rival Lewis Pope. Early results show McAllister with about a thousand vote margin as the contest heats up in the state capital.
Johnstown, Aug 5. The Rev James R Cox militant Pittsburgh priest was cheered by bonus expeditionary forces in Washington and drew a cool reception among about 400 veterans at Camp McCloskey early today as he urged unity. He arrived at 3 am, spoke from a truck, and urged them to fight air battles at the Delta while veterans shouted questions and demanded action from their commander.
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