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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1925
Page
6
A Baltimorean praises the traffic system in Hagerstown and compares it to Baltimore and Waynesboro. The letter argues Hagerstown’s plan reduces police whistles and street noise, saving electric costs and showing the best modern approach. It notes examples from nearby cities and urges adoption of updated traffic practices.
The Colored Methodist Episcopal Church in Baltimore nears the week long meeting, with delegates Rev. 3A. Virgil and Ree A. J. Mitchell among visitors. Reports and speeches filled the agenda as delegates from Maryland towns attend the district center event.
Armed agents fired at a boy and stopped a girl during a raid that terrified residents. The child, crying, was released after being found with a basket en route to a home. The raid avoided county authorities and sparked fears of a band using rifles near the county contain. Reports claim nearby men were seen near the contain, claiming to hunt carrels. A separate tale from Trego mentions a drill and about a hundred gallons of mish, but details remain unclear.
The obituary lists several relatives including Mrs Bessie H Roane and her husband, with survivors from Washington Square Methodist Episcopal Church. It notes cancer as cause and Manner of death with burial at Baonsborg Cemetery, reflecting a mid-century local death notice style.
Constantinople Aug 23. The new Turkish reform pressures the old watchmen to shave off beards and crop their hair. They will replace turbans and scarfs with a standard police uniform. The long iron tipped sticks are confiscated and replaced by standard police batons for practical use.
At the American Legion convention in Hagerstown ex wardens and peers rallied around General McArthur who urged citizen soldiers and lifelong readiness. Resolutions sought scrutiny of Perry Point veterans' hospital. Col Ssweezey named next year’s host town. The parade drew crowds as 1940s era veterans praised the Veterans Bureau and defense funding.
About 13 000 to 15 000 farmers and family members from across Washington county gathered today for the annual Farmers Picnic under the Washington County Farm Bureau. The day featured a 1 30 p m tournament, a noon luncheon, speeches by Mary M Ristau and Henry Holzapfel, musical acts by Evening Sun Newsboys Band and Smithsburg Band, and races, contests, and athletic events.
Strikes by both anthracite operators and miners began as trusted lieutenants took posts at fringe lines in advance of the Monday midnight suspension. Weekend activity slowed. reports from the anthracite region say the 158,000 miners already influenced the walkout. Maintenance workers will be paid retroactive raises if suspension extends.
Paris reports Finance Minister Caillaux will sail on the liner Paria September 16 to begin debt funding negotiations in the United States. He will be accompanied by one expert. the rest of the French mission follows on September 19 or 23.
Pauline Livingstone 24 former Nashville stenographer and Sweetheart of Irving Schlig the flying bootlegger was held for questioning today in the double slaying of Schlig and pane sler near Ashburne flying field. Jewelry seized links her to stolen goods lists as investigators probe profits from robbery and safe blowing. Police plan vault searches as clues are scarce and the public is urged to ignore stray notices amid scattered school and business notices in the city.
The two day convention of the Auxiliary of the American Legion ended with the unanimous election of Mrs. Francis H. Birely of Baltimore as department president. New officers include Mrs. B. Snyder, Hyattsville. Mrs. William Lafferty, Baltimore. Mrs. Charles Houck, Frederick. and other posts. Miss May Durkan declined the nomination.
Chicago dispatch reports Colonel William Mitchell, former Army Air Service head, claiming an American super airplane capable of nonstop Paris flight with a ton of explosives has been perfected, but government permission to test it is withheld. He says planes could fly to Peking with a Nome stop at 113 miles per hour for 66 hours. He criticizes old military minds and mentions his route from Detroit to Fort Sam Houston. City Market prices and New York stock opening details follow, with grain prices listed for Baltimore.
Geneva visitors cope with cramped quarters as Mrs Woodrow Wilson plans a visit while tenants fight for a leased Chateau and hotels fill. In New York Kissel cites alimony and bootlegging income. August Leggren honeymooning with 18 year old adoptee. adoption rescinded. Mrs Ford returns to New York with 100000 in jewels, claiming 80090 winnings in Deauville. Dr Murphy warns powder puffs worsen hay fever. Agriculture clarifies frankfurters sauerkraut pairing. Miss Fay Lanphier named Miss California at Atlantic City pageant. Hash highlighted as popular dish in a chef contest.
Between thirty and forty persons were injured in a head on collision between a trolley car and a motor bus in Camden New Jersey. The trolley struck an on switch crossing to a track in the bus path. Thirty were taken to West Jersey Homeopathic Hospital and others treated at the Emergency Hospital of the New York Shipbuilding Company.
Deputy State's Attorney Rowland K. Adams spoke to a Potomac Club gathering in Grice building rooms last night. He addressed a perceived crime wave, free speech issues, and America’s standing abroad, praising the Potomac Chile as a leading local organization. He noted its value in informing citizens about government at all levels.
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