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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1924
Page
5
11 year old high school student Richard Wilson was freed after a brief jury verdict in a slaying case. The 12 jurors returned with a not guilty verdict after a short deliberation, marking a record speed for such a serious matter.
The article notes under average contributions to aid Y, about $6000 to fund eight more program efforts in the building. Only about $40 has been received so far, with a likely shortfall around $4000 needed by April 20. The Plaque Committee was tasked to plan raising the funds as directors toured the building and scheduled multiple meetings at various times with different groups.
A rally and class initiation will be held tonight at 410 Tha Moone hosted by the Modern Woodmen of America with visitors from other cups expected. Notable attendees include Supreme Organizer Ralph Fr Johnson National Wort Hauaskarl and State Deputy William McCaffrey. Dent Claes was arrested on a larceny auto charge by Deputy Kaylor, held on a February grand jury action. Cline was held on a Mt Etna Road farm and released on own recognizance after a preliminary hearing before Justice Middlekant.
Department bulletin says turkeys will be scarce this Christmas while cranberries are plentiful. Federal agricultural statistician John G. Denese in Baltimore reports 17 states indicate numbers will reach about 75 percent of 1928 levels due to a cold wet spring and high mortality among young chicks.
The club organized at last night’s meeting and voted for a Board of Governors. Terms run three years for Aldenderfer Hershey Cochran and Wangborn, two years for J Howard Cochran, and one year for several others including Dr Victor Miller Emmett Gann and Phil Reval. Officers to be elected at Pot day evening with committees to adopt a covenant.
The petit jury was dismissed until Friday morning after court opened due to an abscessed tooth. Several defendants, including Dunn, Long, and Myora, faced larceny charges for theft of tubes and rims valued at $64. Myora pleaded not guilty, others pleaded guilty. Cases of non-support, carnal knowledge, and related counts proceeded. updates indicate most criminal cases may be disposed of by Friday or Saturday.
New York reports Avery Rockefeller son of Percy A Rockefeller and Miss Anga Mark of Clayton Mark family married secretly in autumn 1923. They have an infant born August 30, 1924, now abroad in England with their child. The couple eloped to complete schooling, without family objections, and are acknowledged as grandchildren of James Stillman and a great nephew of John D. Rockefeller.
A Hudson County Grand Jury sat today with indications of further indictments including national and municipal officials and Federal prohibition agents. It also returned 11 indictments against William B. Griffin of New Jersey for bribery and related charges against Weehawken police, including Harry Stearns, and police captain Charles McNaines.
President Coolidge grants Brig. Gen. Smedley D Butler a one year leave of absence to remain director of safety in Philadelphia. Official White House note states the extension was granted reluctantly.
A reward of $40 is offered by PRILE & Learh for information leading to the apprehension of those stealing lighting along Virginia Avenue and the adjacent road work. Warning signs are posted at night to alert motorists as several lights have been taken, creating danger on the roads.
British defense of action in Egypt voiced by King George VI in a parliament speech. Court hearing for Carl Richards on a paternity warrant. juvenile court handling for nonsupport. Sheep attacked and four killed on Gratton Downs farm near Williamaport. City Market prices listed for apples cabbage pears eggs potatoes butter and other items with variable figures.
New York markets show varied results with industrial and railway stocks strong while cotton and grain sectors are unsettled. Grain openings list wheat and red winter prices near 1.66 with No 2 white at 1.40, and local farm price quotes mix flour bran and dairy items with several feed and milling products noted.
Frigid winds sweep from the west as a new winter wave grips Chicago and the Midwest. Temperatures plunge, with Chicago at 18 degrees and Wend to Lincoln, Dew Moathaa, and Winnipeg reporting subzero readings. Denver records 2 degrees above zero as the cold front moves eastward.
A trial in Los Angeles centers on the man of many marriages accused of killing his latest wife. Details question infidelity and impunity as the defendant faces a single jury. Also noted are marriage licenses for Lester S. Lawers and Ethel M. Tuck.
Waynesboro Maryland line to Franklin County property owners and users winpike petition led to county purchase of the Lesterburg Pike for 25000 dollars. Toll gate between the city and Pennsylvania to be removed after sale confirmation and property turnover. Court proceedings cited unsettled appraisals and an appeal, with immediate action anticipated.
K Quay Newcomer of Mount Vernon was injured on returning from a three week trip when a car trunk lid slipped and struck his right index finger. The finger suffered a cut and severe fracture while a Standard Lunther Company representative from Birmingham witnessed the accident. Dr W Cambell treated the injured hand.
Building permits listed for Harry C Springer at 828 Cheatant Street parish parcel to Sum mit avenue and South Boulevard for a brick house valued at 4244. Max Q Tanner at 486 McDowell Avenue for a 6 by 16 addition. Mr and Mrs Fred Bloom at Harman Avenue and Church Street for a payment of 42025. Georga Manius at 605 George Street for a 1ixth shed. Deep red and sapphire colored velveteen fabrics noted as popular for daytime dress.
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