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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1926
Page
5
A chlorine gas explosion at a St. Auban chemical plant kills nineteen to twenty eight workers and injures many, with six French men among the dead. The cooling temperature spike is blamed. hundreds faced exposure as 1,600 workers labored nearby and the explosion occurred near a 20,000 kilogram chlorine tank.
The westishard storm left towns like Chicago and Minneapolis paralyzed as record lows of three below zero chilled residents. Fifty families were forced to flee fires blamed on overheated stoves and finances. Fifty two fire alarms rang by midnight amid drifting snow. Locomotive stalls crippled rail and ships. a Milwau kee ferry broke after icy winds. Eight people died in the storm’s reach across the northwest and heartland states, with two frost deaths reported in the corn belt.
Congress meets discussing rivers and harbors bills and harbors aid. Senate hearings unfold on defense issues tied to Fall Doheny conspiracy trials and interior agriculture supply measures in the House.
Hartford, Conn. Dec 14 French light heavyweight Share Pegulihan died from a fractured skull after a ring bout with Elmer Friedman of Boston at the state fair last night. Pegulihan collapsed in the eighth round. Friedman was held by police. The Frenchman, substituting for George Lamson, had complained of butting but fought on, taking and giving heavy punishment in every round.
Java news reports that 19 natives destroyed and 27 European and Dutch homes damaged in Tegel neighborhood near Tegel, with one injury. Fog blamed for two railroad accidents and train delays. Separate brief notes mention a Pittsfield girl’s rabbit leash trend and Mrs Roosevelt Robinson heckling a speech by Greed in New York.
Obituaries report Mrs. Mary Moore widow of Colonel TL Moore dying at 23 in Sharpsburg with two sons and several siblings. John H Knauff, 65, of Antrim township, Franklin County, dies after a July incident. survived by widow, eleven children, sisters and brothers. Sarah Kathrine Bowermaster dies near Shippensburg after illness. funeral held December 6 at Grace Reformed Church. Emma A Grove of Welsh Run dies at Wayneboro Hospital from heart trouble. services to be held near her residence with church officials.
Neighborly support and friends are thanked for kindness shown during the illness and death of the mother. A brief acknowledgment from the family expresses gratitude for prayers, visits, and assistance.
A six ton elephant from a winter circus in Quenemo Kansas escaped and was cornered in a field near here. County authorities organized a posse to capture him after Din mold wrecked farm buildings and frightened residents. The animal injured no one so far, but efforts to drive him into sheds failed and he was left in a ravine for the night.
Maryland reformers vow a tough stand in the General Assembly to block repeal of Blue Laws restricting Sunday theater and boxing. Theater interests press for repeal or a statewide referendum, citing Maryland and national centers where Sunday performances are allowed. Hagerstown officials back boxing shows and seek wider prohibition in nearby counties. Local Christmas ads note community activities and shop notices in December.
A seller promotes large diamonds of equal quality at lower prices, urging restraint on purchases until a selection is required and highlighting their money saving values. The message emphasizes getting more value for less money than elsewhere.
In the Fall-Doheny oil conspiracy trial the defense wrapped up rebuttals arguing no taint of guilt in Edward L. Doheny's loan of 100000 to Albert B. Wall while Prosecution contends the loan was part of a scheme to defraud the government. Hogan urged jurors to weigh Doheny’s honor and character as he pressed the jury with questions about Doheny’s guilt or innocence.
The Pennsylvania railroad placed orders for 16 000 tons of crack material and the Norfolk and Western has ordered 2 000 steel hopper cars split between Virginia Bridge and Iron Co and Rablon Steel Car Co. Walter Lutman, former city patrolman, was arrested for driving while intoxicated after a collision, but his charge was dismissed. Building permits were issued for a garage at 120 Vine Street, a restaurant at 205 Elizabeth Street, and a pigeon loft at 1018 Rose Hill Avenue. Mrs N Q Freeman, 77, widow of a Methodist minister, believes it is never too late for education and has enrolled at Northwestern University.
The Norfolk and Western completed automatic train control and signals on 108 miles of single track, following upgrades inspected by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The system prevents rear end and head on collisions if an engineer becomes incapacitated or ignores signals, enforcing speed limits and signaling in the cab and in the engine room.
Hollywood reports Charlie Chaplin rest on a resort amid a work stoppage at the circus set used for The Circus. His attorney says the star is recovering from strain after recent marital turmoil with Lita Grey. Nearby, thefts hit Keedysville area with multiple chicken raids on Edward Line and George Wyant farms. County roll Margarite advertised by Ernest W Miller at 150 dollars.
Friendship Lodge No 84 A I and A L elected Robert H Brindle as master and J Lloyd Harshman as prior master with Guy B Metkan senior warden William J Ardis junior warden Charles Johnston secretary Cheater Lays treasurer and Harry 4 Hutton tyler Officers will be installed in January when past master Hartman will receive a jewel A second Mason Lodge in Hampport chose Hart M Hoffman worshipful master Leyter G Cottrill senior warden James L Madison junior warden Diomert M Hoffman secretary and John B Treming treasurer
Twenty three ultranationalists are arrested during an anti band demonstration in Paris as the French foreign minister arrives from Geneva.
Col Ned M Green the deposed dry administrator denies diverting government liquor for its own use during a San Francisco trial.
Residents voice strong criticism after the city cuts down a row of willow trees guarding the entrance to Rone Hill cemetery. Neighbors argue the trees were valuable and warned removal would make the area more dangerous, claiming safer alternatives were not properly considered.
Youths accused of breaking into Black Rock School House stealing a small sum of money and destroying books including a Bible and equipment in the class room. The incident prompts warnings to students and reviews of school security.
Beaford Del Wright, a 34 year old Black farmer, was captured by state and county officers after the Sunday murder of Mrs. Mary Butler in Seaford area. He confessed at the hearing saying intoxication influenced his actions. He is held in Georgetown jail without a hearing.
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