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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1924
Page
2
The Sleeping Sickness issue surfaces as the Sewerage Commission plans to quit after finishing work. Officials debate resignations by January while weather and material shipments may push completion to early February. Mayor Bowman and contractors clash over control as the project nears finish.
A group of seventeen prisoners were moved from Brae Ridge Transportation Company jail to the penitentiary and Halls of Correction after sentencing at a local court. Sheriff Duffey and a deputy escort executed the transfer on Sunday. One inmate, Corn Ntekla Wilkingon, received a four year term and will be moved due to new female prisoners being housed at the penitentiary.
Hiram Pawling father of Mrs Arthur Towson of Smithaburg died Saturday night at the hema in Kunte ngton Long Island of an advanced age. He was a son of the late Admiral Paulding and a grandson of one of the three captors of Major Andre during the Revolutionary War. He is survived by a widow two daughters Mrs Townon of Smithaburg and Afra Virginian Dritta of New York and A gon Atram Paulding at home.
An explosive blast at the Hart residence in Mount Penn Pennsylvania today ignited a fire that destroyed 12 automobiles and caused more than 40000 dollars in damage. Irvin F Hart reported the incident and authorities began an investigation into the cause of the blast and ensuing fire.
Secretary Hoover told a national conference on street and highway safety that a wide plan is needed to cut traffic deaths from about 28 600 annually. He cited pedestrian victims and reckless driving by a small minority of operators as major factors and urged uniform regulations and broad education to reduce crashes and property loss.
A long dormant illness called slospiog sickness reappeared nine years after a similar case. Mrs. Nelkirk, of North Potamaguwhaet, is under a doctor's care after sudden drowsiness led to deep sleep. Officials say there is no public alarm and the disease does not appear contagious, though its exact nature remains uncertain.
William LaSalle of Los Angeles, a vaudeville performer traveling to Albany for work, was robbed of $210 by three men after stopping on a state highway near West Friendship between Frederick and Baltimore. A revolver was shown, LaSalle’s wallet and his wife witnessed the incident, and police were alerted to seek the trio.
Nelson Porin has sold his interests to the Berkeley Glass Sand Company near Berkeley Springs Morgan County West Virginia to Henry P Bridges Baltimore a member of the company. The price paid was not made public. The transfer area includes the Ports borough from the mountain where Mr Bridges may spend his leisure.
The Department of Labor reported wholesale prices rose an average of about half a percent in November compared with October, while remaining under half a percent higher than November of the previous year. Food articles led the rise with a 1.15 percent increase, and clothing materials, miscellaneous commodities, cattle feed, leather, wood, pulp and wrapping paper all posted over one percent gains.
Barry Morrill was captured at a Black home near Princess Anne after shooting Deputy Sheriff Dryden and wounding Constable Carey. A mob risk prompted guards to move him to Baltimore. Chimney fire at 200 Hager Street was fought with chemicals.
In Cromwell Oklahoma a historic oil boom town suffered a major blaze that began yesterday morning and consumed most of the business district. Looting occurred as flames raged. Authorities investigate reports that arson may have started the fire near Murphy Dance Hall. A man’s body was found in the ruins and two dance hall girls are missing.
Forecasts indicate an initial drop in temperatures by Monday followed by continued cool conditions. A brief moderation to near average temperatures is expected around the middle of the week, with overall unsettled conditions persisting into the period.
Report notes Milton Alger, previously sentenced for non support, was to be returned to Satray Virginia after arrest. He is said to be wanted in Luray as a capian. Alger failed to post a $500 bond, claimed to suffer a recurring attack in court, and was briefly revived after a window was opened in the corridor.
Washington December 15 A bill introduced in the House by Rep Forello Laguardia Republican of New York would grant an annuity of 5000 annually to Mrs Woodrow Wilson widow of the late War President. Miller posted a $900 bond in a Fut. Tory court proceeding this morning on a charge of carrying concealed weapons.
Real estate dealer Lancelot Jacques of Amtheburg reports extensive Cocoa Florida activity. He handled two of November’s largest Cocoa estate sales including a $75,000 corner property at Brevard Avenue and King Street and the Cocoa property across from the Methodist Church. He plans a new street opening and future development on the Baptist Church site.
Authorities search for trace of Belchar Ritderes a missing Indian child in connection with the kidnapping of Miles Hertha Ntuagrove a 16 year old student from Okemal High School Oklahoma. Local officials coordinate with federal agencies as leads are pursued.
Washington December 15. The administration’s new postal rate plan to raise 49 million dollars from advanced charges on third and fourth class mail parcels will be linked to the pending postal salary bill and introduced as a joint measure in the Senate tomorrow. Senator Sterling of South Dakota, Republican chairman of the Senate Post Office, announced the plan this afternoon.
A two year old boy named Dennis Koogle from Rose Hillavanuo was injured when a needle fell from a bed and penetrated his foot. He was taken to the hospital where doctors removed the needle and attempted to extract the embedded part.
Washington desks report Senate investigators found extensive tax evasion totaling millions, tied to improper amortization and waiving of claims. Senator James Couzens of Michigan leads the probe, inviting public suggestions to simplify Internal Revenue procedures and statutes.
A mysterious illness spreads through parts of Pennsylvania killing hundreds of chickens and turkeys. Dr T H Munce notes swelling and coloring around the heads of affected birds. No cases yet in the local area as dealers monitor poultry closely.
Jimmy Murphy, once killed two months earlier in Syracuse, is posthumously declared winner of the A A T championship after Culver City race. Bennett Hill won the race at Culver City speedway and set a 1.68 18 2.6 mile record for 260 miles, while Murphy maintained a national lead with 1546 points despite the finish.
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