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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1928
Page
5
London December fifteenth reports King George, fatigued by illness, showing a steadier pulse after two operations to drain purulent fluid from the base of the right lung. He slept well last night and officials say the king’s condition is satisfactory with no renewed distress. Portsmouth reports silent prayers from the public as the monarch continues his care.
Di Valeria opens a perfume shop in New York after starting one in Paris a year ago. An American company has been incorporated at Albany. Clifford B Harmon of New York proposes a national air police force. In Cavetown, Richard Dommel bids for honors as champion hog-raiser after killing two hogs weighing 515 and 508 pounds. Edward Baechtel was head butcher.
New York dispatch reports Dr Horatio B Williams of Columbia University planned to photograph Moran's heart immediately after the electric chair cycle at Sing Sing. The experiment aimed to record heart movements and test resuscitation methods, but a minor accident halted the setup. Williams indicated the project might proceed on a future occasion.
Senate actions include rules committee meets and a bill on prison goods sold in-state. Agricultural appropriation discusses measures for war. Packers and Stockyards Act prior to House committees. Indian affairs and rules committees hold routine meetings. Boulder Dam bill passes Senate 61 to 11. Napoleon contest winners to be announced Monday.
Harry Ellsworth Bishop four, son of Mr and Mrs William Bishop of near San-Mar, died yesterday afternoon of croup aged four. Survived by three sisters Har ry Koontz Hagerstown Goldie Minnie at home. brothers Charles Harvey Junior at home. Funeral Sunday 2 pm from house, U B Union Church Mt Lena, Rev DeShields officiating. Interment Beaver Creek Outkard cemetery. Card of Thanks from children for kindness shown during mother Mrs Mary J Pike’s illness and death.
A local appeal urges readers to test the philosophy of giving by supporting the Salvation Army Fund. It cites a Hagerstown businessman's habit of giving and finding joy, noting the blessing of giving over receiving and inviting readers to enroll as a Big Brother or Big Sister by calling 104, with discretion on home privacy.
Chicago December 15 Herald and Examiner investigation cites a far reaching plot to buy and sell school contracts. State's Attorney John A Swanson and school board president H Wallace Caldwell began questioning several individuals named in stenographic notes from the newspaper. A broker Roy W Ammel who represented cut stone contractors aided the effort to win school work long monopolized by Terra cotta makers. A dictograph in Ammels office captured talks with supposed intermediaries as officials were urged to award contracts. The paper says underlings boasted of money from Ammels group and planned a total looting of the educational system through public work contracts.
Advices from Bucharest say two violent earthquakes lasting several seconds struck the Maresesci region at 6 26 am. The populace was frightened but no damage was reported.
The University of Nevada football players reject a 10000 dollar offer from merchants for athletic scholarships and for a coach salary, preferring to avoid any taint of professionalism. Special notices invite contractors to Painters Hall for an open mass meeting on December 18, and events by Royal Neighbors and local adverts promote prizes and oranges.
Richard James a 17 year old pilot who visited Hagerstown earlier completed a transcontinental flight at Curtiss Field New York begun October 30 in San Francisco. He aimed to win a $1000 prize for the first under 18 to fly solo across the country. He faced forced landings poor weather and damages delaying the voyage. James flew from the west coast to Columbus Ohio where he joined a second plane piloted by Martin Jensen. Jensen also landed in Hagerstown and inspected the local airport and plant.
Dr William B Morrison a prominent Hagerstown physician aged 62 died suddenly from a heart attack at his home 157 West Washington last night after returning from a Washington County Medical Association event He had served as county physician and was active in medical and fraternal societies He leaves three daughters Mrs Doris Malloy of Washington DC Mrs Vivian Duncan of Alexandria VA and Miss Jane Morrison and two sisters Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 o'clock with a requiem mass at St Mary's Catholic Church interment at Rose Hill Cemetery
New York December 15 Violent swings dominated the market as high priced specialties again led mixed price action. The general list showed alternating weakness and strength amid weekend readjustments by speculative accounts and a tug of war between speculative forces for price control. Volume was moderate signaling limited public participation. Chicago Great Western Preferred set a multi year high among railroad stocks.
Markets furnished by W R Spielman Co show grain prices with open high low and close figures for Dec Mar May wheat and corn. Entries list forward numerals and percentages for wheat and corn alongside dates and the Wareham Building address.
Gillie Biller, named by Mrs Bridet Farry, a hotel maid, is alleged to have acted as pay off man in Rothstein murder. Biller has been indicted for the crime and is being sought by police.
Baltimore dispatch reports E Brooke Lee of Montgomery seeks the House of Delegates speakership amid a Baltimore city bloc backing Francis P Curtis of the Second District. The Democratic caucus is set for January 1 as a contest for party influence unfolds with city and county support shaping the outcome. The piece also notes Elks services, a grand jury appearance by John Philip Hill, a Frank Sprecher award, and unrelated foreign notices.
Federal Prohibition agents probe a Pasadena ring tied to a millionaire attorney and two actresses in distributing 300 cases of luxury liquor. The San Marino estate served as a hub for wealthy clients in Pasadena, San Marino, and Hollywood, with 10,000 cases reportedly moved in six months. The operation allegedly received backing from a millionaire and involved legal protection and merchandising help from the noted figures.
Small classified note offering magazine subscriptions as Christmas gifts. Includes contact line with phone and identifiable merchant J L Ramey at Ady. Reads as a local ads blurb suitable for reader to inquire.
Moorhead, Minn. December 15. A 31-year-old man paid a dollar for alienating Mrs. L. J Bowman from her 66-year-old husband. H. C. Boyle former mayor and justice of the peace of Clyndon faces a $25,000 suit by Dr. Bowman after Boyle wrote poetry and love lyrics and sought Mrs Bowman’s hand in marriage claiming the husband grew mentally unbalanced. The defendant called the suit a scheme to obtain money.
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