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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1927
Page
6
Cars crowded the county as residents hunted for Christmas trees with their autos. Washington County boasted abundant cedar and pine trees, drawing hundreds to the mountains. Dealers reported strong demand though prices stayed near last year with top cedars at 76 cents and spruces around, while average trees sold for about 50 cents.
Elmira Goodhue, mother of Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, was at Dickinson Hospital in no better condition after a relapse in her illness. She had a fairly comfortable night but remained tired with a slight temperature rise noted over the weekend and this morning.
BUZZAR S BAY Mass Der 1 The Pugs Sagamore and Towana bring three pontoons from Brooklyn bound for Provincetown to assist in the rescue work of the submarine Suwiken. The tugs and pontoons passed through the Cape Cod shortly after 16 o'clock this morning.
Aiea Isabelle Deerer of 232 N Mulberry Street slipped on Saturday afternoon and fell down stairs, breaking her left wrist. Merle Melitte, a Carnegie Mellon student in Pittsburgh, is spending the Christmas holidays at his home in Williamsport.
Obituaries report Addie Doyle wife of D W Doyle dying in Maytown aged 42 11 17 with survivors including daughters Mrs D L Harisy Mrs Lillis Wade Mrs Sue Miller and Mrs David Bear and brothers John and Charles Gross funeral planned for Tuesday in Maytown Also Ruth Stover former Washington county resident dies at Nelson Ti with word received by Mrs Russell Seibert George White a prominent business man dies suddenly with funeral at 3 40 pm at his Terrace home officiated by Rev Jones and Dr Beatt Wagner burial at Rose Hill Cemetery Christmas party by Catholic Daughters of America in Junior Mall Tuesday 245 pm with rewards prizes admission 20 coins
Many residents face delays in obtaining 1928 auto tags under new rules. Vehicles must be taxed before December 16 to receive perforated tags. Tax collectors note late payments hinder card processing, but perforation will occur upon presentation if taxes are paid.
Police held three men after a raid on a scene tied to the Marian Parker case. Barnaman and Long faced charges as investigators pursued a killer whose letters and threats led to a massive Southern California manhunt. Police questioned many suspects as a reward of over 60 thousand dollars remained for the kidnapper slayer.
At the annual meeting of the Charles Tawi Hyak and Light Company board last week Lestoy R. Baker was unanimously elected Secretary to fill the vacancy caused by the death of A. Grant Richwine who had held the post for several months. D. S. Hughes was reelected president and G. Hughes reelected treasurer. Fred Sprecher reported being shot while the farmer along Western Pike fired during a search for a Christmas tree. Sprecher and a companion had roamed the farmer’s land when the farmer opened fire.
A Salvation Army appeal invites contributions to support humanitarian work. The message urges readers to consider giving to improve lives and advance a higher plane of living through aid and community service.
A scanned listing shows volunteers and donors for the Salvation Army Ladder fund drive, detailing names of supporters and organizations contributing various sums. The long roster includes individuals such as Joseph C. Byron Victor M. Oushwa and many clubs, lodges, and businesses with cash gifts ranging from small amounts to hundreds, all supporting the charity drive.
The College of Cardinals was split with 33 non Italians and 30 Italians after Pope Huaath secret conclave. New cardinals named include Archbishop Kowlett of Quebec and Archbishop Sexmay Saens of Puagosal, among others. The allocution noted four cardinal deaths and Cardinal Billot's reevaluation, with anticipated talks on the Homem quea ton, the Holy See’s stance toward French Catholic nationalism, and the Mexican situation.
Pangborn Corporation reports a total employee and company contribution of 250.00 to the Salvation Army Fund. The letter notes every employee in Haocretown participated, even those who had already given through churches or lodges, praising the Salvation Army’s work and signing by Thomas W. Pangborn, President and Treasurer.
A Senate inquiry charges Hearst papers with distorting official documents from Mexico to provoke war rhetoric. The lengthy letter from a senator accuses Hearst of undermining public trust and implicating officials and journalists in a scheme to mislead Americans about cross border tensions. The debate centers on the reliability and intent of published documents and stories.
Harry J. Cox, 55, longtime leather industry figure and brother of Leslie M. Cox, was buried Thursday at St. Marys Catholic Church in Medford after retirement last summer. The Medford plant closed in respect, with city and business groups attending along with the Masons and engineers, Boston Athletic Association, and town officials. He leaves a widow, a son, and five brothers: Leslie, Warren, William, Hert, and another Cox in Philadelphia.
Willis Luther longtime head of the Weather Bureau dies at 71 in Pasadena California after four months of illness. The obituary notes his 18 years in office and wide regard among meteorology institutions.
Reported death of King Ben of the Lim colony amid secrecy and ongoing receivership battle. Mary Purnell, the so called queen, and other faithful mourners at the colony as reports describe the final days and withdrawal orders. Death cited as due to inherent lung problems amid a tense leadership crisis and legal actions surrounding the colony.
A week in Annapolis highlights Governor Ritchie hosting a Christmas party for local children, debates on coroner appointments and centralized systems, and discussions with Maryland National Guard recruiting plans. The week featured regional political leaders, court and bar trustees, and appointments to election supervision boards.
Creasy Company, long established in Louisville, will open a Cumberland warehouse soon. R B Mowen and a company official visited Cumberland last week to discuss the project with the local erasers interested in the venture.
Turkeys will be sold Friday morning from the old Market House location. Ramacciotti's at Photo Street advertises a large variety for holiday selections with quality cuts and reasonable prices, inviting patrons to shop their Christmas assortment.
The court reconvened but adjourned remaining unsettled. The Cumberland case was continued with the trial postponed. it is uncertain if the jury will be recalled for further duty as proceedings remain open and unclear.
A court inquiry described the S-4 incident as a likely accident with Admiral Ghorlea F. Hughua, chief of naval operations, stating the guard was not to blame and that the event was unavoidable. Deaths include J. T. Cooper, originator of patent medicines, after an operation in Dayton, Ohio. Christmas advertising solicits Kenny's Java and Miller's, with holiday trees and wreaths offered by local markets.
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