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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1927
Page
7
NEW LONDON Conn Dec 20 The mine sweeper Falcon neared the sunken submarine S 4 but high waves and drifting spray kept it from entering position for a diver to reach the torpedo tube. Six men trapped inside the vessel faced worsening conditions as stormy seas hindered rescue plans.
Cincinnati December 20 jurors heard closing state arguments in the Remus murder trial. Prosecutor Hagler pressed for the death penalty for Georga Remus, former bootlegger king, accused of killing his wife Togene last October. Assistant prosecutor Walter Sihall aided the case as the jury began its deliberations. Tomorrow, December 21, is noted as the shortest day of the year marking winter's start.
New Longon Osc 2047 A message from the mother and wife of Clout Grahack N Fitch one of the attc mien in the torpedo compartment of the S-4 was acknowledged this morn ing after it had sent repeatedly for seven hours by the submarine. The message said Your wife and mother constantly praying for you. The nature of the reply from the trapped officers was not made public by officials at the submarine base who received the news by radio.
Harold Hockersmith of West Side Avenue faced a $26 fine in Middletown magistrate court after a dispute over a drive home from Baltimore. His wife testified he refused to stop for a guard and continued toward Ellicott City, prompting a collision with C. J. Meinlivk’s Baltimore car near El Heart City.
The bodies of two unidentified men, aged about 36 to 38, were found in Wopley’s Wood, near Galena, indicating they were murdered last night. One man’s clothing held a card addressed to Invalid McGrath of Dubuque. no letters to McGrath were found. A pocket item showed no clear identifying marks.
Great Britain France and Japan extend their sympathies to the United States Navy Department over the Ililstor situation, reflecting allied concern and condolences amid ongoing wartime tensions.
Auctioneer Joaoph C Snyder presided at Bird inday market where National Tunetech traded at 46.25 dollars and a single share of Kingerstown Paty stock sold for a large amount amid brisk activity at the fair.
Washington December report states juror Edwart 2. Kidwell testified he knew detectives shadowed him during the Pall-Sinclair contempt trial. Government witnesses testified this surveillance supported defense claims that no contempt occurred while juror knew of monitoring. Detected two Burnns detectives followed him.
New York December 20 news reports that Mrs Theodore Roosevelt widow of a former president has become a grandmother once more. A daughter was born yesterday to Captain Archie Roosevelt and Mrs Moguevelt at Sloan Hospital here. The mother formerly Brace and Tuckwold of Boston.
A Pennsylvania passenger train derailed within Warren city limits and its locomotive exploded after jumping the tracks. Fireman McG. Kenrick of Erie was killed. Engineeer Howard Detzgar of Warren was seriously injured. The train was delayed by snow en route from Bris to Emporium Junction as it left the tracks and damaged cars were sidelined.
Joseph G. Butler Jr., a wealthy plat ofist and pioneer steel manufacturer, died at home in Youngstown Ohio after a long career. His family plans a reunion and to celebrate what would have been his 87th birthday. The obituary notes his significant contributions to the regional steel industry and his prominence in local business circles.
The Mayor and Council plan to move police headquarters to the first floor of city hall, vacated by the city market, with discussion at the January meeting. Officials say renovation would enlarge space and save maintenance costs versus the present building, while the Mayor seeks to sell the old HQ to raise revenue.
George Tudor, a butcher on High Street, and Willie Zellers were injured when a wheat truck crashed near a telephone pole yesterday. Tudor was reportedly fatally injured internally. the front wheel caused the accident after a load of meat was being taxed. The truck and security were damaged. no other occupants were hurt.
In Cork Ireland Dee 20 the collier Pearl of Gloucester was wrecked in a violent storm off Kingale Rocks. The captain and four crewmen were tossed from the deck as the vessel broke apart amid the heavy seas. A divorce suit is filed in Hartlepool as part of unrelated proceedings.
A jittery, spellbound crowd watched Lindy inspired dancer MEX CLLY and Vee’s act. The featured performer, tied to Perlnaps and Lindtergh lore, stunned with a bold endurance routine totaling 110 hours and 18 minutes, claiming an era of modern global stamina.
Hagerstown to discontinue city funded construction of new streets. City Council moves to shift two thirds of the costs to property owners when streets are built, with the city covering one third. The plan, already in operation, aims to reduce high taxes by passing costs to benefiting property owners. Further legislative action and local ordinance publication are anticipated.
Christmas gifts for President Coolidge head to the White House as the first turkeys arrive. A 25 pound gobbler is described as a prime specimen for the presidential holiday meal with potatoes from Idaho and red beets from Michigan among supplies coming from across the nation.
A man was killed and seven others were overcome by gas in a Baltimore building. Benson Edwards, 69, suffocated when a gas pipe dropped from a furnace in the Rose Manor apartments at 3219 Waltook Avenue. His wife and son, plus four other women in the building, were affected.
Police guard the home of wealthy manufacturer H. F. Debs after a slTheaters note threatening to kidnap his young son is received. The incident prompts heightened security as authorities investigate the source of the threat and ensure the family’s safety.
Robert H. Cottrill, 32, and Frederick Smits, 07, suffered fatal and critical injuries when Gottin's Chaytokel coach crashed into a tree before Wm. A. Mullenix's home on Courfuss Pike. Cottrill died, Smits fought for life at Endante hospital. The car skidded into a mailbox after traveling at high speed. both men, married Moller employees, were en route to town for a hunting trip.
News item reports Ford planning a visit to the famous singer in Agwilar on May 9 with 8 guests including John McCormick. The event is described as a mix of business and pleasure at McCormack's Moore home as Maile Cormack arrived to spend the holidays.
A Senate committee investigating a $1,215,000 fund linked to Walter States Senators scheduled to hear a new witness today. The hearing centers on the Moxient fund and the alleged charges surrounding it as officials seek clarity from additional testimony.
Milford Calif December 20 The Milford Rotary Club voted to add 500 to the rewards for capturing and convicting the kidnappers and players in the Minilon Painter case a 12 year old boy from Los Angeles A telegram was sent to Governor Young notifying him of the action.
A Los Angeles report traces a youth linked to the Marian Parker kidnapping case. The boy, from Kansas City, attended Kansas City High School and later worked as a bank messenger in Los Angeles. His mother and sister followed him, while his father deserted the family.
A man named Wandling and his wife, registered in a Columbus hotel, were found dead in their room with multiple gunshot wounds. Other guests heard six shots after streams from the woman attracted their attention. Police speculate the man was shot first, with both victims sustaining severe head and chest wounds.
Police reveal an unnamed man from Kansas City, Mo., linked to the Parker murder case as an intermediary. He was a friend of both the Parker family and Hickman, a former bank employee accused in Marian Parker’s kidnapping and death. Detected through aviation slang and a gas attendant’s identification, the suspect’s exact role remains unclear as investigators pursue Hickman’s trail.
The father of the cover charge who despised nightlife but profited from it left an estate of about 250000. Paul Suiin, a restaurant car operator, generated large cabaret charges and now his heirs receive the substantial estate.
New York dispatch reports postal workers who are Jewish must work Christmas so Christians may have the day off. The plan is presented as a favor in return for Jewish workers agreeing to work on Jewish holidays.
Kansas City reports dazed reactions as Hieberton Willan Edward Hickman implicated in the Parker kidnapping case. Eva Hickman denounces the charge, insisting her son is innocent and a terrible mistake. Witnesses recall the boy’s Chicago letter and defend his character amid sensational claims.
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