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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1926

Page

3

Diaz Troops Defeated in Major Loss Report

Washington dispatch reports a severe defeat of President Diaz forces in Nicaragua with American naval aid to the Liberal side. Details cite two corps of 2,000 each and high casualties, including 71 wounded. Managua communications indicate Mexican and U S involvement shaping the conflict as Bluefields surgeons treat the injured.

Washington Dac Wtyll Nemlagia Daz Urnowa Dlix Sacaza Tron Mexico di Voops Plant Almnagus Associated Press Nicaragila Fetava Va Facta Adalya Chit AFT Street Padeo J. Zepeda Sucasa Mexico City Managua Diaz Litasel Tal Bare Bluefields Lag Porlns Bluefields-in Eustorican Navy

Sharp Decrease in Lumber Orders Reported

New York December 1 reports show a sharp drop in lumber orders for the week ending December 24. The National Lumber Manufacturers Association notes production slowed by Christmas workdays and related factors, with many mills suspending or curtailing output due to weak demand and labor constraints.

New York Shinwone Ordora Lie National Lumber Manuwfactureye

Daugherty To Be Tried Soon In Bankruptcy Case

Turbulent docket lists United States Attorney General and others as involved in fraud charges against Daugherty and Milo. Jurors summoned. Littleton and Soper named as attorneys. Bankruptcy and divorce actions appear, with judges and locations cited in the filing.

Daugherty SMW Dial Ithe Martin W.littleton Merton Liesiinenday

Bank Clearings Show Gain In 1926 Total Rise

Bank clearings for 1926 show an increase of 1,484,187.33 dollars or 3.23 percent over 1925, figures compiled by John B. Koltsen, manager of the Hagerstown Clearing House Association. December clearings reached 3,468,561.45 dollars, up from 3,446,854.51 for the same month last year.

John B. Koltsen Hagerstown Clearing House Association

Captain Wilmins to Seek Blind Spot in Arctic

Detroit reports Captain Meo Hubert Wilmins plans a second Arctic blind spot expedition next spring using a Detroit built air plane. The craft aims for nonstop 1890 mile flight from Fairchild to Point Hope with a 600 mile Maltaver range, seeking go graphical and rolevrdglogical data in a polar region believed between Alaska and the North Pole.

Detroit Dec Meo Hubert Wilmin Arctic Detroit News Pol Herrun Sonratic Yen Bielson Richard Byrd North Pole Tuna Maltaver Iy Taginott Range Alaska Ngrih Pole

Cousin of Two Presidents Dies in Washington

Obituary notes Mrs. Dita L Slaghenhumpt a cousin of Presidents Martin Van Buren and Grover Cleveland. She passed away at 2 40 this afternoon at her home. Services will be held at Saint Pittsburgh with Rev. Wovitil of Saintlisburg presiding. Survived by one daughter Miss Laie L Slaughenhwipt. Burial at Saintlisburg cemetery. Local residents recall her family ties and long church membership.

Dita L. Slaghenhumpt Wishow Dames Skengheihaupt Butthisburg Martin van Buren Grover Cleveland Puraddivey Aptian Slaughenhanpt Menber Chucel Uw Diughler Thy Ter Sinlitisburg Lateran Howl Sintagburg

Nashville flood nears fifty six foot crest as damage rises

Cumberland River reached a 56 foot crest with the flood waters advancing downstream past Nashville Tennessee. About 900 refugees were relocated and damages top two million dollars as homes washed away and water inundated lawns and streets. High water marks appeared in nearby towns and suspension bridges suffered washout damage.

Nashville, Tenn, Dee. dl Cumberland Old Hickory

Railroads Set New Record In 1926 For Track Expansion

Railroads reported a record year in 1926 with more miles of new track built than any prior period. Texas led the state totals with 1,005 new miles, surpassing 1925 by 301 miles as Illinois and other regions also expanded. Interlocking block systems and automatic control equipment were widely installed, with about 80 percent of the Interstate Commerce Commission orders completed. Capital spending for improvements reached $878,000.

Chiacgl United States Texas Soul Movida Tailes Inc Bow Tecms Interstate Commerce Commission Croielit Gars Aguinet

Credit Purchasing Trends Shown In 1928 Court Records

The piece notes a surge in buying on credit for automobiles in 1928 and a rise in court filings since 1925. It cites 2074 contracts in 1928 versus 7929 for the era, with the Register of Wills reporting the largest year for fees and 1152 papers handled compared with 3182 in 1825, detailing wills, admrs, accounts, sales, and debts.

Arew Tecords Gnerewee

Quiet New Year's Eve For Coolidges

Washington observers report a subdued New Year’s Eve as President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge plan a quiet capital celebration. The White House intends small gatherings and private reflections, with no formal public festivity expected in the nation’s capital.

Coolidges Capital Washington Ab Coolidge

Decision Hits Power Of Interstate Commerce Commission

A federal panel led by Judge Kinbrough Stone of the U S Court of Appeals and judges Otis and Reeves of the federal district court here set aside a commission order valuing the Kansas City Southern railroad at 49 million dollars for ratemaking purposes and permanently enjoined the commission from filing any valuation on the railroad property.

Kansas City Interstate Commerce Commission Kinbrough Stone U.S. Court of Appeals Otis Reeves Federal District Karegay City Southern Railroad

Wife Files for Divorce After War and Infidelity

A Wisconsin man reports his wife pursued another man during his World War I service. The article notes her alleged affair, the husband’s return and effort to reclaim his name, and a custody dispute involving their two children. Legal action proceeds in Annapolis Valley and nearby jurisdictions.

Blocked seating effort aims to shut Benktor and Smith ally

Fragmentary report notes a seating fight to bar Benktor Dee and Frank L. Smith from Mlupia with Seyatoe Wemryi and Asbirst in Ari wont Tuva. It mentions campaign contributions from the public and oath saving enclosure tied to Smith, who led the twin Utilities Commission.

Trin Vici of Gang War Ends in Truce and Aftermath

Disrupted report details a gang war truce ending with a police investigation and reprisals. It notes the body of a murder victim found in an abandoned house and references reprisals and investigations, with local officials vowing action. The article mentions hotel changes and political meetings as broader context.

Fire loss in Hagerstown at decade low heightens city safety claims

Fire loss in Hagerstown for the year is among the lowest in ten years, with estimates under $26,000. Franklin Maisuck of First Hose Company reports 154 alarms answered, an average level, and no major fires. City fire department pride centers on equipment and disciplined service.

Hagerstown Lingerstown Tke Prank! Maisuck Delvers Mose

Latin America troubles cloud New Year's horizon

Washington eyes peace in Mexico and Nicaragua as liberal reforms take effect and the American backed president in Nicaragua faces military threats. Despite U S involvement American diplomacy has yet to secure decisive results, with Nicaragua seeing U S troops deployed and Washington remaining neutral. Mexico remains under watch as new regulations loom at midnight.

Washington Swerlvun State Department Latin America Mexico Nicaraga Tig Nicaragua Neek

Two youths charged with murder in suburban Chicago

Dee Cinagh and James Urteia with Thom e McWane were charged at Cook County jail for the murder of two persons, Frederick Tell and Maria Blang, after leaving a church service and a taxicab ride. A double death sentence was imposed. McWane, 20, showed no evidence of firing the fatal shots.

Cinagh Dee Jtames Urteia Thome McWaue Jan Judy Suburhan McWane Ayho

Liberty Bell Greet 1927 New Year at Independence Hall

Historic Independence Hall to welcome the Liberty Bell, as a deep toned bell in the tower marks the new year. Mayor Kendrick’s wife leads the procession while authorities aim to prevent hotel revelry and enforce prohibition with city police instructed to curb violations.

Philadelphia Duc Independence Hall Sy Mia Wreelams Kendrick Lolels Entes

33 Percent Cut For Open Shop Miners

In Moundsville West Virginia Dee 33 percent wage cut for open shop miners was announced today by Ren Prat Hin Moat Ca company miniger. The move follows export demand collapse tied to the British miners strike and market conditions. A gangster slain in Chicago during an alleged jewelry heist rounds out the readable fragment.

Moundsville Dee Hin Moat Ca Jie Tokurh Miniger Une Naines Bor Franklin Company

New Year Notice From The Daily Mail

The Daily Mail states there will be no issue tomorrow as the season extends limits for patrons and friends. A note invites readers to turn to another page where a gun adds to an interesting record of the year 1606.

The Daily Mail

United States denies Moscow recognition talks report

Washington says no approach or negotiations have taken place with Soviet officials on recognition during the year. State department flatly rejects Moscow story. President’s message cited. call for genuine restitution of confiscated American property remains.

Washington United States State Department Moscow Department Congress Russia

Col Henry A DuPont Dies At 88 In Delaware

Col Henry A DuPont former U S senator died at home near Wilmington about seven o clock this morning from a heart attack. He was 88 years old and a cousin of Senator T Coleman DuPont.

Wilmington Del Henry A. DuPont United States T. Coleman DuPont

Bar Association to Honor Sam B Loose

A special Washington County Bar Association meeting convened at the Court House law library. A committee led by Lord Harshman to draft resolutions on Sam B. Loose’s death. Members will attend the funeral at St John’s Episcopal Church in a body tomorrow before 11 o’clock.

Washington County Bar Association Court House Samus B. Loose Lord Harshman Loose 3D John's Episcopal Church

Noisy and costly welcome planned for New Year in New York

New York plans a lavish New Year celebration with major hotels and night clubs sold out. Curfew exemptions and relaxed enforcement are noted, while venues advertise high cover charges from 16 to 40 dollars and meal and drink prices. Theaters raise prices. reservations at top hotels expected to fill, with big crowds anticipated.

New York Broadway Indaabiona Petics Chester 2 Christimay Cave Roger West Mabe

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