01 Feb 1913
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1913
Page
1
A Minite Report details Orvick, candidate for City Commissioner, arguing against halting the plant project. It notes debate over council reach, finances, and whether voters should decide the plant’s fate. The Mail supports Orvick and questions council overstepping authority and the project’s future.
A garbled OCR passage references a water plant fire, a wanted desperado, a dog shot in a manly confrontation, and various named persons including Cipriani, Catto, and Walter Belt. It mentions London, Turkish delegates, and foreign affairs, with scattered notes on protests, orders to leave London, and shop window damage.
Article fragment describes plans for a gas plant expansion near Newark Day area. Mentions construction, funding of about 1,000,000, promises of capacity around 6,000 gallons per day, and a timetable aiming for operation by July. References to promoters and a new company tying into the Cannon Company and possible land option.
Five workers at a Union Bridge cement plant were arrested for working on Sunday amid dust and unrest at the large facility. Local authorities report protests and tension at the site with no appeal filed.
J M Jamison's will leaves about 95000 to 1000000? The bulk of property to be split between two brothers and two sisters, with Miss Parern Jamfoon of Luray receiving a larger share. Fanny Horry long time housekeeper to Jumteon household named in will. Estate includes residence warehouse and railroad interests in Florida and other holdings.
The West End shows rapid school growth with 1758 pupils six years or younger, 70 children likely to apply, and 22 rooms averaging 52 pupils. Principal Albert Postenvarger cites new child labor law boosts attendance. Winter Street building draws pupils west of the WV. Fire code improvements completed to meet needs.
The court denied a new trial motion in Cumberland against B&O for $10,000 injuries cited when a team was struck at a crossing. Jury returned verdict for the defendant as the city tax collector reported misstatements about funds. reporter identity noted.
A storm wrecked the wireless pole in Middletown and toppled utility lines. Crews rebuilt the mast, about 40 feet high, with a temporary fix replaced by a sturdier structure near Cape Cod coastal station.
Fragmented OCR reports Henry Laws and others discussing Congress and corporate control, predicting the end of express mail monopoly as parcel power statutes pass. The Marylander and Burton are mentioned in a debate about policy shifts and potential business disruption.
A northern city district hosts a proposed survey for low grade iron ore. Reports say civil engineers crossed the Potomac into Berkeley County and began work from Willimmaport toward Martinsburg and other towns. Details of the project’s purpose remain unclear to observers tracking the plan.
The Marcelin express company in Maven makes drastic cuts, discharging 26 employees from the main office and 12 from a branch. No final wagon counts are given, while post offices face added supervision as July collections lag behind.
The Western Virginia Atlantic Line reports closing a deal for southern Florida acreage at Parl Covington clearing the way for a Balmare railway terminal project. Completion would allow a new network with an estimated cost well over 9 million dollars, though the current cataloged cost stands near 3 million.
Change in business activity reported as NM Fel Gueelty, formerly with Bloom & Co, enters the general merchandise trade of A 3% Hefman at Williamsport. Mr Holfwian purchases a debt portfolio from Itnyishurt Boushtoy & Co, with several parties connected to the deals.
Fragmented OCR lists autographs of General Grant and Ulysses S Grant Jr. from a historic page. Names include Gen and Re E. Les with notes about framed pieces. Text appears damaged with scattered phrases and unclear lines.
A fragmentary report notes West Virginia growers preparing for next year but omits full figures. The text mentions larval, warehousing, and an early year timeline, though details are unclear due to damaged source.
Ployd Young, longtime timer at Washington Va, prepares to move his family to Hagerstown where he has been employed.
A new business venture by two young men, Brown and Musselman, plans a four story shop at No 9 Washington Street offering safes, writing desks, machinery, auto parts and repair services. An opening date is set for April, stock arrives mid March, and the firm invites public inspection once ready. The American Express Co recently relocated from No 4.
In Huntington an apparent suicide epidemic claimed three young women. Two succeeded after attempts tied to love disappointment, while a third remained alive through the night. Eden James, a one year old, and Muud Wilson, about one and a half, died shortly after ingesting carbolic geld. Ruth Watts, a one year old, faced likely death as well. The James girl appeared to be from a prominent family.
The weekly business on Irandidy Street is sold to TD Beaguater and his son Ralph, who will run the operation. The new firm plans adding a new corn and other improvements with an elaborate electrical supply setup. Ralph Bragantey has been in Mississippi for several years and is now located in the garage business.
A partial window partition was installed at Stone baker Co. in Willian port near the Washington County Bank. J M Miter built a tweatery frame building for undertaking and dwelling opposite the bank. Three masons received the Master Mason degree at a special communication of Ferlertishly Lodge in the Mananie Temple.
A Meckley bakery blaze in Shenandoah Hilltown district endangers the Meckley family but a courageous engineman lifts a family from danger. Neighbors report a quick response by Shenan doak pink Hagerstown fire company and the blaze damages a brick building, bakery fixtures, and household goods valued around twenty five dollars.
A court report describes a Montgomery County shooting where Jeno Byely was killed by Witter Tell during a family dispute at a gathering. The only witness, a Black aunt named Carter, relayed that Bert and Tverly had prior trouble and that Tell fired the revolver as he left the room, the victim dying shortly after.
Jumbled report describes veterinary actions against hog cholera and a fire at a residence on Dixon Street. Police and fire units reached the scene by telegraph and extinguished the chimney fire as gas flowed into service. Local authorities investigated the ho rence with reference to state officials.
A partial and garbled report notes that TH A Carley established a regular routine for handling a matter in York. Judges Mesare W We McCinay Joseph Aurdowk and Howard Jygrnia are named, with unclear roles. The fragment mentions a potential hold or holdover in the case.
A hotel blaze at the Lites House in Keadyaville was spotted at 2:99 by a passerby and quickly fought by staff and locals. Firefighters and residents, including Hubert Nhowans and Ida Jones, helped douse flames after several back vents released smoke. The fire damaged about five feet of a building corner before crews contained it with water. No serious injuries reported.
A stove fire at Union Pride in a small workshop claimed the life of Zotin Lyin. He was employed as a yard denman by the Wells company and was found dead after a blaze sparked by an overheated stove. A physician arrived but he was already dead. The incident occurred at night and the room was filled with smoke before the fire was extinguished. The victim, described as a young man liked by his colleagues, had been employed about eight months. His body was removed to a Wellsburg establishment and later to his sister in Wellsville, Vermont, with another resident living in Harrisburg.
In a chaotic confrontation at Dr. Bier Landhan's office, Elbahells Baty, daughter of John Slate, fought to free herself from a doctor and attackers. A knife flashed, lacerating hands and causing panic as bystanders aided the injured and police responded. The incident occurred amid a citywide scene of unrest and ongoing reports on public works and local politics.
A garbled OCR fragment with scattered names and phrases. The text includes scattered references to people like Veedariek, Griese, Gout, Braud, and Lee, but overall content is incoherent and fragmentary, lacking a clear event, place, or date. No coherent narrative or reportable item can be derived from the readable portions.
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