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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1925
Page
6
The House moves to pass its own postal bill as talks focus on raising postal rates by the end of the week. The Senate recitation and White House stance shape the draft, with administration pledges to press for broad funding and future expenditure limits amid fears over costs.
The page describes a severe diphtheria outbreak in Nome with warnings about a landing phase near a location west of a river. A warplane reportedly arrived to speed relief while a rescue party and stranded travelers, including a daughter, faced danger. Several dogs were frozen during the journey, with four badly affected by the cold.
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam as a quick remedy to quiet coughing fits. It claims the balsam soothes inflamed membranes and ends persistent coughing, offered for 50 cents at all stores.
Judge Your or Yourtes faces scrutiny as a hearing on the Carter family case yields no decision this morning. Neighbors previously confronted allegations about the parents, Irene and the matter, with aid from local charities and police. An examination of her brother and Charles, aged eight, is scheduled tomorrow, as the court awaits a ruling on their affairs.
The Magis trate heard that Constable Nel Wort aided in quelling drunken brawls at Red Mans Hall. Weaver told of drinking at the dance and was released on promise to avoid dancing. Dancing in Red Mans Hall will be discontinued for one month as the Bald Eagle Tribal decision to rent the hall for that length of time. Residents claim promoters pushed to continue despite opposition. The dispute split lodge members over whether to halt or continue the dances. Results of the trial will be watched with interest.
Henry G Daertels, clever shortstop from Hanover, signs with the Charlotte Club of the Southern Association for next season. Drafted from the Hanover Club by the North Carolinians, Bartels is expected to rise higher as Gardner, former Frederiat youth, covers short for Charlotte. A separate note reports J C Cornell, of Pongborn Corporation, sustaining painful lacerations from a sand blasting mishap while repairing a machine.
January telephone bills arrive delayed by the C and J Telephone Company amid a court dispute over a proposed rate increase. Bills include a note that payment may not cover all charges and that rates conform to Public Service Commission Order No. 873. Final ruling expected next year as both sides appeal to higher courts.
Report of two lawyers considering insanity pleas follows details of a case in which Morton allegedly plotted the murder of his family. Witnesses recount a burned letter and Morton’s trips to nearby homes as investigators probe motive and timing for the Midland incident.
Thirty passengers and members of the crew of the steamer Saigon were drowned when the vessel foundered off Marsahilles Vrance authorities report. The Bleam of Jerusalem, which docked there today, confirms the loss and lists the missing.
In Cave City Kentucky on February 4 the rescue team pressed a delicate effort to free Collings trapped by a sand cave pinioning his foot. The mine crew worked through a narrow snail passageway as they planned a hole in a large stone to release him. Collins, exhausted yet brave, said he had made peace with God and slept briefly as supplies arrived.
The Brooklyn Nationals announce a trade sending outfielder Barnia Nels to Bowton for infielder J. A. Tierney. The agreement awaits Wilbert Robinson's approval as he recuperates in Baltimore. announcement released by Charles Ebbetts from Florida.
A confused clipping misstates Toward Fr. Mowen's participation in a minstrel show. Mr Mowen clarifies it is his brother A Connor Mowen in the act, and the family dispute centers on who is in the production.
The Alsatia Club presents its third and final show of the annual entertainment, expecting a full house. Tickets sold in advance indicate a capacity audience for Oh That Ain’t La Show, with strong citizen support. The chorus, led by Hora, delivers higher quality, while comedy honors go to Spieler, Stouffer, Diener, and Scoop Cost. Interlocutor duties are handled by Dr Crown O Dtelu.
The sheriff admitted guilt in removing several bottles of bottled-in-bond liquor seized in a raid from Justice Tower. The liquor, held as state evidence, was to be analyzed by a chemist. Trials of Manuel Opack and Russell Bennett are set for tomorrow in the Federal court in Baltimore with local witnesses summoned.
The Harpers Ferry Light and Power Company plans reconstruction of a larger power plant than the one destroyed by fire. The adjacent pulp mill will also be rebuilt. The plant previously supplied electricity to Brungwick, Weverton, Knoxville, Sandy Hook and nearby areas, with Potomac-Hollam Company temporarily providing power during the outage.
Family of Mrs. Jobo Cuery, Ady, thanks neighbors and friends for kindness after the death of their baby Leonard. Gratitude expresses appreciation for flowers and use of automobiles.
A faded remembrance marks the first anniversary of Sarah E Lum’s death. The poem laments lost care and enduring love, recalling a mother’s tireless hands and urging her grieving children to find courage as they await reunion.
Fire destroyed Dara No. 56 at the fairgrounds race course in New Orleans leaving horses Mamaud, Fair Grient, Simplicity, Muldraught, Hench Manager and Jolly missing. Authorities believe the racy horses were burned to death.
Carlisle Feb 4 the case of Merlo Copa Harrisburg alderman accused of bribery tied to an alleged bootlegger relagia ends as Copa changes plea from not guilty to guilty. Sheriff Householder’s case expected to be reached tomorrow.
Howard Berry of Fairground Avenue employed by Shas and Logging Company suffers a badly smashed finger while operating a machine. Miss Rose Hall of Mops Avenue, employed at Shop and Logging Company, sustains a deep cut in her finger while pushing a chair at a table.
D H Crmbacher at 123 West Wallington Street Philadelphia takes a special course in poultry and feed work at Jobos Howard’s feed store. The course improves skills in handling poultry and feed operations.
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