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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1927

Page

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Bowman says date will be set shortly for public conference

An open hearing with Mayor Charles H Bowmen and City Council on the taxpayers request will be held early next week in the council chamber. The meeting aims to discuss the feasibility of ending or economizing the present county light plant project and potential tax increases. The taxpayer committee insists the interview seeks clarity on the scope and costs of proposed municipal improvements including the water plant and other projects.

Charles EH Bowmen Council Chamber Dad Mon Tezpayers’ Committee Bawwont Potomac-Hilgan Company Fie Sila Durpons Yaxpayers’ Committee Etty Newmarket House Ralotta Anil Anil: Count Squaetliehu Metor de Minor J. Vincent Tambon Charlee Jipazar Tobias Phidluy A. Waiter Beker Tha Requeete

Had To Make Money And Did

In New York Mrs. Alice Foote MacGougall rose from poverty with an invalid husband and three children to build a restaurant chain. Beginning with direct sales, she later opened a stand for notices and wastes and now runs a business generating over 2 million annually. She recently signed a 360,000 annual rent lease for 20 years, despite believing it unwise for a woman to be in business.

NEWS

Flu Toll Grows Across Europe and Britain

A bulleted report from the League of Nations health section notes flu deaths in England and Bulgaria with over 100000 cases in the period. London reports rising severity while Bulgaria records about 400 deaths and higher infection rates. Japan and Czechoslovakia show slight rises as Portugal, Hungary, and other areas report increases.

Odnaya England Bulgaria League ‘of Nations Doglam London

Prohibition raids hit Greenwich Village venues

New York police arrested Beven lien and Worg on liquor violations after dawn raids on midtown and Greenwich Village restaurants, nightclubs, and show landmarks. Agents seized liquor sold in late venues. several managers and workers were detained while some patrons were not charged.

New York Bevenlien Worg Creata Broonich Degarpy

Injunctions Halt Action To Close Three Broadway Shows

New York reports temporary injunctions stopping actions to close three Broadway productions. The court orders delay pending trial, with details on the theater owners managers and the upcoming proceedings. A verdict is anticipated next week as hearings continue.

Dean Hearing Spurs Wave of Charges at Belmont

Raymind Deen of Shepherdatows fired several pistol shots at a girl at the Belmont hotel in West Antie ton. He faces arraignment in city court this afternoon on disorderly conduct and related charges amid testimony about purchases and a confrontation with Norris brothers and others.

Raymind Deen Shepherdatows Trotel Belmont Antieton Toomer Hower Dean Waa Bower Janes Slye Anlon Dean Norris Brothers Teta Coldwell Violet Arties Donn Wan Slye Tha Ater Herald Dean Monary

Teacher And Her Sister Injured In Car Crash

Miss Mia Downs and her sister, both teachers in Williamsport schools, were slightly injured when Mrs Downs’ automobile skidded on a road near Downs ville and overturned. They were en route to school and were rescued by passing motorists and taken to a hospital for treatment.

Mia Downs Williamsport Mrs Downs Tin Downs Ville Rts

Supplee Refuses Night Warrants in Prohibition Case

Baltimore report shows United States Commissioner Supplee declining to issue night search warrants for saloons cabarets and night clubs. Deputy Commissioner Herbert argues refusals would shift raids to daytime and force saloon keepers to quit by lack of liquor supply, amid claims agents act vigorously to curb illegal outlets.

Baltimore Fou United States D. Frank Sipe Plee Yupfies Snoopera N. al. Minare John T. Herbert Supplee

Board of Supervisors to use public buildings for poll places

Annapolis February 11 The Board of Allegany County Supervisors would be required to use public schools or other buildings at no cost for polling places under a proposed bill. Delegates Jeffrer and Jeffrer support selecting a building without charges. charging would be a misdemeanor with up to $400 fine. County offices would direct to place public buildings at the disposal of the Supervisors.

State House Annapolis Hlestton Supervisors Allegany County George F. Jeffrer Fle BIH Board of Bles

Cowboy and Indians Killed in Battle on Reservation

Report from Washington dated February 11 describes a violent clash on a tribal reserve near Pucaly Wo. Several Native American and Cowboy participants were killed in two separate engagements. Proceedings mention Hamlin of Quincy Massachusetts and appointment of Vincent Si Monton to a prosecutor role amid unrelated New England assignments.

Albuql Raul Pucaly Messasa Abbuautrang NEW Day Washington Web Hamlin Quincy Chile Vincent Si.monton New England

Plots to Flee Maryland Prison Thwarted By Guards

Baltimore February 11 prison authorities thwarted a bid by two inmates to escape the Maryland Penitentiary. Thomas Foran 22 and George Bailey 24 seized while leaving the dining room were found with homemade daggers webbing and hack-saw blades. Foran convicted of murder in 1923 and serving life with two accomplices, Cross escaped earlier and was later hunted by detectives.

Baltimore Congress Maryland, Penitentiary Thomas Forau Ite Tormer George Baile Brigin Guarda Foran Bailey Ned Liberty Easil Brison Philadelphia Cohen East Baltimore Claude Dobbe George Cross Cross

Railway Head Takes Plunge From Window

Sil, Cal Feb 1 Ay Baward W Chambers Chicago presi dent of thido Topeka and Santa Fe railway plan orator feg to his death from Hospital window after seizure of temporary insanity He was 68 and had served 49 years with the railroad He jumped from his bed to a window and died moments after attendants moved him back to the room. He had been director of transportation for the United States Food Administration during WW I and later head of the United States Railroad Administration under Adoo and Hines.

Sil Brancisco Cal Ay Baward W. Chambers Chicago Thido Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Feg Chamberg United States Chaibors Mr. Chambers Chambers United States Food Administration Inter Wau United States Railroad William Adoo Walter D. Hines Cen. Exul Railroad Hig

McCormicks May Reconcile Differences Reported

Herald tidings report an impending reconciliation between Harold F. McCormick and Edith Rockefeller McCormick. Claims cited that both sides favor a settlement while divorce terms loom, amid family tensions and possible custodial arrangements for children Pymler Muvinl and Mathilde. Gary to quit soon. Currency shipment disappearance noted aboard Steamship Columbia.

Chitage Herald Tid Asaminer Taray Harold F. McCormick Edith Rockefeller AfoCormick Ganna Waleln McCorpimnick AtuCornick Pymler Muvinl Mathilde

Five Robbers Seize Biscuit Co Payroll in Chicago

In Chicago on February 1 robbers seized nearly $10,000 from National Biscuit Company employees. They fired shots to threaten workers, but police in pursuit recovered the money after overtaking the robbers and forcing the abandonment of their car.

Biscuit Co Chicago Tional Biscuit Company Wal Thote Hplavp

Army Lieutenant Held for Passing Bad Checks in Multiple Cities

New York February report says U S Army First Lieutenant Russell Chester Worthington, deserting Fortress Monroe, is charged with passing 22 bad checks in cities including Philadelphia and New York. He admits two offenses at Ritz Carlton and another hotel, claiming urge for high life. Worthington from Cleveland, enlisted ten years ago, commissioned in 1918 as quartermaster at Fort Monroe.

New York Russel Chester Worthington U.S. Army Fortress Monroe Fuliis Governor's, Island Worthingtonia Qnites

Maryland Delaware conference on legislative talks proposed

A Maryland General Assembly joint resolution calls for a conference with Delaware legislators to discuss micro theories and boundary issues. It outlines appointing a Maryland select group and four delegates to meet a Delaware General Assembly committee, noting fees and border entry rules.

Annapolis Maryland Delaware Maury Mound Dulaware

France Studies Coolidge Naval Proposal at Foreign Office

Paris reports indicate President Coolidge’s proposal on naval arms reduction is being studied. Officials say the plan remains tentative until full implications for League of Nations activities and potential disarmament conference outcomes are clear.

Paris Coolidge Prenel Foreign Ofc League of Nations

State House Reported On Sunday Closing Bill

Delegate Melvin Fine of Baltimore fourth district said a proposed bill to restrict Sunday business, including gas stations, could proceed. He noted opposition and support from lawmakers, with Senator Ambrose Kennedy aligning with Sunday closing motion. The measure aimed to limit sales on Sundays to enforce a closed day.

State House Annapolis Ila Melvin Mike Baltimore Fourth Bill L Ine Petparert Spotsar CaBing Tail Alers Fine Gail Ambrose “J. Kennedy Baltimore Kine

Millionaire Buried In A Pauper's Grave

A fragmented report notes a millionaire buried in a pauper's grave. Mentions a figure tied to Culitar ie heir to turer torres SAWN, with unclear ties to De George Lillagas and the Thbcorshiy of Culitar. Details about dates, places, and exact relationships are obscured in the OCR text.

WI XV He Houy de George Lillagas Thbcorshiy Culitar Turer Torres

Britain signals readiness to cut armaments in line with Coolidge

The British government indicated acceptance of Coolidge's naval disarmament plan and urged early progress at Geneva. Downing Street welcomed American efforts, noting favorable press and public support, while seeking clear acceptance by other powers. Japan already plans to accept the proposal for a new conference on naval reduction.

Associated Pres London Coolidge Foreign Office Great Britain Associated Pross Lord Balfour Washington Cookdge Geneva Downing Street Continental . Com Continental United States Japan Roky Oo Coolige

Hog carcass noted at Shockée station market

A 834 pound hog was killed near Shockée's Station this year, described as the largest log in Ting- Bold Misérkye. The record lists weights of 83 pounds, 50 cans of lard, and 742 inches of sausage. Frank Skater acted as head butcher with assistants listed, including W.H. Mong and others.

Loog Shockée Frank Skater W.H. Mong Agr Hollenberger and Son Pilchard Gur Levrés Samuel Beard Alfred Mebels Anns Dotynini Jospit G. Mobs R W. Mong

Youth Loses Finger In Circular Saw Accident

Russell Sheeley, living with his father J C Sheeley on the Bryce Layman farm between Leitersburg and Waynesboro, sustained severe injuries to his left hand when a circular saw struck his finger. The index finger was amputated and the thumb was broken.

Russell Sheeley J.c.sheeley Bryce Farn Leiternhyrr Waynesboro SMMI Thom

New York Telegraph Purchase Reported in Scripps-Howard Papers

A scrambled brief notes a reported sale involving Scripps-Howard Papers and the New York Telegram. References to New York publisher names appear garbled, with fragments suggesting a court opening on Monday and a Monday morning anticipated event.

Scripps-Howard

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