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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1925
Page
5
A fragmented report details Wisconsin events as factions clash over party control in Congress, with Republicans and antiwar factions reeling from contested nominations and party expulsions. The melee reshapes affiliations and signals shifting support ahead of key votes.
In a May hearing, the accused was granted bond on a theft charge following police reports of loot recovered from a home search. A letter, found by officers near a garage, linked to the suspect, was discussed, with a unrelated death noted in the same night.
In a sequence of tragedies a fourth death in a week is reported involving Mrs. George Biles whose address is listed as mind avenkri ra dis vehume fla shed Just melt. The epidemic among Tigers is noted as the cause for the deaths of GH and the children in the family. The twin sister of the previously deceased child died last week. Funeral arrangements are announced with services to be held at Base TG Cunetery led by Rev. G1 Rider.
A sailor from Wy aged 88 was reportedly lost overboard near Ashington after a distressing incident. The center notes an ongoing search as authorities coordinate rescue efforts and review weather conditions.
An added prize of 15 dollars in gold was awarded for second place in the Herald Mall Popularity contest as the event nears its conclusion and the competition heats up.
Winter Field at Miami will execute an aerial demonstration with an experimental craft. The pilots will maneuver at Dayton and Miron, aiming to gain permission for a dawn to dusk flight between Belfridge Field and the Pacific coast, a 1300 mile run. Twelve airmen head to Florida next Friday, then to Langley Field for a Miami appearance as part of War Week demonstrations.
King George VI has been ill with a bronchial ailment for several weeks and is reported to be improving. The improvement was officially announced at Buckingham Palace, indicating a positive turn in the king's health.
Death notices report Rev A A Kerlin longtime Sharpsburg Lutherans pastor dying after seven months illness at 84 years 7 months 27 days survivors include wife a daughter Kate Cronlye of Virginia and son Albert Kerlin of Philadelphia funeral Monday at 10 am at Sharpsburg Lutheran Church officiated by Rev Remsberg and Rev Ashby. Jenny C Houpt of Boonsboro dies in Towson at home of daughter Omar S Smith after brief heart trouble age 87 with survivors including son Peter Toapt and five sisters. funeral Monday at 2 pm with burial at Boonsboro cemetery.
Card of thanks from Blanche P B com for sympathy after the death of husband and the memory of mother Irena Harrison. Poem lines speak of graveside flowers and eternal remembrance with hopeful farewell and missing her presence.
Two bandits robbed the State Bank of Barnhart Missouri near St Louis this morning and it's believed they took nearly all the cash. A hastily organized posse pursued them toward the city.
A Washington County Farm Bureau gathering at the M C A discussed nominating committee results and March elections. A proposal to hold next year’s State Farm Bureau meeting in Hagerstown or College Park was debated. St Paul’s United Reformed Church plans a musical service with orchestra, choir, and solos led by H. Seiss and W. Kling.
New badges and shields were received by Chief of Police Thomas Jr at police headquarters this morning. Emblems are being distributed to officers today. The shield design is larger with four securing fasteners and the badges are bigger than the old ones.
Edward Himmler of Allegany County faces murder in the first degree with the trial slated to start Monday morning. Indicted by the Allegany County Grand Jury for the October 31, 1924 killing of Fred Jenklb, the case features about 75 expected witnesses from both sides and is projected to take three to four days. Starting today Lindsay's offers a luncheon site service with candy and soda at 568 Polomoe St. Ady.
The article traces Lent from early fasting periods to forty days of Lent and Sundays, noting changes from early church times, councils, and adoption by Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches. It highlights self denial, restraint, and contemplation of Jesus' sacrifice, with the Hagerstown Ministerium recommending proper observance and services.
News of President Ebert death shocked Germany after a long illness. Chancellor Luther will govern until May elections. Ebert, born 1871 in Heidelberg, rose from poverty to lead republican Germany amid wartime and postwar turmoil, with flags at half mast and a cautious cabinet response.
The Kalpits of Pythias Band led by Rector Wreston Turner will give an 8 o clock concert at the Pythian Tin today. The program may continue if the public shows appreciation for the band. Monday will feature a parade to the armory for the Knights of Pythias Bazaar.
The most important week’s development was higher money rates following a sharp decline in surplus reserves at New York banks. Federal Reserve Bank of New York raised the discount rate from 3 to 8.2 percent, signaling demand for industrial funds while suggesting stagnation in many industries. Stock markets recovered, with gains in railroads, motor shares, sugar, and steel, aided by merger prospects and strong January data. Hog prices rose seventeen to fifteen cents to 13. per hundredweight, the highest since wartime.
Baltimore February 28 grain quotes show Wheat No 2 red winter spot at 1 97 per bushel and No 2 white spot at 60 cents. Rice and oats quoted in local market notes with irregularities and typos.
Zion Chorus directed by Miss Inabella Becken presented a varied program at the Catharan Church Sunday in Williamsport. About thirty five participants performed folk songs and arias, with strong spots by Lana Cheney and Grace Brane, who received encores. Rev H F Bink and Elizabeth Liskey gave solos, and a reading by Miss Stone braker of Hagerstown drew praise.
The fishing period runs July 2 to November 80 with certain species restricted to rod and line. Dip nets are largely prohibited except for bait in designated waters and under treaty terms between Maryland and Virginia. limited usage remains in the Potomac River under specified conditions.
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