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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1925
Page
5
State engineers outline a program to widen and upgrade roads during the coming year. The plan covers maintenance and construction projects, detailing routes, funding steps, and schedules as officials push for broader infrastructure improvements.
A trial in Washington state ended with a verdict favoring the coal company. The lengthy case involved conflicting claims over anthracite supply and production methods. Court records show the company secured a decisive win, with damages and penalties clarified in final judgment.
The University of Maryland Glee Club tours Williamsport and Hagerstown with performances for high schools. A dance follows the Hancock event, and tickets grant admission to the dance. The group, on this regional tour, is praised for its entertainment value and local reception.
A fragment from a 1920s era newspaper notes President Coolidge avoiding public discussion on child labor. The piece mentions unofficial informants and later plans to amend or clarify actions, with no direct intervention observed. Named entities are unclear due to damaged text.
Motor Vehicle commissioner M. Schoeder stated yesterday that about 73,006 drivers lack 1925 licenses. The figure highlights a registration shortfall with no proof of misuse, as yet.
A court hearing is set as the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone case proceeds toward a completion reply. Tonight a meeting of the ??? committee is planned at 7 o'clock, with local civic groups discussing the matter.
William H. Bchlotterbeck former farmer near Hagerstown dies at Springfield of general debility at age 82 survived by widow elect daughters and three brothers. Funeral Thursday at 6 o clock from Helmal home with services by Rev Dr Harms. Interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. James Penner three day old son of Mr Mys Murry Trenner died this week funeral arrangements pending. Beetha M Andrews died at the local county hospital age 40 survived by husband, one daughter, one brother and one sister. Funeral at St Pauls Church on Wednesday at 2 pm with interment at Rose Hill Cemetery. data Bixler Eppley dies aged 84 at Mount Vernon Apartments from pneumonia. Survived by wife Martha and two sons four daughters and other relatives. Funeral plans to be announced later.
The OCR fragment notes Friday dates in 1925, Palm Sunday parade set for a date affected by Friday 13th superstition, and other calendar details. It mentions Easter falling April 12, Monday, February 23 holiday, and holidays like Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving timing, with school holiday notes and an inauguration day reference to Coolidge.
The pay increase bill faced a veto showdown with a pivotal Senate test vote falling short of the two thirds needed for passage. Administration allies tried to force action by recommitting the measure, while supporters argued the bill should stand or be reconsidered on its merits. President Coolidge pressed for a veto sustainer and alternative postal increase, but the administration’s substitution effort failed 62 to 39.
Berlin reports Allied note sparks protests in German press over Cologne evacuation delay. Tageblatt calls it a cheap pretext. German press accuses Allies of brutal force while denying U S Navy recruiting visit details and noting a hog cholera case near Hagerstown.
In St Joseph Michigan 18 year old War ren a Morford was jailed on a blackmail plot to raise 90000 from J G Wells and 36000 from Waldo V Discounts to aid his father former mayor Ab len R Morford. Judge Charen M White sentenced him to two years in a tonal. The elder Morford left for health reasons years ago and later faced arrest for robbery. Grange to Install Newly elected officers to be sworn in at a meeting on the hebl wniarrow avenue. The ulcers wen: merken last November.
Local notice lists a pigeon auction at 168 South Polume Avenue Salt Cal with a January 16 start at 10 80. It also mentions target shooting at Dorsty Terns elora to be held by W L French and Adv.
A historic health notice outlines a growing grip outbreak in Hagerstown with symptoms including headache and sore throat. It warns of potential pneumonia, bronchitis, and influenza, urging prompt treatment and detailing Vicks Vaporub usage and the Tankettle method for inhalation therapy.
Lt Pepersack a noted commander of the State police in Tlagere town seeks the captaincy. Applicants will be tested by State Commissioner Oliver G Short in February. The vacancy followed Capt Tieger Williams’s resignation in November.
Jan 6 report details Ruth Kendig shot in front of her home as taxi driver W B Mitchell rushed her to Grant Hospital. Police seek Fred Witmer as suspect. Kendig unable to provide full info. Also notes Beaver Creek Community Club meeting postponed to February 6 and M F Gillan of Hershey Co. recovering after appendicitis surgery.
The Maryland Anti-Saloon League backed Edmund Budnitz for reappointment as Federal prohibition director. George Crabbe announced the move, stressing enforcement must remain apolitical. Budnitz denied stating clear pro or anti prohibition leanings.
New York markets report railroad stocks strong industrials steady domestic and foreign bonds steady call money at 3 percent grain steady copper oil cotton and foreign exchange firm. City market lists apples from 1 to 1.60 per bushel celery kale spinach lettuce and other greens priced. grapes cranberries carrots potatoes and sauerkraut noted with varying cent per unit. Baltimore grain opening shows wheat red winter at 1.87 to 1.80 export, other wheats and rye trading with mixed quotes. Local quotings from Hagerstown list sugar and produce values with references to regional corporations and Sunday events at Colonial House.
A morning blaze gutted a building after flames spread rapidly through the hallway, with firemen saving nearby structures. Police question Norbert and others to learn if enemies prompted the fire in what investigators deem a possible arson case.
Washington January 6 United States not prepared to defend against aerial attack says Major General Mason M Patrick chief of the army air service before the house committee. He cites lack of planes organization and coordination. He notes 10 000 Liberty motors thousands of planes can be rebuilt but pilots must be trained and aircraft standardized. He urges commercial aviation support to build a reserve for national defense.
In Springfield Missouri a wife is found dead with bruises on her body in the Englensok apartments. Douglas, a prominent attorney, and head of the SpringMaid auto club, is to be questioned as an inquest is arranged. Police say the couple had alcohol before retiring Sunday night.
The notice lists several building permit projects including Stottoy Company at 33 Went Antietam afrost for a 16 by 20 oxygen lant structure, George B. McC at 05 Soh toma atreet for a 16 by 16 parage, Spang N. Gaines at 620 Washington avenue with 10 by 18 addition, Fred Bloom at Rose Hk avenue and Howard Street for a bungalow, and Mia Athalia Downey at 1000 Hamilton Nowlevard for a brick house 26 by 47. The entries reflect ongoing construction activity across multiple parcels.
Woolworth reports 1924 sales of 215 million dollars, up 11.4 percent from the prior year’s 4165 million. December sales totaled 45.0 million, about 3.39 million higher than December 1943, with 1368 stores operated and 103 new openings during the year. The company had 62 locations under lease for 1925 expansion.
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