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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1922
Page
2
United States may be barred from Genoa Conference by France over opposition to land armament limits and German reparations. Paris stance risks sidelining America from the European economic talks as Washington weighs its observer participation.
Britain will accept an American Senate reservation to the four power Pacific treaty, excluding Japan from the treaty’s protective scope. The decision, learned from high British authority, aims for a prompt ratification by the U.S. Senate.
Cumberland January 7 William Wats gad an orphan living with Miss Rose Welsh in the county alleges a whipping by teacher Miss Zambower at Bald HH School Just over the line in Pennsylvania. Injuries were treated at Allegany Hospital by Dr J F Taphel. Maryland authorities pay tuition in some cases. County Superintendent Edward F Web was notified. The boy claims he was punished for disobedience and his aunt Miss Walsh says the incident caused little stir and the school closed yesterday.
Washington January 7 1922 President Harding will host a White House dinner with Home Senate administration and party officials to discuss the Republican legislative program for 1922 and its likely impact on the fall congressman elections Key attendees include Attorney General Daugherty Secretary of War Weeks and party stalwart JosiahDafaros
Special to The Mall Cumberland January 7 a midnight blaze at the Bayer Grocery Company Building on South George Street and adjacent to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad leveled the four story structure. Loss placed at 200000 with half the space used by Cumberland Manufacturing Company which also suffered about 26000 in damage. Firefighters from Central and South Cumberland responded quickly but the blaze overwhelmed the building.
Dublin january 7. J McGrath the treaty whip predicts the Dail will reject the treaty by at least two votes as a close vote looms in the national university meeting. Leaders on both sides threaten resignations if their side loses and Esmonn de Valera may seek leadership again on a republican platform.
Harrisburg reports state and local police baffled by the fatal shooting of Daniel Pierce, 54, found in a half built bungalow with four bullet wounds. His wife Tillie Plarca, injured at home, is hospitalized in serious condition after a brutal assault. authorities pursue leads as details remain unclear.
In a meeting held yesterday evening the Knights of Pythias Band of Williamsport announced the elected officers for the year. President Paul H. Harsh, vice president G W Corbet, treasurer John A Conley, secretary Adair J Harsh, assistant secretary O J Waever, director Norman A Groves, librarian W Horsthorst.
A can of dynamite with a burning fuse was found on the ferryboat Habana in Tufted Prere Hayaona. A steward on the vessel washed water over the bench and uncovered the device before it could explode, potentially blowing apart the ship and harming hundreds. The incident caused injuries to a brakeman from Hanover and disrupted travel as investigators searched for suspects.
Investigation at Hagerstown Fair Association election found no opposition to D H Staley for president. Mish denied opposing Staley and possible rival Tennants for secretary posts. Polls opened 1 pm and closed 4 pm. ten directors to be elected. Other items include building permits and a private note on Mrs Bell illness.
Paul C. Clifford, born Worida, accused of forging a $360 Georgetown check, was arrested at his South Prospect Street home by Deputy Sheriff Bill Thurston and Burns Detective Charles Dietsch. Clifford reportedly eluded capture across the nation before being taken into custody with local aid. He admitted knowledge of related matters and will await Georgetown authorities.
The Japanese government sent a strong protest to the Chita Government regarding documents they claim show opposition to the Kruanco Japanese agreement. The note demands retraction of the exposes presented in Washington and warns that negotiations could be halted if the accusations are not corrected.
Five great powers including the United States Great Britain Japan France and Italy approved Me Root's plan to ban poison gas in warfare. The conference anticipated formal adoption by Britain and similar action by the United States and Italy with France and Japan expected soon. Mediation of the Shan tung dispute appeared to hinge on further talks as Chinese and Japanese negotiations reportedly broke off overnight.
Nicolai Lenin will attend a Genoa conference in March to discuss economic rehabilitation of Europe with premiers and possibly the United States. British Prime Minister Lloyd George seeks assurances that Russia will join the talks, with Lenin and Foreign Minister Toblitcherin to appear in person. The U S was notified of the invitation via Ambassador Harvey.
Mrs Julia M Driscoe denied in the morning that Hotel Hamilton was to be sold or that bids from two parties totaling 250000 to 300000 were delaying a sale. The rumor mentioned a possible million dollar hotel to be erected and a several month hold up.
United Press reports a writer of poison letters terrorizing Chicago's gold coast mailed a box with a nine revolver and six cartridges to Mary Garden of the Chicago Opera Company. The sender vowed to use three cartridges against Garden and hoped her body would float down the Chicago River. Police and federal agents, convinced the writer is a mentally unbalanced woman, have waited weeks on similar notes directed at social leaders. Authorities guard the homes of those targeted by the letters.
A. Bord McDowell, a farmer from near Lemastara in Franklin County, died at 8 PM yesterday at his home after a harness removal accident. The 61-year-old church member and deacon of Morversburg Presbyterian leaves a wife and two daughters.
Reported tense in Pittsburgh Iowa as leaders discuss confer with Senator Wiltia before appointing officials amid graft concerns. Mayor McGee and Vines appear involved as Crews conte awaits state control outcomes and the political weather grows intense.
Washington local county association plans a 2 PM meeting in the Greg Jury room of the Mt Jay Court House to discuss the Maryland Ecultural Society convention in Baltimore. The policy for the association will be reviewed and the local stance on Maryland agricultural incorporation tested for the coming year. About 20 to 30 local members are expected to attend.
Lawrence W. Gerth was acquitted on the murder charge of Horace Brown, with the trial held before Judge John and a jury in the United States District Court. The proceedings featured a long jury deliberation and expressions of surprise at the verdict.
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