12 Jan 1926
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1926
Page
1
Washington report cites improper tax free deductions totaling 210 million for amortization of war facilities by manufacturers and miners. Special committee findings urge corrective provisions to prevent further revenue misuses as the pending bill moves through Congress.
An appeal to the County Commissioners requested Cearfoss turnpike be rebuilt as a state road from Hagerstown to Cearfoss. The three mile link connects with major highways into Pennsylvania. Action expected today on rebuilding the Williamsport to Lappans route, supported by Williamsport and Lappans delegations.
The Washington County Free Library board unanimously elected Mayor Townman and John N. Bower, county commissioners president, as ex officio members of the board. A New York report notes Mrs Max Winslow and Irving Berlin associate plans, while Mr and Mrs Devlin look forward to a European honeymoon with no definite plans.
W C Durant head of Durant Metal Company requires a week of absolute rest after his private car was rammed by the overseas express in Florida, killing two stewards and a train man. Dr John Erdmann, who examined him on arrival, reports a scalp wound, bruises, and a black eye with possible concussion to be watched. W C Pettit undergoes leg surgery from a Brunswick railroad shop accident. condition improved. Mayor Behrain of New Orleans dies after extended illness, funeral arrangements planned. Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands donates flood relief funds for silver wedding gifts.
A contested case in Nag May Skating Ring held that Sabbath skating is not unlawful if other activities meet legal tolerance. Magistrate Addo Jeon ruled that skating and recreation on the Lord’s Day may proceed with proper conduct, while a separate verdict found Tad Reeder guilty of Sabbath sport violations including sledding and amateur baseball, prompting county concerns for enforcement.
A major fire at the Johnson Hotel in Ferriday Louisiana destroyed the hotel and adjacent frame buildings, injuring nine and causing fears of higher fatalities. Four bodies have been identified including D W Roberts a painter from Deer Park Iowa and W C Hastings a mail carrier. Missing guests include JWB Shepherd and two traveling men, with a 10 year old girl unaccounted. The loss is estimated at over 75000 dollars.
Six persons were burned to death when the Taos Albert Tanguay residence in Clarisiana was destroyed by fire early today. The victims were children of Mrs. Tanguay who leaped from an upstairs window to escape the flames.
Oslo reports a throne speech at the opening of Storting proposes a plebiscite on banning spirits and a reorganization of the defense forces in light of recent international developments.
Leo Dering was ordered by Magistrate Middlelant Lodis to pay his wife five shillings per week after a Devine appeal over a non-fulfillment dispute. The case centers on spousal support and court action.
Engineers from the Bureau of Standards Army Signal Corps and the Radio Section of the United States Air Mail Service devised a beacon transmitter to guide pilots. Tests at Monmouth and Maywood, with ongoing trials, use automatic telegraph signals. A pilot hears dash patterns in the correct zone and broken signals when off course, guiding steering toward the daily directional zone.
Chicago reports a brisk cold wave with zero readings in parts of Minnesota and the Dakotas. Heavy snow moves across Nebraska Kansas and Colorado while rescue crews tunnel through 10 foot drifts near Denver and Limon and trains face delays as the cold extends toward the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Unknown number of bandits who massacred passengers and guards on a Guadalajara to Mexico City train were killed in a clash with Federal troops. Eight captives were executed, looted goods recovered, and authorities say the bandits were dispersed. Reports from Michoacan and Guerrero describe troops pursuing bandits amid burning coaches with up to fifty fatalities quoted. No foreign passengers were injured. Continued on page 3.
The German war gun allotted to Washington county will be shipped shortly with acceptance by the Board of County Commissioners. A suitable location for the trophy is to be secured and the gun will be kept in Hagerstown near the New Armory Washington Square Bloom's Park or at a highway entrance.
Receivers were appointed for the Citizens' Drug Company and its South Potomac street store closed this morning while stock is appraised. The action followed a bill of complaint by Henry B. Gilpin Co of Tallmere. Negotiations and examinations accompany the case with broader implications for related firms.
A quake was felt in Santa Catbaila at 2 20 this morning. The tremor lasted about three seconds and caused brief notice across the area. Local residents reported shaking and minor alarm as officials began assess impacts.
New York reports a flurry of chatter about Countess Hora, Duis, and swans rumored to appear in films set on a peninsula. Despatches note weather hardships and cold delays, with residents across suburbs suffering cold exposure as culture and cinema intersect in speculative headlines.
A man serving a California prison term under the name John Redding was identified as Robert Scott just before parole. Scott is wanted in Chicago for the murder of Joseph Manner. His brother Russell Scott, convicted of a related act, escaped hanging after being adjudged insane and confined to an asylum for life. Robert likely will be taken to Chicago for trial.
Governor Ritchie announced in Baltimore that he will not urge re signing in re Yourtee of the Juvenile Court due to the judge’s ill health. He spoke after returning from Chicago where he addressed the Jackson Day dinner given by the Preminis Club.
The Cumberland city council approved an ordinance to rename Wine Street to Glenwood Street. The measure followed a petition from nearly all residents who said Wine Street was obsolete and caused ridicule and annoyance.
New York January 12 The anthracite joint conference reopened negotiations December 23 and adjourned today without settlement and without a date for renewed talks The deadlock centered on arbitration with operators demanding full arbitration and miners insisting wage increases with no reductions John L Lewis United Mine Workers president said operators aimed to break up the talks and the miners reluctantly voted to adjourn after the motion was seconded by the operators
BrusselsJan 12 The condition of Cardinal Mercier who recently underwent an operation remains satisfactory and doctors hope he will be able to leave his bed for the first time tomorrow.
Arrangements completed for one of the gala events in Hagarstown by the American Knights of Nant Deg and the Tribes and Councils of Red Men of Washington County. Great Chiefs of the Great Council of Red Men of the United States, including Charla By Pasa, travel to attend. United States Senator Cole Teas and other dignitaries to speak. ceremonies at Mucus gto County Castle and other venues to begin tomorrow afternoon and evening.
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