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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1927
Page
4
London January 12. Great Britain faced a huge adverse trade balance in 1926, exceeding 465 million pounds after re-exports, the largest since 1911 when war disruption pushed it to 662 million. Total foreign trade fell 228 million versus 1925, largely blamed on the coal strike, with the balance expected to be 493 million if not for the strike.
Johnson fired on a crowd from an upstairs window during a Pierce fight at Cargon Newman College. Dibrek Hicks, a college football player, died. Johnson later surrendered to officers and was wounded in a gun battle. The incident sparked rumors about his relationship with a married woman, Mrs Dishop.
Directory from Peter Gray Luppins Vows and Mediamient notes officers elected for Que your GC Marty Keller president J Krank Beck vice president Alert Danzer treasurer and W J Middickaut secretary. New home near ready for occupancy, transfers planned with Washington County Orphan's Home, capacity about sixty, superintendent will occupy the improved farm house. Red heads not wanted for Newark taxi jobs as head of company says pep and recklessness common in drivers.
Debates over Chaplin payments surface as receivers guard California properties. Actress in Paris project linked to Chaplin payroll since 1928. Receivers halt funds and orders block withdrawals from safety boxes. Divorce case exposes intimate liaisons and studio disruption across Beverly Hills and Hollywood. New theory on universe teased by Dr Butler and Pupin inspires science notes. A 500 Card Party listed by Mary Young Rebeura Lodge on January 14 with prizes and refreshments.
Charlie Chaplin, arriving in Chicago en route to New York, declined to discuss his divorce from Lita Grey, calling the charges “terrible for words” and signaling he would release a statement at the right time. He appeared tired and weary, denying plans to go to New Orleans to confer with the moving pictures chief.
Miss Ellen Jane Wentz aged 29 of Zion Reformed Church dies at home at 114 East North Street of senility. Funeral Saturday at 2 from house with Rev Scott Wagner. interment Zion Reformed Church yard. Roy W. Bowers dies at 8 Lanvale Street of pneumonia. Survived by widow and two children, funeral Sunday 2 from Pentacostal Church with Rev. Albert Miller. Rose Hill Cemetery. Fred G. Knight, former Moller Organ Works employee, dies in Charleston West Virginia at 64. Body to return for Rose Hill Cemetery interment. Bobbie Vernon, infant son of Mr and Mrs EB Duffey, buried at Beaver Creek Cemetery. John W. Huntzberry to be buried Friday at 3 at Smithsburg Cemetery. Virginia M. Jacobs remembrance note from 1923 anniversary with poem.
A promotional notice touts a free shipment of a rupture cure claiming a simple method that eliminates need for trusses or supports. It asserts universal success for ruptures in men women and children, promises restored strength and ability to work, and urges readers to send name and address to a Boston area contact for the treatment.
Special shop work done or advanced inquiry available with free haircuts advertised. Le Marr College at 21 West Wush Street Rauh Building lists phone 222655 for details.
Receipts nearing 2.5 million dollars annually would flow to the government within five years from Wilson Dam and nitrate plant No 8 at Muscle Shoals if the current sale to Alabama Power Co continues, War Department officials testified before the House appropriations subcommittee. The estimate assumes the company would use power at current rates ranging from low to high per kilowatt hour.
In Amsterdam on June 13 the general council of the international federation of trades unions adopted a resolution expressing sympathy for the Mexican people and government. It vowed the international labor movement would resist foreign aggression and interference in Mexico.
Joseph Harris Sr. 81, father of Joe Harris, veteran member of the Washington Americans, died there. It was said the Harris patriarch had never seen a ball game although his son’s career has been in the big leagues.
Reports from BATUM and Tbilisi describe the bitterest weather in years with numerous deaths from cold, thousands of cattle perished, vineyards damaged, rail and sea transport disrupted, and widespread distress across the Trans Caucasian area amid a historic cold snap. In Boston a January briefing notes 760,000 students in college and a rising youth population, while adult employment and prosperity figures are discussed.
Mexico City dispatches report an anti American demonstration near the Guadalajara consulate halted by federal troops under General Verretra. A march toward the consulate was dispersed as authorities moved in to quell the protest.
Five men were burned out when a fire of undetermined origin wiped out the tipple at Bay Grove Mining Company's No. 2 mine in Wheeling Wy. Operations suspended pending a new tipple. Loss estimated at $75,000. Also notes political and military items: Sacasa denies Nicaraguan liberals agreement with Mexico and Marine Corps comments on Diaz police.
Dr J A Burke a practicing physician at Rebrersville for months died at his home in Petersburg at about 12 o clock from pneumonia after an illness of two weeks He was 41 years old a Virginia Medical College graduate and World War II Navy sergeant survived by his widow Mrs Bite Burke and son H A Burke Sr Funeral services set for Saturday at 20 o clock from the Petersburg home.
Washington reports indicate the U S Army has fallen from 118 004 to about 110 000 due to funding shortfalls. Secretary Davis testified before the House committee that next year’s budget estimates call for 115 000, a 6 000 reduction, with a temporary curtailment seen as likely to affect operations. The hearing will address whether the army can be kept at 124 000 if needed.
An old time spelling bee is scheduled for tomorrow night at the Community Ball in Smutibe burg. Prizes will be awarded to the best speller, and the high school glee club will provide music for the event.
Baltimore report of convict Dunnock, a 19th year old burglar, escaping from a jail yard wall with a rope. He jumped 20 feet to the street and broke his right ankle during the attempt. Two accompanying men believed to be confederates lurked nearby while Dunnock awaited aid. He was due to be sentenced today for burglaries and holdups.
Blooded bulldog for sale described as a good watchdog. For particulars call 474 between hours of Band Ask for Mr Honnucerger. Adv.
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