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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1929
Page
4
Mrs. William Stake of Dry Run was seriously hurt yesterday when a horse kicked her in the face while she was leading it to water. Her injuries included deep facial lacerations and bruising. She was taken to Chambersburg Hospital for treatment.
The board of directors of the Nico demus National Bank has organized with officers: President Charles Edward Hilliard. vice-presidents M Findley Seibert and John D Hollyday. trust officer John D Hollyday. cashier Thomas M Newman. assistant cashier Wade H H Shervin.
New York January 16 society gossip credits Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt with breaking the record for beauty aid advertising fees by lending her prominent name. The previous high figure was Anne Morgan who reportedly earned $5,000.
Hong Kong reports say the Chinese steamer Hsinwah struck a rock off Waglan and sank, with about 300 passengers and 100 crew aboard. Only 23 survivors were saved, including Chief Officer Jacobsen and several crew members. Lifeboat crews and junk boats aided in rescue as search for more survivors continued. The 1940 ton vessel was commanded by Captain Jenson and manned by British chief and second engineers with Russian or Chinese officers.
Washington report says the Interstate Commerce Commission will begin hearings to determine the amount the government may claim from New York Central Southern and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroads on excess earnings earned between 1920 and 1927.
In Rivesville West Virginia Steve Henderson a black miner died from burns after an open lamp caused a blast in the Sands mine of Continental Coal Company. One other worker John B Lennin was crushed by slate and was in critical condition.
Peter Kudzinowski, 25, was sentenced to die in the electric chair at the state prison during the week of February 24 for the murder of Joseph Storelli a New York City boy killed in the Jersey City meadows. Kudzinowski showed no emotion as Judge Charles M. Egan delivered the verdict after a one day trial following a Friday jury finding of first degree murder.
Channing Pollock, author of 32 plays in 22 years, declared in Cleveland that there is no civilization in the United States. He cited increases in murders since 1900, sex crimes up 700 percent, and silk stockings sales up nearly 99 percent as signs of cultural decline. He blamed a culture built on movies, promenades, divorce courts, and automobiles.
Two cases of Malta or undulant fever, linked to unpasteurized milk, are active in Waynesboro. Health authorities reported the cases, with inspections of local dairies by H. B. Shroat of the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Dr. R. W. Baer died from the disease. Westminster reports four cases. Fifteen states investigate the baffling illness believed to originate in abortion cows. Pasteurization is urged to render milk safe.
G Keckter of Waynesboro fell through a hole in the ice on Lake Roger near Pen Mar while skating backward. Companions formed a life chain and pulled him out with a hockey stick. he dried his clothing by a fire and resumed skating unscathed. Scores of people enjoyed skating on the lake.
Wills of Josiah Houpt of Boonsboro and Clara B. Foster of Weverton probated in the Orphans Court. Houpt left 250 dollars to the Lutheran Church of Boonsboro and 203 dollars to each child and nephew, with the remainder split between Myrtle Mertz and a trust for Harry L. Mertz, executor John V. Alexander. Foster will disposed of decedent's property to Anna M. Foster and Bessie B. Sprinkle.
A Maryland Virginia bill introduced in the Maryland House of Delegates moves to jointly purchase the Potomac River bridges at Point of Rocks and Brunswick London County. Maryland would pay half the price for both, up to 100000 for the Brunswick bridge, with tolls kept until repayment and then free operation.
Toledo report states pilot Ted May of Toledo was killed instantly when a wing tore as he approached the field. The plane plunged about 100 feet. In Berkeley, Helen Wills announced engaged to Frederick S. Moody Jr., broker.
In Annapolis Maryland on January 16 a new trial was granted for Reginald E Walters a former prohibition agent serving life for the killing of Hunter R Stotler another prohibition agent Walters who was Stotler s assistant in numerous raids faced prosecution s claim that he killed his superior to obtain his job while defense sought to show alleged intimacy with Walters wife was motive The court blocked such testimony and Walters was convicted of first degree murder with life punishment. His counsel requested a new trial.
The state rests its case on the second day of the trial of George Harsh, a former Oglethorpe University student from a notable Wisconsin family, accused of murdering drugstore manager Willard Smith during a holdup.
A bill to authorize Smithsburg leaders to spend 30000 for a new water system was introduced by Delegate George Hicks. The plan would fund a pumping station and distribution from the reservoir that supplies Hagerstown water, with a public vote required before spending. Little opposition is expected as savings estimates for property owners are being prepared.
In Greenfield Massachusetts on January 16, Alexander Johnson fed two bread slices into an electric toaster radio and heard jazz tones emerge from the appliance after switching it on.
The Senate ratified the Kellogg Pact renouncing war and then turned to a Navy bill for constructing 15 cruisers. Amid weeks of debate over the treaty’s interpretation Borah and others had pressed for clarifications before agreeing to a report. The measure passed 5 to 1 with Senator Blaine dissenting. The pact’s ratification sparked League of Nations praise as a major stride toward peace.
Elkhart Ind Jan 16 189? Jurors in Harvey L Smith murder trial heard 25 possible verdicts in the four count indictment. Prosecutor Glen Ru Sawyer outlined options including first or second degree murder voluntary or involuntary manslaughter and accessory before the fact. Smith arrived with his father Thomas J Smith from Hagerstown Md and his wife Mercedes.
In Baltimore on January 16 a hearing into Rep. L Palmisano of Maryland’s Third District began with charges that a vote was cast in the name of the deceased Eugene Nace who died in July 1927. Thirteen witnesses appeared, including William C. Baxter, assistant district attorney, who testified about the polling place incident.
Mrs Joseph Bartozek of South Bend, sister of slain Genevieve Stults, testifies as a key witness in Harvey L Smith trial. Smith, a private detective from South Bend, faces murder charges over Mrs Stults who owned a Mishawaka beauty parlor. Prosecutors say Smith was hired by Jane Reyher to scare Stults from town amid alleged romance.
City officials say no street building or repair program will be decided before the municipal election. In non election years such planning is common. The overall street network is at its best, with aims to reduce the current year's street appropriation if re elected. Drainage issues from floods have been addressed, and sewer work may begin later in 1929 creating local jobs.
J D Liord owner of Lloyds grocery store at 35 South Potomac Street suffered the loss of his grocery stock and fixtures in a fire at Appomattox Virginia. Four other business places were burned in the same fire.
Maryland figures at a White House senatorial breakfast hosted by President Coolidge include Bruce and Tydings. Nine of 21 guests were Democrats as the event marked the third such breakfast this week.
The Associated Press reports President elect Hoover will appoint a special commission after March to investigate prohibition and law violations, refine procedures, and recommend improvements. Senators Jones and Edge urged delaying new prohibitions, proposing a commission funded by Congress to study enforcement and Volstead Act abuses, with the probe extending to the act itself.
J Harold Kilmore of Baltimore asks the state board of pardons for clemency to pursue admission to West Point. Kilmore, 21, was paroled in 1927 in Adams County for theft of canned goods from homes near Hanover. He has since served in a preparatory school, joined the Maryland National Guard, and his attorney urged full compliance and rehabilitation. Kilmore appeared before the board personally.
Alfred E. Smith will address the nation tonight via coast to coast radio. The topic remains secret until he speaks, with Democratic leaders including John J. Rawlings and Franklin D. Roosevelt saying they do not know the subject. The address begins at 30 eastern standard time and will be carried by WEAF and 36 affiliated stations.
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