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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1929
Page
5
Mrs William Stake of Dry Run was seriously injured yesterday when a horse kicked her in the face as she led it to water. Her face was badly lacerated and bruised and she was taken to Chambersburg Hospital for treatment.
The board of directors has organized with officers including President Charles Edward Hillard, vice presidents M Findley Seibert and John D Hollyday, trust officer John D Hollyday, cashier Thomas H Newman, and assistant cashier Wade H Shervin.
Society gossip credits Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt with breaking a leading emolument record by lending her prominent name to beauty aids and ice brand advertising. The previous high was Anna Morgan at $5,000, turned over to a Woman's club.
More than 200 feared dead after the Chinese steamer Hsinwah struck a rock off Waglan and sank within minutes. Only 23 survivors were found, with reports the ship carried about 300 Chinese passengers and 100 crew. Lifeboat details and survivor accounts describe a chaotic evacuation as searches continued.
The Interstate Commerce Commission began moves to require payment to the government of excess earnings by three major railroads. New York Central Southern and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe were notified hearings would determine the government claim for earnings from 1920 to 1927.
In Rivesville West Virginia Steve Henderson a Black miner died from burns after an explosion in the Sands mine of Continental Coal Company blamed on carrying an open lamp into a gas filled entry. John B. Lennin was crushed by slate in the blast. others were injured, one critically.
Peter Kudzinowski, 25, was sentenced to die in the electric chair at the state prison in the week of February 24 for the murder of Joseph Storetti, a New York East Side boy, in the Jersey City meadows. He sat unmoved as Judge Charles M. Egan pronounced the sentence after a one day trial.
Channing Pollock, author of 32 plays, argued in Cleveland that there is no civilization in the United States. He cited rises in murders since 1900 and a dramatic surge in sex crimes and silk stocking sales, linking culture to movies, marriages, divorce courts, and automobiles.
Two Malta or undulant fever cases appear in Waynesboro, still active. No cure yet. health officials warn milk from local dairies may spread the illness. H. E. Shroat inspected farms. Dr R. W. Baer and Westminster cases noted. fifteen states probing the outbreak.
G. C. Keckler of Waynesboro fell through a hole in the ice on Lake Roger near Pen Mar while skating. Companions nearby formed a life chain and used a hockey stick to pull him out. After drying his clothes, he resumed skating with no ill effects as many people enjoyed the lake.
The Orphans Court probate covers Josiah Hount of Boonsboro and Clara B Foster of Weverton. Hount left 250 to the Lutheran Church of Boonsboro and 203 to each child and nephew, with the remainder split between Mytle Mertz and a trust for Harry L Mertz. John W Alexander named executor. Foster's will bequeaths her property to Anna M Foster and Bessie Sprinkle.
Maryland and Virginia move toward joint ownership of two Potomac River bridges. A House bill by James J. Lindsay Jr. would authorize Maryland to buy the Point of Rocks bridge and the Brunswick London County bridge in Virginia. Maryland would pay up to 100000 for Brunswick and half the price for both bridges, with tolls kept until repayment and then operation as free bridges.
Toledo report states pilot Ted May of Toledo was killed when a wing tore while approaching the field The airplane fell about 100 feet during the fatal incident Also in Berkeley a tennis star Helen Wills announced engagement to Frederick S Moody Jr a broker
In Annapolis Maryland on January 16 Reginald E Walters a former prohibition agent serving life for the murder of Hunter R Stotler was granted a new trial Walters testified he killed Stotler over alleged intimacy with his wife while prosecutors argued he killed his superior to gain his job The sensational case arose from a July 26 1927 killing on a remote road near Boonsboro after a jury previously convicted Walters of first degree murder and sentenced him to life in prison The defense sought a new trial but was met with ruling restricting such testimony
ATLANTA Ga Jan 16 The state rested its case today shortly after the opening of the second day of the trial of George Harsh former Oglethorpe University student and a member of a prominent Wisconsin family accused of the murder of Willard Smith during the holdup of a drug store of which Smith was manager.
A bill by Delegate George Hicks would authorize Smithsburg to spend 30000 on a new water system with a voter referendum before expenditure. Smithsburg plans to source from the Hagerstown reservoir, funding a pumping station and distribution. Estimated savings in five insurance rates are being prepared.
Greenfield Massachusetts January 16 4 The toaster radio vents jazz sounds just after Alexander Johnson inserts bread and flips the switch. The device emits music from the appliance surprising the inventor.
The Kellogg pact renouncing war is ratified and the Senate shifts to a Navy cruiser construction bill. After quarreling over the pact’s interpretation, the body approved the treaty 5 to 1, with Sen Blaine voting no, and Borah yielding to report without modifying the treaty. A Geneva official hailed ratification as a major milestone for world peace.
Elkhart Ind Jan 16 There are 25 possible verdicts the superior court jury may return in the Harvey L. Smith murder case. Prosecutor Glen R Sawyer in opening argued jurors may convict on first or second degree murder voluntary or involuntary manslaughter on any or all four counts or return him an accessory before the fact. Smith entered court with his father Thomas I Smith of Hagerstown Md and his wife Mercedes.
Baltimore January 16 John Philip Hill charged that a vote was cast in the name of a dead man during the contest of Representative L Palmi's election in Baltimore City. Thirteen witnesses testified including William C Baxter who said he attended the polling place when a vote was cast for Eugene Nace who died in July 1927.
Senators Bruce and Tydings of Maryland attended a White House senatorial breakfast hosted by President Coolidge the third such gathering this week. Nine of the 21 guests were Democrats. The article notes the event and party composition. The remainder discusses estate details of W. R. A. Johnson leaving his estate to his daughter Nellie Jacobus and her visit with relatives, Mrs. James Thompson and Miss Virginia McCauley.
Mrs Joseph Bartozek of South Bend, sister of the deceased Genevieve Stults, tests as one of state's chief witnesses against Harvey L. Smith, a former South Bend private detective charged with murdering Stults for $50. Smith allegedly hired by Mrs Jane Reyher to frighten Stults out of town over an alleged affair.
City officials said no action will be taken on the annual street building and repairing program until after the municipal election. In non election years planning occurs early, and today the streets are in their best condition. If re elected, officials hope to reduce street appropriations this year while completing drains and minor suburban street construction. Completion of sewerage sections may begin later in 1929, providing local employment.
J. D. Lloyd owner of Lloyds grocery store at 335 South Potomac street suffered the loss of his shop stock and fixtures by fire in Appomattox Virginia where four other business places burned in the same blaze.
Baltimore January 18 John K Shaw resigns from all ties with the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Company after accepting appointment as a member of the State Roads Commission. In a letter to president W Roscoe Bansal he said the dual interests might be embarrassing. Shaw was vice president and a director and one of the original incorporators.
The Associated Press reports Hoover plans to appoint a special commission after March to probe prohibition law violations and enforcement, with money for the inquiry and a possible broader review of the act. Senators Jones and Edge urged congressional action, but Hoover favors a presidential commission to study enforcement issues and the act’s weaknesses.
J Harold Kilmore of Baltimore seeks pardon from the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons to qualify for West Point. A 21 year old who was paroled in 1927 for canned goods theft near Hanover, he now attends a military prep school in Baltimore and belongs to the Maryland National Guard. His counsel cited full parole compliance and rehabilitation. Kilmore appeared before the board.
Alfred E. Smith will address the nation tonight over a coast to coast radio hookup starting at 9 30 Eastern standard time. Party leaders including John J. Rombole and Franklin D. Roosevelt professed ignorance of the topic, while Roosevelt says it is Smiths privilege as party head to choose the subject without consulting leaders. The speech will be broadcast on WEAF and thirty connected stations of the National Broadcasting Company.
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