23 Jan 1925
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1925
Page
1
A garbled report outlines a solar eclipse event with Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury visible before sunrise. It notes three planets near the sun, visibility from Gedney City and Hukertown, and rough positions and timing, predicting a spectacular sky show before daybreak.
An experimental aerator will be installed at the Antietam near Punkstown to treat sewerage. If the device proves satisfactory under supervision by factory representatives, it may replace more expensive compressors and pipes in the disposal plant, saving money for the city. John B. Ferguyan, engineer, notes the aerator could be kept or returned at no cost if unsatisfactory.
The Naval Observatory in Washington provides details on tomorrow's sun eclipse for Flagestown. It begins before dawn at 7.95 o'clock and ends at 10.21 o'clock with about 96 percent of the sun obscured at the peak around 10 o'clock. Viewers are advised to prepare smoked glass for safe observation.
Federal prohibition agents raided a home at 1920 East Fremont Avenue Baltimore arresting Russell Bennett. Bennett and two others were held on $1,000 bail after preliminary hearing before U.S. Commissioner A B Hagnér Simon Waiteman. Other named individuals from the raid were released or held as the case continued, with details continued on page 16.
A damaging wind storm swept through sections of the county last night with gusts near 46 mph. A window transom was blown in by Mollyday Register of Wills, several shutters were torn free, and numerous trees lost branches or were stripped. Debris and damaged chimneys were reported in multiple areas.
Edward A. James of 321 West Washington Street, a Washington Service Garage employee, sustained a deep wound to the head when a garage door was violently forced open by an automobile driven by a co worker arriving at the shop. He received medical attention.
In Bas Francisco on January 2, authorities imposed heavy guards around Dorothy Ellingson, a 16 year old accused in a murder case. Police probed anonymous threats and a recent bomb scare as defense counsel sought a one week postponement of a juvenile court hearing.
Geneva reports reveal American delegates refused to attend the conference committee meeting. They declared action aims to suppress opium and warned a dramatic shift in the spy conference. Early remarks indicate the American delegation has been pursuing a program over ten years.
A reported incar crash near Paris injured driver Firpo and passenger Barbeno. Parate nursing and a secret mission were cited as context while unverified details from Infernalia News Service describe a near death escape as the van veered toward a ditch and broke a mud guide.
County Commissioner Dallas Mc Ward and Anctinneer Sollenberger were in an automobile accident in Monkstown yesterday afternoon. Both escaped unharmed aside from a shake and a minor fender issue as they drove into the town on county business.
Three armed men robbed a home early today in Albany, taking cash and jewelry valued at $3000 before escaping. Police search the area for the trio as investigators assess the break in at the residence on a Monday morning.
Canton Ohio June 23 Tong war flareup ends in the shooting death of May Quong a 40 year old laundryman after he allegedly tried to warn rival factions. In the chaos two factions clashed leaving Quong dead and prompting police to intervene. Ingerstown bar members are invited to a February 4 reception at Governor Mitehta's Annapolis mansion honoring Court of Appeals members. The event runs from 7:30 to 9:00 PM.
The OCR fragment mentions Robert Bowman at 1118 Virginia Avenue, employed by Abe Martin, but the surrounding context is garbled and unreadable. No clear event date, action, or outcome can be established from the available text.
Meo Thorman rose from a weekly wage to $5000 a year as a young organizer in Brooklyn. He built an elaborate pyramid scheme over 10 years, reporting $1,200,000 in assets while creditors faced losses near $460,000. He mingled with Chicago-bound financiers and served five years as secretary then president of the Brooklyn Jewish Center.
At Sing Sing Prison in Ossining New York three murderers were executed today by the state. John T Leonard of New York Florencia Jara of Buffalo and Nicholas Ferranti of Endicott were all put to death after appeals failed. Leonard spoke before his death declaring willingness to pay the prize. Ferranti and Jara faced the lethal sentence with silence.
Mont Alto Hospital veteran Charles Burns, a member of the regiment that aided in the Chateau Thierry battle, died after enduring years of pain and 34 major surgeries. Struck by a German shell, he saved another comrade’s life during battle and later faced multiple operations to save his injured limb. His final days involved extensive medical care and heroic memories from a distant war.
The article reports a two cent jump in wholesale gasoline to 18 cents and retail to 20 cents per gallon at major stations in Hagerstown and across Maryland. The increases followed an earlier one cent rise at most local stations. Pennsylvania also announced a one cent increase.
Washington January 23. Senator Walsh of Massachusetts offered a corrupt practices act to govern Senate and House elections. The bill would cap senatorial expenditures at 10 000 to 26 000 dollars and House spends at 2 500 to 5 000 dollars based on state population. It requires full publicity of contributions and aims to curb federal election corruption. The measure previously passed Congress as a rider on the postal salary bill but died by President Coolidge’s veto. Walsh moved an amendment to the postal bill as the President signaled approval. The measure faced a point of order as it moved toward theHouse.
Gerald Chapman, known as a notorious wall robber, will be turned over to Connecticut authorities for trial on a murder charge in New Britain. The Department of Justice announced the action amid ongoing legal proceedings.
Former county resident Mrs. MacDowell died in a auto crash. Daughter of Jake and Rebecca Cushwa she was born near Clare, lived in Hilgerstown, and married Walter MacDowell of Norfolk Western Railroad Roanoke. Survived by sister Leila Medowell and two daughters. Body to arrive and interment at Rose Hill Cemetery.
A Pullman car in the Pennsylvania allroad yards caught fire this morning around 4 19 o clock. Fire alarms were raised and the Antietam Fire Company responded but the car was damaged only slightly. origin remains undetermined.
Washington expects extended federal inquiry into the Ostia and West Virginia gas merger. DOJ says investigation now covers additional states including West Virginia and Pennsylvania as officials consider anti consolidated utilities. The review follows a court decree blocking a separate merger and examines ownership structures across multiple utilities.
The body of Johan P. Thorn, general manager of the Mhora-Reed Lumahor Company, drowned in Apalachicola Bay on Wednesday afternoon. divers and authorities search the area while reports indicate Thorn and a prominent merchant were aboard a motor boat when the craft capsized.
Mayor Charles Dowman plans a city hall arrangement to concentrate Municipal Electric Plant Water Commission Tax Collector and other offices in the City Hall. Council adoption could save rent and improve access on the second floor. Dowman intends to bring the matter to the City Council next meeting for authority to proceed.
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