Delegates See Maryland Backing for Governor Smith Hope
Maryland delegates to the Democratic convention report strong support for Governor Smith of New York and Senator Robinson of Arkansas. Governor Ritchie ranked second in the Maryland delegation and drew added distinction from his speeches and participation. Maj. W. P. Lane Jr. says delegates nationwide echo Smith’s strong chances in November.
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Smith
New York
Robinson
Arkansas
Pugton
Maryland
Ritchie
Maj
W. P. Lane Jr
Wil
Nurse Becomes Beneficiary Of Soldier Mother's Bequest
In Los Angeles on July 3 a nurse named Edna Erving who nursed a British officer in Boulogne during World War I was revealed to receive a substantial bequest. The officer Captain Maxwell Woodlyn’s mother, Mrs Julia Woodlynn, reportedly left 760,000 pounds or more than $3.6 million to the nurse for her care. The announcement came via a London law firm and ties the Canadian-born nurse to the longtime gratitude of the officer’s family.
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Los Angeles
Edna Erving
Boulogne
France
Maxwell Woodlyn
London
Julia Woodlynn
Stock sale and court arraignment report
Thirteen shares of Maryland Surety Trust Company stock sold at public sale for 44.10 dollars per share by F. M. White. A share of Hagerstown Fair stock sold privately for 130 dollars. Theodore Brown jailed in default of 500 dollar bond after arraignment before Justice Richard Duffey on bad check charges in city court.
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Maryland Surety Trust Company
F. M. White
Hagerstown Fair
Theodore Brown
Richard Duffey
Hotel Raid Following Complaints At North End Hotel
Police raided the North End Hotel on North Jonathan Street after complaints by two white women. Three gambling machines and home brew were seized. gin found. Three colored women and two colored men were arrested on charges of selling intoxicants and operating gambling machines. John Dean, alleged proprietor, faces counts. Esta Frazier and Mary Herring of Gettysburg reported visiting with two white men. The car of one visitor was later reported stolen by the men. Police note continued visits by white men and women to Bowery Section 1 cabarets with colored women said to be entertainers.
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North End
North Jonathan Street
John Dean
Esta Frazier
Mary Herring
Gettysburg
Dean
the Bowery
Dean's
Polish pair to launch France to America flight
Le Bourget, France, July 3. The Polish flyers Captains Idzigowisky and AKapula planned a 5 AM takeoff for a nonstop flight to America tomorrow aboard the Marshal Pilsudski. The Amlot aircraft carries a 650 horsepower Lorraine engine and enough fuel for about 5000 miles.
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Lebourget
France
America
Idzigowisky
Akapula
Marshal Pilsudski
Escaped tigress rampages in Jersey City zoo building
A 600 pound untrained Singapore tigress ripped bars from a cage at Henry Bartels wild animal building. She roamed for hours terrorizing animals before being shot by George Bistany, a New York Zoological Society hunter. A night caretaker narrowly escaped, taking refuge in an office as police reserves arrived.
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Jersey City
Girlle
Singapore
Henry ‘Bartels
George Bistany
New York Zoological Society
Walter Masert
Bartels
Flags Will Fly in City Tomorrow for Independence Day
Citizens of Hagerstown and the county are urged to display flags tomorrow for Independence Day. Flags should be shown from public buildings and homes with proper position observed. Street flags will be in evidence as usual.
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Hagerstown
Curtis Will Not Resign From Senate for Vice Presidency
Senator Charles Curtis, Republican nominee for Vice President, said he would not resign his Senate seat to pursue the White House bid. He noted President Harding did not resign Ohio Senate seat until February after his election. Curtis was visiting the home of his daughter.
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Providence
R. L
Senaior
Charles Curtis
Senate
Harding
Ohio
Senator Curtis
Chicago Heat Wave Claims Three Lives
A Chicago heat wave, worsened by high humidity and a stormy night, killed three elderly men. Temperatures reached 87 degrees as an inch and a half of rain flooded streets, damaged homes, and disrupted transport.
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Chicago
Third Murder in Gangland in Brooklyn
The body of an unidentified Italian man, about 35, found in a vacant lot in Brooklyn, is believed to be a gangland murder. It follows the weekend killing of Frankie “Scarface” Capone. police think the victim was killed elsewhere and dumped, with four bullets in the abdomen and five in the back of the head, clothing marks removed.
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New York
Ialian
Brooklyn
Frankie "Scarface
al’ Ca‘pone
Vale
Chief Plans Safety Measure Backed for Independence Day
Citizens praise the plan to impose a high license on dangerous explosives for the Fourth of July in Hagerstown. The measure aims to prevent casualties and protect children during the holiday. A prominent local says a casualty-free Fourth would be pleasant, urging compliance and safe behavior tomorrow.
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Hagerstown
One Dead in Sun Oil Yard Fire In Syracuse
A Sun Oil Company yard fire near Syracuse, New York, killed 19 year old Henry Kappesser of Cicero and seriously burned James Kanaley, 65, as explosion and flames destroyed gasolined and equipment worth about 100000. Kanaley escaped after his clothing ignited. The blast occurred early today.
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Syracuse
Sun Oil Company
Henry Kappesser
Cicero
James Kanaley
Kappesser
Plane fire kills three during Fourth of July show
A refueled exhibition plane burst into flames at about 500 feet during a Meadow air show near Meadow South Dakota. Pilot William Ames of Rapid City and two others, George Leonard Botell and Frank Gibson, were burned beyond recognition after the craft dropped a half mile. Gasoline spilled during refueling is suspected to have ignited by exhaust.
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Meadow
S. B
William Ames
Rapid City
George Leonard Botell
Lemmon
S. D
Frank Gibson
Iowa
Movement To Teach U S History In Mexican Schools
In Mexico City on July 3 a committee of educators and journalists was formed to direct a public school movement to teach five U S stories to Mexican children. The aim is to foster understanding and friendship between nations, building a foundation through unbiased youth education.
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Mexico City
Saenz
United States
No Birds Seen After Welsh Run Hail Storm
Reports from Welsh Run indicate a birdless week after the 1917 hailstorm that ravaged the area near Hagerstown. Farmers tally hundreds of bird carcasses, while larger species like crows have not returned. A later mini cloudburst caused further damage between Hancock and Cumberland, with extensive field harm and garden washouts. Officials estimate Welsh Run storm losses at about 75,000 dollars.
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Welsh Run
Hagerstown
Mecca
Hancock
Cumberland
Lurgan
River conditions open but rain may muddy Potomac fishing
River up to Dam No 6 is clearing but heavy rain near Cumberland could muddy waters again and delay bass fishing for another week or ten days. No fishing below Dam No 5 for at least a week. Rivermen report conditions from Dam 5 to Harpers Ferry show gradual clearing with possible improvement next week. Local bass fishermen await the 1928 season, which opened Sunday.
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Potomac River
Cumberland
Dam No
Harpers ‘Ferry
Boy Injured by Firecracker in Chambersburg
The first injuries from fireworks report Billy Knode son of County Agent and Mrs J E Knode suffering an index finger injury when a firecracker exploded in his hand. Doctors refused tetanus serum due to the boy’s insulin treatment for diabetes. LIBRARY TO CLOSE The library closes all day tomorrow July 4.
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Chambersburg
Billy Knode
J.E. Knode
Army Flyers Speed to Hagerstown for July Flight
Major Robert A. Hale and Lieutenant Frederick Schauss piloted a Douglas observation plane from Bolling Field to Hagerstown for a Fourth of July celebration event. Lieutenant Bob E. Nowland and Lieut Dinger accompanied in a tri-motor Fokker. The return flight took fifty minutes. Hale praised Hagerstown field and toured Kreider-Reisner Aircraft plant.
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Hagerstown
Munleipar
Chamber of Commerce
Kréider-Reisner
Robert
A. Hale
Frederick Schauss
Bob E. Nowland
Bolling
Field
Washington
Dinger
Hale
Kreider-Reisner
Reception for Williamsport Band Friday Night
Williamsport Community Band hosts a Friday reception and dinner after returning from the Democratic convention in Houston. Major W P Lane Jr Harry E Bester of Hagerstown and David Winebrenner of Frederick invited. Dinner at 7 30 pm in the high school basement. public reception at 8 30 pm in the auditorium. presided by Mayor Byron with remarks from Colonel Byron Major Lane and Secretary Winebrenner.
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Williamsport
Maryland
Houston
Washington County
W. P. Lane, Jr
Harry E. Bester
Hagerstown
David ©. Winebrenner
David ©. Winebrenner, $Rd
Frederick
William D. Byron
Joseph C. Byron
Major Lane
Winebrenner Androthers
Construction Co. Is Incorporated In City
The Long Tenney and Company, Inc. received articles of incorporation from the State Tax Commission. Capitalized at 24000 dollars, the firm has 240 shares at 100 dollars each. Incorporators include Harry E. Bester, Harry L. Long, Clarence A Tenney, and Harold F. Bester. Mr Tenney is a former city street superintendent and road builder.
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Long, Tenney
Stocking Up With Al Smith's Kind
New York on July 3 reports retailers stocking brows derbies as the retail era continues. Mr Smith is cited as knowing the trend and guiding purchases for fashionable headwear in stores and markets.
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al Smith
New York
Impossible Has Happen Again in Salem Grandmother Teething Feat
In Salem Oregon Mrs Mary Gigelow 82 a great grandmother who is active in her home and daily routines has reportedly cut her third set of teeth. She expresses sympathy for teething babies and continues her usual activities along highways and byways.
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Salem
Ore
Mary Gigelow
Oregon
Secret doors used to spirit beer from New York brewery
Prohibition authorities seized the plant of the Kips Brewing and Malting Company on First Avenue, alleging secret doors allowed real beer to be spirited out. Machinery valued at about 100000 dollars and 20000 gallons of beer were seized, with the driver arrested. Campbell called the doors ingenious and described brick faced steel doors connected with barred passages and asbestos insulation.
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New York
Kips Brewing and Malting Company
Aith
Avenue
Prohibition
Maurice Campbell
X Brewery
Campbell
Fire Destroys City Tank Car On North Prospect Street
A city owned tank car containing street oil stored in a yard on North Prospect street burned last night. Andrew Shank of Main avenue supervised the work and inspected the tank as the fire started. Firefighters allowed the blaze to burn out after several futile attempts to extinguish it. The fire began about 11 o clock and burned until 1 30.
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Prospect Street
Andrew Shank
Main Avenue
U S Shipping Board Asks Bids For United States Lines Sale
The United States Shipping Board ordered the Merchant Fleet Corporation to prepare ads seeking bids for selling the United States Lines to the American Merchant Line. Eight alternate plans will be offered. The Daily Mail will not publish tomorrow, the Fourth of July.
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Washington
United States Shipping Board
Merchant Fleet Corporation
United States Lines
The
Daily Mail
South Seas search for Amundsen crew in turbulent voyage
Moscow reports unsettling news from the Arctic region. A vessel named Flyer is urged to meet Cape DG Tei and join a search for Amundsen and his companions. Men aboard the ship are said to begin immediate action as crews assess ice, fields, and possible bogre east.
Victims Die After Train Collision Near Weverton Station
John Frohbird 41 of Weverton dies at Frederick City Hospital after being struck by two B&O railroad engines late Friday night near Weverton Station. He lost both legs. Cecil Shaw granted absolute divorce from Mary C. Shaw on statutory grounds. marriage in 1926.
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John Frohbird
Wieverton
Ty Weverton
Frederick City Hospital
John. Munday
Weverton
Frohbird
Munday
Sells-Floto
Mary C. Shaw
F. G. Wagaman
Cecil
Shaw
Farmers urged to vote for Gov Al Smith by G O P researchers
Chicago July 3 The agriculture bloc in the Democratic platform pleases George N Peek Republican corn belt leader who urges Republicans to back the Democratic ticket in November He cites Kansas City GOP actions and says the platform shows farmers were favored in Houston as well The corn belt conference, begun in Des Moines 1926, includes governors from North Central states to address stabilizing farm industry
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Chicago
George N. Peek
Peek
Kansas City
Ainy
Iowa
North Central
Des Moines
North Dakota
Montana
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