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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1928
Page
6
The city plans drastic fireworks restrictions and sales limits following Frederick and other towns. Waynesboro enforces ordinances limiting discharge and fining violators as scattered accidents prompt stricter rules. Washington County communities consider similar measures and await council data from peer cities.
Earhart and companions were taken to City Hall for a formal welcome as crowds along Broadway pressed to glimpse the Woman flier. Police estimated up to 2000 lined the Battery area amid drizzle while Stultz and Gordon were greeted by family and fiancees aboard the liner and at the Macom.
Greencastle youths led by Clark Elliott and eight companions departed for Fort Eustis Virginia for the Citizens Military Training Camp. They traveled by bus to Baltimore then boat to Norfolk, with Fort Eustis just a short distance away. Sunday services drew large crowds at Evangelical Lutheran Church as the Sunday school reached 435. next Sunday schedule includes 10 30 a m worship and 7 30 p m vespers with Christian Endeavor. July programs omit Wednesday evening services. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Hugh Cunningham and Mr and Mrs Phineas Kobier. A Waynesboro church orchestra gave a concert at Otterbein United Brethren. Rosemont Lawn party on Ridge avenue. Holy Communion planned at Presbyterian Church Sunday at 11.
Adolph J. Lichstern, a wealthy grain broker and 28 year member of the Chicago Board of Trade, died today after paralysis struck two weeks ago. Known as the Sphinx, he reportedly built fortune by cornering the wheat market in 1911.
John T. Mason a Democratic candidate for State Senator issued a statement against the referendum to raise lawmakers pay from 5 a day to 16 a day for 90 days. He argues higher pay worsens state taxes, cites Pennsylvania at 15 a day, and says salary increases attract the wrong motives. He urges citizens to vote against the referendum.
The funeral will be Sunday afternoon at the Lutheran Church in Sharpsburg with Rev. Chapman officiating. Burial is at Mountain View Cemetery. Friends and lodge members are invited without further notice. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and flowers from Mr and Mrs Dennis family.
Package of Cheon Tea advertised as delicious for iced tea and a dozen cut glass ice tea glasses, both offered together for 69 cents by Kenny Co.
Washington July 6 news says Republican leaders plan an instructive campaign. Chairman Work of the National Committee told colleagues that prompts of personal liberty within the law are not proper topics for political debate.
A party traveling from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia faced two bus accidents between Delmont Greensburg and near Greencastle. Brakes failed at night causing a crash into a telegraph pole, injuring two women and two men. A second bus strike near a culvert injured Young and another youth. one man unconscious with a back sprain. 12 passengers stayed in Greencastle awaiting a new ride while others continued to Emmittsburg. damaged bus to Greencastle garage for repairs.
Rene Lacoste of France defeated fellow Frenchman Henri Cochet to win the Wimbledon championship in straight sets 6 1 4 6 2 4 6 2.
Storms endangered the Savoia monoplane flight as the Italian airmen neared Rio de Janeiro. The pilots lost bearings after sighting Port Natal at 4 05 p m and landed ten miles north on a beach. Crowds waited in the capital for news as the duo resumed toward Rio in a machine weighing 13 600 pounds with a 550 horsepower Fiat engine and a 65 hour endurance.
Paris and London financial circles debate Alfred Lowenstein fate after his private plane plunge into the North Sea. Theories include accident crime and suicide with some suggesting a hoax to cover a business deal. Stock markets fell on the news while insurers reportedly issued policies against death by own action.
Washington July 6 The Pennsylvania railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission today for permission to issue 17 500 000 stock to its officers and employees at a price below market. The plan would allow subscribes by management for up to 350 000 shares at 15 dollars each with installments over several years. Pennsylvanias stock now trades near 65 dollars a share.
A second hundred thousand dollars of H. M. Blackmer's property in Denver was seized by Justice Batley in the District of Columbia Court. The seizure followed Blackmer's failure to appear as a witness at the April 9 trial of Harry F. Sinclair.
John H Mears and Charles C D Collyer arrived at Tempelhof from Cologne at 9 08 A M after a forced landing at Landsberg on the Warthe River. They started at 4 08 a m and were delayed four hours and four minutes. They then left Berlin for Moscow at 1 25 p m to push their round the world speed effort.
Poles Court at Williamsport handled automobile cases yesterday evening. Jo Wallace and the Ridenours were jailed on driving while intoxicated and disorderly conduct charges with bonds set at 1000 and 500 dollars respectively. Liquor was found in the car. Others faced fines for disturbing the peace not having a driver card and reckless driving.
The Savings Bank of Williamsport raised its surplus by $5,000 at a recent directors meeting. The bank's statement shows surplus and capital stock totaling $25,900. The institution notes steady business growth since organization.
In New York on July 6 a report notes a surge of overweight patients at Presbyterian hospital obesity clinic. In a few weeks more than 500 patients have been treated, most of them women, reflecting a rising concern with weight in the city.
Toronto report notes the International Association of clothing designers ending campus dominance over student dress. Hotel changeover in Leitersburg signals local business shift as Mrs. F. N. Mohler assumes Leitersburg Hotel ownership. In Moscow, eleven condemned for Donetz coal mine sabotage as relief drops reach Italy survivors. Icebreaker Krausin halts for propeller repairs after ice damage.
The New York Times reports Ku Klux Klan members at a Long Island July 4 rally wore wood pistols in holsters for psychological effect. An unnamed Klan magn declares casual observers see the butt and may avoid trouble.
In Baltimore early today a dynamite blast damaged Joseph Brocato and family at 3801 Park Heights Ave. The home, porch and multiple windows were wrecked. Three letters demanding money followed by threats to kidnap the children. No injuries reported.
A despatch reports an ice floe near Foyn Island where Lunborg was rescued. Swedish airmen Nos 255 and 257 dropped provisions and landed to take Lunborg aboard. With weather improving, hopes rise the rest of the stranded group will be saved soon.
Market prices from W R Sostman show corn and wheat figures for July September and December with bids and highs. In Milwaukee a bank teller Erwin Voelz confesses stealing $100000. In Dallas Reverend Earl Anderson is jailed for contempt of court in a building tab.
Gerard Everstine of Cumberland assistant Grand Lecturer of Masons for Western Maryland was guest of honor at a Masters' Guild dinner at the Masonic Temple. He received a wristwatch from the Guild, presented by Dr. Crown Deibl. Speakers included John R Tenn ey Frank Hoffmeier Guy McKee Buxton and Cottrill. New Masters' Guild officers were elected: J Lloyd Harshman president John R Tenn ey vice president George Buxton secretary and Clarence Young treasurer.
New York July 6 Urban Shocker one of the last spitball pitchers in major league baseball was released unconditionally by the New York Yankees. Shocker, late in reporting and not in shape, agreed with Manager Huggins that he could not reach effective form this year.
New York stock prices fell at the open on surprisingly large brokers loans and federal borrowings, with declines of up to 4 points in many issues. The market later rallied led by airplane and railroad stocks though overall trading remained dull. several names rose to 5 points above yesterday’s close. Also Bulghariana police report arrest for plotting to kill President Almed Zogu in Tirana.
Wheel ing, July 6. West Virginia aviator M R Daugherty of New Martinsville announced he would depart Langling Field Moundsville tomorrow for New York on the first leg of a planned transatlantic flight. In New York Roosevelt Field he will receive a new plane from Martinsville backers. If ocean flight is blocked he will attempt a nonstop flight to Mexico.
The Northside Poultry Yard and Hatchery in Maugansville continues to set the pace among Washington county entries in the University of Maryland experiment station egg laying contest. A weekly total of 57 eggs and a grand total of 1322 highlight its standings alongside Maurice Hanes and The Martin W. Showalter pen, while The Marshall Farm in Mobile, Alabama still leads with 1790 total eggs.
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