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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1923
Page
2
Eastern Indiana and Pennsylvania train crossing crashes killed 19 people on Sunday as investigations began. Reports detail multiple highways and cities including Philadelphia Rockville Centre and Brooklyn, with victims ranging from actors to clerks and a watchman amid a weekend surge of auto crashes.
Patrick Coyne of Port Perry confessed to County Detectives Robert H. Braun that he shot his wife as they argued about her staying in bed and neglecting chores. He said he washed her body, put her to bed, then fell under a railroad train to end his own life failed. He claimed he was greatly excited, worried, and nervous.
Irene Treman Castle, famed American dancer, says she remains married to Captain Treman despite reports of a Paris separation. She arrived aboard Lafayette in New York and insisted the Seine Court order was a separation, not a divorce, and claimed her husband will return to New York soon. She refused to confirm divorce proceedings and dismissed the Paris court’s actions as personal matters.
London dated July 30 reports a defense of former British prime minister Lloyd George over his charges that French premier Poincare stirred up international hatred. The Franco-Belgian reply to Britain’s reparations note was expected tonight or tomorrow. The article notes German wartime conditions and passive resistance, with chaotic references to officials and an unrelated domestic event at Herald-Mall club.
Oliver P Liedlich a 17 year old Baltimore youth came to Hagerstown for a week’s vacation with the aim to lead a wild life. He spent $13 on hotel bills and magazines before plans unraveled. After a chase and hotel room search he admitted defeat and was returned to his parents in Baltimore.
A receiver ordered shutdowns at the R. L. Dollings Company offices in Lafayette building. Philadelphia lawyer Thomas R. White was appointed receiver last Thursday, with Baltimore offices closed Saturday. Easton officials unavailable. Sales manager Victor Matthews says evidence on methils will be handed to US District Attorney Woodcock. Also noted is a voluntary bankruptcy petition filed in Philadelphia against Dollings subsidiaries with assets about 400,000 and liabilities around 849,000. Mont Leahy expects no receivership action against other Dollings subsidiaries.
Washington July 9 Advices reached Washington that the indictment by a Federal Grand Jury at Elkles charges the United States Harness Company and officers with conspiracy to defraud Government in the disposal of surplus harnesses of the War Department. Hogan, counsel for the company, called it a travesty on justice and predicted swift acquittal, citing a misleading grand jury presentation. The indictment names Joseph G. Byron Henry W. Bente Azel Cochran George D. Goetz Bart R. Mistes John G. Skinner and others. the case centers on a contract that yielded profits for the company while the Government received most of the return from sales.
The Chewsville flour mill, idle for months, opens under A He Etzler of Thurmont Frederick County. The syndicate owns the mill and warehouse, plans to renovate buildings, and adapt the site for varied trade. Etzler, a seasoned miller and local businessman, is expected to bring strong leadership.
A daylight robbery south of Moosic station on the Laurel Line left one dead and four seriously hurt as masked bandits boarded the train at Lackawanna station. They seized $85,000 payroll of West End Company. Edward J. Murphy, 1611 Mulberry Ave Scranton, was killed. Mrs. Rosa Kracotibus, Pittston, was gravely wounded. Troopers and police hunted the area for the attackers. several injured aboard the train.
Konigo Ahalt reports permits issued for a drama garage project at 89 South Boulevrd involving a 6 by 18 foot structure. The file lists Davie C. Whipp and Rex as related parties, with several notes including rare 105 East and paraga terms.
President Harding remains confined to the Palace Hotel in San Francisco as doctors monitor his condition after a serious illness and long travel. Reports say he showed restlessness but could take light nourishment, with Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur summoned to join a team assessing potential heart concerns.
Four Taylor's Island youths Leroy Ruth Lawrence Rudistit Carl Long and Clayton Ruth return from a five day Potomac fishing trip with 44 bass 11 Mississippi cats six sunfish and four snapping turtles. Catfish totals include three at 33 pounds two tens and one eight with other sizes noted. The bass weighed up to ten pounds. Three snapping turtles weighed about ten pounds.
Workers began blast removal of the foundation stone for the new St. Pauls parsonage to be built of stone matching the church. The cellar will rest on rock and construction aims for a larger, more convenient home than the old building.
London reports most striking dock workers returned to work today, easing tension after a period of disruption. Boots Pull, a noted mendicant from Hagerstown, was fined $13.62 by Justice Bitner for intoxication.
Berlin reports a subdued scene as authorities and precautions kept potential Red protests within bounds. Despite no widespread violence, officials warn civil war remains possible and promise relief measures to ease peasant distress.
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