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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
7
A New York dispatch reports seventeen year locusts emerging in the Cateclin range in Frederick county areas and threatening fruit crops in New York and New Jersey. The plague, pending since 1906, has puzzled scientists though modern entomology offers a recent explanation of the 17 year cycle and the insects’ breeding behavior.
A thunder storm yesterday caused a milk famine in Hagerstown with numerous homes lacking milk at breakfast. One dealer lost 4039 gallons due to spoilage and many deliveries were disrupted, leaving many households without essential dairy.
Washington June 7 Woodrow Wilson was serenaded at his home by a Shriners patrol from Greenville. They sang Dixie at his request followed by The Star Spangled Banner. After the performance Wilson waved and praised the Shriners as they shouted support for him in South Carolina.
Washington June 7 Senator Helm O Bursum Republican of New Mexico predicted enactment of a 1200 100000 adjusted compensation bill for 4000000 war veterans by the next Congress The measure would pay a minimum of 22 a month and refund insurance payments and reverse enforced allotments with retroactive wage increases for surviving dependents and wartime civilian employees.
Girls from Gugorstown were lured away by a man on Maryland Avenue yesterday afternoon. They purchased clothing and hiking gear, traveled toward the Western plains, and were later located by authorities near Hancock. Deputy Deeds accompanied their return home after a safety warning.
In a Tasement of a& Tosal hotel raid early this Weenie, alvhnethar timea as Thomas Wallon A Ts Tong Roy Wal Hie and W. Cart qian were gured on moblog charges. A $10 fine collateral was seized and the hotel basement faced wrvelllaves as police continued investigations.
Census Bureau figures release shows 22.7 births per 1000 population in 1922, down from 24.4 in 1921. Southern states had the highest rates while the northwest posted the lowest, with ongoing causes including economic strain and social factors. Death rate rose from 11.6 to 11.6 per thousand. Maine recorded the highest death rate at 14.7, while Minnesota had 8.1. Also noted: two convicts from the May term sent to St Marys Industrial School. Mrs. John Morgan injured in trolley car crash between Hallways and Williams.
Workers on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad win a twenty minute paid lunch break. The policy applies to crews on a three shift eight hour system, allowing the break within the fifth hour of each shift without loss of pay.
Chicago police pursued fifteen women tied to a underworld raid after a Tuesday night shooting. The slain man Richard Tesmer was robbed with his wife and companion. State Attorney Crowe's office arranged to mobilize experts on women previously freed in murder cases to identify suspects and coordinate a harsh penalty if captured.
PALM LOACH junie Teal Lily International News service reports a lynching scene after a police officer was shot. A body was found hanging from an oak tree on a Palm Beach county road as investigations into the shooting of officer J. N. Smith proceeded. Other fragments mention wage increases and unrelated notes from the Norfalle and Bodbenie.
Edwin Broomall aged 15 leads the Democrat Boy ticket for mayor in the Boys Week city election to be held Saturday afternoon from 1 to 6. His running mates for council include Fiery, Coffman, Hines, Rhodes, and Garonzik, all with strong school ties. Republicans nominate Young for mayor and several councilmen, with the vote expected to hinge on the young contenders and community support.
Democratic supporters urge city boys to back nominees in the boys election Saturday afternoon from 4 to 3 oclock in five wards of Hagerstown. Vote to show mettle and interest in a contest where public spirit matters and party affiliation is a factor. Names of nominees and polling places appear in this paper today.
International News Service reports a crashed aging Meyer aircraft near Paulsboro North Carolina while en route from New York to Washington. The tiny plane wrecked overnight, with one wing broken by a falling structure. Authorities say repairs could be possible.
Rev A G Quan of Beaver Creek Christian Church suffered a fractured vertebra when a car engine cranked by him ran down on Sunday evening. He is in a plaster cast with a broken backbone and facial lacerations. It was feared the leg was fractured but the scalp injuries are minor.
A sensational theft report from Paris notes the $100000 pearl necklace disappearance. William Miles Caray, wife at the Atmarteau Steal magnate, indicates the item was taken. authorities pursue leads on a high profile crime amid diplomatic lines.
Germany proposes a conference with the Alps to fix reparations and payment methods. If rejected, the Berlin government may resign. An annuity system could replace a loan, with receipts from railways and taxes financing about 1.4 billion gold marks yearly starting 1927. Belgium and France discuss the plan with Britain and Italy, seeking broader support. A minor collision damages a Hagerstown truck and a street car on Rose Hill Avenue.
Washington. Lune 7 The Shrine's Imperial Council in its business session today rejected city applications for new temples, saying there is no present need. The council turned down applications from Cumberland Maryland Akron Missouri Kansas City Iowa Ottumwa Iowa Danville.
Ottawa on June 7 reports the government barred the sale of oleomargarine in Canada and canceled a wartime measure allowing its production. Several branch plants of American margarine firms must close down.
Leipzig Germany June 7 order was restored after violent food riots left six people dead and 30 wounded. Police halted clashes between protesters and security forces and secured key streets and marketplaces. Local authorities urged calm as investigations into the unrest began.
Belgian parliamentary circles say France’s Premier Poincare refused to discuss the Belgian reparations plan details. He hinted that London could force Germany to end passive resistance in the Ruhr, but Britain has not relayed this to Berlin. Belgium may push for renewed diplomatic pressure to involve Britain in reparations talks.
June 7 report claims Catholic leaders sought papal protest after a German national, executed by a Meench firing squad in Daschiorf for antiobiga charges. Papal officials and church diplomats reportedly discussed the case with Vatican authorities.
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