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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1921
Page
2
Neighboring residents called in an alarm on Summit Avenue last night as smoke issued from an upstairs chimney at the Finkney Apartments. Fire crews rushed to the scene and found the blaze resulted from paper in the furnace causing the false alarm.
Special counsel and 38 telephone makers will be used by Maryland communities to fight a rate hike by Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. at the Public Service Commission hearing on September 22. William Milnes Maloy, People’s Counsel, and Cumberland Mayor Thomas Wykoon discussed plans to unite Maryland towns to probe the company. County officials and state leaders will be invited to a conference, with notices sent statewide.
The Municipal Band played old tunes like Little Annie Rooney and The Sidewalks of New York to enthusiastic applause at yesterday's City Park matinee. Gospel hymns also pleased the crowd as Naval Academy Band members and the Army Band visitor praised Prof Buys. A larger crowd attended than last week and next Sunday's concert is billed as the final afternoon program with an evening performance expected to attract even more attendees.
Lewis Longebeam was arrested by Deputy Kaylor after alleged assaults on his wife Mary Longebeam. She reports repeated beatings. he has frequent drunken arrests. He is held for a hearing today at police headquarters. the article notes a public dance event tonight at Conocoocheague.
Mabel Lewis a 25 year old pursued an elevator job in Terreante Und. She agreed to jump from a plane for 2h parachute lesson. Her first ascent was her first time aloft and a success but the second jump failed to open the chute. She plunged about 350 feet as spectators at the aerial circus looked on. Snow a the Habnigled Sweden area reports thin worm presence.
The Rev. Fridley, a Methodist minister near Lu ray, Wisconsin, says bootleggers and moonshiners threaten his family. He reports cross burnings near the parsonage and raids by men who travel in gauges with a captain and privates obeying orders. They even demanded entry to his home.
Mr. Win. Baker, prominent N. Founty Street hotel owner in Hagerstown, endorses Vendol for chronic constipation, indigestion, and nervous stomach issues. He reports relief, weight gain, better sleep, and improved energy after using Vendol, urging others to try it. Vendol is marketed as herbal, without iron or oils, sold by Wareham's Pharmacy in Hagerstown, or ordered by mail from the Vendor Company in Baltimore.
Chicago rooming house occupant J H W Wayne found with bullet wounds to jaw chest and arms after Milwaukee and St Paul mail train robbery near Rondout Illinois. Police say he was shot by a band leader for disobedience to orders.
W Preston Miller age 19 of 343 Jefferson street was injured when a trolley pole fell at East avenue and Mulberry Street yesterday noon. The pole struck a car Miller stood beside, knocked him unconscious, causing bruises to head neck and shoulders and severe nervous shock.
In Darfur, the people store water in hollowed troughs to endure drought conditions, illustrating temporary water conservation methods as shortages affect daily life and farming communities in western Sudan.
In Philadelphia the steady choice for lodging is Robert Morrin offering moderate prices and convenient location for travelers seeking value and comfort during city visits.
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