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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1925
Page
6
Details of a murder case argued today in Ely Cumberland county with defendants charged in a fatal shooting. The proceedings involve key witnesses and the court schedule in the local judicial district. The outcome and subsequent actions remain to be determined.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a public speech or ceremony with scattered names and actions. The readable bits mention people, timing around noon, and a scene along an avenue with signs and gathered attendees, but details are unclear.
Hagerstown Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club invite the public to a Fire Prevention talk by Alfre T. Mentumung, a nationwide chamber official and fire insurance representative. The session, led by Mr Fleming, will cover fire prevention importance and safety practices tomorrow afternoon at 7245, following a luncheon.
President Coolidge condemns prohibition violations and tax excesses while advocating lawful reform. He emphasizes dedication to constitutional duties, restraint in foreign policy, and support for the World Court as a practical method for settling international disputes. He urges Americans to uphold liberty and lawful governance.
Obituaries record Mrs. Mary D Lefever of 223 Norway Ave dies at 76 from cancer after two weeks illness. Survived by three sons and two sisters. Services at 2:30 pm at home, burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Also noted are deaths of John Mason Grave age 83, and Mary Henrietta Baker age 75 with services in Middletown and Westminster, and Mrs Susan Zimmerman with funeral in Sylvan PA. Authorities, churches, and family members are listed with multiple locations in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Washington March 4 The expanded report states the War Secretary will permit states to use surplus Army tractors and trucks to aid road building. The plan aims to accelerate infrastructure projects by reallocating idle military machinery to civilian transportation work.
Eight soldiers were injured in a blast at Port Aehofledd while en route to a fort. Names reported include Soho Mallen from Put Tonymu, Sede Ol, and Corporal Alfead Snyder from Weta.
The transcript shows Dawes taking the oath of office as Vice President at a formal event in a state capitol. Senator Columbus of Iowa administered the oath to the retiring president pro tem, with the ceremony chaired at the rostrum and Dawes ratifying the line of succession.
Washington, March 4. A larger breakfast table marked the day as Min and Mrs. Coolidge, Col. John C. Contge, Mrs. Almira Goodhue, Mrs. Coottga’s mother, John Coolidge, and Frank Stearns gathered for a four year lease signing at the old John Adams homestead near the Potomac. Frank Stearns, praised for helping Cal Coolidge rise to national prominence, was the focus of cheers while ex-candidate John W. Davis did not stay for the inauguration.
Cardinal Mando lain of Chicago held a one hour conference with the Pope in Rome during a transit stop en route to a church meeting in the city. The brief talks touched on church guidance and regional duties.
Pittsburgh prices rise amid a 35 cent jump to 13.70 per cwt for prime heavy hogs in Mounts something yards. Grain markets opened weak with Chicago wheat down 1 to 1½ cents, oats down around half a cent, and Baltimore quotes mixed for No. 2 red winter and white spots. Local notices include a heartfelt memory line for a deceased father dated March 4.
Several score of prospective automobile drivers were at the police station today to be examined for their ability to drive machines. Another examination day will be held on the 2th of this month with other dates in April May and June. Announcements show days always fall on a Wednesday.
New York March 4 market overview lists railroad stocks irregularly dull, industrials steady, domestic bonds steady, foreign bonds steady, call money at four percent. Oil firm, foreign exchange steady. President Coolidge's White House costs sum about 425000 yearly for salary travel expenses and dye upkeep.
In Frederick County a parole board hearing heated debate over tarrying and tarring incidents linked to a House of Correction term. Prominent residents received letters urging parole reconsideration while judges remained noncommittal, with several named defendants including Shanty Shank and Rice and others represented by Emory C Cobbentz and David Winebrenner.
Two local youths have received honors at Mercerburg College class day events. J B Miller was named president of the class day committee, with Rachtell named as a member.
Building permits list two projects with names Peseze at 413 Vine alrene for a 12 by 40 poultry house and alterations to a storage area for Sewberry & Co at TL Weat Washington streat.
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