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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1925
Page
3
Police probe into the Dr William Di Jon death at Washington University after a broken lamp post, a nocturnal visit, and a fatal shooting on campus. Witness details describe facial bruises and nail imprints. investigators seek a tangible lead in the case.
Several new openings and ownership transfers are noted. Walgkill sold his interests to WIG Virginia Avenue person D. Clair Howes, former assistant manager at Commercial Furniture. Lotia dL Wolfhag launched an electrical shop in Civptown. Myers opened a display at Clearspring. Hoy Ro Smith acquired the restaurant at 103 West Church Street, once run by Joseph G. Hill. Mrs Choad E. Pitts debuted a quad soft drink place at 4k Were Withigh Street. Georgy W. Rowhag secured a license for a refreshment stand and dining room.
In a confusing statement noted by reporters, a girl claims her parents were unkind, as neighbors recount threats from Chaterton the day before her disappearance with Woodward. The plot includes a possible new foster home for a child named Tink and a plea from Luede for her kidnapped sister. A building permit for 423 Svinain Avenue is noted separately.
In Sofia on May 2 a trial opened for the Terran ista host linked to the April 14 Sveti Kral Cathedral bombing that killed 160. Defendants Friedman Sacristar of Cadral and Feria Communist Spader along with Deskaloff and Kaamburom faced charges as alleged accomplices. three other Communists were indicted but fled. Grantcharoff, a Communist depot, was shot and killed resisting arrest and had also been indicted.
New York May 2 Shortage in hogs and higher hog prices will shape the packing industry this year. Thomas Wilson receiver of Wilson & Company reports arrival from abroad and expects continued high hog prices and a firm market for hams. He notes progress in reducing company holdings but anticipates ongoing adjustments. Attends banquet H C Crafton local manager Cocoafela Building Company and six employees join Valley District meeting at Martinsburg banquet served at Nurses' Home of King's Daughters Hospital Wy J Sans official speaker notes Valley district includes-estown Witchester Martinsburg Brentloral Charles Town and Farrisonburg.
A series of obituaries notes Mrs. Martha F. Lesher of State Line died Friday night at a nephew’s home after heart trouble. John G. Smith of Myersville, 33, died of lobular pneumonia at near hospital. he was a conductor on the H and F Railway. A funeral for Smith is set from St Paul’s Catholic Church in Myersville Sunday at 4 PM. John G. Smith’s death follows a recent illness. Mrs Strang of 444 West Washington Street is named in the notice. A 81 year old man, Robert Z. McGall, Madison Avenue, died at Washington County Hospital after a two week illness. Interment planned at Lose Hill cemetery. William Norment’s interment is also noted at Lose Hill cemetery. Funeral arrangements and officiants are listed for all.”
Washington May 2 With a world trade war in swing after pound stabilization the United States Great Britain and Germany focus on South America to win markets. Commerce Dept warns exporters they lose millions through poor distribution and selling methods. Hoover aims to expand foreign demand to absorb surplus goods and markets for American products.
Dr John S Fulton director of the State Department of Health urges all Maryland residents not vaccinated within the past year to be vaccinated promptly. Free smallpox vaccine is available through physicians or the local health officer. He warns increased travel aids disease spread as outbreaks hit other states.
The owner of a show and an employee accuse each other of fatal gunplay after a confrontation over alleged infidelity. Turners and Millers are named with a child involved. Turner, formerly a Pittsburg police officer, faces eyewitneses and a possible trial while other arrests occur in a separate car incident and a carnival helper is jailed for drunkenness. Local notices mention a dental office reopens after redecorating.
Elizabeth Town girl aged years, living with her parents on the Simmons farm, Salam avenue extended, was subjected to an attempted criminal assault by an unknown man near her home yesterday afternoon. She told authorities she accepted a Tide Crown than driving a Ford sedan and was thrown from the vehicle as she resisted. The authorities are scouring the county for the man.
A chilly May morning with a 37 degree gap sets off a river of notes calling this the snowball freeze. The piece notes that May Day often brings cool spells and hints the freeze lasts until spring blooms offset the cold.
Professional traders were evenly split in strength and sentiment as stock prices moved on alternate buying and short selling. Volume was light, with few spectacular moves, while foreign exchange, money markets, rails earnings, and crops drew attention.
Sigmund Freud claims in a recently published autobiography that he and Karl Koller were researching cocaine as a local anesthetic. Freud says he deserved credit for the discovery, noting Koller announced it while Freud was visiting a distant town.
In New York on May 2 markets were mixed with railroad and copper firming or steady while grain and cotton showed uneven movement. Oil remained firm and foreign exchange was irregular. a future weathered trading session is expected to continue as investors watch domestic and foreign forces. Reverend G. C. Carpenter will preach at Mapleville church tomorrow afternoon at 2.26 o'clock. community invitation extended.
Prices at the city market show mushrooms at 10 for 1 dollar per dozen, eggs 28 cents per dozen, new potatoes 80 cents a sack, cucumbers and beach meal 1 to 2 cents per unit, strawberries 23 dollars per box, green beans 40 cents per pound, apples 6 cents per pound, lettuce 15 cents each, celery 15 cents per bunch, asparagus 16 cents per bunch, onions and radishes listed, cabbage 8 cents per head, fencers 6 cents each.
Emory L. Coblente of Frederick urged Bible centrality in Sunday School work at the Williamsport District Sunday School convention in the U B Church. Mrs Norman Snively spoke on cradle roll work and equipment needs for Sunday schools as Children’s Week is planned for June. A local choir contributed to services. A V Hofman was re elected district association president. Local market quotes and census notes also appear from Winchester to Hagerstown.
One man was released and three others posted $1,000 bonds after hearings before United States Commissioner A. R. Hagner following four raids by dry agents yesterday. Harry Weller of Clear Spring faces a hearing in Baltimore. Richard Suffaccol was released. A man nicknamed Yankee Im from Spencer Weaver farm near Samples Manor is scheduled for Monday. Joseph Nick of Trego will appear Thursday afternoon. The raids were conducted by Agents J Jordain Beall and Detectives Chapman and Crom.
The Women s Home Missionary Society of St Paul s M B Church held a banquet hall program after a brief business session last night. Miss Hannah Down Ingram and students presented selections including piano solos by Letita Julia Beland Virginia Schenck and Katherine Nelkirk with vocal and piano numbers by Phoedo Steffey Adela Rosenberg. Refreshments followed.
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