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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1933
Page
6
Authorities search for Mrs. William Chaney an elderly Smithsburg resident over 70 who disappeared from her home between 6 and 6 last evening. Her husband alerted sheriff after she left with hat on and did not return as darkness fell. Fear she wandered into nearby mountains and may be lost.
Poona India May reports Gandhi showing nausea as his 21 day fast begins in protest against treatment of the lower classes. A Bombay physician was summoned by friends fearing the fast may threaten his life.
Sixteen beer licenses were sold this month, bringing the total since April 8 to 206 and fees to 8250. Clerk of Court Edward Oswald reports 7525 in fees distributed on May 1. Another 9745 is to be collected and distributed on June 1. Merchants may renew trader licenses. licenses expired May 1 can be renewed this month.
Barnstable Mass May, Kenneth Buck alleged kidnapper clears his brother Cyril of involvement as arrest continues in the abduction.
Tokyo report states 55 deaths by suicide at Mount Mihara since February 11 as police seek reinforcements. Oshima Island patrols struggle to guard the crater while bodies remain unseen in the fiery depths. In Massachusetts a kidnap case unfolds as Chief Hall probes a hidden dungeon under a vacant house. Fingerprint evidence is sought from found items near the scene.
George Ellis Joseph Williams and Charles League all of Baltimore were indicted for larceny by the May Grand Jury after being arrested weeks ago for stealing a safe from the American Store on West Franklin Street. Indictments also named John and Columbus Toms for robbing a clubhouse near Sharpsburg, Lewis Watts for a coat theft, and Frank Bumbry for shoe and hose thefts. Charles P Forrest of Cavetown faced another breaking and entering charge after beeing caught in the act at the Baechtel farm home near Beard's Church. shots were fired at his fleeing figure.
A thunder squall near Dayton Ohio caused about 200000 dollars in damage with wind speeds estimated 30 to 60 mph. The storm unroofed homes uprooted trees disrupted traffic and knocked out power and communications across a wide area. Several people were injured though none seriously as debris fell from damaged structures. The west side suffered the heaviest impact.
Dutchess county will pay President Roosevelt 1500 dollars for land taken from his Hyde Park estate during the Violet avenue reconstruction. The Roosevelt Hyde home lies on the outskirts of Poughkeepsie.
Aviatrix Ruth Elder known for screen work announced plans to marry Arnold A. Gillespie assistant art director MGM in Yuma Arizona. The couple flew from Bakersfield to Yuma but stopped overnight in India California. Elder has had three previous marriages to C. E. Moody Lyle Womack and Walter Camp Jr., all ending in divorce.
New York May reports show the machinery, machine equipment and electrical equipment sectors see brighter prospects. Seasonal orders and equipment expansion are noted, with a broadening of manufacturing in various segments cited as the most encouraging sign. Stock sales near the courthouse include B and O at 12, Fair at 73, American Telephone at 99, Potomac Edison 7 percent preferred at 77.78.
Democrats assured quick House disposal of the administration farm relief inflation bill by enforcing a rule barring all points of order. Republicans had pressed for a day’s vote but no record vote was taken.
London May 9 The dollar gained strength on the exchange market aided by continental buyers startled by President Roosevelt’s Sunday night currency remarks. It opened at 3.94 pounds and climbed as orders to sell francs and buy dollars covered positions.
Three Filipino yo-yo demonstrators Teddy Maelo Joseph Vera and Flora Cascillo are under arrest in Philadelphia in connection with the murder of 18 year old Jean Lloyd Tohnson whose body was found near North Adams Massachusetts. The trio previously performed at a local store and a regional playhouse. The incident occurred after the girl left her grandparents home on April 28. No further federal or local charges are detailed in the request.
In Georgia, beer sales begin legally in five southern states under new 3.2 percent limits following congressional action. Moist spots appear in the state with Alma and Savannah authorizing local beer, and Augusta considering an ordinance as Georgia joins Florida Tennessee Louisiana North Carolina South Carolina in legalizing the malt beverage.
William H. King of Brunswick files a $5,000 damages suit against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company alleging a 1909 brakeman injury, loss of an arm, and a later unlawful discharge after a promise of work by A. W. Thompson. King claims a breach of contract and cites agreement to forego suit in exchange for ice-time employment.
Two Hagerstown inventors were granted patents last week, announced by the Patent Office in Washington. Morton I. Dorian received patents for a sandblast apparatus and a continuously operating dust collector, while Henry E. Burton earned a patent for an electro magnetic organ valve.
President Roosevelt to decide within days on industrial control legislation for Congress. Budget director Lewis W. Douglas says a recommendation will be ready by tomorrow. The plan would allow voluntary agreements in industry with minority workers forced to comply to curb price cutting and sweatshop conditions.
The May Grand Jury is expected to adjourn this afternoon, aiming for a record short session. The jury began yesterday and this morning inspected public buildings, with few civil trials likely and a small criminal docket anticipated.
Night shifts have been added by two barrel stave manufacturers in Barbourville to meet beer barrel stave orders. Orders on hand assure day and night operations for several months, officials said. John Dos Passos, New York author, has been a patient at Johns Hopkins Hospital for more than a month.
In Washington on May 9 a young burglar aimed a revolver at Representative Charles I. Faddis of Pennsylvania. Faddis struck the assailant with his fist, knocking him down. Faddis, a Medal of Honor recipient, earned his bravery in service as a captain and major overseas.
Webster Bell former Park Bank president faces trial before Judge Robert F. Stanton on conspiracy to defraud bank depositors with director Herbert M. Hartman.
Governor Wilbur L. Cross signed a proclamation legalizing the sale of beer and wine at 32 percent in Connecticut. The measure becomes effective tomorrow, altering statewide alcohol regulations and retail practices.
General Francesco De Pinedo plans a trans Atlantic flight from New York to Perafa aiming to surpass the 5 431 mile record. If weather permits he will depart Floyd Bennett field next Saturday in a Bellanca built craft with 525 hp and 1 050 gallons of fuel.
The New Jersey House approved, 46 to 0, a bill shielding newspaper staff from being forced to reveal sources before courts, grand juries, or legislative committees. The measure now goes to the governor for approval.
Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald told the House of Commons there is every prospect of an immediate tariff truce with the United States subject to settling terms while preserving essential positions. He noted changes in US views and that June 12 world economic conference requires debt issues to be resolved beforehand. The government will continue current British trade work.
Milk producers in nine Western New York counties favor a strike set to begin at midnight Friday. They demand a minimum price of 3 1/2 cents per quart and have signed a petition urging Governor to order a state investigation into the milk situation.
Holger Hansen weighing 315 pounds is jailed in Woodbury New Jersey after refusing to post a $250 bond to stay out of custody. He declined bond help from friends and insisted he will remain in jail, resisting the warden's appeal.
Washington May 3 A carpenter's helper Joe Carnahan fell seven stories down an elevator shaft in the new Department of Labor building He was conscious when recovered and an examination showed only minor injuries A wage increase was granted today to Armstrong Rubber Company workers benefiting 260 employees by James A Waleb.
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