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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
6
The weather service reports generally fair conditions nationwide with river and coastal areas remaining calm. Forecasters warn of possible unsettled spells along the southern regions and urge readers to monitor local advisories for any developing changes.
The Senate farm bloc, after a long quiet period, filibustered the army appropriation bill to attach the Gooding bill as a rider. It seeks to prohibit higher rates on short hauls than long hauls for farm products, aiming to force railroads to slash freight charges from farms to nearby markets. Leaders warned they will block the army bill until a two thirds majority approves the rider.
Reports from the United States Bureau of Standards discuss the unlikely but feared destruction of Earth by a passing comet. Government observers note Earth is a small target and would absorb much energy if a comet struck, potentially altering materials and climates.
A Senate special committee led by Borah and McNary thoroughly examined charges against Senator Wheeler of Montana and, after a detailed hearing, fully exonerated him of any violations of the Revised Statutes. Senator Sterling abstained from argument.
In Roma on May 15 tremors swept the Alps area causing walls to crack and a thatch to collapse in Ampearo. In Constantinople reports say fifty casualties from a strong May 15 earthquake near Erzerum, with several villages destroyed and railway lines damaged.
Members of the Middle Atlantic Poster Advertising Company board met at the Colonial Hotel to direct the company. discussion focused on measures to improve service offerings and future operations across Carolina Maryland Virginia and West Virginia with representatives from several towns and cities attending. The meeting was organized by Charles Theopy of the Potomac Poster Campaigns to bring the group to the city.
Floods and thawed banks severely damage the Chesapeake and Ohio and nearby canals. Large breaks on the Williamport division and Cumberland line disrupt the waterway once linked to the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. The canal, surveyed by George Washington, faces costly repairs as government and local authorities assess scope and funding.
Susan M Harmony of Greenristle died Wednesday noon at her home on North Athsun aged 68 years 11 months and 20 days. She was a well known town resident and Lutheran Church member. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Kath ering E. Pounsr of 19 Enat Frapkita street a sister Mrs Torarus Keanedy of Antrim township and others in the county. Funeral arrangements pending with local services.
Conomac Park at Conzcox Creek near Williamsport, submerged by high water, escaped damage and is being cleaned. Tesumac on concrete bath houses completed and carpenters begin erecting other buildings. Park slated to open May 30.
Baltimore May 15 The Sack Lowndes Marchant faction took control of the Republican State Convention from Senator C E B Weller and reformed the delegation for the national convention. They pledged the Maryland delegation to support William S Jackson as national committeeman and listed several delegates and alternates including William T Fitzgerald Jeremia Stawkins Alexander Armstrong Henry Uohapfel Jr and Omer T Kaytor as elector from the Sixth District.
Herbert Stewart, colored, will be taken to Martinsburg this afternoon to face larceny of an auto from the garage at Jones and Griffith in that city. He was arrested by Sheriff Duffey and Deputies Downey and Kaylor last night after an investigation by Deputy Rowers showed Stewart had placed a car in a local garage Tuesday and later tried to sell it without registration or title. Stewart says he bought the machine from another Negro without knowing it was stolen. Charges of receiving stolen goods were preferred, but Martinsburg authorities pressed no charges.
Washington May 15 President Coolidge was near completion of a message to Congress vetoing the soldier bonus bill and may send it late today or tomorrow the final day on which he can act to prevent the measure from becoming law without his signature Kiwanians meet at the M O A corner Public Square ad notices and a card of thanks follow with local business notices interspersed among the crop of boilerplate civic items and small ads from Owens and neighbors
Flood weakened Potomac waters wash out a 100 foot span of the toll bridge at Harper's Ferry. another span is at risk. Traffic halted between Maryland and the Shenandoah Valley as rescue and repair efforts follow floods. The river receded nearby allowing limited rail service to resume, while authorities warn of further collapse.
Live poultry and butter show slight steadiness as markets in New York list varied quotes for eggs milk and grains. Prices cover turkeys broilers and coasters with butter eggs milk wheat corn oats hay and straw all cited in fluctuating figures from regional commodities pages.
The New York stock market shows mixed early action with professionals dominating trading as prices waver in opening hours. Oils and copper show strength while railroads move narrowly. Atlantic Coast Line’s 1 percent dividend is priced in, and foreign exchange remains heavy amid modest shifts on the day.
The Daily Mall announces eight new subscribers in Hagerstown area including Mrs L F Shue at 411 Vino Btrest and Mrs L Cross at 414 forth Jonathan Btr ost.
The $19,000 suit of Automotive Stores Corp. v Nantel R Grove occupies the court with a jury trial in progress. Attorneys for the plaintiff and defendant debate fraud claims over stock purchase in March 1921. Separate cases mention Coffman v Modern Dry Cleaning in which a verdict of $122.83 was entered for the plaintiff.
Secret service operatives seek Waldo Byken in Washington on forgery warrants and auto theft charges. He was released on recognizance to appear in federal court in Washington Tuesday and then reportedly moved to Hagerstown, taking a job at a local garage. He allegedly offered a prospective customer a used automobile.
Washington dispatch says the government will pursue its criminal case in Montana against Steator Burton Wheeler despite exoneration by the committee. The report lists multiple individuals charged with larceny including James Adam and James Mall with various amounts, and cites building permits in town. More than ten thousand indictments were mentioned, with the grand jury returning charges against local felons.
A detailed description of a gold fringe trim about a foot deep along the edges of a summer wrap. The garment features black satin lining with brocaded cloth of gold.
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