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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1922
Page
3
Genoa Conference officials inform that the meeting will end on Saturday while Russia’s reply to the Hughes note is awaited. The Hague invitation remains a focal point as Lloyd George pushes for extended discussion. The State Department note aims to keep doors open for future talks.
A Ragotatawn Rotary weekly meeting and luncheon was held today at the Granther of Commerce. Several impromptu addresses occurred and plans for future events were outlined, concluding the program.
Final plans for a Western Maryland Amorlition of County Boards meeting were announced with acceptances from most counties. Washington County officials will preside, organizing the session in the Court Hall or, if full, the YMCA or Chamber of Commerce facilities. The agenda includes organization, officer elections, and public discussions on population data and public welfare topics.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Mailed Fist campaign in Southern Ireland aimed at stamping out murders and terrorism. Reports claim peace negotiations failed and that officials prepared to adopt strong measures. The piece references Dublin and Irish figures, with confusion over terms and dates.
A menacing note circulated in New York City claimed a plan to replace city agents with nationalized dispersants and warned of imminent action against the Day leader. The missive named Janice Pershing, niece of General Pershing, and referenced telephoned orders from prohibition headquarters.
Toh Upperman sustaines a severe head injury after being struck by a blunt instrument, doctors fear a skull fracture. An X ray will determine injury extent as Deputy Sheriff investigates a nearby incident and holds a suspect on $10 bond.
In Cumberland two people were burned when a blaze broke out at a location tied to the May event. Authorities reported rapid spread and efforts to control the fire. Names and precise details are unclear due to the damaged text, but the incident involved local residents and responders.
The Labor Department reports that retail food prices rose one tenth of one percent in April over March. Compared with April 1921, prices were nine and a half percent lower, while April 1918 levels were forty two percent higher. Avg family expenditure in April rose sharply despite the modest price uptick.
New York May 17 authorities report the pilot of a booze‑run plane that crashed near Cropo Hudedon carried Arquor from Canada. Evidence suggests the craft carried contraband gear and equipment. Several men captured in the alleged mug plot confess that girls are being used to divert liquor across the Canadian border.
In New York on May 17 executives from Mid Western Independent steel firms met at John Loeb Company offices in Kansas City to discuss a potential consolidation. Mortimer Belts of Kutoy Loeb and Company signaled the move but gave no firm outcome.
New York May 17 Investore story shows Bernard F Rice testified that from 1921 to 1928 the defunct firm spent about 2.5 million dollars while only 22 thousand in income. The hearings reveal vast admin and party expenses, salaries near 495 thousand, branch maintenance, stamps, telegraph wires, and suspicious withdrawals totaling over 310 thousand. The record highlights misused funds tied to stock and bonds purchases and a large damage bill amid bankruptcy.
Fire last night in Funkstown caused an estimated loss of about 6000 dollars. The blaze destroyed the Keller slaughterhouse and several other structures owned by Clarence N Keller and Calvin Reed. Keller was injured trying to save poultry. one man narrowly escaped injury from a falling chimney. Insurance covered some property. two uninsured losses include a 2000 dollar building and an uninsured truck. Local fire brigades from Hagerstown and Junior Fire Company aided in containing the flames.
A defense move to dismiss the treason indictment against Bill Blizzard, mine union chief, was launched at Wharles Town West Virginia on May 17. The attorneys urged Judge Woolf to instruct the jury to halt proceedings after the state had finished presenting its evidence.
The park at Patrickstraat end of West Frederick is now open to tourists and campers. W J Childs of the State Roads Commission announced there will be no formal opening. For several nights visitors have used the free camp with sky water, flights, tables, firewood, incinerators, and lavatories provided.
Misa Anna Laugilin, a Franklin County native, was elected superintendent of Waynesboro Hospital to take effect July 1. The Bryn Mawr Hospital veteran is expected to oversee operations as new leadership begins.
Philadelphia May 17. W Harry Baker, secretary of the Republican State Central Committee, conceded Giora Pinchot Independent a governor nomination in Pennsylvania after unofficial returns. Alter and peers contested, with Allegheny County votes shaping the outcome. Pinchot supporters claimed the correcting margin could push him past 31,000 if missing districts favor his rate of gain.
Two Mallet engines, the largest used by the Western Maryland Railroad, were sent to Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia for repairs. The company plans to keep sending engines away for work, as Port Covington yard renovations progress, with part of the machinery to be moved to Baltimore within a month.
Washington County announces promotions tests and commencements for elementary schools. Readiness examinations begin May 23 and continue May 24 26 and 26 with ceremonies scheduled in Clear Spring Boonsboro Smithsburg Sharpsburg Hagerstown Wilzipport Hancock and other towns in late May and early June.
Washington May 17 the Hoover administration plans a quick move to end the six week old coal strike. He has called a conference in Washington of representative mine operators to devise means to protect coal supplies amid the present crisis and to settle the strike as part of a government effort.
Report from Natchez Mississippi area notes eight more towns threatened by floodwater from the river break. Residents fear rapid advance of water through the levee as towns in Louisiana and Mississippi brace for rising levels and potential property loss.
Washington May 2 The city theater columns note Harding will meet the steel men in a high profile match. Officials call for fans to attend as teams prepare under bright lights at the famous venue.
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