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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1921

Page

8

Shyster Lawyers Prez On Convicts Critique In Maryland Penitentiary

H C Raynor recently released after a three year term warns that Baltimore lawyers prey on convicts by pressuring for early pardons or paroles. He claims some attorneys pry prisoners for savings and promise influence with the Parole Commissioner, a false pretense. The convention tabled four resolutions after his hour long address, including one to invite a delegation to the Farmer-Labor party convention in St Paul on June 17. The vote to deteruction passed 24 to 23.

Tonridta Maryland Baltimore Hati H.C. Raynor Raynor Raynore Federation Farmer-Labor Party St. Paul

Coolidge Warned Not To Veto Tax Reduction Bill

President Coolidge faced a choice between following Secretary Mellon’s fiscally prudent advice or vetoing the tax cut as demanded by party leaders. Democrats watch from the sidelines as the administration weighs deferring tax relief for a year, with both sides claiming credit or blame depending on the outcome.

Coolidge Mellon

Mah Jong Fad In U S Growing Report

Washington May 23 The Department of Commerce reports Mah Jong sets valued at 1 322 644 were imported last year up from 131 412 in 1922. The Chamber of Commerce directors held their regular meeting and luncheon at the Women’s Club with routine business on the agenda.

Ptoteronilocal News Service Washington Pune United States Department of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Women’s Club

American Legion Meeting Tonight with Col Markey Speaks

Special Morris Frock Post No 42 American Legion session at 7 30 this evening in the club room features Col John D Markey State Commander delivering remarks to Legionnaires. Post Commander John L Harley urges full attendance as Decoration Day plans and memberatio drive are set. refreshments to follow.

Morris Frock Poat No. 42 American Legion John D. Markey John L. Harley

Weather and Obituaries Darken The Nation’s Day

The report lists multiple obituary notices from Greencastle to Smithsburg with ages 72 61 and 37 noting deaths at home and church services. It includes funeral times 1 30 and 2 o clock ledgers and interment details. Also weather forecast extends across the Carolinas East Gulf States with unsettled conditions tonight and Saturday and scattered showers in various regions.

H. Scott Kutn Suithaburg Hhean Hostdas Ruth Himer L. H. Ashby Smithsburg Harry Garver Smithspurg Charles Holt Linford Kirk Springer East Avenue Tle Parenta Sone Dorothy A Tia J. M. Springer Walter Byron Stehl Rose Hill Cemetery Brenham Wolfkill Carolinas East Gulf States Atlantic Ponthenat

Invention Aids Ultra Violent Ray Use in Newark

The Havoria Chemical and Manufacturing Company announced a new small device that enhances the ultraviolet ray apparatus. It is designed to fuse or fashion a component that excludes weaker rays while allowing the most potent rays to be generated, aligning with advances in ultraviolet technology reported in Newark on May 23.

Newark N. J Havoria Cliemical and Manufacturing Company

Senate probe nearly breaks up with row

On the witness stand Todd attacked Senator Wheeler of Montana in an unsettled exchange. Wheeler and Todd clashed while Senator Brookhart occasionally backed Wheeler. Brookhart criticized the justice department's activity under Harry M. Daugherty and referenced indictments in New York and Montana as Todd responded with strong remarks about the case and Wheeler.

Todd Burton K. Wheeler Montana Wheeler Brookhart Department of Justice Harry M. Daugherty New York Wheeler Ig

Chicago Youth Murder Still Most Baffling

A Chicago youth murder case remains baffling with police questioning a father about a ransom demand of 10 000 and a taxi ride to a Sixty Third Street address. Coroner reports cite scalp wounds and lung discoloration, with no conclusive cause from water in lungs or poison. John O Leister shows improvement after surgery at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore as his niece remains at his bedside.

Nanper Sixty-Third Yranke Ling John O. Leister Finney Ie Union Memorial Hosptal Baltimore Edward Wahl Mr. Leister

Fragmentary tribute note from a distant period

A damaged OCR fragment honors a crown of patience through years of struggle. The text mentions lands and hands that endured and a dignity tied to a noble legacy, but the message is incomplete and cryptic.

Governor Ritchie Endorsed for President at Maryland Convention

Baltimore May 23 Unanimous endorsement of Governor Albert Ritchie for President by the Democratic State Convention. Maryland delegation of sixteen to the National Convention in New York instructed to vote as a unit. Ritchie victory noted with support from leaders and delegates, amid reports of backing from Mabon and Kelly. An early keynote by Carville D Benson and Joseph Finan as officers. Delegates at large listed with counties and names.

Baltimore Albert ©. Ritchie Maryland New York Ritchie William Curran Ruehle Mabon Kelly Rughie J. Enon Ray Democratic State Central Committee Carville D. Benson Joseph Finan Benson Anne Arundel Bruce City Thos H. Robinson Harford Jackison City J. Buoy Ray Prince Georges Robert Crain Charles Howard Bruce Howard Mortimer W. West Ally William €. Walsh Allegany Brooks Lee Montgomery Emery Coblentz Frederick John W. McCullough Garrett

Cold Cure Col Delaney With Chlorine Gas Apparatus

Col M A Delaney commandant of the Army Dispensary in Washington photographed with the chlorine gas apparatus used to treat President Coolidge's bronchial cold. The image highlights military medical equipment tied to the president's health episode and Delaney's role in administering care at the capital facility.

Col M. A. Delaney Army Dispensary Washington, D. C Conlidge

Naming Of Tammany Chief Delayed To July 15

New York May 22 The Tammany Hall executive committee postponed choosing a new leader to succeed the late Charles F Murphy until after the Democratic National convention. A July 15 tentative date was set to act, with a seven member subcommittee led by Frank J Goodwin handling interim organization affairs. Commissions of Barry MM Harts Harry E Keedy and DaWitt O R Miller as election supervisors for three years were received yesterday at the Clerk’s Office.

New York Tammany Hall Charles F. Murphy Frank J. Goodwin Barry MM. Harts Harry E. Keedy DaWitt R. Millar Ofice

Man Convicted in Brooklyn Fire That Killed Six

A Brooklyn Supreme Court jury found William F. Ford guilty of second degree murder for starting a blaze in an apartment house that killed six people including his father in law. He faces sentencing on May 26 as the court rules on motive tied to property disputes.

New York wWilliam F. Ford Brooklyn Word Lawens Proparty

Volcano eruptions again spew lava in Hawaii

Honolulu reports Kineau Volcano erupts with two miles of lava spurt as earthquakes and heavy showers follow. Sightseers crowd near the mountain under guard while an Overland touring car owned by B C Weigand of 821 South Mulberry street was stolen yesterday carrying markers.

Ny Fotoruationss Negwa Honolulu Kineau Gar B.C. Weigand South Mulberry Street

New York Produce Markets Report May Prices and Averages

New York markets show mixed commodity prices across produce and dairy. Wheat futures dotted with scattered percentages, live poultry and eggs steady to higher, milk wholesale at 186 per 100 pounds with a 3 percent increase, and various flour and butter grades listed for regional deliveries and zones.

New York Ox York Sabu

Market actions show dull yet resilient tone on May 23

New York stocks opened dull and irregular with professional selling pressure on industrials and rails. Public utilities and select high priced stocks like Norfolk and Western and Southern Pacific attracted buying later, while Pan American and oil shares drew attention ahead of upcoming reports. grain markets in Chicago opened mixed with wheat and corn directions similar to earlier sessions.

International News Service New York Stock Exchange Studebaker Anaconda Atecla Norfolk and Western Southern Pachée New York Dock Congoleum International Paper Witlys-Overland Pld Pan-American Ny International News Service Chicago Itiba

Local Quotations Prices Paid Farmers Horst Hagerstown May 28

Farmers received price quotes from C. M. Horst in Hagerstown on May 28. The report lists oats and bran values, malt percentages, and sugar products amid miscellaneous wholesale quotations.

C. M. Horst Hagerstown Eters Bog

Union Leaders Plan Parley on Wages Dispute at Western Maryland

Union officers arrive in Baltimore to join parley over a 1 percent wage increase sought by Western Maryland Railway workers. J A McBride, vice president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Firemen and Engineers and a vice president of the Order of Railway Conductors, will assist. The counter proposal from Maxwell Byars is under study, with a decision pending arrival of the union officers. C W Sullivan, general chairman of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, says no action will be taken until the officers arrive.

Baltimore Western Maryland Railway Company J. A. McBride Brotherhood of Railroad Firemen and Engineers Order of Railway Conductors Ley T ‘Ie Maxwell Byars Mr. Byars C. W. Sullivan Railway Trainmen

Slartzaga and Wise Sell West Lincoln Property to Bell

Claraice C Slartzaga and Wise sold their property on the west side of Lincoln to William G Bell for about $6500.

Claraice C. Slartzaga Wise Lincoln Willian G. Bell

Condition Improves For Local Superintendent On Broadway

Condition improved for C Grimca superintendent previously known as Ilac Matoma on Broadway, though confined to a hospital ward yesterday as medical staff monitor recovery.

YE. C. Grimca Éshoale Ilac Matoma Broadway Lishalise

Building Permits Granted for Ruth at West Washington

Ruth receives garage permit at 45 West Washington. Permit notes include lot 0x8 and approval details. Dates and issuing authority not provided in readable text.

Ruth Washington Gtreat

Knights And Dokkies Visit AE Waynesboro

Members of Western Maryland Lodge No. 147 Kalpite of Pythian Valley Lodge Knights of Pythiag and many Dokkies attended a meeting of George Washington Lodge in Waynesboro last night. The final degree was conferred on candidates with Elias B. Hartle Joseph Hoffman and John Webber speaking about the Dokkle ceremonial dome held there on July 4.

Western Maryland Kalpite of Pythian Valley Lodge Knights of Pythiag Dokkies Waynesboro George Washington Lodge Elias B. Hartle Joseph Hoffman John Webber

Would Remove Justice Dept From Politics

A Weeler Brookhart chaired committee in Congress plans sweeping reorganization to take the Department of Justice out of politics. He would demand the Attorney General be awakened from the Cabinet and that grand jury indictments for certain men be pursued. The plan Foresees extensive criminal prosecutions and a legislative path to restore agency independence.

Washington Congress Department of Justice Weeler

93 Year Old Man Falls Down Stairs in Halfway

John D. Byers, aged 93, of Halfway, a longtime resident of Washington County, fell from the second to the first floor at his home yesterday morning. He suffered bruises and shock but no broken bones. He remains confined to bed, still recovering.

John D. Byers Halfway Wash Fngton County Mr. Byara

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