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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1929
Page
9
Two detectives fell to gunmen within seven days boosting fear in Chicago police circles. Detective Joseph Sullivan, tied to the Valentine mass murder probe, was killed yesterday as Deputy Commissioner John Stoge pressed ahead. The force mourns another loss amid ongoing investigations.
A series of strong earthshocks early this morning injured eight people, some seriously, as walls cracked and some buildings collapsed in Mendoza and nearby areas. The quake disrupted wire communications with Chile and sent alarm through the noted trading city between Buenos Aires and Chile.
In York Pennsylvania Judge R P Sherwood denied new trials for John Blymeyer and John Curry, both convicted of first degree murder in the Nelson D Rehmeyer witchcraft slayings. They received life imprisonment along with Alber G Hess who earned ten to twenty years for second degree murder. Curry, aged 14, Blymeyer, and Hess beat Rehmeyer unconscious, tied him, and burned his body to bury a hair spell tale. The crime was discovered the next day by a neighbor.
Dr Charles Emerson Sargent Maitland known as the Duke of Sutherland was jailed after tradesmen say he owed about 27000 for furnishings in his Snell Isle apartment. He faced a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses claiming to head eight hospitals and to be British aristocracy. A rug dealer loaned him 200 after parting with $50000 worth rentals.
Los Angeles on May 25, film stars Pi Madee Bellamy Barbara Redford and Eugenia La Place were grilled in divorces by Superior Judge Arthur Keetch. Bellamy received a final decree from Logan Metcalf Bedford from John Rascoe and La Place from Raymond Kirkwood, a theatrical producer.
In Frankfort Kentucky on May 28 the Kentucky court of appeals considers a breach of promise case arising from Misa Kenova Damron and Wayne Hintt of Flemingsburg who planned to marry on February 17 1929. Hintt contends he owes nothing claiming a dog license was purchased instead of a marriage license and that Sunday business was illegal under sabbath observance.
Cincinnati jury denies damages in a $5,000 suit by Theodore W. Purtee for his infant son's enlarged photo used in advertising. Purtee claimed the child suffered emarrasement and ridicule due to permissionless use. Jury found no compensable harm and dismissed the claim.
At the May term opening, eight of twenty three criminal cases were disposed. Six inmates pled guilty and seven were convicted. Scott Mundey Cyrus Whitmore and Russell Eversole admitted robbing Western Maryland freight cars. Robert J. Gordon pleaded guilty to stealing four chickens from Charles Shirk. Edward H. Miller faced forgery charges and pleaded not guilty to forging a check. Dewey Munshower admitted stealing a watch and receiving stolen goods. Frank Long was convicted for theft of 27 chickens from David Bowman in the term’s first jury trial.
Carl Newton Mahan, six and a half, faces murder charges in Paintsville for the shooting death of eight year old Cecil Von Hoose. The child reportedly said the older boy tried to take a scrap iron prize, leading to the fatal shot when he stood on a chair to fire a shotgun.
Carrie B. Stevens filed for divorce from Harry C. Stevens on grounds of desertion. The couple married in 1021.
Representative Edward E. Dennison of Illinois declares tolls on the Williamsport bridge over the Potomac illegal citing lack of congressional authorization. He plans a bill to place toll supervision under the Secretary of War and notes an interstate bridge requires an act of Congress before construction. He questions the bridge’s legality and mentions dividend disclosures.
The National Broadcasting Company seeks an illegal broadcaster believed to be near Paterson New Jersey, who has transmitted false news over WJZ for three months. Seven listeners reported an alleged Hoover assassination and Curtis illness last week, with NBC planning to pinpoint the signal using a direction finder.
County Agent Milton D. Moore and J. H. Knode assist in the annual cattle judging near Waynesboro Pa. Washington County venttla owners north of the county entered the contest from the Waynesboro milk shed. The winner earns a silver loving cup from the Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce as scores rise with higher quality cows shown this year.
The weather cooled briefly with readings near 28 degrees and 2 degrees below the prior day, forcing furnaces to relight across offices and homes. J A Miller of Weedysaville predicts lasting warmth, while farmers welcome sun as rain has delayed field work though soil remains wet for plowing.
The fifteenth annual track and field meet of Washington county public schools is at City Park today. Thousands attend as boys and girls compete in foot races, jumping, soccer, field events, and dodge ball. Winners advance to a state meet in Baltimore in June. officials and judges from local clubs oversee events.
Dr Williams Dalor, surgeon for Maryland race tracks, was injured when his car crashed on University Parkway. He sustained a broken nose and multiple cuts. He was freed from the overturned vehicle by two bystanders and later faced traffic court on a careless driving charge.
Omahan J L Coleman, 80, collapsed last night while playing solitaire at a dim game table. He clutched the cards by which he could have won, ending a quiet game with an unclaimed triumph.
Authorities investigate a blackmail plot threatening Miss Con stance Morrow 11 sister of Anna Morrow fiancée of Colonel Lindbergh and three notable Massachusetts women. A demanded sum of 50000 dollars was sent to Miss Morrow and similar letters reached Mrs Larz Anderson Mrs Curtis Guild and Mrs Charles Bird of Walpole.
London reports Michael Strange former wife of John Barrymore was married to Harrison Tweed a New York lawyer today. Strange who keeps her nickname after divorcing Barrymore last summer in New York state wed following Barrymore's marriage to Dolores Costello.
Cuers France May 23 The Graf Zeppelin was preened for its return to its home hangar Fried richshafen with departure set for late this evening after arrival from Germany of its master Dr Hugo Eckener Weather could delay the flight and Captain Lehmann said Eckener would decide final timing on arrival.
Pen Mar Park will be opened on Decoration Day with excursion trains and a special orchestra. The formal opening of the park is planned for a later date.
Helen Wills and Edith Cross were defeated in the women's doubles quarterfinals at the French Championships. They fell to Lili D Alvarez of Spain and Keo Bauman of Holland in straight sets. The report also notes a rise in bank debits for Keserstown Clearing Horse Association week ending May 22.
The 1930 Maryland Lutheran Synod session adjourned after an extra long meeting. Delegations from Baltimore and Taneytown withdrew prior invitations for St. Mark's in this city, and the next session will be in Hagerstown. St. Mark's is nearing completion of a new church and a merger plan for Gettysburg Selins Grove and Philadelphia seminaries was approved with one administrative head to oversee the merged schools. A campaign for funds for a women's college will begin early next year.
The Interstate Commerce Commission investigates the legality of Alleghany Corp holdings of Wheeling and Lake Erie stock as the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad sees internecine staff fights. Frank E Taplin and Charles F Taplin lead a rump session to elect five of 15 directors amid Van Sweringen control clashes. United share blocs and prior lien stock rights spar over who governs amid a Nickel Plate rail line appeal and reallocation orders.
SAN FRANCISCO May 23 Thirty four persons including a police judge a police captain and five sergeants and patrolmen were indicted by a United States grand jury on charges of complicity in an Alameda county liquor and graft ring United States Attorney George Hatfield said other prominent individuals might be linked as the inquiry continues
New York May 23 Dorothy Donnell actress and dramatist left an estate of 159513 dollars. Much of the fortune stemmed from The Student Prince and My Maryland.
At the captain's table on the Mauretania in New York on May 24, Count Felix Von Luckner, formerly of the German raider Seeadler, Rear Admiral Gordon Campbell V. C. who captained a Q boat, and Captain G McNeil, master of the Mauretania, shared a table as war leaders gather.
Garden City New York May 23 1932 The Right Rev Ernest M Stires Protestant Episcopal Bishop of Long Island serves without pay for a third year. He devotes his 15000 dollar annual stipend to clergy earning small salaries, highlighting his frugal leadership.
In Chicago a court ordered Peter Kozar to pay his estranged wife $100 back alimony. He claimed pipe smoking is rising while his lawyer Irving S. Adams argued the practice harms his trade as a pipe breaker. Judge Sabath noted he has taken up pipe smoking himself.
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