24 May 1927
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1927
Page
1
A Baltimore preacher cites Genesis Exodus Romans and Acts to claim capital punishment is justifiable as a divine mandate. He contrasts England and America noting lower crime where executions occur and warns against mob vengeance when miscarriages of justice occur.
Dr. R. Saylor of Pawbaw Minnesota was knocked unconscious Sunday afternoon by an all game guide at Rolling Mills Field Cumberland. He was taken to Western Maryland Hospital for treatment. Baby girl born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Lawrence McClain of West Side Avenue at the hospital. President's wife in Mexico under observation in Los Angeles hospital to determine if gallstone operation is needed.
In Southampton on May 24 former Premier Ramsey MacDonald, parliamentary Labour leader, arriving from America aboard the Berengaria, said the Labour party was ready to challenge the government to an election if there is a complete break with Russia.
Mrs Evyabeth Bower aged 16 once among the citys oldest residents was laid to rest in Rose Will cemetery after services at the family home 118 West Antie street Rev Dr Reese Wagner and an old Southern family history noted. Survived by three children Blanche Jacks J Scott Bower and A Mullworth S ywer and by grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also mention of Kittie Stottlemyer who died at state sanatorium Elkton Va and service details. L D Ernst hospitalized after maritime injuries.
Tax notices will be mailed to new automobile owners this afternoon by Tax Supervisor Guy Garn to gather vehicle details for current-year assessments. Recipients must return a mailed envelope with information. owners and croners of new cycles will be asked to specify make model and year. The county seeks accurate data to set next year’s levy, with an expected increase around one million dollars.
Paris awaits the famed aviator as Lindbergh plans a Paris tour aboard his Spirit of St Louis. Officials expect official functions, banquets, and receptions with a possible London stop after Brussels, and the flyer says he seeks a brief European visit before returning home.
In Brockton on May 24 Police Judge Johnston presided as Geek S Johnston faced a left turn violation on Main Street. The judge noted the usual $1 fine but reduced it, praising the citing officer after fining him.
Maryland farmers saw wheat lead in value at 15.6 million dollars from 11.06 million bushels, while corn totaled 22.0 million bushels valued at 14.1 million. Potatoes reached 9.9 million dollars from 4.68 million bushels, and sweet potatoes were also listed with 1.52 million baghels. Dr. Symons notes shifts in county agent and home demonstration work alongside Boys and Girls clubs efforts.
Baltimore's 400 pastor ministerial union will pass resolutions condemning Sunday benefits for relief at Hoa vi Lins as the city faces a $36,000 shortfall in its Mississippi valley Red Cross quota. Protests were filed by ministers after Baltimore could not meet the target.
Hagerstown may lose its airplane factory as Kreider Reisner Aircraft considers options in other cities. The plant, manufacturing planes for about five years, plans to move early this summer. work on current orders will finish around June 10. Officials have sought a landing field here but efforts failed while other towns offer incentives to attract the company.
A jury in court this morning returned a verdict for Dr. Rubert Wade in his suit against Edgar Wur for damages to a car from a near Baonshoro accident. One year in the House of Correction was given to Hal. Fourteen cases disposed. trials set for Thursday. The dry was ceaseless this morning. Also notes on a sweet tooth in Atlantic City and other brief items including resignations, windstorms, a merger plan, and a notary appointment.
Lieu Mathias Pepperback faces insubordination claims by BO Austin and Oliver Short of the state police and employment agency. Through attorney Thomas B. Madison Mason, they will seek a formal hearing two weeks after testimony in a Tadbel county murder trial. Pepperback denies the accusation and requests details of vague charges.
Washington May 24 The Federal Radio Commission announced re assignment of radio wave lengths and power across the nation to take effect June 1. Stations must move to new wavelengths by 3 a m a week from tomorrow and follow the commission on the central table. This marks the first time since broadcasting began that a sound basis for service to listeners is provided. Local notices include market price updates for feed and mackerel as well.
Jersey City contestant Mina Dorothy Killen placed among the eight top beauties at the international bathing beauty revue in Galveston Texas. Miss Brittan, billed as Miss New York, was named beauty queen of the Universe after earning the Miss United States title with entrants from 23 American villages competing for awards including a $2,000 purse and a silver plaque.
The Baltimore and Ohio rail line altered its departure times this city. Trains previously leaving at early morning hours now depart earlier at 6:10 and 6:04, with the main service shifted to 7:20 p.m. This marks a new daily schedule for local riders.
The News Publishing Co of Saint John Maine announces a new daily morning newspaper Eastern Sho that will publish under Morning Vimes and Wicondee News ownership beginning next week.
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