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Newspaper

The Daily Mail

Location

Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1929

Page

2

Lindberghs vanish after secret New Jersey wedding

Charles Lindbergh and Anne Morrow remained hidden after their surprise ceremony at the Morrow estate Englewood New Jersey. The couple's whereabouts elude investigators as a plan for a long flight in Lindberghs Falcon plane with two parachutes aboard is noted at Schenectady New York Roosevelt Field yesterday.

New York Colotel Charles A. Lindbergh Anne Morrow Dwight W. Morrow Englewood N. J Schenectady, N. Y Roosevelt Field N.Y Schenectady Sutile Colonial New Jersey Morrows S. R. Guggenheim Flying Colonel

Lineman Burned by Live Wire at Monterey Club

Floyd C. Stephen of Rouzerville was rendered unconscious and burned when he touched a high tension line during work at Monterey Country Club. He sustained deep burns to his left arm and finger, was hoisted to the pole and hung for a time before co workers turned off the power and pulled him down.

Floyd C. Stephen Rouzerville Monterey Country Club

Accused Negro Taken by Mob Near Alamo Tennessee

An 18 year old black man accused of attacking seven white women was seized from Alamo jail by a mob at about four this morning. His body was later found on a tree with a note reading hang here until 4 PM Thursday. The man had been moved from Trenton where a mob earlier damaged the jail and confronted Sheriff Bradshaw.

Alamo Tenn Joe Barkley Thair Carl Emmerson Emerson Gibson County Trenton Shari C. A. Bradshaw Bradshaw Nervo Antoine- Wiles

Reparation Figures Given To Germans

Creditors presented a new set of reparations and duties to the German delegation. A decision on the proposal was expected by tomorrow. Merchan t succumbs. Cecil C. MekKnewn, prominent merchant of Waynesboro, died Monday night of cancer of the liver at age 1? The death leaves a wife and three children.

Cecil C. MekKnewn Waynesboro Hver

Memorial Day Observed Across Washington County

Memorial Day will be observed with government offices closed and many shops idle. In Hagerstown a baseball game against Frederick at Willow Lane and a fairgrounds horse show are planned, while Antietam hosts Sharpsburg ceremonies largest ever with many orders participating. Parade forms at 1 pm before Knights of Pythias Hall led by local bands, and remarks by Congressman Yates and Zihlman at Battlefield Cemetery. Record crowds expected and special buses planned. Fountain Head Golf Tournament also scheduled.

Hagerstown Washington County Tn Hagerstown Frederick Willow Lane Fairgrounds Acorea Pen Mar Park Antietam Sharpsburg Na Knighis Pything Hall Velock Myersvile Battlefield Cemetery Richard Yates Winds Fred N. Zihlman Fountain Head Country Cub

Peddler Given Six Months for Driving Offense

Harry Toffnagie of Baltimore was sentenced to six months in the House of Correction after arraignment in city court for driving while intoxicated. A concurrent six month term was also imposed for driving on revoked licenses. This marked his second offense for dizzy driving.

Harry Toffnagie Baltimore

Sun-Back Suits Declared Indecent on New York Beaches

New York on May 29 announces a ban on sun-back bathing suits for women at city beaches. Police Commissioner Whalen says the department seeks a standard of decency while avoiding marrow mindedness as the public demands it.

New York Whalen

Second Sewerage Contract To Be Awarded By Council

City Council will award the second of the sewerage contracts in a special session next Monday as announced by Mayor Reuben Magey. The contract covers sewerage construction on South Boulevard Maryland Avenue and several South End streets, with work to begin this summer and aim to finish within the year.

Reuben Magey South Boulevard Maryland Avenue Sualor South End I Fa

Building Decline Noted In Citypermits fall in May

City records show building operations dropped from 160000 in April to about 30000 in May as four permits were issued this month. Earlier permits include dwellings by C E Rennie at 221 East Baltimore, Decker at 840 Maryland Avenue, and Hagerstown Realty Co at Mulberry Avenue in Jacquees Addition.

W. C. Slee C. BE. Rennie East Baltimore Decker Maryland Avenue Hagerstown Realty Company Mulberry Avenue Jaceques

Famous Gridiron Coach Retiring

ANN ARBOR Mich May 29 Pi Fielding MW Yest director of athletics at the University of Michigan has permanently retired from football coaching after repeatedly delaying retirement. He stated I will never coach again under any condition.

Ann Arbor Mich Fielding MW Yest University of Michigan

Mayor names four days to cleanup city

Proclamation by Mayor Reuben Musey designates June 4 to 7 as Clean-up Week. City forces will collect rubbish in alleys, while residents cooperate to reduce fire hazards. Civic groups plan to help, and residents are urged to keep yards clean, weed vacant lots, plant flowers, paint premises, and not litter streets or alleys.

Reuben Musey Musey Hagerstown

Williamsport Band Wins Second Prize in Greencastle Parade

The Williamsport Community Band and about thirty members of the Volunteer Fire Company attended a black party in Greencastle yesterday evening. The band wore new summer uniforms and marched in a parade. They received $50 second prize. first prize went to the Shippensburg Band.

Williamsport Volunteer Fire Company Greencastle Rescue Hose Company Shippensburg

Barn Burned by Lightning on Summers Farm Near Mount Pleasant

A severe storm struck the farm of Harlan Summers near Mount Pleasant Frederick County yesterday afternoon causing a large barn to burn. Hay fodder and farming implements were destroyed along with two other outbuildings while the house and garage were saved by heavy rain. Paul Fogle, tenant, and Summers were in the barnyard and sought refuge in the barn. Fogle was stunned and Summers shocked. Loss pegged at 700 dollars.

Harlan Summers Mt. Pleasant Frederick County Paul Fogle Summers Fogle

No Paper Tomorrow The Daily Mall Announces Break Memorial Day

The Daily Mall will not be issued tomorrow in observance of Memorial Day. The newspaper cautions readers to note the holiday closure and resume publication as scheduled on the following day.

Hagers town High School honors list with speakers

The fifty first annual commencement program outlines the honored students who maintained an A average for four years. Names include Hilma Barner Annilea Browne Josephine Byers Goldie Clark Edith Fulde Charles Hager and others. Jane Martin to deliver salutatory and Charles Hager valedictory. Principal speaker Prof O H Gordinier with several prizes and dedicated committees listed.

Hagerstown High School Hilma Jeanne Barner Annilea Browne Josephine Byers Goldie Clark Edith Fulde Charles Hager Nancy Harp Mary Dick Heilman Clarence Hershey Aubrey Kemp Audrey Knodle Vida Ludwig Mildred Lynn Jane Martin Jean McLaughlin Helen Middlekauff Roger Middlekauff Hilda Saylor Alice Simon Waldo Stouffer Martha Tombaugh O.H. Gordinier Ken Mar J. McPherson Scott Helen Duffey Alexander Armstrong Robert ©. Zeigler High School Alumni Association Lincoln Essay Mechanics Loan and Savings Bank William P. Lane Morris Frock Post American Bar Association American Chemical Society Washington and Lee University Rev. J. S. Simon Charles Baughman Isabel Fridinger Donald Baker Lyman Ott Flowers Dorothy Needy Elizabeth Hammond Hazel Brandenburg Carlton Godlove Roger Middlehauf Ruth Hankey Rachel Miller Alen Campbell Henry Chepman Harry Feiser

Wisconsin repeals prohibition enforcement act headline

Governor Kohler signed the bill repealing the state prohibition enforcement act, citing a spring election mandate by a large majority. The measure passed the assembly and senate after failed attempts to block its passage.

Madison Wis Kohler Assembly Senate

Union Sues Over Masonry Strike at Frederick Church

Baltimore contractor Masons The suit names the Bricklayers Masons and Plasterers Union of America as defendant for 15000 damages after a strike tied to the Frederick Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church project left it unfinished and caused loss of the contract. The Frederick union is involved. The mill in Chambersburg plans to close about three weeks due to reduced orders.

Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers International Union of America Auit Baltimore Masons Tiasons Frederick Calvery Methodist Chambersburg Woolen Milla

Old Antietam paper mill to reopen as major industry

The old Antietam paper mill, closed January 15, is being sold to L A Rupp of York for reopening. remodeling, a 24 hour six day operation, and 50 000 dollars in upgrades are planned. W T Hanson will supervise as superintendent and about thirty workers will be hired to start by June 15 with a goal to triple capacity within two years.

Antietam United States John E. Stonebraker John W. Stonebraker L. A. Rupp York George B. McWelt Tor WT. Hanson Hanson Stonebroker

Police seek woman with baby deserted by tourist in car

Police investigate a reported child desertion in Hagerstown after a baby was handed to a local woman by a stranger in an Indiana licensed car. The infant was shown in two stores before the mother, aged about 34, expressed willingness to keep the child or have it cared for.

Hagerstown West Washington Street Eyerly’s West Franklin Street Martin Rouse Nake T Rouse

Golf Green Stolen From North Hills Club

In Doug laston New York a full golf green worth 200 dollars was taken overnight from the North Hills Club. The 300 square foot sod green left by wheel marks and was traced to a local cemetery that had purchased it from the shelves. Replacement cost listed at 200 dollars.

Douglaston N.Y North Hills Club

Cashier John B Alexander of Boonsboro Bank Seriously Ill

John B. Alexander cashier of the Boonsboro Bank was reported in serious condition today after a year of faltering health. He has served as cashier and his illness is being watched by bank officials and staff.

John B. Alexander Boonsboro Bank

Lake Forest Splits Dogs By Social Class Plan

Chicago suburb Lake Forest considers a dog pound reorganization grading dogs by status with fedigreed dogs in one class and mutts in another. Critics call it unfair and "a typical Lake Forest trick" while dog welfare advocates urge humane refuges.

Chicago Lake Forest Lester Tiffany Irene Castle McLaughlin William Swift, Jr McLaughlin Swift

Colonel Markey Speaks at Rotary Meeting on Memorial Day

Colonel T. John Markey of Frederick and commander of the 1st Maryland Regiment was the Rotary Club speaker at the luncheon. He discussed Memorial Day and its various phases in a very interesting address delivered this afternoon.

T. John Markey Frederick Rotary Club Marker 1St Maryland

Pioneering flights and records mark May 29

At Metropolitan Airport Los Angeles Bert J Fury reaches 4 43 05 am into a second solo endurance attempt as NDB record efforts continue. Howell Eurich Howard Sampson and Rovegne depart Hagerstown for the national Lions convention at the Mayflower Hotel. Miss Marvel Crosson of San Diego sets an altitude record for women rising 24000 feet. A chimney blaze near Summer causes minor damage. The Tariff Bill passes the House 264 to 147 in Washington.

Howell Eurich Howard Sampson Mr. Rovegne Hagerstown Washington Thea Mayflower Hotel House

Leaking Trans-Atlantic Flights Postponed In May

Leaks and wing-tank failure force postponement of two prewar long distance monoplane trials from Old Orchard. American Green Flash piloted by Roger Q Williams and Lewis A Yancy, French Yellow Bird crew Rene LeFevre Jean Assolant Armeno Lotti, suffered tank seam breaks and ground looping damage after takeoff attempts.

Old Orchard Fiers Roger Q. Wiliams Bea Struggl Roger Q. Williams Lewis A. Yancy Rene

Judge Sloan Addresses Cumberland Kiwanis Club Meeting

Associate Judge D. Lindley Sloan spoke at the Cumberland Kiwanis Club luncheon at Hotel Alexander. The talk marked Memorial Day while Civil War veterans attended a memorial program. The club plans to attend the Inter-Club meeting in Frederick on June 4 at 2:15 PM.

D. Lindley Sloan Cumberland Kiwanis Club Hotel Alexander

MURDERS WIFE THEN HIMSELF IN BALTIMORE

Abra ham Kritt a 55 year old tailor shot and killed his wife in their Brighton street home in the Walbrook section then killed himself. An argument preceded the shooting after he returned home from work about 9 o clock. A servant heard raised voices but not the dispute. Kritt fired four shots at his wife and shot himself twice. The Kritts had four children aged 17 to 23 who were not present.

Baltimore Abraham Kritt Brighton Street Walbrook Kritt Pet Kritts Fir

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