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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1925
Page
7
Rescue operations near Block Island continue for the crew of the S-51. Divers recovered a fifth body aboard the Camden, identified as the seaman seen in the engine room. Sharks, six to eight feet, swam nearby raising fears bodies may have been consumed. Recovery efforts proceed as seas stay calm, with more bodies expected.
Jewelry valued at 150000 dollars was stolen from a trunk owned by Edward L. Morsa a New York jewelry salesman. Thieves took the trunk after it was sent from a downtown hotel to a railroad station and obtained it by presenting a check. Detectives traced the trunk to another hotel where it was rifled.
Williamsport officials improve traffic control by placing white markers at square approaches with signal lights. An ordinance regulates observance of automatic signals and markers and bans speeding and cutouts on vehicles.
The charred body of August Pilla was found burned in his Downey, Somerset County farmhouse. Robbery is suspected after a reported $8000 farm sale proceeds from Harry Felton the day prior. Pilla, Italian-born, moved from coal mining to farming and amassed wealth. his death foreshadows the new owner's takeover today.
The Steamer Eastern Gale of the Northwestern Fisheries Company arrived at Settle from Alaska with 175,000 cases of canned salmon valued at $1,500,000. It is reputed to be the largest and most valuable cargo of its kind ever footed in one vessel. A large shipment has been sold in Tennessee and other southern states.
Richard N. Casover sues Eling C Harbaugh for 2000 dollars claiming injuries from a West End collision that left him two weeks in hospital. Attorneys W P Lane and Theodore F McCoy represent the plaintiffs in separate trespass action against Lewis F Reecher and Mary B Reecher regarding property.
Brigadier General Smedley D Butler would stay as Philadelphia Director of Public Safety only if residents unite in asking President Coolidge to keep him and if he sees clear city support. Butler said a real demonstration of public will is needed, otherwise he will not continue. Leave expires January 1.
French finance minister Joseph Caillaux sailed home aboard the France after failing to settle Franco's 4.2 billion dollar debt with the United States. He tearfully appealed to Americans to view France with sympathy and pledged to work to meet obligations to the limit of France's strength. He hinted at possible return to Washington within six months to resume talks.
Chicago October 3. Wealthy beer runners Druggan and Lake sparked outrage as two federal deputies, Walter G. Zippman and A. C. Pollack, were discharged after a drink during transport to Sycamore jail. The case adds to a broader jail scandal that has already cost eleven officials their jobs amid contempt proceedings. Druggan remains in Sycamore jail and Lake in Wheaton as judges move to enforce penalties.
A Denver mother convicted for making beer to feed a frail child won on appeal as District Judge G A Luxford annulled the sentence stating the drink was used to nourish her ill child who disliked milk. The October 3 report notes the reversal.
Mrs Birdie C Olsen files habeas corpus in Juvenile Court to recover her two babies aged one and two held by Mrs Alice Littrell as security for an unpaid board bill. The filing occurs in Los Angeles on October 3.
A new chain letter circulating here claims origin from an American officer and aims to travel the globe three times. It lists many Bergen names, covers five and a half pages, and requires nine copies mailed within 24 hours under a supposed nine day bad luck penalty. The recipient dismisses it as foolish superstition.
Weekly forecast from Washington dated October 3 notes showers Sunday night and again midweek. Forecaster predicts mixed precipitation across North and Middle Atlantic States with periods of rain and showers varying by region.
Baltimore Oct 3 Apparent deficits in the Motor Commissioner Baughman accounts range from 12000 to 17000 dollars as reported by State Auditor Milbourne to Governor Ritchie and State Comptroller Gordy. Baughman, abroad for an automotive officials meeting, says a month of investigation shows a yearly shortfall near 1000 dollars with questions whether bookkeeping error or theft.
George Summers of Hancock has worn the same hat since his wedding day thirty seven years ago. The hat remains in good condition with only a few ventilation holes. Hat makers would appoint receivers overnight if Summers faced factory stoppage, illustrating his long time habit.
William J. Patton prominent Greencastle attorney died from heart trouble following a brief illness. He was 46, operated a newspaper and law practice, and was active in local projects. Survived by wife, two children, sister Mina Mary E. Patton of Philadelphia. funeral arrangements to be announced.
Three men robbed a New York diamond merchant and seven others at the Jagerberg jewelry store in St. Paul today, escaping with gems valued at more than 159000 dollars.
Reports claim that Dr Steving Wilfin and Mrs Woodrow Wilson widow of former president Wilson plan marriage. Their past engagement and recent Paris meetings fuel speculation that the romance may be revived.
New York reports Mrs. AL Mee Crocker Gouraud, heir to a $10 million Crocker fortune, arrives from Paris with her fifth husband, Prince Mistilan Galaszine, after confirming a Paris wedding in September. The 51 year old socialite, known as the Queen of Pearls, has three prior divorces and a late husband who died. Separate suites on the Berengaria hint at a dramatic voyage as she pursues another alliance. Also noted are divorce proceedings for Carl and Margaret Clatterbuck and a Baltimore conference of county superintendents.
Baltimore October 3 A meeting of engineers and firemen spokesmen with Western Maryland Railway officials is set for Monday to discuss a proposed roughly 5 percent wage increase. Fred Barr vice president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen said canvasses among enginemen showed support. He noted the rise was negotiated with the New York Central and not ordered by the United States Labor Board.
Julia Kohler, three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Kohler, was slightly injured when she ran into the street in front of a car driven by Raymond Calhoun of Altoona. The incident occurred on West Washington Street in front of Kohler Jewelry. The driver stopped within a car length. the child suffered lacerations and shock but no serious injuries.
At a meeting of representatives from Valley high schools today, Crockett was declared eligible to play for Hagerstown while Stein was disqualified. The dispute centered on the eligibility of Crockett and Stein as members of the local high school football team.
In Richmond on October 3, a 4000 foot Chesapeake and Ohio tunnel collapse trapped more than 40 workers. Seven were killed, many escaped, including fireman Mond Jey who crawled to safety after a timber and earth avalanche. Gas hindered rescue efforts overnight.
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