15 Oct 1927
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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1927
Page
1
The Steir Commission of Fisier von says 500 armed men plan to sweep York River tomorrow morning and remove oysters and markers, opening the area to harvesting. If county authorities fail, the state could invoke militia aid to enforce the seizure across York River, Rappahannock, and Poquosinac waterways.
Four diphtheria immunization clinics will be held next week in the county, announced by State Health Bureau on Saturday. The date and location will be provided later. Diphtheriausk will be given, and toxin and antitoxin treatment offered to susceptible individuals to prevent the disease from spreading this season. Miss Naunie Funk, near Beaver Creek, recovering from a second operation at Washington County Hospital, is improving.
Felix F Palavicini former editor of EY Universal Mexico City faced an alleged rebellion charge. He testified he wore false whiskers and a wig under police pressure to disguise his appearance for a photo intended to fool contrast.
Governor Wallace Farrington, after meeting President Coolidge in Washington, discussed a possible appointment as governor general of the Philippines. The White House briefing indicated Coolidge would consider the suggestion as a potential approach to leadership in Manila.
A dubious claim touts gasoline at a new price and a device installed on cars that allegedly cuts costs. Oliver Milwaukie Wisconsin offers a free device trial and a money making prospect, promising weekly profits from $74 to $150 for those who assist in local promotion.
Benjamin F Spragins an inmate at the penitentiary was found guilty of first degree murder by a Towson jury for the July crime that killed Alfred F Walker a guard during an attempted escape Spraginsis testified and said he did not shoot Walker while colleagues and guards described forged passes and gunfire at the labby the jury refused mercy and set a possible life term or death sentence pending a new trial motion
The Antietam U B Church plans a Rally Day service tomorrow at 8 45 AM with special music and a second attendance. Pastor Ray Daniel Powell formerly of Shippensburg will deliver the address. Powell preached here last Sunday. other services follow with 8 45 AM and 7 30 PM worship, prayer meeting tonight at 7 30.
Harold Hofman son of Maj. Lloyd K Hafferan is among 62 lawyers admitted to the State Bar in Baltimore. He is a University of Pennsylvania graduate and will practice in Hagerstown.
A dense listing of local church services across Williamport and surrounding towns, detailing pastors, church names, locations, Sunday schools, morning worship times, and evening services. Includes First Church of God, St Pauls United Brethren, Trinity Lutheran, St Johns Episcopal, and many others with times ranging from morning 9:00 to 11:00 and evening 7:30 to 8:00, plus Bible schools and Christian Endeavor programs.
New York reported by the Daily News that Jack Dempsey and ex-manager Jack Mearns near a peace pact to revive Kearns as Dempsey's pilot. The deal includes long term contract giving Kearns one third of future earnings and withdrawal of lawsuits, with Dempsey touring major cities this winter.
The town sees hundreds of requests for a small allotment of B and O tickets with under one hundred available. Misa Bertha Negley, secretary at a town office, plans to retrieve reservations but far fewer tickets than requests will be issued.
Four cars were recovered by police yesterday after Thursday incidents. One car belonged to John Bloyer of Broadford and was wrecked near the Hagerstown Country Club. the others were found abandoned. No thefts occurred, but a vehicle belonging to Roy Honson of Chambersburg was stolen from a mobile home. Mr Bernard Hull and daughter Milfred of Springdale are visiting Mr Russell Wiles for four days.
Plans near completion for the annual Alsatta Mummer’s Parade on October 1 detail prize levels for adults and children across elaborate costumes and floats. Organizers report about 10 entrants expected. the route will be flood tailed to boost parade appeal. General Chairman George Lindsay or parade committee members can provide details.
A brief excerpt notes James W. Gerard, farmer ambassador to Germany, urging action against anti American propaganda linked to Landon and Dagland. The call emphasizes countermeasures and suggests American support to counteract the influence.
Clarence Feigley age 17 is to be sent to St Marys Industrial School after attempting to pass a counterfeit check at a local bank. He entered the bank yesterday afternoon with a drawn check on John Pink, prompting fraud detection by bank officials and a pursuit by Patrolman William Hamill. Feigley, a parolee from the industrial school, was captured in the western city section and will be returned to the institution on White Pod Road. Local families Ross Martinsburg Alvey Hise Pauling Thelua Hagerstown were guests of Mrs Mary Polta and her children.
It looks appetizing and the title promises top quality meals. The Washington ate Twez notes the restaurant’s cleanliness and broad selection, claiming everything offered is good and the best place to get meals for the night.
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