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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1925
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR text from a special board conference at the Whitehouse mentions advisability and individuals such as William Matehell. Readable names and clear facts are minimal, with many garbled sections and no distinct outcomes or dates to summarize.
A fragmented notice reports Davison is nominated for a Franklin County judgeship. The document references Sunday School convention plans in Washington County and lists officials and dates, though many words are garbled. It mentions sessions, travel by buses, and a public notice about attendance and duties.
Chicago report on the Roosevelt Asiatic expedition describes the abandonment of the search for rare sheep in the Himalaya. The party, including Kermit Ratsavell and Calonel Phendare, wrapped up after climbing toward 18,700 feet in the Himalayas and collecting wool.
Two workers perished when a mine blast occurred causing a deadly accident. Survivors described hearing a large explosion and scrambling to reach the surface, while others nearby were shaken but uninjured as rescue efforts began at the shaft.
City statistics for the month show the building trade and garages in Hagerstown lead activity with valued projects and notable bids. City Clerk Ned Arisle reports permit counts and associated values, highlighting municipal attention to property and construction.
Fragmentary obituary note mentions Hubert and Bhina, with unclear dates and places. Reads like a death notice from a local paper but readable text is incomplete and lacks full names or context.
In London a delegation member blames Kellogg for the entry ban on an unnamed individual. A secretary in Washington says the person’s visa was revoked due to ties with British peers. The official criticizes British aristocratic ideas influencing those abroad.
Report outlines approval of air petitions affecting numerous cities including Chicago Detroit Cleveland Cheyenne Denver New Orleans Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Norfolk Wilmington Savannah and Jacksonville. Route holds pending further information petitions and potential service changes in the region.
A fragmented entry details Maryland tax payments and sums including 31069.415.00 and 12957298.65. The text references Lillian Strates, hearld line offices, and a freight station, with notes on dates and locations that hint at a mid century accounting record.
Weather conditions over the past week favored tilling and harvesting across Maryland. Reports from the United States Department of Agriculture note tomatoes, angler and buckwheat ripened quickly. Early corn cutting extended westward into Allegany County, with good yields improving as the season progressed.
In Genoa on September 27, Col Ossetti and Capt Jueirolo dueled with swords for over an hour and a half. Both men were pricked and cut but neither suffered serious injury as the contest failed to settle their dispute. Market reports note scarce peaches, with apples plentiful and tomatoes selling at various prices.
An appeal from ten workers urges merchants to close stores at 5 PM on weekdays and 10 PM Saturdays to ease the burdens on women and girls in the town. They urge residents to pressure merchants and neighbors to adopt shorter hours for humanity and better daily life.
Speculation resumed with vigor as motors lead an opening advance on the New York market. Gleys’ ler opens 2% higher at a new record, General Motors gains about one point at 100%. Baltimore grain closes with No. 2 wheat rel spot at 1.5328 and No. 2 corn at 1.42 nominal. Local quotes show No. 2 white gate at 471-2349 and rye No. 2 spot not quoted.
"The Village Postoffice" a comedy will be staged tonight and Friday in the social hall of Washington Square M E under the Helping Hand class and C W Sullivan. Bill Jones appears with Homer L Atwood in a lively country store setting with a cast of about 40, featuring Bula Shadrach Evelyn Sullivan Ruth Broadwater plus Francis Boward Hicks Burnett and Orville France in leading roles. The new church hall stage will host the first performance tonight.
Scout meeting announced for tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the American Legion Hall. All members should attend to re register. Also notes that the first high school for girls in Boston opened in 1825 and that the average English pipe smoker used six matches per pipeful of tobacco.
The State Game Commission of Penne Taylvania announces a special open deer season on December 18 19 21 and 32 to help relieve farm damage. The season centers in Franklin County southeast of the state highway from Shippenshire to Chambersburg and Hagerstown. It aims to reduce deer numbers by allowing controlled killing at a designated feeding ratio.
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