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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1933
Page
5
Maryland reports for August show increases in industrial employment and payrolls, with a 12.1 percent rise from July and a 6.6 percent gain in employment. Compared with a year earlier, employment is up 26.3 percent and weekly earnings 42.4 percent.
A Halifax harbor pier spanning 1,200 feet was consumed by flames causing an estimated loss above 750000. Most of the seasonal shipment of new flour was destroyed and more than 700 longshoremen lost their jobs. Three firemen suffered serious injuries and needed hospital care.
Charles Chaplin announced he has reopened his studios and will begin a silent picture within 60 days. Paulette Goddard, long linked to Chaplin, is to portray the female lead in the as yet unnamed project.
In Charleston on September 13, a circuit court reversed a jury award of 10,000 to plaintiff C. E. Woodriff for injuries from a motor vehicle accident. Court attaches have been unable to Sad hin.
Havana sources report threats of revolution as 300 rebels march toward the capital. Captain Juan Blas Hernandez, the veteran who fought Machado, leaves Camaguey with a heavily armed band to Santa Clara toward Havana, under orders from the local commander.
William A. Smith of Danville Virginia and James Bramovitch alias Burke Charlestown along with four other men who were arrested at the fair grounds on morphine possession will face a hearing Friday at 11 o clock before U S Commissioner D A Wolfinger. The hearing was postponed for U S officials convenience. Four of the six men have been released. The arrests were made by Baltimore narcotic agents aided by local authorities. The six men are alleged drug addicts.
A Brad dock Heights farmer, G. Frank Bell, reports a pear tree on his property in full blossom while bearing several bushels of ripened pears. Two other trees on the farm are also starting to blossom.
After Ivan and May Jones divorced he praised her cooking and housekeeping. She returned not as wife but as housekeeper and cook with a written contract guaranteeing her weekly salary.
The government opened its case against United States Senator James J. Davis of Pennsylvania on an indictment charging shipment of lottery tickets across state lines in 1981. Prosecutor Louis Mead Treadwell noted the Loyal Order of Moose ran "Moose heart charity balls" in 1930 and 1931 with 60 cent tickets granting attendance to local charity events.
New York union painters decorators and paper hangers walked out seeking a six hour day five day week and 1.65 dollars an hour. Officials estimated 15 000 members joined the strike halting work across Manhattan the Bronx and Staten Island. The current wage scale is 8 dollars for an eight hour day.
The wills of William H. Joslyn of Rogerstown and Missour A. Trovinger of Paramount were probated today. Mrs. Trovinger widow of Martin Trovinger left her estate to her children.
Chicago September 19. The American Legion drafts for adoption a four point program on equitable disability compensation and hospitalization for disabled veterans. The plan seeks restoration of a 25 percent cut and rules that reductions require proof of improvement, with free hospitalization for those unable to pay. Ed Hayes of Decatur Illinois is seen as likely to win national commander.
New York September primary focuses on the Democratic mayoral nomination with Mayor John P. O’Brien challenged by Congressman Black and Assemblyman Ambro. Black predicts a turnout swing could threaten Tammany, while LaGuardia runs unopposed for the anti-Tammany fusion ticket.
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and his wife are due to fly from Sweden to Leningrad to confer with Soviet air officials about the northern aviation route.
Chicago authorities debated using a fever machine on Patrick Maguire, 29, who has been in a long sleep since February 15, 1932. Doctors planned the trial despite the American Medical Association warning that artificial fever had not proven successful in similar sleeping sickness cases.
Idaho voters face a statewide test on Prohibition as 18th Amendment repeal is on the ballot. Boise dry leaders claim a large turnout with a strong repeal majority, while opponents insist repeal support is high.
Three cases of forage poisoning found in Frederick county warn farmers of a disease killing horses quickly. The toxin comes from fungus on hay after long rains, with symptoms starting as gaunt appearance and hind leg weakness, advancing to swallowing difficulty and paralysis. Anti-toxin can help, but prevention by avoiding wet low pastures and inspecting wheat stubble is advised.
In Annapolis on September 19 eight spectators were hurt when the reserved seat section of Hunt's Circus collapsed during the evening, none seriously. The grandstand swayed and dropped, pulling occupants from their seats as it collapsed. The Board of Election Supervisors reported the September 12 county special election costs were lower than previous elections.
In Baltimore on September 19 a crowd witnessed the nearly full Prettiboy dam as wind caused small waves to splash over the crest. In Washington on September 18 Representative T Alan Goldsborough urged national inflation of the currency in a discussion with Senator Robert Thomas.
Local police in Hagerstown faced widespread nudist activity after chaotic incidents last night and today. Two men were detained for mental examinations and a third was calmed after marching outdoors in the chill. A second man on McDowell Avenue was similarly affected as authorities weighed public safety concerns.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania 30000 western Pennsylvania miners wait for the president signed coal code to be explained by their lender. They remain on holiday with no date set for a return to work and leaders reserve comment while merchants expect wage provisions to boost business. Andrew Rayner president of the Gates mine H C Frick Coke Co believes the code means union recognition after last week's clash in which 17 were wounded.
Sergeant Devine of the police department and W Lawrence Marple of the A A A headquarters announce a statewide effort to organize school safety patrols in all county schools. Patrols already operating in Boonsboro Keedysville Downsville Williamsport and Halfway report reduced crossing accidents and praise from parents with new leaders and supervisors appointed.
Robert D. Forden a 13 year old sand lot football player died in a hospital from shock after a fractured vertebra suffered in a scrimmage pileup. The coroner reported his death as the first grid iron fatality of the season in the Pittsburgh district.
Washington September 19 Retail price control replaces soft coal as NRA focus Hugh Johnson presses to finish a master charter to cover all retail trades with hundreds of thousands of stores and millions of employees A proposal to stabilize prices 10 percent above wholesale costs is highlighted Roosevelt signs coal code October 2 after altering labor language Green and Lewin pledge cooperation to push the code toward success
Philadelphia reports a truck drivers strike that started last Saturday, with 6,000 drivers on strike and another 6,000 idle due to halted operations. Picketing of highways spreads support as freight valued up to 100 million dollars remains tied up in warehouses.
Two miner homes in different city districts were damaged by blasts early today. One man was slightly injured and thirteen others, including twelve children, escaped unharmed. Police tie the explosions to a strike called by rivals of the United Mine Workers of America.
Independence Missouri report notes Mayor Roger T Sermon ruled a cigar store Indian statue may remain at its spot for 35 years, declaring it not a sidewalk obstruction in a local campaign issue. Arch bishop voyage describes Archie in Galway and Baltimore figures during a NeYork trip and vacation.
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