Orphans' Court grants administration for Verlinda McKaig estate
At today’s Orphans' Court session Judges Coulehan and Bruce and John Rhind, Register, heard petitions. Merwin McKaig was granted letters of administration on Verlinda McKaig's estate. A large picnic occurred at Brady's grounds with guests traveling by morning and afternoon trains.
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Orphans’ Court
Coulehan and Bruce
John Rhind
Merwin MccKaig
Verlinda McKaig
Brady’s
Appointments at Centre Street School Rig
The trustees of the city schools met yesterday and appointed Mr. A. M. Adams principal of the new Centre Street school. The board says Adams will fill the position to their entire satisfaction, citing his scholarly attainments and thorough knowledge of the departments under his supervision.
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A. M. Adams
Centre Street
Adams
Dr Madden's Condition In Huantingdon Patient Delirious After Arrival
A man from Huntingdon, Pa. who saw Dr W Scott Madden, the young physician shot in front of the Times office Friday night, reports he arrived in Huntingdon yesterday in a feverish tremulous state and became delirious after reaching his brother's house. Today his condition is unknown as the family refuses telegraphic inquiries.
German Dramatic Company Presents Conrad or The Hand of a Friend
Williamson the manager opens the preliminary season next Tuesday at the academy with the German dramatic company. The Jersey City Argus praises the company for large audiences and notes Dick Gorman as Conrad delivering a superb performance especially as the Chinaman rescuing a child. The troupe earns applause and is regarded as highly entertaining with skilled dialects and capable ensemble.
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Williamson
Academy
Conrad
Jersey City Argus
Dick Gorman
Col Baughman Unable to Attend Syracuse Canal Convention
The Baltimore Sun reports Col Baughman of the canal will miss the Syracuse convention due to other business. He has returned from New York where he conferred with prominent citizens on canal matters. New York favors state ownership and funding to keep canals navigable, contrasting Maryland’s mixed stockholding and federal ties.
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Tosday
Col. Baughman
Syracuse
New York
New York State
Maryland
Chesapeake and Ohio
United States
District of Columbia
Baughman
Potomac River
The Miners in Convention Address on Labour Harmony
The speech urges unity between miners and employers to avoid strikes and lockouts, promote amicable resolution of wage disputes, and seek peace and prosperity for workers. President Hughes' address is accepted. credentials are reviewed as delegates convene in secret session. The report also notes a geopolitical analysis praising Russian diplomacy and critiquing England, mentioning the Marquis of Salisbury.
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Hughes
England
Marquis of
Sliaborg
Swindling the Old Soldiers by Pension Office Impostor
A Baltimore case reveals William H. Rutlidge posing as a Pension Office special examiner. He used false identities tied to Captain George E. Lemon and T. H. Lemon to swindle widows, claiming office ties and demanding money to pass claims. He was arrested in Cross Keys, Maryland, and held in Baltimore for trial.
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Washinoton
Pension Office
Baltimore
George L. Lemmon
15Th Street
George E. Lemon
Lemon
T. H. Lemon
United States Treasury
Jacob
William H. Rutlidge
Rutlidge
Cross Keys
Maryland
Bulgarian Prince Alexander Deposed Amid Coup in Sofia
A Vienna dispatch to the Times reports Bulgaria ousts Prince Alexander after Prime Minister Karavelov presses for deposition. The prince, surprised, admits no supporters and resigns as public opinion rebels against his policy. The Times notes the coup looming large over the Bulgarian crisis.
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Bulgaria
Alexander
Vianna
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Times
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Sofia
Baltimore and Ohio Freight and Passenger Rate Conflict
Baltimore and Ohio delays permanent New York freight plans until Philadelphia link to Reading is finished. Brokers sell Chicago tickets at 12 while B and O keeps 15 to Chicago. pools aim to hold rates, B&O seeks to break them. Pennsylvania reportedly shares pool revenues on New York Baltimore local trade as pool roads fight to maintain rates.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
New York
Philadelphia
Reading
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Wrestler Evan Lewis Fails to Meet Second Catch Match
Reports say Evan Lewis known as the Strangler did not fulfill his agreement to wrestle Tom Cannon in a second catch as catch can match. The piece notes betting and fight prospects, plus other sports tidbits and a daredevil bicyclist scaling a 125 foot bridge.
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Evan Lewis
Strangler
Tom Cannon
Mr. Cassatt
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Russia ready for war in the Eastern Question claim
Paws notes August 11 1886 argues Russia seeks renewed action in the East provoking global concerns. It discusses Serbia Bulgaria Romania and potential European upheaval and cites Napoleon era letters and figures to illustrate strategic tensions and diplomatic caution.
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Cumberland, MD
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