Mrs. Gilbert H. Friend Seriously Burned in Oil Fire
Mrs Gilbert H Friend of Hamilton Boulevard Magerstown formerly of Cumberland was seriously burned when a coal oil can exploded after she poured oil into a stove The flames spread to her clothes and were extinguished by her husband Doctors said she had burns on both legs left hand right arm and part of hair She was hospitalized after treatment and her condition improved the same day credits fire department and medical team for prompt aid
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Gilbert H. Friend
Hamilton Boulevard
Magerstown
Democrats Want Furst as Compromise Candidate
Baltimore May 24 strong pressure from Baltimore city and county Democrats has urged Frank A Fursto to consider running for Governor. He has previously refused public office but is now weighing the nomination amid business opposition to Lee and lack of support for Harrington. His ties to Mayor Preston and Senator Smith are cited as assets to unite factions.
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Baltimore
Frank A. Fursto Becmee
Furst
Lee
Harrington
Mr. Furst
Preston
Smith
Baltimore City
Jury awards $9,000 against City of Hagerstown
Walter H. Crowl of Hagerstown sued the Mayor and Council for $10,000 after his 10 year old son lost sight in an eye when mortar splashed from a building under construction. The four day trial rejected a bid to remove the case from jurors. If no new trial is granted, appeal to the Court of Appeals is possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Crowl
Hagerstown
J. H. Crowl
George T. Kline
Kline
Alexander R. Hagner
Ferdinand Williams
Cumberland
Frank G. Wagaman
J. Lloyd Harshman
Albert A. Doub
Court of Appeals
Swedish Steamer Sunk In North Sea Torpedo Strike
A Swedish steamer was mined and sunk in the North Sea yesterday, though the crew all survived. The ship's name was reported as Hernodia due to a cable error.
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Stockholm
North Sea
Street Dept. Affairs Spark Feud In City Council
A heated session in the council saw clashes between Commissioner Eyerman and Mayor Koon over street department funding and personnel. Debates focused on the chief inspector position, salary cuts for the street superintendent and assistant, and plans to reduce department budgets, with other measures including incinerator talk and road work referrals.
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Council
Or Koon
Leander Schaidt
Jas. P. Gaffney
Schacht
Eyerman
Gustav Knieriem
William I. Mills
Hagerstown
Cumberland
Koon
Wilson
Norfolk
James A. Reed
Allegany County Academy Holds Class of 1915 Graduation
The Allegany County Academy class of 1915 holds commencement at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Parish House on June 8 with John W. Duke as valedictorian and Miss Maxie Pyle delivering the salutatory. Baccalaureate sermon at First Presbyterian Church by Rev. Dr. James E. Moffatt. A class dance at Masonic temple follows and class day is canceled due to few graduates.
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Allegany County Academy
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Albert A. Doub
John W. Duke
Maxie Pyle
First Presbyterian Church
James E. Moffatt
Masonic Temple
The
Academy
Charles E. Metz, Jr
Frank B. Vandergrift
Earl EF. Broadrup
John H. Kelso
Evelyn Margaret Cole
Four houses burned at Hagerstown after Sunday blaze
Fire destroyed a row of four houses on Bethel Street in Hagerstown Maryland owned by Fred Sener. Tenants named include Frank Barnett Mary Simpson Mrs Lizzie Lee and Lucy Snowden. The blaze started in Barnett’s residence and rapidly engulfed the row with only the last house surviving.
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Hagerstown
Bethel Street
Fred Sener
Frank Barnett
Mary Simpson
Lizzie Lee
Lucy Snowden
Barnett
Fire destroys furniture in neighbors houses after lamp spill
A fire broke out and a observant lad raised the alarm enabling all to escape unharmed. The blaze consumed nearly all furnishings in the affected houses, with the cause suspected to be a lamp tipping over.
Outdoor dances postponed to Wednesday evening
The Rost and's Les Romanesques and folk dance exhibition by the Girls Friendly Society of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, scheduled for tomorrow in Judge Henderson's Washington street garden, are postponed due to weather. Miss Helen Henderson and Miss Frances Sloan lead rehearsals for the first open air event in the city with many girls participating. the program starts at 8 o'clock.
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Rostand
Girls Friendly Society
Hmmanuel Episcopal Church
Robert R. Henderson
Washington Street
Helen Henderson
Frances S. Sloan
Seizure of Eighty Austrian and German Ships by Italy
Italy seized eighty Austrian and German ships in Italian ports following its war declaration. The ships, valued at about twenty million dollars, include some of the largest German merchant vessels now interned at Genoa. Dispatches report mobs storming the Trieste consulate and public celebrations in Trieste.
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London
Genoa
Vienna
Amsterdam
Trieste
Italy
New York Arrives with Body of Charles Frohman
The American liner New York arrived this morning bearing nine Lusitania victims bodies including Charles Frohman. A score of survivors were aboard.
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New York
Charles Frohman
Charlies Frohman
Massive hillside slide blocks B and O freight line
A large earth and rock slide on the Doe Gurley high line east of here blocks the eastbound freight track for five to six days. Freight detours will use the eastbound passenger track while three tracks remain available to passengers. No passenger service disrupted.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Doe Gurley High
Prohibition on dumping in Wills Creek issued
City Health Officer Max J. Colton announces a ban on throwing garbage rubbish and other material into Wills Creek and warns offenders will be arrested and prosecuted. City Hall notice dated May 24 1915.
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Wilis Creek
Wills Creek
City Hall
Max J. Colton
Continental Mills Tailoring to Move to Liberty Street
The Continental Mills Tailoring Company now tied to McMullen Bros moves to 18 North Liberty Street next to Liberty Theatre on Saturday May 29. A remodelled store will showcase a complete line of materials for their $11.40 made to order three piece suits. Until then the business remains at the McMullen location.
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Continental Mills Tailoring Co
McMullen Bros
North Liberty Street
Continental Mills Tailoring Company
Liberty Theatre
McMullen
Two Murder Trials Set in Cumberland County Court
Bridgeton May 24. George Francis Hawn faces trial for the Buckshuten murder of 6 year old Beatrice Bailey after firing through a window at his sweetheart. James Moore also billed for trial this week accused of slitting Florence Johnson’s throat with a razor.
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Bridgeton
N. J
George Francis Hawn
Beatrice Bailey
Buckshuten
Cumberland
Hawn
James Moore
Florence Johnson
Thirty Days for Trespass Bridgeworker Sentenced
James Brown described as a traveling bridgeworker received a 30 day jail sentence from Magistrate Jacob B. Humbird on a trespass charge at the Western Maryland Railway Company property near the dam. Brown allegedly grew abusive after warnings from the railroad bridge watchman and persisted in crossing the structure.
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James Brown
Jacob B. Humbird
Western Maryland Railway Company
Brown
Western Maryland
Police Crackdown Targets Traffic Violators in City
Charles Henderson paid a $20 fine in Police Court for reckless driving. Dr John E Ford forfeited $10 for speeding. Several similar cases pending tomorrow as officers vow strict enforcement of dimmer lights and city traffic ordinances.
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Charles Henderson
John E. Ford
Austria Strikes First War Blow In Austro Italian Conflict
Rome reports Austria's naval and aerial forces opened the Austro Italian war with a bombardment of Ancona and Adriatic coast towns. Austrian aviators also attacked Venice arsenal and Jesi hangars, causing little damage.
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Rome
Austria
Ancona
Adriatic
Venice
Jesi
William A. Hoster Seeks Support for County State's Attorney Run
Political notice by William A. Hoster announcing candidacy for State's Attorney in Many County. He seeks support from Republican voters ahead of the party primaries.
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Alle County
Henry Fresh
State's Attorney William C. Walsh
William C. Walsh named state's attorney in a public notice. appointment discussed in local legal notices with emphasis on official duties and authority within the county. The filing highlights Walsh's role and the start of his term amid ongoing cases and county governance.
Fuller Barnard Jr Seeks Allegany County State's Attorney Nominations
Fuller Barnard Jr declares candidacy for State's Attorney of Allegany County and asks Democratic party members and all citizens for support in the nomination process. He emphasizes party backing and public service.
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Allegany County
William C. Walsh
Fuller Barnard, JR
Maries
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