Accidental Self Shot Leaves Youth in Critical State
Lloyd Robinson a 13 year old of Dawson Maryland was accidentally shot in a yard near his home last night while removing a coat. He was taken to Western Maryland hospital with a bullet lodged near the left lung and is described as critical with operation not advisable at that time.
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Lloyd Robinson
Dawson, Md
Samuel Robinson
Daw
Tonyland
Young Robinson
Maryland Agricultural College
O. S. Jenkins
Beall Street
F. S. Brewer
Jenkins
Robinson
White
Brewer
Ivor & Johnson
Goss
Butler
Would Not Talk Smith the Wife Murderer to Times Reporter
James Smith lay in Allegany Hospital accident ward guarded by a deputy. He refused to discuss his alleged wife killing, saying he would not speak for publication, though he welcomed visits from relatives and clergymen. He appeared at ease and claimed no pain.
Father shoots eagle to save child in North Carolina
United Press reports in Goldsboro that William Woods of Richmond County shot an eagle lifting his infant from the Peedee river. The bird carried the child as it flopped and slowed, then descended. Woods fired and killed the eagle, saving the child from harm.
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United Press
Goldsboro
N.C
William] Woods
Peedee Riv
Woods
Chief Murdered in India Massacre at Banquet
United Press dispatch from Bombay reports Sabong, a village chief, and twenty six advisers were killed by assailants while invited to a banquet to discuss forcing tribute. The massacre halted sovereignty claims as the group met at the table.
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United Press
Bombay
India
Sabong
Townshend Self-Praise Preface Sparks County Tax Talk
In Frostburg a dispute unfolds over who should pay for G G Townshend's lengthy propaganda on his own work and its costly embellishments. Townshend funding it himself would avoid county or state charges, while using public funds could spark immediate protest from taxpayers. The county demands a fair, square deal or no road bonds, opposing a road oligarchy with Townshend as beneficiary.
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Times
G. G. Townshend
Frostburg
Great City Fire Damages Chicago Wholesale Firm Building
A six story building housing McNiel and Higgins Co part of the wholesale grocery department burned last night in Chicago. The fire caused about 600000 damage and injured several firemen while creating a scare at a nearby hotel.
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Chicago
Hearst News
Ill
McNiel and ‘Higgins Co
Progressive social planned by SS Peter and Paul parish
Young ladies of SS Peter and Paul parish organize a progressive evening Monday starting 3 o'clock with all saved admission including refreshments for three cents. Isleth Short Time. All machinists in GC and CG RL R Co shops laid off. retained workers to have half time and eight hours work daily.
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SS. Peter and Paul's
Arraignment of Prisoners and Naturalization Hearing
The court arraigned several prisoners on larceny and forgery charges with not guilty pleas for most, while Charles Martin pled guilty in three larceny cases. William Scott faced forgery charges with defense by George L. Eppler and Arch A. Young. Naturalization involved William A. Garnett and others, with Garnett initially struggling with nine ty days’ notice and a vague Italian applicant Alfonzo Gorbonio told to study laws. John Ball and Jacob Regal from Frostburg and Cumberland were naturalized amid other Hungarian applicants. the session also touched on a road dispute case and a courtroom disruption by a witness addressing the jury as fellow citizens of Allegany county.
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A. P. Hutzler
W. C. Capper
Thos. Hays
Ff. A. Perdew
Charles Martin
William Scott
George Lewis Eppler
Martin Zabiliska
Arch A. Young
William A. Garnett
Lonaconing
Jeso Naturalization Law
Lockey
Bureau of Naturalization of Washington
Garnett
Alfonzo Gorbonio
Shockey
John Ball
Frostburg
England
Jacob
Cumberland
John A. ‘Smith
Amos Miller
Williams
Young
Sloan
Allegany County
Death of Miss Mary E. Lee at 16
Miss Mary E. Lee aged 16 died at her parents home 47 Frederick street late last night from a complication of diseases She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Lee and a member of the Metropolitan A M E Church Her funeral will be held Monday at 2 o clock with interment in Sumner cemetery
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Miss Lee
Mary E. Lee
Frederick Street
James Lee
Metropolitan
A. M. E. Church
Dhurch
Sumner Cemetery
Mourning and trial tales loom in Thaw courtroom recap
In Pittsburgh, Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testifies as William Thaw’s defense challenges the admissibility of sensational testimony. The case features a tense exchange over a published story and a judge’s ruling on its impact and libel risks. The testimony continues with Nesbit appearing pale yet composed, mourning the loss while recounting events.
Attention FO Eagles Button dealer notice
Pere Bale of Eagle buttons located on Ne Geatre street JyLLw announces availability of Eagle buttons for Shryer's clients.
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Pere Bale
Shryer’s
Geatre Street
Jyllw
Four Children Drown While Skating Near Wharton Coals
Indiana Pa Jan 18 four children Sadie Kinley 11 Revie Kinley 12 Charlotte Kinley 8 and Roy Stokes 13 perished when ice one inch thick broke under them on a reservoir near the Wharton Coal and Coke Co ovens. The ice cover of fifteen feet square gave way and the youths sank, bodies recovered.
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United Press
Indiana
Wharton Coal and Coke Co
Sadie Kinley
Revie Kinley
Charlotte Kinley
Roy Stokes
Bank Wrecker Convicted Faces New Trial Request
John R. Walsh was found guilty of wrecking the Chicago National Bank after a 30 hour jury session. He faced 150 counts, with 5 percent guilty and 97 not guilty, and his lawyers requested a new trial. Judge Anderson set January 28 for the hearing. Walsh vowed the fight has only begun and faces potential five years in prison.
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United Press
Chicago
John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
Anderson
Walsh
Burials Planned Tonight for 20 Unidentified Victims
Twenty unidentified bodies from Monday's Boyertown calamity remain at the morgue, with the coroner determined to bury them tonight despite pleas from families. The coroner reports jewelry worth $10,000 seized from victims includes 250 watches and 500 rings.
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Boyerstown
United Press
Boyertown
Fire in Catsburg mine controlled. no escapes reported
Fire at the Catsburg mine near Monongahela Pennsylvania has been bratticed off and is expected to die out in the next few hours. Only a small portion of the mine was affected and no personnel were in the mine at the time.
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United Press
Monongahela
Catsburg
Will Nominate Haywood Receives Big New York Reception
United Press reports Socialists in New York claim William Haywood will be the party’s presidential nominee after a reception last night. About ten thousand people gathered. many could not gain admission, signaling strong support within the movement.
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New York
United Press
William Haywood
Steunenberg
Tanzer the Real Estate Man Sells Prime City Lots and Homes
Tanzer the Real Estate Man advertises a fine farm near Wellerslie for sale at 1200 dollars, three Maryland houses for 4000, a brick modern residence at 44 Mechanic for 4000, a corner lot at Mechanic and Haifa Streets for 3000, a Baltimore Ave residence for 3500, and various Green Street lots from 200. Call for sale opportunities in Baltimore city.
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Tanzer
Maryland
City Corner
Ha’ i
Baltimore Ave
Green Street
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