Cotton Crop Production 1907 Report Highlights Yields
The May 25 Bulletin 45 from the Bureau of the Census reports 1907 cotton production at 11,875,461 bales revised, with 42 percent from west of the Mississippi and 58 percent from the east. It notes weather woes, boll weevil impact, and strong cottonseed product values including oil, meal, and cake. Also, notes on cottonseed exports and industry growth since 1890.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of the Census
William M. Steuart
Mtr. Damel Co
Roper
Mississ
Alice Missippi
Bess
Mississippi
Texas
Loulfansag
Oklahoma
Browers
United Staes
United States
Enderg
Chapel Dedicated at New Naval Academy in Annapolis
At Annapolis Maryland the new Naval Academy chapel was dedicated yesterday. Chaplain H H Clarke preached the morning service and, in the afternoon, conducted the dedicatory rite with local Methodist Baptist Presbyterian and Episcopal clergy. Midshipmen filled the pews for the first time while naval officers and families attended. The circular structure with a tall dome earned the nickname wedding cake. Admiral Paul Jones is buried in the crypt.
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New Naval Academy
Annapolis
New
Naval Academy
H. H. Clarke
Clarke
Paul Jones
Two Freight Wrecks on Western Maryland Rail Line
Two freight wrecks occurred on the Western Maryland railroad Saturday night due to landslides. An eastbound train at Scheil toppled into the river with the engine and two steel cars, then another slide at Wallman west of Scheil injured the front brakeman BoML Clark of Ridgely. Trains from Cumberland and Bik ing cleared the line. passengers were moved until around four this afternoon.
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Maryland
Western Maryland
Scheil
Bo ML Clark
Ridgely
Cumberland
Love at First Sight Ties Local Nurse to Rep Weems
In Wheeling West Virginia on May 25 an engagement is announced between Representative C L Ween of St Clairsville Ohio and Minnie McNash a trained nurse of Wheeling. The wedding is slated for early June. McNash tended a patient of Weems in February and their romance drew local notice. Weems says he will not seek another Congress term due to insufficient pay to live in proper style.
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Wheeling
W. Va
C. L Ween
St. Clairsville
Ohio
Minnie McNash
Weems
Congress
100000 Going to Denver for Democratic Convention
Reports in Denver indicate over 100000 visitors will attend the national Democratic convention in July. New York alone has 1100 reservations and may send a 2500 member delegation, per C M Day of the Denver Convention League. Tonsorial razors prices at Lippold's.
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New York State
Denver
C. M. Day
Denver Convention League
New York
Empire State
Crooks from Baltimore and Pittsburgh Target Crowds
A group described as light-agered gentry arrived from Baltimore and Pittsburgh and are suspected pickpockets and second story men here to rob crowds at amusements. Police warn residents to carry protection and watch wallets and watches. Plain clothes officers will watch brands at local venues. Lodges attended church services yesterday with Rev. Hayes and Rev. Kinchey delivering sermons. Two Eckhart men, Samuel Nickle and George Griffith, were arrested for chicken theft and received stolen poultry, with Nickle jailed on default of bond and Griffith released on bond.
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Baltimore
Pittsburg
Union_ Veteran
Legion
Tyler Post
Grands Army of the Republic
Tyler Woman’s Relief Corps
Ladies” Auxiliary
Union Veteran Legion
Centre Street
Episcopal Church
Edward Hayes
the Independent
Order of Mechanics
Bedford Street Methodist Protestant Church
B. W. Kinchey
Eckhart
Samuel Nickle
George Griffith
Pond
Griffith
Nickle
Organist Ingram Lord Accepts New Post at Emmanuel Church
Mr. Ingram Lord renowned organist and choirmaster currently with Centre Street M E Church accepts the position of ar nist and choirmaster at Emmanuel church. He will enter duties June 31st and has been a Cumberland resident for four years, recently filling the Emmanuel post until nine months ago.
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Ingram Lord
Centre Street M. E
Arnist
Emmanuel Church
Lor
Cumberland
Emmananel
Madman Attacks Priest at Altar in Salisbury Missouri
A deranged parishioner Joseph Schuette stabbed Father J F Lubeley after services at St Joseph’s Church Salisbury Missouri. He wounded John Gates and Mrs Barbara Ginter while attempting to kill the pastor who, despite throat wounds, directed responders and was rushed to St Mary’s Infirmary in St Louis in grave condition. Authorities say the assailant is insane and overpowered by a bystander.
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Father Jo St. Louis
St. Joseph's
Feph F.sae P
Salisbury
St. Louis
Joseph Schuette
Schuette
Lubeley
John Gates
Barbara Ginter
Father Lubeley
Deen
Scheutte
Bright
St. Mary’s Infirmary
United Press
Ct. Louis
J. F. Lubeley
Joseph Scheutte
St. Mars’s Infirmary
Trolley Crash Kills Four, Many Injured in Chestnut Hill
A loaded trolley car on Thorpe Lane Chestnut Hill slid off the track and crashed into cars at the bottom of a steep hill. Four dead, 75 injured with 10 in critical condition. Victims transported to Chestnut Street Hospital. police and fire crews aided. Minor item: Rev. Beck’s chickens stolen. he recovers them after preaching. Also a note about Lipoki’s grape tonic.
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Philadelphia
Thorpe Lane
Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill Park
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, and Reading
Germantown
Chestnut Hii
A. R. Beck
Mt Jackson
Sunday Sessions and Local Disturbances Reported
Regular Sunday session reveals Culley’s intoxication and weak case against Carter for alleged assault and robbery of cash and books near the Potomaviglas works. Hendley and Virgil Jordan white fined five dollars for fighting. Oris Fwigg, mentally troubled, held for sanity examination after resisting arrest. Mark Dirgan, Joseph Mack, Lewis Peacock, and others with fictitious names arrested on the towpath for disturbances. hearing set for tonight at seven.
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Withom Sculley
White
Lénaconing
Skrank Carter
Potomaviglas Works
Culley
Carter
Besa
Hendley
Virgil Jordan White
Pitzer
Gidss
Oris Fwigg
Lehman and
Becker
Twin
Moon
Mark Dirgan
Joseph Mack
Lewis Peacock
Reager
MOTHER OF TWENTY FIVE VISITS HER GERMAN AGE TALE
A very respectable aged woman, Mrs. Cline of Wheeling West Virginia, visiting here. She is the mother of twenty five children and her husband the father of twenty six, one from a previous marriage. Prolific parents. a long search would be needed for a parallel.
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Wheel
Cline
Wheeling
W. Va
Marrage
Garrett County
Court Thaw Insanity Decision Moves Case to Appeals
Thaw remains involuntarily committed at Matteawan with the court delaying freedom, noting insanity without detailing the exact disorder. Attorneys plan to appeal to the Court of Appeals while awaiting a plea on transfer to another state institution. The judge cited expert testimony but did not specify the form of insanity.
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United Press
Poughkeepsie
Thaw
Court of Appeals
White
Harry Ording
By Supreme Jus
Berlin editor Harden wins cautious vindication
Berlin reports that Maximilian Harden editor of Die Zukunf t faces renewed scrutiny as a Berlin tribunal weighs the criminal libel case. A recent ruling hints at possible vindication, with Harden accusing a prejudiced court and calling out the president of the court. In New York, Mae C Woods faces bail after perjury charges tied to Senator Platt divorce proceedings. Greensburg mines resume at Pittsburgh Coal Co with 500 miners employed, capacity about 3000 tons daily. ilfatted arr mine to resume soon.
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Berlin
United Press
Beief
Maximilian Harden
Die Zunhaft
Count Vonmoltke
Harden
Lehmas
New York
Mae C. Woods
T. G. Platt
Supreme Court
Greenbaur
American Surety Co
Greensburg
Pittsburg Coal Co
Banning
Real Estate Bargains Offered by Tanner the Hustling Agent
Tanner the hustling real estate man presents numerous city listings including a Lena street home for 2300 dollars, Lexington Avenue double frame for 1100, 15 acres on Mapleside for 32000, Shawnee Avenue new double for 2000, and several other homes and lots on Davidson Street Ridgeley Baltimore Avenue Waverly Terrace 5th Street Columbia Avenue Sylvan Avenue. Offers include 6 room brick, 16 room era homes, and flexible payment terms on select properties.
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Tanner
Lena Street
Lexington Avenue
Mapleside
Shawnee Avenue
Davidson Street
Ridgeley
Baltimore Avenue
Waverly Terrace
5Th Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Columbia Avenue
Groom
Sylvan Avenue
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Lippold’s Drug Store
Baltimore Street
Westernport High School
the Times
Piedmont Opera House
Donald Philip Whitworth
Tessie Park Smith
Laila Friel Martin
Anna Pearl “Jose
Br United Press
William A. Quayle
Chicago
Methodist Conference
W. F. Anderson
J. L. Nelson
the Potomac Hardware Co
E. W. Boggs
Wardensville
Herbert Shull
Lippold’s
Love
Nurse
Cc. L. Weems
Lippold's
Madman Stags
Pattor
Lippoll’s
Troley
Lippoki’s
Lewis “Young
Paca Street
Michael Minke
Avage
B. Kir Purdum
Hamilton
Baltimore County
Ther High
Watk
Willyslay
Grahard Dukehart
of Masons of Maryland
Jubeist
Ohr
Salem Chaniel
Royal Arch Masons
Ilish-Margaret Kenny
Courtestome
Restternoon
Ilon
Ami
Sherwit-Williams
Tisec
Potomac Hardware Co
Sine.Journalists’ Club
zWgasized
Journalists’ Club of
Bailtin
Taree
Justice
Matteawan
Mae Woods
J. Geo
Hermann
Lambert’s Balto
Lambert
Larges
Tanzer
Fler & Life Insurance. Com
Jno
A. Bopp
Centre St
Miller’s Grocery
Eer
Miller’s Pri
Steve Polish
Hershey
Walton’s
Hershey's
Milfer
Eagle Condensed Milk
Columbia Milk
Durhar
Sterling Hotel Building Delivery Service
REW
Truck and Dairy Farrs
Cuntberland
Baltimore Pike
F. H. Tickay
N. Liberty St
Nid
Pen Mar
Gettysburg
Decoration Day
Walter Powell & Son Co
Cumberland, MD
Proneko
Ent
Union Transfer & Storage CO
Peter E. Wright
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