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Carlisle chain works fire damages substantial cost
Fire damage traced to a furnace caused about three thousand dollars in Carlisle chain works destruction. Frank Wowrer of Refton died on a street car en route to Lancaster for Thanksgiving. Measles outbreak at Carlisle Indian School leads to quarantine. Lloyd Miller of New Cumberland, a prominent athlete, was killed by an express train. Joseph Garuth aged 11 was run down by a Lehigh Valley train, losing both legs. Measles outbreak prompts quarantine at the school. cattle in Buffalo area infected with foot and mouth disease raises widespread concern among dealers.
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Carlisle
Lancaster
Frank Wowrer
Refton
Carlisle Indian School
Lloyd Miller
New Cumberland
Joseph M. Garuth