Fire Rips Docks Area Apartments Endangering Dozens
A blaze at the Nansemond district apartments, 22nd and N streets, Washington, swept from basement to top in under fifteen minutes. More than twenty five residents escaped through windows and fire escapes and two Willard Markey families narrowly survived with possessions destroyed. Firemen prevented further destruction. no fatalities reported as police controlled access during rescue operations.
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Markey
Ppa
Nansemond
Washington
Gellar
Willard Markey
Ramly
Aven
Y Bértin Toulette
Toullette
Local Teachers Institute Held At Brunswick High School
A Saturday gathering at Brunswick High School drew about fifty teachers and visitors from Washington and Montgomery counties and from Virginia and West Virginia. The program featured talks on school health, proper use of the textbook, pupil perspective, agriculture, and reading children to love good literature, with performances by local school pupils and the High School Orchestra.
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Brunswick High School
Saturrday
Washington
Montgomery
Virginia
West Virginia
West End
Neighbors
Whiteford
Montgomery High School
Eugene Brown
Washington County
Denny
Charlestown
W. Va
U Uy
East End
Ridgely
Gislant
Hatton
Powhatan College
Reciprocal auto license pact cuts taxes for drivers
Maryland Virginia West Virginia and New York will issue a dual proclamation today establishing reciprocal use of motor vehicles. The agreement exempts automobile users from paying the state license tax in partner states while Maryland residents are likewise exempt when traveling there. A prior deal covers Maryland Pennsylvania and Delaware, easing travel by eliminating multiple tax payments. The Automobile Club of Maryland calls this a clear victory for Maryland motorists.
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Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
New York
Crothers
Automobile Club of Maryland
Dist.net
Margland
Local Improvements Noted on North Market Street
Mr. Charles W. Miller is making improvements to his property on North Market street. The brief items list mentions various local interests and a few garbled lines about products and places, reflecting typical early 20th century brief notices.
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Charles W. Miller
North Market Street
Deaths in Cresta and Middletown Passings
Reports from Cresta Somerset County Pa list Michael Locils a farmer born in the city died after weeks of illness. Survived by seven daughters and three sons, his wife and children mourn the loss. In Middletown Mrs Shoemaker dies of peritonitis aged wife of Otho Shoemaker. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm, burial in Lather cemetery. Probasco engineer from the city learns of his ill mother and plans to return. tests on a leaky reservoir to proceed.
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Cresta
Somerset
Neo
Kezin
Mars
Margaret AL Woodward
Aiuente Lletery
Oiis City
Ue Cosa
Gutor FO
Shovimaker
Otho
Middltown
Bur
Daniel McBride
Burklitsville
Lather
That Pines
Clock Tower Wrecked in Springfield Labor Trouble Link
Two dynamite blasts shattered the base of the 200 foot clock tower in the new Springfield municipal building causing thousands in damage. Police suspect the wrecking is tied to ongoing labor unrest.
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Springfield
Mass
Spring Weather in Frederick County Shows Delays and Mixed Temperatures
The article notes a cool, variable early spring with record-low and high temperatures, and more rain than last March. Snow totals exceed rainfall, delaying agricultural activity though birds return and crops show no major damage. Frederick County records show a 32 to 35 degree day followed by a modest rise, while rainfall nears an inch and a half with over eight inches of snow in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mateh
Wes County
Marit
Frederick
Frederick County
FIGHT CALLED OFF Amid gardening tips and dispatches
The item mixes amateur horticulture advice with global dispatches noting a fight being called off and seed planting cautions. It covers soil conditions, manure use, and best timing for sowing, warning against wet ground and late frosts. It also mentions a Bucknell graduate accepted by the Isthmian Canal Commission and travel plans to Panama.
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Imanure
Los Angeles
Cal
Tsowar
Wolgast
McParland
Tangier
Algiers
Fez
May head Princeton Sinead Dispatch to The News
President Finley of the College of the City of New York may be chosen president of Princeton tomorrow according to a dispatch dated April 4 at 2 40 p m from May Head Princeton Sinead.
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Sinead
Princeton
Sn,t
Finley
College of the City of New York
Address at Baltimore conference inspires Methodist unity
President Todt addressed the Baltimore conference at Poegtags Memorial Church Wash HLL on welcoming wide support from militant Methodism for governance reform. He praised ministry work in the Philippines and urged prayers from pulpits as the conference eyed its next session. Dr Homer C. Stuntz noted 728 missionaries and Peru religious liberty gains, while resolutions and invitations set next year’s venue in Baltimore and Cumberland churches.
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Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal Church
Poegtags Memorial Church
Wash
Tate
Todt
Tlen
Ame
Philippine Islands
Poyould
Homer C. Stuntz
Board of Foreign Missions
Peru
W. PB. Eyeland
Dickinson College
Williamsport
W. R. Wedderspoon
Cr. W. Baldwin
W. J. McKenny
Anderson
Madigan Avenue
M. E. Church
Center Street
M. E. Sharch
Cumberland
First Church
Baltimore Conference closes annual meeting at Clifton Forge
The Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South adjourned after its 127th annual session at Clifton Forge Virginia. Morning rites listed ministers and passed characters with no charges. Contributions totaled 33315.10 for foreign and home missions, 1300 more than assessments. Finance showed receipts of 2985.75 with 19000.50 paid to superannuated list. Rev John J Rives named pastor. Rev John Paul Tyler returns to Trinity and Calvert in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Clifton Forge
Board of Missions
Joint Board of Finance
John J Rives
Knox
John Paul Tyler
Trinity
Calvert
ZEMO Promises Quick Cure for Infant Skin Ailments
A bold claim ad extols ZEMO as a permanent cure for prickly heat rashes hives eczema and other infant skin afflictions seen in summer. It guarantees refund if the first bottle fails and cites widespread trust with agents including 1 A Williamson at North Market Street Frederick.
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Sli
Zemo
Frederick
A. Williamson
North Market Sr
Personal and Social Notices From Frederick City Friends
Local society notes list residents visiting and traveling to Baltimore and Washington, with movements of Mrs. Archie Mitchell Mr. Henry Tyson and families, Miss Nell Tunstall Miss Rosalie Lerch and others returning or on trips. Names include Antoinette Markell W Clinton McSherry Charles Simmons Frank Neil Terrace Nell Tunstall and many relatives and associates.
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Nell Tunstall
Baltimore
Estelle G. Engie
Pierce A. Lerch
Washington
Engle
J. Madison Brown
North Fulton Avenue
Mr. Engle
Los Angeles
Cal
George E. F. Anderson
The
Frederick Railroad Company
Western Maryland to Order 35 Freight Engines
Western Maryland Railway plans soon to order 35 freight engines including five Mallets and rest heavy consolidations. The deal adds to five passenger engines already contracted. Delivery is aimed for before the Connellsville extension opening, set for early next fall. The company notes a earnings dip in February but blames no fault on the operating department, citing a reasonable expense ratio to gross earnings.
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Western Maryland Railway Company
Lef
Iocomoraves
Connellsville
Maryla
Forthening
Navigation Opens On Canal For A New Haul Season
The C and O Canal opened Saturday with boats for Williamsport and Georgetown loading at Cumberland. Sixteen boats left, led by Captain C F Underdunk with 116.34 tons to Georgetown and Captain D M Shupp with 217.35 tons to Williamsport. Crews celebrated with new gear as a strong year of hauling ahead, while Cumberland counters note the canal supports salaries, wharf revenue, and 100 boats in good order.
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C. & O. Canal
Williamsport
Georgetown
Cumberland
C. F. Underdunk
W. H. Leach
D. C
D. M. Shupp
Dent
Cumberland Times
Cumberand
Adochise
Literary Societies The American Girl Society Meeting
The American Girl Society held its regular meeting Friday afternoon with Edna Branfenburg presiding. Edna Riddleimo served as secretary and read the prior minutes. The program featured recitations and readings by members such as W. Daries I. Dutrow M. Smith R. Dutrow M. Poole C. Klipp EB. Riddlemoser and songs including Sweet and Low and Old Folks at Home with adjournment to meet Friday April 14.
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American Girl Society
Edna Branfenburg
Edna Riddleimoser
W. Daries
I. Dutrow
M. Smith
E. Brandenburg
R. Dutrow
M. Poole
C. Klipp
R. Eting
E. F Reading
Simmons
A. Kemp
Reading
M. James
EB. Riddlemoser
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Cure in Frederick Testimony
Thousands with back ache and kidney troubles find only temporary relief but one remedy remains effective. A Frederick man, Alien B. Gosnell of 464 West Patrick Street, recalls using Doan's Kidney Pills in 1903 and reports lasting cure. He suffered years of back weakness, weather sensitivity, and pain, tried doctors without help, bought Doan's at Harner's Drug Store, and was cured. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold by dealers at 46 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. is sole U.S. agent. Remember the name Doan's.
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Frederick
Doan
Gosnell
West Patrick Street
Dean
Harner’s
Foster-Mileburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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AE W.shington
Top Story
Local Teachers’ Institute
Brunswick
Virginias
Harner's
Rens
Hiness
National Council of Horticulture
Panama
Cameron Burt
Mo B Batt
Xow Midway
Isthmian Canal Commission
Burt
Bucknell University
Lewisburg
Railroad
Taft
Baito
Philippines
Rev. Rives
Frederick and
Ingle
Antoinette Markell
West Piurick Street
W Clinton McSherry
East Secoid Street
Myr
Charles Simmons
West South Street
Derr Street
Frank C. Neil
Norwood
Mtr
John J. Keller
Keller & Myers
Rosalie Lerch
Knoxville
Kev Douglass Hoolf
Record Street
Dr. Eccleston
Archie Mitchell
Ry Springs
Henry B. Tyson
East Patrick St
Hurch Street
George T. Baumgardner
South Market Street
Edith Linebaugh
Max Spielman
Hagerstown
R. Hazel Edmonds
Messrs
Smith Billingslea
Robert Thomas
Westminster
Mr. C. B. Trails
Court Square
Aly
George F. Thomas
S. T. Buxton
East Third Street
Mary C. Akers
Burkittsville
Milton E. Akers
Hettville
Clifton
William H. Nicodemus
West
Third Street
M. E
Walter G. Parker
Richmond, Va
Jber
I.M. Birely
East Church Street
Virgie Bell Rayer
Lewis Jacob Rayer
Reistertown, Md
John D. Conard
Dill Avenue
Charlotte Baker
Farmington, Conn
Joseph D. Baker
Elizabeth Oberteuffer
Philadelphia
Ment
Frederic
Vabiatio
Cnek Ins
Wcausheralaxn
Wm. HE
Parner Arretionser
Bask
Svea Fire and Mife Insurance Co
Salar Penses Rta
Uip
LT. S
Svea Fire and Life Insurance Co
Emenson C. Harrington
B. Sappington
C. la. Hickman, Goubs
Baumgardner
J. L. Thomas
Bueckeyslund
Aid
South Street
Frederick, City
John Wirgin Mehrling
Jacob Roherback
aAttorney
Daw
Mia
Th. A. Harley
North Market’ Street
B. Shriner
Ramsburg Fertilizer Co
Qhas
B. Klein
Frederick, Md
South Market SL
Nannie Rigdon
Church Street
Patrick Street
Elmer EL Dixon
East Patrick Street
T. B. Johnson
W. M. Smith
Ponce
A. BE. Fisher
Waost Church Street
Court Street
C. C Ausherman
Trent
Sears
North Marjket Street
A. H. Harrington
Marlete Shed
Desira
Marlietie
East Yhard Street
Kolb Bros. Mat
Franklin Savings Bank
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