City Loses Fines on Auto Violators in Maryland Change
Commissioner Baughman announced that, with few exceptions, all fines from auto law violations statewide will go to the State rather than cities. Mayor Fraley noted Frederick will test if the new rules override city ordinances as enforcement tightens. Attorney General Ritchie says government employees must comply with state laws, including chauffeurs carrying mail.
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E. Austin Baughman
Braddock
Maryland
Lewis H. Fraley
Frederick City
Ritchie
United States
Baughman
Bauginnan
Public Service Commission
New York
Colonel Baughman
Davis elected supreme vice chancellor of Knights of Pythias
Charles S. Davis of Denver won the Knights of Pythias supreme vice chancellor seat by the Supreme Lodge in Portland Oregon. He received 4 votes, far ahead of rival William Laden of New York who had 23 fewer. Fred J. McArthur of Winnipeg and William F. Broening of Baltimore also polled votes in the contest.
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Portland
Ore
Charles S. Davis
Denver
Knights of Pythias
Supreme Ledge
Davis
William Laden
New York
Fred J. McArthur
Winnipeg
William F. Broening
Baltimore
Advertising Activity Surges in Local Business Scene
Local businesses report a rise in ad activity as campaigns expand across print and digital channels. Agencies note stronger commitments from clients in retail and services with measurable reach and engagement expected in coming weeks.
Zeppelins Kill Horses In Eastern England Raid
London reports six German air ships raided eastern English counties Norfolk Suffolk and Essex with about eighty bombs. Nine horses were killed and three injured as Zeppelins were repelled by anti aircraft fire near the coast. A second craft followed first toward Kent and Dutch gunners fired on another Zeppelin. Berlin confirms heavy bombing of London Harwich works and Norfolk industries.
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London
England
Jal
Norfolk
Suffolk
Essex
Kent
Berlin
Aug
Harwich
County of Norfolk
Russian advance near Kovel raises envelopment risk
Unofficial Petrograd despatches report Russian forces under General Kaledines pushing ten miles toward Kovel after crossing the Stohbod river bend. Von Bothmer’s army faces threat from north and south as Kaledines nears the Kovel-Lemberg railway, with Austrians reportedly pulling storehouses from Kovel and signs that Teutons may abandon the city.
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Petrograd
Kovel
Kaledines
Sey
Stohbod
von Bothmer
Kogel
Trody
Letchucki
Stanislau
Delatin-Jablonitza
Kovel-Lemberg
French Hold Gains Near Verdun in Somme Action
French forces attacked along a three mile front east of the Meuse capturing several German trenches and establishing support points. Paris says the ground remains held after German counterattacks. French progress in the Fleury sector and the capture of 1100 Germans since August 1 are reported.
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London
Somme
France
Verdun
Meuse
Paris
Fleury
Monaco Farm
Hemwood
TWO CONFESS MURDER INSTANTIALLY SHOT DETECTIVE
Pottsville Pa August 4 murder of detective Joseph Futtiatutt at Big Mine Run January 30 last was cleared by confessions of Joseph Frey and Dominic Rusco now jailed They claim to have acted under compulsion after being urged by Anthony Frolo cousin of Joseph Frolo Jealousy and possible Black Hand ties cited Mary Minico common law wife of Frolo is jailed as material witness Both suspects face murder arraignment despite confessions Also note Treasury Secretary McAdoo warns officials against political activity and violet rays noted as insect repellent remains referenced
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Pottsville
Joseph Futtiatutt
Big Mine Run
Joseph Frey
Dominic ® Rusco
Anthony Frolo
Joseph Frolo
Mary Minico
Staten Ieland
N. Y
Girl's skull dented by baseball bat injures Milford girl
Agnes McCaffery ten years old of Milford Del is struck on the head by a bat during a baseball game. Doctors report an actual dent in the skull but expect no lasting injury and growth may fill the dent. In Washington the 1.5 billion congress appropriations bill passes the milestone with the DC bill surpassing prior totals.
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Milford
Del
Agnes McCaffery
Washington
Congress
District of Columbia
Parliament to vote £6 million for widows and dependents pensions
London reports Parliament will be asked next week to approve about £6 million, including £1 million already voted, to cover full estimated costs of supplementary pensions for widows and dependents of non commissioned officers and men and for partially disabled servicemen. The Spanish government plans an electric railroad from Madrid to the French frontier to connect with French lines.
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London
Madrid
Deutschland Speeds Home From Far Ocean Chase
A damaged OCR fragment describes two vessels near the Azure Board. The German submarine moves ahead of its companion as they clear a partially submerged superstructure and take soundings, preparing to dive when close to another vessel. Conflicting maneuvers cause both ships to alter course to starboard.
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Ue Thamins
Ventsehiaod
Workmen's Compensation Progress in Philadelphia
Since the act began January 1 there have been about 20,000 accidents a month under its coverage. Every injured person received medical care, reducing fatalities and helping families. About 24,550 cases have been settled or are being paid claims totaling $1,800,000.
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Philadelphia
Message in a Bottle Spurs Search for Captain Dug
A bottle washed ashore near Biloxi signaling Captain George Duggan and the Emma Harvey crew may be marooned on a Chan deleur island. The Emma Harvey schooner was lost in a Gulf storm a month ago, triggering a mobilization for a search party.
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Biloxi
Aliss
George Dug
Ban
Emma Harvey
George Duggan
E Mma Harvey
Gulf of Mexico
Lydia E Pinkham Plant Remedy Promoted for Women
Burling ton Wis Mrs Anna Kitty reports irregular menstruation and back pains improved by Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. The ad claims the root and herb remedy restores health and strength for women and offers confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Mass.
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Burlington, Wis
Tycia
Bette
Anna Kitty
Chestnut Street
Pinkban
Lydia BE
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
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