Engine crash near Switchback injures nineteen riders
At Switchback on the West Virginia Central railroad seventeen men rode an engine to lumber country. Two women asked to ride and were granted the brief trip. A timber-laden track caused the engine to flip, killing Alice Robbins and John McKenzie and injuring others, some fatally. Rescue efforts followed as telegrams alerted nearby towns. Harvest service announced for Walkersville at 10 a m Sunday.
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Cumberland
West Virginia Central
Hee
Alice Robbins
John McKenzie
Robert Rotiiso
Engi
Frank Craver
Jasan
Lens Ley
Town
Washington Wins at 25th G A R Encampment Vote
The twenty fifth annual G A R encampment opened with Veazey and staff, delegates from every state and territory, and a debate on forming separate departments for colored veterans. Veazey advocated creating independent posts in Louisiana and the Gulf states, while the vote for next year’s meeting favored Washington after a corrected count.
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Gener! Veazey
Barony
Uimon
Alaska
Wat
Corrades
Aupelinco
Repubic
Veasey
Order
Devens
Fabin
Sherman
Porter
South
Department of Louisiana
Mirmisuppi
Lomsana
Sete
Gulf States
Mt. Gregor
Grant Greer
Veaxey
G. A. B. Pension Committee
Lousiana
Mississippi
DONT LIKE PRINCE GEORGE His Story Shows That the Czarowitz Is Far from Brave
A Copenhagen letter by Prince George of Greece alters the Europe view of the czarowitz attack at Otsu Japan. It portrays him as frightened and fleeing, provoking sharp judgment in this city and among observers who questioned his bravery. Aug. 6.
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Czarowitz
Sr. Peremisere
Berlingske Tidende
Copenhagen
Prince George
Greece
Otsu
Kioto
Japan
Molten Metal Explosion Kills Laborer in ProDELrain
An accident on Srrtesath Street caused a molten metal flash when a buggy was moved from a furnace. Frank Kal ish died and two Polish laborers were seriously burned as water from waste pipe interacted with the molten metal. The article also notes J Henry Janke, a leading wholesale butcher, was held without bail in a separate self defense killing incident.
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Privsstec
Moi Et Shoenterger’s
Srrtesath Street
Frank Kalish
Prodelrain
J. Henry Janke
Tigson
Desperate Plot Crashes Train in Michigan Descent
A staged wreck set for a Grand Rapids and Indiana line express near Cooper Michigan caused a fatal derailment and injuries to about sixty passengers and twelve in the sleeper car. Investigators found bolts tools and marks indicating a deliberate act to wreck the train. Four people were reported killed in related incidents elsewhere.
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Fanawazoo
Mich
Grand Rapids and
Lodhara Road
Cooper
Kalunkoo
Exiver Clirk Snyflan Nara
Conway
Ft. Wayne
Bortess Hospital
Snyder
A. Conway
Wayne
N.B. Worlhamson
Trenton
N. J
G. B. Carrier
Chicago
Backhart
F. A. Burnham
F. David
Charles A. Sheluman
Baltimore
Carrie Hawley
Niles
W. 8. Pratt
Grand Rapids
J. Earl Kay
M. B. Powers
Ana
Skaterman
Lowell
Henry G. Dykehouse
PURELY PERSONAL Pleasant Paragraphs About Those Who Come and Go
The item lists local residents and their travels or plans including Rev A D GNL from Em ary Grove Camp and Mr Bsxter Wetkert returning from a vacation to Coney Island. It notes Rice S Harp of Westington cy visiting Myersville, E J Butte departing for Geliyabung, G W Buttle to run business, Claude J White going as Baptist missionary, and others visiting Baltimore or nearby towns. Several others are mentioned with arrivals, departures, or visits, including Captain George Webb, Mr Henry Promke, Mr Peter Lugenbeel, Mr Charles Cashour, Isaac Reich family, Mrs Susan R T Lakin, Miss Agnes Grahame, Miss Tasie Smith, and Miss Aunte Connor.
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A.D
C J. Hammond
Baltimore
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J. B. Thomas
McCleery
George Webb
Henry Promke
Boonshero
Peter Lugenbeel
Urlonville
Charles Cashour
Isaac Relch
Susan Rt. Lakin
West Patrick Street
Frank Zimmerton
Jeferson
Agnes Grahame
Duckeyatown
Aunte Connor
Frederick
Tasie Smilth
Boring Through Rock At Hygela Ice Factory
Workmen drilling at the Hygela Ice Factory have reached about 53 feet, boring through solid rock. They are hindered by the drill becoming fastened, with another winch issue reported this morning.
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Hygela Ice Factory
High Water Swamps Monocacy and Tributaries
Heavy rains caused the Monocacy and its tributaries to rise rapidly and exceed banks, flooding fields in the lowlands and washing away fencing and timber. The river remained high today, with floodwaters receding slowly.
Competitive Examination for Scholarships
A competitive examination will be held in the Court House tomorrow to select two students for free scholarships at Western Maryland and Maryland Agricultural Colleges. The school commissioners will be in session.
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Court House
Western Maryland
Maryland Agricultural Colleges
Picnic Postponed by Weather at St James Lutheran
St James Lutheran Sunday school picnic scheduled for today was postponed due to weather. A new date will be announced on Sunday when arrangements are confirmed.
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St. James Lutheran
Base Ball Club Forms With Prowess in City Chaparral
The Excelator Base Ball Club has organized with strong talent and invites challenges from all amateur clubs in the city and county.
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Excelator
Collision on B. and O. near Sirmont West Virginia
Two heavy freight trains collided on the Baltimore and Ohio near Sirmont West Virginia yesterday. An unknown man was killed and two engineers along with four brakemen were seriously hurt.
A HIOT AVERTED At Moorhead & Co Vesuvins Ironworks clash
A 39 train departure sparked a riot as 200 striker supporters and citizens gathered at Moorhead & Co Vesuvins Ironworks. Nonunion workers aboard the 4 39 train faced stones and revolver fire. The train pulled away with a few scratches on several bystanders, no serious injuries reported.
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Stoorhens
Dopey
Lee Ritchey
Unhappy Hebrews Riot at Elisabetgrad in Ruthless Jewish Plunder
Reports from Lospos dated August 6 describe a mob of thousands attacking the Jewish quarter at Elisabetgrad, a city of about 38,000 on the Ingool river. Jewish shops and homes were looted, many struck down or wounded, three killed, while authorities stood aside to prevent intervention. Nearby Louisville mood shifts as Kentucky farmers gain legislative influence with Democratic gains and strong farmer representation.
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Ingool
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Rob
Auid Crea
Jawa
General Gregg Announces Candidacy for Auditor General
General David McMi Gregg of this city has formally announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination of auditor general. Friends plan an active campaign with committees formed and a major meeting of citizens set for next Saturday evening. Delegations from surrounding towns are expected, and a special train will run to Birdsboro.
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Gregg
Brrapisa
David McMi. Gregg
Beobabie
Birdsboro
Letter Carriers Convention Grows From 53 to 235 Delegates
In Dersoit Michigan on August 6 the third annual National Association of Letter Carriers convention opened at the Odd Fellows temple led by President John Goodwin. Delegates from many states and territories arrived with credentials. Goodwin hailed rapid growth from 53 branches last year to 235 represented today.
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Letter Carriers
Dersoit
Mich
National Association of Letter Carriers of the
United States
Odd Fellows Temple
John Goodway
Ce. B
Hasie
Stat
Tapdelee
Goodwin
Boston
Spain Thoroughly Alarmed After Barriers Revolt
Barcelona reports six arrests at Barbera and three in Barcelona related to a revolutionary attempt. Authorities state treaty conspirators met and discussed converting details of their plan, signaling a crackdown on loyalty and a high alert across the region.
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Spain
Barcelona
Barbera
M & Cate
Baltimore depot plan announced for new passenger station
Patrons of the Baltimore company expect a new depot after two-year delay. Workmen shape the lower depot yard while a temporary office is unavailable, with plans to use the lower freight depot as waiting rooms and ticket offices. The upper Showman building would be inconvenient for baggage handling, so rooms will be set up in the lower freight depot and the present building turned over to contractors for early completion.
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Baltimore
Motter and Showman
Market Street
Old Fessler Property Sold at Court House Door
The Fessler property on Enet Pat risk street was sold this morning at the Court House door by Charles LB. Sout, auctioneer, to Prof. J. CG. Engelbrecht for 31,895. The house, an old landmark, dates back to German settler John Sherman and has seen few modern improvements. The frame building, with a plastered front, once extended to Church street and included several outbuildings. The Shellman shop once housed tools pointing north. through marriages it passed to the Baer family, ending with Miss Mary K. Baer’s death last winter, after which it reverted to heirs. It has long been known as the Fessler Property and is now occupied by the Fessler family.
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Enet Patrisk
Wau
Court House
Charles LB. Sout
J. CG. Engelbrecht
John Sherman
Germany
Church Street
Shellman
Picnics and Festivals At Mt Pleegeat M E Church
Community events list lawn party at Mrs Janney residence near Brighton Montgomery county to aid Episcopal church tonight. Rocky Ridge Sunday School festival in Biggs warehouse grove today through Saturday with Gettysburg Grand Army Band. Moravian Sunday School Mechancis town festival in Academy yard remaining evenings this week. 1st owners excursion to Pen Mar today. Myersville Sunday school annual pie to be held first Saturday in September.
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Mt. Pleegeat M
Church South
Dickerton
Wilhout
Grove
Janney
Brighton
Montgomery County
Episcopal Church
Rocky Ridge
Biggs
Gettysburg Grand Army Band
Moravian Sunday School
Mechanicstown
Academy Yard
Pen-Mar
Myersville
Sickness Among Horses Near Burne Mill
A horse owned by Mr. Warner at Burne Mill fell ill and received treatment in the city after its owner rode it to a nearby point. Dr. Sylvark was called and the horse recovered. A second horse owned by Mr. Lowe of Monrovia showed no illness despite a noon report.
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Burne Mill
College Warner
C.E. Zeller
Cannon Hill
K. Sylrark
Lowe
Monrovia
Bath House At Mealey Mill Nears Completion
The bath house behind O E Mealey's mill is nearing completion. Roof was just set before the wall. Sides and a gate for water entry will be in place by tomorrow. Dressing rooms are being added, with six to eight stalls. Interior dimensions are 50 feet by 22 feet and water supply for the mill has been turned on.
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Frederick
O. E. Mealey
Local Notes and Injuries Across Town
The Bick mentions Elmer Lewis of Washington DC who broke a bone while visiting, but has recovered and can use his arm again. C F Foster of Batthnote returns home Saturday after attending a relative’s illness. Mrs Bell, her mother, is much better. Bert Gilton of the post office staff was severely attacked with cramp yesterday.
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Elmer Lewis
Washington, D. C
C.F. Foster
Batthnote
Bell
Bert Gilton
Post Office
Mae
Italians Drown In Potomac Bathing Tragedy At Mountain Lock
Two Italian workers at The Mountain Lock drowned in the Potomac Monday evening while bathing. One slipped into the river and the other attempted a rescue but both perished. The incident highlights the dangers faced by Italian families.
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Dronneid
Potomac
Mountain
Acm
Axim
Italy
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