Notes on Maryland events and deaths from Cecil to Baltimore
News from across Maryland reports the death of former Cecil sheriff Samuel M. Johnson, and several local incidents including drownings on Back River, a fatal elevator accident at Salisbury, and a man burned by mosquito netting in Baltimore. Campaign notes include Harold Gorman support for Governor, Blair Lee’s campaign treasurer appointment, and a Republican state convention set for September in Baltimore. Also listed are marriages, parades, and upcoming fairs in Salisbury and Belair, with new Johns Hopkins Hospital superintendent Dr Winford H. Smith arriving in Baltimore.
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Howard County
Montreal
Back River
Robert G. Hilton
Rockville
Blair Lee
William H. Benson
Germantown
Montgomery County
Winford H. Smith
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltmore
Cumberland
Western Maryland Railway
Queenstown
Cambridge and Salisbury
Wicomico County
Baltimore
Mary Hefner
Mont Alto
Clarence Gipe
Waynesborn
Hagerstown
St. Paul's
Mount Winans
Spring Gardens
David Hess
Samentan
Pen-Mar
Daniel V. Shank
Leitersbury
Washington
Pope Improves Amid Vatican Quiet After Explosion
Rome August 15 The pope continues to improve and receives visitors as doctors plan twice daily consultations The pontiff shows better appetite and less moroseness than in days past A loud explosion in Vatican area caused concern but was traced to a pipe burst from a cleaner incident Seven Camden jail NS August 15 seven prisoners escape by sawing iron bars from a large cell Eight others stay put under sentences of ten to twenty days for minor offenses
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Rome
Cardinal Merry del Val
Monsignori Canali
Scalpinelli
Vatican
Camden
Wederal Street
Cooper River
Bee sting proves fatal for George F Putney in Unity
In Unity New Hampshire on August 15 George F Putney was stung by a bee while gathering blueberries and died before reaching his home. An accompanying product note praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a superior cure for bowel complaints with druggists carrying it and a prompt line urging readers to mention The News.
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Unity
N. H
George F. Putney
Geraghtys Forgive Elopers in Newport Romance
In Springfield on August 15, Mr and Mrs John Edward Pan Geraghty received parental blessings after eloping from Newport the previous Wednesday. The groom hinted at a satisfactory parental letter. the couple plans a second marriage by a minister in the Episcopal faith while the bride’s family remains supportive.
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Springfield
Mass
John Edward Pan Geraghty
Newport
Newport Automobile
Geraghty
Mmster
Jack
Baseball Scores From Washington to Philadelphia
Baseball results across cities: Washington 3 New York. Cleveland 2 St. Louis. Philadelphia 2 Boston 1. Chicago 2 Detroit 0. National and American League standings show Athletics leading with 69 wins, Chicago 53, Detroit 67, and Cleveland 45. Also noted are Pittsburgh 3 St Louis 1, Boston 13 Brooklyn 9, New York 3 Philadelphia 2 in extra innings.
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Washington
New York
Becker
Street
Warhop
Blair
St Louis
Cleveland
St. Loui
Mitchell
Stephens Hall
Fisher
Philadelphia
Boston
Athletics
Cicotte
Carrigan
Morgan
Thomas
Chicago
Detroit
Walsh
Sullivan
Willett
Stanage
Washin
St.Louis
National League
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Pittabug
Harmon
Bresnahan
Adams
Gibson
Brooklyn
Griffin
Tyler
Kling
Schardt
Scanlon
Burke
Erwin
Marduard
Myers
Alexander
Spencer
Wilse
Witson
Moore
Cincinnati
W. Lpc
W.L. PC
Louis
Pittsbro
Cincinti
Brookin
Philada
Tri-State League Scores From Reading to Lancaster
In Reading Reading defeated York eight to one with Manning Philbin Johnson Kane batteries. Trenton beat Altoona ten four as Hafford Kerr Bentley Breezel pitched. Wilmington edged Johnstown two to one behind Brazele Harkins Stanley Raub. Lancaster beat Hartisburg four to three with Jessop Mays Wallace Rementer. Team standings show Reading 59 27, Trenton 54 87, Lancaster 41 46, York 40 49, Altoona 43 45, Wilmington 29 60.
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Tristate League
Reading
York
Manning
Philbin
Johnson
Kane
Trenton
Altoona
Hafford
Kerr
Bentley
Breezel
St Wilmington
Wilmington
Johnstown
Brazele
Harkins
Stanley
Raub
Lancaster
Hartisburg
Jessop
Mays
Wallace
Rementer
W.L. PC
Harrisg
Lancastr
Wilming
Parachutist Dies After Skirting Marlborough Sky Roof
Charles Bennett of Newark leapt from a Million Dollar Pier balloon at Atlantic City. After a 1500 foot fall with a double parachute drop he crashed through the Marlborough Blenheim skylight into diners below. He sustained a fractured skull and severe injuries and remained alive in City Hospital.
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Atlantic City
Charles Bennett
Newark
Marlborough-Blenheim
City
Pennett
Milion Dollar Pier
Theal
Bennett
Hotel Tranmore Towers
Children for Sale After Floods in China
Aug 13 Victoria B C report that floods along the Yangtse have caused many deaths and widespread suffering. Empress of China arrivals from Shanghai say distress is so acute that children are being exposed for sale amid the disaster.
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China
Victoria
B. C
Yangtse
Shanghai
New York Subways Plan 200 Miles Long At $257 Million
New York begins work on subway extensions costing about 57.4 million with a four year timeline. Plans call for 200 miles of track, much above ground, easing congestion and guiding future growth. Chairman Willcox uses a silver spade to start digging, dirt saved in a glass jar for the public service office. Cranes remove dirt and asphalt as keepsakes.
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York
Llevil
Metropolis
Willcox
Public Service Commission
Commission
Prosecution Hampered by Restrictions on Bureau Officials
Washington officials report that restrictions imposed by George P Nit Cal on talking with United States district attorneys hinder district laboratories. Dr. W D Bigelow testified before a House committee investigating Dr. Harvey W. Wiley and the Remsen pure food referee board, noting suppression of correspondence about salary arrangements for Dr. H H Busby. The White House announced the president would delay a decision in the Wiley case until the probe advances.
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Washington
Bureau of Chemistry
George P Nit Cale
Department of Agriculture
United States
W D Bigelow
Bigelow
House
Harvey W. Wiley
Remsen Pure Food Referee Board
H. H. Busby
Wilson
White House
Typhoon and tidal wave devastate Japan. 500 dead
Advices aboard the Empress of Japan report a catastrophic typhoon and tidal wave striking Japan on July 26. The disaster caused extensive loss of life and widespread destruction ashore and afloat, with reports reaching Victoria, British Columbia on August 15.
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Victoria
B.C
Japan
Two Killed In Race Riot At Hanford Kings County
Fresno report Aug 15 details a race riot in Hanford Kings county where two persons were killed and two mortally wounded in a clash between white men and Chinese. Several others suffered less serious injuries and the scene involved a large disturbance in the community.
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Fresno
Cal
Hanford
Kings County
Robbers Beat Aged Woman Near Annandale
Washington Aug 15 Police search for two colored men after they choked and beat Mrs John Mer Clintoch an 85 year old in her home near Annandale Virginia and robbed her of 760 dollars.
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Washington
John Mer Clintoch
Annandale
The Cop Which of These Houses Do You Live In
A garbled extract promotes Chamberlains Liniment for cuts, bruises and muscle soreness with claims of rapid healing and antiseptic effects. The ad notes the product is sold by druggists and subscribed to by The News.
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Mr. Jaggs
Evry
Indicted for Murder in Chesterfield Court
A grand jury in Chesterfield County charges Tenis Clay Beattie Jr of Richmond with murder in the first degree for the July 18 killing of a young woman associated with the Midlothian Turnpike tragedy. Beattie to be tried for his life on Aug 21. several witnesses testified at the indictment.
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Chesterfield
Tenis Clay Bualtia, Jr
Richmond
Beattie
Redmond
Thomas G. Owen
Paul Beattie
Panl Beattie
Thatisoner
Romesh Binford
Henlie
Meat prices hit season peak in New York trade
Prices of meats rose to a season high in New York with an advance of about four cents per pound, dealers report heavy trade drop due to the steep costs. Hatchers say they must add six cents per pound to cover losses, while current rates range from 75 cents to $1.50 per hundred pounds, with another rise expected next Wednesday.
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New York
Cholera Suspected Steamer Detained At Quarantine
Dominion health offices report steamer Lake Erie held at Grosse Ile quarantine with several suspected Asiatic cholera cases. Also detained is the German steamer Wilhelmine where smallpox has developed.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion Health Offices
Grosse Ile
Quebec
Oalsa
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