In History this day August seventeenth features deaths and arrivals
Notable events include the execution of Fawa te Tu okey Hmha kork by Richard III, Jonathan Trumbull noted as a pivotal American patriot, Davy Crockett’s Alamo death on March 6, Frederick the Great’s Sans Souci passing, Finnish author Fredrika Kremer, Norwegian violinist Ole Bull, author Mary Abigail Dodge, and Walter Wellman’s polar expedition survivors reaching Tromsø after Franz Josef Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fawa Te Tu Okey Hmha Kork
Richard III
Jonathan Trumbull
Washington
Trumbul
Connecticut
Jonathan
Wrnidhim
Mass
Walter Wellman
Tromsa
Norway
Franz-Josef Land
Bethel M E Church Dedication Clears Debt in Middletown Valley
Bethel M E Church near Garfield in the upper Middletown Valley was dedicated last Sunday by Rev. L A Thirkeld of Frederick with Rev. Emory Buhrman Rev. Isaac Lovell and Rev. Homer Baumgardner assisting. Thirkeld led the dedicatory sermon and led fund raising to clear the $800 debt, the 30 by 45 foot modern frame structure costing 1600 replacing the 1836 church. Builder O A Brandenburg of Garfield completed the project with a handsome finish and furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Church
Thirkeld
O. A. Brandenburg
Garfield
Henry Buhrman
Jacob Haurer
Jeremiah Forrest
Levin Hays
Purely Personal P Mrs Eckstein and Friends Visit
Local engagements list Mrs C H Eckstein visiting relatives in Washington DC. Mrs Wm J Brewer and son visit Mrs Dr Humphen on West Patrick Street. Mrs J A Williamson and Miss Jolie Williamson stay at Rawley Springs Virginia. Misses Ella Neipold and Lillian Kennedy return from Gettysburg. Mr J Blondell of Monumental Brewing Co Baltimore spends days in Frederick. Mr and Mrs William G Stanard of Richmond return after visiting Court Square. Miss Bessie Bucher heads to New York for months with sister Mrs Gas Burger. Mr and Mrs J Ohenoweth of Pikesville visit Mount Saint Marys area with Mr J Laymon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Eckstein
West Fourth Street
Washington, D. C
Monumental Brewing Co
Baltimore
Frederick
William G. Stanard
Richmond
J. A. Williamson
Court Square
Bessie Bucher
New York
Gas Burger
Lexington Avenue
J . Ohenoweth
Pikesville
A. A. Breighner
Mount Saint Mary's
J. Laymon
Brief Bits and Local Notes on Weather and People
A jumble of small items reports tiredness, rain pools, and social quips. Police Officer Jonas receives a sow prize weighing 650 pounds. Ernest Kennedy, son of John Kennedy, takes an office boy post at Monocacy Valley Canning. East Church street brick work finishes. vitrifed brick relayed and rolling begun. Market quotes from Mountain City Mill list corn prices and assorted grains. Mr. Keefer S. Toms returns home, recently ill, able to be out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Jonas
West
Joe White
Ernest Kennedy
John Kennedy
East Third Street
Monocacy Valley Canning Company
East Church Street
Keefer S. Toms
East Second Street
Boy Killed by Train While Going Home From Berryville
Willie Hillburton a 12 year old son of John Hillburton a New York broker was killed near Brunswick County by B and O train No 1 while riding a freight with companions from Shenandoah Junction to Brunswick. His body was sent to Berryville where relatives retrieved it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Hillburton
John Hillburton
New York
Brunewick
St. Louis
Imediately
Brunswick
Shenandoah Jovesion
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Berryville
Branswick
NEW MOUNTAIN HOTEL DESL FOR SITE PURCHASE
Mr. P. E. Long, proprietor of the City Hotel, has closed a deal with Braddock Heights Company to buy eight acres of land at Braddock Heights for a summer hotel. The project foresees about 100 rooms with modern amenities, plans to be prepared soon, and opening aimed for spring. The venture hinges on Braddock Heights growing popularity as a summer resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Long
City Hotel
Braddock Heights
Mr. Long
Geo. Wo. Smith
Mr. Smith
Long
Dr John F Zacharias Dies At Cumberland Drug Store
Dr John F Zacharias a Confederate veteran and Cumberland Maryland physician died at 1 30 pm while attending prescriptions at his drug store causes listed as fatal kidney ailment He was 63 unmarried and survived by siblings and several Zacharias relatives Funeral arrangements announced with remains to be transported for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Zacharias
Frederick
Daniel Zacharias
Evangelical Reformed Onarch
Hhe Drug
Cumberland
Zacharias
Rodust
O. J. Meadows
Harrison Street
Dr. Zacharias
Maryland
Edward Zacharias
G. Merle
Zion Reformed Church
Lawrence Zacharias
New York
George
William Zacharias
Baltimore
Elizabeth Danots
Janie Zacharias
Zacharing
Leesburg
Booth
Elizabeth
John G
Ognan
Port Arthur
Ametie Harbor
Hoar warns on Japan and China in Asia tensions
The article discusses Senator George F. Hoar's view of Japan's act and China's response in the Ryeshitomi matter. It notes U S and allied powers seek to limit the war and keep China neutral, while Russia might see China as Japan's ally, risking ugly complications if Japan ignores counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sami. G
Japan
China
Asia
Russia
United States
Custody Awarded in Virginia Child Case
In Winchester Virginia yesterday Mr Simon Rice of Frederick won custody of his ten year old niece Ruth Smith after a dispute involving the Children's Home Society. The court delayed ruling as Presley Barrick sought custody and marriage prospects arose. Letters from Frederick residents showed Rice could care for the child and Rath was granted custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
Winchester
Simon Rice
Frederick
Ruth Smith
Sororety
Virginia
Rath
Presley Barrick
Mr. Barrick
Biason
Entertainment at Thurmont Concert by YMCA Draws Crowd
A Thurmont town hall concert by the local YMCA featured Amy Kump Dixon soprano George Edward Smith baritone Elizabeth McDannel reader Robert Aloyalus Barok violin Lewis Barok cello Mary Steckel‑Barok pianist Marion Kolb and Harry Kefanrer. Rain briefly interrupted the evening but cleared to a large appreciative audience. Harry L. Hagan served as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurmont
Young Men’s Christian Association
Amy Kump Dixon
George Edward Smith
Elizabeth McDannel
Robert Aloyalus Barok
Lewia
Championship clash set as Arcade and Jefferson meet
Braddock Heights hosts a pivotal baseball showdown for county supremacy tomorrow afternoon. Both the Arcade and Jefferson clubs boast strong seasons and will field strengthened lineups with players from Washington and neighboring towns joining Jefferson, while Arcade welcomes several new faces.
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Braddock Heights
Arcade
Jefferson
Washington
Leesburg
Brunswick
Middletown
Linganore Hills Inn Hosts Transients and Locals Dance
The Linganore Hills Inn welcomes visitors from Baltimore Washington and Alexandria for a weekly dance. A police report notes William Redmond a colored man faced a $20 fine after an earlier incident at People’s Woods, with a Justice Smith presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linganore Hills
Ton
W.H. Quallimore, Jr
EB. Sanerwaie
Missea
Lillian
Ruth Sauerwein
Ethel Hastings Blake
Fred. Wardman
Mise McFadden
Baltimore
Chester E McGowan
M. A. Boisian
Boisian
R. Trendie
Obila
William Redmond
Brengle
Staley
Justice Smith
Ape
Shessiota
Real estate transfers and licenses in circuits court week
The record covers transfers of real estate deeds, marriage licenses, and court actions in the Circuit and Orphans' Courts for the week ended August 17 1904. Notable deeds include Waters to Norrig and Dixon Walker to Mary Markell with values up to 17500, plus a city property transaction and mortgage settlements. The list also notes several marriage licenses and an orphan’s estate inventory and wills awaiting probate, with various local parties named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit and Orphans’ Courts
Sarah E
James K. Waters
James E. Norrig
Oliver Saylor
Thia
George Johnson
Charles F. Thomas
Olty
George B
Eater Loor
D. QO. Sayior
J. H. Diehl
D. J. Gernand
Dixon O. Walker
Mary L. Markell
H. Ronte
Girard H. Krelmer
Joseph W. Garver
Thomas
Bernard J. Bader
George W. Ryan
Magdalene Goings
Harry Willie
Sarah V. French
Point of Rocks
Charles V. Lenhart
Brunswick
Frances A. Robinson
Barnes
Harry M. Botts
Carrie O. Wenazell
Dorcas
Mossburg
Reuben N. Plummer
Hammond Urner
Evan H. Grey
Otis Grey
Lessera
Geo
Hunan
John Q. Hieveland
Uchinte Roosevelt Lerty
SB Ns
Curty
Rennedy
Republican Party
Plot to Blow Up Prison Discovered in Columbus
Foreman Griever uncovered a dynamite stick and nitro glycerine mixed with paint hidden in a prison shop. Warden Hersher reports four or five prisoners suspected in the plan.
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Columbus
Griever
Hersher
Japan Threatens Action in Shanghai Over Warships
St. Petersburg reports Japan has sent an ultimatum to China threatening to seize the cruiser Ashola and torpedo boat destroyer Grozovoi at Shanghai if disarmament terms are not met. Observers say the move is political pressure to curb China and assert Japan as the dominant Far Eastern power. Russia notes China is already impressed by Japan’s recent victories while seeking a strategic response.
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Shanghai
St. Petersburg
Japan
China
RyeshieImi
Ashola
Grozovai
Russia
Pekin
Far East
Record Wheat Climbs to New High on Chicago Board
Wheat futures reach fresh peaks with September at 109 and December at 110 as reports of crop trouble in the Northwest and Canada drive buyers. Bullish cable news and foreign orders accompany a volatile session, while farmers in Minnesota burn fields for next year. In Mobile a lynching follows a robbery spree, Rufus Tesseur shot by a mob outside a calaboose. Governor Cunningham orders investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Chicago Board of, Trade
Canada
North Dakota
Minnesota
Manitoba
Mobile
Ala
Rufus Tesseur
Calaboose
Thomaston
Marengo County
J. F. Holds
Cunningham
Labor Leader Wein selmer Charged With Extortion In New York
Philip Weinselmer president of the Building Trades Alliance faced extortion charges linked to a Riverside drive project. Plumber George Essig testified he paid $1000 to resume work on Chatsworth building after a strike. Bail set at 1500. detectives later seized marked bills but found none on the suspect.
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Philip Weinselmer
New York
Building Trades
Jolleneas
Building Trades Alliance
George J. Essig
Weinselmer
Riverside Drive
Jerome
Essig
Chatsworth
Weinseimer
Wisig
Firemen Overcome by Smoke at Printing Establishment
Twenty two firemen including two battalion chiefs captains and lieutenants were overcome by smoke in the engraving and printing shop of William S Cookfaire on Cortlandt Street New York Aug 18 Ambulance doctors aided them as they were carried from the burning building Only two were hospitalized Some men briefly returned to work after revival Captain Ruch and Captain Higgins resisted restraint and had to be held until they recovered The financial loss was small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesboro
Riggs’ Mills
New York
William S
Ruch
Higgins
Exposition Officials Expect Record Attendance
At the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis attendance has reached about 700 000 with the second half promising to more than triple this total. Managers anticipate a record turnout before December 1 when the fair closes.
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Worlf
St. Louis
Gas Leak Kills Foreman in West 47th Street Building
In New York on August 18 a two inch gas main left uncapped in a West 47th Street apartment cellar poured illuminating gas at full pressure. Foreman Hugh Cunningham of Consolidated Gas died as two coworkers were overcome while rescuing him and three women tenants were seriously affected by the gas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
West 47Th Street
Hugh Cunningham
Consolidates Gas Company
Cunningham
George 8 Rodock & Co Sale of Merchandise in Frederick
A long advertisement lists a Great August Sale by George 8 Rodock & Co featuring reduced prices on Indian silk and cotton fabrics, shawls, wool blankets, towels, night gowns, dresses, belts, shirts, and more. The text includes their address at 40 North Market Street Frederick Maryland and mentions other business lines.
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India
George
Rodock & G
Jailbreak by three men ends in escape after clash
In Lockport New York August 18 three inmates Anthony Brunner James Finlay and Joseph Quinn overpowered Deputy Sheriff Gardner and fled the jail after a fierce struggle. Pepper thrown into Gardner s eyes and he was beaten insensible. Guns and keys taken, Deputy Harolin overpowered. Gardner recovered consciousness and fired at escapees from the courtyard wall but the men leaped down and escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockport
N. Y
Anthony Brunner
James Finlay
Joseph Quinn
Gardner
Red Pepper
Harolin
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the Daily News
Wasuinatoy
Maryland—Fair
W. L. Moons
The
Weather Bureau
A. O. McCardall Electrical Work
W. D
Caurbch
Easant
A&a
John
Mountain City
Ronaway
Express
Serryville, Va
NEW Mountain Hotel
P.E. Long
J.P. Zacharias
DT. Zacharias
Vladivostok
London
Central News
Gromeboi
Tokio
Rurik
Kamimura
Sasebo
Liao Yang
Palin Pass
Ta Tche Kiao
Diedinshan
Takse River
Mukden
Liao Yeng
Haicheng
Ta Teche Kiao
Askold
Grozovoi
Citizens’ National Bank
John Hendrickson
Curpare
Citizens’ Nat. Bank
OFI
Frederick, MD
Capital
J. D. Barer
Wu. G. Basen
H. D. Baker
Dimitres
Lance and
Batiste
Orlore
Lawos
Belfast
Neidig & Mull
Wa. G. Zomase
George F. Hoar
Winchester Court
Frederick Man
D. Hales
Oman
Patrick
Fon
Hator
Tutves
New
Sam Parks
Rodock
BIG Store
A. T. Rice & Sons
A T. Rice & Bons. O
Funeral Directure
North Market Ethest
Stretrouble
Congress
Hoar
Capitol
Worcester
Jumbago
Lumbago
United States Senate
Habar J. Aftak
Hayt
Little Republic of Haiti
United States District Attorney's Office
S. Minot Curtis
Newark
Del
Episcopal Church
Delaware
Paraguay
Buenos Ayres
Psima
Cuba
Orange County Friends of
Estrada Palma
Palma
Bayamo
Central Valley
Orange County
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