Entension of City Limits Discussed for Rosemont Addition
City leaders weigh extending limits to include Rosemont Addition to boost tax base and population. Mayor Fraley fears current finances prevent needed road, lighting, and public works investments. commission consideration may seek legislature permission to reach Montevue. Rosemont residents cannot vote in city elections but can in county polls.
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Rosemont
Montevue
Luusi
College Park
Fraley
Tuers
Frederick
Lynching of Leo M Frank near Phagan home shocks nation
A mob of about 50 armed men lynched Leo M Frank near the Phagan home amid a high profile murder case that had stirred nationwide debate. The incident ends Frank’s controversial history after a death sentence was commuted to life and he faced peril in prison.
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Leo M. Frank
Phagan
Frank
Slaton
Georgia
Atlanta
Milledgeville
Warrant Sworn Against Martinsburg Doctor Over Knife Injury
Former Martinsburg mayor Harry A. Downs and Deputy U S Commissioner file two warrants against Dr W E Minghini ex mayor and school board member. One seeks stabbing charges and the other a year long peace bond after an incident near Frederick where Downs says Minghini and Dr T K Oates attacked him as he drifted in a car with a woman. Downes's shoulder wound was treated at City Hospital by Dr Oates.
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Harry A. Downs
Martinsburg
W. EK. Minghini
Martinsburg Board of Education
Dr. Minghini
Downs
Minghini
Frederick
T.K. Oates
Martinsburg City Hospital
Frederick to Keep $1.10 Tax Rate and Trim Street Work
Frederick will likely maintain a $1.10 tax rate for the coming year, with the aldermen unable to raise or lower it. Street work will be greatly reduced, though two streets Park Avenue and Dill Avenue need improvements. The claims committee inspected streets to assess required funding, with last year’s taxable basis listed and total taxes at $76,829.61.
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Iour
Frederick
Park Avenue
Trail
Avenue
Elm Street
Dill Avenue
Aubrey A. Nicodemus
Culler
Abbott and Grove
Nature and the Microbe How the Nose and the Stomach Fight
A discussion on the body as a defense against microbes. The nose filters air, producing antiseptic secretions, while the stomach's hydrochloric acid acts as an internal antiseptic, helping guard the body from infection. The piece cites Dr. OC. W. Salterby from Youths Companion Up To Date and contrasts simple defenses with microbial threats.
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Wl Salerby
Evolution of shorthand from Cicero to Pitman
A historical survey traces shorthand origins to Cicero and his secretary Tirel. It notes early systems by Bright, Willis, Talwand, Mason, Gurnies, Riilanin, and later Isaac Pitman whose method became the foundation for modern shorthand still in use.
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Cicero
B.C
Tullius Tire
Timothy Dright
Keen Eizabeth
Peter Bales
Bright
Sears
John Willis
Talwand Willis
Jeremiah Riilanin Mason
Thomas Gurnies
Issac Pitman
County officials treated to peaches by deputy assessor
In a courtesy gesture, Spencer C. Stup, deputy supervisor of assessments, arranged a peach treat for members of the County Commissioners office yesterday.
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Spencer C. Stup
Royal Edward sunk by U boat with 970 dead
London August 17 British transport Royal Edward torpedoed and sunk in the Aegean Sea by a German submarine. Of 1350 troops aboard 600 plus 220 others saved, leaving 970 dead. The vessel carried reinforcements to the Dardanelles and the loss was officially announced.
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London
Aegean Sea
Dardanelles
4A News Help Wanted Ad Will Bring Results
A Help Wanted advertisement in 4A News promises better results for job seekers and employers. The notice highlights timely postings, broad reach, and quick matches in the local market.
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4A News Help
Adv
Resulta
Sting of the Jellyfish
The London Globe reports on Jellyfish venom risks describing the Jellysh tentacle sting as severe though not piercing ordinary skin. It warns of immediate swelling blisters impaired heart action and respiratory spasms with intense pain. A native remedy is an internal solution and vinegar externally.
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Philip Mone
Aithes
Palanan
London Globe
Importing Birds Opens Trade Across Species
About fifty thousand live birds enter the United States annually, totaling around six hundred species. Canaries parcels and game birds form the largest groups and can be imported without a permit from the Department of Agriculture, which issues roughly one hundred permits each year. New York World.
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United States
Canaries
Department of Agriculture
New York World
Fragmented 19th century dialogue snippet in a BaltimoreAmerican style
A garbled exchange touches on newspaper work and costs, with characters debating department duties and valuation. The dialogue mentions a pedigree, a dec valued at twenty sats, and a humorous mispronunciation of prices. Further lines reference social plans and casual refusals.
Personal mentions fill local social pages with travel and visits
Mrs M J Grove of Lime Kiln leaves for Baltimore on a visit. Misa Mary Clark of Walkersville visits Frederick. Edward S Delaplaine on business to Baltimore and Annapolis. Mrs Louisa Hauft of Washington visits Mr Merril Moberly on Last Patrick street. Julia Hoelkey has returned from Baltimore. Grover Michael of Central Trust Company vacationing in Washington. Lawrence DeCrange visits Berkeley Springs W Va. Mrs John T Dest of Washington visits Harry Best family. Lora B Friday of Philadelphia guests Dr and Mrs J O Hendrix. Ray F Rohrer and daughters return to Hagerstown after visiting friends. Jesse Ramsburg of Washington visits Hiling Ramsburg. Edna Schaeffer spending vacation in Baltimore. Dorothy Filler returns from Everett Pa. Mrs Ivan Snyder and daughter Mary Katherine visit Miss Marie Miller. Catharine Needy and Josephine Kiracore visit Markwood Harp Frederick. Anna and Theresa Wiener of Harrisonburg visit Mrs S E Wine brewer. John H Abbott and family spend day in Myersville. Katherine Sejidling returns home after Baltimore Washington trip. Mrs Ananda Summers and Edward Summers return from Berkeley Springs and Waynesboro. Daniel Schmidt and Harvey Schmidt spend Sunday with Prof and Mrs Edward Harvey. Devota Purdy returns from grandparents Noah and Mrs Flickinger. Henrietta Menges returns to West Patrick street. Mrs E C Brooks of Portsmouth Va returns from Lime Kiln. Melvin E Myers of Washington DC visits family. Mrs Joseph K Hoffman of Baltimore visits sister Elizabeth M Kreh.
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M. J. Grove
Baltimore
Misa Mary Clark
Walkersville
Frederick
Edward S. Delaplaine
Washington
Lawrence DeCrange
West Church Street
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
John T. Dest
Harry Best
East Church Street
Lora B. Friday
Philadelpia
J. O. Hendrix
East Second Street
Ray F. Rohrer
Hagerstown
Jesse Ramsburg
Hiling Ramsburg
Rockwell Terrace
Edna Schaeffer
East Fourth Street
Dorothy Filler
Wissler
Everett
Ivan Snyder
Mary Katherine
Marie Jlaller
West South Street
Catharine Needy
Josephine Kiracore
Markwood Harp
Anna
Theresa Wiener
Harrisonburg
East Patrick Street
John H
Devota Purdy
Noah Flickinger
Henrietta Menges
Spring Grove
Robert L. Smith
West Patrick Street
E. C. Brooks
Portsmouth
Lime Kiln
Melvin E. Myers
Washinngton
D. C
Chas. G. Myers
Myers
Joseph K. Hoffman
Elizabeth M. Kreh
Grape Nuts Endorsement Highlights Digestion Aid
An advertisement extols Grape Nuts as easily digested for both children and adults. It claims brief stomach work from the digestive organs and fast absorption, typically within an hour, suggesting thousands have benefited from the cereal.
George Wharton Pepper Examines Rifle at Plattsburg Camp
Philadelphia lawyer George Wharton Pepper is described examining a rifle during a training camp at Plattsburg. The report notes Pepper's presence among militia leaders and his interest in military preparedness amid regional security concerns.
Visit of local residents spans Frederick and Thurmont
Prof Hoffman and Rev and Mrs Harry Wissler visited relatives in Frederick and Thurmont for several weeks, coming by the machine of J H Harris with Mrs Harris, W A Harley, Elizabeth Harris, J H Harris Jr and Arthur Doll who spent the weekend in Everett.
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Hoffman
Harry Wissler
Everett
Frederick
Thurmont
J. H. Harris
Harris
W. A Harley
Elizabeth Harris
J H. Harris, Jr
Arthur Doll
Reappearing scientist claims new X ray flaw tests
Serth Dertharl Reappears in an account citing a Sunday event about the expansion of her theory and a museum reunion. Recent tests show X rays may reveal flaws beneath seeming sound metal, suggesting advances in non destructive inspection.
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Serth Dertharl
Arah Perhardt
Frye Note Public Gains Agreement In Indemnity Talks
Washington releases the Frye case note stating the United States accepts Germany’s proposal for two experts to fix indemnity for the ship loss and to arbitrate whether the sinking violated treaty rights between the two nations.
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Frye
Washington
United States
Germany
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Trust Company OF Maryland
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Baltimore & Ohio
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Excelsior Sanitary Daily
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