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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1915

Page

7

Frederick residents complain on through baggage rules

Frederick residents challenge Interstate Commerce Commission action affecting through checking of baggage on joint tickets with rail lines. Railroads claimed mileage books lower fares, but the commission said carriers may not deny incidental services. Travelers report paying baggage charges when not checked both ways. one man plans to complain about the practice.

Interstate Commerce Commission Frederick Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania Southern Atlantic City

Aviator on U S Ship Killed in Fall

Donald Gregory a 24 year old aviator from Arbor Michigan serving on the U S militia ship Essex at Toledo fell three hundred feet during a fight. He was picked up by naval militia officers and died at a hospital.

U.S Erle Donald Gregory Clean Arbor Mich Essex Toledo Gregory

Braddock Heights hosts dances with prizes and events this week

At Braddock Heights on August 18 the Casino company promotes extra events including a lucky number contest with two prizes a pearl stick pin and a Swastika emblem. Dances are scheduled Tuesday Friday plus August 25 September 1 with a children's prize carnival and a mask dance. Notable guests and cottages are listed along with a Grace Reformed church lawn fete tonight. In the same area a drowning incident at Talpehocken Creek is reported alongside a severe local storm in Scranton causing street flooding and damage.

Braddock Heights Mellor Sykesville Charlotte Walker Baltimore Dward Merriman Harold Merriman Pierre Ball Joseph Repetti Alice Jones Virginia Coleman R. 8. Dorsey Sue Dorsey Raymond Stephens Charles Lombard George F. Harbin E. H. Thomas Daniel Lester Thomas Conway Ivey Hill Celeste Hill Katherine Hill Newmyer Stewart Newmyer Washington, D. C The Heights Sylvia Mr. Sargeant Miss Sargeant Miss Seville de Grange Hawkins Ursula Hawkins Burdette Misa Godfrey Litchly Zimmish and Sor Baltimore, Md Dulany Gertrude Barns Mildren Booze T. P. Wilgus Alma Minz Lee Glatt Joseph Fink Florence Rider Martin Alice Martin Doll Cottage L. A. Haller J. 8. Jordan J. B. Towsend Westminster Haller H. A. Price E. Barnes Brightside Grace Reformed Church Mullinix Cottage D. John Markey Annie Bruner Kemp Frederick Gittinger Linn Yost Geo. Edw. Smith Butterworth Mary Cramer Washington Lady Barytone Guy D. Hardelobe Miss Cramer Charles J. Doll Harry E. Carty

German proposal accepted in Prize case settlement efforts

The American note on the sinking of the William P Frye proposes filing damages via a mixed commission and arbitration under the Hague provisions. It asks Germany for a statement on naval operation plans aligned with either the Prussian American treaty or U S interpretation and suggests combining two German ideas: appointing expert damage assessors and accepting arbitration to interpret treaty terms.

Weshinstein Germany Americas William P. Frye United States

Missouri Pacific Receiver Appointed in Vermont Court

Benjamin F Bush of St Louis was named sole receiver for Missouri Pacific and St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railways by Circuit Judge Adams at Woodstock Vermont. Edward J White was appointed counsel to the receiver and George C Hitchcock named master. Purpose is to enable an early financial reorganization of the lines.

B F. Bush St. Louis Benjamin F Bush Missouri Pacific Edward J. White Missouri Pacific System George C. Hitchcock

Seaplane raids Venice amid heavy fire on August 5

An Austrian seaplane raid on Venice fortifications is reported with five pursuers. One plane was damaged, two landed, two abandoned pursuit, and the fifth returned after near coast engagement. Our plane escaped unscathed amid heavy fire from warships and forts.

Venice Vienna Veice

Trooper Killed in Border Clash Near Mercedes

Early reports said Corporal Wilman of Troop Twelfth Cavalry was killed and Lieutenant Roy O Houry wounded near Mercedes. Colonel Bullard later said the encounter was conducted entirely by Mexican forces crossing the Rio Grande, with 800 U S cavalry and infantry in the vicinity and patrols reinforced at Progreso and Mercedes.

Haitant Nesnau Mercedes Matera Wilman Twelfth Cavalry Roy Houry Roynau Robert J. Bullard Oficer Brownsville Rio Grande United States Bob Lard

Galveston Storm Damage Report From Harbor Area

Wireless reports describe Galveston harbor water depths reaching about five feet with buildings flooded and boats damaged or destroyed. The army transport McClellan broke moorings and drifted. two fires began. Fort Crockett aerial masts down. Port Arthur wireless station out as Galveston endures a severe hurricane, with extensive damage and unknown casualties.

San Antonis Fox Aan Mit Sian Hunsten Buford la Galeton McClellan Galveston McC’ellan Port Arthur Fort Crockett

Engines Kill Man and Child in Rail Yard Accidents

In Wilkes Barre on August 18 Phillips Hola aged 42 was fatally struck by a moving engine in Central Railroad yards. Mary Perlick four, daughter of George Perlick, was killed by a shifting engine in the Delaware Lackawanna & Western yards at Plymouth. Also in Wilkes Barre, August 18 Joseph Tee twenty five was slashed across the throat by a stranger while alighting from a trolley car near Plymouth and left dying. he was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

Wilkes-Barre Philln Hola Central Railroad Mary Perlick George Perlick Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Plymouth Here Joseh Tee

Rug theft at Atlantic City hotel shocks guests

George Crochet of Mor tland Oregon was arrested after stealing an oriental rug valued at 150 dollars then tossing it from a hotel window. He admitted losing his money while on vacation and said he had “gone broke” in two days. The report notes palm trees and unrelated tropical facts.

Atlantic City George Mortland Ore Crocket

Freeman announces candidacies for Frederick County offices

Multiple entries show William H. Vanmeter Brunswick and Kaufman New Market and Samuel A. Lewis seeking Frederick County positions. Each filing cites party decisions and asks for Democratic or Republican primaries influence and support.

House OF Delegates Frederick County Caroll L, Smith Walkersville Frederick WM. H Vaxmetor Brunswick Mresif Frederick Conrad Wrederick County Lespeettung Charles H. Klipp Frederick, Md Shhriff Normina Uon Mayldtone Tarto John P. T. Mathias Marligey Register OF Wilia Register of Wills Francis J. NW

Accused of Beating Mother in Test Creek Incident

In Saenandoa Pa on August 18 Mrs Marriet Millard, 7, allegedly suffered brutal injuries after an attack at Test Creek by her intoxicated son John 40. The case involves press reports and competing claims by local parties while authorities review the evidence and potential charges.

How Women Avoid Operations

Letter-style item describing relief from female troubles through Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Two Cleveland and Hanover, Pa. testimonials claim avoidance of surgery and renewed ability to work, with a patient urging others to seek the remedy and noting confidential correspondence.

Lydia E. Pinkham Mre. C Constant St Cleveland Ohio Hanover Lydia E. Pinkharm Apa Walrall St Hanover Pa

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