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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
4
Eastport New York August 23 doctors attribute a death to inhaling disease germs in the dust stirred by automobiles. Farmers and residents on the eastern end of Lore Island grow hostile toward car owners as two severe droughts left roads dusty all summer. The disease in the dust threatens throat affections and prompted renewed concern among locals.
George Shaffer two years old was arrested on a warrant charged with trespass. Frank B. Wisher was the complainant. He swore that Baby Shaffer tore up his lawn and flower beds, and Shaffer is said to be the youngest person ever arrested on a warrant.
A two hour riot at the State Hospital in Plattsburg New York saw 320 inmates attack guards. Isaac Dubois was killed as townspeople and guards reinforced, helping to quash the outbreak. Dormitories were wrecked and bars bent before order was restored.
Allentown Pennsylvania Aug 23 Rev Cyrus J Becker 80 the oldest member of the East Pennsylvania classis of the Reformed Church died here He served the Horw erton church 1 years succeeding his father Rev Charles C Becker who was pastor 7 years Their service extended from 181 to 1902 Rev Mr Becker was ordained in 1851 and resigned June 22 1902 when his health failed He left two sons.
In Atlantic City N F Aug 23 two Philadelphians Rittenhouse and Wright who ran the Halcyon hotel on Maryland avenue between Pacific avenue and the Board Walk fled town leaving creditors and debts. Mrs C Johnson owner says they owe 275 July rent and much of the hotel’s fittings were removed leaving guests in distress as only one breakfast was served. The guests faced disruption while the proprietors vanished after two weeks wages were paid to staff.
Paris Aug 23 Count Boni de Castellane's repeated efforts to reconcile with his former wife Mme Gould were denied as a rumor. Mme Gould, known as the former Countess de Castellane, remains at her chateau in Le Marais with her three children and dismisses the notion. Her New York friends recently dined with her at her Boulogne residence as she completes unsettled debts from her former husband.
Lancaster Pa Aug 2 The death warrant for the hanging of four persons here on October 3 is the first warrant for four to be executed in Pennsylvania in many years. There have been hangings and a few triple Jesus executions but this warrant is without precedent in memory of state officials.
Denzel O Connell a 34 year old New York fireman at the city pumping station in Thighbiidste was killed on his way to work. He stumbled on a narrow path from Amsterdam avenue at 179th street and fell into a shallow ditch breaking his neck.
Palermo reports the discovery of two half burned die fragments bearing body parts, revealing a brutal murder tied to a large counterfeit banknote operation. The victim, Henry Francois, a French army deserter, was decapitated and dismembered. An engraver, his wife, and two merchants were arrested as alleged killers and counterfeiters amid fears of betrayal. In York Pa, the Retail Merchants Association elected officers at its annual meeting, naming Katie as next meeting city and listing new leaders and committee members.
Marion Storr the artist and brother of Julian P. Storr, who was divorced by Mme Emme Howe, committed death by his own hand at his home Brook Farm near Port Chester. The only others present were his estranged wife Mrs Storr, who had not lived with him for about a year, and was elsewhere in the south.
Fires sparked by gasoline in pressing shops in Pittsburg Aug 23 caused damage around 250000 dollars and endangered the East End. The Club Pressing and Cleaning building at 6339 Peon Avenue burned, 14 employees rescued. A larger blaze at Enterprise Pressing at 5975 Center Avenue destroyed seven buildings and spread rapidly, with many nearby businesses and garages affected and several firefighters injured.
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