Rumblings in China and Fire Toll Darken News Per Page
The issue reports on upheaval within China's government with Chen Yilang set to helm reform as political reshuffles unfold. It also covers a fatal hotel fire in Crescent City, California, where four guests died and a fifth remains missing as flames engulfed a three story building.
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Lille
Abou Shat
Soviet Union
Jess
China
Chouental
Red China
Chen
Fool
Communications
Uleth
Formosa
Call
California
Patrie
Bill Burke
Mins
Fifty Years Ago Items From The News Columns
Fifty years back, February 17, 1908, reports the February Grand Jury ending a day session with 52 indictments and urging broader magistrate powers. Weather notes melt snow, rising Carroll Creek and Monocacy River flood meadows and fences. Society debates Roosevelt policy at Belles Lettres. Local obituaries and birthdays list notable figures, including inventors, military leaders, and artists, with brief biographical notes.
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Carroll Creek
Monovacy
Montey
Belles Lettres Literary Society
Roosevelt
Ridd
Reds
Smit
C. Mendrickson
Browns
Frederick Memorial Hospital and local notices from Orphans Court
Secretary to the Mayor attended Frederick Memorial Hospital for morning surgery. An ambulance transported Mrs. Selby and Monroe Clapsaddle to Frederick Memorial Hospital. Clapsaddle suffers from pneumonia. Ruby Wilson, near Keymar, was admitted for treatment. Thurmont estate probate in Orphans Court directs cash be split among heirs. details list Marry Burrier, George Burtier, Dorahy Burrier, and others as beneficiaries and executors. Gus Triads joined Baltimore before 1955 season, leading the team in home runs and RBIs.
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Whit Esenkynpy
ORC Lve
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Union Bridge
Charles Selby
Monroe Crapsaddle
Clapsaddle
Ruby
Raymond Wilson
Keymar
Frederick ‘Memorial Wespite
Thurmont
Py Burrier
George E. Burtier
Dorahy
Thomas
Levan J. Burvier
Murray d
Bull Harry Bureler
Gus Triads
Baltimore
Fins
RBI
Appreciation Dinners Stir Political Debate Across Parties
A New York Times editorial-like critique examines high priced appreciation dinners at $100 a plate, urging scrutiny of who funds them and potential obligations. It questions how outfits like defense contractors and public works firms may influence lawmakers, and ponders alternate financing for campaigns beyond gifts and entertainments.
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Dopark
Tnege
Washigton
Failey
New York Times
Roosevelt
Cruman
Nobogy
Emmitsburg Man Guilty In Involuntary Manslaughter Case
David Samuel Muench, 25, of Emmitsburg was found guilty by an Adams County jury in Gettysburg of involuntary manslaughter. He received six months in the Allegheny County Workhouse and was ordered to pay costs. Gillespie, 24, fatally injured at the scene, was a farmer from Valley Town. The crash occurred on a straight road near Fairfield after Muench said he had been drinking and later fell asleep. The jury deliberated 35 minutes before delivering the verdict.
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David Samuel Muench
Eunitshure Rl
Avams
Gettysburg
Allegheny County
Muerich
Bairfield
Lloyd
Douglas Gillespie
Valleytown
Muench
Edwin J. Shove
Ure Jovy
Cilless
Pie
Mueneh
Inisie Waiteada
Posk
Madefield
Atuist
Gillesyle
Codysbore
Waronte
Pelor
Gsi
Arne Guwh
Ghaus
Frederick Allorney
Edwins
Kirk
Frederick
Thamey
Manndes
Adana
Gene Hartman
Thesday
Hromitsburg
Flan Mallar
Boonshord
Gillespie
Fairfield Amvets
George Crile
Cleveland
Ohio
Twenty Years Ago in the News Frederick edition
A partial summary of a 1938Frederick edition notes early civic talks on community elections, a 19 member committee to draft plans for charity concerns, and a mayoral report on reducing debt. The weather report mentions a snowstorm failure and a banquet addressed by Holden Pelton, with school class and residents listed in incomplete detail.
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Fredericksean
Eitinens
Culler
Wo Rand
Hou Wai Hown
Walter Owls
Burray
Holden & Pelton
Ties
Snelal Ragnyst
United Brainret Church
Bolivar Lions plan Valentine dance and local notices
Bolivar Harpers Ferry notes report Mrs Gucille Reynolds Tarvis becoming a grandmother with a new eight pound son. Lions Club hosts an old fashioned dance to raise funds, with penny ages at the door. Local hospital updates include patients at Charles Town General and the hospital details for residents in Bolivar and surrounding towns.
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Nis
G. EB. Webb
Bolivar-Harpers Ferry
Gucille Heynolds Tarvis
Slat Set
Bernd G
Sonny) Reynolds
Mes
Eye Holly
Dan
Travis Air
California
Bby
Len Hamed Dames Lesto Athe
Bolivar
Methodist
Chucehs
Jeuder
Virginia Trail
Seoul
Ratashmenta
S.P.G. Charles Peter All
356Th Army
York Belvoir
Vas
William Trail
Bowlivar
Isaiah Reeler
Homme
Charles Town General Hospital
Hloward Harris
Bultinoere
Davis Halfmaster
Roger Fout Jr
Chevederick
Hugh Lloyd
Slarpers Ferry
Wr Hone
90 Per Cent County Highways Are Closed
Severe winter storms crippled Maryland and Virginia roads, stranding motorists and isolating towns. A Rockville woman rescued after a stalled car led to a three hour rescue, with police, fire crews, and volunteers assisting. Roads remained impassable with drifts up to ten feet near Bradstock Heights and widespread airport-like conditions reported in rural areas.
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Baltimore
Brunswick
Monocacy
Frederick
Wniunville
Waads
Maryland
Toads
Srain
Rockville
Charles H. Fogle
Falls Road
Rorkville
South Force
Fogie
P.m
Mars
Albert Owens
Joseph Ganley
Fogle
Hetter
Upper
Montgomery County
Beallsville
Darnestown
J. J. Chisholm
Upper Montgomery
Camp Kanawha
Point of Hooks
Morace M. Alexander
Frederick County Fish and Game Protective Association
Joseph Kerrigan
Palit
Tacks
Frederick County
Dettert Null
Orre County Roads Board
Seneca
Lucas
Fisa
Vindahona
Bradstock Heights
Leing
Methodist Youth To Hold Clothing Drive in Maryland Areas
Baltimore area Methodist Youth Fellowship will lead a clothing drive starting next Sunday to aid Goodwill Industries, aided by about 175,000 members from 249 churches across Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick and Howard counties. Donations should be usable, repairable clothing and may include furniture and household items. goods distributed by Fellowship volunteers at churches.
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Methodist Youth Fellowship
Baltimore City
Anne Anwidel
Baltimore
Carroll
Frederick
Howard Counties
Tohn W. Payne
Baltinare Guorlwill
Tle
Fellowship
Goodwill
Furniure
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the News
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Boxehore
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Astore
Ryony
Lear
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Machines Corps
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Cedar Walls
Inwa
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Korea
St. Lang
San Diega
Gal
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U.S
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Ireland
Henry A. Wood
New York
Wilson Wites
United Brotherhood of Carpent
Eisenhower
Forlay
Canfield Misher
Arington
Lawchee
Kansas
Margaret ‘Yyuman
Conedt
Brest Jent
Mary Breckinridge
Feander
Wendover
Harm
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Tenn
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Texas
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Pasional
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New York Ented ‘Tribune
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Lms
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Noth Franklin School
Viclin Brown
Tawrinee
Witswiler
Maren Herawety
Grace Bulvovan
Her Buhrman
TePherson
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Alta Hrow
Hho Brows
Vieloe Brown
Omer Weauley
Teste Kelhaigh
Als
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the Lacker
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Glenn
Mies
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Philadelving
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Alp
Rueben N. Caplin
Joca
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Danco
Helen Simms Cavalier
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Washington
Liony Glue
Linner
U. S
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Intel
West Virginia
Ars
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Seattle
Wash
Univers
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Burroughs Corporation
New ‘Sanator
Cyrus W. Cavalier
Jharper
Perry-Bolivar Lions Child Land
Theessa
Raymond Earl Kronk
Potomar
Inland Power Company
Kronk
Pyjed
Harpers Ferry
Lams
Joseph PB. Varner
Elmers Hydroplant
Th. Aller
Ralph Merchant
Virginia
Clarkvice Company
Sheelenhelu
Harpers
Elmer Davidson
Brent
Rtalph Blackwood
Greembelt
Michael Popp
C. W. Wilt
Floyd Shaft
Richard Giffin
Gallant
Howard Powell
Mary Whitington
Hagerstown
Lucy Penwell
Murrill Till
John Swigert
York
James Turner
J. B. Smith
Alexandria
Boelivar
Post Office Department
Baedening
Har
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Liberty Blyde Bailey
Cornell University
United States
Ithaca
N.Y
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