19 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1909
Page
1
Mrs Dante Mahoney, three months married, was found bound and gagged in her Beranton home after a burglary. An assailant restrained her, injured her face, stole a diamond ring and about $400 in jewelry, then fled. Police pursue leads as the victim recovers.
Washington reports Secretary Garfield asks $500000 for 1909 to pursue land frauds in western states. A partial Interior Department memo cites 32000 cases, 1021 awaiting trial, with suits against Southern Pacific Central Pacific Union Pacific railroads and coal timber lands. Recoveries in 1907 08 total over 4 million with expenditures under 500000.
Seven foreigners who attended a wedding celebration burned to death in a fire that destroyed three houses at Goodtown in Somerset county. The men had joined the festivities and an explosion followed when one of them lit a fire with coal oil. seven sleeping companions could not be awakened.
Schuyler C. Carakad don and his wife were found dead in their Norfolk home with both shot in the back, suggesting a prearranged joint suicide. A revolver lay beside the bed, and authorities noted the bodies had been lifeless for hours. In Milwaukee, Vera Lee confessed to killing her husband during a whisky dispute.
Reading Pa January 19 Fire of unknown origin destroyed the large confectionery of Willard G Hollis. The loss is estimated at 50 000 and fully insured. Also reports a smallpox case at a Virginia seminary for negro students with 400 students.
Buffalo New York reports results from a house to house census last week showing a population figure near forty one hundred and sixty eight. Data points mention Busselé and city growth though details are incomplete in the fragment.
Indictments from Indianapolis report miners seeking wage raises and union recognition. Key demands include bargaining rights for the United Mine Workers of America, a guaranteed eight hour day, uniform pay statements, and a one year contract term with a March 31 expiration, amid upcoming negotiations with operators.
Mrs. M Florence Erb and sister Catherine Beteel seek one half of the estate from the Red Gables property and Briar Aston holdings through a writ of dower. The acquitted widow demands that George Q Horwits, late husband’s attorney, transfer the half share to her. The action was filed on Monday with the court in Medis Pennsylvania.
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