Woman in the Case Tragedy and Postmaster Suspensions
In Wayne county a drunken brawl over a woman left Benjamin Herbon deadl y shooting Mike Blair and fatally wounding John Deaweer. Herbon fled after beating the woman as she lay dying. A public uproar followed. Twenty two postmasters were suspended in a broad review of 39 removals. Committees disallowed 22 suspensions for insufficient cause. Notable suspensions included St Paul Nebraska for misusing public funds and changes in Lynchburg Virginia and Alexandria Virginia.
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Soxzrsex
Wayne County
Benjamin Herbon
Mike Blair
Fataily
John Deaweer
Blai
Herbon
Charles W. Button
Lynchburg
P. W. Morris
William W. Herbert
Alexandria, Va
D. A. Windsor
Enchanted Enoch Arden tale ends in unexpected reunion
In Hestixepox Pennsylvania Mrs. Elizabeth Gilbert marries widower Mr. Colestock after 1882 wedding. her first husband R M Gilbert believed dead returns after Colestock’s death, seeking reconciliation. The estate complicates heirs rights as legal limits pass, with plans to reunite fortunes once settled.
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Hestixepox
R. M. Gilbert Marri
Elizabeth Martin
Pine Grove
Centre County
Gilbert
Shen
Pire Grove
Huntingdon
Christian Coleatock
Fifth
Washington
Colestock
Bifhe
Enoch Arden
Mr. Colestock
Tak News notes new house at Ree's Mills
Mr Wa Jacobs raised a new house near Ree's Mills on Saturday July 4th with help from his father and several local men including B Ford Young Bailey from Frederick city Bichel Filmore Cromit and C O'Brien of Reels BETS builder Har Soules oversaw the work Vesting nearly complete and farmers expect to begin plowing corn this week The piece notes weather complaints as weather cannot grow back.
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Lapimssvac
Z Gittinger
Frederick
D. F. Shafer
Lizzie Birely
Lititz
Lancaster County
J. W. McVann
WA. Telegraph Company
Baltimore
W. H. Albaugh
Furst
Haugh’s
W. Birely
York Road
Birely
Joseph Ocker
Littlestown
W. Haugh
Ladiesburg
Haugh Church
RR. Company
New York
Tak News
Red dye prank leads to £20 verdict in English court
In Preston England a case McAlden vs Schnedeerder unfolded at the Sheriff's court over a red dye gag at the Devonshire Hotel Barrow. A box of red powder stained the plaintiff’s face neck and hair and ruined clothing and work, with streets loudly mock ing him as a red Indian. The jury awarded £20 to the plaintiff.
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McAlden
Barrow
G. Cooper
No Bone to Fight For
A Cumberland Times excerpt argues that bondholders in the Chesapeake and Ohio canal case should not pursue the U S Supreme Court. It questions jurisdiction over the sale of repair bonds and favors the Court of Appeals, likening the defendant to a dog fighting over an empty bone.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
United States Supreme Court
United States Circuit Court
Court of Appeals
Stewart
Coles
Modern Claude Du Val and a Laurel Robbery Spree
A Washington Star report details William B. Brookes of Laurel Maryland being arrested on multiple break in and robbery charges linked to a relative's farm near Giesboro Point and other Maryland incidents. He is held for Maryland authorities after earlier escape and alleged later thefts near Linril. Also noted are obituaries and local dispatches including the death of Rev John H. Chew and regional news.
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Washington Star
William B. Brookes
Laurel
Edelin and
Mattingly
Washington
Scaggs
Prince George's County
Dennison
Giesboro’ Point
Brookes
Marlboro
Mollie Dennison
TP Street
Harrison
Baltimore
Linril
Maryland
Lusby
Ben
Outrage in Queens: Edward Ritchie Sought After Assault
Jamaica police issued a warrant for Edward Ritchie a negro after he knocked down and assaulted Ella Schmidt a ten year old white girl as she walked toward Henry Lott s farm to meet her father. Neighbors and authorities searched all night but failed to locate him.
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Hester’s
L. L Taly T
Queens
Edward Ritchie
Ella Schmidt
Henry Lott’ Farm
Lott's
Ritchie
Jamaica
Local Notes from Daysville and Lime Kiln Dots
Summer visits from Washington and Virginia are noted along with a Daysville picnic at White Rock. Wheat crop yields are reported and local harvest movements updated. A murder near North Carolina is described with high excitement as investigators pursue suspects.
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Frederick, MD
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M. E
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P. Ackets
Ravellers
Leasure
Lemnists
Arties
Gladstone
Gittinger & Son
Myoadtt
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Fuelitom House
Noth Carolina Avenue
Atlantic City
RS. T.W. Bechtel
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Etchison Building
South Market Street
Frede Emd
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Stephen P. OL
E. C. Jordan
BeeeMan
Blue Ridge
Pen-Mak
John M.buarman
Fuere
Sappington
North City
Shenandosh
Val
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Ays
Hardt’s
Brest
J. A.C. Lipps
Bermer & Encer
Pipesis
Milwaukee
Bay View
Dukehart
Daw
Sach
Proden & Co
John A.C, Lipps
W. Patrick Jr
Harrington
Zimmertean
Ove
Coce Lock
Cuevick
McCotum & Son
H. Griffin
W. Marketat
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Joan P
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Tick
Desolion
Lawrence Bentz
Pater
Patrick Stree
Prietur
Ieteleass Board
Patrick Frederick
Ita
New Picture Gallery
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Cor. Carrol
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C. EL
Kent
A.K. Yeakie
D. Bentz
Linsydte
E. Patrick Street
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Aizo
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Market Street
Rouizahn & Bowers
East Patrick St
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Poiter Rocks
Blue Stockings
Riverside Club
Pr of Rocks
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Riverside
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Nasz
Manassas
Knowles, Mont. Co
Pennsylvania
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Wilson Brown
Frederick Tisi
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Jerze
Wiss
Annie Dunbl
Thig
Mike Hay
Sastueks
Ladigssurg Liepin
Oweerat
Red
the Cumberland Times
Claude DU Val
Wasamatoy
John H. Chew
Protestant Episcopal Church
Calvert County
R v. Thomas John Clagett
P. I. Church
Greenfield
Forest Grove
Thomas E. Carson
P. J. Topper
Emma Kline
Annie Ridenour
George H. Knans
Robert Ranneberger
Chas
Ranneber
Licksville
Knoxville
Pilsen
Europe
Wasiixactos
United States
Mason
Marseilles
Department of State
Impenion
Marzeilles
Valencia
Cockaville
Alfred M
W. R. Kemp
P. Hobbs
Merle Dixon
E. Spongeller
W. S. Ray
C. Boost
The
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Penteman
Rars
Frederick Valley
Havin
Daysville
Lewis Cramer
Charles Siller
Middletown
Ida Ramsburg
Daysvile Cornet
Furet
Woodboro
Geo. Harbaugh
Dayaville
Everglades
Lily Jane
South
Lins Kitz
Thomas J. Fisher
B.&o.r. RB
T. J. Frazier
H. A. Johnson
W. T. Quarming
Samuel Spencer
Thos. M. King
Orland Smith
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Edward Nelson
Thomas Goings
Dr. Johnson
Han
North Carolina
N.C
Aly
News Observer
Moncore
Edward Finch
Hera Satas
Walis
Anaze
Finch
Itia
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