Attempted Burglary at Biser's Coal Yard
Early hours report another burglary attempt at Jonathan Biser's coal office on East Third Street. Intruders broke a shutter, climbed inside, and damaged the safe by breaking the combination with a hammer, but the safe remained closed and uninjured. No decisive clue identifies the culprit. authorities cite a possible repeat offender linked to a prior Eben Rovutzahn and Bowers case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Biser
Biser
Rovutzahn and
Bowers
Afr
John Gomber
Picnics and Festivals Highlight Church Events
A flurry of outdoor church fairs unfolds across Maryland towns with Union Sunday School at Clabaugh’s Grove and Lutheran groups in Burkittsville Graveham and Harmony Grove, drawing hundreds to enjoy music, speeches, and community fundraising efforts. A 5000-strong York reunion showcased a 100-voice choir and 12 ministers’ talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Sunday School of
Middleburg
Clabaugh’s Grove
Ladies of the
Lutheran Church of
Graveham
U. B. Church
Clara Himes
Ells Valentine
Florence Cecil
M.S. Moberly
Newn of the Churches at Pleasant Grove Church
Children's day observance at Pleasant Grove near Fountain Mills featured a decorative arch depicting Japan and Christendom envoking missionary themes. A Japanese costume recital, recitations, solos, and an address by Rev. Finyd followed with a generous missionary collection led by Lucy Davis. William Best led Trinity church prayer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Fountain Mills
Japan
Jesus
Finyd
Lae
Lucy Davis
Wim. Best
Trinity Church
Illnesses Reported Across Town in Ha gerstown Area
Mrs Mary Catherine Gelwicks of Hagerstown lies ill at her South Potomac street home. Effie Miller, about 25, of Funkstown, is near death. Captain Q S Beckley, recently ill, left for Camp Douglas. Mrs W B P Gashour was taken to Lombard Street Infirmary in Baltimore with companions and Dr Baltzell. Abram Fisher, colored, revived after fainting while cleaning a well at Hygeia ice factory as water was pumped out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Catherine Gelwicks
Hagerstown
South Potomac Street
Effie Miller
Funkstown
J. Beckley
Camp Douglas
W. BP. Gashour
George Crommitt
Lutie Wagner
Liberty
Radcliffe
West Fourth Street
Elmer Woodward
Nettie Woodward
Park Mills
W. E. Schwearing
Frederick Rifemen
South Market Street
Comos
Brontgomery County
Altoo’ B. Carty
Washington, D. C
Land of Nod
Prea Towson
Beltimore County
Fannie
Lydia
Elinor
Mamie Yellett
Martha Lite
Freeport
Illinois
Henderson
West South Street
Paris
J. K. Sheppard
Court Street
Aliss Gertie Anderson
Edith Carter
Ceresville
Philadelphia
Minnie Thomas
Waynesboro
Thomas Springer
J. J. Fank
White Rock
Derey Bertick
Trica
Milas Irene Lindsay
Gabriel Beckley
New York
Bary and
Radford Smallwood
Chicago
Emma Brookey
Baltimore
Martinsburg
Camp Meetings at Emig's Grove Near York Pa
Privileged for the wee annual gathering opens Friday at 7 30 p m six miles north of York on the Northern Central Railroad. The grove is described as more beautiful this year. The great temperance camp meeting at Andon begins tomorrow and runs to August 2 with the Prohibition nominating convention attracting many from Frederick.
Campbell Renomination Stirs Ohio Democratic Convention
A large Cleveland convention endorsed Governor James E. Campbell for renomination amid praise and demonstrations. The platform backed free silver and a graded income tax, denounced the McKinley tariff, and confirmed a ticket headed by Marcus for governor with a broad slate of state officials.
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Cussenasp
Dary
Ohio
Dem & Deruts
Cleveland
Forest
Norton
State Central Committee
J. W. Campbell
Frank Leblond
Neal
Campbells
Russia
Platform Committee
Lawrence T. Neal
Follett
Cincin
Campbell
Ryan
Cincinnati
James E. Campbell
James E Campbell
S. D. Dodge
Virgil P. Cime
Cuyahoga County
Democratic Party
Monopoli
W. ¥. Marquis
Ancientecen
Joan P. Bailey
Putnam
C. F. Ackerman
Stonafeld
T. E. E. Peckin
Wayne
Eeccona Court
Gustavus H. Wald
Hamilton County
Canmon
Charles C. Miller
Erie County
Board of
Public Works
BicNamara
Samied County
Food and Commission
H. S. Trambo
Lawrente County
Baltcheffs Murderers Confess as Arrests Grow
Two students confess to Baltcheff's murder and allege Dr Tatcheff Moloff and Colonel Elliott hired them. The trio implicated by the students were arrested, while Baltcheff’s associates watched as police pursued the case amid ongoing investigations and further arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantine Behebe
Teast
Dernsydes
Dr. Tatcheff
Moloff
Eyiott
Parone
M. Baltchefi
Simmron Fayette
Lookout Mountain
Ino
Fayette
Warder
Fusette
Sable Suewster
Swiss Radical Castioni Found Guilty in Revolt Case
Castioni the Swiss radical was convicted of involvement in the Zreime revolt and sentenced to eight years in prison, twelve years civil rights loss, and a 3653 franc fine. He is in London after leading suppression. Swiss government sought his surrender but a high court decision freed him after the queen's death division ruling. Mexico Cabinet Reshuffles Public Works
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Zomen
Castioni
Zreime
Rossi
London
High Court of Justice
Mexico
Wasuixeroux
Bureau of American Republics
Department of Fomento
General Cosic
State of Mexico
Leantiro Fernandez
International Railway Commission
Senor Fernandez Leal
Jersey
Court of Pardons
Sea Girt
Clements
Sir Pad Bogart
William A. Hall
Hall
Newark
Charles Acker
New York
William Haddock
Trenton
Acker
Jacob Nash
Princeton
Haddock
State Gazette Office
Dogan
Still Another Victim at Aspen Sanction Wreck
Aspen Colorado July 16 Thomas O Donnell the tenth victim of the wreck died yesterday Conductor Richards and Demon Mahony blamed for the accident have escaped the country. Fire in Altoona Pennsylvania July 16 wholesale grocery Henneman Be sant Watts Bros wooden ware leather and hides Nixondorf ice cream saloon destroyed insurance 12000
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Aspen
AsPeEx
Colo
Thomas O’donnell
Richards
Demon Mahony
Altoona
Atroosa
Henneman & Besant
C. Watts & Bros
G. Po Street
H. Nixondorf
Lesa
Hundred Tenants Flee as Inferno Ravages Brooklyn Tenement
A July fire at 268 State Street, Brooklyn, gutted a double wooden tenement, trapping nearly a hundred residents. Two children died, others injured, and several escaped via ground or stairwell as flames engulfed the building and spread to adjoining houses. Police suspect incendiary origin. repairs estimated at 16,000 dollars.
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Brooklyn
Bytse
State Street
First Precinct
Bremen
No. 265
Bishop
Maggie
Maggie McCarthy
Bridget Barchell
Bertha Foley
Mary A. Bishop
Thomas Coulson
William Foley
Foley
James Bishop
Campbell
Munierer Hanged for Murder in Arkansas Jail Yard
Robert Williams was hanged in the Varney Station area jail yard for the murder of Albert Hayes on the night of November Blasi. He thanked friends for kindness and claimed Chast pardoned him. In New York Chauncey M. Depew departed for Europe aboard the Majestic with Mrs. Depew and relatives.
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A Munierer
Pre Buors
Ark
Robert Williams
Albert Hayes
Varney Station
Blasi
Williams
Chast
Mr. Repew
Europe
New York
Chauncey M. Depew
White Star
Majestic
Battle in San Diego Follows Deputy Clash and Fatal Wound
Reporter recounts a deadly street fight during an arrest in Charleston. Deputy Mar shals Bradlove and Grether faced a crowd, one sailor died from a blow to the head and another sailor Burns is dying with a fractured skull. Deputies fled as threats were exchanged and officers could not be located.
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Lailure
Cfeers
San Diego
San Disne
Cali
Browins
United States Intestate
Charleston
Biel
Bradlove
Grether
Clibs
Mitchell
Depney Grether
Robert Brown
Suler
Wilson
Personal Notes From Frederick Residents and Visitors
A collage of society brief items lists Frederick residents and guests visiting or traveling to Baltimore Hagerstown Williamsport York York County and beyond. Names include William P Afaulsby Jr C Edward Smith Josephine Key Mabel Deitrick Markell and many others with trips to Atlantic City York Baltimore and Chicago alongside local visits and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Afaulsby, Jr
Potts
Misa Young Luft
Atlantic City
C. Edward Smith
Doubs
Wal’s Business College
Hagerstown
Josephine Key
Baltlyore
W. J. Balizell
George ‘Markell
Br. J. Q. A. Herring
Adams Express Company
Baltimore
Philadelphia
James S. Simmons
Roanoke
Frederick
Virginia
Howard Virtue
George A. Morgan
East All Saints Street
Celeste Roelkey
Brr
EB. Derr Shriner
Ceresville
York Cycle Club
Bessie C. Keller
Mary G. Horine
Burkittsville
Willamsport
Horine
D. A. Gaver
E. G. Brooks
Fortamouth
John Kantman
Mand Fout
Kirkaville
Mio
MM. J. Grove
Lime Kiln
Air
George
Bishop Paret Visits All Saints Church for Confirmations
Rt Rev William Paret Bishop of Maryland conducted his annual visit to All Saints Church last night and confirmed a class of seventeen persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Paret
William Paret
Maryland
All Saints Church
Boodler Bardsley exposed in costly fund losses and loans
A detailed report by mayoral appointees chronicles John Bardsley's handling of public funds through Glendinnings Co and related entities. The scrutiny covers stock loans, transfers, and an overall net deficiency of 653 835 33 with dubious due bills. remissions and salaries are noted along with loans to officials and parties tied to the case. The document cites substantial transfers to Glenn denning Co and public money used in stock transactions and unpaid collateral. The report also notes potential improprieties surrounding a large Keystone bank ledger and questions the genuineness of outstanding due bills.
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Panamigin
July le
John Barnsley
Bardhovssts
Glemtuming & Co
Ferretiy
Glendinnings& Co
Wilton Ho Kemble
People's Bank
Wala el Keele
Bardsley
Bie
ESSN
ESINF
Zeal Usl
Bim
Bitin
Estroy Tonia
Robert Glendenning & Co
Glendenning & Co
Bradford
Ubey
Thomas J. Finletter
William N. Ashman
Tessamor
HN. Graffin
Thomas McCamant
J. B
Mercantile
Keystone Bank
Alleged Horse Thief Moorestown NJ
Arthur Proat a young colored man was jailed on charges of stealing two horses a carriage and harness from a local resident. He could not post bail and will remain in jail until the September term of court. In Enve Pennsylvania a thunderbolt struck the home of G S Kelly in Union City during a storm killing Willis Kelly aged 20 and shocking his father severely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorestons
N. J
Arthur Proat
Arthur
Enve
Kelly
Union City
Willis
Weather and racing mix up in scattered notes
A garbled field of sports and weather notes describes races at multiple tracks, with references to teams like Philadelphia and Chicago, plus a rain impacted outlook and a grasshopper infestation report near Brush, Colorado, noting severe crop damage and drought-worn conditions affecting farmers and livestock.
Troops Surrounded by Indians at Rodden Ranch
Sheriff Francis and part of the posse pursuing Navajo renegades at Rodden's cattle ranch retreated with Chief Hestine after a surprise attack. Indians in pursuit deserted the band, while the rest of the posse remained surrounded. Company C, National Guard, has departed for the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francstarr
Ariz
Jaly
Francis
Jime
Rodden
Hestine
Company C
National Guard
Accidentally Shot His Father in Grerxssora
In Grerxssora Pa July 15 Herbert MacGinnis four year old son of James McGinnis fired a Winchester rifle accidentally while the weapon lay on the floor above the kitchen. The ball pierced floor and ceiling and entered Mr McGinnis brain. He spoke briefly and died two hours later leaving a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grerxssora
Herbert MacGinnis
James McGinns
Mr. McGinnis
Herbert
Mir
McGumis
Tie
Improvements and Wheat Yields Highlight Walkersville Items
Local notes report improvements by John Downey and A D Valentine with a mill upgrade to roller process. Wheat yields noted for W C Neidig and Molesworth on the Loate farm. Children from the Baltimore Fresh Air Fund arrive in Walkersville for a two week stay, with entertainers listed. Camp notes show votes for Brown and Hodges in local politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Downey
New Londen
A. D. Valentine
Liberty
Burt
Mesars
King
Col. J. W.baughman
Thomas
West Patrick Street
W. C. Neidig
Molesworth
Beltimore
Walkersville
P.R.R
Shtiner
Zimmerman
Devilbiss
Laure
Joseph Zimmerman
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Ohio Democracy
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J. H. Ryan
W. WY. Margurm
Guvernor
Baltcheffs Murderers
Shebacon Iron Mer
Lesavos
Pennsylvania Bolt and Sat Company
Amahamated Association
Tacona
Wash
Thomas Hinckley
Seattle
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Douglass
Elk
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William Brannon
George Martin
Hinck Jey
Scott
Kan
Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Asis- Souri, Kansas and
Texas
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Carusiz
Cumberland Valley
Williams Grove
George P. Hays
Joel Swartz
John A. Hector
San Francisco
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N. Y
Municipal Gas Company
Neghborhood
Stapleton
Juin
Sakatooa
N.Y
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Park Avenue
William H. Bennett
Monmouth County
H P. Cheatham
Congress
North Carolina
White House
Jay Gould
The
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Sidney Dillon
Gould
Salisbury
Portugal
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England
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Lordbury
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Billed
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Harrisecens
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Amalgamated Association
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Rhoads
Ayon
Daniel Pokeiger
Howard Hoff
John Hester
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Lonely
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Gauueriere
Poxhali Ik ‘Tne
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Here
Predenck Sie
Brown
Governs
Hodges
Llagancig Guanes
Frew
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