July 17 In American History and Astronomical Events
Long history notes mark July 17 with key dates from 1749 Peter Gangevoort birth to 1903 James Abbott McNeill Whistler death. Events include 1813 Fort George repulse by Winfield Scott and 1898 Spanish surrender at Santiago. Astronomical mentions list evening stars Jupiter Mercury and morning Saturn Venus Mars with a Jupiter conjunction at 3:29 a.m.
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Peter Gangevoort
Fort George
Candas
Winfield Scott
Jackson
Miss
Vicksburg
Lewis Cass
Detroit
Cuba
Santiago
W. R. Shafter
James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Jupiter
Mercury
Saturn
Venus
Mars
Frederick News offers home news by mail service
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Dr Ralph Browning Dies or Improves After Surgery
Dr Ralph Browning of Myersville, a noted county physician, was admitted to Frederick City Hospital for appendicitis. He fell suddenly ill after visiting a patient last night, was operated on this morning by Dr T B Johnson and Dr Meredith Smith, and by 1 PM his condition was reported as good.
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Myersville
Ralph Browning
Frederick City Hospital
Browning
E. L. Beckley
Middletown
And Now He Is Gone
Clarence Whipp, a young carpenter, left his home after his wife traveled to Hagerstown with Murphy Beall. Beall and the Whipp wife were found in Hagerstown, and Whipp then went to Baltimore to fetch his wife home. He plans to return soon, having asked Contractor Poole for a job if he comes back. Poole notes Whipp had previously left for a short period and returned.
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Clarence Whipp
Hagerstown
Murphy Beall
Baltimore
Beall
Whipp
Young Whipp
Poole
Whipn
Slit-skirt trend shocks Frederick residents
This morning Frederick sees the famous slit-skirt debut. The new fashion sparks comment and commotion in the city as a young, apparently unfamiliar woman introduces the style on Market street accompanied by a companion, while onlookers watch discreetly.
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Frederick
Pot Anti
Market Street
Progressives Face Primary Dilemma in Frederick County
Debate over whetherProgressives can nominate in Frederick County and across the state hinges on party affiliation rules. A party committee studies if unaffiliated Progressives can join direct primaries or nominate a county ticket, amid questions about registration and recent voting patterns. County Republican and Progressive leaders weigh possible paths for nominations and participation.
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Frederick County
W. W. Doub
Doub
George R. Dennis, Jr
Republican County Central Committee
Primary date set for September in Maryland race
Baltimore and counties will hold party primaries on Monday September 8 to nominate candidates for U S Senate State Comptroller and Clerk of the Court of Appeals. Delegate selection will be by direct vote with instructions from convention nominees Blair Lee Emerson Harrington Magruder likely unopposed. A supplementary registration closes September 3.
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U. S. Senate
Baltimore City
Murray Vandiver
Democratic State Central Committee
United States
Blair Lee
Comptrroller
Court of Appeals
Comptraller
Emerson v. Harrington
CC Magruder
State Central Committee Elections by Direct County Vote
The plan proposes direct voting for the State Central Committee in each county and legislative district. The measure would define the voting method and eligibility across jurisdictions, aligning party representation with local ballots.
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State Central Committee
New Head of Maryland School Takes Up Work
Dr and Mrs JC Forrester have taken charge of the Maryland School for the Deaf with Dr Forrester named principal He will remain through the summer to oversee repairs and organize a strong teaching staff The school plans a broader scope under his leadership and boasts some of the nation s best deaf education teachers
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Maryland
JC. Forrester
Maryland School
Forrester
C. Brily
Conneccicut
Washington
Ely
Callander College
U B Sunday School Picnic At Fair Grounds
United Brethren Sunday school held its picnic at the Fair Grounds with 114 tickets issued for ice cream and 102 attendees. Children enjoyed baseball, peanut scrambles, and an automobile ride by Reno Harp who ferried riders between the grounds and County Commissioner Charles W. Zimmerman’s residence amid unusually fine weather.
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Fair Grounds
United ‘Brethren Sunday School
Cis
Reno
Harp
Charles W. Zimmerman
Morrison recovering after electric shock at substation
Mr Morrison, injured by an electric shock at Thurmont substation, is recovering at Frederick hospital with burns and remains confined. His father claims the substation instructor was asleep, causing the accident during instruction. Father provided details to The News. Representative David J. Lewis to address Farmers National Congress in Plano on September 25 26 to discuss parcel post problems.
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Cover Morrison
Thurmont
Frederick
E. G. Morrison
News
Morrison
David J. Lewis
Maryland
Farmers’ National Congress
Plano
Lewis
Seashore Trip Car Load Splits Between Atlantic City and Wildwood
An excursion over the Hallimore and Ohio Railroad carried sixteen persons today. Fourteen riders went to Atlantic City while two went to Wildwood.
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Hallimore & Ohio Railroad
Atlantic City
Wildwood
Cornerstone Laying Of Odd Fellows Temple at Hagerstown
Local notices report a cornerstone laying event for the Odd Fellows Temple in Hagerstown on Sunday July 20. Attendees include Odd Fellows members and local officials Cha s F See ger and Chas Landis. Also referenced are a local sale at 32 West Patrick Street and a Grace Reformed Sunday School picnic at the fairgrounds on Wednesday July 23.
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Seeger & CO
West
Patrick St
Odd Fellows Temple
Hagerstoun
Odd Falcons
Odd Fellows
Chas
F. Seeger
RLS
AL Landis
R. S
Grace Reformed Sunday School
Wil
Market Street Hitching Ban Proposed by City Officials
City plans to bar horse and auto parking on Market Street from South to Fifth and Patrick Street from Court to Middle Alley on Saturday afternoons and nights to keep blocks clear for railway tracks. An ordinance draft would impose a 10 minute loading limit, forbid standing within 50 feet of corners, and require owners to manage their own horses. Hospital drainage relief discussed with a proposed 300 foot sewer to divert laundry and wastewater away from nurses’ home areas.
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Market Street
South Street
Fifth Streets
Phoebus
Ife
Abbott and
Culler
Grove
J. B. Bowers
Robert 8. Tyson
Civic Club
George Edward Smith
Board of Intermediate Assesors
Smith
A. C. McCardell
McCardell
Ella Houck
Boys’ High School
Park Avenue
Trail Avenue
Anthracite coal tax hike prompts 15 cent per ton raise
Notice notes a state tax of 514 per cent per ton on anthracite coal by Pennsylvania lawmakers, resulting in a 15 cent per ton price increase effective August 1. Includes mentions of Newman & Co Markell & Ford and agents. Also references local business ads and a Willing Workers festival with manpower notes.
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Pennsylvania
Isin
JM. Newman & CO
Markell & Ford
Ira E. Biser
AGT
MUD, Trick and Supply CO
Notice to City Taxpayers Demands Prompt Payment
Notice to City taxpayers warns all claimants of city taxes and street payments to pay promptly to avoid forced collection. The writer states term of office expired, board directs collection of all dues, and no further indulgence will be granted. Includes unrelated local ads for hair switches and groceries.
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Board of Aldermen
Ali Dis
July Clearance Sale Promises Deep Discounts on Fabrics and Apparel
Urgent sale notice advertises heavy discounts on parasols flouncing lace curtains and silk stockings plus linen and cream sea suits and ready made sheets. Prominent prices range from 50 cents to 2 dollars a yard for various fabrics and half price reductions on various lace and embroidery remnants. Also markets silk stockings in multiple bright colors and promotes real estate offerings at Court Street with modern brick dwellings and suburban farms in Frederick and Montgomery counties.
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Iit
Alel
J. D. Hendrickson
Urbana
Knoxvile
EH & O Ron
Midwetoun Valley
Amber
Frederick County
Vrien Bridoe
RTL
Pythian Castle
Thane
Cramer & Stavert Neal Estate
Court Street
Speedalis
Frederick
Freserak Ata Montgomery Counlies
William. Smith
Montgomery County
Middletown
Jiledrie
Woottaboro
Fredererick
Brunswick
Thurmont
Jefersom
Waitkersville
New Market
Janidaw Fry
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the Daily News
United States Weather Bureau
Cornerstone
Dbaugh & Harrington EE
S. S . Seeger & Co
Ying
Odd Fellows Sale
Isaac Shipley
Warfield
Progressives
T. G. Forrester
U. B
MR. Morrison
Harley Davidson” & VL P
L Shipley
Weet Patrick St
Enmiishure
Ridgeviie
Marpers Petry
Pope
Frederick Auto
J. d. Snider
Ideal Garage Co
Adamstown
Soler
Citizens' National Bank
Citizens’ National Bank
Frederick, MD
Capital
J.D. Baker
WM. G. Baker
WW. D. Baker
WM. G. 2Immierman
Cashier
Samuel G. Duvall
Agst
Gro
WM. Sarre
Pearre'’S Pharmacy
Pearre's
the Drug Store
Keller’ & “Toms
Keller & Toms
W. Irrederick
Caffrey
New York
Blue Ribbon Grocery
West Second St. Mear Market
Phare No
John D. Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
Neidia & Miller
John N. Brengle
Court ST
Phonow
Oflico
Nouck
Patrick Street
N. Brengle
Chas. T. K. Young
Cramer & Stauffer
M. L. Etchison
Elchison Furniture
sTorn
New Citizens’ National Bank
Thos
Price
North Market Stveer
Thomas P. Rich
Harry G
Tritapoe
Fred
Aciok
Fradartti
Thur
Mont
Lille
Lewistown
Braddock
Dietshigs
Court
Grayson TY Mercer
North Market Street
Waude Sharm Peur City
Albaugh & Harrington
Albaugh
Harrington
Quinn
P Spelire
Ind. Wall
Martinsburg
Vas
Sana
Hout Lauderdale
Motta
Insuraiea
Remington
Smith-Bremler Dé
Monarch
Mark Styana Figo
Grayson H. Staley
Richrie
S. T. Hickman
Jabez Tei
ST. Wace
Novisdawt
Hes
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