2000 Soldiers Sought From State for Maryland Guard
Maryland recruiting officers Majors Crosby Fort Hill and Captain Brandt to be commissioned this week to enlist 2000 troops for the National Guard. They will cover every section of the state, aiming to fill Maryland’s quota while the regiment on the Mexican border awaits duties. Absentees from the battlefield may vote by mail in several states, and soldiers in camp at Eagle Pass face payday delays and hardships. Sunday drills were suspended as camps paused to attend services and letters home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boye
Eagle I Pase
Henry M. Warfield
Baker
W. W. Crosby
8. J. Fort
John Philip Hill
Frank J. Brandt
Maryland
National Guard
Harrington
North Dakota
Virginia
Kansa
Nebraska
Missouri
Michigan
Eagle Pass
Gould
William Page Dame
Magazines Collected to Aid Boys on the Texas Border
Local citizens and the Relief committee organize magazine drives for Company A, M N C in Texas. Y M C A and Mo A officials coordinate pickups with Miss May Hagan guiding efforts. residents may donate magazines at the Y M C A or request wagon pickup on Wednesday or Thursday.
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Company A. M. N.C
Texas
Frederick
Relief
Eagle Lass
May Hagan
Harris
Mo. A
Bend
Y. Moc
AL Me
Army worm outbreak warned for Atlantic States
Washington July 17 unusual abundance of the true army worm moths in Maryland Virginia and the District of Columbia signals a possible outbreak. Entomologists say eggs were laid in early July and caterpillars will mature by late July to early August. Farmers advised to spray infested spots with arsenate of lead solution or use poisoned bran bait. Damaged lawns grasses and grains are at risk.
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Washington, D. C
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
Atlantic States
United States Department of Agriculture
Paris
No More Recruits for the Marines in City
Local recruiting stations report depleted enlistments with the War Department weighing easing draft rules to fill regular and state troops. Analysts warn a potential shift toward conscription as Mexican war prospects fade and national security concerns persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
War Department
Visits at Former Home by Chais Clingan
Chais Clingan, longtime resident of the area, is visiting his former home after more than two decades in Heine. He is the son of the late Frank Coohan, a longtime secretary of the Isabell Gas Company. Buck looks well and old friends are glad to see him. Clacan resides in Ma gill Nevada. His sister Marie Marian Clingan of St Louis is visiting here.
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Chais Clingan
Thie Eis
Hanes
Frank Coohan
Isabell. Gas Company
Buck
Clacan
Magill
Nevada
Mies Marian Clingan
St. Louis
Aleol
U S Intervention Mexico's Only Hope
W K Yingling formerly of Adamstown now aboard the U S S Nebraska at Vera Cruz writes from June 27 that refugees aboard the ship support armed U S intervention as the only solution for Mexico. He describes 350 refugees from across the country, scarce food, mothers with infants, and crew sharing blankets while refugees seek safety amid turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Yingling
County
U. S. S. Nebraska
Vera Cruz
U.S
Adamstown
U.S. S
Nebraska
U. S
Mexico
Mingligs
Carranda
Salvation Funds Stolen Reported to Police
A report to authorities details thefts from Salvation funds, alleging jars used for funding the poor were stolen from public places. The incident involved several individuals and a scheme tied to charity collections, with officers tracing jar contents and seeking witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Jared Steres
Squirrel Performs Tricks on East Patrick Street Pole
A large crowd watched a gray squirrel perform on Hagerstown and Frederick Hallway Co poles yesterday on East Patrick Street. Charles Titlow attempted to catch the animal as it leaped between wires, then the squirrel fell to the ground and was captured after escaping into a tree. The creature appeared injured, bleeding from the mouth, before being secured. Alderman Charles H. Lewis inspected streets for needed repairs and may propose recommendations at Wednesday’s board meeting.
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East Patrick Street
Hagerstown
Frederick
Charles H. Lewis
Boys Freed Up By Promises To Attend Sunday School
Two boys Don Six and Marion Foland were charged with larceny of a $5.50 watch and tobacco from Paul Young's Nallin apartment site on Went Second street. They promised to attend Sunday school and bring the other, or face reform school if they failed. Tony Howard was fined $10 for a mistaken belief about a rear light on his auto. he could have paid $5 if he confessed. Railroad Day August 23 promises about $100 in prizes at Braddock Heights, with dignitaries L Dorsey Etchison and Dr Joseph France attending.
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Brust
Don Six
Marion Foland
Paul
Young
Nallin
Alexander
Sis Bey G
Exterly
Foland
Roth
Justice Brust
Tony Howard
John Adams
Tony
Braddock Heights
Il. Dorsey Etchison
Frederick
Joseph
France
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Copenhagen
Atlantic City
Carolina Ave
Pennsylvania
R. R
Lehr Pianos
U. 8
Cramer's Palace OF Music
James E. Doll
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