Three Lives Lost as West Texas Flood Rages
In Dallas July 26 a record rainfall in West Texas caused deadly floods. In Stephens County a man B Whitely and his young daughter drowned while rescuing family. Assistant County Attorney Goodner perished trying to aid the same family. Bodies unrecovered. Railways washed out and bridges destroyed across the region. Through traffic halted since Tuesday. Odess a, San Marcos, Toysh and others report washouts as floodwaters paralyze vast areas.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Stephenshire
B. Whitely
Goodner
Tafk
San Marcos
Toysh
Odessa
The Evacuation of Valley Forge essay honored
The American Boy magazine notes an essay by Harry Reidmeyer of Buckingham Industrial School Buckeystown Md on The Evacuation of Valley Forge. It praises Barry Reidmeyer and mentions awards and a free-year subscription offer while excerpting the Buckeystown student’s patriotic piece and signaling other readers to respond.
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Mich
Harry Reidmeyer
Buckingham Industrial School
Buckeystown
Valley Forge
Barry Reidmeier
Buckeyatown
Master Reidmeyer
Jane
Washington
New Jersey
France
Valley Forges
Gams Accused of Murder Robbery and Arson
In New Castle county court, James H. Gam of St George's sues his brother Edward Gam for damages from slander. The filing claims Edward publicly alleged James killed his wife by poison, robbed him and his mother, and set fire to his mother's barn. Edward is held on $10,000 bail for the September superior court term. The Gams, long prominent hotel operators in St George's, have a long running feud.
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Dames Gam
Wumington
Del
New Castle
James H
Gam
St. George's
Edward Gam
James Gam
Edward
John
Superior Court
Gams
St George’s
James
Lord Kitchener Cab Mobbed in London by Enthusiastic Crowd
Lord Kitchener, after a triumphant return to London, was mobbed as his cab neared the Bank of England. Police rescued him from the crowd outside a private bank near Mansion House, then again halted by cheers on Queen Victoria Street before he could proceed.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Bank of England
Queen Victoria Street
Kitchener
Nolice
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Doll Brothers
Foulard Silks
Haller
Central Dry Goods House
John L. Stieff
Baltimore
Charies
O Stief
John C. D Stieff
George A. Gilbert
Merth Market St. FP
D. & D Institute
Gally
AK Ie
Ren Ft
I Ihi Ie
Carty’s Furniture Store
FE. Patrick St
Fred’k, Ma
C. Thomas Kemp
JAS. E. Walker & CO
Madras
James E. Walker.& Co
ONE Price
North Market Street
Adams Express
Frederick
S. M. Dizon
W. H. B. Etchison
Speeth Market Street
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