Walter Main circus wreck on Pennsylvania line at Vail Station
The Walter Main circus train wrecked on the Tyrone and Clearfield Branch near Vail Station after derailing 14 cars from a 40 mph descent. Several animals were killed or injured and crew members among the hurt were taken to Altoona Hospital. The incident is described as the worst wreck at the facility in years with multiple named victims and injured staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Main
Tyrone and
Clearfield
Pennsylvania Railroad
Vail Station
Tyrone
Lewistown
Houtzdale
Wm. Henry
Frank Trass
Indianapolis
Maltainey
Geneva
John Stayer
Hontzdale
Paur Lock
Newport
Altoopa
John Chambers
Chambersburg
Fpa
Iton
Willis O. Brannan
Arthur Richards
Peachville
George Carlin
Hollidaysburg
Frank Barret
Tom
David Jones
Harrisburg
Frank Morse
Rochester
N. Y
Wm. Evans
Williamstown
Wm. Patcher
Dubois
James Haney
Alberton
Barney
Main’s Circus
Frederick
Weather bulletin notes favorable past week with weak showers
The weekly crop bulletin reports slightly below normal temperatures and precipitation but overall favorable weather. Western Maryland shows wheat heading with blight in some areas. oats and corn vary by county. potatoes and apples promise good yields. Eastern and Southern regions note winds, cutworms, and variable wheat conditions, with gardens improving and fruit uneven but expected overall strong yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Weather Bureau
Weaathel
Ccropa
Maryland
Tomsto
Porton
Mechanicstown
J.J. Hexseaw
P.M
AL Horshe
M.D. Buckeystown
Bacom
Buckeystown
Jos N. Carswaw
Mt. St. Mary’s
J. A. Mutrcaeu
A. M. Adamstown
R. Cuavor Durzo
Multiple incidents span state events and crimes in Maryland
A string of brief items reports deaths of William Bates and Robert Lewis in Anace Arundel Owens Boon in Denson, merchant and pea-picker victims, plus a fatal factory injury to Henry Sullivan. It notes church cornerstone in Cearfoss, rail work near Hancock, a coal accident at Lonacontug, naval academy drill, and a murder case with Eli Tucker facing trial for Uriah Johnson, including witness testimony. An aged man James Dennis is killed by his son in Wicomico county, with others pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bates
Anoce Arundel
Owen A. Boon
Denton
Philadelphia
Annapolis
Robert Lewis
Rockville
Zion Evangelical Church
Cearfoss
Washington County
Baltimore and Cumberland
Hancock
Henry Sullivan
Talbot County
David R. Spessard
Montgomery Brown
Thomas Wella
Lonacontug
Virginia
Pocomoke Sound
Crisfield Crabs
Praca
Naval Academy
Board of Visitors
Bay
Eli Tucker
Uriah Johnson
St Belstr
John B. Biske
Tucker
Johnson
James Dennis
Wicomico County
Pocomoke Swamp
Carroll Schools Report Deliberations on Taneytown Raids
Carroll County school board discusses contesting delegations over raids leading to Martin's school house in Taneytown district. They plan territory inspection and settlement. Reports favor Pleasant Gap and Highland View house projects. accepts them and orders final settlement. Treasurer notes liquor license revenue slightly below last year. Diphtheria from moldy apples caution cites Troy Times mold as moldy apples may carry disease through children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Schools
Carroll County
Martin
Taneytown
Pleasant Gap
Highland View
Troy
Attenton
Water Works Committee to review reservoir contracts
Municipal Matters reports the Water Works committee will meet tonight to open and examine reservoir contracts. Local applicants listed include Joseph Groff, 3 A Simpson, C F Fleming, Kelly & Jennings of Lynchburg, Levering and Vandergriff, W Fuller of Philadelphia, Owen Patterson of Baltimore, Dunn Brothers of Birmingham, Rogers and O'Brien of Roanoke, A M D Knight of Rockville, and Jones and Thom of Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Water Works
Joseph Groff
A Simpson
C. F. Fleming
Messrs
Kelly & Jennings
Lynchburg
Levering
Vandergriff
W. Fuller
Philadelphia
Owen Patterson
Baltimore
Dunn Brothers
Birmingham
Alabama
Rogers and O’brien
Roanoke
Farmers Club Meeting at Ashton on Practical Horticulture
The Enterprise Club of Ashton Montgomery hosted twenty members and guests at Mr J Lea’s home. They debated best timing for corn planting run clover value and timothy prospects while exploring why young trees blow down. Professor Warfield proposed bone burying to attract roots but cited Roger Williams grave as cautionary tale. roots from an apple tree near the grave produced a living plant form later preserved at Brown University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convestios
Enterprise Club
Ashton
Montgomery
J. Lea
Gwests
Messrs
Warwick
Philip
Robert
Frederick
Ase M
Tarlton
Newton Stabler
Roger
Far Charlee E. Brooke
W. W. Moore
Onry BH. Miller
Frank Snowden
Edward P. Thomas
Thomas and
Lea
Charles
George Wilson
Whites
Pennsylvania
Prof
Warfield
Brookerile
Corp
Timothy Day
Roger Willams
Museum of
Brown University
IRE HICKS FORECAST OF JUNE STORMS AND WARMTH
Weather analyst Ire Hicks projects a stormy western to central progression from late May into June. Expect rising heat around June 6 to 7 with reactionary storms, followed by easterly to southerly winds, falling barometer, and a solstice storm surge near June 10 to 14. The period ends with cooler, drier conditions in early July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parta
Various Local Notes and Notices From Hagerstown
Gen Alger hails the World’s Fair as unmatched in this generation. Samuel Cover of Carroll seeks a Treasury post in Washington. The Hagerstown News backs hand organs but calls for taxing street performances and mocks the monkey. Westminster prepares for Western Maryland College anniversary exercises. Issac Michael qualifies for election district road supervisor. Mrs Morse displays roses on North Market Street. Gold and silver fish added to Court Square fountain. Rice and Haller install an awning at their shop near North Market. Patriotic mood blazes for Fourth of July. Baltimore and Cumberland Railroad survey near completion. Presbyterian Briggs case drew a sharp critique from Elder Parnell of Frederick. Washington Star featured Dr Parmell. Hand engine contest in Osenstock window draws attention.
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Gen
Alger
Michigan
Samuel Cover
Carroll County
Treasury Department
Washington
Hagerstown
Western Alaryland College
Westminster
Janet Hio
Hth
Mir
Issac Michael
Jordan
M. P. Morse
North Market Street
Court Square
Zion
Heaven
Washington Star
Dr. Parmell
Osenstock Brothers
Secret Vault Found Behind Annapolis Mansion Portico
In White Hall North Severs Annapolis Mr George E Duvall explored a cellar vault adjoining the residence. He cut through a wall into a cemented chamber measuring about 10 by 12 feet and uncovered a sarcophagus with human bones. The discovery suggests a vault for the dead long forgotten by locals. White Hall has long been owned by the Ridout family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Hall
North Severs
Annapolis
George E. Duvall
Br. Duvall
Orlando Ridout
Ridout
Local Advertisements Slice From Rhee Weekly News
A fragmented list of local business names and notices appears including Eye Specialtio Dr. Havesworth Dry Goods and James E Walker Co along with names like H K Leese and E Hood Executor. Mentions a cemetery company farm for Mia L R Reed and Alfred Ritter among scattered ads and entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rother
Leese
Adurs
E. Hood
Lila
Kohrenberg
Metre
D. Hendrickson
Sauer Ins
Mia L
Church Debt Repaid At St Mark's Petersville Brunswick Chapel
Church debt relief reported after two months of appeals by St Mark's Petersville and Grace Chapel Brocewick. Rector Rev E T Helfenstein announced a total collection of 3250 with 550 raised personally. debt on Brunswick chapel was 9000. Also includes testimonial snippets on Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and Mayers Magnetic Catarrh Cure, plus local ads and medical notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark’s Church
Petersville
Grace Chapel
Brocewick
Brunswick
E. T. Helfenstein
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United States
Royal Baking Powder
Wall St, N.Y
the Daily News
Independent Junior Fire Company
United Fire Company
Reading
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Alex. RR. Hagner
G. M. Stonebaker
Charles Webb
J. John Gassman
W. C McMomss
A. Suter
D. McCardell
Charles Siem
Charles Herbert
California
Fi2 Syrup CO
San
Cal
DR. Fahrney
A. C. MoCas Della
Kewtole
The
Maryland Bureau
Ire Hicks
Krrcuy
I. D
Mackey
In” | ‘Treatise On Blood and Skin Diseases Marred Free Bwift Shecific CO
Dtianra
Mads
N. K. Fairbank & CO
Chicago
ST. Louis
Hostetter
Boston
Bannem
Mayors Drug Co
Ict
Mayer
MM Harvey
Pears
Emeoe
Beeinar
Mayers
M. J. Davinga
Lewis-Case
Laws
Seth
Chi
Eumedy Beters
Garrett & Pearre
Hedy
Mr. Airy
Dr. King
Ugler
Garrett & Piarre
Garratt & Pearre
W. K. Rudy
Chamberisin
Garrett & Pearce
W. KE. Hady
Mt. Airy
Lane
Pbins
Houseworth
FR Derick, MD
Jone
Con Alistion
George E. Myer
N. Market St
Patrick ST
Feederick
SUNOS
S. B. Thomas & CO
Iron King
E. Patrick St
Prederick, MD
Orpher Music
Sautschi & Sons
G. H. Sedgwick
Sobslos
M. J. Wilson & Son
Excelsior Stove House
East Patrick ST
Frederick, MD
BR. Sanders
Tirameiaie
Sanden Electric 60
Seevadway
AW York Cyets
W. L. Douglas
Footwest
Sepems
C. SaRe
Dod
Etchison
Grand Rapids Furniture
W. H. B. Etchison
South Market St
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