01 Jun 1903
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1903
Page
1
A patchwork of clipped items mentions a Firemen's Convention and local events. References to engagements and social observations mix with scattered names and dates, including a May gathering and a speech by Mr Rone. The fragmentary text hints at civic discussions and personal notices amid mid century tone.
A mob fracas after a Sunday game near High Bridge escalated into shooting and beating. Officers arrived, ending the lynching attempt. one man died and others were fatally wounded or beaten. Separate notices report a disabled Atlantic steamer Monroe near Norfolk and malaria forcing Terry McGovern's boxing match cancellation. Also an earthquake toll in Asiatic Turkey's Van district tops 800 dead with widespread destruction.
The report describes extensive flood and fire devastation with up to 250 feared dead May. It notes roughly $4 million in losses and about 8,000 people affected. Rescue boats operate on the swollen river while a wire across the Kansas Avenue Bridge enables crossing for refugees. If waters recede, further loss of life may be avoided.
Special Dispatch reports lower flood deaths and limited fire destruction. About two hundred people remain in North To poke with many in a Woolen mill area, while no lives were lost and only eight buildings burned. The piece notes inflated reports and urges readership attention to local notices and classifieds.
Fragmentary OCR text describes Clarence Mackey, a San Francisco figure involved with Telegraph Cable and Manila connections, noted as a wealthy polo player with other activities. The readable parts imply a profile of his leisure life and social standing.
Purely personal items list Mr M O Weiner of Broanwick spending the day in the city. Myrtle Part of Ayhesboro hosts guest Miss Maud in Frede rick for several days. D Baker and Mrs Baker of York visit the area as friends share time with local households.
May devotions closing exorcises at 6 45 drew about 76 attendees. children in white with banners formed an imposing sight. Fr Craig conducted a solemn ceremony in the chapel. high altar flowers red and white, Marian altar ablaze. Three first communicants invested, others admitted to the Sodality of the Virgin Mary. Fr Craig’s address and benediction followed by a choir soloist Nadine P Alles. organ violin and harp supported. Visitors from Washington and Baltimore attended. Fr McEnheny of Georgetown University also present.
At a stockholders meeting this morning the Frederick and Monocacy Turnpike Company elected directors Arthur Potts Charles W Ross Joseph G Miller Henry Williams and Benj F Schell. In a Liberty and Frederick Turnpike Company stockholders meeting today managers were elected O M Thomas Eugene L Derr E D Shriner H Clayton Trandie and Edwin Deviibiss. The board reorganized naming O M Thomas president and Biawin Devilbiee secretary and treasurer.
Jia Williams was arrested yesterday morning by Officers King and Charger for fighting in Elmehart Valley. Justice Smith fined him five dollars. An excursion from Baltimore and Washington arrived with 145 visitors. An excursion is planned for next Sunday. Leg broken by Lavinia Worthington of Urbass after a fall on Saturday evening. She rests comfortably this morning.
A fragmentary obituary note reports the deaths of George Henry Kasoff and Mrs Mary Fletcherhall, with brief survivor details and funeral plans. It also mentions Webster McC. Burhman, noting birth, residence, cause, and age, plus a railway postal clerk career and a prior role at The Daily and Weekly Oakland. The piece references other local figures and family connections in terse, old-time column style.
Superintendent Michael reports 15 interments at Mt Olivet and 34 deaths in May for the city and county. Interments include 16 at Mt Olivet and 1 at St Johns, plus 4 in colored graveyard. County burials list Middletown and other local sites. Braddock Heights opens for the season under local athletic groups.
Ottumwa reports the worst flood on record with two feet higher water than any prior event. Extensive damage leaves thousands homeless as hundreds of homes and livestock are lost. rail traffic halted and business stalled. Separate reports note a Santa Barbara train wreck injuring about 49, including a woman facing arm amputation, and a Chester Pa. boy killed by a pitched ball during a game.
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