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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1911
Page
4
Eleven year old Ralyr Linton was arrested on incorrigibility after allegedly starting fires in the Yellow Springs area near his father’s wood business. Several hundred acres burned, threatening homes and the Frederick railroad line as investigators seek others believed implicated.
Frederick and vicinity received a sharp shower last night with rain falling heavily for a short period. A total of .16 inch was recorded as the atmosphere cooled noticeably and the earth was refreshed.
W H Waterman secretary of the Empire State degree of honor was killed when a street car struck the automobile he rode in at Bunkirk New York on June 4 at 2 50 PM.
Special dispatch from Yokio reports the Crown Prince of Siam among passengers saved from the Russian steamship Ryazan ashore near Nagasaki. They were rescued by the warship Iwate after the vessel ran aground.
Noah Healy, Buffalo center fielder, was among four badly burned in a motor boat fire on June 5 in Buffalo. The incident occurred around 236 P. M. and involved teammates and nearby spectators. Healy sustained burns to his hands and face and was hospitalized for treatment.
Taft is back in Washington and plans a reciprocity fight in the Senate. The announcement comes as political maneuvers intensify ahead of key votes.
Vidart finishes the Paris to Rome flight at 2.30 P M on June 5 as four aviators prepare to depart for Turin from the capital.
Nationalist leader John Dillon was badly injured in an automobile accident near Camelough on June 5 at 3:30 PM. Authorities report the incident is under investigation and Dillon has been transported to a regional hospital for treatment.
Thomas A. Edison, renowned inventor, oversees a test of his storage battery concept. The project aims to improve energy storage solutions and may affect future power technology developments.
The Anti Saloon League in the American Issue discusses Maryland’s gubernatorial race and Joseph J. Baker of Frederick. It says the League has no commitment to Baker but believes he would unite the temperance vote and could defeat any Republican, though party bosses might prefer defeat to backing him. Baker is portrayed as a popular, untouchable candidate with broad support from temperance circles. The piece notes the League cannot start a movement and doubts a strong bid will emerge unless party leadership shifts.
Frederick Athletic Club manager Lloyd Jeffries announces the July boxing events at Juni o Hall will be the best yet. Soldier Burns and Harry Scroggs are already matched, with Terry McGraw and Dummy Uecker lined up for the main attraction, promising strong crowds.
Brief local notice reports a dog belonging to Harry Jones of West Patrick Street was run over and killed by a trolley yesterday evening.
Religious World column reviews sermons and services at Brethren Grace Reformed St John United Brethren Methodist Episcopal and Evangelical Reformed churches. Topics include obedience to parents and God, Practical Religion, health adulterations food and drugs, Children Day plans, Rally Day at Grace, Whit Sunday Holy Communion, church enrollments and prizes, rector elections, and scheduled baptisms. Community clergy at Greensburg and Washington, D. C. linked to local notices.
All Saints Protestant Episcopal and other local churches reported Sunday and weekday services, confirmations, and baptisms. Notable events include Sr. Gomez valued at 500000 assisting Sacrament, Rev Douglass Hoolf leading Holy Communion, and Baccalaureate sermons for Jefferson and Woman's College graduates. Several individuals and groups attended and traveled between local parishes and towns.
At Jefferson a branch of the State Grange was organized and will receive its charter next Saturday. J W Patterson, Master of the State Grange, aided the formation. David Leader was elected Master and Charles Hemp secretary. The Grange aims to uplift agriculture with educational and financial benefits, better prices, and access to reduced farm goods.
Court notices include Baumgardner and wife selling to Frederick City Hospital Association of Frederick Md and trustees selling to Leonard R. Waesche plus other city real estate transfers. Marriage licenses shown for James B Myers with Zula Deener and Harry W Miller with Katie M Lippy. Maryland Knights of the Maccabees convention to meet in Baltimore with events and a barge party. Postmaster Hitchcock announces the postal savings bank extension to first class offices, including Baltimore, on July 1.
Elmer Routzahn of Washington county reported a roadside encounter with a nest of blacksnakes while driving home. He killed three snakes, two five feet long and one four and a half feet, all heading toward his house according to a note in The News.
The twenty second annual reunion of the Reformed churches of Southern Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia West Virginia and the District of Columbia will be at Pen-Mar on July 20. Emory L Coblentz chairs the program with an address by Rev Abner S Dechant and a band concert followed by the All College Hour led by Rev Robert J Pilgrim. Also announced are rifle and revolver competitions by the Maryland National Guard and Maryland State Rifle Association at Saunders Range July 31 to August 5 with Company A to participate.
The document provides a condensed statement for Glens Falls Insurance Company of Glens Falls NY and Fireman's Insurance Company for the year ended December 31 1910. It lists assets liabilities capital and surplus figures including real estate mortgage loans securities cash and interest, and unpaid losses and premiums. The Maryland and national scopes are noted with losses and risks across jurisdictions. Emerson C Harrington Maryland 1911 Insurance Commissioner authenticates the abstracts.
A cluster of political notices announces candidates for Frederick County offices including judges of the Orphans Court for the Republican and Democratic tickets, and State's Attorney and Sheriff nominations. Names cited include J Allen Guumbine, Jesse F Idagey, John W Mumford, George R Dennis Jr, Scott Welty, Chas Pagan, George T Roderick, and James A Jones, with primaries to determine party nominees.
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