Contracts Awarded by Emmiteburg Commissioners
Emmiteburg commissioners awarded multiple contracts after opening bids on June 5. Annan & Bro won coal oil and lamp hardware packages, Bir. James M. Welty secured the stone contract at 65 cents per perch, and H. E. Haan was named tax collector, constable, and lamplighter with a yearly pay of 1235 dollars plus allocations of 50 for constable and 65 for lamplighter and 20 for tax collector.
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Emmiteburg
Messie
Annan & Bro
Coat
James M. Welty
H. E Haan
Is Your House Camp Laid Waste by Dampness Solved
A column argues damp homes near undrained land harm health but can improve with small scale planting of laurel and sunflower near the house. Laurel emits ozone and sunflowers combat conditions, potentially easing rheumatism. Also reports Water Company officers elected at a banking house meeting: directors named L. M. Moller O. A. Horner J. Thomas Gelwick s E R Zimmerman J S Annan B L Rowe and Nicholas Baker. officers installed J S Annan president L M Moller VP E B Zimmerman secretary A Horner treasurer.
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E .B. Zimmerman
Coupon offer from RAND, McNALLY & Co
Coupon request promises one part of RAND, McNALLY & Co in exchange for sending or bringing a Coupar and 10 cents to the office. The notice urges prompt action and specifies the terms of redemption.
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Rand, McNally
Encyclopedia Orders By Mail Post Two Cents Extra
A brief notice states orders by mail require an additional two cents for postage and instructs readers to cut out the item. It reflects a small postal fee reminder typical of old periodicals.
Fort Gibson Express Office Held Up by Two Masked Men
Fort Gibson Oklahoma region reports a noon Saturday robbery at the railroad station and express office. Two masked men forced open the safe with a Winchester, stealing cash and express packages, watches, and jewelry. Deputy Peck Bruner organized a pursuit. second robbery noted in six months with no crew captured. Concurrent Philadelphia theft: four coal armed robbers held a Reading freight at Cambria street, two men captured.
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Fort Greson
Tablequah
Express
Fort Gilson
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Arkansas Valley
Winchester
H. S. Gibson
Peck Bruner
Fort Gibson
Fort Smith
Philadelphia
Reading Railway
Cambria Street
Reading Road
James Langman
Frank Griffin
Langman
Proclamation Urges City Help for Pullman Strikers
Cuabaco JurelL-Mavyor Hopkins issues a city proclamation asking residents to donate money food and clothing to the mayor's office for distribution to the poor at Pullman. A woman identified as Margaret Neronam 45 was frightened to death by a bull chase near Centreville Maryland on June 11.
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Pullman
Cuabaco
Jurell
Mavyor Hopkins
Centreville
Margaret Neronam
Boston Bride and City Broker's Tragic Secret
A Boston wedding linked to two wealthy families ends in tragedy as Laura Wheelwright marries George Herbert Windler while Benjamin F. Cox, a Beacon Street broker, dies by his own hand after writing he could not bear to witness the union. Cox's unreciprocated love adds scandal to a tale of wealth and quiet attempts to bury the affair.
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Cox Tuck
Boston
Laura Wheelwright
John W. Wheelwright
Eldridge & Co
George Herbert Windler
Long Lttonhill
Surrey
England
King’s Chapel
Benjamin F. Cox
Beacon Street
Cox
Vox
Wheelwright
Negro Democratic League to Meet in Syracuse
The Negro Democratic League of New York state will convene in Syracuse on Tuesday, July 10. Marc Decca lost her suit in Harrisburg to recover possession of their $35,000 home from her husband, F. S. Chrisman. A Kansas drought has become a flood along the Walnut River, forcing families from homes by boat. Hamburg dispatch reports police seized 54,000 counterfeit American notes at lodgings used by three counterfeiters arrested Friday.
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New York State
Syracuse
Marc Decca
Harrisburg
Chrisman
Kansas
Walnut River
Hamburg
Four Frick workers captured by strikers killed in coke region clash
June 1 1911 Leisenring Lemont Pa. battle between deputies and a mob of strikers leaves four prisoners dead or dying. Workmen John Delaney Oliver Attleby John Britt and James Furlough seized on the New Haven line branded blacklegs. Deputies pursued, shots exchanged, at least two fatally wounded Slavs among the dead. Around twelve arrests made with many more anticipated as authorities scour the area for missing captives.
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Usroxrows
Coke
Srother
Lemont
John Delaney
Oliver Attleby
John Britt
James Furlough
Leisenring
Frick Coke Company
Valley Works
New Haven
Lemen- Ring
Prisners
Arnctt Allen
Lamont
Slater
Lessenring
Commons
Allen
Conflict of Authority in Cripple Creek Dispute
Governor Waite orders militia action against Sheriff Bowers deputies advancing on Bull Hill in Cripple Creek. Commissioner Boynton seeks legal advice as Sheriff defends enforcing law amid armed resistance. Attorney Thomas argues sheriffs may deputize citizens to enforce orders and resist interference.
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Bowers
Denver
Waite
General Brooks
Cripple Creek
Bull H li
Boynton
Thomas
Coal strike turmoil spreads across states forcing militia calls
Reporting from West Virginia to Ohio to Illinois miners clash with troops over coal movement. Governors order federalized forces to disperse mobs at Boggs Run Bridgeport Goshen and Pana as bridges burn and trains halt. Women attackers and ambush firefights cited as authorities guard rail lines and towns.
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Ohio
Wrif
Bridgeport
Mall Road Bridge
Goshen
In Congress Wool and Woolen Schedule Debates Begin
Debates on the wool and woolen schedules of the new tariff bill are expected to run several days under the five minute rule. Republican Aldrich and Democratic leaders anticipate a multi day fight, with possible night sessions to expedite passage. Other early priorities include the Indian bill and the deficiency bill as Congress schedules key measures and statehood efforts.
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Holman
House
Sayers
Breckinridge
Kentucky
Hatch
Cooper
Indiana
Livingston
Georgia
Atlanta
Culberson
Judiciary Committee
Baseball Records and League Results From Regional Play
Baseball records show results from the Eastern and Atlantic leagues with teams like Baltimore New York Cleveland Chicago and Washington listed amid various game scores. Saturday games include Philadelphia at Philadelphia Cleveland at Washington Cincinnati at Washington Boston at Boston and Brooklyn at Brooklyn among others with multiple minor league sites and standings noted.
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Teor
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Ene
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Literary Societies Music and Literature at Iiamsville
In late winter and spring, eighteen to twenty locals in Iiamsville gathered for singing and literary rehearsals led by Mr. Johomith of Elamarville, climaxing in a Tuesday night concert praised for good training and past reputation. Attendance exceeded expectations despite bad weather and a busy season. Firemen’s convention delegates from multiple towns arrive Wednesday, with credentials closed until convention day. A narrow escape occurs when a 16 pound stone shattered a porch railing and a window at Mrs. Sarah Tonerifer’s home. Mr. Frederick Zahn narrowly moved from the striking spot. A mad dog near Fowblesburg bit a three year old, then others before being dispatched. Dr. J. T. Hering treated the child.
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Elamarville
Smifth
Frederick Zahn
Fountain Valley
Carroll County
Sarah Tonerifor
Uriah Babylon
Zahn
Columbus Bilseroad
Fowblesburg
Ostrol County
J. T. Hering
Westminster
Lewis Weaver
In the Law's Grip Arrested for Fighting
Henry Coates and Wm Dorsey, colored, were attended on Bhebro yesterday morning for fighting. Coates faced £ 835 debt and, unable to pay, was jailed for twenty days. Dorsey paid a $1.86 fine and was sent over for ten days.
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Henry Coates
Wm. Dorsey
Bhebro
Coates
Dorsey
Death and notices from a rural Maryland town
Died at her home in Oakland Garrett county on Saturday June Sth Miss Cora A Tower. Also reports on the acquittal of Charles Hendey at Leesburg and a forthcoming monument dedication by the 16th Connecticut Regiment near Sharpsburg. Other items include a christening at the Presbyterian Church, a bloom showy dana plant, a mad dog killed in Rockville area, and local baseball and bicycle shop promotions.
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Tower
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Garrett County
Cora A. Tower
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