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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
8
A Troy News letter from T. Harbaugh extols Frederick Maryland as a historic hub. He notes connections to Braddock, Washington, Key, and Taney, claims Frederick’s prominence in industry and tax policy, compares its beauty to Virginia’s Shenandoah, and recalls Civil War era activity and nearby rail milestones.
The Mayfly airship, 610 feet long with 21 ton lifting capacity, powered by two 300 horsepower engines, uses silk gas bags coated with duralumin. Built to resemble a Zeppelin but larger, it was launched at Barrow-in-Furness and will undergo sea trials with water start capability.
The narrative recalls Antietam and the 1864 Maryland invasions, noting Meade’s retreat to Gettysburg, Wallace defending Washington, and Confederate graves in Frederick City Cemetery. It reflects on war’s scars and the county’s postwar recovery as peace returned and rivers carried melodies of happiness.
Severe weather left thousands of dollars in losses as wheat and corn were ruined fruit trees stripped and gardens devastated. Beallsville farmer Charles G Griffith tallies about 2800 dollars in damage and several nearby farms faced similar impacts. Five horses were killed at Etchison during a Saturday storm and eight cattle and steers died on a John G Bainesly farm near Olney after a lightning strike. The Maryland Division Sons of Veterans plans its annual encampment in Annapolis on June 20 and 21.
Alumni of Maryland Agricultural College held their annual reunion. The body of Richard Clum, mysteriously missing at Annapolis, was found in Black Creek. Belair resident Charles Allen died en route to a Baltimore hospital. Col Louis M. Rawlins of the Fifth Regiment heads the Maryland National Guard Examining Board. Johns Hopkins awarded 166 degrees including 12 women. Kent County tax rate fixed at 1.22 on 8.5 million valuation, down 63 cents from last year. A 9-year-old, son of Rev J S Simon, broke his left arm after a fall from a bicycle. Stuart Swartz injured head and face in a fall near his home. Clement Grosh broke his hip when rope in hammock broke. Nathan Gutman & Co of Baltimore filed for receivership. Howard County Commissioners buy Triadelphia Pike for 2300 to become a county road. tollgate to be removed. Richard Kirby, wanted for murder in Wilmington, Del., captured at Denton and to be sent to Delaware. Hagerstown Mayor J McPherson Scott names a committee to collaborate with First Hose Fire Company on an automobile fire engine, with city appropriation of 5250 for the engine.
Mount St Marys College staged its inaugural track meet under ideal weather in front of about 500 alumni and visitors. Joe Engel dominated events capturing the cup from Baltimore alumnus George Turner and claiming wins in the 100 220 and 880 yard runs plus the 230 yard dash and 880 yard relay as the meet showcased strong potential for the program. Maslin won the broad jump with Engel placing in multiple events and Hickey and Holahan also earning podium spots.
J McManus and L McManus won high jump and placed second with Gallagher taking third while Rice led shot put with Leonard second and Aclahan third at 34 feet. Relay by Southern state team won. officials include Turner of Mount St Marys as referee and Guilfoile Malone Baldwin and others as judges.
Mrs Byle and Mrs Susie Wise were involved in disorderly conduct incidents. Mrs Byle, arrested on Fifth Street, was fined $14 and jailed for 30 days at Fort Grimes. Susie Hill, tied to a prior seven disorderly case, was fined $5, paid, and released after a hearing. Say you saw it in The News.
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