Death Toll Rises in Twentieth Century Limited Wreck
The death list in the Twentieth Century Limited wreck has risen to nineteen. Officials say a switch was found open and believe the act was malicious.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
3
The death list in the Twentieth Century Limited wreck has risen to nineteen. Officials say a switch was found open and believe the act was malicious.
In Brattleboro Vermont on June 22 Justice Inatice Wheeler denied the habeas corpus petition of Mary Rogers and her counsel said they will appeal to the federal courts.
Special dispatch reports King Christian near death as of June 22. Details remain sparse but condition is described as critical. Authorities provide no further confirmation.
Mrs Margaret Abrecht travels to Harrieburg Pa. John N Tregellas from Grafton W Va stays at City Hotel. Richard Perry and Daniel Crimmine visit Walkerablie. Mrs Clayton T Orum of Springfield Ohio visits relatives here. Mrs Ann Mornell mother of Mrs Morgell is ill. Mrs L O Frantt improving after illness. Keefer Toms of Washington visits his parental home on East Second Street. Edward Cramer back to work after illness. Mrs George A Root has returned home from visit. Isabel Kreh returns from Washington visit. James E Staub building a new porch on Waet Patrick tick Street. John W Hartsock of Gighfield grows fine wheat 51g feet high. Mrs Edward Michael and son of Freeston return from visiting relatives in Iila county. Miss Harris of Maryland School for the Deaf is taken to City Hospital for treatment. Mrs Frealand and Mrs Henry Snyder of Clearspring visit Lense on West South street and return home. A M Hoover of Washington retires from long Florida sojourn to visit his niece Mrs J Miller. Edward Bentz on East Fourth Street sick. appendicitis. Hon and Mrs Milton G Urner of Record Street attend Dickinson Seminary graduation in Williamsport Pa. daughter Helen A Urner graduates. Dr A L Pearce family and Mr Charles P Levy family move to Clifton Cottage Braddock Heights for the summer. Mr O C Warehime returns from Pittsburgh after attending General Synod as Maryland Synod delegate.
Hymeneal items record the marriage of Harvey A. Long and Sarah C J Keeney near Libertytown officiated by Hilder Geo. Sappington. A separate quiet wedding at United Brethren parsonage Frederick County pairs David Smith and Mary Gertrude Smith with Rev. J W Kira officiating.
A compact note from a local page in The News AREHIVE recounts a brief sighting item. It records a casual reference to an event or chatter without naming people, places, or dates in detail.
The Frederick city council discussed hog nuisance actions, street improvements, and a potential deed transfer for the United Fire Company to its engine house site. Meetings considered a grade for the orphan asylum, guttering near Mt Olivet cemetery, and paving Market Street with the turnpike company contributing funds. Epworth League Convention attendees totaled about 1410 delegates from multiple counties.
Mr J Paul Urner of this city graduates today at Cornell University Ithaca New York with a course in civil engineering son of Hon Milton G Urner and wife Mrs Urner.
The Statehouse skilled workers strike continues. John W. P. Somerville named road superintendent for Prince Georges County. Fort Deposit resident Charles H. Thames and Marlila Taylor married at the first Baptist church. A drowned oyster dredger’s body found at Fishing Creek near Annapolis. Mise M. Grace Matthew from Chicago Hospital offered and accepted as superintendent of Washington County Hospital. Edward G. Phillip? appointed director at Farmers and Mechanics National Bank of Cambridge to fill vacancy from death. Jona Thomas convicted of manslaughter in Baltimore. six months imprisonment ordered. Laura Laila Stonebraker married Mayberry Irvin Patterson of Chicago in Hagerstown. Court of Appeals upholds lower court ruling. Habeas Corpus issue disputed by Roland B. Higor.
Detective Tom Hardy of the Balti more and Ohio pursued a hobo train robber near Weverton. After being thrown into the canal twice and long pursuit, Hardy finally handcuffed the tramp and escorted him to Weverton. The judge sent the suspect to the House of Correction for three months.
The Jefferson High School held its annual commencement with a large audience. The program included processional songs, class prophecy, diplomas by Rev Metzger, and a grand class song. Also reported were commencements at Myeraville and Brunswick High Schools with named graduates and an oration by Dr. J. O. Morgan. A Cumberland arrest case involving Arthur Hammond was noted, plus baseball games at Athletic Park and market quotes from G. Waring Tyson. An Oakersetown picnic scheduled for August 5 was announced.
The Board of County Commissioners yesterday set the 1905 levy at 82 cents per $100. The basis is 21,247,920, about $204,000 higher than last year’s. A floodless year and new bridge removals reduce the rate, with a total estimated expenditure of 395,203.20 and various line-item charges including pensions, roads, schools, and health services.
Mystic Shriners from Hagerstown visited Frederick yesterday on an annual trolley outing. They paused at Braddock Heights then paraded downtown before dining at the Ott y Hotel and leaving Frederick around 10 45 p m. The group included many Hagerstown members in full dress and fez. Also noted were Girls High School class day exercises at the City Opera House and St Johns College commencement at Annapolis with 20 diplomas awarded.
Royal Arcanum members are urged to contact W A Gototawati of Baltimore for full details on rate increases. Includes Saturday night offer with multiple grocery items and a range offer from Frederick Gas & Light Co. Details mention 181 South Market Street and a note about Ohio Railroad excursions.
The New York Herald lauds Admiral Winfield Scott Schley for old fashioned politeness. In Washington, he and Mrs. Schley return to a modest inn and he answers a phone with hat off, cigar in hand, amid praise for his gallantry and gentle manner.
Church notices outline Sunday June 25 services with Rev L H Pearce D D of Baltimore preaching at Linganore at 10 45 am at Oak Orchard school house and Rev F A Millman preaching and administering the Lord's Supper at Libertytown at 10 30 am then at Maple Ville at 2 pm and Linganore at 7 pm The 7 pm service runs 7 to 4 o'clock and Linganore services may move indoors if rain.
Local mentions advertise Friday offerings of mackerel, trout, soft and hard crabs, clams, butterfish, crab meat, and related seafood. Also promoting Yrxameina’s Sewing Machines for rent by week or month at low rates, claiming the Singer brand is light and convenient. Includes contact details and street references for Frederick, Maryland.
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