Case of Broker Martin and Maryland lunacy law
The article analyzes Maryland's 1889 law requiring two physicians certificates to commit a person as insane and the ease of misuse. Lawyers Isaac Loba Straus and William Colton critique the statute for lacking due process and scope, urging court orders, proper inquisition, and safeguards against abuse while acknowledging possible rapid removals in urgent cases.
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Thomas R. Martin
Washington, DC
Baltimore
Maryland
Alma House
Isaac Loba Straus
Althor
Poreneia
Wiliam Colton
Hen Crowing Hen in Soprano, Chatham Village
Mrs. David B. Dickinson in Chatham New York reports a hen that crows louder than the roosters and has a fine mezzo soprano voice according to local musicians.
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Chatham
N. Y
David B. Dickinson
Frederick Market Prices from Frederick County Farmers' Exchange
Quotations dated June 25, 1907 list prices for grains, hay, bran, meal, and seeds. No. 2 Red oats, yellow cob corn, white cob, shelled corn, oats, hay timothy and mixed, clover varieties, alfalfa, bran and middlings, dairy feeds, cotton seed meal, and mill feeds with per ton or per bushel figures. A note asks if you lost anything and mentions a News ad to “bring back.”
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Frederick County Farmers’ Exchange
Bo Goo
Buabel
Baauep
Timothy
Tragic self murder of Mrs Moats near Brestheds village
Mrs Nettle Mosts of the Boonsboro road near Breathersville shot herself in the lower abdomen with a shotgun yesterday afternoon. Mental distress and prolonged illness of her husband Frank B Moats are cited as factors. She left a nine year old daughter Lela at home and neighbors found her dead when the child returned. An inquest was deemed unnecessary as evidence suggested a deliberate act. Survived by husband and daughter. she was about 27, a native of Tilghmanton District. Her father had killed himself when she was a child.
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Nettle Mosts
Bresthedsvill
Washington County
Frank B
Moata
George B Moata
Bils Moats
Mosts
Delamere
John Q. A. Kemp
Boonsboro Road
Breathedsville
Onca
Tilghmanton
Moats
Harford County Republicans nominate ticket in Belair
A Belair gathering nominated a county ticket for Harford County Republicans. Montgomery County teachers resigned amid tax discussions. Montgomery County’s taxable base stood at 15 million dollars. An attempt at fall delivery occurred at Rockville. Charles County's tax rate was set at one dollar. George Dixon, colored, was convicted in Baltimore of second degree murder. Mrs. Frank Meals, 30, killed herself in Washington County. The Baptists of Rockville plan a 15 thousand dollar church. The Maryland Teachers Association backs the Jamestown Exposition where its annual meeting will be held midweek.
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Belair
Harford County
Montgomery County
Montgomery Country
Rockville
Charles County
George Dixon
Baltimore
Daniel J Murphy
Frank Meals
Breathersville
Washington County
Baptista of
Maryland Teachers’ Association
Paid $10,000 to Avert Railroad Strike
A signed telegram to Hornell General Manager J. C. Stuart of the Ture railroad claims International Association of Machinists reps accepted 3100 from Twecoch to avert a strike from last year through this year. Stuart says the company decided to stop paying, saying a strike was threatened and mediation failed.
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Turneil Snc
Hornell
J. C. Stuart
Ture
International Association of Machinists
Twecoch
Mie
Fr. Stuart
Three Men Die After Freight Train Collision Near Flora NY
June 25 reports identify two young men named Wham Green and Wham Kane as instantly killed when they stepped between tracks in front of an approaching freight train near Eldridge Dark just outside Flora. A third youth, John Curty, was injured and died at Arnot Oenen hospital from injuries sustained in the same incident.
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Flora
Wham Green
Wham Kane
John Curty
Campaigning Farmer R T White Seeks House Nomination
R T White Sr a 78 year old Montgomery county farmer and lifelong Democrat announces his bid for the House of Delegates. He travels to voters with candy gifts to win support, claiming broad appeal among men and women in Barnesville and surrounding upper district. White was born near Boyds and has lived on the same farm most of his life, with a childhood vote cast for Zachary Taylor.
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R. J. White
Canyess
Montgomery County
R. T. White
Shea County
Barnesville
Strang
Mr. White
Boyds
Rokr
Zachariah Taylor
Death and funeral notices in Westminster era column
Miss Amy C Buxton longtime church member dies after long illness. Dr Benjamin Franklin prominent Westminster physician passes away at 63. William Creager former hotel clerk dies at 70. Mary Ellen Coleman, 84, dies in Baltimore area with funeral Sunday.
Contracts Awarded by Board of Charities and Corrections
At a meeting this morning the Board awarded contracts for Montevia Hospital and the Jail supplies. Names include Wm G Ramsburg for tobacco, Peter S Hemp for cattle, J M Newman & Co for hard and soft coal, Edward B Measall for groceries, George K Birealy & Sane for hides and tallow, B Rosenoar & Sane for clothing and echoes, and Thomas H Haller for dry goods.
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Board of Charities and Correctiong
Montevia Heapitsl
Wm G. Ramsburg
Peter S Hemp
J. M. Newman & Co
Edward B. Measall
George K. Birealy & Sane
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Help to Frederick Man
A Frederick resident describes years of kidney trouble and backache. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from O. E. Main's drug store, he reports complete relief and notes his mother also benefited. Product by Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo New York, price 60 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Frederick
George W. Poole
O. E. Main
Mfy
Dean
Prica 60 Canta Foster-Milburn Co
Finsfalo
New York
United States
Doan
Lewis Buried Child Accused Man Confesses Neglect
Irwin Lewis, stepfather of 5 year old Mary Newlin, was committed on a serious case charge after an inquest in West Chester Pennsylvania. He admitted the child fell from a wagon shed and died, then buried her in a barnyard pit to cover up the incident. A coroner’s physician testified suffocation as the cause of death.
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West Chester
Irwin Lewis
Mary Newlin
Lewis
MacEtree
Avondale
Gifford
MacElree
Mary
Justice of the Peace Lipp
Tragic Suicide Attempt Ends in Death in Wilmington
Richard R. Green was found impaled on barbed wire, with a cotton clothes line around his neck, tied to a tree. The rope broke under his weight as he jumped from a limb, leaving his neck broken and the death ruled a self-inflicted act. Two boys discovered the scene in Wilmington, Delaware on May 25.
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Maurice River
Bridgeton
N. J
James Reed
Wilmington
Del
Anne
Richard R. Green
Italian Accused Killer Gentile Claims Rosenheimer Murder
Italian suspect Benedetto Gentile admitted in police court that he killed Julius Rosenheimer a Pelham needle maker claiming the victim was wealthy. Gentile’s odd jail behavior prompted a mental examination after his confession was doubted. Other items report a bank clerk robbed in Washington of 3635 and a Boston street robbery of 2027 from Dora Goldberg.
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Rosenheimer
New York
Benedetto Gentale
Julius Rosenheimer
Pelham
Gentile
Street Gar
Washington
Home Savings Bank
Roscoe C. Bangs
Treasury
Boston
South End National Bank
Dora Goldberg
Eleven Heat Deaths in Pittsburg District
Eleven people are dead and many prostrated from extreme heat in the Pittsburg district over the past 24 hours. No relief is in sight as hot weather continues.
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Pittsburg
Prasent
Storms and wrecks hit towns from Williamsport to Kansas
June 25 reports tell of severe thunderstorms across the nation. Williamsport suffered a brutal shower causing a game to end five nothing as lightning struck the grandstand and injuries occurred including a pitcher knocked from a chair. A man died in Johnstown from lightning and crops damaged. Snow fell in Butte while Kansas storms damaged farms, schools, and livestock. Chester Pike tolls may end if court action confirms a public highway status with $35,000 condemnation.
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Williamsport
Altoona
Wilhiansport
Rube Vickers
Wiliamsneort
Media
Chester and Darby Pike
Delaware County
Tragic Breakfast Shootings in Canton Woman Murdered
Elizabeth Halmage was shot dead at dawn in Canton while preparing breakfast. Police seek Achim Fatu, alleged husband by contract from Hungary, currently at large. investigators report dating back to a living arrangement.
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Canton
Elizabeth Halmage
Achim Fatu
Hungary
Firemen drunk on smoke overcomes by fumes at Lion brewery
New York June 25 report describes a blaze at the Lion brewery where 50,000 gallons of beer burned or evaporated. Fifteen firemen and twenty-five others were overcome by fumes with many staggered, as the burning cooperage and cold storage areas released intoxicating smoke. Deputy Chief Ross and others were affected as the fire fought back. Crowds gathered while police moved them away amid the strange asphyxiation. A later check confirmed extensive beer loss and damaged vats. Also noted is Pennsylvania child labor data from Harrisburg, showing 40,371 children under 16 employed in 1906, the smallest share since 1889.
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New York
Lion Brewery
Ross
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Delaney
Tent Dealers Farmed Combination Charges Rise at U S Tent Market
Denver June 25 Peter L Schaffer and Joseph Schaffer were arrested on an indictment for forming a combination to raise tent prices to the government. They were released on bonds of 2540 each, with expectant arrests of other tents dealers on the same charge. Girls Beat the Kaiser at Tennis Kiel June 5 At the naval academy a passing observer joined a match and, pairing with one girl, lost to two others. The emperor laughed and left.
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Denver
Peter L. Schaffer
Joseph Schaffer
Sapie
Kiel
Eoaptror Witham
Navel Academy
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