News of Fatal Fall and Legislative Notes in March
A partner named John Houston died after a fall at an overhead platform near Ambler. He crawled to a house and died minutes later. he was brother to a Thompson-Houston Electric Light Co. member. Also, Leeds Linters sat in the Legislature discussing unfinished bills and timing for Chart Gi tuemaredtt. A pardons board meeting postponed action on the Somerset murderers. Gloucester race results list multiple horses and times across five races.
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Jarer
John Houston
Frank
Ambler
Mr. Houston
Thompson-Houston Electric Light Company
Leeds Linters
Harrissers
Wiliam
Leeds
Nivcely
Hamistras
Board of Pardons
David
Dosepa Micely
Somerset
Grand Opera House
Louis
Minnesota
Kentucky Union Lumber Company
Clay City
Loudon Conmoil of Commerce
Hearst
Nebraska House
Argentine Republic
Lake Seamen's Association of
Chicago
Ashland
Reading Company
Dowie D Bson
Rocky Springs
Sloch Bros
W Va
Black Bros. Tobacco Company
Benjamin Butteworth
Shicaga
Charles EB. Fieschmann
Leo, Brooks
A. Howard
Deatre
Cincinnati
New York
John T. Brash
Mm Cincinmati
McDonald's Liberals Win With Diminished Majority
Canadian election results show Sir John Macdonald returned to power with a reduced majority. Ontario and Quebec shifts narrow his lead while Maritime provinces fail to deliver a Liberal sweep. Cabinet ministers re elected include Macdonald Thompson Langevin and Tupper. several ministers defeated. Overall Liberal gain smaller than expected with conservatives holding several key seats.
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Toronto
Jobe Mcdonald
Bart
Ontario
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
Hector Langevin
Northwestern
Pacific
John Darling
London
Unt
George E. Foster
Marine and Fisheries
Kane's County
New Brunswick
CC. Coller
Privy Council
Stanshead
John Macdonald
Hangston
Peter Mitchell
Northumberland
Nova Scotia
British Columbia
Aranitoba
Northwest Territories
Prince Edward Island
John A. Macdonald
John Thompson
Charles H Tupper
John Carling
C. C. Colby
David Mills
John Charlton
Richard Cartwright
Wilfred Laurier
Richmond
Wolfe
Quebec City
Mackenze Bowell
J. A. Chaplean
A. P. Cason
Dowinion
Montreal
New Simmswick
Manitoba
Bntisa_ Columbia
School buildings edaxed and dangers at Bethel Were
A fragmentary 19th century item notes school buildings damaged by a fire at Bethel Were, with injuries to a man who did not wake and remains found near the bed. The report also covers local construction bids, property values, and a fatality in a separate Newark area incident.
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SL C
EO Peinaers Wa
Aliranan
Catape
Peatherton
Wis
Governor Hill Defends Right to Refuse Recoceltion
Governor Hill issues an exhaustive opinion defending his right to refuse recognition of Connecticut’s alleged execution, disputing Bulkeley’s authority and urging lawful, proper surrender of fugitives. The document cites cases on de jure versus de facto office and argues a state executive cannot recognize a rival claim.
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Hill
Bulkeley Mencuddy
Abussy
Maren G
Balketey
Gio
Connectiut
Sire Burneley
Tines
Senate Chamber
Voller
Bis Ounetala
Morrin
Anidhys
Anata
Afticu
Bulkeley
Albertson
New York
Croain
Gundy
Hunt
Justrea
Connecticut
Letters From The People Surreal Communication Adureasu Vere lomty
Reader Adureasu Vere lints on generosity as a duty taught by Jesus. The writer urges practical aid to the poor, citing Matthew 25 as scripture and noting true benevolence seeks no praise. Personal generosity is praised even if unrecognized, with a farewell couplet by Gante L. Rowker.
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Kastatt
Schustian
Olliere
Jesus
Gannte L. Rowker
Social events in Liberty and surrounding towns
Social world items recount a Liberty hop at A J Summers estate with guests from Unionville Linganore Johnsville and nearby Maryland towns plus Pennsylvania. Frederick City Dancing Association hosts its fourth Beagah grand hop at Koontz Hall with Coates Orchestra and plans a fifth in early April. A pound party at James Nusz’s home features a large turnout and lists attendees, with praise for organizing committee members Rosa Ridgely and Joe Zimmerman.
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Liberty
A.J. Summers
Unionville
Linganore
Johnsville
Ooshere
Walkersville
Mt. Pleasant
Pennsylvania
Binster Edward Bell
Edward W. Gilbert
Samuel Ate- Master
A. W. Etzler
Frederick City
James Nusz
Lulu
Julia Baker
Claudia Ridgely
Rena Gintinger
Katie Abrecht
Addie Brust
Annie Detrick
Lony Quinn
Vivatis Derr
Laura Mull
Katie Feete
Lena Derr
Mesars
Harry Cole
Cal
Geo. Crum
Ruby Batson
Frank Feete
Lawrence Detrick
Credit Ig
Obituary roundup from Washington notices
Died in Washington Wednesday morning W F Ford a Pension Office clerk of twenty years. Elizabeth Palm died of consumption aged 3 1/2 at West All Saints Street. Funeral from 1014 4th Street N W. Services at Asbury church then Greenmount cemetery. The funeral of Micozei Judge at East Sixth Street residence. Services at St John s Church Fr Gaffney officiated. Pallbearers named. Interment St John s Catholic graveyard. Julia Wedges funeral from West Patrick Street with services at Quinn s A M E church and burial in Institution graveyard. A T Rice Sons funeral directors.
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W. F. Ford
Washington
Wm. F. Ford
Pension Office
4Th Street
N. W
Elizabeth Fal
Elizabeth Palm
West All Saints Street
Tomarow
Asbury Church
Greenmount Cemetery
Micozei
Joseph Mou
East Sixth Street
St. John’s Catholic Church
Fr. Gaffney
Frank Crouse
Joseph Leichert
Henry B. Little
G. W. Glessner
St. John’s
F. Schroeder
Julia Wedges
West Patrick ‘Street
Quinn’s
Charlies Young
Gavezerd
A.T. Rice & Sons
Murder Trial At Merchantville Lingo Case At Center Stage
Large audience attends Lingo murder trial at Miller Hall in Merchantville as witnesses including Miss Mary Tomilim and Annie Carlin describe the day of the crime. Beulah Kranz and Mary Collins corroborate timing near 2 PM. Dr Izard testifies body found in Mitchison woods with throat cut and signs of struggle. investigators note rain and a flagrant blood pattern.
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Campra
N.tl
Chalkley Lecoayy
Bitinelf
Mary Tomilim
Yas
Merchantville
Annie Carlin
Lingo
James Wilton Brown
Major Helnes
Miller
Mitchison
Major Holmes
Airs
Garrison
Holmes
Izard
William BH. Izard
Warner
Attrtson
Gr.izard
Iezard
Senator Hearst Successor and Local Notices in Frederick
Ex governor candidates and local civic items fill a Frederick page with political notes, meetings, and market data. Mentions of ex California governor candidate successor to Hearst, local council meetings, turnpike director elections, academy appointments, lodge resignations, and Baltimore market figures accompany weather- and sickness-briefs.
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Hearst
Wasursotos
Crorernor Army
California
Murray
Kentucky
Grant, m
Utah
Arthur
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Hamburg
Etus
James ER Walese
Sahm & Dill
Hazowsze and Corner
North Market Street
Frederick, Md
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EJ. Eldridge
Amburgs, Eshons and
Alty
Ware Goons
OPER
Eshon
West Patrick Street
Frederick
J. A. CG. Lipps
Bartholomay
Rochester
Bay View
Baltimore
Brading
Pruden
Jamaica
Appollo Bere
West Patrick and Telegraph Sta
Telephone
the News
Gloucester
Groverst
R. N
Mereh
Miss Maggie
Lonely
Hamlet
Our Own
Henry Tyler
Sadie Thompson
Thorns
Carlow
Nettle B
Whitenos
Carnegie
Kiantet
Bella
Macdonald
Polis
Bat
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Oat
Sir
Kiton
Jersey
Hoty
N. J
Regent
Burlington County
Mualon Hutenia
Bordentown
Mallies River
Breidos
Atlantic
Burlington Counties
Dean & Westbrook
Spooner
Brayton-Ives
J. W. Ellsworth
Hirot
Lesson
Carter
Columbus
Sant Angel
Dodd, Mead & Co
Gaunsanlus
Cicero
Dmecdaunliffe
New Yorke
Jack McAuliffe
Brooklyn
McAuliffe
Emalores
McCarthy
Dixon
Fide
Cribb
Troy
N. Y
Cal McCarthy
George Deron
Panama Canal
Pacific Mail
Newport
Colon
Ren Over
Vinandos, del
Harry Rickards
West Yard
France Lospes
Egypt
Azzin
Bulleley
Tulkeley
New Hares
Peanxun
Thomas Moore
Moore
Edward
Mr. Moore
Delaware
Dover
Del
Herbert
Giles
Scorrpaze
Fayette County
Thomas Aden
Pif
W. J. Rainey's
Hui Works
Pennsville Coke Works
Congress
Surreal Communication
Adureasu
Annie B Miller
Miller Hall
Sudncy
Mra Millers
Ducket
Eis
Bweg
Senate Iils
Cuyuranee
Nerval Schoo
Edensboro
Notary Pubs
Ehon
State Board of Azgrealture
Pennayl Poultry
Aes
Ron
Attit
Wailer W. Greenland
Ciarion Luil
Beins Uaratysciacerenerak
Senate
John W. Kolb
Seattle
Bileside Kolb
Beattie
Willis Worman
Harmony Grove
Frederick and Jefferson Turnpike Company
John E. Hallowell
Maryland
United States Military Academy
William Downey
Frederick County
Marylas House of Correction
Independent Drill Association
Independent Dram Corps
Patrick Street
Charles Butcher
Gormany
Purity Lodge
G. Weyson
Elmer Schwearing
Wm. P. Manlsby, Jr
James A. McHenry
Allegany County
Howard Street
Western Super
City Mille
Rio
Do. Do
Southern
Dali
Battery Tim
Fultz
Harry Warfield
E.M. Eader
Lester
Charles Brust
Eliza Tehan
East Second Street
Edward Hobig
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