May 1 in American History and celestial events
Chronology notes from The Daily News mark key historical episodes on May 1 1818 Fort Meigs siege under Colonel Pree and 2000 US troops led by General Larri son, 1868 Fort Gibson battle in Grant's Vicksburg campaign, and Admiral Phillip Quickborn’s retirement. Astronomical listings note Saturn visible in evening, four morning planets, and constellations, with planets and star bodies shifting through the month.
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Pree
Fort Meigs
Matinee River
United States
W. W. Larrison
Fort Gibson
Miss
Grant
Vicksburg
Tooker
Chancellorsville
Phillip Quickborn
U.S. N
Mercury
Jupiter
Mars
Venus
Ursa Major
Draco
Ursa Minor
Cepheus
Cassiopeia
Auriga
Perseus
Gemini
Canis Minor
Jeo
Wydra
Virgo
Corvus
Bootes
Serpens
Yercules
Lyra
Cygnus
Aquila
Ophiucbus
Libra
Scorpio
Saturn
Hotel liquor license decision in limbo on Otte case
Judge Worthington had not granted Louis Otte a Buffalo Hotel liquor license by 2 p m and said a decision might wait until Saturday. He planned to confer with Judge Urner before ruling as speculation swirled in the streets. The hotel remained closed while evidence was weighed and the judge reviewed testimony with court stenographer Frank L Knode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington
Louis Otte
Buffalo
Urner
Otte
Attorneeno S. Harp
Frank L. Knode
Western Maryland Flier Derailed at Graceham
A Western Maryland passenger train derailed at Graceham near Ballenger Creek with four cars including two coaches leaving the rails. About seven passengers rode in the damaged cars but no injuries were reported. passengers were moved around the wreck and rail traffic was disrupted for hours. Authorities cited unclear cause and noted the engine and two rear sleepers remained on track.
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Western Maryland
Graceham
Grahham
Trafic
Maryland
Thraas
Stopping an ad to save money like halting clock
A brief, satirical note compares halting advertising to saving cash with a clock analogy, implying the paradox of saving by stopping a timekeeping device. The snippet hints at demands for cost cuts in press spending in a wry tone.
Mayors Wrangle Over Street Upgrades In City Meeting
A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen ended after a heated exchange between Mayor Schell and Alderman Rice over fencing and signage on Water street. The board approved Clarke Place gutter work at 193.29 dollars and ordered oiling of streets. Elm street to be macadamized with Crum to secure stone. other improvements include sewer discussions on South and Second streets and paving East Saint Street.
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Board of Aldermen
Schell
Rice
Water Street
Alderman Rice
Mr. Rice
Clarke Place
Clarke Places
Oden
Kron
Nusz
Ety
Aly
John D. Hendrickson
Charles B
Hendrickson
D. C. Warehime
George Wilcoxon
Merl Dixon
Frank Gilbert
C. A. Tenny
Elm Street
South Street
E. Charles Renn
Patrick
Crum
Bean
Rosenstock
Jacob Rosenstock
Second Street
Chapel Alley
Second Istreet
Alles
Edward S. Motles
Washington Street
Major Schell
Johnson
Mazer Schell
Nnne
Smith
Market Street
Une
George Kolb
Sip
MISS MACFADDEN BRIDE OF REV W S HESS
Miss Sara Margaret MacFadden daughter of Mr and Mrs William W MacFadden of Glassboro New Jersey wed Rev William S Hess of Nicholson Pennsylvania son of Mr and Mrs Geo W Hess Buckeystown at the Presbyterian church Glassboro with a ring ceremony A sumptous supper followed and they will reside in Nicholson Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hess
Buckeystown
Glassboro
N. J
Sara Margaret MacFadden
William W. MacFadden
Willian S. Hess
Nicholson
Geo. W. Hess
George A. Leuskie
Ashland
Mendelssoln
Robert Creighton, Jr
Audubon
Presbyterian Church
George A. Leukte
Elizabeth MacFadden
G. Roy Hess
John A
Norman W. MacFadden
Eugene Clem
Walkersville
Clara Virginia Clem
Clarence Milton Baker
Balimore
Paul 2. Moldcraft
Roland Avenue
Baltimore
Jane Eitler
Clarence Barrick
Paul E Holdcraft
Wilbur Clem
James Shoemaker
Hanson Shoemaker
Chas. Crawford
Lena Shildt
Woodsbers
Clarence Albaugh
Frederick
Guy P. Bready
Bready
Albaugh
C. Thomas Kemp
Turley
Netts
Erna Pilson Butts
Clara Pilson
William Mantz Curley
Harry F. Curley
Sykesville
Alexandria
Curley
Public Auction Sale Promises No Reserve Saturday Night
Local notice announces a public sale this Saturday at 7:30 PM featuring diamonds, silverware, clocks, watches, carving sets, cut glass, knives, forks, brooms, matting, and other items with no reserve. Auctioneers Bradsaw and G M D Clabaugh listed. underscored by community events and a Friday club function.
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Doni
Bradsiaw
G. M.D. Clabaugh
Chairs Recalled and Reseated
A local service report notes chairs were recalled and reseated. Work done by Jado D Kolb near East Church Street. toll access mentioned. Repairs declared with a satisfaction guarantee and no charge for the service.
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Aliso Hacks
Reckrre
Jado D Kolb
East Church Street
Cottage For Sai at Braddock Helis Ist jotation
Fragmentary OCR shows a local item with place names Braddock and Peederick Michigan. The readable text mentions a cottage, a view of valleys, and a pose or position, but many words are garbled. No clear date or event is identifiable.
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Braddock
Inguntain
Beih Valleis
CFE
CLINE
Peederick, Mi
Penn students save canoeist near Fairmount dam in Schuylkill
James S Magee a University of Pennsylvania law student and his classmate Dorsey Sappington a sophomore in engineering barely escaped a catastrophe as drift and rising water threatened to sweep Magee over the dam. Sappington in a rowboat reached the canoeist and towed him to safety, ending a perilous struggle in the swollen river.
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Fairmount Dam
Schuylkill River
James S Magee
Waleut Street
Philadelphia
Dorsey Sappington
Frank B. Sappington
University of Pennsylvania
Sappington
Magee
Wid
Thein Chi
Schuylkill
Ory
Magea
University Law School
Pennsylvania Railroad
Giard Avenue
New Bloomfield
Fairmount Park
Girard Avenue
Pennsylvania RR
Spring Garden Street
Silk shirts and summer wear at bargain prices
Advert encourages Silk Shirts, Madras shirts, and plaited bosom: airy, lightweight cottons, union suits, and bright Madras styles. Promotes Bulgarian figured crepes, voile and Swiss floundings, with claims of comfort, varied sleeve lengths, and affordable prices. Also markets window draperies and real estate listings in the same notice.
Wanted a hardware salesman at Seeger Co
Wanted a hardware salesman. Apply to Seeger & Co. 32 West Patrick Street. License notice requiring licenses by May 7, 1915. Also a band van seeks recaning chairs via John Kolb East Church Street. Mothaway moth preventive claims to protect fabrics without harming furs. Williamson's Drug Store advertises Mothaway and large can pricing. See Cap Windows.
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Seeger & Co
West Patrick Street
John Kolb
East Church Street
Williamson's Drug Store
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Ments Today
Miss Ritchierederick Art Club
A. L. Bradshaw
Oldsborough
Ref
Geo. B. Kehne
Hatler & Yewman
Union Yan Co
Glenn Res
Royal Go
Thos Kemp
Hendrickson Ad. Co
Markey’s Wiliams & U9
Marvel City Opera House
Ment
Mer
Clarke Street
Miss Macfadden
Rev
William S. Hess
Clem
Alealchu—Shilet
Vancing School
Sai
Candeist
R. Dorsey Sappington
Classmate
PENN
F. B. Sappington
Friend
Citizens’ National Bank
Citizens
National Bank
Frederick, MD
Capital
TD. Baker
Esacaemy
WM. G. Baker
Ud. D. Baker
Tend Aa
WM. G. Zimmerman
Samuel G. Duvall
Everyboty
Coulton Sox
Lisle
Everbody
J.D. Hendrickson
Neidig & Miller
Gentral Securities DO
Dakotas
U. S. Geological Survey
Shriner
Nike
Neidig & Mtuler
John N. Brengle
Court ST
Ett
Uberebs
T. Hickman
Doubs
Mid
Cramer & Stauffer
Court Spratt
Festery
Yrith Deveching
Pearre’s Pharmacy
Pearre's
the Drug Store
S. Market ST
Harry W. Bowers
Messrs. Wood & Wood
Court
Court Street
Jawser
Peoples Fire Insurance CO
Corner Church and
Court Streets
Frederick Mi
BF. Grove
South Market
M. L. Etcilnson
Wichison Furniture
Storm
New Citizens’ National Bank
Twousa
Thos. P.rice
Thal
Northe Market Street
Thomas Price
Harry G. Tritapoud
Braildock Heights
Frederixd
Frederick County
Harry G. Tritapoeh
Grayson H. Mercer
East Third Street
Bath
Haut Third Street
Melrose Ave
Roanoke
Oflco Cor
Court Sts
Albaugh & Harrington
Renal Betite
Tuskance
Lypowriters
Neal
Braddactt
Gage
Firobent
Remington
Monarch
Aulzeg
Market Bt
Fiocor
William
Montgomery
Motown
Woodsboro
Fredererick
Brunswick
Thurmont
Jefferson
W.alkersville
New Market
Young & Staley
Braddock Rights
Ind
Keller & Toms
City Hotel
Amerian Bonding Company
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