Fannie Braddock and the Braddock spring tragedy tale
The Rambler at Braddock recounts Fannie Braddock sister to General Braddock, who in youth enjoyed card games and beauty until infatuation with fashionable vice led to debt, mental decline, and suicide by girdle rope. The piece links local spring lore to Braddock’s expedition and Frederick County history, urging caution to youth.
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Fannie Braddock
Fairview
Praddock
Bentztown
Barbara Fritchie
Faerie Braddock
Earth
Fannie
Rambler
General Braddock
Mortelis
Fort du Quesne
Court House
Scott Key
Frederick
Frederick County
Tre Rawerer
Man-Snake Monster At Ringwood Infirmary
A Martinsburg Daily report describes Isaac P. Martin of Pleasant township as a twenty three year old man snake held at Ringwood county infirmary. The creature resembles a serpent with small backward eyes, a head like a snake, and limbs that are unnaturally small. It reportedly eats only liquid food and moves with snake like speed, while sleep requires light in the room. The parents lived near Cranesville and kept him secluded until the mother died.
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Issac P. Martin
Pleasant Township
Martinsburg Daily
Ringwood
A. 3
Cranesville
Bank Officers Elected at Franklin Savings Bank Meeting
Directors of the Franklin Savings Bank elected officers this morning, naming A. D. O’Leary as President and W. H. Nicodemus as Secretary. The organization proceeded with standard governance steps.
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Franklin Savings Bank
A. D. O'Leary
Wcretary
W. H. Nicodemus
Grand jury faults jury bribery in New Orleans case
A lengthy grand jury report from New Orleans denounces jury bribery linked to the DART murder trial, asserts most indictments were not justified, and details alleged influence by the O'Malley private detective agency. It describes the murder, the secrecy of jurors, and a public uprising over perceived injustice, while naming Mafia ties and the parish prison attack.
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Grand Jury
Marr
Robert H. Mars
Vudav
Criminal District Court
New Grilesus
America
Marie
Iurors
Ani
Tis
Mnen
Wishle
Eriin
Esamad i
Rial
Nove
Ren- Gerel
Weare
Patricipius Criminis
Bodasterio
Aoe
Tiestaat Fury
Hes Bessey
Ada
Avelock
Levi
Adams
O' Malley
Aldrystal
Coney
Anautizaytion Stylak
Mafav
Parish
Fire Rages Through Seven Story Pittsburg Building
A devastating late night blaze at a seven story brick building on Seventh street Pittsburg caused the collapse of the Christ Methodist Episcopal church spire and widespread damage. The Pittsburg Female College and several neighboring properties were scorched with losses estimated over 1 million dollars while residents fled the flames. The college core and church were reported as total losses and insurance values remain undetermined. The blaze was under control by 2 a.m. with sixty boarders at the college evacuated to the Home hotel leaving the city to assess damage and safety.
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Prrtserke
Bre
Seventh Street
Pitnouny Female College
Eighth Street
Christ's Mutholist Episcopal Church
Comer Penn
Iit
Joseph A. Hoevler
McCullouch & Sunich
Second Presbyterian Church
Matus Tuliimuilistad
Pitiebung Female College
Christ Methodist Episcopal Church
Pennsylvania Avenue
Duquesne Way
College
Pittsburg Methodist Episcopal Conference
Penn Avenue
Leprosy Case Reported in New York City Hospital District
Dr Blanvelt of the board of health reports a severe leprosy case in New York City on Oliver Street. The exact address was not disclosed but the physician called it one of the worst he had seen.
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New York
Blanvelt
PRESIDENT HARRISON VISITS OREGON IN RAINY WELCOME
President Benjamin Harrison arrives in Portland by train amid heavy rain and a grand parade. Military units, civic groups, and 4,000 school children line the streets as he reviews the procession from the custom house stand. Welcoming speeches follow before the train moves on to Tacoma and Seattle.
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Eusene
Dauhak Peeter
Sales
Uciok
Perpuyer
Lam Ghd
State Capitol
House of Representatives
Penneyer
Portland
Poutuann
Ore
Custom House
Grand Army of the Republic
Harrison
Tacommt
Seattle
Nobleman James E Sholte Douglas Dies in Suicide
Lord James Edward Sholte Douglas brother of the Marquis of Queensherry committed suicide yesterday by cutting his throat. Born 1859 he traveled from Ireland and stayed in a London hotel after strange conduct led railroad staff to accompany him. He married Mrs Hennessey of Kensington Court in 1883. Sugar Beet seed distributed in Somerset Hunterdon Buddlesex counties ready for farmers with fairs Sept 15 16 17 offering prizes for best field grown beets.
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Lespexs
James Edward Sholte Doulas
Marquis of
Queensherry
Ireland
London
Lord Douglas
Hennessey
Kensington Court
Lonon
New Jersey
Somerville
N. J
Somerset County Agricultural Society Ins
Somerset
Hunteriion
Buddlesex
Somerset County
Grant Monument to Be Unveiled at Galena Park
May 6 report says Gen Grant statue will be presented to Galena by a Chicago benefactor at Grant Park opening on June 3. Hon Chauncey M Depew to deliver the oration as Galena prepares a civic celebration seen as historic as Gen Grants war return. Marsland fruit crop reportedly safe after Sunday frost in Washington county. brewers optimistic about mountain peaches with no frost damage expected unless unusually cold.
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Galena
Grant Monument
Gatesa. His
Gen. Grant
Hhh Eolidsuat
Ubicago
Grant Park
Dane
Chauncey M. Depew
Gen Grant
Marsland
Haverstows
Washington County
Five Men Buried Alive in German Excavation
BERL May 6. A serious accident at Oberhausen near Essen in Proscha where a camel is being excavated. A large earth section gave way burying several workers. Five men are dead and a number injured.
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Berl
Oberhausen
Essen
Proschas
Bed Fire Injures Woman and Child in Bevairn
A bed fire at a Bevairn home caused Mrs Barrill to suffer serious burns while her tile boy Grover sustained minor hand burns. The blaze was contained with only minor property damage.
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Bevairn
Barill
Irs
Barrill
Grover
Unhappy Europe raises tensions as riots flare in France
Reports from Paris and surrounding towns recount May Day clashes with troops, women marching and bloodshed as Fourmies riots prompt government firings on police actions. Zola condemns the government for aggravating the unrest and warns of ongoing dangers to workers and employers.
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France
Neuest
Fourtuies
Presure
Uyfon Lusiunds
Isare
Ewlet
Bounsevike Republic
Moss
Emile Zola
England
Constans
Senate and House Deliberations Report Mixed Actions
The Senate considered bills on state finances and tax collection while approving road and tax related amendments. In the House, committee reports favored a measure on delinquent taxes, and a constitutional amendment for cities to obtain local legislation. A separate item notes a tragic infanticide case in Coloque and appointments by Governor Jackson in Maryland. Miners in Mexictons gain higher pay in a coal region strike settlement.
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Mii Nequires
Wits
Senate
Dorwighs
House
Pittsburg
Baseball Yesterday Races at Guttenbergs and Washington
Yesterday’s Miami? track notes list multiple races at Guttenbergs Gerrenusng N J May 6 with 14 mile events and relays. Washington May 8 stories record six races including mile, four furlongs and a steeplechase with Stonewall and Futurity entries.
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Gerrenusng
N. J
Llyst
Wyrdiam
Poking & Thaw
Lay
Sir George
Messra
Joe
Bareburg
Lizais
Clarita Puat
Rambler
Prine Huwani
Washington
Wasiseros
Miracle
Appomattox
Ensil Duke
Laughing Water
Kingdom
Mme
J. OB
Boyle
Rhony Pringle
Tile
Nooniay
Cornelia
Bastle
Ledis
Bellevue
Ereno
Lowlander
Stonewell
Futurity
Adead
Soc Evangeline
Tims
Stonewall
Philadelphia Markets Close Mixed on May 5
The Philadelphia market report shows an unsettled stock and produce section with a sharp selloff in Pennsylvania railroad and a firm Hun- sngdon and Broad Top. Reading was steady but overall mortgages and preferred bonds fell, while various commodity prices including wheat and oats moved with bids and asks in the surrounding exchanges.
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Penesylvania Railroad
Hoass
Reading
Hun- Sngdon
Costes
Lehigh Valley
G.m. Is
Nps
Pacife
Pennsylvania
Reatios Md Pi. de BU
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Patlebury Female College
Damaset
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Josephine
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Moore's
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Henry Wilcox
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Supreme Court of the State
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