Welcome to May in the Chautauqua week of spring
Mary Jane writes of May as a time of blossoms strawberries and rhubarb. She notes Chautauqua programs in intellect and music and a grand Sunday church meeting at the Armory. She celebrates weddings deaths elections theatre and society events, from Dorsey Etchison to Leo the silver tongue, and invites readers to enjoy spring on Goshen while commenting on farming, fashion, and local happenings.
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Chautauqua
Armory
Alaska
Dorsey Etchison
Leo
May
Mary Jane
Emmitsburg Man Bailed After Assault Charge
Joseph Shorb, 54, of Emmitsburg, was released on $200 bail after being arrested by Sheriff Roderick on charges of assault with intent to kill his wife. The case, heard by Justice C H Eckstein, notes Shorb’s mill work when sober. Mrs Shorb, who owns the home, was advised to remain vigilant as the case proceeds.
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C. H. Eckstein
Joseph Shorb
Emmitsburg
Roderick
Shorb
Daniel Zentz
Emmiteburg
Entertaining Card Party At City Hotel Captivates Guests
Mrs. C. B. Cox hosted about thirty friends at a card party held at the New City Hotel last evening. A luncheon followed the games, described as delightful.
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City Hotel
C. B. Cox
New City Hotel
Deeded transfers to Garrett and Holland in Brunswick and county
Property transfers record two deeds. Lewis A Rice and wife convey a lot at Brunswick to Jesse Lee Garrett and wife for 1 dollar. Sarah E Perkins and others sell real estate in the county to Albert Holland and wife for 100 dollars.
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Jesse Lee Garrett
Brunswick
Sarah E. Perkins
Albert Holland
Two Zepellins destroyed off Schleswig and Salonika raid
London reports two more Zeppelins destroyed. A dirigible off the Schleswig coast fell to a British light cruiser squadron. A Zeppelin that raided Salonika was heavily fired on and destroyed, with only one of thirty crewmen escaping. The 120 Zeppelin was blown ashore on the Norwegian coast and later destroyed by Stavanger authorities as it drifted after a raid on England and Scotland.
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Schleswig
London
Salonika
England
Scotland
Stavanger
Army discovers Villa lair in Durango stronghold
El Paso may 6 the army reports Pershing has learned Villa is hiding in Durango from his base near Namquipa he wired Funston with details on the bandit's hiding place details kept by Funston indicate the information is credible and await further action
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General Pershing
el Paso
Texas
United States
Mexico
Francisco Villa
John J. Pershing
Namiquipa
Monston
Villa
Durango
Funston
Pershing
Ousted librarian in Wilson era dispute over submarine policy
Washington May 6 Herbert Putnam librarian of the congressional library dismissed Ernest Bruncken assistant register of the copyright division for remarks alleged to have been disrespectful to President Wilsons submarine policy. Charges came from other library employees citing bitter attacks on the administration. Despatches recently stated the matter was under investigation.
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Washington
Herbert Putnam
Congressional Library
Ernest Bruncken
Register
The
Copyright Division
Wilson
Brancken
Judge Lindsey JH Denver Ill After Back Tumor Operation
Judge Ben Lindsey is critically ill at his Denver residence after a back tumor operation a week ago. His condition worsened with a high fever and weakness.
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Lindsey JH
Denver
Ben Lindsey
General Obregon War Minister Who Conferred With Gen Scott
General Obregon, Mexican war minister, met with General Winfield Scott to discuss military arrangements and allied operations. The confidential talks focused on joint strategy and the status of forces, with observers noting careful diplomatic tone and emphasis on cooperation.
Agreement Reached With Mexico To End Border War Tension
Washington reports a ten tative agreement approved by President Wilson with General Hush L Scott and General Alvaro Obregon set for a final border conference. The plan calls for gradual U S troop withdrawal once Carranza forces strike the bandits and police the country. Troops would stay north of Colonia and avoid Mexican cities while the Dublan base remains the current hub.
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Washington
Wilson
Hush L. Scott
United States
Alvaro Obregon
Carranza
Francisco
Villa
Barker
General Scott
el Paso
Texas
Colonia
Dublan
Coal Pact Signed by Operators and Miners in Philadelphia
Eight men met in Reading Terminal on May 6 to sign a four year anthracite agreement ensuring peace in the hard coal regions. Operators signing included S. D. Warrimer of Lehigh Coal & Navigation, W. J. Richards of Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron, W. L. Connell of Green Ridge Coal, and Merrig Williams of Susquehanna Coal. Miners signing were John P. White of United Mine Workers, J. T. Dempsey, Thomas Kennedy, and James Matthews.
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Philadelphia
Reading Terminal
D. Warrimer
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company
W. J. Richards
Philadelphia & Reading Coal & Iron Company
W. L. Connell
Green Ridge Cox] Company
Merrig Willams
Susquehanna Coal Company
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
J. T. Dempsey
Thomas Kennedy
James Matthews
Back Pay for Miners in April Including Wage Increases
Pottsville Pa May 6 The anthracite controversy ended with miners convention ratifying an agreement. Over 500000 in back pay will go to the workers as April worked on a contingent nine hour basis now paid on an eight hour basis. Two wage increases 3 percent for day employees and 7 percent for contract miners will be applied to about 176000 coal company employees in the region. Millville New Jersey May 6 A rumor says oil found on two farms near Cumberland six miles east of Millville after weeks of prospecting. Advertisement. Dr Relfs Pine-Tat-honey cough syrup offered ready made in 23c bottles with formula on package.
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Wil
Pottsville
New York
Millville
N. J
Cumberland
Millvite
Relfs
Dr. Reil
U S Will Accept Berlin Promises Amid War Notes
The Berlin note acknowledges U S evidence on the Sussex torpedoing as almost conclusive but remains non binding. Germany denies key claims, accuses the United States of bias against Germany, and argues it limited submarine actions out of neutrals’ rights, except in the British war zone.
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United States
Germany
Great Britain
British Islands
Youth Kills His Father in Defense of Mother
In Wilmington on May 6 Lawrence Garryantes killed his father with a baseball bat to protect his mother during a drunken attack at 1401 Wandever Avenue. He was held without bail for a further hearing as details emerge. London meanwhile reports the British government will release thirty eight German and Austrian prisoners from the ship China.
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Wilmington
Del
Lawrence Garryantes
Louis Garryantes
Wandever Avenue
Garrgantes
China
London
Lehigh Coal Strikers Still Idle in Panther Creek Valley
Nesquehoning Pa May 6 The Lehigh Coal and Navigation company 20 000 workers in Panther Creek Valley collieries remain on strike after being ordered to report at 730 am instead of 7 am and no coal is being mined.
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Brust
I A
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Panther Creek Valley
Collery
Varnish Stain Advertisement Details Prices
A fragmented ad lists varnish stain colors and pricing. Cherry Mahogany Walnut Dark oak and light oak are offered with pint cans at 12 cents, quart cans at 35 cents, and mixed color options noted.
Floor Stain Colors and Can Specifications
Product list notes floor stain options in multiple colors Cherry Mahogany Walnut Dark Oak Night Oak and mentions Catton cans 1.25 and 19 gallon cans Kalkomo and Muresco Cold.
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Dral Il
Frederick Female Seminary
Episcopalians
United Brethren
Goshen
Charlie Quynn
Raddock
Maryland
Woodrow
Holland
Amsterdam
Sluis
Belgium
Bernadette
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Mongay
Baltimore & Qhio
Baltimore & Ohio Ticket Office
General Obregon
Gan. Scott
U. S
Berlin
Queen Wilhelmina
Helland
American Press Association
Aaa Loan CO
Pearre’s
Williamson's
Steiner Bros
F. Milton
Brietar
Kalkomo
Muresco
the Ebert Hardware CO
Powtman
Fountain Head
F. Columbus Knott
Besant & Knott
B. U. Grist
North Bentz St
Electricity
Frederick
Frederick Gas'& Electric CO
East Patrick Street
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