Justifiable homicide and advertising debates in Frederick
The article notes the coroner's jury verdict of justifiable homicide in the Cumberland case and discusses public sentiment. It also compares advertising reach of The Washington Star and The News, praising Frederick’s local paper for broader household reach and arguing local ads gain more value from The News.
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John Meyers
Cumberland
THE
Washington Star
Washington
Evening Star
the Star
TE News
Star
Capital City
News
Frederick
Fire set intentionally in Smithsburg warehouse
A large fire damaged a warehouse and property in Smithsburg Washington county last Thursday. Detectives inspected the scene and said no details would be disclosed yet, while hinting that important developments could come in the near future. A public notice from the detective appeared in the Morning Herald predicting continued investigation in the coming days.
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Smithsburg
Washington County
Hagerstown
Mail
Morning Herald
Smithburg
A Hagerstown Detective Stays Open About His Work
A Hagerstown detective boasts of his open approach to crime fighting. He proclaims to the public that a crime has occurred and he will pursue suspects in three days, urging offenders to surrender while inviting lawful citizens to watch the action.
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Hagerstown
India
Kipling
Chicago
Minutes of Merriness News Snippets and Quips
A collage of light humor from late 19th and early 20th century newspapers. Snatches lampoon celebrities, aging, spectacles, and social mores with witty exchanges among readers and editors. Contains cartoonish captions and punchlines reflecting period gossip and vanity.
Frederick Visited by Excursionists and Firemen at Westminster
Washington excursionists praised their Frederick trip for pleasure and historic lore. Frederick is well represented at next month’s Westminster firemen’s convention. The Juniors and Independents, Uniteds, and Henry Wineberg are noted among local groups.
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Washington
Frederick
Frederek
Lewis Fraley
Westminster
Independents
Uniteds
Henry Wineberg
Grooming a Dark Horse for Public Favor in Era of War
A Philadelphia Record item mockingly questions Secretary Alger as a possible groom for General Merritt or Miles, arguing his public appeal would fail like a bridle in a failed effort to win favor. The piece notes the era’s political theater and the idea of a dark horse candidate.
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J. W. Cardner
Idavilla
A. L. Pearce
Alger
Philadelphia
Washington
Wesley Merritt
Miles
County plans to renew Court Square walks
A Frederick Man notes the county commissioners favor ward renewal of Court Square walks. He believes the project will be a lasting adornment and the current board will gain credit. A farmer reports recent rain benefiting vegetation and crops across all regions.
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Court Square
Frederick Man
Public Sale of Valuable Personal Property at Murrymore Stock Farm
Procession of high value draft horses and mares offered near Marshall Way at Burrsmore on June 180 at 10 o clock. Goods include Czar imported Russian coach stallion. Sultan, Hampshire and Percheron stallions. mares Sapho Queen ETc with extensive pedigrees and show records. and many driving mares and fillies suitable for breeding and farm work. Catalog lists weights heights and lineage for each animal and notes breeding to import Percheron and Russian stallions.
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Murrymore
Marshall
Burrsmore
Bultan
Thomas and
Anthonys
Indlwin
Pann
France
M. Mousard
Valparaiso
Sapho
Win
JI. Walters
Baltimore
Tam
Hampshire
Capt. I. W. Poster
Leesburg
Sultan
Aline
Alinea
Spett
Iampshire
Thorouble
Kastry
Goolda
Golda
Brown Mars
Fred
Axtelod
William I
Geo Wilkes
Gon
Binons
Black Hawke
Gertie
Jay Bird
George Wilkes
Strathmore
Blackwood
Alexander
Abdal- Iah
Mumbrino Chief
Kentucky
Jay Birds Service
Virgin
Tom
Tom G Veaars Ahl
Rom Felding
Turd
Jack
Statlon
Trilby
Rustry
Braddock Heights
Frederick
Middletown
Electric R. I
Braddock Weights Improvement
Harvey R. E
NYOAH
E. Cramer
Ole
Trust Co
Salz
City
Third St
R. R
Mountville
Feagaville
Marker St
Motter's Station
New Market
Rocky Ridge
New Midway
Walkersville
Noah E. OR
First National Bank
Frederick, M
Household Goods And Furnishings Auctioned Items
A list of items for sale includes three bedroom suits with springs and mattresses, a child’s bed, a new cook stove with range and fixtures, a fireplace stove with piping and registers, a coal oil stove, a dining room chairs set, many kitchen chairs, two rocking chairs, a high chair, two lounges, a kitchen cupboard, four pool tables, a table, cook pots, glass jars, a spring cot, a washing machine, two tiles, a wringer and washboard, a large assortment of fine pictures and books, a fine ice chest, plus stone cracks and other miscellaneous effects.
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Harkness
A.J. Norrie
RH. Rush
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Ohio
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Harry W. James
Harold Vane
Mae W. Vane
Chie Silver Fox
Anacho
Running Deer
Adte
Arnold Wreus P.layers
Case
Yeakle's
Tshall Miller
N. Market
Eidith St
Shelbart & Rhodes
Danville
Church St
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Aprayatt
Emall
D. Mantz
Voice OF the Press
Cleveland Plain Dealer
South
PAX Con Dignidad
Otis
Philippine Commission
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Olars
Grover
Trustha
Axteloid
Venra Ald
William L
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Diamond
Daisy
Indian Chief
Ella
Ellaw
Ratler
Dum Ella
Sound
Hunnter
George
Leorce
Queen
Czar
Nelly
Blind
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Alista
Francis
Ista
Black Beauty
Art
Cleveland Bay Borse
Thoronch
Mr. Naiie
Great Britain
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Starlight
Alee
Black Hawk
Black Ally
Car
Lucille
Lucilie
Alize
Fanquier
Durham
Wil Welch
Druid Hill Park
Lambe
Beltimore
W. Church &J
Frederick City
Kwood D. Harp
Harvey R. Lease
Orphans’ Court of
Frederick County
Court House
Central National Bank of
Frederick County National Bank
Franklin Savings Bank of
Buckeystown Turnpike Company
Ben. F. Reich
Sarah Adams
Joey R. Hease
Catoctin Mountain
Seventh St
Dayton
Civing
Harry McHenry
C. B. Font
J. Bassard
Allenwilt
Belonsine
L M. Dixon
North Market Street
Frederick Brick Works
Apridawlm
Barcain
St Tur
Apriatdantt
Elmer Brende
Fifth St
Mmarsidift
Guide Publishing Company
Cail Onor
Tun News
Appis
J. W. Garter
Dan Hat En
Scott & Sos
Bankers and Bookers
Sorth Street
Saittrore, Ma
New York
H. S. Tandig
Hurdies
Hagerstown Lightning Conductor Co
Potomac Bt
S. Houck
Frederici
H. Goetz
Manuser
J.™. Hartman
Peach Bottom
Buckingham
Grove
F. J. Schroeder
Engine and Real Estate
John E. Sifford
Algoa
E. Secondard East Sts
Second St
B. Sappington
Belant & Knott
Gqtorace
East Patrick Street
Charles B. Tyson’s
Amilton Lindsay
Orphans’ Court
Bartholomay Book
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Lipps, Cor. W. Patrick and Telegraph Sts
Frederick Md
Interstate Telephone Con. No
Hamilton Lindsay
A. Poole
West South Street
GEO. F. Thomas
AN. Martet St. Nearath St. Frederick
Wx. C. Rosnisox & Son
Baltimore, MD
Maysdawik
AST
Besant & Knott
Lif Dixon
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Y Aneed
Wyddin
Browlstory
Jeorge W. Hameburg
Sevilly B. Rawaburg
Atin Suolth
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Ramsburg
Cutbhall
Woodshoro
Super
Thorphans
W.R. Young
Jackson District No
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Brengle
Sixth St
Maryhind
Inter-State Telephone and Telegraph Company
Maryland
Baltimore City
John C. Motter
Douglass H. Hargett
P. Maulsby, Jr
Chas
Watts
Noah E. Cram Cramer
W. Patrick St
A. Trazier
Wm. Burger
B. Patrick St
E. Ali Saints* St
S. Market St
Eagle Hotel
B.S. Houck
Marvettt
L. M. Nixdorff
Arent. Maroddtt
Corner Market and
South Sts
E. J. Winebrewer
N. Market St
Wm. H. Ways Clinton
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Ragons
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Eitteture
Abe
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