May 15 in History: Kean and O'Connell Remembered
Notes mark the 1033 birth of Alban Butler and the theater star Edmund Kean, whose Shylock performances revived Kean fame. Irish orator Daniel O’Connell, known as The Liberator, is noted for lack of social reform zeal, dying in Genoa amid debates of his era.
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Alban Butler
Edmunt Kean
Brest
Imgedion
Kean
Childres
Drery Lane
Caniel O'Connell
Genoa
O'Connell
Irregular Paper Receipts Prompted for Subcriber Report
Subscribers urged to report promptly to The Mews about irregularity in receipt of papers to ensure delivery accuracy and accountability.
The Weekly News promises a twelve page Frederick issue
The Westy News will be ready Thursday with a large twelve page edition full of news and special features. It boasts the largest bona fide circulation in Frederick city and county as an advertising medium. Copy for new ads due by 5 PM Wednesday and ad changes by 1 PM that day.
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Westy News
Frederick City
Personal notices from city and distant relatives
Roger Lavy of Baltimore visits relatives in this city while Miss Gia Waite and others spend time in Baltimore. Several residents, including Mrs Fascie Evans and Dr William Ford, travel between Washington Baltimore and Frederick. A San Francisco earthquake survivor writes home, Atlantic City notes list Southern visitors, and court reconvenes with no cases ready, adjourning to Thursday morning.
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Ge. l. Roger Lavy
Baltimore
Gia Waite
North Market Street
Ralph Wachter
Fascie B. Evans
East Patrick Street
Washington
Aubray Lindsey
Battimore
Henry Waod
Brunwick
S. T. Thomas
East Church Street
Mary Zeckley
Mira
Thomas Freeman Dixon
West Second Street
Princeton
Mra. Norwood
James Biggs
West Fifsharrest
Myrtis Longnecker
Carlisle
Maca Goffman
Waynes— Bole
Frederick
John Bowers
West All Saints Street
Martinsburg
W. Va
Hestis Doll
Mechanicsburg
Samuel Hedges
West South Street
Wm. D. Bracs
Grisres F. Kreh
West Third Street
Helen Warfield
East Taira Street
Helen Morgan
Harvey Martz
West Patrick Street
Johnstown
Mariz
John Ely
UO. 8
Eyster
Mfoneurona
Atlantic City
Hotel Dennis
Valentina S. Branner
Iss Brooner
Philip B. Kunkel
Georgia Simmons
Mies Euws Houck
Nennie Thames
Mies Batsie Markell
Frederick, Maryland
Fire damages at Woman's College boiler room
A boiler room fire at the Woman's College caused damage when an overheated boiler ignited in the basement of the main building wing. Fire crews quickly contained the blaze using chemical extinguishers and water streams, with minimal injuries and a watch kept into the afternoon to prevent a rekindle.
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Woman’s College
Fhe College
Appis
Neo
Deaths and illnesses in Frederick area families
Frisby Luther Smith dies at 3 years 8 months at his home near Myer sville after Brights disease. John H. Ridenour, farmer, dies at home near Chewsville after two months illness, aged about 40. Esther Umberger, daughter of John Umberger, dies near Morri s, paralysis at about 56. John W. Kolb dies at Bartonsville aged 55 from diabetes. Charles A. Young infant son of ex sheriff Young dies at four o clock this morning. Several local residents listed as sick or recovering in Frederick area.
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Frisby
Luther Smith
Myereville
Bright
Ar Wolferitte
Josiah Smith
Lutheran Church
Wolfsville
Peter Marker
A. J. Smith
Wolfsvills
St. Paul’s Gutheran Church
Myersville
Rav. Willis
Intermank
Ices
John H. Ridenour
Chewsiclis
Washington County
Montana
Jacob
Laura Mc Brida
New Baltimore
Frederick County
Edward Einyre
Charlies E. Smith
Boonsboro
Charles
George
West
Elizsbeth
Bopasboro Oemetery
Jors Umberger
Estah Umberger
John Umberger
Mouroris
Sigenia
Buebard
Son
Fiys
David Warthan
Howard County
O. Wesker
Stra
J. M. Kelley
West Monrovis
Miesex du
Jobs W. Kolb
John W. Kolb
Bartonsville
John D. Kolb
Fairhaven
Masa
David Beckner
Waynesboro
W. Sheets
Taos
Olivet
Infastt
Charles A. Young
Infanr
Sherif
Bmirs
Charles T. K. Young
Gisd
Tie Parente
Funersi
Bousast
Middletown
Baltimore and Ohio track assessment raised by county board
County commissioners voted to raise the assessment on a portion of the Baltimore and Ohio line from $7,500 to $10,000 per mile, covering about seven miles. The Adamstown cut off was also taxed at the same rate, with the board ruling 1 cent is not part of the main line. The cut-off measures 6.346 miles and will be taxed at the same rate as the main road.
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Miller
Oxford
Bret
Shirtor Salt
Explosion at Shenandoah Mine Traps Forty to Fifty Workers
A blast at the Shenandoah Mine in Pennsylvania traps forty or fifty men on the first level. Two men are dead at the bottom of the shaft. State Inspector Lind directs the rescue effort as teams rush to the scene.
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Maone
Bs Bead
Mary
Tax News
Suesanpoah
Shronadoah
Mig
Easpicsor Lind
Murderer on the Southern Railway Holds Area in Shock
In AgLasta Georgia on May 15 George Giark a night operator at Obamiles on the Southern Railway killed one person and wounded four others before escaping. Police report he is probably insane and a manhunt is under way as residents reel from the violent incident.
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Tez News
AgLasta
George Giark
Obamiles
Sjethern
Grapsey Rector Faces Suspension Over Pension Verdict
May 15 report says Grapsey verdict recommends suspending the rector over disputed pension terms and lists his recantation of certain beliefs. The dispatch notes the decision came from a church body and frames it as a disciplinary action affecting the church leadership.
Telegraph Operator Certification Bill Introduced
Congressman Pearte of Maryland introduces a bill to require all telegraph and block signal operators on interstate railroads to pass an ICC crafted exam. After January 1, 2007, those passing at least 70 percent receive certificates. those failing face penalties and employers must hire only certified operators.
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Maryland
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commision
Bil
Shell
Inter State Commerce Commission
W.O.T.U. Meeting Discusses Saloons and Local Plan
A W O G T U meeting last night featured papers by Mrs Alfred Bitter and Miss Beil. Discussions cited San Francisco crime drop due to saloon closures and urged continuing these restrictions for welfare. An ice cream and strawberry fete is set for Monday night May 28. County convention in Mysistilis on May 21 with delegation travel from Frederick at 9 o'clock via the Frederick and My eravilla Electric Road.
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WOG. T. U
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Beil
San Francisco
W.O.T. U
Mysistilis
Frederick
Frederick and
Myeravilla Eelectric
Tumor of 80 Pounds Removed From Mrs Courtney
A tumor weighing nearly 80 pounds was removed from Mrs Thomas Courtney at St Josephs Hospital in Baltimore. The operation by Dr Frack Martin lasted about an hour and involved use of cocaine after she refused ether. About eight gallons of fluid were drained and the tumor measured roughly 16 inches in diameter. Mrs Courtney, formerly of Frederick, entered the hospital March 2 and is expected to leave in several weeks.
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Eumor
Thomas Courtney
Frederick
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Baltimore
Frack Martin
Courtney
Lelleva
Blue Mountain Magazine May Issue Features James Ramsay
The second issue of Blue Mountain Magazine from Hagars Town Maryland by J Frank Ridenour announces its arrival and highlights varied readable contents. A leading feature is an illustrated article on James Ramsay, inventor of the steamboat.
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Blue Mountain Magazine
Hagars 1Town
J. Frank Ridenour
James Ramsey
Hymeneal Lipps Waltz Quietly Wed in Thurmont
Harry I Lipps of this city married Gerda Waltz of Daysville in a quiet Thurmont ceremony yesterday morning performed by Rev. Mr. Rider.
Maryland Sixth District Republicans meet at Hagerstown
The Maryland Sixth District Republican State Central Committee met at the Baldwin House in Hagerstown to select a candidate for Congress. John Bail was elected chairman and Iss Blair secretary. The committee backed Senator George A Pearre for renomination and set primaries and conventions across counties with dates ranging May through June.
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Baldwin Bores
Hagerstown
John Bail
Cumberland
Iss Blair
Montgomery County
Commituesman
Prazy
Frederick
Garress
Cederick
Washington County
Allegany
George A. Pearce
Congress
George A. Pearis
Republican Party
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Sixtiash O
Thomea Dawson
Congressions
Cohenat Pesrre
Dobby J. Bell
Allegany Committee
Pearre
Allegany County
D. W. Baker
Montgomery
Peyton Gordon
Stoutgomery
Pastre
G. Sturgles
Garrett County
Paaris
Frederick County
Wara Reno
Harp
Roger Motter
Gol
John R. Rouzsr
T.E E. Miller
G. Lloyd Palmer
Charlea
H. Young
A.A. Pattergon
Granatho Sisters Circus At Hagerstown May 18
The Granatho Sisters, a seven woman German troupe from the Bar num Batley circuit, are billed as the best dressed acrobatic company. They perform long wkitts and feats rivaling Glavereet male acrobats with original acts and will appear in Hagerstown on Friday May 18.
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Germany
New York
Hagerstown
Appreciation Letter From Red Orcas Society Donation
Major Smith receives a letter from Kageee Laverlag treasurer of the Maryland branch of the American Red Orcas Society thanking for a $12.12 closing check dated the 93h instant. The note credits proceeds from a baseball game between the Daa? and Dambd Institate and a club from Hagers town for the California Relief Fund, praising the young men for their aid.
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Major Smith
Kageee Laverlag
Maryland
American Red Orcas Society
Cslfornia Rel Ss
Daa
Dambd
Hagerstown
Cociwiahta Bhark
Cauat
Bank Officers Elected at Franklin Savings Bank
The Franklin Savings Bank board met yesterday afternoon and organized by selecting the following officers James Houck president Wm H Nicodemus secretary George W Selniele teller and Clayton C Keedy counsel.
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Franklin Satings Bank
James Houck
Wm. H. Nicodemus
George W. Selniele
Telier
Clayton C. Keedy
Local Market Prices for Corn Wheat and Oats Today
The Local Mart lists buying quotes for today with corn at 2.50 per barrel shelled 0.50 per bushel wheat No 3 red sig No 3 vie steamer 72a per bushel rejected 0 oats at 30 cents per bushel.
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Tyson
Capital Surplus Ledger Entry Amid Fragmentary Names
Fragmentary OCR shows names and roles including J D Saber W U Baker H D Baker Zimmerman Samuel G Dover and officers such as President Vice President Cashier with scattered titles and initials. The text is incomplete and hard to parse.
Electric safety talk at Franklin Institute meeting
Washington Devereaux, electrical engineer of the Philadelphia Fire Underwriters Association, warns against unqualified repairs and installations. He urges hiring competent electricians and securing guarantees to meet Underwriters' rules, citing fire hazards from ignorant work. Also notes a forthcoming circus trip and various ad brief items from local businesses.
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Franklin Institute
Washington Devereaux
Pailadelphia Fire Underwriters’ Association
Devereaux
Gssnred
Dnderwriters’ Association
Micre
Wichas DP
Snd
Middin
Golden jubilee marked by Hiram Lodge of Masons
The Hiram Lodge of Masons in Westernport celebrates its golden jubilee. Reports note local events including the Harford county fair grounds sale to Lawson Cooley for 3560 dollars, and a planned Catholic parish school project in Easton with a 15000 to 20000 dollar budget. William L. K. Barratt of Baltimore is dispatched to Panama to organize a money order system in the Canal Zone. Governor Waritald’s letter to Baltimore County’s George W. Yeal Jott asks him to withdraw his resignation.
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Masons
Westernport
Harford County
Batair
Lawson Cooley
Easton
William L. K. Barratt
Baltimore
Panama
Canal Zone
Waritald
Ogorney
George W. Yeal Jott
Baltimore County
Law Grips Two Men After Grave's Lime Kiln Altercation
Frank O Toole and Michael Shirski appeared before Justice John Wood on a charge of assault. The defendants, both intoxicated, fought near Frederick when O Toole struck Shirski with rocks and O Toole stabbed him in the hip with a penknife. Each was committed to bail of 50 dollars for the grand jury.
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X Pole
John Wood
O'Toole
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Grave
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Ak Grote
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O'Doole
Williams Divorce Granted Custody Awarded
Mrs May Williams, by attorney Samuel A. Lewis, was granted a divorce from James R. Williams. The decree includes custody of their children to Mrs Williams.
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May Williams
Samuel A. Lewis
James R. Williams
Frederick City Hospital Guilds Eve Sale and Thanks Card
Progressive Excire hosts a charity event at Frederick City Hospital Guild party in Junior Hall on May 17 with free refreshments and homemade caramels for sale. Card of Thanks from Woman's College thanks firefighters. notices invite correspondence and display prizes. memorial poem for Elsie E. Monehowar marks two years since passing.
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Progressive Auchro
Frederick City Hospital
Guilet
Thureday
McCardell’s
William Son's
Bennett’s
Elsie E. Monehowar
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