Army Officers With Filipino Wives Stir Controversy
From Leavenworth Kansas comes a report of an army officer who married a Filipino wife during service in the Philippines. On returning to wed his Leavenworth fiancée the wife pursues him, with six other officers in similar cases following native marriages. The War Department holds these marriages valid, urging officers to support their spouses to avoid disciplinary action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kansas
Philippines
Orient
United States
Fiancre
San Francisco
Fort Leavenworth
War Department
Department
Amercase
Weather and labor under new readings in the times
The Baltimore American notes a shift in tone as times change old habits. It cites growing union strikes and suggests contemporary commentary reframes weather and criticism, with Waveersen’s extended influence shaping interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Baltimore American
Finished City Breathes With New Life in Annapolis
The Annapolis Gazette notes Annapolis once dubbed the Finished City now strides with progress and improvement. It recalls the city’s historic role as the Authen a of America and suggests a return to prominence through efforts and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unic
Authena of
Americs
Annapolia Gazette
Naval program kept pace with Germany says press
The Washington Star quotes The Voice of the Press in Germany arguing against naval criticism and defense probes while Americans push their own naval buildup. The piece claims Germany may pace or retreat, but the U S will continue its program to match needs along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. The Cleveland Leader discusses retired rich men serving the public, praising Philadelphia health chief Edward Martin and noting how European cities run utilities with businesslike efficiency, suggesting a shift away from politics in municipal affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
The
Washington Star
Knep
Atlantic
Pacific
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Edward Martin
Martin
University of Pennsylvania
Noments With The Muse And The Creeping Grass
A fragmented verse mix about learning through life and pride in school, with reflections on home, nature, and creeping presence. Includes a short prose notice on Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and a Greenville law student testimonial. The piece blends poems and an advertisement fragment.
State Obituaries and Local Incidents Highlight Early May News
Notices report the deaths of James Gurrall in Derford County aged 61 and John W. Vaughan in Hagerstown from typhoid fever at 58. A Cambridge hospital cornerstone is planned May 26 with Masonic honors. Injuries from a traction engine explosion fatally strike Marshal Knipple in Carroll County. John Owens of Osmbria, Barford County, is found dead in a field after a buggy accident. Democratic primaries set for Osell County with Wirt and Crothers factions contesting supremacy. The Anderloon League secures a Salisbury win as County Commissioners refuse liquor licenses in Salisbury district. J Griffin Hall will deliver the memorial oration at Antietam National Cemetery on May 10. An embargo halts bay shipments to Baltimore per B&O notices posted at the Chamber of Commerce. Mrs Francis P Reed petitions Kent County Circuit Court to void a deed to her son and grandchildren for 180 acres. Charles Miller and Harry Funk, implicated in an assault, move from Waynesboro to Garrett County for trial on $3,000 bail. Mrs John A Morrison of Harrisville Cecil County dies after a porch accident hitting a wooden bucket, causing fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 1 Gurrall
Derford County
John W. Vaughan
Hagerstown
Cambridge
Marshal Knipple
Carroll County
John Owens
Osmbria
Barford County
Osell County
Wirt
Crothers
Anderloon League
Salisbury
J. Griffin Hall
Record Office Superior Court
Baltimore
Antietam National Cemetery
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Chamber of Commerce
Francis P. Reed
Circuit Court
Kent County
Charles Miller
Harry Funk
Wayesboro
Merle Martin
Emme Spoonhorn
Garrett County
Trian
Joha A. Morrison
Gratville Morrison
Harrisville
Cecil County
Wali
Westminster Pioneer William Sawyer Dies at 92
William Sawyer, oldest Westminster resident and long time First National Bank vice president, died at his home in Westminster at 1 a m. Born March 10, 1811, he was a Carroll County native who started as a journeyman tailor in Frederick, then ran his own business. He helped found the bank in 1865 and served on its board for decades. A Grace Lutheran elder for 75 years, he retired over 30 years ago. He married twice and left son Francis T. Sawyer, mortally wounded in the Civil War, and Edwin J. Sawyer of Baltimore, state fire marshal 1895–1900, plus two grandsons Grove and Clarence Lawyer. His second wife died about two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sawyer
Westminster
Carroll County
Pennsylvania
Syellas
Hoe
Frederick
First National Bank of
Francis T. Sawyer
Maryland Volunteer Infantry
the Wilderwear
Fredericksburg
Edwin J. Sawyer
Baltimore
Grove
Clarence
Strange fish in Potomac captivate Potomac fishermen
Fishermen on the Potomac report sightings of unfamiliar fish arriving via the U S Fish Commission hatcheries. The agency imports and distributes ornamental and food fishes from Europe Asia Africa and Australia. Some escape into the Potomac where anglers sometimes reel in these vividly colored golden idle from the Danube or Japanese goldfish among native shad herring eels catfish and bass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Washington Post
United States Fish Commission
America
Europe
Danube
China
Japan
Car Potomac
Cholera and Plague Mortality Warned in Ad Campaigns
A fragmented notice warns that cholera and dysentery claim many lives in neighborhoods before medical aid can arrive. It urges a reliable remedy be kept on hand and condemns lingering risk, noting a local figure claims a medicine in use is most effective and dependable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlaire Nc
Ciarrioe Kenedy
Condition of the crops in Maryland and surrounding area
The Maryland USDA week report warns drought continues to hinder crop growth despite brief warmth. Hay, clover, strawberries in a critical state. oats, corn, and wheat threatened without rain. Late-planted or upland wheat delayed by drought. rye and other grains vary. Pastures and grasses suffer. farmers sow millet and Hungarian rye as forage. Fruit yields uncertain. apples fair but may decline. peaches pears and cherries short. Strawberries light with small berries. moisture shortage threatens next harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Hart
Drouth
Anne Arundel
Harley
Iset
Worcester
Derrick accident at Monocacy bridge site near Woodsboro
A laborer, Henry Sowinger, fell ten feet from a platform while placing a derrick for the new Monocacy river bridge at Stomp's Hill near Woodsboro. He fractured his skull, brain tissue damaged, and died Monday after surgery in Baltimore. He was about 50, from Ohio, long employed at Gettysburg, buried in Baltimore. Also reported are a critically ill Thurmont woman and a store sale at Fountain Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menry Sowinger
Monocacy River
Stomp’s Hill
Woodsboro
J. W. LeGore
Baltimore
C. A. Stairs
Maryland
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Daily News
EB Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company
Tee Famperice Daily
United Biatea
Wen Waanse
Gebeembers
Pas Nawe
Frederich
Moon
Ambassador Cassini
New Jersey
New Jerasy
Pennypacker
Montana
Baer
Mr. Baer
Contemporary Comment
Musa
Weat
Hhr
Waveersen
Lenge
Mr. Cleveland
Cumberlandens
Noments With the Muse
Henry
Nasrow
Mars
P.bortare
Greenville
D. C
Surhace
Chambersin
Peart
News OF the
Oilson
Department of Agriculture
Stalieun
Minnie
Josephine Baker
Thurmont
Carroll Street
Salem
N. Y
E. O. Kefauver
Frank Martin
Chas. B. Font
Suctioneer
Fountain Mills
A. Cohen
Chamberlain
Sara C. YP. Rayder
Patiens Miia N. Y
Aib
Vearre
West Bird Street
West Patrick
North Market Myignet
Frederick County
Nat'l Bank
County National Bank
Miscellad
Landis
N. Market St
Anderson
Médim
Dixon Bros
Berant & Knott
N.R
D. Mantz
Market St
Frederick City
Lddtf
Bamilton Lindert
A. Poole
West South Street
Opera House
Agnozo Srocs Courary
Opeatne Bill
Siberia
Aly
Aetna Crais
Ainsi
C. Rained
Weal
Patrick Street
Amapieatien
Px Commissioners' Meeting
Joseph F. Payne
J. Frederick Key
BE. Phebub
Orphans’ Court
John J Cutball
Dionemasons’ Union
Furpewen Crey
Joseph Burck
Baumgardner
L Beali
Otice
George K Brevgle
West Seventh Street
General Assembly of
Geo. Edw. Smith
Fred “Erick
Povetass H. Hargett
mZidante
Cantidante
T. Haffner
Register OF Wills
Daniel 2. Padgett
Adamstown
Fk Sherwr
febTdante
Chas, T K. Young
Frederick District No. 2
Lewis F. Carter
Singapore
WM. B. Catshall
Jobédawic
Novi‘Uste
Frederick Valley
Harry W
Bowers
Market Street
B.D. Shriner
K.P. Ross
Lime Kiln
Baxer, Warrs & Co
South BT
Baltimore, MD
Transaula
General Banking
Townses
Look & Som
Sruekers
Fayette BI
OPPO
Postoffics
Farmers’ & Meowanics' Naat Bank
Freederok
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ National Bank of Frederick
Bur H Duvall
Washington Junction
Washington
New York
Way
Piladelphia
Cumberland
Wisons Duc
Mocipal
Harper's Ferry
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Lexington
Staunton
Ulacinnati
Indianapoli
Wash
Pittsburg
Chicago
Cincinnati
St Louis
Supdey
wWay
Crocionat
St. Louis
Brunswick
Stusbar Junction
Ballymore
Pelphia
Hagerstowe
Wheeling
Chile
Arbrlvals
Cincinnat
Mr.Atty
Baltinore
Washington Mall
Angerstown
New
Washig Id Way
Baltimore and Way
Washington and Way
Priocipal Way
Washington and
Phnsdelphia
Bronswick
W. T. Mullinix
Maryland B. B. Main Line
Ene Upwara
Raliz
Tlaw
Icom Ip.m
Elamertowen
Highfield
Fairfield Gattrabare
Oxford
Asta
Union
Union Bridge
S.t
Wales Bridge
Rocky Ridge
Crick
W.va
Cherry
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!