Indian fakirs amaze with feats of fire and cobra
A report from Colombo describes a morning street performance by Indian fakirs. Observers note a jar of water boiling, fire jets from the throat, a dead cobra revived in a basket, and a boy tied for a display of strength. Skeptics say hypnotic misdirection explains the tricks, while magicians on stage use lights and shadows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Michael Meyers Shoemaker
Eferrmann
Kellar
Grand Hotel
Colombo
England
Maryland and national briefs reflect postwar events
News notes from the state recount a Aberdeen store fire causing substantial damage, mine strikes in George's Creek, a wind splitter train test in 1947, and mass raids by Baltimore police. Also listed are memorial observances, military honors, and civil rights related incidents in Annapolis, Williamsport, Catonsville, and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrick Upham Adams
New
Baltimore
Washington
George's Creek
Maryland
Woachmen of America
Riverview
Williamsport
St. Marko Catholic Church
Catonsville
Baltimore Cry Police Department
Newport Cafe
Druid Hill Avenue
Local Society Notes and Marriages Roundup
Dr and Mrs Franke A Bushey announce the marriage of their daughter Berths to Dr Morris Alleman Sirely on Thursday June 7 in Zion Lutheran Church Greencastle Pa A reception will follow at home after June 1 Benj E Walker and Dellile C Cross of Point of Rocks were married at Evangelical Reformed Church by Rev E R Eshbach Vernon O Yingling and Exie E Moberly of this county will wed Tuesday June 5 at Koontz Chapel Zollenhoffer Hall er James G Zollenhoffer and Mollie Lydia Haller were married in Baltimore May 21 by Rev I O Barke
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franke A. Bushey
Berths
Morris Alleman Sirely
Zion's
Lutbheran
Greencastle
Birely
Thormont
Onanty
Walker—Cross
Benjamin E. Walker
Dellile C. Cross
Point of Rocks
Evangelical Reformed Church
E.R. Eshbach
Vernon O. Yingling
Exie E. Moberly
Koontz Chapel
Della
Zollensoffer
France
United States
Marseilles
Talmage
St. James Hall
London
Grosvenor
Ohio
J. P. Dolhiver
Iowa
Lina Rogers
St. Louis
James Moore
Brooklyn
New York
Marquette Monument Association
Chicago
Father Marquette
Mackinac
Hawaiian Islands
Internal Revenue District of
California
Honolulu
Consolidated and Standard Gas Companies
Edwin L. Chapman
Patest
Tha Mac
Faris
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers and Tin Workers
Death notices and public letters from Frederick area
The column reports the deaths of Mrs Amelia Schearer and Mrs Elmer Rayner, with details of their ages and survivors, plus Jacob A Hart's death in Cedar Rapids. It notes a GAR visit by Henry K Beaver and comments on a trolley trip to Bradock Heights. Advertised letters list and Masonic Festival notices follow. A testimonial for Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy appears, with local druggists selling it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry K. Beaver
Oonahohocken
GAR
S. M. Hench
North Market Street
Frederick
95Th Pa
Weaver
Braddock Heighta
Ted
Chamberlain
J. W. Fynuch
Dorr
W.va
Fine Week in Congress Maps Senate Plans for Adjournment
The Senate aims to adjourn Wednesday June 6 to avoid a crowded week. Proposals push for recognition and moving anti-trust and Philippine measures through. Debates split between Philippine issues and appropriations. Montana case may be referred to privileges and elections. The Clark election question lingers on the calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sia
Senate
Imeludine
Loels Fair
Phils- Hegnia Museum
Anti-Trust
Tessore
Montana
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Clark
House
Outlaws Kill Two Utah Officers in Holl Wreck Ambush
Salt Lake, Utah May 2 Saturday Sheriff Taylor of Grand county and Sam Jenkins were shot as they approached a cabin complex ten miles from the scene. Deputy Merbert Day recounted that the officers halted and spoke hello before being shot in the back, prompting Governor Wells to order a posse of ten mounted men toward the attack site. The killings have stirred public alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
Taylor
Grand County
Sam Jenkins
Wate Leatner
Holl
Merbert Day
Sherif Tartar
Gontet
Hire
Governor Wells
Wells
Thompsons
Baseball Records and League Standings Digest
Standings from the National and Atlantic Leagues show team records, games, and recent results. Notable items include Brooklyn and Cincinnati in NL standings, and Philadelphia and Scranton in the Atlantic League. Headlines also note political mentions, marriages, divorces, and various civic updates from multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritas
Brooklyn
Chicago
Cincinnati-Boston
Cincinnati
Pittsburs
W. L. Pet
Scranton
Jersey City
Wikestre
Newark
Reading
Allentown
Athlie
Elmira
Philadelphia—Athletic
S. Allentown
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Ataut
Uae
Tanfore
Rheesett
Bey
Piero
Melos Fisyery Fiodie
Camsberg
Prezce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N
Queer
News OF the State
F. OL Hanway
Geners
Aberdeen
Grau
Amur
Bega
Regsar
Robert C. Harrare
Waenegton
Battigore
Hymenkal
Amelia Screaner
Amelia Schearer
Daniel Shearer
West Patrick Street
Lewis Schearer
Daniel
Franck Schearer
Charles Ziegler
Mt. Livet Camsterg
Elmer Rayner
Ludwig Rootzahn
Myeraville
Church Hill Lutheran Church
Jacob A. Hart
Cedar Rapida
Jows
Frederick City
Gexttewes
Geo. Datton
H. Linton Heelming
David Kesaler
Kresmer
Masonic Hall
Ufa
W. R. Wildneon
Albany
J. i. Kelier
Drogetst
Congress
Baseball Records
Chambelain
Nervine Toul
Sia Br S. Schley & Bro
Broezists
J.Q. Hood
Justice of the Peace
Crosby, Miss
Golds
Cronp
Koeller
Markat Si
Tutt
Perry Davis
Torn Cozes
Lotte
Menton
Lesso
Uime
J. Biser
N. B
Zoel
George A. Gilbert
We 15
B. Rosenour & Sons
Buffalo’s Liquor Department
Carvel
Wheatland
Old M. & M
Overholt
Peacock
Jones
Land Metwate
Sherwood
Igon
Beppes + & ash
HACER
Sako 'A Medic
Maer Hee Be
Fredericks
Meir
Robert L. Patterson
Keeley
Meeley Institute
Capris
St. Washington, D.C
Kesler Institute
District of Columbia
Hichester
Chichesters FE
J. L. Kervand
Ergrayer
Pennsylvania Ave
2. C
ELKS
Jesse Marden
Charles
Anna Giering
Trent
Witaeni Oniidres
Carly
Carly’s
Carty’s Furniture Store
E. Patrick St
Fred’k, Ma
Clothiers
Tailors
Blackston’s
B. H. Blagkston & Son
JAS. E. Walker & CO
Walker’s
Marlborough
WM. S. Miller & CO
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Trand Rapids
W. H. B. Etchison
Fred’k, Md
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