Canal power dispute at Harper's Ferry alarms nation
The Bgllasore Sun reports tensions over the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal water power at Harper's Ferry. Purchasers seek full control for planned wood pulp paper mills, challenging government claims and threatening dam operations and possible court action. The piece covers legal questions, gate ownership, and potential feeder options. It also includes unrelated medical guidance and brief notices.
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C. &C. Canal Company
Harper's Ferry
Chesapeake and Ohio
United States
Virginia
Oae
Severas Ioe
Canal Company
Benne
McCue
T E Canal Company
Harper's
F J
Maryland
Virginia Shore
District of Columbia
Gorman Credits Maryland Democrats After Victory
Senator Gorman spoke in Washington on Monday praising Democratic unity after his decisive election win. He said young Maryland voters aged in recent years lean Democratic, noted no anxiety before the canvass, and attributed dissent to a few malcontents who misled others. He declared the Maryland Democratic Party stronger than ever.
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Westxhester
Richard Brightwell
Washington Road
Winter's Mill
Brightw Il
Baltimore
Brightwell
Gorman
Washington
Maryland
Mr Pleasant Matters in Tax News and Local Notes
Mr Pleasant reports Fannie Renneburg ill with pneumonia and typhoid threat but improving. Reformed arch series well attended and engaging. J Taylor builds brick store room, 24,240 feet, a notable improvement. Farmers nearing completion of corn harvest with 8 to 12 barrels per acre. Children enjoy holidays after teachers at the institute.
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Pleasant
Zence
Fannie
G. J. Renneburg
Reformed Arch
J. Taylor
Smash-Up Near Gallatin Injures Seven People
A crash at Dortistons, seven miles from Gallatin, Texas, injured seven people during a public baptising. Rev. John Gillam and family were en route when Dr. A C. Bryant's buggy collided with Gillam's barouche, throwing occupants including Mrs Gillam, Arthur Gillam, and Rev Gillam. Horses bolted, crowd scattered, several vehicles wrecked, and injuries ranged from broken arm to head wounds.
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Nasuville
Texx
Dortistons
Gallatin
Bryant
Gillem
John Gillam
Gillen
Arthur Gillam
Gillam
Remarkable Yet Unsuccessful Nose Pin Surgery Debacle
A five year old boy in Rockville suffers after a safety pin lodged in his nostril is pushed through during surgery. Doctors attempt to remove the pin fails as it migrates behind the right eye. The child remains critically ill as physicians labor to save him. Montgomery County grand jury reports twenty two indictments across eight days. Charges include local option violations, larceny, assault, incest, forgery, and rape. Almshouse and jail conditions are noted as good.
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Tillie Anderson
Montgomery County
Rockville
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