Berstown Fire Levels Antietam Garage and Baldwin Hotel
The worst fire in Hagerstown history struck early today, destroying the Antietam Garage and Antietam Fire Company Hall, the Baldwin Hotel, and nearby buildings. Nine fire companies from surrounding towns battled shifting flames driven by wind, with insured losses estimated near $350,000 to $440,000 and substantial damage to autos, armory equipment, and local businesses.
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Hagerstown
Antietam
s@parke
Cumberland Valley Box Company
Hippodrome Ekating Rink
Gargage
Antietam Fire Company ‘Han
Maryland National Guard
Baldwin
J. W. Myers
Academy of Music
Harry L Wagan
Joss
Col. FC
Rev. L. G. Kieffer
Georgette
Insi
Franklin Carp
Company Th
Taldwin
Traveling man Alder recalls Baldwin Hotel fire in Hagerstown
Herman Alder of Millersburg, a traveling shoe salesman for Johnson Batley, described the Baldwin Hotel blaze in Frederick. He helped alert staff, witnessed the roof catch fire, and reported crowds fleeing as flames spread over three blocks aided by strong winds, while fire crews fought multiple blazes nearby.
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Baldwin
Hagerstown
Herman
Me. Alder
Baldwin Hotel
Antielsm Garcee
Frederick Offers Aid To Hagerstown After Fire
Major Fraley of Frederick offered the citys fire department assistance to Hagerstown on learning of a blaze. He attempted to reach Hagerstowns Major Scott, contacted the Hotel Hamilton, and stated Frederick was ready to help. The response indicated the fire was under control and the offer was declined with thanks.
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Fraley
Hagerstown
Frederick
Theatricken
Scott
Hamilton
Fralex
Jennie Weller Not Guilty in Larceny Case
The State versus Jennie Weller ended with a not guilty verdict after a brief jury deliberation shortly before 1 PM. The trial covered larceny charges with open statements and a panel of jurors including Clifford Miller as foreman.
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Jennie Weller
Verdier
Sirain
Clifford G. Miller
Foreman
Jesse L. Anker
Samuel K. Reifainder
Willicim Minors Sayior
Athair White
William WL Darby
Horace EK. Staley
Ro Clifford Cochran
Gabriel Burges
Frank J. Barnes
Ward PL Gay
Joseph M. Freeze
Gilmer Schlile
Thomas Bee Horeey
Marcelius Beall
Anti Tuberculosis Society Plans Xmas Sticker Sale Meeting
Plans for an educational meeting in this city on December 8 were set at the first fall meeting of the Anti Tuberculosis Society in the Federated Charities building. The society also discussed sealing Christmas stamps and will issue an order soon. A new method for preserving case records went into effect and was reported last evening. Members debated food and milk concerns and will likely investigate them. The milk supply and groceries left exposed in stores were discussed. Wheat fell two cents a bushel Friday to 1.04 per bushel per Mountain City Mills quotations.
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Unce
Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Federated Charities
Inet
United States
Coffee and Tea Linked to Alcohol Addiction, Warns Experts
In a prohibition era push, Dr. Charlotte Abbey and Dr. E A Peterson warn tea and coffee foster cravings leading to stronger drinks. They urge parents to keep caffeinated beverages away from children and note rising use of instant postum as a coffee substitute amid concerns over coffee dangers.
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Charlotte Abbey
New York Woman
Vhew
EA Peterson
Cleveland Public Schools
Frederick Fire Losses Near 1914 Record Despite Few Alarms
The Frederick Fire Department reported only 15 alarms in 1914, with total losses under $3,000, a near record low. Notable county blazes included Mt. Airy, Creagertown, and Lake View conflagrations causing substantial damage, while city incidents were mostly small and scattered across the year. Foreman Shipley documented January to September fires, highlighting Oyster Milk Plant and several stable and residential blazes as the major losses.
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Frederick
Fhreat
Neidhardt
A. Liebschutz
East Patrick Street
G. William Shipley
W. H. Barbour
West Patrick Street
Samuel Marino
Locust al’ Jey
George Shoemaker
East Sixth Street
Kate Carroll
East Street
Whitehill’s Row
B. and
O. Avenue
Thos Leakin
Locust Alley
Marion Little
Socm
Oyster Muk
Laura Morgan
Mt. Airy
Creagerstown
Lake View
Hehin W R. Principalis
Aged Woman Burned To Death In Uniontonia
An 82 year old woman, Mrs Lou Louisiana Hitchens, was fatally burned yesterday in Uniontonia, Carrell county. She was reportedly left by her granddaughter and may have brushed toward the fire causing her clothing to ignite. Found dead in the front yard she burned severely. She is survived by one daughter and four sons Wire. Harn FC over, of Westminster, Louis and Whiep Hiteshes, of Baltimore, Har ves Hiteshe nu, of Cleland, and Nevin Hiteshes, of Uniontown.
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Lousiana Hitcshew
Uniontonia
Carrell County
Tts
Harn FC Over
Westminston
Louis and
Whiep Hiteshes
Baltimore
Harves Hiteshe Nu
Cleland
Nevin Hiteshes
Uniontown
Personal Notes From Bettimore Visit and Local Departures
Mrs Frances Porter and Mrs Johin Hiessan of Bettimore visit Mrs Emmet James on East Church Street. Garnet A Smith leaves for Washington Old Point Comfort and Norfolk for several days. S O Shaman of Uniontown, Pa, called home by urgent business. Miss Gladys Gibbons of Washington DC returns after time with grandparents Mr and Mrs George Gibbons on West South Street. Rev A and Mrs Bushong of Lancaster Ohio return after visiting Mrs Bushong's father Mr John S Rainsburgh East Second Street. Rev Dr and Mrs Marion J Kline of Altoona Pa spend a few days with his sisters on North Market Street. Dr Kline attends Lutheran Synod sessions at Woolboro.
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Garnet A. Smith
Washington
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk
S. OR. Shaman
Uniontown
Johns. Rameburgh
Gladys Gibbons
Washington, D.C
Mroo
Deepb Gibbons
West South Street
Bushong
Lancaster
Ohio
John S. Rainsburgh
East Second Street
Marion J. Kline
Altoona
Kline
North Market Street
Dr. Kline
Lutheran Synod
Woolsboro
Bankutu Cannibals and Forest Traps in Belgian Kongo Nation
The Bankutu cannibals of the Belgian Kongo are described as adept in forest warfare and resistant to colonial advance. They slave captives, remove upper incisors, and use bows poisoned arrows, with traps like leaf-hidden spikes and primitive spring-gun blades.
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South
Disease Neglect Example Prompts Immediate Care
A Maryland statement by Mrs. Nellie Billbrough from Hagerstown dated Oct 14 1914 extols Inter-State Doctors for treating chronic ailments and urges timely care for incurable conditions. The testimonial cites heart pains a left side lump and overall relief after treatment, highlighting the doctors focus on chronic cases and specialized therapies.
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Hagerstown
Nellie Billbrough
Lingenour Avenue
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Berstown
Baldwin Hote
Binze
Sanen
Count Zeppelin
Mountain City
Frances Porter
Johin Hiessan
Bett'moore
Emmet James
East Church Street
Bankutu
Editor of
Power
Maryland
Central Trust
Wall Street
Babes, Menchacter
R. Wiattekys
Milady
Harry G Dorsey & CO
Frederick, Md
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