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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1911
Page
7
In West Rochelle New Rochelle Sept 6 a family perished after eating toadstools mistaken for mushrooms. Michael Loprete 27 and his wife 26 died by self inflicted and poison caused deaths in their eight year old son who also ate the toxic meal.
Erie Ohio railroad disaster reports Engineer John S Jones died before impact at forty mph after signaling. Passenger Joseph Kapanino of Erie killed. Engineer Jones and a tramp among the dead. Fireman James Firman of Erie critically injured. Wreck involved Erie and Pittsburg Express colliding with Lake Shore freight near Dock Junction. cars burned and many treated at homes.
Navy postmaster Edgar L. Smith arrested at the Philadelphia navy yard after a wireless alert. He faces $400 short accounts as the Iowa sailed, arraigned before Commissioner Craig on $1000 bail. Other items include Langford outpointing Jeannette in Madison Square Garden and a fatal Juneau fire. Also notes on catarrh cure claims and a Toledo medicine ad.
In Elizabeth New Jersey on September 6 RoC Dunham perched on a ladder held by twelve men and used a spoon to drive a ball from the crotch of a tree during a suburban club match. The ball dropped after a failed swing as a caddie located it thirty feet from the tree. Dunham attempted again but the shot struck the tree and fell to the ground. The moment drew cheers though the attempt ended unfinished.
Reading Pennsylvania hosts a pennant unfurling ceremony after a street parade led by the Ringgold band. Attorney Joseph N Dickinson accepts the flag flagpole hoisting marks Reading’s first pennant in organized baseball. Bil Coughlin receives the Farnsworth cup as league history notes Williamsport Altoona and Lancaster triumphs.
William Brigan of Worcester Massachusetts is hospitalized in serious condition after three days confined in a refrigerator car. The twenty nine year old was found unconscious between two sides of beef aboard the car from Buffalo to Philadelphia. He entered the car last Saturday intending to travel to Philadelphia and did not heed the cold. Doors were locked at Buffalo and he could not attract attention. He developed pneumonia.
New Orleans report from Colonel Henry G Hester shows last year's cotton crop sold for 1 020 000 000 including seed, a record with 1 700 000 bales less than 1908 09. The season ended Sept 1 1911 netted 254 000 000 more than the bumper prior.
American financier James R. Keene underwent an operation in London. Medical officials reported the procedure as successful and Keene is said to be resting following the surgery. No further details on the ailment or specialist were immediately released.
Glenn L Saxton presents a compact five room cottage suitable for a small family. The design emphasizes economy and modern layout with integrated living spaces and Dutch dining room window. Exterior is simple with distinctive porch, dimensions 20 by 2 feet collage and seven foot piazza. Plans and specs for design No 82 offered at $19.
New York reports Paul Geidel the “hell boy” who killed broker William H. Jackson was sentenced by Judge Crain in general sessions court to not less than twenty years in state prison.
American League results from Philadelphia Boston Detroit and New York with season standings mixed in. National League play shows Chicago St Louis Brooklyn and Philadelphia games with rain delays and club standings. Tri-State League scores include Reading York Harrisburg Lancaster Altoona and Trenton with extra innings noted. Digestion and Assimilation ad closes the item.
Quotations from Frederick County Farmers Exchange updated September 6 1911 list prices for Wisant No 2 Red corn shelled corn oats barley flour mill feed seeds hay straw and hay from various grades with per bushel or per ton figures and ranges. Also notes a sprained ankle treatment with Chamberlains T and Ment.
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