Maryland Automobiles Growth and Revenue Study
A 1916 analysis notes Maryland has about 25 000 pleasure cars, with total U S cars near 4 000 000 by 1917. Maryland motor license revenue for the year ended March 31 reached about 429 288 dollars, Baltimore City taking roughly one fifth. The piece compares Maryland’s vehicle growth with other states, highlighting licensing trends and rural western states’ car counts.
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United States
Maryland
Baltimore City
Marylong
District of Columbia
New York
Ohio
Illinois
Pennsylvania
California
Twins Found Dead in Cinder Dump Prompt Murder Charge
In Honesdale Pennsylvania on September 15 Charles Frey a 35 year old resident on South Main Street was arrested for murder after the decomposed bodies of twin infant girls were found in a nearby cinder dump. Frey admits his wife gave birth September 4 and that he buried the babies wrapped in a newspaper. doctor who attended Mrs Frey says the infants were alive on the night of birth.
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Cinderama
Honesdale
Charles Frey
South Main Street
Frey
E. B. Gavitte
Mary Herzog
Six Men Die in Newark Ammonia Tank Blast
Six men including Samuel Rotkin president of Interstate Milk and Cream are killed when an ammonia tank explodes at the Newark plant to open Monday. Louis Menkowitz, Botikin's son in law, is among the dead. Three others injured. The blast hurls brick roof and walls into Elizabeth avenue. Firemen and ambulances respond as fumes hinder rescue attempts.
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Newark
N. J
Samuel Rotkin
Interstate Milk and Cream Company
Botikin
Louis Menkowitz
Elizabeth Avenue
Elizabeth
Wilson Plans Campaign In Asbury Park Visit
President Wilson reviews state reports in Asbury Park and maps two months of campaign planning with Burleson and McAdoo. Oregon Washington Utah and California deemed higher priority amid strong Democratic prospects. He cancels Albuquerque trip to open a dam and will meet with Vance McCormick.
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Long Branch
N. J
Wilson
Asbury Park
Burleson
Spring Lake
Treasury
McAdoo
Joseph P. Tumulty
Oregon
Washington
Utah
California
Albuquerque
N. M
Vance McCormick
Democratic National Committee
Prince George Crown Prince of Greece May Mount Throne
Crown Prince of Greece Prince George may be poised to ascend the throne, with reports noting talks among royal circles about his readiness and potential succession in the near future.
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Greece
Reassure United States China Open Door Policy Maintained
Washington reports both Japan and Russia assured the United States that the new Russo Japanese treaty does not repeal or affect the 1907 and 1911 open door commitments to China. Notes were conveyed to Ambassadors Guthrie in Tokyo and Francis in Petrograd. Officials said inquiries likely to fade after satisfactory assurances. Two Soldiers Killed by Mexicans in Arizona Passage
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Japan
Russia
China
Washington
United States
Guthrie
Tokio
Francis
Petrograd
State Department
Foreign Office
Department
Salesman Confesses Theft From Employer in Wall Street Losses
New York on September 15 reported George W. Simm a salesman confessed to stealing clothing valued between 50 000 and 75 900 from his employer over ten years. He said he sold the goods at half price and lost much of the proceeds in Wall Street speculation.
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New York
George W. Simm
Bohan
Wall Street
Beestorm Drives Rider Into Open Well Near Storana
A swarm of bees attacked a horse driven by Asher Isham near Storana Delaware on September 15. The swarm bit the horse and then focused on Isham as he tried to flee. He leapt from the horse and jumped into an open well, breaking his leg in the fall.
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Roxans
Del
Asher Isham
Storana
Isham
French Hold Gains On Somme Verdun Fronts
Paris reports say German efforts to retake ground on the Somme and Verdun fronts were repulsed with heavy losses. German counterattacks north of the Somme near Hill 76 and south of the Meuse were driven back. British advances north of Ginchy were also announced as ongoing.
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London
Somme
Verdun
Paris War Office
Bomme
Meuse
Vaux-Chapitre Wood
Hapaume
Peronne
Souvenir Explodes From Shell Found After Black Tom Disaster
A one pound shell unearthed from the Black Tom Island explosion ruin burst when struck with a hammer injuring three workmen. The July 30 blast caused seven deaths and about 20 million dollars in damages. Lehigh Valley Railroad warns it will not handle bulk explosives in Jersey City and that ammunition may not remain in the city overnight.
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Jersey City
Black Tom Island
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Help for Working Women From Lydia Pinkham's Remedy
Frankfort Kentucky resident Mrs James Contey testifies she suffered female weakness and regained strength after three bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound She urges other women to try the tonic and seek confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts
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Frankfort
Lydia EK
Pinkham
James Contey
St. Clair St
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkliney Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Varnish and Stain Ad Offers Multicolor Cans
In colors Cherry Mahogany Walnut Dark Oak Light Oak the ad lists 12 pint cans at 12 cents and pint cans at 20 cents with quart options noted as well. The phrase None better appears as a branding claim for varnish and stain products.
Price 3 4 and 5 Cents For Sale At News Office
Classified price note states three four and five cent rates are available at the News Office. This brief notice indicates affordable small item pricing for readers seeking items or services within a local newspaper market.
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Georgia
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Lancaster
Frank Kline
Eastern Penitentiary
Pearl Spence
Kline
Philadelphia
Wiliams
Lancaster County Court of Quarter Sessions
Williams
Shenandoah
Ringtown
Board of Health
New Yorker
Page
Michael James Finnerty
New York City
Ireland
Harrisburg
Allison Hill
Moxey
Sweden
Prince George
American Press Association
Douglas
Aziz
McCoy
McKay
Montana
Agua Prieta
Cananea
Ma. Conley
Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Frederick
Rice & Blatler
A. I. Pearr
W. H. Knock
S. Market
Frederick, MD
P. C. Fabruey
FP. D
P. D. Fahrney
Umescopian
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Varenisii
Cana, Goa
Kalkomo and
Muresco
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Beecham
E. T. Bready
Adamstown
Elm St. Frederick
N. Y
Shoe Shine
Tedate Sher
Tae Tee Cimers
Claaretics
Milton Christes
W. Patrick
Ouru Ordfer
Colunets Knott
Hesant & Keeote
Peerless
Por Sale
Barus
Frederick Gas and Electric CO
East
Patrick Street
Sentinel
Iberly
Dodge Brothers Motor
Paige Automobiles
PAIGE
Mountain City Garage CO
Lehr Pianos
Conservatories of Music Inc
Cramer's Palace OF Music Factory
Helfenstein & Urner
North Market
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