James J. Hill Dies at Pew Pausing Great Northern Founder
International News Services reports the death of James J. Hill at Pew Maun on May 25. Hill opened the Northwest to development, built a vast railroad empire, and amassed a large fortune. Born in Ontario on September 16, 1836, he rose from clerical work to lead the Great Northern Railway, shaping northern trade and competition with the Hudson Bay Company. He led the Northern Pacific through its early years and forged a major transcontinental system. Survived by his sons James II and Lewis and a daughter, his family remains prominent in railroad circles.
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Cnternational
Pew
Maun
James Jerome Hill
Great North Weat
Hinwell
Fah
Martina
Ontario
Canada
Stockwood Academy
Hawkee Scholle
USI
Uiefeld
United
Aldpeng
Red River
Ie Surth
Fuee
Hadson Bay
Con Ping
Groat Corporation
Hue
St PA
St Pal
Winnipeg
Port Dayriy
Rsza
St. Lange
Uae
Mumestqoalts
Mitchietet Way Company
Aly
Lael
Raevens
Timountiiy
Adoni
Atiidrdy
Rativay Daedting
Edie Eteeton Pd
Fy Revala- Holtze
Aerio Radivay
Tidyry
Weill Eesti
Lurgy Giawer
Eb Trek
Fle
Herera orders 10 am troops to withdraw from Mexico
Washington May 29 reports say General Funston and the War Department received dispatches indicating orders to move 1500 American troops to withdraw from the Mexican interior. The plan allegedly targets border stabilization with a May 29 deadline and references to tireless efforts by military leadership.
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Herera
Pternartone
Washington
Dlepatches
Funston
Wir
Frawson
Uial
Mexico
Herevia
Ordinances for Traffic Work Details Gleaned From City Meeting
City committee discussed traffic work details including zoning and parking zones. Officials planned to handle complaints through the committee while noting interference risks and potential guardship concerns. Public safety oversight and upcoming estimates for heavy traffic are slated for discussion next week.
Allies Ready War Shelled City In Paris Cop Killed
In Paris a police officer was killed as fighting intensified near Hinvala. Reports say allied forces prepared for shelling in a major offensive with heavy clashes ongoing.
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Wari
Pulyaehuie
Hinvala
Fie
Paris
Mrs. Mary Onderdonk Dies at St James at 80
Mrs. Mary Onderdonk widow of the St James headmaster and mother of Adrian Onderdonk died at her St James College home from infirmities of age. Born Mary Latrobe of Baltimore she was the daughter of engineer Benjamin F. Latrobe who helped this area and the B and Q railroad. Funeral Wednesday at College Chapel with burial at Greenmount Cemetery, pallbearers to be boys from the College.
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Mary Onderdonk
Tormipr
St. James
Adrian Onderdonk
St. James College
Thin County
Mita Mary Latrobe
Baltimore
Benj
FH. Eatroba
Onders Donk
Etor Hughand
Henry Onderdonk
ThurLimore
Slater
Cornelius Weston
Omlerdont
St. Fans
Adrian
Helig
St James
Rc Wa
Cere Chipek
Gery Fuhe
Neadh
Hiternew
Greenmount Cemetery
Pallbenyera
Oscar Freed From Dungeon Cell After 140 Days
Report notes Oscar's release after 140 days in custody. Court records show ongoing family and social challenges, including a paternity issue and financial strain. Oscar seeks to rebuild life, while wife remains separated and employed elsewhere.
Filibuster Wins Senatorial Jolt By Vote
International Mewa reports Washington May 2 The filibuster movement faced a jolt as the Senate voted down Senator Hua Ung a motion. The decision followed intense debate with unclear figures but marked a notable shift in legislative tactic.
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Washington
Senate
Hua Ung
AL le
Uniforms Boon Boy Scouts Schedule Brief
The Boyk Mario Corps will hold a nomneline on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Thora was 16 boy Wi Wino at the last meeting. Servant Cal exyoatn te the hole mate. Menu and uniforme hi two weeks.
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Boyk Mario Corps
Thora
Thale
Cal Exyoatn
Menu
Warre Br Arthur Warren Walle and the fatal court scene
A sensational report outlines Br Arthur Warren Walle, a young dentist, and a dramatic courtroom moment as a psychiatrist or associate prepares to present evidence on a murder case involving his wife’s gifts. The piece hints at poison doses administered to Mr and Mrs Devt amid plans to finish the story.
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Phils
Arthur Warren Walle
Just Wno
John Brown’s Execution Date Likely Soon In Texas
It was learned this morning that Governor Hardington will set the date for John Brown’s execution within the next three days. Letters to authorities say no extenuating circumstances were found or could justify commutation. The testimony of several witnesses plus the prisoner’s own statement support the outcome, with Brown likely to be hanged Wednesday in Texas.
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Tim
Oscar
Dane
Andlellin
Hardington
Whdes
Veveral Withpases
Tlita
Brown
Tana
Assessing the Annual Levy by County Commissioners
County commissioners work on the annual levy assessment amid tax base changes from property releases. They aim to keep the rate low while funding appropriations for services, with district property owners contributing roughly 1600 to 18000 in taxes based on taxable values.
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Jamey
Weller
Ewig
Selena
Targa
Slow Delay Sparks Election Detour Debate
Voters discuss impacts of a broad lawn delay and detour pikes, urging clear thinking about election timing and the consequences of postponements. The note emphasizes steady, sane measures to manage delays and public access during the campaign period.
Cumberland Valley Mailroad Schedule Change Effective Today
A schedule change is issued for the Cumberland Valley Mailroad with trains altered. The 12 PM service departs at 10:20 AM, and the minutes are adjusted accordingly.
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Cumberland Valley
Tenvea
Hyo Minutos
Boy Scouts Festival at City Park Details Announced
The Poy Beauta will host a festival at the city park on an early date. They seek support from Hank the Neapta P of Hagerstown for patronage and invite community participation.
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Hy Hank
Hagerstown
Weller Joins Chicago Backing Weeks at Republican Rally
Roosevelt arrives in Chicago as Weeks forces mobilize at the LaSalle Street staging area. Major supporters like Q E B Weller, ex-partner of J W Wakefield, prepare for a large crowd and Lavalle Hotel political functions with Oxenring Davis leading the Progressive Committee.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Bebaly
LaSalle Street
Coronel
Othe Lasalle Hotel
Oxenring Davia
Acratary
The
Progressive Committee
Q. EB. Weller
John W. Warku
Massachusetts
Tank Wedge
Weeks Boon
Kia Wall Street
Women Raise Cain at Ridge Summit Arrest Warrant Issued
Report from High Sheffield details a disturbance at Ridge Summit where Mrs. Bertha Fitz and Mrs. Kate Maranall were named in an attempted assault warrant. Antoni Squire Porguson of Siyithsburg allegedly assisted, with Leo's comment noted.
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Juzaph
Los
Bia Ridge Summit
Bertha Fitz
Kate Maranall
Highfief
sattle Antoni Squire + Porguson
Siyithsburg
Will
Leo
U S Report Shows Ardent Spirits Grow As States Go Sahara
A government statement by Secretary McAdoo notes a rise in revenue from whiskey cigars cigarettes and tobacco while beer taxes fall due to market restrictions. For the year ending June 30 projected internal revenue totals exceed prior estimates, with whiskey and spirits driving gains despite prohibition and enforcement. The report argues prohibition efforts have not increased temperance and cites higher spirits receipts as contrary to goals of the prohibition movement.
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U. S
Sahara
McAdoo
Piany
Prohition Party
Tree on Engines B and C Disaster in Frederick Storm
A destructive storm caused a tree to fall on the engines B and C near Frederick, injuring no one seriously. Passengers in the damaged coach were rescued, including Wagner Pumphrey. The collapse also felled a telephone pole delaying a second train, while farm losses ran into thousands. A house on Hamilton Terrace was wrecked and five children, alone inside, fled in panic. John Zopy, the eldest, sustained a minor injury amid the debris.
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Frederick
Wagner Pumphrey
Bolley
Mrnderlek Tinetion
ML. Afry
Zep
Haanilion Terrace
Hepp
Cnldren
Mra
Zeyp Bel
Baltimore
John Zopy
Memorial Services Held at Smithsburg
Memorial services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 30 in Smithsburg for fallen comrades of the Adam Mavila Post 4 i A Taie Audience. Speakers included Joseph Wo Wolthiger and Woe Stele of the Methodist Church. County Commissioner Midshower Lensy Holaptel delivered an address. Wreaths were placed, and a monument unveiled by the Woodmen of the World at Stitha mrg cemetery for John McKingay. The lodge attended the cemetery in a body, placing flowers on graves.
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Exwolsior Hall
Lindeburg
Adam Mavila
Joseph Wo Wolthiger
Methodist Church
Tilaetty
WA Wastler
Cascade
Wade
Addresa
Munie
Furniahd
Billsburg
Mentera
Post
Woodmen of the World
Stitha
Pupils from St James School on Canal Outing
Pupils from St James School took their annual outing today along the canal to Ty Moot. They traveled by coach to Williamaport and then by house boat toward the Pack area to spend the day supervised by teachers and monitors.
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St. James Schouwens
Th &O
Williamaport
Mert Protavick
Moamtera
Deadly Motor Mishaps Dot Area With Fatal Crashes
A sanitized fragment reports numerous motor accidents Sunday across the area with several deaths and many injuries. Incidents include a Baltimore collision where a child was ejected from a car, a seven year old injured in Cumberland, and a fatality from a wagon wheel accident.
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Mitler
Wmo
Uwe Blige Tengo
Imate Clifton Vien
Mba Very Nonadaay
Tuominen
VE Myers
Fe Soewel
Wite
Mustonio
Jenin
JAMA
ATA
Daniel Hooey
Enone Sain Elardr
Arthur
Warren -Waite
John Brown
CAE
Rase Cain
Bir
Smithsburg
Wwe
Shea
Wilkington Road
Cuxlisle
Mes
Critt Mally
Frederick Pike
Syduiyeville
Hoffisn's
Manchestre
Wil Benneth
New York
Holtmane
Ste
John Ifont
Howe
Shalehetow
Aaron Thile
Sylvan
Hyman A
Qin M Ave
Thomas F Spactilla
Tetlins Gelod Wistriet
Intusabana
Kreoeleke Brana
Ieloho St
Mortortain
Charing Nonna
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