Men of the Hour in Mexico Highlight US Rear Admirals
A historical piece profiles twenty five rear admirals, led by Rear Admirals Badger Mayo Fletcher Beatty Roush Howard and others. It chronicles births, careers from Annapolis to the Atlantic fleet, Greely relief, Marco Polo voyages, and notable commands including the Arkansas Wisconsin and squadron assignments in the Atlantic and Asiatic fleets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewéy
Iniet
Itlanti
Alenry Thom
Lan
Beati
Atlant
Clifford Joseph Boush
Atlantic
Thomas Benton Howard
Adron
Orn
Viginia
Wisconsin
Charles Badg
Sam
Arctic
Greely
Badger
Con Lore Corig
Onn
Migaret M. Johnson
Rockvill
Wallington
Gretna Green
Rockville
United States Naval
Oscar ‘. Badger
Naval Academy
Grant
Gulf of California
Washington Navy Yard
Alain
Bureau of Navigation
Washington
Coast Survey
Endeavor
A. PD. Bache
Yantie
Badger O
Boston Navy Yard
United States
Cincinnati
Annapolis
Fletcher
Annapolis i
Tuscarora
Ticonderoga
Corea
Panama
Ordnance Department
Sampson
Susan H. Stetson
Washington, D. C
Henry Thomas Mayo
Tampico
Ale
Mayo
Daniel
Winslow
Nathaniel R. Usher
Navy Department
Naval War College
Newport
Frank E. Beatty
Annapoli Academy
Anne Meem
Virginia
Navy Yard
Howard
The
Naval Society
William J. Bryan
Daniels
Mexico
Philippines
Galena
Academy
Anne Claude
Ampeseu
Legislation to Liberalize Sunday Laws Defeated in Maryland
Report by Rev. W. W. Davis of the Lord's Day Alliance details defeats of multiple Sunday law bills in the 1914 legislature. Voted-down measures include license requirements, alcohol sales near shore districts, and Sunday amusements, with support in the Senate but tougher fights in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Davis
Lord’s Day Alliance
House
Ebbert
Bay Shore
Benson
Ogden
Allegany County
Senate
Price
Maryland
Baltimore
Eastern railroads promise better fruit freight rates
Eastern railroads told apple and peach growers that improved freight rates will be offered when the shipping season starts. Shippers complained that in earlier seasons rail charges were unfair, with apples bearing higher hauls than longer routes, and Virginia growers noted difficulties in securing favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Virginia
Uric Acid Solvent Promises Free Trial Bottle
Advertisement claims Williams Treatment cures kidney and bladder diseases and rheumatic conditions. Offers a free 50 cent bottle with address, plus 10 cent for distribution, mailed from The Dr D A Williams Company. One bottle per address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Wiliams
Dr. D. A. Willams Company
Dept
P. O. Bidg
East Hampton
Conn
Enormous Peach Crop Expected in West Virginia
Reports from Hampshire and Mineral counties in West Virginia indicate excellent prospects for a huge peach yield in the highlands, while lowland buds were killed by frost. Ex Senator C A Hood of Keyser says the bloom crop is the largest he has seen and a heavy yield is expected. The Romney area railroad line will gain extra siding to move hundreds of carloads swiftly.
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Hampshire
Mineral Counties
W. Va
C. A. Hood
Keyser
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Romney
Romney Depot
Moving Picture Plays Offer Spare-time Profits for All
An old promotional notice touts writing moving picture plays as a new home based side job. Producers pay 25 to 150 dollars per scenario, with one man claiming 3500 dollars in six months. No literary skill needed and both men and women can work from home. Free details are promised by sending a vest card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tme
Peron
Vital statistics show births exceed deaths by ten
Week ended April 25 records ten more births than deaths. Listed births include Victor Marion and Cora Richer for a boy on April 12, and numerous other births to families such as Rodenhauser, Kel ley, Waddel, Crawford, Rowe, Pugh, Caulbaugh, Beck, Britton, French, Rohrer, Robinette, Jolley, Di Fabio, Burkhart, Kellough, and others through April 23. Reported deaths include James Attwood, Eugene Eaton, Raymond Valentine, Daniel Forney, Emily Hall, Norman Snyder, and F P Gross between April 15 and April 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Marion
Cora DD. Richer
George A
Blanche Z Rodenhauser
J. Joseph
Viola K. Kelley
John G
Mary M. Waddel
C. Grover
Mary Men. Crawford
Edward J
Mary C. Rowe
Wade H
Mary H. Pugh
Edward V
Frances L. Caulbaugh
John M
Bessie N. Beck
William and
Louise G. Britton
George W
Ella T. French
Edgar
Myrtle R. Rohrer
Upton
Anna PD. Robinette
E. A
Sallie C. Jolley
Dante
Lucia F. di Fabio
E. G
Bessie McC. Burkhart
Fer
Lucy P. Kellough
James Attwood
Eugene Eaton
Raymond Frederick Valentine
Daniel Christian Forney
Emily Hall
Norman Winfield Snyder
F. P. Gross
Grand Jury Returns 57 Indictments in Keyser
Keyser grand jury last week returned 57 indictments after examining 127 witnesses. The cases include charges of selling "bevo" gambling and illegal cigarette sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyser
Consolidation Coal Starts New Mine Outfit Near Rothwood
The Consolidation Coal Company has begun installing a complete new mining outfit at its Rothwood area mine, signaling modernization of operations and improved processing capability for extraction and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidation Coal Company
Rothwood
Clairvoyant Palmistry Ad Promises Readings in Ridgely
An advertisement offers a full $2.00 clairvoyant and palmist reading for $1.00 with no advance payment. It promises insights on love, marriage, business, health, and enemies, plus guidance to achieve wishes. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and the location is Ridgely, West Virginia, opposite Potomac Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgely
W. Va
Potomac Club
Free London Tango Necklace and Pyrelyn Thaw Bracelet Offer
American Sales Company advertises a limited time deal shipping a log box of spearmint gum for 50c to ladies in exchange for the elegant Free London Tango necklace and Evelyn Thaw bracelet. The promotion restricts to no more than two orders per party and bans dealers from accepting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Evelyn Thaw
American Sales Company
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Vincent Astors
Gran
Wayer
Alla
Hee
Ea-Ohchshghohgho
HOUR
Frank Friday Fletcher
Manila Bay
Barcelona
Havana
West Virginia
Wilkes-Barre
J. E. Havens
London
Dayton, Ohio
Che Cea
S. Centre St. Ctugherland, Md
Biddle
Cumberland
Frederick Street
D. I. Biddle
Berton
North Liberty Street
Howard Street
Baltimore Street
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