Maryland Education Survey Calls Political Attack on Schools
A 1914 Maryland education survey led by Flexner and Bachman finds public schools generally sound but notes widespread underinvestment, poor training of teachers, and irregular attendance. It blames untrained county superintendents and political control for weak results and urges expert leadership, funded reform, and performance conditions for state aid.
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Toying with a Bridegroom and a Baby Buggy Parade
Ernest E. Tabscott a Davis and Elkins College student wed Floy Shaffer on January 30. Their secret nuptials caused a campus holiday as the groom in a Mother Hubbard wrapper led a procession through Elkins pushing a baby buggy. Tabscott plans to enter the Presbyterian ministry and serves Coalton as a supply pastor.
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Ernest E. Tabscott
Davis and Elkins College
Floy Shaffer
George W. Shaffer
Mother Hubbard
Tabscott
Coalton
Licenses Asked at Somerset County New Applications Filed
Saturday midnight marked the deadline for liquor license petitions in Somerset county. Of 77 applications 65 are retail 4 brewers 6 distillers and 2 wholesale with seven new retail applicants including Berlin Conemaugh Hooversville Shade township and Windber. License Court set for the second week in March.
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Somerset County
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Shade Township
Windber
Congressman Lewis Tells Hatcheries Requisition to Club
In Hagerstown Maryland on February 7 Congressman David J. Lewis sent 25 blank requisitions to the Hagerstown Rod and Gun Club for fishing hatchery orders. The club plans to stock large and small mouth bass and trout as streams in Washington county are depleted. Fishermen have reportedly taken as many as 100 trout in one afternoon due to lax enforcement of game laws.
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Hagerstown
David J. Lewis
Hutchinson Resigns as Convict Camp Head in Martinsburg
H Co Hutchinson who ran the Arden road state convict camp near Martinsburg has resigned and returned home to Paw Paw. He is replaced by M A Melrose of Huntington who has served at the Moundsville state penitentiary for two years.
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Rough Road Ahead for Budget Bill
Baltimore Feb 7 indications are the state administration must press to pass the Goodnow budget bill in its present form. Senator Zihlman opposes the one man budget and backs a Board of Public Works alternative. Lloyd Wilkinson blasts the bill and urges the outgoing board to prepare the budget with electoral changes in mind.
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Baltimore Star
Double Funeral For Fisher Couple In Deerfield
Jeremiah Fisher aged 77 died of pneumonia at his Deerfield home after learning his wife had died the day before. Mrs. Fisher also died of pneumonia two days earlier. The double funeral at Mount Moriah Church near Smithsburg was led by Rev. Ferdinand.
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Jeremiah Fisher
Deerfield
Prohibition Debate Draws 500 at Federation Hall
Charles Hayden of the Personal Liberty League predicted Maryland will not go dry within ten years. Speaking to a 500 strong gathering in Federation Hall Annapolis, he cited a favorable situation after reviewing state conditions. A member letter from Ward read noted the league would be last to speak on the liquor question.
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Personal Liberty League
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Maryland Briefs Report Local Event Mix
Diphtheria closures at Rising Sun School and relief efforts by Hagerstown Hebrews raise funds for European war sufferers. A Cecil County commissioner election and a proposed Hagerstown city park commission bill head to the Legislature. Knights of Pythias plan a 10 day bazaar in Williamsport starting February 19. Johns Hopkins marks its fourth anniversary in February. Havre de Grace resident Robert Wilson dies from coast-related injuries. Caroline County petitions for overcrowding relief. Elkton reorganizes the Cecil County board. Coal gas illness strikes Hancock residents. A Thornton bridge ticket purchase by William Price remains missing near Havre de Grace. Noted Baltimore businessman Jusums Gibbs dies after brain tumor surgery. New York lawmakers study Baltimore charter for financial reforms. Baltimore hosts 500 National Builders Exchange delegates Feb 22. Schoolhouse registration plan seeks $15,000 annual savings in Baltimore. Dr. Charles L. Wachter, 60, dies. former Frederick county school board member and Thurmont Bank director. Skeleton unearthed during Elk River bungalow dig. Dr J H Tobias and chauffeur injured in car accident near Hancock. Frank H. Fackler arrested at Sparrows Point as the burglar shot by Riley Pierman. William Wyable, 80, of near Betterton, commits suicide after nervous breakdown.
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Creditors Seek Receiver for Grafton Utilities Merger
Creditors of the Grafton Light and Power Company and allied firms ask the Circuit Court to appoint a receiver, challenge the merger as fraudulent, and compel disclosure of details about John T. McGraws ownership of bonds and stock plus a $300,000 bond issue. court sustains motion with February 7 set for further consideration.
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Grafton
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McGraw
Lively West Virginia campaign for GOP nomination and senate
State Senator W. P. Hawley of Bluefield reports a vigorous contest in West Virginia with Attorney General Lilly challenging Judge Ira Robinson. He says Lilly is gaining supporters and predicts strong voter support, while the senatorial race sees limited opposition to former Governor White.
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Washington Post
Bootlegging Charged In Berkeley Springs Visit
Charles Michael of Paw Paw was in Berkeley Springs over Sunday to escort a foreigner who was jailed on bootlegging charges.
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W. Va
Charles Michael
Paw Paw
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