Southern Democrats favor Republican rule despite 1916 hints
A Mississippi veteran claims Southern Democrats prefer the Republicans in power, citing protectionist interests and job pressure in the South. He says White House influence helps retain seats and salaries, while Democratic control triggers primaries and discontent. The piece notes a broader mood toward a Republican victory in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Garner
Wesake
Mississippi
South
Democratic Party
W. FP. Martin
Louisiana
Sugar Bowl
Congress
Hinebaugh
Stillnois
Progressive Congressional Committee
Col. Carring
Maryland
Pool Room Robbery at Firlie & Co. on Virginia Avenue
Thieves entered the Firlie and Co. pool room on Virginia Avenue early yesterday morning, forced a window, and escaped with $3.10 from the cash register, two sets of collar and cuff buttons, two fountain pens, a gold watch, cigars and cigarettes.
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Firlie & Co
Virginia Avenue
Beasley suit over Evitts Creek water dam damages mill
William J. Beasley and wife Lillian sue Evitts Creek Water Company and Cumberland officials in Frederick Circuit Court alleging the 70 year old grist mill was damaged when a 70 foot dam was completed on Evitts Creek around 1913. Defense says water supply remained adequate and assesses value at about 1000 dollars. Jury sworn with 12 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Beasley
Lillian Beasley
Cumberland
Frederick
Evitts Creek Water Company
Allegany County
Washington County
F. Brooke Whiting
George Louis Eppler
Stoner and
Weinberg
Whiting
Evitts Creek
Ferdinand Williams
D. Lindley Sloan
M. C. Urner, Sr
Williams
Battle Run
Beasley
Hyde Trails Record By One Stroke In Palm Beach Golf
Palm Beach and Feb 10 Miss Lillian B Hyde metropolitan woman golf champion failed to beat the Palm Beach course record. Her best this winter stands one stroke behind last year's 76. Known as the longest woman driver in the world she plans to travel to California to play this winter.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Lillian B. Hyde
Hyde
California
Teachers Hear Papers Then Dine at Union Street
At the Teachers Reading Circle meeting in the Union Street building last night a program on psychology and education was presented by Miss Young, Miss Malamphy, Miss Schmutz, Miss Houck, Miss Macbeth, Miss White, Miss Murphy, Miss Albright, and Prof. Weimer. After the readings, Prof. Weimer invited all attendees to a tea room reception on South Street for a dainty collation.
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Reading
Union Street
Miss Young
Miss Malamphy
Miss Schmutz
Miss Houck
Miss Macbeth
Miss White
Miss Murphy
Miss
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William C. W. Smith
Harry A. Lowman
George H. C. Wachter
David M. Souder
Richard D. Zimmerman
William F. Keefer
George E. I. Anderson
Jacob H. Diehl
Eugene Sponseller
Samuel E. Kinna
Harry A. Dern
Calvin R. Koogie
Mr. Beasley
Col. Roosevelt
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Theodore Roosevelt
Brussels
Pric
Axminster
Centre Street
Cumberland, Md
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