Henry G Davis First Man to Propose Night Trains
A profile of Henry Gassa way Davis a former Democratic vice presidential candidate noted for proposing night train runs in his railway days. The piece recounts his long life vigorous health at ninety three, steady moderation, and pivotal role in introducing nocturnal freight and passenger service in the Baltimore and Ohio system.
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Henry G. Davis
Lord Strathcona
Henry Gassaway Davis
Kentucky
Davis
Strathcona
Mr Davis
Baltimore & Ows
Lumberland
Gassimere
West Virginia
Miedmont
Henry Clay
United States
Senate
Thurman
Ohio
Stephen HK
Elkins
Republian
Little Elkins
Go” Taggardt
Farrar Stars in New York Drama at Liberty Theatre
The Jesse L. Lasky Company presents a photodrama written for Miss Farrar by Hector Turnbull and directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Set in New York City locations including the Ritz Carlton and Opera House, it follows a cafe singer aiming for opera stardom while keeping her fiancé, a young violinist and composer, in love. The cast includes Pedro de Cordoba, Theodore Roberts, Elsie Jane Wilson, Raymond Hatton, Ernest Joy, Anita King.
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Jesse L Wasky
Miss Farrar
Hector Turnbull
New York Tribune
Cecil B. DeMille
New York City
Ritz-Carlton
Pedro de Cordoba
Theodore Roberts
Elsie Jane Wilson
Raymond Hatton
Ernest Joy
Anita King
All-Star Lasky Organization
Timely Theatrical Notes At The Maryland Theatre
The Maryland Theatre leads with Potash and Perlmutter a comedy. Metro photoplays follow next week with Valli Valli in The Turmoil and Lionel Barrymore in The Yellow Streak. Many titles priced at 5 10 and 20 cents. John W. Vogel offers Jopland merging opera with minstrelsy. The Birth of a Nation reports $9000 in advance sales in Harrisburg. Vernon and Castle generate buzz with The Whirl of Life at five reels. Buffalo Times German and New York Sun war pictures soon due here.
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Metro
Valli Valli
Lionel Barrymore
Mrs. Vernon Castle
Maryland
Buffalo Times
New York Sun Allies War Pictures
Western Maryland Routs Knights of Columbus Reserves 27 13
Western Maryland Railway basketball team defeated the Knights of Columbus Reserves 27 to 13 in the Central Y M C A gym. Ward and Willison stood out with solid individual play as the new lineup shows potential with several players contributing scoring and fouls tracked by officials Damm timer Young and scorers Fuller and Long.
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W. M. Kough
Fogtman
Willison
Keller
Gouls
Ward
Ingram
Dyche
Law
Glick
Habig
Damm
Young
W. Fuller
Long
Knights of Columbus trounce Young Men's Institute in duck pin games
In Midland on February 18 the Knights of Columbus swept three games against the Young Men's Institute in a duck pin bowling contest. Anthony Polanis led with 392 pins while the event was promoted with an in-text bakery ad and store locations Downtown.
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Midland
Knights of Columbus
Young Men's Institute
Anthony Polanis
Reception Tonight to the Congressmen in Washington
United Press reports President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson will host a White House reception for Senators and Representatives. The event, largest in memory besides the Pan American gathering, will unite many factions as new faces join Congress and old allies return. The Blue Room greeting will precede a crowded receiving line with the Marine Band playing during refreshments.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Senate
House
Wilson
Taft
Marshal
Lent begins later this year than 1915 dates
The article lists liturgical dates for Lent this year compared with 1915. Septuagesima Sunday falls February 20 this year versus January 31 in 1915. Ash Wednesday is March 8 this year, March 1? in 1915. Palm Sunday is April 16 this year, April 28 last year. Easter Sunday is April 23 this year, April 4 in 1915.
Popular Pacts About Well Known People
Washington writers note a parade of dramatic figures among senators with vivid traits. William Allen Smith of Michigan stands out as dramatic while Stone of Missouri displays acrobatics and Vardaman of Mississippi sweeps. McLean of Connecticut also intrigues, gripping his desk firmly as he dons a uniform and appears set for drilling.
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Washington
William Allen Smith
Michigan
Stone
Missouri
Vardaman
Mississippi
McLean
Connecticut
Martinsburg nurse reports 1915 work in Martinsburg West Virginia
Mrs Clara Cotter community nurse presents 1915 totals: 54 patients, 4066 visits, 2218 baths given. All patients treated at each visit. January 1916 shows 35 patients, 358 visits, 284 baths. Cotter averaged over 11 visits daily in 1915. home listed in city.
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Clara Cotter
Martinsburg
W. Va
Batha Wiven
The Skinny Woman Cripps Feeds At The Corn Bin
A slender young woman named Cripps makes many trips to a corn bin and eats constantly from dawn to dusk. Her indulgence leads to a noticeable gain in hip size and a dramatic change in her shape.
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Cripps
Best Place for Money Proved After Blaze
Fairmont West Virginia February 18 After a house fire Joe Holme of Avelia lost a trunk with 200 and other contents. Mrs Turner of Twilight Preston county lost about 100 in a trunk on the second floor. Charles L Oliver of Martinsburg placed 40 in bills near papers and burned the stash.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Joe Holme
Avelia
Turner
Twilight
Preston County
Charles L. Oliver
Martinsburg
Old Grimes Dies After Joy Ride Crashes Into Wall
A man named Grimes died in a crash after a joy ride when his vehicle struck a brick wall. Investigators described the incident as a fatal accident during a reckless excursion.
Georgia Democrats Set Primary Dates in State Campaign
Atlanta Feb 18 The Democratic State Committee will fix the date for Georgia’s state primaries to choose the delegate to the St Louis convention. Two general primaries will be held this year with governor and other officials not eligible for nomination before August. Prohibition is the dominant issue shaping the campaign.
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Atlanta
Democratic State Committee
Georgia
St. Louis
Georgia Governorship Race Heats Up In Prohibition Era
Governor Nat Harris and Dr. L G Hardman vie to succeed themselves, both prohibitionists likely to split the vote. Other candidates may join before entries close. Ben Woodward of Atlanta is a possible entrant. The Atlanta mayor, a personal liberty advocate, may enter to shake up the contest.
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Nat Harris
L. G Hardman
Commerce
Ben Woodward
Atlanta
Georgia
Sweet goods for your Sunday morning breakfast
Bakery advertisement from Smith's Mode listing downtown location at Cen tre and Bedford streets and noting availability at grocery stores for Sunday breakfast items.
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Smith's Model Bakery
Bedford Streets
Smith's Mode
Cen
Rosenbaum's Fashion Sale Starts Tomorrow
At Rosenbaum's the store announces a special three day sale beginning tomorrow featuring Children's Dresses Spring Skirts Shirt Waists Winter Coats and Furs at half price. See ad for particulars. Advertisement dated February 16 to 18.
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Rosenbaum’s
Rosenbaum's
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U. S
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