Maryland Senate Debates Banking Fees and Tax Reforms
An Annapolis report outlines a Senate bill to allow a minimum 50 cent charge on draft notes and bills purchased by banks. Other measures seek to wipe Johns Hopkins School of Technology scholarships, adjust judge salaries, reform property assessment oversight, and advance marriage and divorce uniform legislation.
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G. W. Munford
Annapolis
Senate
Speicher
Garrett
Committee On Judicial Proceedings
Johns Hopkins School of Technology
Williams
Cecil
Plot to free jailed Robbers Revealed in Jenkins Cell
In Hagerstown Maryland on February 24 a jail plot by the three Jenkins brothers to slug Turnkey Hugh Frush and escape was uncovered. A blackjack hidden in a stocking in the Jenkins cell was found after a tip from a fellow prisoner.
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Hagerstown
Hugh Frush
Jenkins Brothers
Hancock
Big Pool
Long
Jenkins
Birth of a Nation at Maryland Theatre Seatings Tight
Patrons are urged to arrive by 8 16 p m for night showings of The Birth of a Nation to avoid missing seats until intermission. The rule also applies to two matinees at 2 15 p m sharp. The policy aims to prevent disturbance during the performance.
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Maryland Theatre
Gist Blair Visits Cuban President in Havana
Mr. Gist Blair and Mrs. Blair, from Silver Spring Maryland, meet President Menocal of Cuba in an informal four o clock interview at the Presidential Palace. They discuss Pan American Conference outcomes and U S Cuban relations while Mrs. Blair comments on Havana climate and fashion.
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Gist Blair
Silver Spring
Maryland
Blair
Havana
Menocal
United States
Domico Do Gama
Lincoln
Washington
Congress
Washing County
Cuba
Presidential Palace
South
Lawrenceville
New Jersey
Princeton
Cornell University
America
Mrs. Blair
Plaza Hotel
Captain Smith
Gulf of Mexico
Offer to pave Oldtown road boosts lot values
Robert E. King advertises five for sale lots between Maryland Avenue and Arch Street with widths 30 40 43 53 and another 30 on Stewart Avenue. He claims paving would raise value by 25 percent and sets old price 25 per foot. Offer ends March 15, 1916. February 22-31.
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Oldtown Road
Maryland Avenue
Arch Street
Stewart Avenue
Robert E. King
Third National Bank Bldg
Prohibition Fight Opens In Maryland Senate Debate
Annapolis February 24 All eyes are on the prohibition struggle as the Maryland Senate begins its first real clash between drys and wets. The bill sits on the laid over file with an amendment from the Temperance Committee aimed at keeping Baltimore city from a dry spell that merchants fear will hurt business. Supporters and opponents alike tentatively predict outcomes are uncertain, with telltale optimism on both sides. The afternoon session is expected to settle some questions as the two factions prepare for a careful vote and aim to expose the likely path forward.
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The
Annapolis
Drys
Senate
Baltimore City
Temperance Committee
Maryland
Maryland Briefs Highlight Local Political and Legal Items
J William Wachter declares candidacy for Laurel mayor. B Louis Cohen loses stock exchange suit. S Roy Hetzer earns St Johns College scholarship. Twelve snakes found at a Dun kard cemetery grave. Dr E M Garrett sells Sharpsburg residence for 4000 to Dr D B Bushong. Mrs L W Gunby’s body returns to Salisbury after death in Atlantic City. Hyattsville church dedicatory service staged. Hope H Barrell sues Kent County School Board to block debt. Frozen missing man William McFadden found near Dublin. Leslie Henry jailed in Elkton on assault charge. Over 300 children sang at union evangelistic services in Salisbury. Judge Ross declines to dissolve American Can Company now. final decree possible for appeal. Mary H Wienholt identifies Joshua Bedford as shell-road assailant near Colgate. Ascension Church vestry accepts Rev Richard W Hogue’s resignation. Charles M Schwab plans to expand Sparrows Point steel plant. Tabernacle in Baltimore will host special services next Sunday.
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J. William Wachter
Laurel
B. Louis Cohen
Hagerstown Stock Exchange
S. Roy Hetzer
Williamsport
St. John’s College
Annapolis
Dunkard
Hancock
E. M. Garrett
Sharpsburg
D. B. Bushong
Summit Point
W. Va
L. W. Gunby
Atlantic City
Salisbury
Presbyterian
Hyattsville
Charles Wood
Hope H. Barrell
Kent County School Board
Dublin
Harford County
William McFadden
Alice Miller
Tome Institute
Port Deposit
Leslie Henry
Elkton
E. B. George
Union
A. B. Davidson
First Regiment
Ross
United States
Prospective Applicants Seek Shirt Factory Jobs
Short advertisement requests addition of the speaker’s name to the list of prospective employees for a new shirt factory. Includes the name, age, and address blank placeholders.
Unitarian Church Hosts Plan Amid Motor Commission Opposition
The plan to consolidate the automobile and roads commissions faces political pushback even as it promises state savings. Separately, the Baltimore Chesapeake and Atlantic and the Maryland Delaware and Virginia Railway announce that most steam boat lines will halt service on April 1, issuing notices to agents.
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Charles and
Franklin Streets
Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Railway Companies
City Announces Ballot Printing Bid Cutoff
Bids for printing ballots and supplies for the city primary election are due by 9 30 a m February 28 1916 at the City Clerk office. Specifications available at the same office. A W Straub City Clerk Advertisement Feb 24 11.
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A. W. Straub
Pleads Not Guilty of Murder in Maryland Case
John Brown, a Black man, indicted for the murder of Susan Dixon, an elderly white woman, at her Rohrersville area home the day before Christmas. he pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Judge Keedy.
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Hagerstown
John Brown
Susan Dixon
Rohrersville
Chrismas
Keedy
Arthur H. Amick Seeks City Council Nomination
Arthur H. Amick, current commissioner of finance, presents himself as a strong businesslike candidate for city council. He pledges strict economy and a business administration while serving as commissioner of finance and promises to serve the whole city in the duties of his future office.
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Arthur H. Amick
Amick
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State Tax Commission
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Commission On Uniform
National Committee On Uniform Legislation
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Senor Menocal
G. W. Mundord
Charles M. Schwab
Sparrows
Tabernacle
Baltimore
Cumberland Laundry
Mechanic St
Automobile
Cyril B. Geare
Cumberland
Shirey and Hawkins’ Drug Store
Jos
Council
A. H. Amick
Finance
Holtzman’s
Edison Mazda
Edison Electric Illuminating Co
North Liberty ST
First Church of Christ Scientist
Cumberland, Md
Christian Science BY
Virgil D. Strickler
Mother Church
Boston
Massachusetts
City Hall
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Siebruatp
Ades
Crystal
Columbia Records
Casey
Grafanolas
Victrolas
J. P. Wiesel
Baltimore ST
Hummeilshime Dental
Frederick Street
Buick
Glisan
Co-77
Third National Bank Building
J. H. Holzshu & CO
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