Governor loses Humphreys but gains Sen Mathias
Baltimore dispatch reports Governor Goldsborough loses Marion A. Humphreys who aligns with Sen O B Weller for the Republican gubernatorial nomination while Mathias of Frederick County promises support for the Governor. The shift follows Humphreys joining the Weller camp and managing Peninsula campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
Sen
Mathias
Baltimore
Goldsborough
Marion A. Humphreys
Mr. Humphreys
San Francisco
O. B. Weller
State Roads
Weller
William P. Jackson
Mr. Jackson
John P. T. Mathias
Frederick County
Senator Mathias
Andrew Ramsay
Cumberland
State Roads Commission
Laban Sparks
Baltimore County
United States
John F. Langhammer
Indictments Hit Indiana Politicians in Primary Scandal
Indianapolis June 22 Thomas Taggart Democratic National Committeeman Mayor Bell Police Chief Perott and over a hundred Indiana politicians were indicted by a grand jury for conspiring to commit felonies tied to the county primary registration and election. Most defendants are Democrats and more indictments are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart
Bell
Perott
Indiana
Escapes One Death to Meet Another
Raymond V. Lancaster, 25, brakeman for the Baltimore & Ohio, was killed near Wildwood station while attempting to couple two cars. A newspaper clipping in his pocket recalled a similar accident near South Connellsville a year earlier. He was taken to the McKeesport hospital but did not survive.
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Raymond V. Lancaster
Connellsville
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Wildwood
Imost
South Connelisville
McKeesport
Prominent Baptists Expelled Over Dancing and Cards
In Huntington, West Virginia, June 22, prominent members of the First Baptist Church were excommunicated after a tempestuous meeting that debated dancing and card playing. Church doctrine deems these amusements sinful and despite warnings, the members refused to give them up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
First Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Fairmont district approves $100000 road bond issue
Fairmont district in West Virginia voted to approve a $100,000 road bond issue to finish work already begun with $400,000 spent on improved highways. The bond vote was 1,587 for and 428 against. With $500,000 total expenditure, the district will have 26 miles of paved roads.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Railway Mail Clerks Convene in San Francisco Convention
Rail way mail clerks from across the country meet in San Francisco for their annual convention. The organization and the women's auxiliary hold annual sessions as part of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Blackiston will directs sales to friends and specific bequests
The will of the late David James Blackiston filed in Orphans Court orders executors Albert A. Doub and Richard B. Bell to sell or gift household goods to personal friends, destroy what cannot be given away, and make specific cash bequests to several women. It also details bequests to R. S. Bell, John B. Doub, and Elizabeth H. Tinker, with real estate, coal lands, and oil leases to be managed by the executors who receive six percent commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David James Blackiston
Orphans’ Court
Albert A. Doub
Richard 8
Bell
Priscilla Annan
Margaret Annan
Louise Randolph Washington
Elton Sigourney
Bristol
Mass
Violet Richmond
Evelyn Claybrook
Dorothy Tinker
Green Ridge
R. S. Bell
John B. Doub
A. H
George P. Blackiston
Elizabeth H. Tinker
William M. Tinker
Mr. Blackiston
Maryland
Mineral County
W. Va
Garrett County
Texas
Fuller Barnard, Jr
Grover J. Donahue
William A. Huster
Bride’s Bath murder case opens at the Old Bailey
London witnesses recount George Smith a 43 year old accused of drowning three of his six wives in a bathtub to claim life insurance proceeds. Smith shouted not guilty as Prosector Rodkin opened the case describing him as the Bluebeard of Modern times. Women in the gallery await details of the case.
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London
Kaiser's health safeguarded with German precautions
Amsterdam reports from Berlin describe elaborate steps to keep the Kaiser from illness. Physicians and nurses accompany him on fronts, daily disinfection and sanitation surround his temporary home, and visitors are strictly barred to prevent contagion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
New York
Berlin
Shoe Dressings Costly for One Shopper
A short tragic note on dressing costs. One girl bought four pairs of buckskin dressings in black white tan and navy for a total of one dollar. The purchase did not cover dressings for her other shoes.
Anniversary of War and Wagner in Cleveland
Germans in Cleveland join a large city celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the 1813 war of liberation against Napoleon and the centenary of composer Richard Wagner. A combined chorus from German societies performed both American patriotic songs and German pieces as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Cleveland
Napoleon the Great
Richard Wagner
Victim of Coal Oil Still in Danger
Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Wentling and Atlee Wentling with Walter Edwards of Paw Paw visited Martinsburg on the way home from Hagerstown. They were summoned by the illness of Mrs. Gilbert Friend formerly Miss Wentling. Four weeks earlier she was severely burned by a coal oil explosion while trying to start a smoldering fire, and her condition remains grave. Mrs. Friend is the wife of the Western Maryland Railway division engineer and formerly lived in the city.
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O. B. Wentling
Atlee Wentling
Walter Edwards
Paw Paw
William Schad
Martinsburg
Hagerstown
Gilbert Friend
Miss Wentling
Friend
Western Maryland Railway
Barber Hailed for Sunday Work Fined in Tuesday Case
Constable John P. Turano arrested Tony Barcaro a barber for working on Sunday Justice Jacob B Humbird fined Barcaro five dollars plus costs Turano a barber says six days a week is enough and plans to arrest all violators under Sunday laws he comes across
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Turano
Tony Barcaro
Jacob B. Humbird
Turano
Ad Men Gather for Big Session at World Advertising Meet
Chicago June 22. A joint meeting of all departments opened the eleventh annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World at the Auditorium Theatre. The session began at 9 o'clock and was to continue about an hour before departments resumed work. Tonight Chicago members host a social with a show titled The Chicago Advertising Frolix at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Auditorium Theatre
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Chicago Advertising Frolix
Preparing Vegetables for Fresh Use
Gather vegetables before heat of day and use them soon after gathering. Green vegetables cook in salted water while roots cook in unsalted water. Pare all vegetables thinly except turnips. Cooking in an uncovered receptacle enhances flavor. Boil vegetables quickly and bring to boiling point. A pinch of baking soda or a few drops of lemon juice helps preserve color.
War colors fade from soldiers uniforms
The piece notes a nostalgic view of historical military dress with vivid colors like red, blue, gold lace, and Oriental influence. It laments the shift to drab browns and grays, framing modern warfare as a grim business focused on victory rather than show.
Martinsburg visitors and regional travel noted in personals
Martinsburg and nearby towns report a flurry of visits and departures. Names include Co H Lowry and Thomas J Lowry in Martinsburg, Clifford Edmundson with Eva Fuller of McKeesport, Mrs George Morris Fisher and son George Jr visiting Cumberland, and numerous Western Maryland Railway personnel and relatives traveling or visiting across towns. A Panama Expo trip by automobile is listed for Charles Adame and Eli Schilanske.
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H. Lowry
Martinsburg
Thomas J. Lowry
Clifford Edmundson
Eva Fuller
McKeesport
Cumberland
George Morris Fisher
George
RR. Clayton
Mast Washington Street
Grafton
W. Raese
J. C. Raese
Davis
W. Va
Charles Adame
Hockingtown
Eli Schilanske
Thomas
Virginia Roberts
Washington Street
S. W. Caton
Western Maryland Railway
Graham Hardcastle
Boston
Cleveland Hicks
H. Bruce Scharf
Western Maryland
Gettysburg
Scharf
W. E. Ford
Voluntary Relief Department
Ford
Keyser
Bessie
Sarah Sloan
North Baltimore
Ohio
Margaret
Frances Sloan
Washington
Marshall Gephart
Helen Louise Gephart
Lawrence
Kan
Windsor
Fannie
Mary
Sarah Kitson
Messrs
Leslie Addleman
Frostburg
Leo Adlestein
Hagerstown
Pen Mar
Spinach Dish With Yolks And Daisy Decoration
Wash half a peck of spinach thoroughly. Wilt in a hot kettle, cook twenty minutes, then chop fine. Return to kettle with two tablespoons butter two tablespoons cream and pepper to taste. Mold in a hot bowl and unmold on round dish. Center with yolk of one hard boiled egg and daisy decorations from sixths of another egg. Triangles of toast frame the edge.
Food Facts and Daily Nutrition Need
The piece explains twofold food demand for body repair and daily energy. It lists beef cheese fish fowl eggs farina nuts beans dates macaroni rye bread mince pie and charlotte russe as protective foods and fats starch and sugar from pineapple butter cocoa bread and more as energy sources.
Soup Accompaniments And Garnishes From Mrs Rorer
Bread complements clear soups and macaroni soup. Parmesan tops macaroni soup. Celery radishes or olives suit meat soups. Crackers fit oyster clam or lobster soups. Croutons suit tomato pea lentil or bean purées. Large croutons suit chowder. Hard water crackers recommended with fish chowders.
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Rorer
Limited Baltimore excursions this month by railroad
Due to poor patronage the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will run only one excursion in July from the city on Sunday the 11th. Excursions between here and Pittsburgh will continue with trips from Pittsburgh to here on July 11 and 25 and one from here on July 18.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Here
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Social Club Outings and Dances Highlight Week
A flurry of gatherings fills the week with outings at Union Grove Allegany Grove and King's Grove plus dances at Carroll Hall Potomac Club and Mrs Gerrit Smith lawn. Public recitals and garden party speeches share the calendar with tea and punch duties and a civic club fundraiser.
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Carroll Club
Carroll Hall
Ladies of the Just Government League
Gerrit Smith
Maryland Avenue
Seleded
Edward Harris, Sr
William Menefee
James Cook
Arthur Menefee
Bay State Campaigners Warm Up Suffrage Efforts
Cold Massachusetts stirs with suffrage drive as Margaret Foley leads house-to-house canvassing averaging 1600 calls weekly. 35 meetings weekly precede 200 speakers enrolled by the Suffrage Speakers Bureau. Wellesley students join English Village Festival June 14 amid bright suffrage activity. President Wilson signs W. Burr Conger as Customs Collector for the Forty First District.
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Margaret Foley
Wellesley College
Massachusetts
Washington
Wilson
W. Burr Congwers
Forty First District
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Huster Declares Candidacy for Alleghany State's Attorney
William A. Huster announces his bid for State's Attorney of Alleghany County. He seeks support in the upcoming Republican primaries from fellow citizens across the county.
William C Walsh Declares Candidacy for State's Attorney
William C Walsh announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for State's Attorney seeks Allegany County citizens support at the primary.
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Nomin
Cttizens
Allegany County
Ciary
William C
Fuller Barnard Jr. Entices Democratic Primary Support
State's Attorney candidate Fuller Barnard Jr appeals to Allegany County residents to back his bid in the Democratic primaries. The attorney emphasizes experience and public service while urging citizens to participate in the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller Barnard, JR
Price announces run for Allegany County Commissioner
John J. Price announces candidacy for County Commissioner of Allegany County pending Republican Primary decision and asks voters for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Price
Allegany County
John G. Merrbach
John Barrady, SR
Henry Fresh Declares Candidacy for County Treasurer
Henry Fresh announces candidacy in Allegany County Republican primaries seeking support from all voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegany County
Henry Fresh
Sheriff Candidacy Filed in Allegany Republican Primaries
A candidate announces run for Allegany County Sheriff in the Republican primaries seeking voter support and backing from party members. The statement emphasizes respect and call for votes in the upcoming election.
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Tom Taggart
Blackiston
Mary Jane Blackiston
Chestertown
Barber
National Painless Dentists, Inc
Pat
Baltimore Street
Cumberland, Md
McCrory
Food Facts
S. T. Little Jewelry CO
Centre Street
The
Young People’s Society of the Zion Reformed Church
Union Grove
St. Paul's Lutheran Congregational
Allegany Grove
Queen City
Hay Street
Grove
Harry Funk
A. A. Gould
Amona
First Baptist Sunday School
Virgil Rice
Weber Street
Beatrice Holmes Lyckes
Class
Emmanuel Parish House
Ursuline Academy
King’s Grove
Civic Club
Potomac Club
D. P. Hartzell
Elizabeth Lowndes
Carrie Hinkle
Kingsley Church
Dorothy Roemer
Justice
Charles O. Roemer
South Lee Street
Sarah Saunders
Miss Slayer
Pittsburg
Miss Saunders
Lydia Millman
Slayer
Charles Hetzer
BAY State Campaigners
William C. Walsh
Henry
Frostburg, MD
House OF Delegates
J. W. S. Cochrane
James Chapman
Midlothian, MD
Orphans Court
James Patterson
the Orphans Court
Peter C. McParland
Lon
Peter C. McFarland
Robert E.king
Robert E. King
James H. Fuller
Henry A. Bachman
William Thompson
Lonaconing, MD
Ithereby
F. Smith and
Arthur F. Smith
Robert M. Hutcheson
John Farrady
James E. Crump
Ames E, Crump
James M. Conrad
B. Rees
Stburg
Republi
Theans’ Court
Aries
Caning
John B&b
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