French Marquis Explains France’s Stand in War
Marquis de Chambrun writes for United Press explaining France’s refusal to wage propaganda in neutral America. He argues the Allied cause rests on justice, law, and shared republican ideals, praising American sympathy for liberty and condemning German aggression and violations of treaties.
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William Philip Simms
United Press
Paris
New York
Marquis de Chambrun
Ign Affairs
General LaFayette
Ieaf
George Washington
United States
France
Margaret Rives Nichols
Bellamy Storer
Armeg
America
la Fayette
Atlantic
Pacific
Abraham Lincoln
Iberty
Areu
Catholic Educators Meet Opens Twelfth Annual Convention
In St. Paul Minnesota Archbishop Ireland celebrated pontifical mass at the new cathedral to open the twelfth annual Catholic Educational Association convention. Delegates include presidents and professors from Catholic colleges, clergymen and lay educators, and women from religious orders. Bishop Shahan called the gathering to order and opened proceedings before sectional conferences on colleges seminaries parochial schools and related work.
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St. Paul, Minn
Catholic Educational Association
Ireland
Thomas J. Shahan
Catholic University At
Washington
Association
National Editorial Association Opens 30th Convention in Los Angeles
Editors from across the United States and Canada gather in Los Angeles for the National Editorial Association annual convention with three days of papers on editorial and news writing and discussions on press public relations. Mayors, presidents, and educators welcome attendees as sessions begin.
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Los Angeles
Cal
National Editorial Association
United States
Canada
San Diego
San Francisco
Rose
F. W. Richardson
California Press Association
B. O. Bliven
School of Journalism
University of Southern California
L. C. Crampton
Lapeer
Clarion
G. Kk
Denver
Dry Bill to Stop Liquor Sale May 18
Maryland Anti-Saloon League pushes a statewide prohibition bill. It proposes a special election in September 1916, with a May 1 1918 cutoff for liquor sales and defines penalties for manufacturing selling and distributing intoxicants without a license.
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Maryland
Anti-Saloon League
General Assembly
General Assembly of Maryland
First Woman Doctor Joins German Army
Berlin reports Mrs Professor Dr Grete Schueler Helbing a renowned civilian surgeon was named staff doctor of the guard corps regiment. She is described as the first military doctor in the German army.
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Berlin
Grete Schueler-Helbing
Guardi de Corps
Schueler Ibing
Fine New Hostelry Invites Tourists
The Rush House at Addison Pennsylvania on the old National Pike, 39 miles west of Cumberland, opens tomorrow for tourists and the traveling public. A new modern building run by James Rush, it will cater to automobile parties. Addison lies a short two hour ride from Cumberland with same evening return options. Engagements by telephone.
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Rush
Addison
Old National Pike
Cumberland
James ¥. Rush
Double execution set for Friday at Moundsville prison
Permits issued for the Friday evening execution of William Thomas and William Stewart at the West Virginia State Penitentiary in Moundsville. Both men, Negro inmates, face death for separate murders. Warden limits witnesses to those with legal right, likely fewer than in prior executions.
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Moundsville
W. Va
Willian Thomas
William Stewart
State Penitentiary
Thomas
Criminal Court
Ohio County
Stewart
Fwlice Wiliam Shires
Roncever
White
William A Huster Declares Candidacy for Alleghany County State's Attorney
William A Huster of Cumberland announces his candidacy for State's Attorney in Alleghany County. He seeks support from Republican voters in the upcoming primary elections.
William C Walsh Seeks Democratic Nomination for State's Attorney
William C Walsh of Cumberland Maryland announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for State's Attorney and asks Allegany County citizens for support in the upcoming primary.
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Allegany Courtly
William C. Walsh
Fuller Barnard Jr for Allegany State's Attorney
Candidate Fuller Barnard Jr announces his run for State's Attorney of Allegany County, seeking Democratic primary support from all citizens and outlining his candidacy and qualifications.
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Fuller Barnard, JR
Allegany County
John J Price Seeks Republican Primary Support
County Commissioner candidate John J. Price of Frostburg Maryland appeals to Allegany County voters to back him in the Republican primaries. He asks for support from all voters in the county.
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John J. Price
Allegany County
Henry Fresh Announces Candidacy for Allegany County Treasurer
Henry Fresh declares his run for County Treasurer in Allegany Republican primaries and seeks voter support from all electors. He frames the bid as a campaign for county financial stewardship and accountability.
Wedding of Genevieve Clark and James Thomson in Bowling Green
Guests arrive for the ceremony at 4 PM in the rose garden at Honeyshuck the Clark home. Rev Robert Sherman Boyd will officiate with eight bridesmaids and Paul Thomson as best man Bennett Clark among ushers. Speaker Champ Clark will give his daughter away.
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Bowling Green
Genevieve Clark
Champ Clark
James M. Thomson
New Orleans
Honeyshuck
Robert Sherman Boyd
Miss Clark
Paul Thomson
Bennett Clark
Speaker Clark
Sts Peter and Pauls Picnic with Rides and Dinners
The annual Sts Peter and Pauls cat picnic offers Coaster Ferris Wheel Merry go round dancing novelties and refreshments. Ladies serve famous dinners and suppers with ample shelter from sun or rain. Street car service available. No fireworks on grounds. July 25 26 29 July 1 3 advertising copy.
Allegany County Commissioner Race Mentioned in Brief
A fragment mentions John G. Merrbach in relation to Allegany County Commissioner politics and voter outreach.
McFarland Seeks Allegany Sheriff Nomination
A campaign note urges voters to support Peter C. McFarland in the Republican primary for Allegany County Sheriff, asking for backing in the election.
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Peter C. McFarland
Candidacy Announced for Allegany County Treasurer
Acknowledges pursuit of the office of County Treasurer of Allegany County subject to Democratic Primaries. Seeks support from all Democratic voters and party members.
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Allegany County
Henry Fresh
All Aime
Republican Primary Bid Seeks Voter Support
A candidate for the office of a member to the House of Delegates announces a campaign tied to the Republican primaries and respectfully requests support from all voters.
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House of Delegates
Candidacy Announcement for Judge of the Orphans' Court
A candidate declares intent to seek Republican nomination for Judge of the Orphans' Court, subject to upcoming primaries, and asks for support from voters and party members.
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Orphans Court
the Orphans Court
Ames Patterson
Orphans’ Court
John B
Republican Nation
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