International law and Wilson era scrutiny in 1915 era
Editorial notes urge strong adherence to international law after German submarine warfare. Judge George Gray defends the Hague conventions and calls for U S resolve, while President Wilson’s policy gains support. Reports show rising business activity, crop forecasts, and political strength for Wilson within the Democratic Party as fears over Lusitania fade into caution about wartime hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gray
Delaware
International Permanent Court of Arbitration
America
Gray
The
Hague
Wilson
United States
Democratic National Committee
Washington
Lusitania
National Capital Flags Celebrate 138th Anniversary
Thousands of American flags floated over Washington as patriotic ceremonies marked the 138th anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes. President and cabinet members joined officials and citizens in events across executive departments, schools, and churches, urging duties to country amid foreign policy tensions with Germany over the Wim P. Fyre sinking. Gen. Carranza proclaims civil rule in Mexico and Villa sends notes advocating a peace union, while Washington weighs the administration’s stance and possible settlement with Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Congress
United States
Germany
Wim. P. Fyre
Printz Eiitel Friedrich
Berlin
Mexico
Carranza
Villa
Wilson
Washington
Weller and Governor Clash in Maryland Party Rift
Readers see a heated GOP duel as Chairman Weller backs Governor Goldsborough’s run for governor while supporters accuse rivals of ingratitude. The dispute centers on past favors, political allies, and whether the governor still commands strength. The fate rests with Maryland Republicans as they head to primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weller
Goldsborough
Chairman Weller
Jackson
Republican Party
Taft
Chicago
Maryland
June storm forecasts and celestial events set period peaks
Hicks’ forecast places the second regular storm period near June 14 with spans 12 to 17, and the reactionary period on the 19th and 21st. A third regular storm window centers June 25 covering 23 to 28, while lunar perigee on the 25th and planetary alignments Mercury, Saturn on the 28th, culminate June 25 to 27 as Earth nears aphelion July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Mercury
Earth
Saturn
In Loving Remembrance of Grover C Porter
Obituary tribute from his mother Mrs Ge Porter marking the death on June 20 1912 three years prior. A somber reflection expresses missing him and the pain of loss with a faith filled note of peace and memory. See stock listings for Brown and John Deere carriages at W H Hollis & Son Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover C. Porter
Ge Porter
W. H. Hollis & Son
Preston
Brown and
John Deere
Lloyd ‘Turner
Lloyd Turner
Lloyd
Webster Literary Society
Lloyd's
Federalsburg
Closing Chautauqua draws crowds and strong support
The final Chautauqua days proved popular with seven hundred season tickets sold for 1916 and guarantors signing the contract. Highlights included Rev Gann Westerfield and Dr Harmon sermons, Mrs Maud Ballington Booth addressing Saturday, and Dr Thomas E Green’s lecture on the burden of nations with Peace Society ties. The Elkton News praised the series, and a remembrance note honors Lloyd Turner, a gifted student and leader who died, with a large community turnout at his funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon
Maud Ballington Booth
Ballington Booth
The
Volunteers of America
Dent
Thomas E. Green
Chicago
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
American Peace Society
Green
Christ
United States
Japan
Mauritania
Lusitania
Europe
Dr. Green
Survey Details Largest Single MD Landholder In A Century
A survey of 50 farms owned by the late William Mc Kenney of Centreville reports 15,722 acres. This volume likely marks the largest private landholding in Maryland in a century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKenney
Centreville
Maryland
Public Sale of Valuable Real Estate Under Mortgage
Public sale of land in Caroline county Maryland under a power of sale from Lewis Haverkamp and Mary Haverkamp to Provident Savings Bank of Preston. The lot lies in the Fourth Election District on the Medford's Wharf to Poplar Neck road, about fourteen acres, two roods and fifteen perches, with a two story dwelling and outbuildings. Sale between 2 and 4 pm at the Denton court house door to highest bidder. Terms one third cash. balance January 1 1916 with interest. possession August 1 1916. title papers at purchaser expense. T Alan Goldsborough, Assignee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Haverkamp
John George Haverkamp
Annie K. Haverkamp
Provident Savings Bank
Preston
Maryland
T. Alan Goldsborough
Caroline County
Court House
Denton
Medford’s Wharf
Poplar Neck
Mary Haverkamp
Eugene Douglass
Liber L. H. G
Orphans’ Court
R. J
Annie M. Bordley
Harvey L. Cooper
K. S
Deor
Alexander Bright
Gale
Robert S. Clark
Oscar Clark
Liber J. K. S
Tuckahoe Neck
Sparklin’s Mill
Thawley’s Chapel
Harry S. Clark
Clement Drake
Martha Beauchamp
Wright Brothers
J. W. Clark
John A. Dragoo
John T. Carter
W. Brewster Deen
Liber J. K.S
Greensboro
State of
Andrew Covey
Federalsburg
Two Johns
Henry’s Wright
Dean Industry
Nichols
John B. Imler
Griffith’s Branch
Francis Nichols
School House
School Commissioners
M. E. Church
Thomas Christopher
Samuel F. Nichols
Senah Nichols
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Centor Journal
Howard Melvin
H. Johnson Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
Federal Crop Reporting Board
James J. Hill
Anlaiye
J. G. Gann
H. A. G. Westerfield
T. O. Crouse
A.D. Harmon
Elkton
Samuel G. Noutile Denton, MD
Samuel G. Nottlre
Telephone
Ocean City, Maryland
N. O. Chan
Ocean
J. M. Ameb
J. H. Nichols & CO
A. J. HH. Nichols & Co
Schloss Bros. A CO
Baltimore
New York
Palm Beach
Ktechlces
Panama
Selby
Bion
Crossett
Excelsior
Clothiers
Annie M. Wilkinson
William H. Wilkinson
Samuel C. Wilkinson
Carpine County
Arvey L. Cooper
James Temple
Hobbs
Aid
Allen
Sam
Allen S Olmstead
le Roy
N.Y
AL. Olmstead
LeRoy
Humphrey
Hillsboro
Ridgely
John W. Clark
Davis’ Carriage Paints
Thompson Hardware & Supply Co
Hillsboro, Maryland
H. Downes Denton
Concord Campmeeting
H. T. Nuttle
Smith Good
Arden
Second Street
Basclenston
Marc Bryant
James A. Nichols
Solomon S. L. Smith
Liber J. Kh. S
Fred R. Owens
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