Editorial on German Americans and Farmers Day in May
A Philadelphia Press editorial voices pro German American sentiment, condemning the Kaiser and praising peaceful Germans. It urges a statewide Farmers Day celebration on May 29 at the Agricultural College and Experiment Station to honor farmers and promote practical agriculture, noting strawberry production regions and a telegraphic market news service.
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Philadelphia
Germany
Agricultural College and Experiment Station
Referendum Endorsed by Great Men in Editorial Note
A reader to the JOURNAL cites opinions on the Referendum and Initiative, recalling Swiss reform and quotes from Wilson, Roosevelt, and Shafroth. The letter argues these tools bring government closer to the people, contrasting it with traditional representative methods.
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Switzerland
Igil
Wilson
Roosevelt
Shafroth
Colorado
Referendum as a check on war and popular government
In a May 18 1915 letter Jackson E. Ralston of Hyattsville Md argues that the Referendum empowers public discussion and collective decision making. He praises direct popular government to influence state actions and restrain hostilities, urging continued civic education and turnout.
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Maryland
Jackson EE Ralston
Hyattsville, Md
Tesla coil created by Mesick in Hawaii showcased
An electrical apparatus by KK S Mesick of Hawaii, built at Des Moines Highland Park College of Engineering, converts 110 volt house current to several hundred thousand volts for a pulsing Tesla coil. It promises safe wireless lighting and demonstrates Hawaii’s engineering prowess beyond agriculture. The article blends multiple topics across science, law, and public policy in a single page.
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Sing Sing
KK. S. Mesick
Hawaii
Highland Park College of Engineering
Des Moines
Iowa
Young Mesick
Pennsylvania Railroad
Chesapeake Bay
Eastern Shore Development Company
Agricultural Department
Anne Arundel County
J. Edward Addicks
Republican Party
Delaware
United States Senate
Ludlow Street
New York
Gubernatorial Contest Shapes Up In Maryland Primaries
County friends of Blair Lee express confidence as Baltimore city Democrats lean toward him after past losses. The News cites strong Lee support and The Sun notes city swings to Lee. Harrington backers claim county support may nominate him despite city opposition, with Western and Eastern Shore counties on Harrington. Linthicum campaigns statewide and may join Lee forces in a triangular primary race.
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Blair Lee
Baltimore City
Baltimore
Lee
Sun
Harrington
Linthicum
Epworth League elects officers at Trinity annual meeting
Epworth League members at Trinity elected officers led by President Mrs Helen Wright and several vice presidents including T L Wiltin Miss Sallie Brown and Mrs Elizabeth Wagner Ralph Melson is 4th vice president Edward Bowman is secretary and R J Hastings treasurer J F Melson serves as chorister. Several locals attended Bridgeville High School baccalaureate and commencement events while Victor Reed returns home from Baltimore University Hospital after surgery. Farmers report corn planting completion aside from strawberry beds and strawberry shipments with scarlet clover hay yields low and beach fishing disappointments.
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Trinity
Epworth League
Helen Wright
T. L. Wiltin
Sallie Brown
Elizabeth Wagner
Ralph Melson
Edward Bowman
R. J. Hastings
J. F. Melson
Bridgeville High School
M. Church
Victor Reed
University Hospital
Baltimore
Queen Anna and Baltimore Week Highlights
Queen Anna and Mrs Roo H Hicks with daughter Helen spent the early week in Baltimore. The Ladies Aid of the M E Church South will hold a parcel post sale and Saturday market on the lawn of Mr Teli Smith on Saturday May 29. Miss Mildred Short and Naomi Holland visited Baltimore over the weekend. Mr and Mrs J Morgan hosted the Berge Sisters and Mrs Emma Cashe at supper Wednesday. Mrs M E Wilkinson has returned home after time in Baltimore. Mrs Francis Clark of Wilmington visited her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Rhodes.
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M. E. Church South
Teli Smith
Mildred Short
Naomi Holland
Baltimore
J.morgan
Berge
Emma Cashe
M. E. Wilkinson
Francis Clark
Wilmington
Charles Rhodes
Bethlehem social features many local residents
Misses Viola Corkran Cora Laura Mudge Isabelle Carroll Mildred Collins Mary Brodes Edna Rodgers Bertie Legates and Messrs Clinton Carroll Virgil Hall Edward Patchett were entertained by Miss Maude Harding on Wednesday. Maude Flarding married with friends to Hebron Sunday and spent the day with Miss Mamie Henry. Mamie Fredericks has returned home after a week with friends in Pennsylvania. A box social is held here this evening May 22. Clarabel Todd visits Baltimore relatives. Edna Rogers visits Mrs FE Hall. Census notes sixty pairs of English sparrows per square mile, about seven per two native birds, per the preliminary birds of the United States census.
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Viola Corkran
Cora
Laura Mudge
Isabelle Carroll
Mildred Collins
Mary Brodes
Edna Rodgers
Bertie Legates
Clinton Carroll
Virgil Hall
Edward Patchett
Johns Hopkins Entrance Examinations for 1915
Johns Hopkins University announces entrance exams for all departments at McCoy Hall in Baltimore on June 11 and September 21–24 1915 starting at 9 am Scholarships urged in June and applications now open. Engineering scholarships under Maryland law may be competitive. vacancies expected among several colleges and an at large pool. Applicants should contact the registrar for forms and details.
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McCoy Hall
Johns Hopkins University
Balttimore
Department of Engineering
Maryland
Baltimore City
Loyola College
Maryland Agricultural College
Mount St. Mary's College
Rock Hill College
St. John’s College
Washington College
Western Maryland College
Johns Iopkins University
The Baltimore Star Advertises Its NewsEmpire
The Baltimore Star, established 1908, promotes itself as the leading evening paper for Maryland. It touts extensive departments, illustrated content, first photographs of major events, two world news services, wireless equipment, and modern news gathering. One cent a copy, monthly and yearly rates listed, Felix Agnus listed as manager and publisher.
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Baltimore Star
Baltimore American
South
Maryland
America
The
Star
Democratic candidate appeals for Caroline sheriff nomination
A card from Charles E. Carroll dated April 8, 1915 asks Caroline county Democrats to help secure the sheriff nomination, pledges full-time service if chosen, and notes lifelong party loyalty. A second card from GLO. L. Jopp dated April 8, 1915 requests support for the County Commissioner nomination at the next Democratic primaries, stating lifelong Caroline county Democrat status and seeking friends’ assistance.
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Caroline County
Charles E. Carroll
Denton
Walter T. George announces sheriff candidacy
Walter T. George of Federalsburg Maryland announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff. He asks Democratic friends and acquaintances to aid his campaign after many earnest Democrats urged him to take this step. Adv m6.
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Caroline County
Walter T. George
Federalsburg
Reo Touring Car in good Fanning shape bargain
Nuttle Hardware Co presents a used Reo Touring Car described as in good running order with tires in good condition. Price listed at 150 dollars as a bargain from the Denton shop in Maryland.
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Reo
Nuttle Hardware CO
Denton, Md
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Roo H. Hicks
Helen
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Edna Rogers
FE. D. Hall
Felix Agnus
C.C. Fulton & CO
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Times
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Li Dsads
Schloss Bros. & CO
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Harvey Lee
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J. Je Stevens
Kemp Stevens
Minma County
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Orphans’ Court
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T. Wilson Annaral
George W. Breeding
George Gilbert Breeding
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Charles B. Warrison
John IH. Collins
Downes
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M. HO Downes
George S. Rairigh
Malinda E. Rairigh
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Bertha H. Hoxter
Roy Hoxter
Hannah Hoxter
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J. Charles
Harvey I. Cooper
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M. L. Beck & Bro
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Henry Clay Downes
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