Ritchie the Competent analyzes Maryland governor record
An independent observer lauds Governor Albert C. Ritchie for four years of steady work, high public standards, and broad civic cooperation. The piece cites aides like Emory L. Coblentz and Ezra B. Whitman, notes tax reduction and merit-system support, and argues Ritchie’s administration stands above peers with strong public service, fewer demagogic methods, and notable school and welfare reforms.
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Ritchie
Evening Sun
Maryland
Lewellys F. Barker
Emory L. Coblentz
Hugh H. Young
J. M. T. Finney
W. Mason Shehan
Wilam H. Welch
J. H. Mason Knox
Wilam Milnes Maloy
Ezra B. Whitman
Lewis M. Milbourne
Harvey L Cooper
J. Frank Harper
Vida Cullen
Frank J. Goodnew
W Bladen Lowndes
J. J. Nelligan
Joseph J. Hock
B. Howell
America
Albert 8. Cook
Baltimore County
Cook
Charles D. Gaither
Board of Welfare
William Milnes Maloy
Ezza Whitman
Public Service Commission
John N. Mackall
Proclamation announcing Maryland constitution amendment proposal
Governor Albert C. Ritchie proclaims the 1922 Chapter 281 act adding Section 31A to Article 4, proposing a constitutional amendment to be voted on November 6, 1928. The proclamation orders publication in multiple newspapers and details election procedure and dates.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
State of
Baltimore
Supreme Bench
General Assembly
Albert C. Ritche
Annapolis
Albert C. Ritchin
Philip B. Perlman
Governor Ritchie as reform candidate in Maryland
The article praises Albert C. Ritchie and Governor Armstrong for clean administration despite criticisms. It argues the value of appointment stability, warns against exclusive legalist reforms, and supports Ritchie’s reform potential and practical politics. It compares Ritchie’s experience and drive to other nominees, noting his high capacity and honesty.
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Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
Alexander Armstrong
Republic Gang
Ritchie
Unclear fragment on governance and leadership reasoning
Fragment discusses keeping a leader in office to continue reform. It argues genuine government stock-taking and change for the better, claiming returning him is common sense and that political storms should not turn Maryland into a royal principality.
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Maryland
The Detroit Public Library's New Building Draws Crowds
Assistant librarian notes visitors come to the Detroit Public Library to see the new building and meet friends while others seek genealogy through available tables to learn if they are descended from ancient kings and queens.
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Detroit Puble Library
Queens
Detroit News
Thoughtful fringe fashion revival noted
Thought for the Day notes that not doing good can affect mood. An old England fashion of short forehead fringe is recalled. The Daily Express claims Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon revived the fringe, about an inch above the eyebrows, reflecting changing style.
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England
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Dally Express
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