Cunningham to Run for State Comptroller in Westminster Ticket
John H. Cunningham, cashier of the Farmers' and Mechanics' National Bank of Westminster, was chosen by the Republican State Organization to run for state comptroller. Cunningham, 44, a Westminster businessman, is active in local industry and Republican politics, with leadership roles in utilities and gas companies, and is married.
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Westminster
John H. Cunningham
Rrepublican
John J. Hanna
Col
Rouzer
Phillps Lee Gainsborough
Balti
John (. Motter
Western
Maryland
Hanna
Cunningham
Cunningham J
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ National Bank of Westminster
Reading
Western Maryland College
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Consolidated Public Utilities Company
West- Mister
Gas, Electric and Water Companies
Gas and Electric Company
Winchester
Westminister
Carroll County
Governors, Morris, Soper, Cunningham In Disappointed Race
Politicians disappointed as the retirement of Colonel Rouzer from the race dampens organization plans. Soper, former assistant United States district attorney, serves Attorney General with Morris 4 and John H. Cunningham as Comptroller.
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Colonel Rouzer
Keet
Boy Scouts Defended Against Socialist Attack
The Boy Scout movement replies to Socialist State convention resolutions accusing it of being militaristic. The commission asserts Scouts educate youth, build discipline, and foster citizenship with nonmilitary, peaceable activities. It notes support from Senator Carroll, the President, and many municipalities while condemning the socialists for misreading their literature.
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Boy Scout Movement
Socialist State Convent
Boy Scout Commissioner’s Office
Boy Scout
America
Boy Scout Plan
Boy Scouts
United States
Carroll
Congress
Socialist State Convention
Fox Scout Compassioner
England
Boy Scouts Movement
Boys’ Brigade
International Socialist Movement
Socialist critique sparks debate on Boy Scouts influence
The passage cites Socialist party objections to the Boy Scouts, arguing the movement could corrupt youths by shaping them to resist labor causes and potentially turn against their own class during strikes or labor troubles.
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Socialist Party
Boy Scouts Movement
Progressive Democrats Endorse Blair Lee for Maryland Governor
The Progressive Democratic Association of Maryland endorsed Senator Blair Lee of Montgomery County for the Democratic nomination for governor. A three member committee will publish reasons for supporting Lee, with the August 29 primary date noted. Some members opposed endorsing any candidate, including Edgar Allan Vo and Senator Gorman.
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Maryland
Blair Lee
Montgomery County
Progressive Democratic Association of Maryland
Democratic Voters of
George B Skinner
Walter L Denny
George F Obrecht
Clarence K Bowe
W. Cabell Bruce
Iside
Gorman
Warfield
B Howell Griswold
Edgar Allan Voe
George Morrison
Lee
Indorsement of Senator Lee by the Association
The committee endorsed Lee for Senate with Governor Crothers not seeking renomination. W Cabell Bruce and W L Marbury supported Lee as President Gambrill presided. Former Mayor Barry Mahool, present at the meeting, was suggested for the Second district seat but declined. Notables present included former Governor Warfield and others.
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Lee
Crothers
Messrs
W. Cabell Bruce
W. L. Marbury
Senator Lee
Stephen W. Gambrill
Mahool
Senate
Barry Mahool
George B. Skinner
Frederick C. Weber
Clarence P Bowie
George F Obrecht
Walter L. Denny
Trees Planted by Railroads by Pennsylvania Railroad Company
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company reports planting over 1,000,000 trees this season, totaling 3,400,000 in three years to ensure timber and cross ties. Of this year’s crop, 983,000 were red oak, with 714,000 pin oaks and various other species. Cross ties demand nearly 400,000 annually, prompting yearly harvests from 50,000 acres and creosote treatment to extend wood life. A Massachusetts woman complains of high prices for longevity.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Governors Confession May Be His Sacrifice for Democratic Cause
Maryland Governor Crothers declares he will not run for a second term, framing his decision as a sacrifice to the party. He praises party pledges, condemns legislative economy failures, defends party unity, and urges supporters to back policies over individual ambition at a crucial preconvention moment.
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Crothers
Gorman
Senate
Lee
Hiad
Hintanh
Lutve
Ruppert
Taft Visits Mountain Lake Park Maryland
President Taft spoke on international peace to about 6000 people in Mountain Lake Park auditorium. The trip featured a ceremonial arrival via a special train from Piedmont, W Va, with bands from Keyser and Oakland. Taft urged Senate ratification of peace treaties and called for moral support from churches in promoting permanent peace.
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Patt
Mountain Lake Park
Piedmont
W. Va
Keyser
Ontland
Garrett County
Taft
Senate
United States
Zemmo Skin Treatment Ad Promises Soothing Relief
An advertisement touts ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP for tender face and neck after shaving, pimples, blackheads, and scalp diseases. It claims guaranteed relief from soreness and itching and promotes toilet use. Sold by druggists and in Frederick by J. A. Williamson on North Market Street.
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Frederick
J. A. Williamson
North Market Street
Sues Rey Prettyman in Civil Suit Over Clergy Dispute
Warrenton church officials advertise sale of the new church and parsonage after Rev F J Prettyman was served notice to appear in a civil defamation case involving Rev Dr J O Knott. Knott, former Trinity M E pastor, appealed an ecclesiastical ruling while Prettyman declined to discuss the matter.
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Warrenton
F. J. Prettyman
Washington
Methodist Ipiscopal Church
South
Soret
Pituguiel Cuully Va
J. O. Knott
Trinity M. E. Church
Washington, D. C
Prettyman
Knott
Watt
Eleip
Miss Crail
Atlanta
Georgia
Collins Denny
Kafott
Conference of the Church
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Col. Rouzer
Barkeyes
Market St. Frederick
G. O. Paxson
Edw. C. Cowling
Sacha
Harcourt-Cunard
Exer Sereemermerne Mfcglewis Harcourt
Harcourt
Cunard
Sir Robert Harcourt
London
Marjorie Cunard
Robert Vernon Harcourt
Miss Cunard
Samuel Cunard
Mr. Harcourt
House of Commons
Democratic Association
Dae- Baertitt
John J. Hurst
Frank
John F. Willams
Massachusetts
Detroit Free Press
Howe
Public Service Commission
President Taft
Mt. Lake Park
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ohler’s Grove
Taneytown
aTait
Sues Rey, Prettyman
J. C. Knott
Supreme Court of the District
Chamberlain
Milady Fair
Ako
H.R. Flautt
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