Battlefield bill disappointment in Monocacy area
Local groups express dissatisfaction as a Senate bill funds only 35 000 to establish a national military park at the Monocacy battlefield site near the city. The measure, smaller than hoped, faces opposition while broader battlefield park efforts for Brices Crossroads and other sites are noted.
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Millard E. Pydings
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Senate Military Affairs Committee
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Congress
Secretary of War
Moore
Three Women Held for Stealing Ravensworth Antiques
Three women were arrested in Alexandria Virginia on charges of grand larceny tied to thefts from Ravensworth General Robert E. Lee’s historic mansion. Authorities recovered mainly white glass items as antiques identified by dealers who bought pieces recently. The suspects are Mrs. Evs Garland, Mrs. A. L. Minter, and her daughter Mrs. Jessie Disrpitts.
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Ve. Fed
Ravensworth
Robert E. Lee
Marion Lookis
Pairfax Road
Alezarxiria
Boling Lee
New York
Raveceworth
Evs Garland
A. L. Minter
Jessie Disropitts
Pershing Lands in France III with Flu
General John J. Pershing arrived at Cherbourg aboard the Leviathan and is reported to be suffering from influenza with fever. Dr. W. A. Galloway, president of the Historical Society of Greene County, Ohio, spoke on Historic Maryland at Hood College chapel, noting influential figures in shaping the Northwest Territory.
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France
III
Cherbourg
John J. Pershing
Leviathan
Weed College
W. A. Galloway
Historical Society of
Prohibition Debate Tests Bruce Reed in Senate Fight
The piece profiles Senator Bruce and Senator Reed, both veterans of the anti and pro prohibition camps, as they face party dynamics and dry pressure. Bruce, 68, champions personal liberty and long speeches against prohibition while Reed opposes the liquor lobby and keeps a broad political agenda.
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Bruce
Reed
Senate
Tressury Mellons
Washington
Hoover Abandons Boat and Heads By Auto to Miami Beach
President-elect Hoover disembarked from the houseboat The Saunterer at Punta Raggs Florida and started back for Alam Beach by car. Mrs Hoover remained aboard with Edison’s birthday party in Fort Myer as the 48 hour boat trip is canceled and a West Coast fishing cruise likely abandoned.
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Fla
Hoover
Alam | Beach
Fort Myer
Thomas A. Edison
Miami Beach
Second Sunday Movie Bill Ready for House
Annapolis February report notes a Sunday movie bill to legalize ten picture shows in Baltimore. John C. Lallan Baltimore city member introduced the measure and seeks city council approval. A Lincoln Day banquet draws Republicans to Hagerstown with speakers including Senator GuldsportagH and Congressman s, plus attendees from Frederick.
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John CG
Lallan
Baltimore City
Ami City
Baltimore
Lincotn
Hagerstown
Mawnie Hall
United States
Guldsportagh
Frederick
Edwin C. E. Austin James
Challes Icc
Elmer Brown
Welfare report notes jail conditions improved by reforms
The document describes bettered conditions despite crowded cells and inadequate sleeping arrangements. Prisoners faced sleeping on floors with scarce mattresses while authorities complained of limited pass access and the overall need for a thorough overhaul to boost morale.
Grading Begins on Carroll Parkway Extension
Grading work on Carroll Parkway between College Avenue and the Jefferson Street intersection started Monday. About two dozen men, aided by a steam shovel and a tank, will push progress as weather allows. Dirt removed will fill Baker Park lake and other needed areas. Unemployed men have sought city work, but the force is considered adequate.
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College Averue
Jefferson Street
Baker Park
Force Row
Japanese freighter appeals for help from Ugamak Island
A Japanese freighter Meiro Maru sent a wireless plea to Save our lives while aground on Ugamak i Island in the Aleutians. Bremerton naval radiators interrupted the call. The crew of about 25 is believed aboard as several ships nearby tried to assist. Meanwhile Kemp Town school records show January perfect attendance by several pupils and the lunch program uses a hot meal menu daily. A triangular debate featuring Hood College, American University and Weston is planned for Brodbeck hall.
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Wash
Ugimaki Island
Aleutian
Bremerton
Kemptown
Mary EB. Browning
Martha Hillery
Alice Mount
Lilian Burke
Windsor Mount
Raymond Burns
Warren E. Devis
Rea
Hood College
Brodbeck Hall
American University
Washington, D. C
Weston Marriage
Seal Westminster
Delegations Seek Road Improvements Before State Commission
Read groups from Arditsvive district Unionville and New Midway request road upgrades. Delegations heard from Toozury of Lime Liberty Urbana. They seek funding and construction at Peters and surrounding routes.
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Arditsvive
Unionville
Toozury
Limeom
Liberty Ami Urbana
Asx
Foch Suffering From Weakness After Poor Night
Paris February 12 AP reports Marshal Foch had a poor night and this morning doctors judged his condition stationary but very weak and tired. Dr Davenlere requested a full consultation of all physicians in the sickroom as the day began. Temperature noted at 103.4 with a pulse of 80.
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Paris
Marshal Foch
Davenlere
Degennes
Question Mark Flyers Land at Harrisburg Capitol
The Question Mark, flown by Major Carl Spatz, returned to Olmsted Field Middletown near Harrisburg today. The plane circled the capitol dome before landing at the Middletown air depot and then the pilots were presented to Governor Fisher and members of the House and Senate.
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Harrisburg
Carl Spatz
Olmsted Field
Middletown
Governor Fisher
House
Senate
U.S. ship fleet sale approved in Senate hearing
The Shipping Board announced acceptance of Paul W. Chapman Inc.’s bid for the Atlantic fleet of eleven ships including the Leviathan, totaling 75.952 million dollars. A dissenting board member’s opinion was also presented to the Senate Commerce Committee.
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Washington
Paul W. Chapman
Ine
New York
Senate Commerce Committee
Myers
Chapman
United States Lines
Leviathan
Chimney Fire Reported on Waller Street
A chimney fire occurred on Waller Street on Monday prompting a response from local fire crews. The incident caused emergency access disruptions but no injuries were reported at this time.
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Waller Street
Moncar Rite
Man Shot in Head as Akers Is Found Not Guilty
Court heard details of a shooting at the Lally home near Tiron in which Akers was shot in the head through a window during an argument with Brashears and Burdette. Brashears claimed self defense after Akers aimed at her husband, leading to Akers being wounded and Brashears later acquitted upon hearing. Other local cases included liquor and trapping violations and a resolved marital dispute.
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Pranhd
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Burdette
Reno
Harp
Burdetten
William F. Steiner
Kelly Lilly
Walter Ivelson
Near
Dickerson
Glenn H. Worthington
Maryland
Roy Meisinger
Creagerstown
Steiner
Justice Motter
L. H. B. Smith
Bartonsville
Ben Phebus
Smith
Beret
Russ Ritenogr
Ritenour
Cement mill bought for seven thousand five hundred
The Nel gan commission in Baltimore reveals a 7500 portable cement mill bought by the federal government and later turned over to the State Roads Commission, with a protest that it was worth 333,000. The tale includes contractor claims of a large cut from his contract in exchange for use of the machine.
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Baltimore
Nelgan Commission
State Roads Commission
John N. Matkall
House Apparent Favor Soldiers Bones Meets Unclear Text
The readable fragments describe a local house issue connected to soldiers bones with unclear details and fragmented names. No further verifiable context is present in the surviving text.
World Day of Prayer plans eyed by Frederick unions
Frederick officers and missionary society representatives met to plan the World Day of Prayer events. State executive bodies of the Women’s Interdenominational Missionary Union may attend an April spring meeting, previously held in Baltimore. Mrs. F. B. Sappen ton is state secretary. Frederick union officers include President Mrs. Raymond Stuwak and Treasurer Mrs. Henry H. Abbott.
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Missionry Societies
Brederickeltrches
Womeat
Interdenominational — Missionary Union
Baltimore
F. B. Sappigeton
Frederick
The
Frederick Union
Raymond Stuuwak
W. C. Mumm
Frank Suman
Henry H. Abbott
Fellowship of Prayer Lenten Devotions Published by News
The Fellowship of Prayer for 1029 runs Ash Wednesday February 13 to March 3. Rev Clarence H Wilson D D of New York authored this year’s devotional, with help from secretaries of evangelism from fifteen denominations. The aim is to deepen spiritual life and unity in worship during Lent.
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Fellowship of Prayer
Commission On Evangelism
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ i America
Clarence H. Wilson
New York
N. Y
National Council of the Congregational Churches
Glen Ridge
N. J
Wilson
Charles L. Goodell
Federal Council
Commission On Evangelism and
Firemen Find Murder and Self-inflicted Death in Ohio
Gallipolis Ohio February 12 Firemen answering a fire alarm found that a man Mr and Mrs O H Jones were shot by the husband then the wife killed herself The couple were 48 and 44 years old The children said the father had shown temper recently and fired after breakfast
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H. Jones
Secon
Jones
Pace
German Reichsbank chief says Germany cannot pay
Dr Hjalmar Schacht told the Young Committee of the Reichsbank that Germany cannot meet payments. The statement came as talks continued on reparations.
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Feo
Conda
Hialmar Schart
Reichsbank
Repa
Reps
Young Committee
Lily Langtry Actress Dies of Bronchitis
Noted actress Lily Langtry succumbs to bronchitis leaving a gap in stage circles. Reports indicate lingering illness and industry mourns her loss as theaters assess future performances.
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Lily Langtry
Coolidge To Leave In Afternoon March 4
A report notes that Coolidge will depart in the afternoon on March 4. Details about the location or purpose are limited in the available text.
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Coolidge
Pope Blesses Great Throngs at St. Peter's Balcony
The Pope in a red cape blessed a rain soaked crowd from the balcony of St. Peter's, his first blessing there since the pontificate began. The Belgian procession and cheering crowd showed reverence as rain fell, and officials noted the pope did not comment on church state Rome questions.
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St. Peter's
Pops
St. Pete
Montgomery County Considers Cemetery Location Rules
County commissioners in Silver Spring discuss reconsidering an ordinance governing cemetery locations after a burning ground proposal near Congressional Country Club. Hearings required, $25 annual license, and restrictions include distance from schools and wells, plus penalties for violations.
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Montgomery County
Lacey Shaw
Silver Spring
Cinic
Ording
WMC
Orphanage Admission Report From St Peters Death Notice
A brief notice from Pennsylvania records states Theodore R. Beib died suddenly at St Peters and was entered for the Rotman orphanage near Lettien. The documentation lists Orphanare as the amount involved and references local probate proceedings.
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We Ore
St. Petersas
Ita
Rotman
Lettien
Maryland School Repairs Projected Cost Details
A state committee recommends a 320? thousand dollar package for repairs at a Maryland school including laundry equipment and domestic science gear. Upgrades cover roofs, war barracks exterior woodwork, sewerage, and a new garage with emphasis on preserving historic buildings from the 1776 period. The proposed 20 thousand dollar appropriation targets urgent needs now with more funding to follow.
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Apnatius
Mhe
Jury verdict for Smith in wife’s bill suit at Circuit Court
Civil appeals disposed in a morning session before Judge John B. Lawman. Jesse N. Smith appealed two magistrate court decisions. first against the 10. P. Gennett Company for a bit over $68 for merchandise after his separation from Nile. Second case against Thomas M. Fox over a $100 claim with a $15 addi tion. Multiple names listed as jurors and court officers.
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Jesse N. Smith
Guy K. Motter
Smith
10. P. Gennett Company
Kbs
Nile
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Follo
John W. Grove
Charles ML. Hufer
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C. B. Jesse D. Stup
Walter P. Feaga
Lusher B. Dad
Maurice L. Rouzer
Elmer M. Powel
P. Freefer
Samuel W. Hoffman
Clayton D. Houck
W. Ernest Boyer
Thomas M. Fox
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