Law to curb defaming talk aims at protection of character
A proposed bill amends Article 27, Section 347 of the Path General Laws to punish uttering or repeating statements that damage another’s character. It carries fines from 100 to 500 dollars and up to two years in jail or the house of correction. Proponents say it will curb gossip, curb slander, and give redress where no law exists.
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Charlee W. Main
Mr. Main
Phea
Rotordus
Daliaht
Tim
Prine
House of Correction
Main
Devil's Race Course Near Pen Mar Described
In this excerpt H A Barnes of Pen Mar extols a natural wonder known as the Devil’s Race Course. He describes a broad stone pathway spanning the landscape, with stones weighing from hundreds of pounds to tons. Tradition and scientists speculate it may be the bed of an ancient river formed over a thousand years ago.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
H. A. Barnes
Pen Mar
Divilta
Birthday Party for Ralph Eichelberger
The Social World notes a birthday party for Ralph Eichelberger celebrating his eighth birthday on Saturday evening at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Eichelberger. Guests included Helen On, Manteera Oliver Shipley, Harry ar, William Douglass, George Hendrix, and others who enjoyed refreshments and cheerful company.
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Ralph Eichelberger
Cele Sted
Satur
Mra
J. Eichelberger
Darth
Helen
Ee Manteera
Oliver Shipley
Harry Ar
William Douglass
Iy George Hendrix
CARE OF HIGH-BRED FELINES
English cat fancier Mian BM. G. Decies shares grooming and feeding tips for high bred cats. Emphasizes cleanliness, proper bedding, weekly bed changes, antiseptic dusting, and regular brushing. Advises against stale or rich foods and promotes raw meat, fish, milk, and plain fare. Short and long haired cats need varying grooming, play outside, and dry sleeping boxes kept clean.
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Mian BM. G. Decies
Cate
Abe Wees
Futcher
Zakda
Mike Devies
Doara
Lemat
Naver
Washington County Local Option clash cited in Hagerstown meeting
State notes report a mass meeting in Hagerstown blaming Democrats for efforts to repeal the Washington County Local Option law. The piece also mentions train travel, Navy changes, a jailed ex-brakeman, school teacher issues, Loyal Order of Moose, and a coal land deal with a dam project on the Youghiogheny river amid Maryland and Pennsylvania interests.
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Philadelphia
Port
Boyer
United States Naval Academy
Midshipmen
J.C. Miller
Western Maryland
Hagerstown
Washington County
Democrata
Sear Laurel
Board of Commissioners
Waste Logton County
Hagertown
Frankl
Eliott
John §. Wareham
John WH. Ritner
Levin Stonebraker
Alexander Noi, Jr
Kendall
Garrett County
Confluence
Cumberland
Youghiogheny River
Purely Personal: Local Visitors and Returns
Miss Rose Stern makes a visit to New York with ten relatives. Dr P D Fahrney and Rev Dr Charles F Steck visit or stay in Baltimore and Washington. Col John R Rouzer of Thurmont travels for business. Marion Little visits Burkittsville relatives. A Kate Gittinger returns from Virginia. Mrs Susan Cunningham returns from Marine City area. Mrs Charles J Rethl returns from Washington. Mr and Mrs Guy Cronenburg travel to Baltimore for funeral of John A man. Rodericks and Mrs Ann Roderick return from Hagerstown. Mrs L F Ewald and family return from Washington. John K Rinehart of Peach Bottom near Port I. Mr and Mrs Jostue Atkinson return home.
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Rose Stern
New York
P. D. Fahrney
Baltimore
Charles F
L. M. Zimmerman
Hagerstown
L. F. Ewald
Eco
Wash
di Beingardoes
Naaigon Mes Woner
Norel
John K. Rinehart
Peach Bottom
Sear Port
Jostue Atkinson
East Third Street
New Submarine Mine Defense Near Race, Long Island Sound
General Murray reports the United States has developed submarine mines capable of defending harbors by allowing friendly vessels to pass while destroying enemy ships. Mines are group linked by electric cables with shore switchboards. touching a mine alerts operators and detonates the sequence. The system could seal harbor entrances rapidly, with details kept secret until war begins.
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Murray
United States Coast Artillery
Secretary of War
Long Island Sound
New York City
Algo
Kingdom Come
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
United States Army
United States
Murder by Gas Stove Bound Woman in Cincinnati
Neighbors smelled smoke and firefighters found Mrs. Alice Van Zandt dead on a kitchen gas stove with clothing soaked in oil and bindings about her neck and feet. Jease Van Zandt, her husband, is detained as police investigate a likely murder. The victim, a Cape May native, was connected to the Rutherford family and the remains will be transported for burial.
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Teldhy
Alice van Zandt
Jease van Zandt
Flo
Ore Department
Iire
van Zandt
Plim
Cape May
N.S
Josale A. van Zandt
George F. Rutherford
Alice Rutherford
Elmer Rutherford
Philadelphia
Horrible cruelty in Texas peonage system exposed
Stories of brutal cruelty in the Koppe plantation Burleson county and other sites reveal men and women beaten with a bat and strap, eyes gouged, some dying, as victims testify before the federal grand jury. 1600 to 2000 held in peonage last year. Arrests made. officials allegedly paid for deliveries. Griscom chosen as New York Republican chairman.
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Austin
Tex
Koppe
Burleson County
Joe Fuller
St. Joseph
Negraca
Nevaral
Rockefeller Precaution Aims to Foil Forgery of Signatures
Rockefeller tightens signature controls at Pocantico Hills estate to curb fraud. He now signs checks only when necessary, delegating to secretaries, with large monthly signatures covering departmental expenses and verified by superintendents. Ambergris found on Alabama coast valued for perfumery. pilot unaware until value revealed. Local sick list notes several residents under illness. News Want Ads promise results.
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John D. Rockefeller
Pocantico Hills
Tarrytown
N.Y
Rockefeller
Ambergris
Mobile
Ala
Gulf Beach
Lars Anderson
White
Rexall Oredilies promise risk free relief from costs
A Frederick Rexall Store advertises Rexall Oredilies as a safe cost reducing remedy for chronic constipation and related ailments. The note claims no risk to buyers and states the product is suitable for children and the elderly. It promotes Rexall Onees tablets priced at 10 cents for 30 and 25 cents for 30.
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Frederick
J. A. Williamen
Market Street
Pape's Diapepstin Promises Fast Stomach Relief
Advert reads that one dose relieves indigestion gas heartburn and headache by triggering digestive juices. Claims quick relief, no sour stomach or undigested food, and digestion restored within minutes. Priced at fifty cents per large case and urges readers to ask their druggist for a cure.
Watters and Murphy Tipping Bill Aims at DC District
Mava to Abotich tips reveal Rep Murphy of Milwaukee has introduced a bill to legalize tipping in the District of Columbia affecting waiters porters bellboys barbers and others. The measure proposes penalties for both giver and receiver and suggests reducing Irving costs if enacted. Also notes miscellaneous ad lines for quick watches and silver items.
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