Maryland Historian Defends Washington Nomination Theory
Historian H W Lawrerit Jr argues Thomas Johnson did nominate George Washington for commander in chief and that John Adams deserved credit for support. The article cites Edward S. Joe Laplaine and Mary land Historical Society sources, noting Adams may have declined formal nomination while aiding Washington's appointment.
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G.jergs Washington
Cate
Coolidge
H. W. Lawrerit ¢, Jr
Boston
Mucs
Thomas Johnson
Fredericks
George Washington
Charly Fickus
Maryland Historical Society
Maryland
Adarm
Continental Conserene
Mr. Fickus
England
Continental Congress
Moray
John Adams
Johnson
New International
Adama
Ashington
Washington
Congress
Adams
Schatf
Baltimore Clipper
James Johnson
Baltimore
General Washington
Jefferson
Samuel Adams
Governor Johnson
Virginia
Richard Henry Lee
United States
Free and Independent
Mr. Johnson
Storm Bursts Wilt Railroad Track and Floods Baltimore Area
A July storm of unusual intensity washed out 2.5 miles of Northern Railroad track between Bentley Springs and Freeland after the Seeneweee river rose. Trains were halted, service rerouted through Columbia and Havre de Grace, and 800 trackmen worked to repair the line. Lightning struck homes and the Towson courthouse roof collapsed, with records saved from the basement. Telephones and highways suffered widespread damage across Baltimore area and neighboring counties.
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Associated Prete
Baltimore
Choupdburst
Gerry
Bentley Bprings
Freeland
Ral
Feesland
Harrisburg
Shrewsbury
Northern Central
Harrisbury
Columbia
Perryville
Havre de Grace
Jurag Parkton
Parkton
Towson Court House
Baltimore County
Harford
Cecil
Carroll Counties
Dempsey to Fight Harry Wills in 1926 Clash
New York July 16 1925 promoter George L Rickard announced heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey has agreed to fight challenger Harry Wills. A formal contract was signed with the date left open. Rickard said the bout cannot be staged this year but should occur by September next year. Dempsey expressed willingness to meet Wills at any time.
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Associated Pros
New York
George L
Tax) Rickard
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Rickard
Dempsey
Wills
WIFE FILES WARRANT FOR DESERTION OF FRANK DAVIS
A warrant is sworn for the arrest of Frank Davis of Hagerstown, charged by his wife Anna Davis with desertion and nonsupport. She says he left for Florida from Baltimore Tuesday with another woman, planned to disappear, met the woman in Baltimore, and was to be taken to Jacksonville where federal charges may follow. She pursued him, saw him depart with the girl, then returned home and swore out the warrant.
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Frank Davis
Hageratown
Florida
Baltimore
Davis
Jacksonville
Hagerstown
Anna Davis
Toisa
Goodby
Virginia
Johnson
Adama
Philadelphia
Washington
Adams
Cradle of Liberty
Estates Left to Families in Wills Filed Here
Wills recorded with multiple family bequests and one charitable disposition. Notable estates include Johan William Perry House Urbana leaving three daughters as executrices. Eyler Estate to wife Emma Eyler. Elmer H. Doub estate to sister Bettie D Young. Niebaum estate divided among widow and children. Misa Mary Kussmaul estate largely to family with a life Home for the Aged trust and specific legacies to nephews nieces and a grandniece. Executrices named without bond.
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Register of Willets
Johan
William Perry House
Urbana
Annie’ Bella McElfresh
Margaret Estelle Newman
Asbritie
N. C
Lucy Ethel Hughes
Urebana
McElfread
Newman
Georges W. Peters
William Cad
Elmer H. Doub
Sarah Jane Nusbaum
Harry W. Nusbaum
Mollie G. H. Nusbaum
Virginia G. Nusbaum
Toney A. Nusbaum
Carria L. Nausbaum
Bessia V. Num ‘Baum
Ada K. Nusbaum
Mra
Fannie L. Kussmaul
Harry R. Ruse
Fannie L. Kusmaul
George H. Kusamaul
Harry R. Russ
Helen Kussmaul
Yall
Philip F. Kussmaul
California
William Kussmaul
Howard Kussmaul
Paul Kussmaul
Nellie Stoop
George H. Kussmaul
Blanche Kuawmatl
Mamie Thompson
Kate Miller
Nellie F. Ruse
Elizabeth F Ruse
Robert T. Ruse
Charles D. Doll
Arthur H. Doll
Fannie Kussman
Plenic On Heights Parish Event At Bradcock Heights
All Saints' church hosted its annual Sunday School plenic at Bradcock Heights on Wednesday afternoon. About 200 attendees enjoyed games and a supper, with younger children receiving tickets for merry-go-rounds and races in sack potato and bag events. A St Barnabas Mission plane on Windhengar will be held on Saturday.
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Heights
All Saints’ Church
Bradcock Heights
James
St. Barnabas Mission
Windhengar Ascreet
Miss Stauffer Improves After Suicide Attempt
Eleanor Stauffer, taken to Frederick City Hospital after an attempted self harm on Tats- Gay, shows considerably better condition than Wednesday when surgeons feared for her recovery.
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Stauffer
Eleanor Stauffer
Frederick City Hospital
Sttle Hope
Aged Man Fatally Struck By Truck While Chasing Hat
An elderly man about 78, identified as Bouck, was killed near Pearl Bargain House when crossing in front of a truck driven by Robert F. Pearl of Baltimore. He allegedly stepped into the path while attempting to recover his hat, suffering a skull fracture and broken neck. The driver attempted to avert the collision. an inquest was deemed unnecessary by Justice Bowers. Funeral arrangements were handled by M. R. Mitchison. The deceased, not married, left two sisters and two brothers.
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Wrant
Bouck
Wee Shmok Syamanto
Pearl Bargain House
Hia Het
Avery
Robert F. Pearl
Monroe Street
Baltimore
Sherif Albaugh
Radcliffe
Svalion Bowers
B. 0.Thomas
Justice Bowers
Neéck
M. R. Mtchison
Howek
Mary Leana
Pearl
Ella Brothers
John H. Houck
Cha E. Houck
Raithmore
Contractor Culler Wins Building Repair Contract
The contract for remodeling 109-111 North Market Street was awarded to Lloyd C. Culler by owners Gerson and Benjamin Rosenour. Captain A. A. Hileman will be architect. The project adds a balcony and mezzanine, glass displays, new entrance, and a center arch linking the storefront to Hamburger Specialty Shop. Completion is targeted for September 1 after a thirty day work period.
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North Market Street
Lloyd C. Culler
Gerson
Benjamin Rosenour
A. A. Hileman Willl
Hamburger Specialty Shop
Henry Skudowitz
Specialty Shop
Malone
Market Street
J. A. Lone
Helfenstein and Urner
Brisk rallies in high priced issues on New York market
After an initial display of strength the stock market quieted down but brisk rallies occurred in several high priced issues. Public utilities showed strong group performance amid merger and recapitalization activity drawing large interest. Tail shares activity was restrained by Western carriers seeking a rate increase. Call money renewed at 3 3 4 percent.
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Associated Pros
New York
Underground city in Wieliczka attracts tourists
An underground galt at Wieliczka draws many visitors as miners and families live in large caverns now. Hundreds stay underground despite cave-ins and underground streams. Two cafes serve tourists, with access via a carved stairway and elevator.
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NEA Service
WaAnsaw
Poland
Galt
Wieliczknie
By && Elevator
Maryland Republicans Convene in Dinner to Plot Party Organization
A Baltimore area dinner hosted by W Bladen Lowndes drew about 100 Republicans from Frederick and Prince George counties among others to discuss strengthening state party organization. Speakers criticized Senator O K Weller and urged early mobilization for elections, with no candidate names discussed.
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Frederick County
W. Bladen Lowndes
Lenelg
Howard County
Reno
Harp
Charles F. Goodell
J. Murray Cronenburg
Cyrus F. Flook
Bis
Beat
Republican Party
O. K. Weller
Weller
Maryland
Southern Hotel
Baltimore
Joseph F. France
George W. Cameron
Thomas Parran
Lowndes
Josaph I
France
Oliver 8. Metxerott
Prince George's County
Frank
John F. Mudd
Thomas Cawson
Montgomery County
Henry Holzapel
Washington County
Lownslea
Metrerott
Meteorite, Bright Fireball Lights Frederick Sky
Residents of Frederick and Frederick County witnessed a fiery meteorite pass the western sky around 9 30 Tuesday night. An astronomer confirmed it was an unusually bright meteorite with a moonlike glow and a vapor trail seen for several minutes.
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Frederick
Frederick County
Aix
Braddock Heights
Jewelry Store Heist Nets $100000 In West Side Robbery
Five robbers held up the Stanley Jewelry Store on West 126th Street in New York, cuffed three employees while they moved jewelry from the safe to the display, and escaped in a car with a fifth man. Police freed the employees after two minutes.
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Associated Prats
New York
Stanley Jewelry
West 126Th Street
Eifth
Ford offers 1.706 million for ships amid bids
The Associated Press reports Henry Ford offered 1,706,000 to acquire ships from the Shipping Board to scrap them. The bid topped Boston Iron and Metal Car's 1,370,000 proposal opened June 30 in Baltimore. The Float Corporation favoring Baltimore was rejected by the Shipping Board calling for new proposals.
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Washington
Henry Ford
Shipping Board
Hig
Boston
Irog
Baltimore
Palmer
Float Corporation
Lions Club hears report on international convention in Cedar County Ohio
District Governor Noel Haller relayed the Lions international convention report at the noon meeting in the Francia Scott Key Hotel. Attendees included Charles Opel Jr. and H. David Hagan with two visitors KC Crum and R B Maxwell. St. Xavier Michael took the attendance cup for best record and fireworks at Braddock Heights was postponed due to stormy conditions with no new date set.
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Cedar Colnn
Ohio
Noel Haller
Lions Club
Francia Scott Key Hotel
Hebler
Charles Opel Jr
H. David Hagan
Kc, Crum
R. B. Maxwell
Handacape
Baltimore
St. Lavier Michael
Braddock Heights
Park
France Informed Of America Stand On China
Washington cabled Paris a formal statement of U S policy toward China. The message, though not revealing its full contents, aims to prevent misreadings between the two governments. It discusses plans for a nine Power Conference and the creation of an extraterritorial coalition under Arms Conference Resolution No. 6.
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France
America
China
Associated Prana Washington
Washington
Paris
Bryan Jr Opens Argument in Scopes Trial
Dayton Tenn July 1 The State moves to exclude scientific testimony on evolution in the Scopes trial. William Jennings Bryan Jr. opens for the state while Arthur G Hays and Attorney General Stewart defend. The court adjourns after a brief recess as the debate over expert testimony continues.
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Associated Prean
Dayton
Tena
Tennessee
John T. Scopes
William Jennigs Bryan Jr
Arthur G. Hays
Stewart
Maynard M. Metcalt
Matcalt
Geologiat
W. J. Bryan Jr
Clarence Darrow
Loeb Leopold
Biason
William Jonnge Bryan
Florida
Young Bryan
Nts
Yous Bryan
Supreme Court of Tennessee
Bryan
Wan
Shroyer Whipped by Sheriff After Domestic Case
Robert Shroyer 28 was lashed at Frederick Jail by Sheriff In gomar W Albaugh under Justice Motter's sentence. He returned to work at a local brickyard while his wife Mrs Shroyer, injured in a laundry accident, said she was glad he was punished and that reconciliation is unlikely.
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Robert Shroyer
Frederick
Ingomar W. Albaugh
Guy K. Motter
Albaugh
Shroyer
Lide
Avot
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H. W. Lawetee, Jr
Canada
Orphans’ Court
Home For
Mary Kasamaut
Culler
Lowndes Anthweller Mee
Ford
Lions’ Convention
Noal Haller
Club'n
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pything
Grand Court of Calanthe
Thes Lodges
Jentertale
Pythian
Asbury M. F. Church
Quinn A. M. B. Church
Henry Lincoln Johnson
Atlanta
Viattora
Pythian Hall
A. G. Bourne
Samuel Jenkins
J. Thomas Strander
Frank Holland
Clifford B. Holland
Hunter Campbell
C. F. Holliday
Mary Holland
Minnia Dixon
C. 8. Brooks
Nancy Raton
Worth
Calpathe
Joniah Digs
Sf M. St Clair
Cambridge
Charles Bishop
Nev
J. A. King
Rona Richardson
Court of Calanthe
Bryan, JR
Bryan Applie
Wife
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