Column on compulsory education stirs political debate
A reader letter from Clarkson criticizes compulsory education as eroding parental authority while linking crime and abandoned farms to state schooling. Governor Blease and other Southern leaders oppose it, urging home control and individual responsibility over state intervention.
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Livesey
Clarkson
Chicago
Army Life
Bodine
the Record-Herald
Chicago Tribune
Ctizens
Record-Herald
Chicago Examiner
Unis
New York
Boston
Col. Roosevelt
Coleman L. Blease
Columbia
S.C
Goy, Bictae
al Dorn
Catolina Alba Sore
Mann
Virginia
Sanders
Louisiana
Francis Bliveley
Clerkson
Arrests for Concealed Weapons and Disorderly Conduct
Frank Dean, a colored man, was arrested by Sheriff Grimes for carrying concealed weapons after a Monday colored picnic at Buckeystown. He bailed out with 100 dollars for grand jury action. Also mentioned are W. Or May of Araby cited for drinking and disorderly conduct, fined 20 dollars.
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Frank Dean
Sherrif Grimes
Dean
Buckeystown
Sadie Bell
C. H. Eckstein
W. OR. May
Araby
C. HL. Eckstein
Eer Herting
Jafflo
Maryland Shriners Seek Baltimore Convention Bid
A Baltimore Merchants and Manufacturers committee urges local business leaders to back a bid to host the 1112 convention of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. They aim to raise 50 dollars and claim 40 thousand dollars has already been subscribed to lure Maryland Shriners from Rochester for next year.
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Maryland Shriners
Baltimore
Merchants and Manufacturers Association
Rochester
Evening Services at Walkersville Episcopal Chapel
Services will be held tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock in the Episcopal chapel at Walkersville. Rev. Doughiss Heoit will conduct the service. The notice also promotes Saint Mary’s church and urges prompt, reliable advertising.
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Episcopal
Walkersville
Doughiss Heoit
Houston Commission Government Shows Prosperity and Power
Houston’s move to a four commissioner plus mayor system transformed finances cutting floating debt by 400000 and funding 4500000 in permanent improvements. Tax rate fell thirty cents, gas and street lighting costs dropped, delinquent taxes surged, and a centralized, nonpartisan councilship tightened control over police and schools. The mayor’s near absolute power under the charter spurred rapid growth, a new seaport outlook, and a push to turn Houston into a major convention hub with a multimillion dollar union station project and elevated terminal facilities.
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Houston
Commission
Galveston
Annaton
Texas
Department of Finance and Revenue
Rice
Commission Cities
Awhief
Council of
Panama Canal
Houston Spirit
Friends of the System
Notable Maryland Events From Yesterday and Today
A compilation of Maryland items includes the Fleptasophs convention in Baltimore, the death of Henry T. Grammer of Carrott county, and the Maryland State Firemen's Association opening in Lonacontag. Highlights mention cornerstone layings in Cumberland, weddings in Boston, college commencements in June, and political moves by Former Governor Frank Brown. Also noted are school graduations in Baltimore and Easton, a resignation from Rev W S Hoye, a severe Harford storm with cattle fatalities, a trial witness about a fatal car crash involving Rev Dr Eccleston, Cardinal Gibbons celebrations in Baltimore, Taft and Roosevelt присутствие, and a $5,000 damages suit by Spencer J Gean of Rockville against the B&O Railroad.
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Baltimore
Henry T. Grammer
Carrott County
Westminster
Maryland State Firemen's Association
Lonacontag
Maryland
Masonic Temple
Cumberland
Frances H. Hollyday
Baston
Walter B. Norris
Naval Academy
Boston
Staryland Agricultural College
Frank Brown
School of Art and Design
Maryland Institute
Lyric
Girls’ High School
Jacob
Westminster High School
Protestant Episcopal Churches
Easton
W.S. Hoye
Beaver Creek
Downsville
Harford
Neilson
J. Houston Eccleston
Cardinal Gibbons
Fifth Regiment
Taft
Sherman
Roosevelt
Spencer J. Gean
Rockville
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Copany
Memorial Services at Myersville in United Brethren Church
Memorial services will be held at the United Brethren church in Myersville on Sunday at 10 30 AM. The G A R Posts of Frederick and Hagerstown and the Sons of Veterans of Hagerstown will attend, with the Sons of Veterans firing a squad. Rev M J Beard will deliver the address, Harp's Orchestra will provide music, and Daniel H Mowen will read an original poem. Thirteen young girls in white will escort the G A R from the railroad station. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Myersville
United Brethren Church
Frederick and Hagerstown
Sons of Veterans of
Hagerstown
Sons of Veterans
M. J. Beard
Lutheran Church
Thurmont
Harp
Records Earthquake Shock Special Dispatch to The News
Washington reports a major earthquake with seismographs signaling the most severe shock. The blast of tremors likely struck Africa or South America, prompting fears of extensive damage and aftershocks.
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Washington
Africa
South America
Purchased coal lands near Pittsburg sold for eighteen million
Judge Gary reports to the Stanley Committee that the Steel Trust has purchased 17 000 acres of coal lands near Pittsburg Pennsylvania for 18 000 000 dollars. The announcement underscores industrial consolidation amid growing scrutiny of trusts.
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Washington
Gary
Stanley Committee
Steel Trust
Pittsburg
Walkersville High School Class Day Honors Speaker Plan
Walkersville High School celebrated class day before a large Town Hall audience. The program featured speeches, songs, class history, alphabet recital, poems, insignia presentation by Frank Havener who distributed gifts from an airplane device.
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Town Hall
Walkersville
Walkersvile High School
Masser
Ethel Stauffer
Narvey L. Hedges
Violet Sweadner
Li Anne Meikinney
Lelen Stauffer
Violet Sweat
Vher
Ayme McKinney
Lewis A. Direly
Baxter Cramer
Cleta Reddick
Helen Stauffer
Frank Havener
Bruce A. Butt
High School Hill
Cumberland Autoists Fined
Deputy W J Eberhart of the Automobile Commissioner’s office halted a dozen motorists yesterday on charges of speed law violations unlicensed driving and improper vehicle operation. He warned future infractions would be met with strict action, noting at least one woman was among those arrested.
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Cumberland
W. J. Eberhart
John E. George
Eberhart
Freight Wreck in Fairfield Kills Five Trainmen
A deadly freight wreck in Fairfield Connecticut leaves five trainmen dead seven injured and others missing after four trains collide. Investigators work to determine cause as rescue teams search wreckage into the night.
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Fairfield
Conn
Ma Derro Enters Mexico City to Restore Diaz Ministers
Ma dero enters Mexico City at 2.50 pm and leads widespread revolt to defeat him and restore Diaz ministers to power in the capital.
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Mexico City
Madero
City
Pet
Diaz
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