The Canteen Question in Congress
The first official step toward restoring the army canteen system was taken when Representative Bartholdt of Missouri introduced a bill to establish canteens at all army posts. Supporters cite officer and medical endorsements while opponents warn of entrenched issues. debate ahead after Congress reconvenes.
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American Health Association
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Washington
Ishsil
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Contempory Comment From A Murky Telegraphic Snippet
A garbled historical clipping mentions the shibbereth keyzots top ain and canard bate yielding to winter quarters with fragmented notes. The source cites Hagerstown Mail and references a hoped outcome from Ott and an upbeat remark about a cheerful rewrite by Mak Twain.
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Hagerstown
Maryland farmers form club to back state road engineer
Baltimore American and Baltimore Herald excerpts discuss Prince George’s county farmers forming a club to push for a State engineer to regulate road work across Maryland. They argue past efforts failed from lack of unity, but widespread interest in better roads could yield real progress if movements align.
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Rosd
Maryland
Baltimore Herald
Merriness Minutes and Comic Exchange Fragments
A collection of humorous quotes from early 20th century papers features witty bets, sales chatter, and social quips. Fragments touch on a house price bargain, a duke and Russian prince joke, married life proverbs, and dog folk wisdom, showcasing light syndicated humor.
Army Canteen Debate Grows After Washington Report
A Kansas City Times editorial argues the Antican Canteen Law of 1901 failed to curb issues in the Army and calls for regulated canteen systems. It cites a Washington report showing declines in desertions and argues moderation better serves Army welfare and moral aims.
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Women’s Q Christian Tempetances Union
Washington
Sweetest Things on Earth and Morning Hues in Verse
A fragment from New York Paris and Youth's Companion features verses on the sweetest things on earth including praise, love, and maternal affection. It also shares a scene of sunrise turning a sleepy street into a luminous village, and notes a local anecdote about Chamberlain's Pain Balm being used for a child’s injuries with testimonials and a local seller reference.
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Evening With Longfellow at Grace Chapel
A pleasant evening of entertainment at Grace Reformed Chapel featured readings, songs, and piano duets under the Mite Society. Miss Markey, Miss Kolb, Miss Harger, and Miss Fauntleroy delivered recitations and papers on Longfellow with strong elocution, while the Arion quartet and Mina Kerr contributed, leaving the audience well pleased.
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Allen BR. Lampe
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Geo. Smith
Ralph R. Bowers
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Edgar
McQardell
Aong
Misa Bertha Harger
Arion Quartette
Mies Mina Kerr
Harry Kefnover
Edenhall
Dr. Barok
Walter McDaniel
Ming Mollie Moberly
Sally Fauntleroy
Potomac River Rights Case Delivers Maryland Ownership Ruling
Judge Witzenbacher in a fishpot dispute between Maryland and West Virginia ruled that the bed of the Potomac up to the high water mark on the West Virginia shore belongs to Maryland or its grantees, not to West Virginia landowners. The decision cites King Charles I charter and U.S. Supreme Court precedents.
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Potomac River
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Williamsport
Reid
Sults Settled In Hagerstown Court Against Byron
Two lawsuits settled in the Circuit Court at Hagerstown allege breach of promise and seduction against William O. Byron of Byron & Sons. Each suit sought 10000 dollars. Edith Lowe of Hast Weymouth sued for breach of promise. Thomas C. Lowe sued for seduction. Details remained undisclosed though Miss Lowe reportedly received a large sum. The cases trace to events in 1901 during Miss Lowe’s visit to Williamsport. Miss Lowe is described as 82 and pretty. Byron is 45, a bachelor and a clubman.
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William O. Byron
W. D. Byron & Sons
Williamspark
Edith Lowe
Weymouth
Mass
Byron
Thomas C. Lowe
Mr. Byron
Williamsport
State News From Yesterday and Today in Brief
Reports from Washington county include Shorts Angle's automobile pursuit of a horse thief. Mrs Edith Batish of Roletorstown arrested for alleged involvement in her husband Michael Smiths death. Budney Turpin, Tenn of Kingston Somereat county, thought fatally shot while preparing to rob hunting. Baltimore trial of Andrew Leonard ends abruptly due to counsel. Cumberland grants gas franchise to Tuscarora Oil Company and contemplates paid fire department. State Attorney Poe to continue probe into University of Maryland student Martin Loews death. Lillie Armiger attacked in Hanover Market Baltimore. two men fled. William H Green leads in sheriff race by 142 votes over Eugene F Grannan. QCity Opera House under F Rhodes to present Sonia Marshall Stock Company starting Nov 12. The bills include The Wooing of Mrs Van Cott and Boosue She Loved Him, with 10 20 and 30 cent pricing for the opener.
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Washington County
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Roletorstown
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Alfred B. Turpie
Kingston
Somereat County
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University of Maryland
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Hanover Market
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New England
Frederick
Watches and Jewelry Repairs Souvenir Shop Ad
Largest assortment of gold silver and gold filled watches Hamilton Hampden Egin and Waltham movements pings brooches coff buttons and stick s souvenirs of Frederick eyes examined free satisfaction guaranteed. 4 06118 06 8 02.
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Egin
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