Roosevelts merit rule stirs Senate over army promotions
The article notes debate in the Senate about President Roosevelt insisting that army officer promotions be based on merit rather than political influence. It argues the policy would strengthen discipline and fairness, while warning against demoralization if politics dictates advancement. It predicts resistance will be muted in public, with broad support from the public.
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Washington
Roosevelt
United States Senate
Afters
Secretary Hay Outlines US Conduct Aims in World Role
Secretary Hay outlines principles guiding U S foreign policy in line with Monroe Doctrine and Golden Rule. He emphasizes upholding historic doctrine and ethical behavior in international affairs for a stable world order.
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Hay
United States
Maryland Bloodhounds Stir Debate Amid Slavery Echoes
A Maryland debate questions use of bloodhounds to track fugitives and convict camps. Critics liken it to slave era terror, urging states to abandon canine pursuit and protect human life while noting tariff views of Kaiser on American industry. The call to oppose hound law spans Baltimore and Hagerstown editorials.
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Washington County
Ian
Maryland
Baltimore
Fragmented Quotations From Daily Papers On Marriage And Society
A collage of brief exchanges from various newspapers notes Roosevelt's congressional message likely being short, questions about wives supporting husbands, a wealthy ostrich farmer, a coal chore dispute, and a mother praising tender care. The snippets reflect social chatter and domestic concerns from multiple papers.
Let Us Invite Admiral Schley To New Orleans
The Times-Democrat urges Rear-Admiral Schley visit New Orleans during his Southern tour and be guest at the naval drydock test. It argues the city would give a warm welcome, award him freedom of the city, and showcase patriotic hospitality to the hero of Santiago.
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South
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Admiral Schley
Boy Phenomenon Arrests Shock Hagerstown Crowd
E Melvin a self styled Boy Phenomenon Dr J W Steele and A J Colwell were arrested in Hagerstown on charges of conspiring to defraud citizens by claiming supernatural healing powers. Bail set at 1000 for all. they were sent to jail. The trio used Baldwin House rooms and lured cripples and patients seeking treatment through paid advertisements.
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E. Melvin
J. W. Steele
A. J. Colwell
Hagerstown
Baldwin House
Daughters of Confederacy Hold Reception in New Orleans
The Daughters of the Confederacy hosted a weekly reception with Miss Eleanor M. Johnson presiding and Miss Eleanor Potta assisting. An entertainment is planned, and December nominations will precede the January 19 officers’ election. An advertisement promotes Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal catarrh at 75 cents with tube, noting favorable testimonials from Wm mberton and Guo, a New Orleans pharmacist.
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Messae
Eny Brow
Wmmberton
Delachaise St
New Drleans
Guo
W. McDrrr
Enoughs Enough A Happy Farmer’s Cheerful Fortune
A poem recounts a cheerful farmer who greets bad luck with optimism and sings “Enough’s enough” as his motto. He remains content and wealthy in spirit, turning losses into gains, inspiring others with his blithe resilience and refusal to fret fate.
Trial of Gid Murphy Opens at Belair
News of the state outlines various items from yesterday and today. The trial of Gid Murphy for attempted killing of Wim. Hipkins begins at Belair. Also noted are a county clerk promotion in Montgomery County, a teen arson attempt in Hagerstown, an eloping couple in Cumberland, a fatal brakeman crush at Baltimore, a criminal operation arrest in Baltimore, a death in Carroll County, and a sheriff-elect taking office with key appointees.
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Wim. Hipkins
Belair
Robert G. Hilton
Clarkaburg
Montgomery County
Mary Secord
Hagerstown
Pennsylvania
Cumberland
Lme
D'Arcy Merrick
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Ohio Avenue
Kenrietta Street
Baltimore
William B. Hawkins
Caroline Margaret Briele
Waverly
Bell
Secassory
Susan Lindsay
New Windsor
Carroll County
Olivia Lindsay
Charles 8. Lindsay
Westminster
William Lindaly
Samuel P. Angle
Washington County
Bruce S. Zellera
Thomas H. Barber
John W. Oastle
Deaths in Hagerstown and area circuit through week
Obituary notices recount the deaths of William F Sleasman 72 from paralysis in Hagerstown. Joseph T L Roderick Dayaville aged about 50. John C Hildebrand 23 from typhoid fever near Buckeystown. James H Forney 45 in Frederick area. Mary E Hafner four years old in Mt Olivet cemetery area. Funeral details and surviving relatives listed for each.
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William F. Sleasman
William Francis Sleaaman
Hagerstown
Ms. Paul
M. E. Church
Mina Bovey
Cavetown
John
Waynesboro
Joseph
Smithsburg
Jane Front
Joseph Roderick
Joseph T. L. Roderick
Dayaville
County
Zimmerman
Mt. Varnon A. B
Daysville
J. E. B. Rice
Walkersville
Woodsboro
Mt. Hope
John C. HI
Mt. Olivet
James H. Forney
Wear Patrick Street
Mr. Forney
Monteguos Pike
Frederick
Mt Olivet Cemetery
Funeral for Elizabeth Hargett Held at Home
The funeral for Miss Elizabeth Hargett was held yesterday at her home near Fengaville with Rev. H. F. Dittmar of Jefferson officiating. Pallbearers were Roy Horine Albert Castle William Hargett Oscar Coblentz Walter Kefanver and Edgar Thomas. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. C. Carty served as funeral director.
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Elizabeth Hargett
Fengaville
H. F. Dittmar
Jefferson
Roy Horine
Albert Castle
William Hargett
Oscar Coblentz
Walter Kefanver
Edgar Thomas
Aid Society of
Mt. Zion
C. Carty
County Corresponda ce News From New Midway and Nearby
Weather fine as farmers husk corn. Local social notes from New Midway Avery Mountville and Damascus list visits, weddings, and missionary events. Rabbits hunted near Deerfield Sabillesville. wheat prospects poor. several residents travel to Frederick Howard county and Myeraville for work.
Authorized to Borrow for Washington Church Fund
At Maryland classis meeting yesterday the board of trustees were authorized to borrow the $5,000 pledged by classis for the new Washington D. C. church if needed before the next regular meeting. A resolution urged all pastoral charges with no collections to contribute at their earliest convenience.
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Maryland Classis
Board of Trustees
Classis
Washington
D.C
Thanksgiving sale at Dr Fahrney’s store room
A sale of home made cakes salads biscuits and confections will be held Wednesday afternoon November 27 in Dr Fahrney's store room North Market Stress to benefit Free Kindergarten. William Bartholow of Schleynville wounded a rabbit hunt claiming 28 rabbits and several partridges.
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Rockville
Belt
Misa Hattie Adamson
John Fraley
Bertha Oland
Harry Penn
Ladies of
Emory Missionary Society
H. O. Williams
Dr. Fahrney
North Market
Frea
William Bartholow
Schleynville
Simmons
W. A. Simmons
N. Market Street
Bank of England Robbed in Major Bookkeeper Theft
Special Dispatch reports the Bank of England victimized by a bookkeeper for 850000 dollars. The defaulter has not been arrested. The incident occurred on November 22 in Liveroo, Bre.axy.
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Bre
Axy
Bank of Zngland
Covington Held For Court In Larceny Case
Ernest Covington colored was charged with larceny of two revolvers a razor and a bottle of liquor. Justice Wood found him guilty and sent him to jail in default of 100 bail for grand jury action. Crosby Dimmy to face hearings for theft and concealed weapon charges by Justice Wood.
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Ernest Covington
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Woop
R. O. Crosby
Mehrling and Esterly
Frank Williams
Wood
Mamie Dimmy
Hollbrower and King
Social World Enchre Party Honors Miss Bowie at Adele Nelson Home
Miss Adele Nelson hosted a quaint social event at West Third Street to honor Miss Bowie of Baltimore with a military enchre party. Guests enjoyed refreshments, festive decorations, and seven tables with a silver bon-bon spoon awarded to Table No.5 winner. Also includes a note promoting Green's August Flower for digestion and vitality with Dr. G. Green remedies at Main's Drug Store and an Almanac.
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West Third Street
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Heats
Allentown
H. H. Nelson
Cincinnati
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