Some Early History And Traditions Of Washington County
A reminiscence argues early settlement in Washington County involved a blend of white and Indian families. It notes a Nesbitt land grant and a family driven away in 1756, later rehabilitated with white neighbors. It discusses Mound Builders, arrow heads of obsidian, and ancient trails along the North and South Mountains, Potomac and Antietam regions, with Col. Cresap nicknamed the Great Spoon for hospitality to Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ueswel
Washington County
U. S
Nathaniel Nesbitt
Marie Warner
Leff
Illinois
Potomac River
Maryland
Fort Frederick
W U. S
Mexico
Olltown
Thomas Cresap
Skipton
Crafen
Col. Cresaps
Appalachian
South Mountain
North Mountain
Mountain of Wales
Cotococheague
Antietam
Zeigler recalls march of Confederates through Leitersburg area
E H Zeigler of 155 Summit Avenue recalls the 1863 Confederate Army passing near Leitersburg and along the Slagers town Waynesboro turnpike toward Gettysburg. He describes guards at his home, soldiers aiding themselves, later retreat routes, and trenches and cannon sites noted around Hagerstown and Downsville Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
BE. H. Zeigler
Summit Avenue
Leiternburg
Mr. Zeigler
Slagerstown
Waynesboro
Leitersnarg
Smithsburg
Chambersburg
Cashtown
Fairfield
Hagerstown
Downsville Pike
New War Threat In South America
From Buenos Aires six neutral nations met to avert a new Bolivia Paraguay conflict over the Chaco region. Paraguay seeks most of the contested territory, rejecting Bolivia's claim to a Port on the upper Paraguay river, and talks edge toward deadlock as representatives search for a settlement after a three year war era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Bolivia
Paraguay
Chaco
Jhe
Negotiations Threatened as Arms Build Between Nations
The text notes that Bolivia and Paraguay may break down talks as they rearm beyond what they could afford in past years, despite a 1935 armistice protocol. The notice mentions international parties who underwrote that pact including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, the United States and Uruguay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivia
Paraguay
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Pern
United States
Uruguay
Kiwanis Convention Opens in San Francisco With 5000 Delegates
More than five thousand Kiwanis International delegates from the United States and Canada gathered in San Francisco for the 22nd annual Kiwanis convention. The event runs through Thursday June 30. Maryland Kiwanis officials lead the Capital District delegation. President F Trafford Taylor warned Kiwanis must defend democracy against encroaching autocracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
San Francisco
Kiwanis International
Maryland
St. Boniface
Man
Kiwanis
Seaweed Iodine Shown More Effective for Goiter Treatment
A report finds iodine sourced from seaweed superior to other iodine forms in treating goiter, suggesting a preferred option for thyroid related treatment strategies and public health guidance.
Taxpayers oppose Bay Bridge plan at present site
Ocean City Maryland taxpayers adopted a resolution opposing the proposed 450000 dollar Sine Buxent Bay bridge at any site other than the present Worcester Street location and sent the resolution to the War Department. The action aims to restrain the State Roads Commission from changing the site and seeks an injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean City
State Roads Commission
Worcester Street
Roads Commission
War Department
Earle Appeals Court Decision in Pennsylvania Case
Harrisburg June 28 The move toward the State Supreme Court in a grand jury probe of campaign charges continues as Governor George Earle appeals a Dauphin County ruling denying Attorney General Bard the right to supersede District Attorney Shelley. Judge Schaefer called bard's right to supersede "not absolute" and urged cooperation with substituted counsel. Bard argues the amended petition rests on framed evidence and failure to cooperate by Shelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Supreme Court
George H. Earle
Dauphin County
Guy K. Bard
Carl B. Shelley
Earle
Democratic Party
Bard
Paul N. Schaefer
Shelley
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Schaeffer
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Dethal
Bugs
People's
W. Wash
Kay
Washington St
Liberal
Liler Gouthecs
E. H. Zeigler
Daily Mail
Hagerstown Mail
Fifth Ave
New York City
South America
Ars
Four States Livestock Sales, Inc
Paul Dwyer
Barbara Carroll
Francis M. Carroll
South Paris
James G. Littlefield
Dwyer
Barbara
Carroll
Panay
J. J. Hughes
China
Sanfrancisco
San Diego Naval Hospital
Eugene Hughes
New York
Chichesters
Kelvinator Bohman-Warne, Inc
W. Franklin St
Miller’s Furniture
Potomac
Your Gas CO
Staner
Mnedern
Willard Theainm Chyless
Llasss
Middleman
Hoth
Resailer
Vaienleee
Alan
Public Square
Herald-Mail PlesaiGad
Earle Appeals Court
Pennsy
Aska
Standard
Herald-Mail CO
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