Sweezey praised for reform and penology at Maryland penitentiary
Col. Claude T. B. Sweezey, praised by Emory L. Coblentz as a skilled leader who transformed the Maryland Penitentiary after his appointment. The talk at the Women's Club explored penal governance, reform prospects, and cautioned against broad judgments from isolated escapes. Coblentz, former state welfare director and former legislator, spoke on welfare progress and legislative limits.
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Claude TB. Sweezey
Maryland
Emory L. Coblentz
Women's Club
Colonel Bweesey
Maryland Penitentiary
Cal
Sweezey
Mr. Coblentz
Colonel Sweezey
Penitentiary
Low Jack Hart
Mr. Coblents
Coblentz
Ministers and Rabbi Share Pulpit in Dayton Unity Service
In Dayton Ohio Rev Charles Brashears and Rabbi Samuel Mayerberg led a joint service declaring God as our father and Jews and Christians as brothers. More than 200 Jews attended as congregations sat together and unified worship was held in a historic first. The event echoed March 27 at the synagogue with Mayerberg delivering the sermon and Brashears giving the benediction.
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NEA
Dayton
Charles Brasheara
Samuel Mayerberg
God
Brashears
Mayerberg
Wil
Brushears
Smithsburg Election Complications Highlight Burgess Race
Brenner elected Burgess in Smithsburg after yesterday’s election amid complications. Former Burgess Stershberger won Commissioner on Independent ticket but lost Burgess 76 to 28. Illyvole led Commissioner tally with 604. Phillip Clark won assistant Burgess with 67 votes. Commissioners elected: Hershberger 64, Victor Martin 76, Detrow 66.
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Jaco Brenner
Independent Party
Burgess
Smithsburg
Louis Stershberger
Hurgess
Illyvole
Phillip Clark
John Ftarver
Louis I Hershberger
Victor Martin
William Detrow
Ind
Hancock May Buy Plot For Its Athletes
Hancock school athletics field used by students for three years may become joint property of Hancock school trustees and Washington County Board of Education if the board grants the Guslees request. The school has rented the site for years and spent between $500 and $600 in improvements.
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Hancock
Hancock School
Washington County Board of Education
Acton Pon
Guslees
Snowander
Plant Juice Relieves Catarrh and Ringing Ears
A Toledo resident credits Plant Juice with curing severe catarrh and persistent ringing in the ears. He reports relief from headaches, nervousness, insomnia, and constipation after using Plant Juice, and says he is back at work. The product is sold in Mugerstown by J. G. Aughinbaugh & Son and Kneisley’s Pharmacy.
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MR. CL
Mr. C. C. Fink
Federman Street
Toledo
Oslo
Mugerstown
J. G. Aughinbaugh
School plans athletic field purchase and lease option
Trustees discuss constructing a running track and related facilities. If a sale proceeds to another party, a plan may halt proceedings while the School Board considers contributing funds for part of the cost. The field could be leased if priced under 1240, with committees and next steps set for action.
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Nawnes
Phuns
Elinvork
Ameunt
Lesaeen
Benjamin
Mike Ty
Ste Yes
Tee
Heed
Peicoelland TL
Dietde
Compty
Selrous
Tuberculosis Fatal Tokactory Workers
In Chicago a toll of tuberculosis is reported among tokactory workers. Officials describe multiple deaths and illnesses among Maui industrial laborers, noting high risk and poor welfare conditions. The article cites authorities and health officials stressing protective measures and the impact on worker welfare.
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Chicago
Hills
Maui
Aliee Aie
Prineal States
Saneni Garis
Mothate Tremoneumonia
A Message to Particular Women of Hagerstown
A dubious early 20th century advert claims Kojenes will educate women on feminine hygiene. The text touts Kojeno as nonpoisonous and more powerful than carbolic acid or mercury, urging purchase and promising money back if not convinced of its supposed virtues.
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Hagerstown
Industrial workers face high death rate from kidney and heart diseases
Fragmentary report notes industrial workers exhibit elevated deaths from degenerative kidney and organic heart disease. It highlights the harmful effects of heavy labor and related industrial exposure on health, signaling concern for worker safety and management responsibility.
Teacher Appointed At Pleasant Crove
Miss Mary Shark has been appointed to succeed Miss Doris Phettiplace as teacher at Pleasant Crove after the latter resigned.
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Mary Shark
Doris Phettiplace
Oat Pleasant Crove
Fragmented Text Improperly Describes Dental Product Claim
A garbled OCR style note references a dental product and patient concerns. The readable fragments mention toothpaste branding and potential use for teeth whitening. No clear facts, dates, or named entities emerge to form a full news item.
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Angeles
Charles Abrashears
Samuel Mayer
Rerg
Harry Newman
Robert FP. Towson
Paul Wrenner
Samuel Murray
George Terguson
Keller Beard
Tirenner
Bentz & Dunn
the House OF Shoes
Biwes Laird- Schober Shoes
Ludwig Motor Co
West Franklin Street
Perfection
Arry C. Main Rt
E. FranklIn
Milton Kohler & Sons Gruen Watches Jewelers
Weat
Washington Street
Beecham
Beechem
H. LaVigne
Jersey City
N. J
Bf, Allen Co
Canal St
New York Bay
Tuke Eecham
Pitts
Brenner
Quick Mother's
Mother's
Mother
Oote
I Hancock
Paige and Jewett
Thumma Motor CO
Frederick St
Central Garage & Electric Supply Company
Potomac St
Harry J. Funkhouser
N. Locust St
Harry S. Myers
North Potomac Street
Hagerstown Bookbinding and Printing Co
Franklin and Jonathan Streets
West Washington
Warconis
Caskey
Baby
Howard
E. Balto
Tuibe
Threuth
Aterchea
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Anderson & CO
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