Maryland Grandfather Clause Attracts Leading Attorneys
The Maryland Supreme Court hearing on the Annapolis election law centers on whether registration can be denied to those whose ancestors could not vote on January 1, 1868. Prominent lawyers, including Edgar R. Gans, attend as arguments focus on the law’s political significance for the Negro vote and potential impact on future elections.
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Davis
Edgar Gans
Maryland
Supreme Court
Annapolis
William L. Marbury
Edgar R. Gans
Baltimore
Marbury
University presidents urge broad support for education and sport
State university leaders meet in convention to boost athletics engagement, rural education, and industrial policy influence. Resolutions call for greater federal education funding and an international conference in San Francisco in 1915. New officers include Thomas F. Kane and Benjamin Ide Wheeler. numerous obituaries and funeral notices follow.
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State University
Yeaturday
Congress
United States Bureau of Education
San Francisco
Presidents’ Association
Thomas F. Kane
University of Washington
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Benjamin Ide ‘Wheeler
University of California
Guy P Benton
University of Vermont
Samuel Avery
University of Nebraska
A. A. Hunnearnon
University of Misasiasippi
Would Head Marine Corps Commandant Candidate Named
Active campaigning for the next commandant of the Marine Corps is underway as Maj. Gen. Wil Madi P Biddle nears retirement after 39 years of service. Sen. Swanson of Virginia pressed for Col Lithteron W. T. Waller’s candidacy, while Col Lincoln Karmany and Col George Barnett are also considered. Secretary Daniels indicated Middles retirement will be acted on soon, with no successor decision yet.
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Marine Corps
Wil Madi P Biddle
Senato Swanson
Virginia
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Littheron W. T. Waller
Marine Barracks
Mere Island Yard
Gael Waller
Lincoln Karmany
Marne Barracks
George Barnett
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Damels
Mason Middles
Box Holders at the New York Horse Show
A list of attendees and officers includes 4 Mme Brugaiere, 11 Harry D Holloway, 12 Alfred Vanderbilt, 14 Reginald Vanderbilt, 16 Gen James A Buchanan, 20 W Harry Brower, 30 James McLean, 33 Canadian officers, 37 Albert H Gary, 41 Col Robert M Thompson, 52 Daniel Guggenheim, 53 Henry Seligman, 54 William M Fiettman, 65 George C Dempsey, and other US and international officers. The roster features prominent names from Philadelphia, Washington, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Lexing ton with many titled individuals and foreign officers listed.
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Mme. Brugaiere
Robert Doane
Philadelphia
Harry D. Holloway
Alred G. Vanderbilt
Reginald C. Vanderbilt
Walter Watson
James A. Buchanan
Washington
J. W. Conyngheam
Whikes- Barre
W. Harry Brower
Pittsburgh
J. A. Spoor
Chicaro
Harry Payne Whitney
James McLean
W. W. Willock
William du Post
Albert H. Gary
Walter P. Bliss
Clarence Blair
E. Francis Hyde
Robert M. Thompson
William Ziegler
Samuel BD
Riddle
William H. Moore
J. Summer Draper
Robert T. Colfer
F. Ambrose Clark
Edward 5. McLean
Daniel Guggenheim
Henry Seligman
William M. Fiettman
Lowia Bong
Whipping of Convicts in Delaware Stirs Congressional Action
A Montana representative proposes that the Attorney General seek court orders to halt Delaware’s whipping post. Two Black convicts who were whipped last Saturday face 20 more lashes next Saturday, the punishment amid long state practice. The House adjourned before action, with leaders questioning the move.
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Delaware
Newcastle
Evans
Montana
McReynolds
Mann
Wimnington
Del
World Happenings Notes Reach Washington From Florida Lands
Agencies of the Florida Fruit Lands Company left Kansas City for Washington to urge a grand jury subpoena as witnesses their aim to show the matter falls within the law. Judge Youmans in St Louis refused them the right to appear in court.
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Kansas City
Florida Fruit Lands Company
Washington
McReynolds
Youmans
United States District Court
Eastern railroads expected to seek small fare and rate hikes
Washington officials expect the Interstate Commerce Commission to permit a slight freight rate increase by the Eastern railroads, despite the 5 percent rise previously agreed. The New York arbitration award of a $6 million annual salary increase for conductors and trainmen, plus the board's rate recommendations, may bolster railroad pleas for higher revenues to fund public and employee needs, though no firm basis supports the impression.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Commission
Board of Arbitration
New York
Every Home Needs This Great Remedy For Constipation
A household notice extols the mild laxative Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, effective remedy to stimulate the liver and bowels, suitable for all ages. It recounts Mrs M F Smith of San Antonio endorsing Dr Caldwell’s syrup and provides Monticello address for orders via postal card.
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M F Smith
Cherry Street
San Antonio Tex
Dr Caldwell
Hugh J
Brian Peasy
BR Celdwell
Washington Street
Monticello
Entered U S By Stelth Aboard Vessel In Danger
Maimed on board the craft, believed safe from breakup, the Santa Maria replica Caravel, bound from Chicago to San Francisco, was driven into a mud bank near Erie Pennsylvania. On board is said to be the original anchor used by Columbus to sail for America.
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Chicago
San Francisco
Erie
Columbus
America
Judge Litimer Warns of Juvenile Court Shortfalls
Judge JW Litimer told a Franklin and Thomson Home and School Association meeting that the juvenile court is in disgrace. He cited limited funds to heat the building, urged more probation officers, and argued the current system is a farce. He noted high costs to reform schools versus probation services and criticized the belief that court probation changes are effective. The gathering also featured remarks by W. B. Patterson and musical selections, with association officers elected for the year.
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JW Litimer
Franklin and ‘Thomson Home and School Association
John Thomson
Latimer
Congress
Puner
Reform School
W. B. Patterson
Washington
Estelle Murray
Freda King
J. W. Foxwell
Frank Turton
A. Moore
Sparks
Trever
W. W. Thorne
Cleveland Seeks Relief Amid Snow Crisis Shortages
In Cleveland Ohio a severe snowstorm has created food and water shortages, cutting power and transport. Five deaths are reported including John Richmond, 68, and William Combert, with 1500 workers restoring 14 streetcar lines. a typhoid risk prompts boiling water advisories and recovery efforts continue around a 60 mile blizzard zone.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Health Department
John Richmond
Sn Ow
William Combert
Guardsman Dies of Wound in Ohio National Guard Incident
Richard West of the Ohio National Guard died from blood poisoning after a bullet wound from Lieut. W L Miller who shot him Sept 29 following a refused order near the armory. West was arrested on attempt to escape en route to the county jail. A military board will investigate.
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Ohio Military Board
Telefio
Ohio
Richard West
Ohio National Guard
W. L.miller
West
Miller
Sand
J. W. Howard
Seven Hunters Missing in Saginaw Bay Hurricane Tragedy
Sabewaing Michigan reports seven hunters believed drowned after a Sunday hurricane on Saginaw Bay. J Rudy saw eight men in rushes as his boat filled. one escaped. Paul Emmerich and Bert Cornwell of Detroit were among the missing. others unnamed. An empty boat was found tangled in weeds while searchers continued.
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Sabewaing
Mich
Saginaw Bay
J. Rudy
Paul Emmerich
Bert Cornwell
Detroit
Senate currency fight delays as caucus meets
Democratic conference to be held today delays Senate banking and currency committee actions. Republicans planned to advance the administration currency bill but adjourned as Democratic sentiment shifts remove “of lawful money,” making notes redeemable only in gold. A conference at 2 pm aims for coordinated action while Williams proposes a national bank deposit insurance plan with deposits taxed to fund a premium pool.
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Senate Committee On Banking and Currency
Senate
Kern
John Sharp Williams
Hall
Man jailed for staring at policeman in Breslau
In Breslau on November 11 a business man received a fortnight in prison for staring at a policeman. He said he believed the officer watched him conspicuously, and the court called it a most serious insult to an official.
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Breslau
Germany
Virginia peanut men face trust probe
Investigation by the Department of Justice into a peanut trust in Virginia began yesterday. Based on representations by Attorney General Mc Reynolds and North Carolina residents, peanut buyers allegedly forced prices down about 30 percent in a short period, while the same group allegedly earned over 200 percent profit last year.
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Virginia
Department of Justice
McReynolds
North Carolina
Department
Third Assistant Secretary of State may be filled by social diplomat
President Wilson seeks a successor to Dudley Field Malone with rare social and administrative gifts. Malone will brief findings on Rome embassy conditions to Bryan, then become New York port collector. Francis B Sayre rumored but likely not chosen due to conflicts with relatives in office. Malone to finish inquiry before Atlantic City vacation.
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Rome
Bryan Leon—Gallinger
Wilson
Dudley Field Malone
Malone
New York
White House
Senate
Francis B. Sayre
Jessie Wilson
America
Mgr
Moelone
Gallinger
Congress
State Department
Bryan
Atlantic City
Drong
Charles F. Murphy
Washington
Tammany
Connelly Funeral Today for Michael Connelly
General services are held this afternoon for Michael Connelly at his home on 13th Street South East. The Rev Henry N Couden will officiate with burial in Arlington National Cemetery. Connelly, born in New Orleans, moved to Minnesota, served as a Union Army captain, later worked in Treasury and the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, and was active in veterans and Masonic groups. He is survived by his widow and son Lewis.
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Connelly
Thirteenth Street
Michael C
Emma J. Connelly
Louis
Arlington Cemetery
Takoma Fark, C
Henry Dams Curtis
Anederic
Bruneswick
Samuel D Sterne
Stone Military Order OF the Loyal Legion OF the United States
District of Columbia
City of Washington
George Harry Stone
U. S. Volunteers
Corona
Long Island
Jenkin
Michael Connelly
Henry N Couden, Chaplai
House of Repesentatives
Alington National Cemetery
New Orleans
Uinota
Trassury
Ce Burean
Union Veteran League
the Knights Templar
the Grand Arms
Lewis Connelly
China's Parliament to Go in Favor of Central Congress
Nation reports predicted disappearance of the Chinese parliament and its replacement by a central administrative congress giving the government full control. The congress would include two ministry representatives and eight presidential secretariat members. The two houses could be dissolved after convening the new body. Mongol defeat ends large scale fighting as inner Mongolia troops halt per Russo-Chinese accord. Judge Ker schedules Staunton local option election for December 16 after petition surpasses required names.
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Peking
China
Central Administrative Congress
National Assembly
Inner Mongolia
Outer Mongolia
Washington Post
Staunton
R S Ker
Corporation Court
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J. T. Hendrick
Mortta Goldberg
Washington, DC
Anne Cheskelowits
Silverstone
Leo Colway May
Louise Irene Senfferis
J. A. Smyth
William Lewis
Edna Mary Blake
W Meek
Austin Cunsingham
Clotilde Mattingly
G. FP. Dudley
John BE. Shepherd
Edna M. Coleman
Charlottesville
W. van I Asen
Ren I. Prince
Cormicana
Tex
Cornelia B. Simpson
Washington, D
Braskamp
Joseph Ho Alien
Af Falls Church
Arah Robbins
Bailadelphia
Thomas H. McKee
M. Hindle
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Yrank
A. Spears
Geo. P. Zurhorst
Hest
Capitol Street
Chas & Zurroret
Sergeon
H. & Cain
Seventh St. N. W
WM. H. Sardo & CO
Modern Chapel
Pista Low
Frank Geier
Mdeo
J. WM. Lee
Embal
Pennsyvania Avenue
Jou Small L & Sons, Florists
Raachive
W. P. Biddle
Cols. Wailer
Karmany
Barnett
Biddle
New York Horse Show
Andor
Springfield
Beardstown
Laseter
Seward
Alaska
Dora
Afognak
Kenal
Beldovia
St. Louis
Bankhead
Alabama
United States Good Roads Association
National Convention of the Association
Keene, N H
Edward Augustus Renouf
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Renouf
Harvard
Harrisburg
Central Railroad Company of New Jersey
Public Service Commission
Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad
Narragansett Pier
R. I
Albert Church
Baton Rouge, la
Louisiana
Nearcy, Ark
Russell
John
Will Hatfield
Ed Larimore
Wil Davis
Queenstown
Rappahannock
Volturno
South Point
London
Vatican
Mer
Edward Kozlowski
St. Stanislaus Church
Bay City
Germa
Asia Minor
Aumilary
Alocese
Milwaukee
M. F. Smith
U. S
Stelth
Jose Santos Zelaya
Mira Rae Eleanor Bale
Guardsman
Virginia Peanut
Chaumont
Kalliston
H Street
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Tale OF
Sayre
Mir
Java
Raleigh
Kiven
Shefford
Shefford Cheese Co
Syracuse
R. Harris & CO
the Jewelers
Sta
Tg-Kalon Co., Inc
Diamond
Munich
Anne
Doste Hostles
Wisiiet
National Capital Brewing Co
Spappr
Bachive
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