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Maryland State Archives Jeffersonian, Towson, Maryland mdsa_sc3410_1_81-0308 Enlarge and print image (6M) |
| ALL THE NEWS THAT'S FIT TO PRINT. THE JEFFERSONIAN "WITH THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE" VOL. xn-No. 43. "it Covers The Community Like The Dew' TOWSON, MARYLAND, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1924. BALTIMORE COUNTY'S PROGRESSIVE NEWSPAPER. A Republican Editor Expresses The Hope That There'll Be No Mud Slinging During The Balance Of The Campaign—Mud With Oil Mixed Would Indeed Be Unsports man Like "JEFF" TO GIVE ELECTION RETURNS, NIGHT OF NOVEMBER 4 DR. HENRY VAN DYKE, GREAT EDUCATOR, OUT FOR DAVIS, AND TELLS WHY Sure Way Out Says Election OF Democratic Nominee Is 01 Present Dubius And Dangerous Special Arrangements Made With Telephone Company To Secure Prompt Results From Various States MUCH TEMPORARY EQUIPMENT TO BE INSTALLED TO HANDLE UNDERTAKING RELATIVES SOUGHT COMMUNITY HALL AT TEXAS TO BE OPENED NOVEMBER 10. The new community hall being erected by the congregation of St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Texas will be opened on November 10. The ladies of St. Joseph's Cath- Last week we told of a very prominent and important recruit for Mr. Davis in the person of Prof. Harry Garfield, president of Williams' College, and a son of President Garfield, and we gave his reasons for •enouncing the party th>,t had lon-ored his father and coming over to he Democratic ranks. Today we take pleasure in announcing that Dr. Henry Van Dyke, one of the most distinguished educators and diplomats in the United States is out and out for Mr. Davis, and we ask our readers to carefully read his reasons. They are most clear and comprehensive, and his position it seems to us shouuld be the position of every good citizen regardless of his past political leaning. Dr. Van Dyke was professor of English literature in Princeton Uni-versty for 23 years and was a former U. S. Minister to the Netherlands. He enumerates four reasons why the Democratic candidate would make the best possible President. They are as follows: "First," he said, "he is a man of high intelligence, broad experience and deep conscience. His record is without stain or cloud. He has the ability to form clear judgments and the courage to speak them out plainly. He is not only honest himself— he will demand honesty in his asso- (Continued on Page 8—Col. 2) MEETINGS TO BE HELD Democratic Gatherings Will Take Place In Various Sections Of County. On Tuesday evening a Democratic meeting will be held in Sweet Air Hall, Sweet Air, Congressman Millard E. Tydings to be the main speaker. On Wednesday evening Congressman Tydings, with others, will address a gathering in the K. of P. Hall, Maryland Line. On Thursday evening a meeting will be held at Middletown. On Thursday, Oct. 23 a meeting (Continued on Page 8—Col. 1) Rich Recluse Who Died In West Owns Much Property Here. Baltimore county police have been asked to seek relatives of Joseph M. Feller, 65, who was found dead in a Chicago rooming house. Feller was a recluse and is said to own much property here. According to a telegram from Chicago, the authorities there are witholding information relative to the property as a precaution against the filing of false claims to the estate. A. A, BLAKENEY DEAD Paralysis Attack Fatal To Former Republican Congressman. V ________ Death claimed Albert A. Blakeney, former Republican Congressman from this District and a former member of the Board of Education for Baltimore county. Mr. Blakeney was in his 75th year. Born in Baltimore ccnty, he attended the public schools until his father was killed while serving with the Union forces in the Civil War; from that time on he was compelled to make his own way in the world. With some friends Mr. Blakeney purchased the old mill at Franklin-town, which he operated until 1899, then selling the property and acquiring the Thistle Mills. In 1895 he blossomed forth in politics, being elected County Commissioner and in 1900 resigned and was elected to Congress. Failing in his fight for re-election he resumed activities in his private business. GREA TEST POLO GAME IN STA TE, TO BE STAGED ATPIKESVILLE TOMORROW Sixth Field Artillery And Ihird Corps Area Teams To Clash—Contest Will Decide Championship Of Maryland And District. In the greatest polo game that ever tore up Maryland turf, teams of the Sixth Field Artillery and the Third Corps Area will clash at 3 P. M. tomorrow (Sunday) on the drill field at the Pikesville Armory TO HOLD CONVENTION Amalgamated Improvement Association To Held Session At Towson. The semi-annual convention of the Improvement Associations of Baltimore county will be held at the Elks' Hall, Towson, on Tuesday evening. The principle subject to be considered and discussed will be the school loan. S. Duncan Black president of the amalgamated body urgently requests all Improvement Associations to have their executive committeemen and delegates present. All Associations who have not yet appointed executive committeemen and delegates are requested to send a committee representing their organizations. 32,402 VOTERS NOW REGISTERED IN COUNTY. There are now 32,402 voters registered in Baltimore county, an increase of 1,744 over the registration in 1923. Clerks are now going over the books classifying the names as to affiliations. to decide the championship of Maryland and the District of Columbia. It will bring to Maryland that caliber of fast-riding, hard-hitting polo that is the delight and the despair of the Prince of Wales—the type of polo that lured him across the seas to America only to see his countrymen go down to defeat before the American centaura. It will bring to Pikesville, too, something of the glamor that Kipling has thrown about polo as played in old England and with fleet Arabian ponies on the plains of India. For it was a team of the Sixth Field Artillery, while that (Continued on Page 8—Col. 2) HALLOWEEN ENTERTAINMENT AT MT. CARMEL OCT. 28. At Mount Carmel Public School on the evening of October 28th, a Halloween entertainment will be held. GIRL ACOIDENTLY HURT Examining Father's Rifle, Boy Discharges Shot, Hitting Companion. Examining his father's rifle preparatory to killing a chicken hawk, Albert Bond accidently shot Edna Goodwin, 14 years old, whose parents reside on the Sheppard-Pratt Hospital property. The injured girl was hurried to the Union Memorial Hospital by the lad's parents. EVERYTHING'S " OIL RIGHT"—BUT? G. 0. P. EFFORT TO TAKE ALL CREDIT FOR TAX REDUCTION Galen L, Talt, Collector Of Internal Revenue For This District, Republican Politician From Ohio, And Not Long Resident Of Maryland, "Spills The Beans. ANNUAL INSTALLATION HELD AT COUNTY SEAT. Annual installation of officers of the Deputy Grand Masters' Association, Zone 4, of Odd Fellows, was held on Tuesday night at the hall of Towson Lodge No. 79. Past Grand Master Rev. L. B. Hafer presided, and was assisted by Past Grands Howard S. Hipkins and George E. Herr. The ocers installed were: President, W. Pames Wilkinson, vice-president, Frederick A. Groom; secretary, Wm. A. Jones. There was a large attendance of visiting Odd Fellows. SUPPER AT GLEN ARM NOVEMBER 8 AND 9. On the evenings of November 8 and 9, Bethany Lodge of Odd Fellows will hold an oyster supper in Glen Arm Hall. (From the Washington Correspondent • of The Jeffersonian) Republican endeavors to steal the' credit for tax reduction under the! Democratic Garner-Simmons law, i which has brought a decrease of 25 i per cent, in the income taxes payable this year, are evident in letters being sent out by officials of the Internal Revenue Bureau. These letters CAMPAIGN BEGINS Health Official Urges Recording Of All Children Born Here. A campaign urging birth registration of all children born here has been begun by Dr. Josiah Bowen, County Health Officer. Parents who are uncertain as to whether or not their children's births are reported can find out definitely by writing the County Health Department at Towson. are addressed to persons to whom refunds are made with the implication that Secretary Mellon is the benefactor. What these Republican officials are doing by letter they are doing also by word of mouth. Here is a letter broadcasted by Galen L. Tait, Collector of Internal Revenue for the First District of Maryland, which includes Washington and Baltimore: "The Revenue Act of 1924, recently passed by Congress, following the proposal of Secretary Mellon for tax reduction, provides for a 25 per (Continued on Page 8—Col. 1) COUNTY POLICE REQUESTED TO SEARCH FOR LAD. Baltimore county police have been requested to search for Herbert Hammond, the 18-year-old son of John T. Hammond, who has been missing from his Baltimore city home since Sunday. "Snapshots" Of Participants In Bay Shore Air Event. Df^aCS§C30D0IZDDSa The U.S.Nwr's "S/lver Bump"- She/vmdom W/ll Be /? Feature ?EDODOl Charles W.Fox OF T0W50N HE/QHTS, WHO WILL PHRT/C/PHTE fN £V£NT IOOD DOOI W^" Results From Second Congressional District To Be Announced As Precincts Are Heard From—Ample Parking Space Will Be Provided. The Presidential election is of more importance this year than those of previous ones, due to the fact that it is a "three-cornered fight," and may result in Congress (Continued on Page 8—Col. 3) SWEP FROM CRAFT "Skipper" Knocked Overboard By Rope Entangleb In Propeller. Swept overboard when struck by a rope that had become entangled in the propeller of his craft, the Sam Wilier, Capt. Charles A. Byus was drowned. The boat belongs to the Arundel Sand and Gravel Corpooration and was running off the county water front when the hawser caught in the propeller. Captain Byus' men said he was standing near the rail when the heavy rope swept across the deck and struck him in the back, knocking him over the low rail. The craft was stopped, and when the body could not be round the police boat Robert D. Carter was summoned. Crews of the vessels dragged unavailingly for an hour. INDICTED FOR MURDER OF HUSBAND. STATE CONVENTION OF FARM BUREAU TO BE HELD IN CAMBRIDGE. The annual convention of the State Farm Bureau will be held at Cambridge on January 7, 8 and 9. The Baltimore county unit is arranging to send a large delegation. FIRE DESTROYS GARAGE Building On Property Of Dr. Robert W. Johnson At Rockland, Wrecked. Fire thought to have been started from a short circuit in an automo-bile destroyed the frame garage and an automobile on the place of Dr. Robert W. Johnson, near Rockland. The Pikesville Fire Engine Company and volunteer firemen from Brooklandville speeded to the scene, but were unable to save the structure and its contents. SHENANDOAH, NAVY'S "SILVER BLIMP," COMING TO BAY SHORE AIR EVENT Most Experienced Aviators Of America And Foreign Countries To Participate—Flyers To Attempt High Marks. Definite announcement that the Shenandoah will come to this community to participate in the aviation event to be held off Bay Shore on Saturday next has been made. At present the Navy's "silver blimp" is on a 9000-mile "hike," but will be back in time for the air exhibition. Not only will records previously established by seaplanes be contested, but new records, covering performances never before attempted, will be made. The most experienced aviators from America and foreign countries will take part. Communications from the Navy Department were recjeived by officials in charge of the event request- ing that seating accommodations be increased. Present plans call for 5 000 reserved seats, but Navy authorities feel this number will be inadequate BAZAR AT GLYNDON TONIGHT Tonight (Saturday) under the auspices of the Glyndon Volunteer Fire Co. a country supper and bazar will be held in Red Men's Hall. MRS. FEDELI INDICTED Woman Who Shot Husband Nervous When Arraigned. FAIL TO FLOAT VESSEL M. & M. Ship Kershaw Aground In River Off Sparrows Point. The Merchants & Miners' freighter Kershaw was stuck in the mud in the river off Sparrows Point, and after tugs spent a whole day in attempting to float the vessel the task was abandoned. The Kershaw went agroun while attempting to assist the burning schooner Jennie Foot. The September term of the grand jury, which was recalled by the court to consider the case of Mrs. Antoinette Fedeli, who shot her husband to death on a lonely county road, where she found him in his automobile with another woman, indicted the woman for first degree murder. Immediately after Major Stryker, foreman of the jury, handed the indictment to the court Mrs. Fedeli was brought into court to be arraigned, and was in a highly nervous condition. After the ordeal she pleaded frantically in the corridor to William Curran, her attorney, for her boy Alexander, who was with her on the night of the shooting. OYSTER SUPPER AT GLEN ARM NOVEMBER 1ST. On the evening of Saturday, Nov. 1st, the Ladies' Aid Society of Waugh M. E. Church will hold an oyster supper in Odd Fellows Hall, Glen Arm. Perhaps If We Could Get In Communication With Mars We Might Be Able To Learn What Mr. Coolidge Thinks About The Ku-Kux-Klan. © Maryland State Archives mdsa_sc3410_1_81-0308.jpg |