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Maryland State Archives Jeffersonian, Towson, Maryland mdsa_sc3410_1_81-0583 Enlarge and print image (5M) |
| ALL THE NEWS THAT'S FIT TO PRINT. THE JEFFERSONIAN "WITH THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE" VOL. XII—No. 16 'It Covers The Community Like The Dew' TOWSON, MARYLAND, SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 1924. BALTIMORE COUNTY'S ONLY SUNDAY NEWSPAPER. Ye Gods! The Only Real Sensation Left For The Nation's Capital To Spring Is The Discovery Of An Honest Man Somewhere In The United States. 1924 SHOWS BAD OUTLOOK FOR TYPHOID MORBIDITY RITCHIE'S BOOM FOR PRESIDENCY EMERGES FROM MERE NEBULOUS INTO POSSIBILITY Fact That He Has Been Asked To Speak At Jefferson Day Diooer Regarded By Wise Acres As Being Of His Having A Chance. 4&*&M***4*********+***&& «• < • > > ¦>> .-> ? «? < ? i! «? < > «» « > :: ?? «? » ? « ? *? ?? ?? * > * > > > * > * > .»? .0 ? .»? .?? < > > > :: »? « ? :: <> • > < ? • > < > > > • > • > <» < ? «> < ? ¦ > :: OH-H-H-H— TOWSON TOWN CLUB, WAKE UP! On numerous occasions The Jeffersonian has referred to the disgraceful condition of the York Road just below the railroad bridge, where the tracks of the United Railways cross from the east side to the centre of the highway—traffic on this State road is required at that point to cross the street car tracks diagonally—the condition of the roadbed and especially between the tracks is growing worse and today is probably the most deplorable piece of road from Baltimore city to York Whether the United Railways or the State Roads Commission is to blame we are unable to say, but we do know that it is an eyesore to the county seat. The Towson Town Club, active in everything that pertains to the betterment of Towson, should take this matter up at once. If it is a job for the State Roads Commission they should be compelled to remedy _ it. If it is up to the United ?*? Railways to keep this portion of y the York Road in shape, then *:* the County Commissioners ?*? should see that this "feather y bed lane" is made passable. *t* I I 2. A i | I ! { 4 x t (Special to The Jeffersonian) Governor Ritchie's Presidential boom, in the opinion of local politicians, is emerging from the highly nebulous state into something which at least has outline, if not a great deal of substance. The Ritchie Presidential boom has so far been fortunate in escaping from the danger which might have resulted from taking too seriously certain manifestations of local pride, such, for example, as a resolution of indorsement passed by the Maryland General Assembly. When the recent House of Delegates passed a resolution indorsing Ritchie for President, there was fear among some of the Governor's advisers that over-enthuisastic friends would put him in a position bordering on the absurd by treating as of too great moment the Dillehunt resolution, passed by the House. Later conservative counsel prevailed, and little was said of the resolution in its passage through the Senate. There has long been the feeling among some of the Governor's counselors, Frank A. Furst included, that if there was really any sentiment for (Continued on Page 8—Col 4) NEGRO ARRESTED. Police Say Butler Admits Theft At Shoemaker Home-Bet On Races. SPEAKING OF TEMPER CREATORS. There was a time when the telephone was a convenience, but now it's a dame dnuisance. After we wait a period that seems like a year following the ringing of our bell, the "beg pardons," "excuse me pleases," "wrong numbers" and numerous other alibis make us feel like chucking the contrapshunj into the ash can. But don't be hasty—remember, we pay a good rental for such a temper creator. FARMERS HELP THEMSELVES. It is found that more than two biUion dollars' worth of business was done last year by organizations of American farmers. It has long been said that the agriculturist is primarily a business sman, but it is only of late that he has compeUed recognition in this capacity by adopting the most up-to-date methods of the business men in other lines. Collectively he is the greatest of capitalists, also the greatest of producers. His weak point has been distribution. When he learns to distribute his products as manufacturers do, he will have his business built upon a rock. Through co-operation and the employment of skilled executives to handle his goods, he may do for himself more than the Government can ever do for him. Traced through finger prints, Sylvester Lee, 24-year-old negro butler, was arrested on a charge of burglary by Baltimore County Police. At a hearing before Magistarte John A. Megraw at Pikesville the negro was held for grand jury action. The alleged robbery occurred last Wednesday at the Green Spring Valley home of Samuel M. Shoemaker, president of the Board of Education and president of the board of regents of the University of Maryland. Lee was employed in the house of Mrs. Bartlett Johnson, Mr. Shoemaker's daughter. The negro, it is said, confessed the robbery, declaring he had lost the money on the races. GLEN ARM TO BE SCENE OF "SOPHRONIA'S WEDDING." For the benefit of Bethany Lodge, I. O. O. F., of Glen Arm, "Sophron-ia's wedding" will take place in Glen Arm Hall on the evening of May 10. Representative Of StateDept. Of Health Urges Private Water Supplies Be Protected From Drainage. SUGGESTS THAT TOILETS BE GIVEN PROMPT ATTENTION, MAKING THEM SANITARY AND CLEAN TO HEAR APPLICATION P. S. C. To Pass On "Maw & Pa" Road Issuing $450,000 Bond Issue. The Public Service Commission has set April 16 as the date for hearing the application of the Maryland and Pennsylvania Railroad Company for authority to issue $450,000 of consolidated 6 per cent, gold bonds and $450,000 par value of treasury stock to be exchanged for $900,000 first income mortgage 4 per cent, gold bonds, and for authority to make a deed of trust of its properties and franchises to secure the bonds. INFANT HURLED OUT Thrown From Speeding Auto On Philadelphia Road—Found By Policeman Police are confronted by a potential murder mystery, following the discovery by a patrolman of the body of a fully developed male infant which was thrown from a speeding automobile on the Philadelphia road, and the general appearance of the machine is the only tangible clue they have to work upon. The patrolman was on duty just about dusk, when a large black touring car sped past him. Suddenly a man riding in the rear hurled out a package. The officer, unwrappnng it, found its contents to be that of a child. BOYS' RALLY TODAY FISHERMAN'S LUCK. yea boh! IQOT ONE ANYHOW COOLIDGE'S POLITICAL MANAGER CRIES OUT Or. Josiah Bowen Will Furnish Phamplet Upon Application—Record Of Disease Is Far Above That Of Past Four Years, Authorities Claim The first three months of 1924 show a bad outlook for typhoid morbidity, according to the State Department of Health. The recent heavy rain falls may have cleaned many water sheds, but the total effect of recent precipita- GYPSY ROBS MOTORIST Those Who Have Belonged To Agricultural Clubs Will Be Guests Of County Agent. A grand rally of all boys in the county who have belonged to the Agricultural Clubs during the past few years will be held today (Saturday) at the County Agent's office, in the Oft'utt Building, Towson. There will be speechmaking, movies, free lunch and base-ball games. NEED OF CHILDREN TO BE ENCOURAGED TO THINK OF CIVIC AFFAIRS APPARENT. Survey Shows Average Youngster Spends Less Than Six Years Of Life In School—Influence Of Press Saves Nation From Intellectual Inertia. (By Nancy Hanks) Need for encouraging school children to think of civic affairs is becoming increasingly apparent. It is an easily established fact that the schools alone are unequal to the great task. A statistical survey of education conducted by the Federal Bureau of Education shows that the average child spends less than six years of his life-time in school. Fortunately, the nation is saved from intellectual inertia through the influ- KILLED IN AUTO MISHAP S. Milton Miles Thrown Through Wind Shield And Into Culvert On Eastern Avenue Road. S. Milton Miles, 58 years old, 406 North Poppleton street, Baltimore City, was killed when he was thrown through the windshield of his automobile as it skidded on a curve on the Eastern Avenue road. The man was returning to his home when the accident happened. After leaving the road, the machine struck a tree, the driver crashing through the windshield into a culvert. His head was nearly severed by broken glass. ence of the press—the greatest single factor in post-school education of adolescents and adults. It is a sad commentary upon statesmen and politicians of the present day to realize that these agencies which mold minds and manners of a people are severely handicapped. The public schools are over-crowded in every locality, yet, an official study of the holding power of the schools shows only a small percentage of the children reach fitting educational levels. Government figures on the survival percentage show that only 86 per cent of the beginning pupils reach the fifth grade; 73 per cent, the sixth grade; almost 64 per cent the seventh grade; and about 58 per cent, the eighth grade; nearly 32 per cent, the first year of high school; 23 per cent the second; almost 17 per cent the third, and over 14 per cent, the fourth year of high school on schedule time. The Federal records show that a (Continued on Page 5—Col 3) "Bill" Butler, Attorney For Textile Interests, Prntests Vigorously Over Senate's Inquiry Of Republican Scandals—Denouoces Those Exposing Administration's Looseness. (From the Washington Correspondent gation of Republican scandals and Man Held Up On Stemmers Run Road And Relieved Of Forty Dollars. Seeing a woman standing in the middle of the road, Paul Eisenberg stopped his automobile as he was driving along Stemmer's Run road. As he drew up close to the woman he saw that she was a gypsy and that six others of her tribe were seated in an automobile near by. Eisenberg, who lives at 4054 Park Heights avenue, Baltimore city, said the woman jumped on the running board, poked a pistol in his ribs and ordered him to throw up his hands. He told Essex police the woman took $40 rom him and sped away in the waiting automobile. Police later apprehended the gypsies at North Point and Montgomery roads. Eisenberg identified several and agreed to abandon prosecution for return of his money, of The Jeffersonian.) President Coolidge's chief political manager, William Butler, attorney for textile interests, has joined the outcry against the Senate's investi- SCHMIDT GETS "LIFE' HOWARD MURRAY PURCHASES TOWSON PROPERTY. Slayer Of Policeman Denied New Trial—Taken Immediately To "Pen." Denying a petition for a new trial, Chief Judge T. Scott Offutt, in the Circuit Court at Towson sentenced Leon M. Schmidt to life imprisonment. Schmidt was convicted on March 26 of killing Patrolman Frank Latham. In arguing for a new trial, Eugene O'Dunne, attorney for Schmidt, maintained that Latham had exceeded his authority when he entered the Schmidt home to make the arrest without a warrant. For the prosecution, Herbert R. O'Conor, State's Attorney, declared that the murder was deliberate and without justification, and that the finding of the jury should be upheld. . Immediately after sentence was pronounced Schmidt was taken to the "Pen" by Sheriff Caleb C. Burton. the denunciation of those who are exposing the corruption in the Harding-Coolidge administration. Speaking in Springfield, Mass., a few days ago, General Manager Butler "minced no words in denouncing Senators Caraway, Democrat, of Arkansas, Wheeler, Democrat, of Montana, LaFollette, of Wisconsin, and other insurgents," according to the Springfield Republican. In attempting to show that the investigations were motived by political considerations. Mr. Butler appeared to have revealed, quite unintentionally, the Republican state of mind. "We can not keep our minds off the election next fall," he said. Deploring the method of the Senate investigations—as some Republicans deplore their success in uncovering graft and dishonesty—Mr. Butler said' "The shame of it all is the disorderly methods pursued by the investigators. , We have the exact process marked' out by law, and the law (Continued on Page 8—Col 4) LITTLE DAUGHTER OF RICHARD E. MUDD IMPROVED. A young daughter of Richard E. Mudd, of Towson, who is ill with pneumonia, is in an improved condition. ANNIVERSARY OF UNITED STATES ENTRY IN WORLD WAR PASSES UNNOTICED April 6th Dawned And Passed In Baltimore County With Few Realizing It Was Seventh Birthday Of Hostilities. AUTOIST FINED $100 John Wannewetsch "Taxed" By Halethorpe Magistrate For Drunken Driving. John Wannewetsch, 165 North Streeper street, Baltimore City, was fined $100 and costs at the Halethorpe Police Station by Justice R. E Stapleton on the charge of operating a machine while under the influence of liquor. Wannewetch's machine collided with one owned by Marshall Shipley, of Lansdowne. tions must have spread pretty well over the. community a polluted top soil, well charged with intestinal bacteria. The menace of typhoil looms up very early—already the records of the Health Department is far above that of the past four years. Though Dr. Josiah S. Bowen, deputy State Health Officer, with headquarters at Towson, the department is prepared to furnish immunizing material, and it might be well that residents consult their family physician regarding this valuable method of prevention. Dr. Bowen recommends that private water supplies be thoroughly protected fro m surface drainage and that toilets be made sanitary. Upon application he will gladly furnish a pamphlet pertaining to the subject. SLICKING UP" County Boating Enthusiasts Are Preparing To Answer Lure Of Spring. The rivers and creeks in the lower end of Baltimore county are calling. On all shores, in the shipyards and boat clubs—in fact everywhere the call is being answered. Baltimore county boating enthusiasts, be they owners of the most palatial cruiser or the lowly flat bottom skiff, soon will be skimming over the waters, for the "slick-up" season is, on. Side by side with the owner of the expensive sea-going cruiser works the owner of the little launch, the skipjack, the rowboat and the canoe. Motors are being overhauled and sailing tackle inspected. Barnacles are being scraped and seams caulked. Shipyards are preparing thousands of craft which will again take to the water on April 15 for the 1924 boating season. 'UNCLE BILLY" BRYAN IMPROVED. Wm] Bryan, Tax Assessor of the Ninth district, who has been ill, is able to be about again. DISAPPEARANCE OF FLORINE ADAMS SIMILAR TO THAT OF DOROTHY ARNOLD. Both Occupied Assured Places In Society With Everything Apparently To Live For—Aunt In Green Spring Valley Gives Up All Hope. A deed has been filed at Towson by which N. D. R. Allen conveys a lot in West Towson to J. Howard Murray. In striking contrast to the same date seven years ago, April 6 dawned and passed unnoticed, few Baltimore Countians finding cause to be reminded of the seventh anniwersary of the entrance of the United States into the World War. To those who remembered, the mid-day bells recalled the fact that at 1.11 o'clock April 6, 1917, President Wilson signed a resolution declaring a state of war between the United States and Germany. All Naval Militia and Naval Reserves were called to the colors by the resolution and the Coast Guard automatically was taken over by the Navy. Maryland responded immediately, when Commander Charles F. Mack-lin, of the Maryland Naval Militia left at once for Washington and declared the unit ready for immediate service. This community's first actual move in the conflict occurred when, under sealed orders rom Washington, a heavily-armed guard, headed by (Continued on Page 4—Col 5) Thieves, murderers, and criminals of all sorts can be traced from city to city and finally nabbed, to be brought back to the scene of their crimes, to face a Court of Justice, but well-to-do young women who drop out of sight are in many instances never located. Has the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Miss Florence Adams, who left her aunt's home in the Green Spring Valley for her home in Philadelphia, where she never arrived, deepened into a tangled web that defies solution? Can the web of mystery be so closely woven that in course of time the disappearance of Miss Adams will surpass the now famous Dorothy Arnold case? These questions are today upon the lips of Carroll E. Stansbury, head of the Baltimore County Police Department and some of his men, prepared to start on the fourth week of their search. MRS. MARGARET A. DIVEN BURIED. The funeral of Mrs. Margaret A. Diven, 81, wife of John T. Diven, of Hereford, was held from her late home, burial being in Foster Cemetery. Ten years ago Dorothy Arnold, daughter of a wealthy New Yorker, disappeared. Both Miss Arnold and Miss Adams occupied assured places in society—both were exceptionally good looking and apparently had everything to live for, and both had secret suitors. Dorothy Arnold was reported engaged to a man who was in Italy when she disappeared, while Miss Adams was interested in a Philadel- (Continued on Page 4—Col 5) DRIVES OVER OWN CHILD Father At Wheel Of Auto, Unaware Youngster Was Riding On Running Board. Thrown from the running board of her father's car when he, unaware of her presence, started and attempted to turn the machine around, Eleanor Ruff, small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Ruff, of Grays, was run over and seriously injured. The accident occurred when the family started to return home after a visit to Mrs. Ruff's father, Frederick Mai-sel, Jr., on Ingleside avenue, Catons-ville. Physicians at Mercy Hospital say the child will recover. The Newsgravure And Magazine Section Of The Jeffersonian Is Extremely Interesting Today—In It You'll Find More News "Snapshots" And More Wholesome Reading. I!«l rtand State Archives mdsa_sc34io_i_8i-058 |