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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30
EXPRESS MESSENGER GAGGED
AND ROBBED BY BANDITS
(By The Associated Press)

AUGUSTA, GA. June 30.-An ex-
press car on the Charlestown and
West Carolina railroad was reported
robbed near here today by bandits
who gagged and bound an express
messenger and an armed guard and
made away with $59,725, constituting
the payroll for the Marines at the
Paris Island, South Carolina, station.
When a few miles out of the city
in the Savannah River bottom it is
claimed the hold-up men entered the
express car. overpowered the mes
senger and the armed guard and then
threw the safe containing the money
out of the door.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30
SLIGHTLY MOIST"
PLATFORM PLANK
tBy The Associated Press0

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, June 30
According to administration chiefs
, he committee Of nine drafting the
Democratic platform has practically
agreed on the prohibition plank
which is1, described as Slightly,
moist" and as being in. support OF
he Constitutional amendment but
With declarations for personal liberty
md against "vexatious interferences."
A League of Nations plank, the
same administration chiefs said, has
1een agreed upon "just as Woodrow
Wilson wants it, without the dotting
If an Il or the crossing of IT
AS forecast it follows almost iden-
.ically the line of the Virginia plat
'orm previously approved by Presi-
lent Wilson.
A careful count OF the full com
nittee and a survey Of the conyen-
ion, the administration chiefs said,
made them confident that William D.
Bryan could not get his prohibition
blank into the platform. The agree
nent was in such form they said that
was not improbable that 1t would
1e read before the fun cepmittse op,
resolutions late this afternoon.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30
MEANWHILE PLATFORM
COMMITTEE is BUSY

SAN FRANCISCO, { A L.,
June 30. - Definite and final in
5tructions came from the east to-
lay that William G. McAdoo's
name was not formally to be
placed before the Democratic Ma
.ional Convention.
Burris Jenkins, of Kansas City,
who was prepared to make
nominating speech for McAdoo
evised his plans again and de
,ided to accede to the wishes OF
he McAdoo managers.
"This action was taken with
ny entire approval" William G.
McAdoo said in New York today
when told that definite and
inar' instructions had been re-
ceived in San Francisco that his
1ame was not formally to be
placed before the Democratic Ma
.ional Convention. He would
make no further comment.
Nominations Under Way
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, June 3O.-
candidates for presidential honors
we're being placed i'm nomination at
oday's session Of the Democratic Ma
ional Convention. While committee
nen struggled behind closed doors
attempting to draw up a platform ac-
;eptable TO all elements in the party,
he convention under a rule approved
'esterday saved time by having the
nominating speeches made in advance
If the adoption of the declaration OF
principles. tEi
Beginning in the afternoon oratory
vas in order and it was expected to
continue throughout the day inteT4
'upted by noisy demonstrations as the
lames of favorite candidates were
placed before the delegates.
No Ballot It'll Friday, Maybe
With all the candidates formally
nomination the convention will
await the report of the platform COM
nittee before proceeding to pick the
lominee. Balloting may not begin
ntil late Thursday or Friday.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30
Cardinals Anniversary

Cardinal Gibbons today celebrated
ais thirty-fourth anniversary as Car
iinal-Archbishop of Baltimore and his
ifty-ninth anniversary as priest. No
particular celebration was planned by
.he members of the Cardinals house.
hold, as the prelate will not return
from Georgetown University, Wash
ington, until late this afternoon.
Archbishop Kendrick, of st. Louis,
acting as the Pope's representative,
bestowed the Cardinals red biretta
upon Archbishop Gibbons on June 80,
1886 Despite the fact that he will be
Sc years old in July, the Cardinal en-
joys excellent health and continues to
perform the duties of his Office with
undiminished vigor.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30
PLAN TO INSPECT
NEW ROAD ROUTI

John n. MackalI, chairman of th
State Roads Commission. announce
that an inspection of the propose
route for a new road from Westpor
to the Hanover street bridge would b
N de this week.
The new route, if adopted and de
veloped, is expected to relieve muc
of the heavy traffic from the Annapo
lis boulevard and also eliminate in
convenience TO users of the Cam
Meade road in avoiding the congestio.
near Camden station while enterinf
Baltimore The project has beei
studied by Mr. Mackall and it is un
darstood that he faYors it.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30
PRESIDENT HAS NO
SET VACATION PLANS

President Wilson now his no planl
ii leave Washington for the summer
it has been learned.
Friends are urging him to go Nortl
to a cooler climate or spend part o..
the summer aboard the Presidential
yacht Mayfower, which has just beer
refitted
The President, however, plans to re
m in in Washington unless it becomes
impossible for him to work because o.
the intense heat. He may take shor.
weekend trips on the Mayfiower.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30
JULY FOURTH SERVICE
FOR AMERICAN LEGION

A Fourth of July service in homo
of the American Legion will be he'll
at First Methodist Episcopal Churcl
State Circle. next Sunday night, Jul
4th. at eight o'clock A special ser
mon will be preached by the pastor
Rev. H. w Burgan, to the members o
the Legion. The subject will be 81
Better Country" Invitations are be
ing sent out to all the service men c
First Church, and American Legio'
men generally are cordially invited
attend the service.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30
oIt MEAN IMPROVED
FACILITIES FOR CITY

g4oorts to the effect that a
was on foot by which the
,.blngton. Baltimore and An
...b, Electric Railways (Elec-
IInrj. would absorb the
olnd Electric Railways
Jan line). took a definite turn
ay when ] ]. Doyle, vice
rydrnt and General Manager
hr Electric Line admitted in
interview with a representa-
t Of the The Evening Capital,
n plans are now well under
|4C
The deal may be put through
sihn a few days, or it may be
matter OF months. but certainly
n,bin 4 year, Mr.. Doyle stated.
Half Our Service To Remain
I'D. stated that when the consolida-
tas does take place ii will not mean
Be- abandonment of the half-hour
spice on the Short Line. although
ts changes may be made in the
tyce on the W.. b. a A. Annapo-
branch 1t is probable that the
1ss Of the Annapolis traffic will be
alalIel over the Short Line.
VIII Improve Facilities
ns merging OF the two electric
its viii mean much TO the people of
saapolis and vicinity because of the
ratly increased facilities for traffic
A, will thus be afforded The ma
r plans for the absorption OF the
lu Line have been completed, Gen
70. Manager Doyle stated, but no
ssDie announcement has been made
j. 90 The strictly local measures, that
s shelher the cars of one, or both
Z ,he lines, will be operated over
l present tracks of the Washing
la Bllitmore and Annapolis line in
b city.
in The event that a plan is made
& which the Short Line cars would
itate on the streets, it would be
'he nature Of a mere formality to
aNmmate arrangements therefor,
ater the provisions of franchises
an'et the W, b. & A. 10 years ago.
aaa the tri-oity line started opera
ggs
Further discussing the plans Gen
ai Manager Doyle said: The alb.
option will mean the practical wip-
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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30
CUTTING CASE HEARD
BEFORE JUSTICE WELCT

Justice William S. Welch heard thi
morning the case of J. NJ. Simmons
colored, sailor in the u. s. Nayy
charged with cutting Henry sSimms'
also colored. The assault took plac
on Sunday night on the corner o
West and Washington streets, Office
Fine making the arrest.
Justice Welch found the accuse
guilty and imposed a fine of $10.75
which ne paid and was dismissed
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30
THE MARYLAND GAZETTE.
How Betting Appears
On Candidates At
San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO. June 80.
Here are the betting odds
against the candidates posted
here today:
McAdoo-Eyen money.
Cox TO /
PalmerAa TO /
ID 4vis-4 10 l.
Marshall-4 to l.
Wilson &c 10 /.
Burleson-6 to /.
Smiths TO /.
Edwards IS 10 /.
Ger rd-12 to /.
Bryan-12 to /.
There has been little betting.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30
ELEVEN ARRESTS
FOR TRAFFIC LAW

There have been eleven arrests so
far this week in the traffic law con-
corning the one-way traffic around
Church Circle. This is said to be
fewer than for the same period of
time since the law became effective
on June l. All of the arrests this week
for violation of tae law have been
made of people out of town and none
from Annapolis.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30

The rate fixed for Boone applies to
all stations between that point and
Annapolis. including Annapolis,
An increase of so per cent. on the
50-trip family ticket book between
Baltimore and Annapolis is permitted
The present rate is 500 Proportion
ate increases for the same class of
service between Baltimore and other
stations on tho line are allowed.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30
DIR. PERSONS LAST
SERVICE TONIGHT

Tonight at the mid-week meeting
DR.. Persons will conduct his last serv
ice as pastor in charge of the Pres
byterian Church. He will give brief
talk. The main address will be made
by Rev. w. w. Chambers.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30
Big Fire Near Chicago

CHICAGO. ILL, June 30.-Flames
that ragged yesterday in the Burling
ton r-ilroad yards and shops at Cice-
TO, near here. inflicted damages at
over $4,000 900.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30
GRANTS INCREASED
RATES TO SHORT LINE
Company Is, However, Restrict
ed In Charges And
Schedules
NEW AND OLD SCALES

The Public Service Commission has
handed down an order granting in
part the rate increase asked by the
Ann polls Short Line. A fiat increase
OF 20 per cent. is allowed on 60-trip
monthly cOmmut2tion tickets and on
40-trip monthly school tickets The
company wanted to discriminate in its
charges so that different communities
would have been called upon to pay
more than others. The commission
however, decided to allow the in
creases asked for straight fares. the
charges being at the rate of three
cents per mile, so that the cost of
round-trip ticket TO Annapolis will
hereafter be Si.40 instead of 81.
The increases granted are, however.
condition.! on the company making
the Necessary improvements TO put
the road in good con1itiaE.
The 20 per cent. increase on 60-trip
monthly tickets affects all points
The following table gives the present
fare, the amount requested and the
amount allowed The fare in each in
stance is based upon Communication be-
tween Baltimore and the station
named:
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30
|HlRT LINE TO
| Be ABSORBED BY
ELECTRIC LINE

..,,,,l Manager ]. J. Doyle Ad-
-,s plans For Deal Are Near
o..,, OF Consummation - Re
.,,s Had Been Current Long
Tine
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30
NJ 'ADOO'S NAME
NOT FORMALLY To
GO IN CONVENTION

Final Instructions" From East
Reach Convention At Frisco
And Later Confirmed In New
York-Nominations Are Now
Under Way
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30
START HEARING ON
W.,B. "a. RATE RAISE
President Bishop Refutes Charge
That Line Figured In Deal
For Camp Meade
NEW FARE SCALE ISSUE

The hearing OF the application OF
the Washington. Baltimore and Ann
polls Railroad for an increase in all
classes of its passenger rates was be-
gun yesterday afternoon before tho
Public Service Commission in Balti.
more.
The compsny is represented by
George Weems Williams and Edwin G
Baetjer, together with several officials
of the road Those who were pro
testing against the increases are rep
resented by O. c. Strawn and T. J
Galloway, attorneys: NJ jor william
r. Scott. morale officer at Camp
Meade, and II. A. Marsdon, Clarenct
Roberts, John r. Riggles and w. b
Judy. representing certain settle
ments along the road in the neighbor
hood of Washington, end organiza
tions of commuters Peoples Counse
Joseph G.. Goldsmith represents tho
public.
Army Officer Testiiies
There were some severe criticism
VI thS sSlNlNN given Ny tiAC lOahs PAL
ticularly by Major Scott, who made "a
impassioned appeal to the commission
not to permit tho new rates He els
charged that there had been discrimi
n ton against men wearing the uni
form of their country, and that the.
had been herded in insanitary and un
heated rs, and were not permitte
to ride on the cars used by civilian
passengers. He also charged that tn,
w shington, Baltimore and Annapolis
was responsible for the location
Camp Meade slong the line of its road
and intimated that some sort of dea
had been made by which the compan.
had profited by the lie of land.
When George T. Bishop, presiden
Of the road, was called to the stand h,
stated that any statement made to tn
sffect that the location OF Cam
Meade on the Washington, B Yltimor
and Annapolis, was the result of
deal or that his company had profile
cent by any land deals in connoc
tion with the location of the cam
were absolutely false. a< /.
The case will be continued today.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30

After being out OF the paper so long, the
public is thinking that we are not buying
the second hand line any more. we are tax
Ing great liberty 10 let the public know
that we are still buying Ladies' and Mems
clothing: mems. ladies shoes: furniture,
kitchen utensils. mattings and rugs. Please
give US the first cali. MRS. PAULINE
BLOOM. 30 Main street, Annapolis. Md.
phone c. & L. 50i-R - or drop a postal.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30
ThunderstOrms

Thunderstorms this aft
ernoon or tonight; some
what lower temperature.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30

,..,.i,,sd press Dis. 5.
I.,,s.s Of late news al
.,od abroad are pub
so'',' 90 in The Capital.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1920-06-30

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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-02-12
Council Proceedings

Regular monthly meeting of the
common council of the City, of Sank
Centre, held Feb. 4th, 1920 at 1880
q. m.
The Council convened in regular
session with all the members present
save Alderman Bergman.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read and approved.
The clerk reported having issued
order No. 571 to Anton Nelson for
the sum of $325.00 on account of
bridge contract and such action was
unanimously confirmed.
The Clerk reported a balance in
the sinking fund of $1250.00 and was
directed to draw an order of that
Fund for the amount and place it in
an interest bearing certificate.
The following bills were audited,
allowed and orderfed paid, viz:
Order No.
592 Northern Telephone Co.'s 4.66
Commission 24O.9O
594 7 Borgerding & Co. 240.9O
sos Wedge Hardware Co. -. 2.o2
596 Toe Benz 100
SGT G. Hillerud & Co. ...... 7O.52
roo n. s. Halyerson G. Co. -. $500
600 q F Weeks e. Son 1000
The Clerk was instructed to issue
three Emergency Certificates OF
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then given ordinance No. 148" and
was offered by Alderman DuBeau
who moved that it be fled and re-
ceive it's first reading. The Ordinance
was then read.
The Ordinance was then referred
to the City Attorney with the request
that full opinion as to all matters
pertaining thereto be presented to
the Council at its next meeting.
The meeting was then adjourned
to February 18th, 1920 at 7:30 p. m.
J. F. COOPER,
City Clerk.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-02-12

on the Ordinance. The Attorney re-
fused to give any opinion without
time to consider the Ordinance and
investigate fully. Mr.. Plank desired
to have another meeting of the Coun-
Gil to finally pass upon The Ordinance
on Monday but the City Attorney
stated that the Ordinance proposed
to bind the city for twenty-five (25)
years and that a week was short
time in which to study the matter.
The said Ordinance providing for
a twenty-five year franchise to the
st. Cloud Water Power Company was
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-02-12

100000 each, to bear 6 per cent
payable on or before one year, and
to be disposed Of as funds were re-
quired.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the
American Legion, presented formal
request for permanent quarters for
the American Legion, and requested
the council to furnish few thousand
dollars for finishing off suitable
rooms in the new Armory building.
Owing to lack of funds and other
extraordinary expenses already in
CURED this year, the Council was
obliged to file the communication.
The Ladies Welfare Committee fill
ed communication setting forth the
functions of the American Red Cross,
and stating that this organization
was doing the work of the Welfare
Ladies, and for that reason rendered
their resignation. The communities
ton wa sordered filed and vote OF
thanks was extended the Ladies OF
the Welfare Committee for the very
efficient service rendered.
The rest room committee filed its
regular monthly report for January
which showed, among other things
monthly attendance of 730 and the
largest single day of 81. A balance
on hand of 1914. The communica,
ton was ordered filed.
J. E. Bonner filed an application
for the office of City Engineer ano
was duly appointed as such Officer
for the unexpired teri" ending Mar
31st.
A petition for a sewer on Thirc
street from Walnut to Willow, anC
thence north to the N. P. R R. was
read.
Also Petition for a sewer on Ash
Street from Ninth Main Street, NORTH
to Second Street and west on Second
Street to Birch. These petitions were
filed anad the City Engineer was di
rected to make a preliminary survey
with the view of ascertaining wheth
er change could not be made to &C
commodate the same people by
changing the outlet and lessing thu
cost; on the last mentioned line.
H. S. Lesuer appeared before thu
Council on request and explained tx
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-02-12

nature of his claim against the City
for damages to his horse, by reason
of stepping into sewer man hole. The
matter was taken under advisement.
The meeting was then adjourned.
J. F. COOPER,
City Clerk.
Special meeting of the Common
Council Of the City of Sank Centre
held Thursday, February 9th, at $3.50
p. m.
The Council convened on call Of
the Mayor with Aldermen Halverson,
Hillerud, Jameson and Dubeau in
attendance.
The call was read which stated the
object of the meeting to be for the
purpose of considering and taking
action upon the question Of granting
to the st. Cloud Water Power Com
pany a franchise to erect and main
tain a line of poles and wires to
furnish electricity to the Central
MINI. Power and Milling Co. and
permitting said Company to furnish
electrical current direct to said Mill
ing Co.
Mr.. Parker Of the Milling Co. and
Mr.. Plank of the st. Cloud Water
Power Co. were present and explain
ed pending deal with the st. Cloud
Co. for the sale to this Co. of the
Dam, and its agreement to supply
the Milling Co. for the sale to this
Co. the Dam and its agreement to
supply the Milling Co. with current
at 1 ga per K. w. which was cheap
er than the City could do.
The water, Light and Power Com
mission stated that an ordinance
had been prepared which they had
carefully examined and which was
alright in every way and which they
requested the Council to pass. The
Council asked that the Commission
place their request in writing and
the following was then presented in
writing and was filed by the City
Clerk.
"To the City Council of the City
of Sank Centre:
Gentlemen: The water, Light &
Power Commission recommended that
the st. Cloud Water Power Company
be given permission by granting
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-02-12
BIRCHDALE

Mr.. Trumble is on the sick list.
Miss Eta Barham spept the week
end with her parents at Burtrum.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Martin were
guests at the S. Holms last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Anderson visited
at the, w. Beaver home last Sunday.
Miss Verna Green spent the week
end with her parents in Sank Centre.
The Farmers Club met at the Will
Ceyner home lats Saturday night. A
large crowd was in attendance.
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. Schultz and Mr..
Copenhafer and sister were visiting
with Mr.. and Mrs. Art Titzhe last
Sunday.
Miss Evelyn Anderson, who has
been spending the past few months
in Steel county visiting relatives, re-
turned home last week.
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proper ordinance to furnish energy
for the sole use Of said Milling Co.
at its premises in the City of Sank
Centre in considerationof st. Cloud
Water Power Company purchasing
and developing the dam and flowage
rights Of the Milling Company.
Signed:
L. w. GINGERY
III. F. HENNEMAN
F. w. SPRAGUE
Commissioners.
The ordinance was then presented
and the Council called the City At
torney and his opinion was requested
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Mic Kuefler, ST., is on the sick list.
Joe Tscheida lost valuable horse.
Sam Sieben is visiting friends and
relatives here.
Peter Braun made business trip
to Melrose Saturday.
Miss Gertrude Nicklans, of st.
Augusta, is spending a short time
visiting with friends and relatives.
Mrs. F. Telling, Mrs. j. I. Nichols
and Mrs. p. Heiner spent short
time with Nike Weiner and family
Thursday.
A home talent play presenting
"Darkey the Wood Dealer" "The
Mischievous Niger" and The jolly
Orchestra will be given at Elrosa by
The Commedian Club, February 16.
Dance after the show.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1920-02-13
MEANT TO SERVE AS BEACON
statue ~ Liberty al New Sork 10 Not
Fulfilling orainsi Purpose
ot Designer.

The statue ~ Liberty, In New Work.
hsfhor, Is electrically illuminated w.
that is. w gsaaAcd Wslh liEt, es 10 he
rendered hr!sti,iy visible al night,
Originally however. the idea was
10 make Il serve rs hea rs4sl aad FOR
this purpose tho flame" II the lady n
torch was cnt Ut the sides, The oEeB.
ifg~ fittei with glass, and hlne duplex
are iaiars placed inside
Thus was obtained n light witch.
urhelA nj height 1T 3as feet above
The water, VAS visible - tales out
at s.t, or ten miles htYorA she anchor.
age Of the ouislde liahfshin lis main.
'enAnrr Was assigned TO the govern.
n,en, lighthouse board
Iu, the lighthouse board declared
that II had little ~ no usefulness ~
AZ aid TO- navigation, .iis Aplut .ejnr
purely sentimental, and In isre The
light wHs estinguished the business
of illuminating tie statue beiag baud.
ei over 80 the war department