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Remembering the benefactress of Johns Hopkins Children's Center
The Johns Hopkins Children's Center — originally founded as the Harriet Lane Home for Invalid Children — celebrated its centenary earlier this month.
Its endowment originated from the largesse of Harriet Lane, who during the mid-19th...Tags: Arts, Hospitals and Clinics, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Newspaper and Magazine, Johns Hopkins Hospital
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Baltimore was site of pivotal political conventions in 1800s
In "The First American Political Conventions: Transforming Presidential Nominations, 1832-1872," Stan M. Haynes writes that the modern presidential nominating convention evolved during the campaign of 1832.
Between the fall of 1831 and the spring of...Tags: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Democratic Party, Douglas, Slavery, Andrew Jackson
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Dr. Fray F. Marshall
Dr. Fray Francis Marshall, a urologist and former Johns Hopkins professor who developed surgical technique for the treatment of kidney cancer, died of cancer Dec. 2 at the Atlanta Hospice. He was 67 and had lived in Ruxton before moving to Georgia in...Tags: Vaccines, Preventative Medicine, College Sports, Disease Prevention, Cornell University
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An enticing mix of shopping and history
Special To The SunWhile many people conjure up images of quilts and Amish buggies when they think of Lancaster County, Pa., the city of Lancaster offers an alternative to those stereotypes with its eclectic shops, museums and restaurants. Both the city and county, named...Tags: Lancaster County (Pennsylvania), Charles Dickens, Lancaster (Lancaster, Virginia), England, Movies
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Charles Town has more than just slots and horses
Special To The SunCHARLES TOWN, W.Va. -- Mention Charles Town, W.Va., to the average Maryland resident, and most probably a picture slot machines and horse racing comes to mind. But the glitter and excitement of gambling shouldn't overshadow this small city's storied...Tags: Horse and Harness Racing, Casino and Gambling, Lotteries, Justice System, Hotel and Accommodation Industry
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Funeral held for second victim of sniper
Associated PressGAITHERSBURG, Md. - James "Sonny" Buchanan Jr., killed by a sniper's bullet as he mowed grass, was remembered at his funeral yesterday for his years of humanitarian work, volunteerism and a mission to better the lives of children. "A sniper's bullet...Tags: Montgomery (Montgomery, Alabama), Maryland, Murder, Montgomery County (Maryland), Society
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