Influence of bicycles on U S highway growth noted
A Denton Journal survey cites the bicycle as a key driver of modern road improvements across the United States. The piece links cycling activism to broader highway upgrades, reflecting a period shift in transportation policy and public demand. It mentions tin can price moves, Morgan syndicate plans, and upcoming state laws affecting Baltimore governance.
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United States
Baltimore Sun
Baltimore
van Combine
Senator McComas Predicts GOP Gain From New Election Law
Senator McComas argues the Republican party will gain from the new election law. He cites illiteracy among white voters in parts of the state as a factor but says educated colored voters understand the Democrats’ aims and are flocking to schools and churches to learn the new requirements. The Eastern Shore, especially Dorchester, sees a revival in boat-building.
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McComas
Republican Party
State Board of Health studies Sussex smallpox outbreak
The Maryland State Board of Health held its monthly meeting to review the Sussex county Del smallpox outbreak. Secretary John S. Fulton outlined measures and urged controlled cooperation with Delaware authorities, including hospital camps, vaccination, disinfection, and daily reports to Maryland counties.
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Maryland State Board of Health
John S. Fulton
Sussex County
Del
Delaware
Maryland
Sussex
New York
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Virginia
Wilmington
Baltimore
Queen Anne’s
Chesapeake
State Board of Health
Fulton
Caroline
Talbot
Dorchester
Wicomico
Worcester
Montgomery County
Allegany
Garrett
Rayner
Somerset County
Board of Health
The New Ballot Law Debated by Editors
Exumer W. Deen defends the 1896 ballot reform against opposition claims it is partisan. He argues it tightens secrecy and curbs bribery, rejects charges of racist motive, cites Democratic support for education, and asserts the law protects universal voting rights as envisioned in equal treatment.
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Democratic Party
W. Deen
Coigne's American Theatre Company Comes to Denton Md
Coigne's American Theatre Company presents three nights at Masonic Hall Denton April 15 to 17 with new act The Hero of Manila featuring Admiral Dewey and Mark Hanna. April 16 offers three comedies The Loan of a Lover Miss Brown and My Uncle from New York. April 19 upstand event Too Much of a Good Thing by Queen Anne residents at Hopkins Hall to fund M E Church South building. noted performers include Elois Bertram Roland Sedgwick and Ethel Douglas.
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Coigne
American Theatre Company
Masonic Hall
Denton
New York
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Mark Hanna
Prince of Actors
Creston Clark
Elois Bertram
Roland Sedgwick
G. W. Garrett
P. J. Mason
Soubretto
Ethel Douglas
Frank B. Coren
P. J. Jones
Queen Anne and
Hopkins’ Hall
Mary Dukes
Anna Beauchamp
Ethel Anderson
Mollie Short
Louise Branford
Rosa Williams
Messrs
Winchester Smith
Elmer Brown
George Stewart
Easton
M. E. Church South
Quick relief from rheumatism with Chamberlains Pain Balm
The Centreville Record reports testimonials praising Chamberlains Pain Balm for rapid relief from muscular rheumatism. D N Sinks of Troy Ohio credits it with ending a painful arm and shoulder attack after trying many remedies. Local sellers listed include Colston Denton Hillsboro Daffey Ridgely.
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Chamberlain
D. N. Sinks
Troy
Ohio
Messrs
Geo. F. Parsons & Co
R. J. Colston
Denton
Hugh Daffey
Hillsboro
T. W. Smith
Ridgely
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Senate
Chesapeake and Tributaries
Kent County
Post Office Department
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John Walter Smith
Batiwore
Wilson M. Tyler
Stone
Pennsylvania
Spencer C. Jones
State Senate
DR. Fulton
Easton Conference Gazette
Bradley
H. M. Thompson
T. F. Waldron
Holy Cross Church
Dover
Margaret Waldron
Pottsville
Arthur John Greenlee
Sallie
Edge
Sailie
Nora
Buffalo Exposition
Reliable Authority
Queen Anne’s Railroad Company
Love Point
Maryland Telephone Company
Centreville
Marion Rooke
T. M. Thompson
Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago
T. Smith
William Savory
Warrington
England
Hugh Duffey
H.C. Wilson
Aurora Street
Napoleon
Josephine
Woimain
F. P
Bertie Parker
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Caswink
Chas. H. Magnes
Chas. Hl. Leonard
Wal Reddie
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J. JH. Nichols
Denton Bridge
Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
James T. Cooper Ia
John R. Sullivan
Court House
William T. Sullivan
Hillaboro
O. M. Lloyd
Daniel Zeigler
Sarah EB. Saulsbury
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John W. Crank
E. Milby
Railroad Avenue
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Oxford
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Ellendale
Delaware, Maryland, & Virginia Railroad
Georgetown
I. W. Teoxet
D. Uhlee
Gen'l Pas
Z. T. Hutchinson
WH. H. Deweese
Fard R. Owens
Attorneys-at-Law
W. Slark, JR
Benton
Qasar Clark
Denton, Maryland
James Swann
Denton Flour Mills
Bran
William H. Mowbray
Frepentok Paisey
Miller
ME. Cromeson
Hillsboro, MD
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Patapsco Guano CO
W. H. Dery, Esq
Baltimore, MD
Caner
Canotine County
John Williamson
Board OF School Commissionera
County Hill
Manual Training School
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W. Jonas
Chicago Board of Trade
Clinton P. Paine & CO
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Chamber of Commerce
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Camden Street
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Greensboro
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Moore
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Waynesboro
Nevius & Frampton
Saulsbury Collins
William T. Hignutt
Adm
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Prudential Insurance Company OF America
Newark
N. J
DEE Ee Pa Capital
Fire Insurance Company
Phil Asuhbersy
Pennsylvania Ilphia
the Home Insurance OF
Jerome A. Cox
Preston, Md
Jast, Mullin & Sons
Charles H. McCarter
Sife
Mennie DR. McCarter
Charles H. MlcCarter
Superior
J. P. Holsinger
G. W. Morris
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