Editorial notes urge Democratic control for national policy
The Philadelphia Record argues for ending Republican rule, saying Democrats better represent diverse conditions nationwide. It condemns Republican power concentration in Washington, calls out corporate ties and rising federal spending, and endorses strict anti corruption measures and immigration logistics. Maryland campaign plans are outlined with Bryan and Kern invited to speak.
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Philadelphia
Republican Party
Congress
Washington
Democratic Platform Adopted by Ocean City First District
The First District Democratic Congressional Convention at Ocean City adopts a platform praising William Jennings Bryan and John W. Kern for president and vice president. It calls for unity against Republican doctrines and endorses Governor Austin L. Crothers and the state administration as beneficial to Maryland’s civic progress and public service.
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Ocean City
William Jennings Bryan
John W. Kern
Denver
Austin L. Crothers
Democratic Party
Maryland
Corrupt Practices Act Endorsed by Party for Maryland
A political party pledges support for the Maryland Corrupt Practices Act, calling for strict enforcement and urging citizens to aid in curbing corporate and individual wealth influence in politics to keep suffrage uncontaminated and public sentiment sound. The statement frames corruption as a threat to rights and seeks honest principles.
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Maryland
Field’s electoral map favors Bryan in key states
Baltimore attorney Field argues Bryan can win with seventeen electoral votes to spare. He places California Wisconsin West Virginia Indiana and Maryland in the Democratic column, citing party unity west of the Alleghenies and Republican divisions. He notes growing Republican defections to Bryan and asserts Maryland largely supports Bryan outside Baltimore.
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Field
Baltimore
New York
Winois
Ohio
Bryan
Solid South
Maryhind
Okano
Indiana
Fields
Associated Press
Wisconsin
la Follette
California
West Virginia
Republican Party
Alleghanies
Cleveland
Maryland
Denver
Baltimore City
Baltimore County
Arnile
Corrupt Practices Act Rally Shapes Eastern Shore Campaign
The Baltimore Sun reports a clean campaign pledge by Covington to enforce the Corrupt Practices Act, promising no campaign spending except lawful use and urging state attorneys on the Eastern Shore to aid enforcement. Republicans meet August 6 at Ocean City amid expectations of re nomination for Congressman William H. Jackson, though some say he may defer nomination if suitable.
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Ithelogan
Ocean City
J. Harry Covington
Aeibi
Maryland
Baltimore Sun
Covington
Billy Jackson
Jackson
Congress
William H. Jackson
Bill
Mention of Possible Nomination in Party Fight
The text notes that in case of his refusal to fight, an effort would be made to nominate his son William P. Jackson as the new national committeeman. It mentions another name as part of the discussion, indicating succession planning within the party leadership.
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William P. Jackson
Rise by Resistance in Life and Faith
A Sunday School Times essay extols progress through obstacles in physical, mental, and moral growth. It argues that struggle strengthens virtue, character, and faith, citing examples from J. G. Holland and scripture, and urges perseverance through trials as God’s method of development. The piece ends by linking resistance to market notice about a mill property sale and financing options.
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Sunday School Times
J. G. Holland
Mariner
Jesus
Scholarship Notice for Washington College Applicants
Notice announces scholarship applications at Washington College Chestertown Maryland to be received by August 11 1908. Judges will hold a qualification examination due to many applicants beginning at ten oclock A M at the Office of the Register of Wills Caroline County by order of the Court ROBT J JUMP Register of Wills.
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Washington College
Chestertown
Register of Wills
Robt. J. Jump
Caroline County
Desirable Denton dwelling for rent on Court House square
Desirable dwelling for rent in Denton fronts Court House square. Year 19u9 listing 12 rooms and bath with summer latchen dairy smokehouse coal and wood sheds and a stable for two horses. Town water and sewer connections. J. Dukes Downes.
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Denton
Court House Square
J. Dukes Downes
Land Description Near Bell Farm and Burrsville Road
A historical land parcel description detailing 62 acres with 18 perches of area, lying between county road and will-dam near Bell Farm. It specifies boundary lines from a bridge on the almshouse road, detailing several course and distance segments to Burrsville road and back to the starting point.
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Will-Dam
Bell Farm
Burrsville Road
Almshouse Road
Public Sale of Valualne Twelve Months Neon Sums
Public sale notice lists terms and bidder details for a six month neon sum with proceeds to C H Dean and T Frank Seward in Racine. Urges bidders to attend and complete purchase under city sale rules.
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J. E. Ellwanger
F. P. Covey
Neon
Urchaser
Zoot Ae Parable i Bank
C. H. Dean
T. Frank Seward
Racine
Property sale notice from 1908 with farm implements listed
A sale in 1908 of a property includes a Roan Mare fourteen years old described as a good worker and fair driver. Also listed are a two horse wagon an iron spike tooth drag in good condition a riding cultivator a Milwaukee binder and a Milwaukee mower. Terms will be the same as announced by the ALS Race MysEbbe AZUUES.
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McCormick
Milwaukee
Bargain Shoe Sale Teems With Low Prices Across Styles
Large stock of men women boys and girls can be outfitted with low shoes for a year at great savings. About 400 pairs from top makes like John H. Dryer Dolly Madison Queen Quality Rice Hutchins Walkover Douglas and more. Substantial reductions on numerous Oxford styles with regular prices ranging from 1.50 to 4.00 and sale prices as low as 1.10 to 3.00. limited sizes.
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John H. Dryer & Co
Dolly Madison
Queen
Rice & Hutchins
W. L. Douglas
Ian Blucher
Vici
Douglas, Rice & Hutchins
Vic Osfords
Osfords
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Melvin Ben
H. Johnson Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Talbot County
Bureau of Immigration
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Ar Bryan
Kern
Johnson
Minnesota
Towne
Vandiser
Democratic State Central Committee
THE
Congressional Platform
Reno
Law Building
Orphans’ Court
Anthony Mill Property
Jeger
Circuit Court
M. Illa Anthony
Lulu Colbourn
Court House
Anthony's
Hobbs Corner
T. Pliny Fisher
Joshua M. Anthony
Crouse
Queen Anne
Damson Town
Queen Anne’s County
J. H. Beer
Tuckahoe Neck
MysEbbe Azuues
C. Henry Wagner
John L. Evernham
Children’s & Misses’ Low Shoes
Russia
Moody and Queen
Griffo
RAND
Iscuuccu Ito
Hrsyeh
Lancaster Ginghams
Lawn and Batiste
John L. Everngam
Denton, Maryland
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