Governor Candidates in Maryland Democratic primary
The piece reviews Maryland Democratic governor hopefuls Governor Crothers Senator Blair Lee and Senator Arthur P Gorman. It praises their records in the Senate and on key issues such as anti bribery laws direct primary and railroad investigations while urging unified support in the upcoming November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Austin J. Crothers
Cecil
Blair Lee
Montgomery
Arthur P. Gorman
Howard
Commonwealth
Crothers
Maryland Senate
Lee
Nht
Senator Lee
Jeffersonia
General Assembly
Howard County
Senate
Editorial notes on Wiley probe and government overhaul
The piece reflects on the Wiley investigation as the 24th House inquiry and recalls a historic Democratic overhauling of government under a Civil War era Congress. It cites Senator Aldrich on applying business principles to save money, Taft crediting Democrats for reciprocity bill passage, and Governor Crothers naming Charles H. Stanley as Comptroller after W. B. Claggett’s death.
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Dr. Wiley
Wiley
House of Representatives
Democratic Congress
Belknap
Crothers
Charles H. Stanley
Prince George’s County
W. B. Claggett
Gormans Platform Announces Candidacy For Governor
State Senator Arthur P. Gorman of Howard county announces his candidacy for the Governorship. His platform calls for legalized primary elections, regulation of public service corporations, higher teacher pay, better schools, conservation of resources, tax relief, more Baltimore representation, and improved state roads. He pledges a clean conservative business administration if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur P. Gorman
Howard Country
Baltimore City
Gorman
Democratic Party
State Senate
Democratic cotton bill aims at broad price cuts for masses
A Democratic House passes a sweeping cotton schedule reducing taxes on cotton goods, promising relief especially for the middle and lower classes. The measure contrasts with the Payne Aldrich plan and targets garments, blankets, sheets, and underwear with notable rate cuts. It also notes civil service petition limits and reviews Dr. Harvey Wiley’s critiques of food additives and adulteration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
Taft
Congress
James T. Lloyd
Misouri
United States
Lloyd
Republican Party
Ballinger
Constitutional amendments for state and municipal elections and Baltimore representation
The Journal outlines three amendments for November: two expanding Baltimore city representation in the General Assembly and a voting rights proposal restricting state and municipal elections to two citizen classes with a uniform ballot and Australian counting system. It also notes revival of repealed laws if the amendment fails.
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Wilson
Baltimore City
General Assembly
Senate
Baltimore County
Returned by the plague stops in Naples voyage
The narrator describes entering Naples harbor with its Bay of Naples scenery and volcanic Vesuvius, the welcome from emigrant rowboats, and Naples boy divers. Aboard ship, quarantines alter plans for travel through Egypt, Palestine, Smyrna, and Athens, prompting a route change to Marseille while reflecting on divine providence and future Rome antiquities lectures.
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Naples
Bay
Vesuvius
Sicily
Rome
Mediterranean
Italy
Thomas Cook and Son
Cook
Egypt
Genoa
Suez Canal
Pacific
Alexandria
Marseilles
France
Palestine
Athens
Smyrna
Ephesus
Europe
St. Paul
America
Independence for the Philippines urged by Clark
AHCAN Speaker Champ Clark argues the United States should grant independence to the Philippines with guaranteed support or alone if needed. He predicts passage of Judge Cline’s bill next winter and notes Taft’s contrasting stance implying independence timeframes. The piece also questions a Roosevelt investigation into Harriman funds and criticizes Republican chaos amid shifts in policy.
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Philippine
Champ Clark
United States
Philippines
Clark
Taft
Judge Cline
Indiana
Senate
Democratic House
Roosevelt-Harriman
Railroad King
Roosevelt
New York
Roosevelt ’Arkier
Democratic Confidence in Maryland Gubernatorial Field
The piece extols the Democratic strength in Maryland and praises each gubernatorial hopeful as a man of high character. It asserts the successful candidate will likely win voter endorsement and that Maryland is a reliable Democratic state, making election success almost assured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Maryland
Wetkin Will Ring In Maryland Campaign Tour
The Snow Wil Messenger reports that all candidates will tour the state as the welkin rings with oratory. The contest is friendly with losers pledging to support the winner, and both men aim to secure a Democratic victory. Both are loyal partisans who have not sulked in their tents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetkin
Maryland
Welkin
Democratic Party
Public letter from voyage to Egypt and Palestine ends with awe
In a final public note from Southampton the author plans to depart August 6 aboard the George Washington and reflects on the voyage, then shifts to Queen Anne's County agriculture. A Centreville Record comparison shows Caroline, Talbot, and Queen Anne's counties with varying population and tax base changes, noting Queen Anne's has the largest farms and many tenant operators, urging smaller owner managed farms to boost population and value.
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God Willing
Southampton
England
Egypt
Palestine
Daashisee
Queen Anne’s
Caroline
Talbot
Centreville
Queen Anne's
Caroline County
Talbot County
Queen Anne's County
Rawlings Seeks Orphans Court Judge Nomination in Caroline
In a June 20 1911 notice Rawlings of the second district announces his Democratic candidacy for a seat as judge on the Caroline County Orphans Court. He says he has voted Democrat for 45 years and asks fellow Democrats for support, leaving the result to the voters.
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Caroline County
Maryland
House of Delegates
George Richard Percy
Denton, Md
6Th
W. Brewster Deen
Denton
Orphans’ Court
Richard T. West
Lighth
James Temple
Ridgely
Orphans' Court
Rawlings
Second District
Arthur T. Handy
Federalsburg
W. Townsend Downs
Greensboro
Merriken runs for Orphans Court in Democratic primary
Harry R. Merriken announces candidacy for the Orphans Court in the Fifth district. He appeals for Democratic support ahead of the August 29 primary, citing prior candidacies and experience in settling estates and his intent to diligently fulfill duties. July 12, 1911.
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Orphans’ Court
Harry R. Merriken
Fifth District
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WSPA
PERN
Senator Gorman
Democratic Ways and Means Committee
DR. Weley
Harvey W. Wiley
Whiskey Trust
Dashiell
Bay of
Alv
Ell
Dashieli
Schloss Baltimore Clothes
Schloss Brothers
Selby Oxfords
Tion Oxfords and
Excelsior
Schilos9 Bros. & CO
Baltimore and
New Yok
J. H. Richols & Sgn
Denton, Maryland
Main Street
L. Irving Jones
Robert L. Breeding
Ale, Cooper
J. Olan Clark
Edward W. Liden
Isaac T. Fleetwood
Albert S. Handy
Charles E. Andrews
Choptank, Md
Nelson NI. Fooks
Preston
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