Miner Lovers and a Boston Visitor in a Small Mining Town
In a coal town a miner hidden from recognition falls for Marie Sloan, Captain Sloan’s niece. After years of working in the office and stock purchases, he confesses only when a Chicago detective arrives, revealing his past and a family secret. The tale blends romance with danger and moral reckoning, set against mine life and social ascent.
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Boston
Captain Sloan
White House
Marie Sloan
Summer
Marie
Sam Fack
Chicago
Lowden
Jack
Pack
Boots and Boots a Barracks Tale in Dublin
A sergeant orders recruits in a Dublin barracks and faults a lone giant-footed recruit who claims the boots make his feet appear to move while his feet stay still. In London Answers and London Mall humor pieces, a P M’s aide and a boy attendant reveal misstatements about weekly pay and earnings in a playful exchange at a political setting.
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Dublin
London
Rousing Her Suspicions
A country youth marvels at the splendid hair of city women, praising a girl's elaborate coiffure. She suspects his flattery when her friend confirms the padding pompadour, sparking a moment of guarded conversation by a candlelit room.
Maryland Proposes Constitutional Franchise Amendment
The January 1908 Maryland General Assembly passed CHAPTER 26 proposing to amend Section 1 of Article 1 Elective Franchise. The act ordains universal male voters meeting residency and registration rules may vote, outlines registration processes including disabled and property-owner cases, and sets the amendment to be voted on at the next general election with specific ballot wording. Governor Crothers issues order to publish a copy of the act for public notice.
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General Assembly
Maryland
State
General Assembly of
United States
Baltimore City
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Court of Appeals of
Baltimore
Board of Officers of Registration
Cirreuit
Court of Appeals
Austin L. Crothers
State of
Cealthmore
Annapolis
N. Winslow Williams
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Oerton
Hoaked Melvin Benj. H. Johnson
Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
Anna R. Covington
Copwright
Associated Literary Press
Catherine of Russian
Mme de Maintenon
Mary
Queen of Scots
Dalkeith Palace
Duke of Buccleuch
London Strand Magazine
Dltectivi
M. P
Billy
London Mall
Acadia
Middletown Farms
Pure Dairy Products
Middletown, del
Oscar Clark & Bro
Denton
Paul Holsinger
Maryland Fire Ins. Co
Haston, Md
C. Deens
Childrens
P. BH. Coreran
Reo
Cochran
Rapid
P. E. Corkran
Ccc
Madras
Balicocs—Se
C. Dern
Fowling Creek, Md
Wilbur E. Jacobs
Burrsville, MD
N. Charles St
Baltimore, Md
Greensboro
W. E. Wilson
W. Hugnes
Denton, Md
G. Lacy Butler
Harmony
Postoffice
Preston
Big Bargins
Mullins Wilmington
Homestead Market
F. Baynard
Wright Bros
Carter Block
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
John B. Stetson
Crossett and Crawford
Onyx
H.C. & W R. Wright
Market Street
Denton, Maryland
Nisi
Harvey LL. Coes
John w.Warren
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Harvey L. Cooper
Thomas L. Day
Harvey L. Soovers
John W. Warren
Orphans’ Court
Levi King
Sarah K. King
Milton F. King
Maryland School For the Deaf
Chas
W. Ely
Frederick
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