Colonial Families and Their Descendants Illuminates Maryland
Mary Burke Emory of Queenstown writes Colonial Families and Their Descendants portraying Maryland’s early society. The reviewer praises vivid pen portraits of 18th century life on Eastern Shore plantations, social customs, hospitality, fox hunting, quail shooting, and the belles and beaux of auld lang syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Old Commonwealth
Richard Carvel
Mary Burke Emory
Queenstown
No Inducement to Young Men Against Trusts in 1900
The St. Louis Republic argues against the Republican platform, accusing it of trust domination that harms young Americans. It contends young men face limited business prospects and servitude under trusts, urging opposition to the 1900 Republican ticket to preserve independence and opportunity.
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St. Louis
The Precedent Will Hold in Nominations
Col. E. McC. Ford notes a pattern in presidential nominations with a second bid. He cites Jefferson, Jackson, Harrison and others, arguing that except for one exception, a defeated candidate who is nominated again is eventually elected. He recalls 1796 Adams beat Jefferson, 1800 Jefferson won, 1924 Jackson defeated Adams then won in 1832, and 1936 Harrison lost to Van Buren then challenged in 1940.
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Henry Clay
Col. E. McC. Ford
Georgia
Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
John Quincy Adams
Adams
William Henry Harrison
Martin van Buren
Harrison
Electable Pattern Mirrors Historic Candidates
The text argues that Bryan follows a familiar political arc, being defeated in his first bid yet later becoming the party’s standard bearer. It compares his career to Jefferson, Jackson, and William Henry Harrison and suggests that, by precedent, he will be elected if he runs again after a defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Jefferson, Jackson
William Henry Harrison
Akron mob robs and burns city after lynching claim
A mob in Akron pursued Louis Peck after reports of a brutal assault on a six year old girl. Shots shattered windows and several people were killed as the mob set Columbia Hall ablaze after Peck was moved to Cleveland. The piece condemns mob violence and notes a Southern pattern of lynching without trial. It also covers other items including the 27th Annual Great Grangers' Picnic Exhibition, Pekin relief actions, Roosevelt remarks, and assorted political updates.
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Akron
Ohio
Louis Peck
Columbia Hall
Peck
Kelly
Cleveland
South
Great Grangers
Williams’ Grove
N. C. Sheaffer
Leonard Rhone
J.T. Allman
Pennsylvania State Grange
Maryland and Virginia Wheat Crop Surges in Favor
An unusually fine wheat crop in Maryland and Virginia boosts supply and quality while Northwestern shortfalls raise demand for Southern wheat. Baltimore ships most cereal to New York for flour, aiding consumers. local notes mention political shifts, a notable editor's death, and a push for public school involvement in Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Virginia
Baltimore
New York
Mrs Mat ties Leonard Dies at Cambridge Home
Mrs. Mattie Leonard, wife of Charles H. W. Leonard, died at her Cambridge residence Friday of last week. The brief notice records her death and identifies the surviving spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Leonard
Charles HW. Leonard
Cambridge
Notice to Taxpayers of Caroline County Taxes
By direction of an Act of the Maryland General Assembly the Caroline County Commissioners levy the annual tax for county and state purposes. Taxes are due September 1 and payable to Treasurer Chas H Whitby, with five percent discount for September payments. Tax bills unpaid after January 1 incur interest from September 1. Tax collection sittings listed by town and date.
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General Assembly of
Maryland
Caroline County
Henderson
Ridgely
Hillsboro
Greensboro
American Corners
Federalsburg
Preston
Iaw
Chas. H. Whitby
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Denton Journal
Melvin
Steele & Johnson
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Adlai E. Stevenson
Illinois
Congress
Edwin H. Brown
Queeen Anne's County
John P. Moore
Worcester County
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Teddy” Roosevelt
Scribber’s Magazine
San Juan Hill
Eastern Shore Board of Development
Hattersley W. Talbott
State Bureau of Immigration
Joshua W. Hering
Isidor Rayner
E. E. Jackson
Lloyd Lowndes
United States
McComas
Wellington
Gorman
Wilbur Eliason
Kent County
James Wallace
Dorchester County
Wallace
Louis E. McComas
James Wilson
Moore
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Goebel
Perry Belmont
E. M. Shepard
Bourke Cochran
Collis P. Huntington
Ocean City
John B. Morrow
Hascott City
Somerset
A. Lincoln Dryden
Caroline
Union Veteran Legion
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Erie
W. Laird Henry
Baker
Dorchester
Chamberlain
A. A. Power
Emporia
Kan
Hugh Duffey
R. J. Colston
Denton
LaGore Combination Lime Co
LaGore, Mo
J. H. Doak
Williams, Ore
Kina Lime Co
LeGore
Deak
Nicholson
Nicholson Institute
Eighth Avenue
Denton Uptank
Denton, Maryland
T. Fred
G. H. Medford
Eec
Chamberlain’s
Thave
Tamina
Auburn
Geo. A. McDaniel
Iste Annual
Talbot County Fair
Haston
Talbot County
Stevenson
Roosevelt
Dloza
Joseph B. Harrington
Sec’y and Treas
Baston, Md
Boars
Denton, Md
Lehigh Valley
Vandar
T. W. Jones
WM. S. Crouse
Denton Academy
W. S. Crouse
Bara Pant Heath & Milligan Mfg
Chicago
Lx.l
Milligan
Nuttle Hardware
Main ST
Mattings
White Star
Burbank
Jast, Mullin & Sons
Wilmington
ONE Price Clothing House
Baltimore Street
New York Clothing House
John K. Calloway
Pliny Fisher
Attorney-At-Law
DeEnTon, Mo
N. Alex. Hutson
Thomas Carmine
Adjoining
Talbot
Equitable Life Insurance Society of New York
Sibley & Steiner
Del
Ford Bldg
C. H. Shields
Attornecy-at-Law
Ae W.clark, JR
Bex &8
Benton
FrRaen P. Covey
4Uctioneer
Percy Dunning
Wipe
Oscar Clark
Denton Depot
B. W. Parker
Addreea Denton Journal
J. M. Short
Hackett Farm
Aaron Johns
Ellwood, Md
Ohn W. Gootee
Journal
G. H. Burlock
Louis Stoll
Sewart
JM. MH. Deweese
Fred E. Owens
Deweese & Owens
Attorneys-at-Law
Court House
Gost
King’s
Mihn
Jessy
Hargain
Goren
Bargain King Men’s and Boys
Rochester
T. H. Evans & Company
Light Street
Pete Leears
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