M Kanleys Unpopular War and Otis Leadership
The piece argues the administration will not appoint a new commander in the Philippines before campaigning, detailing escalating troop numbers for General Otis from 30,000 to 63,000 and describing recruitment as a political move. It cites Colonel W. E. McLean’s view that continued war could cost McKinley the election, with opposition from western Republicans and unified Democratic opposition to expansion.
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Otis
Nio
Philippines
Congress
Manila
San Francisco
W. E. McLean
Indiana
Cleveland
Washington
McKinley
Twenty sixth biennial session of American Pomological Society
The twenty sixth biennial session of the American Pomological Society will convene at Horticultural Hall in Philadelphia on September 7 and 8 1899. Leading horticulturists entomologists and fruit culture experts will share programs with noted orchardists. Delegates from nearly twenty state societies are expected with exhibits of new fruits and cultural implements.
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Horticultural Hall
Philadelphia
America
Columbus
Ohio
Sacramento
Los Angeles
Cal
United States Department of Agriculture
J. Ke. Cardwell
Portland
Ore
Chas. W. Garfield
Grand Rapids
Mich
W. Kerr
Denton
J. HE. Hale
South Glastonbury
Conn
HI. BE. van Demin
Parksley
Wim
A A. Taylor
Washington, D.C
Grand Army
Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
The Jackson Brothers Face Each Other for State Seat
In a tight county race Governor Elihu Jackson and Col Wilbur Jackson lead rival factions. M L V Brew ington, Democrat, seeks the State Senatorship against wealthy opponent William H H Jackson and his brother Col Wilbur P F Jackson. The contest pits three Jacksons for Republicans against one Democratic incumbent. The county, usually solid Democratic, may swing as voters weigh party loyalty versus family influence.
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Wicamnes
Elihu Ee. Jackson
Mlv. Brewington
Wicamico
Mas Wallison Ah. Jackson
Mgr
William Hh.jackson
Wilbur PF. Jackson
Congress
Col Smith
William PB. Jackson
Jackson
Wicentive
Wmn
W. PF
Mehtari
Reed resigns Congress seat in Maine after September 4
The Hon. Thomas Brackett Reed will resign as representative of Maine's First District after September 4. He will practice law in New York City. The notice notes his influence in the House, his Speaker tenure, and mixed opinions among Republicans and Democrats. A Labor Day proclamation designates September 4.
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Thomas Brackett Reed
Congress
Maine
Reed
House of Representatives
House
New York City
Desks and Carpets Sale Promises Prices Rise Before Christmas
A Wanamaker era notice shows heavy Christmas pre-season discounts on mahogany maple and birch desks with prices cut well below later levels. It also promotes new Axminster carpet designs, velvet moquette, and Persian Wilton rugs offered at deep discounts as fall reception items lure buyers.
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Axminster
Eye Care Expert Promotes Crystal Glasses in Maryland
Maryland testimonials from governors judges clergy and merchants praise Eye Perfecting Crystal Glasses. J Seigel the Baltimore optician offers free eye exams and guaranteed satisfaction. He visits Brick Hotel Denton starting September 7 and Greensboro Mil lington Hotel September 11 and 12.
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Maryland
Court of Appeals
J. Seigel
Baltimore
Canton
Brick Hotel
Denton
News on Desks and Holiday Gifts in Avcusturniture Sale
A late August 1899 item notes women’s desks featured in the Avcusturniture Sale. The piece hints that readers may buy now or later as part of household economy, appealing to shoppers not needing a desk immediately but planning for future purchases.
Dog follows team to Denton on August 19
A small yellowish brown Shepherd dog accompanied a team to Denton on Saturday August 19. Finder please notify Mrs Elizabeth C Dukes.
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Denton
Elizabeth C. Dukes
Proclamation Urging Maryland Constitutional Amendment in 1899
Governor Lown directs publication of the proposed amendment to Article Four as Section SLA in multiple papers. The measure, approved 1898, would add a section detailing salaries for Baltimore City judges and be voted on at the November 7, 1899 general election. Newsprint to run weekly for three months, including one German-language newspaper.
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Witereas
General Assembly of
Maryland
Annapolis
Baltimore
Supreme Beneft
Baltimore City
Lorp LownbEs
General Assembly
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J. Buon Dukes
J.frank Ledsum
Charles W. Jefferson
James KE. Dukes
Theodore Saulsucny
M’kanley
American Pomological Society
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The
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Boston
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J. Perminoke Thom
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Ridgely
Fitzgerald, Wheelwright
Ridgely, Md
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Greorge E. Loweree
Gurrell
Fultz
W.E. Jarrell
Chesterville, Md
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Millington, Md
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Drawn
Hillsboro
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Callailan
Cordova
Board of Supervisors of Election
Caroline County
W.1. Norris
Main Street
Beniah Kinnamon
Denton National Bank
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Wye Mills
Howard KR. Hopkins
Planet, Jr
Preston
J. OH. Barrow
Railroad & Cannery Aves
Preston, MD
Standare
South Carolina
G.ober & Sons
Somers Bizake
Agen
Valuanle Real Estate
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James IL Shelton
Sarah
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Shelton
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Philip W. Downes
Libr C. W. IL
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Joux W. Chank
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W.sullivan
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Ridgely, Maryland
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Hilleboro
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