Coast defense grows with new heavy guns and power
Secretary of War notes in annual report that by next duty there will be 128 high power guns and 153 motors mounted for coast city defense. Fourteen guns of great capacity will fire thirteen mile projectiles. Ten inch guns threaten ships twelve miles away. Gun carriages hide weapons from the enemy and allow quick reloads. Also covered are crop price studies, literacy in Bryan States, and political notes. Governor Johnston inaugurates Alabama’s chief executive with a call to curb lynching through swift trials.
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General Miles Urges Army Expansion to 72000 Men
General Miles, commander of the army, urges increasing the body to 72,000 men, about three times the present regular army, with a yearly cost near 50 million dollars. He notes little chance the nation needs such force, but militia and veterans totaling a million could be mobilized quickly if defense is needed. William Steinway, famed piano maker, died at his New York home on Monday.
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President Cleveland buys residence in Princeton New Jersey
Political gossip from the Baltimore American notes post election patronage concerns across Maryland. Civil service rules shrink federal offices, raising competition for appointments and renewing pressures for Canton pilgrimages. Maryland counties face tests in state and local elections as judges clerks and officials are planned for 1897. Notick Two Farmers offers from I. T. Sparklin & Co. for wire fencing in Hillsboro Md.
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Testimonials for Chamberlain Cough Remedy and local notices
Testimonials from W. O. Spillen and others praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with claimed cures of severe colds and hoarseness. Local ads list wholesale price points, clothing, and a telephone exchange contract in Easton. A murder trial ends in guilty verdict of manslaughter, and various local notices include lost wire netting and salt sales.
Downmarket Coat Sale Signals Looming Weather Push
A period sales pitch notes coats priced to move now as warm weather reduces demand. It warns stock may run short when real cold arrives, urging quick purchases of women’s coats at 5, 7.50, 10, 12 and 15 dollars. Men's suits and overcoats priced 6.50 to 45 dollars. A ten-volume Home Library is offered at 1.35, listing the included titles and authors.
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VW Adupil Keeps Winter Shoes Flexible and Warm
Shoeman explains using pliable leathers and special tanned inner soles to create flexible soles. The Nee process adds felt layers, plus an extra cork sole for spring and warmth. Kee-sole shoes offer dampness resistance and comfort, selling at five dollars per pair, with a lower four dollar option.
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Notice to Creditors in Caroline County Maryland
Notice to creditors that the subscriber in Caroline County has obtained letters of administration from the Orphans' Court of Caroline County Maryland on the personal estate of WANNA BURRIGIT.
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Bargain Store Talk on Scarce Money and Enterprising Merchants
In a period of money scarcity the Baltimore Bargain Store TRA notes that people still earn and seek value. Shoppers hunt for best quality at the lowest prices, and the enterprising merchant offering superior goods at sensible costs will win trade and customer confidence.
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The Month of Thanksgiving promises low prices on fall goods
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