Baltimore and Ohio Elects Mayer President Amid War Heroes
Recent Denton Journal notes Baltimore and Ohio Railroad directors elected Charles F. Mayer president in place of Samuel Spencer. It recalls Michallis Chamberlain’s long Old Defenders’ tenure in Baltimore, and honors Capraux as a hero of the oyster navy. The piece then shifts to Christmas reflections and tariff debate performances by Gorman and Allison, praising efforts toward tariff revision and structural steel reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Charles F. Mayer
Samuel Spencer
Michallis Chamberlain
Forr
Old Defenders’ Association
Baltimore
Washington Topics Tariff Fight Goes On
Washington letters date December 17 1888. Senator Beck's return to the capital stirs Democratic dismay and Republican delight. Blaine remains a looming thorn in Harrison's plans as anti Blaine forces push to block cabinet inclusion while the tariff bill angers both sides. Contests in New York and Ohio fuel the Capitol rumor mill as river and foreign service matters spark debate.
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Blaine
Sherman
Washinton
Senator Beck
Capital
Urmmmer
Aiken
South Carolina
Senate
Senator Riddleberger
Cruse
Miller
Platt
New York
Foraker
Ohio
Harrison
Morton
Indianapolis
Treasury
Congress
Harrizon
Captain Condon
Laque Burque
Mississippi River
United States
Lord Sackville
Phelps
State Department
Department
Harrion
Krown
Tron
Tooth
Wall
Political turmoil over tax and annexation plans in Congress
The piece surveys Senate delays over a Direct Tax Bill and a looming veto threat, with Democratic opposition to Republican measures. It notes changes to army ranks, possible retirements, and a push for policies on lands grants. A Butterworth proposal reopens talk of Canada annexation, seen as likely to occur eventually.
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Senate
Die
Co Fremont
Sterling
Peamiocrat
Wls. Rosecrans
Rosy
Clevelid
Canada
United States
Journal to consolidate Democrat papers after long feud
The Caroline Democrat editors announce its suspension and future merger with the Journal to end party quarrels. Z Steele and Marshall Matehler founded the paper, later joined by Charles W. Burn, with Steele now retiring from publishing. The Journal will present county news weekly and unite two factional staffs.
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Caroline Democrat
Democratic Party
Z. Steele
Democrat
Messrs
Z. P. Steele
Marshall
Matehler
Stevie
Charles W. Burn
Baltimore
Steele
Fiere
Mess
Ulanamaker's Store Expands to Serve More Shoppers
The article notes widened aisles staircases and a central elevator easing crowds, enabling at least ten thousand more daily customers. It boasts 40,000 served last year and now 50,000 or more, promising continual improvements. The Basement gains outlets and convenience as part of an overall store upgrade.
Inside the New Store Remodel Aimed To Delight Shoppers
The article describes the multi floor overhaul of a department store, detailing a regulated first floor, a vast second floor with a striking Pneumatic Tube money system, and a two acre third floor devoted to furniture. It praises redesigned aisles, modern elevators, and expanded customer space, plus a push to improve service and curb crowding ahead of Christmas.
Book News December Holiday Catalogue Promises Rich Illustrations
Gel anomoher paying tribute to a price system of a dead past. They called us hard names, but we endured the hurt and today the claim is vindicated. See Book News. Let him laugh that wins we laugh you laugh. Here is little Book News for December with 7112 pages, handsomely illustrated. Five cents soca a year. The best journal of current literature published in this country. Holiday Catalogue free. Buy from distance or in person.
Wipe Awake December Wide Awake for Children
An early 20th century promotional note extols the Wipe Awake children’s paper. It markets a December issue of ninety one pages excluding ads, featuring stories sketches verses and curious items by thirty one contributors. The ad touts healthful cheer for boys and girls and argues the $2.40 yearly price offers strong value.
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Denton Journal
Howard Melvin
Capraux
Abc
McLane
Oyster
Philadelphia
Gorman
the Times
Allison
Senator Allison
Washington Topics
Wsfa RE
Philadelphia Times
Themelves
Brother
Christus
Sirene
Easton Ledger
Eo Agapagada
Aeadad
Dorset
Cambridge Chronicle
Ulanamaker’s
Ddtanamaker
Bureau of Information
Mtr
Priestley’s
Priestley
Raymond
Taper i
Blasto
John Wanawaker
Oehms Acme Hall
Rome
South
New London
Oehm
Actue
Elin
Acme
Baltimore ST
Charles
Headquarters For
Holiday Presents
A. Bernhard
South Easton National Bank
Laos
Caroline
New York City
Fam
Easton, Md
Sheriff's Sale
Caroline County
Denton National Bank
Charles B. Payne
James L. Payne
James T. Payne S
Levin W. Robinson
Court House
Denton
James TL. Payne
Purnell Todd
Umes L. Payne
Sarah Ann Payne
James J. Payne
James H. Nichols
Liber L. TH. G
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Hoasm
Kemp Williams
Sherith
Maving
James Bryan
Bickford and Huffman
Bey' Ne
William N. Cahaleh
Tawhy
Bryant A Fisher
Attorneys-At-Law
Mortgaghe's Sale
Charles A. Messick
Thomas
Sparklin
Robert Coulby
Long
Sifth
Hagerstown
T. Pliny Pisihlen
A. D. Yates & CO
Sixth and Chestnut
Yates & CO
Ayer
Col. K. W. Bozeman
Franklin
Texas
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Masa
Robert M. Jones
Marion Starkey
Mason’s Branch
J. W. Bryant
George Terrell
Thos. Sb. Starkey
John M. Starkey
Henry W. Hynson
Henry T. Curtis
Charles H. Fleming
Maryland
James Roe
Register of Will
Marshall S. Mutchler
James Hoe
Nisi
Ira
Curver
Com B. Downes
Elon
Hobbs
Luther H- Gadd
Luther A. Gadd
Dexton National Baye
T. C. West
the Davis
Alo
DAVIS
THE
Davis S. M. Company
Lele
T.w.&c.f.smith
Agts
Ridghly
T. W. Smith
R. E. Smith
Ridgely, Md
Barly
THAT
Dunnock
Pel
Reliable House
M. J. Young
Chi
Norman & Stone
General Commission Merchants
Calvert Street
Baltimore, Md
Merchants’ National Bank
Edward A. Hartman
Nathan Dunbracco
Howard
Wadworth's
Wadworth’s
ATTAK
Moses Gottlieb
James T. Sylvester
Carolina
M.S. Mutchler
Denton, Md
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