Senator Rayner Wins Maryland Senate Caucus
In Annapolis the senatorial contest ends with Isidor Rayner toping 50 votes, Smith 29, Carter 10 as Miles and Jackson partners shift support. The Eastern Shore loses the seat but remains hopeful for future unity, while Rayner’s victory may sway Baltimore independents toward the Democratic fold. An autograph letter from George Washington to Hamilton, emphasizing honesty over power, arrives at Columbia University Library for historic display.
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Annapolis
Miles
Jackson
Isidor Rayner
Rayner
Smith
Carter
Brewington
Mr. Rayner
Messrs
Caroline
John Walter Smith
Maryland
George Washington
Columbia University Library
Alexander Hamilton
Sewer question stirs Denton taxpayers for plan
Denton residents discuss building a sewer system with streets Franklin Main and Gay. A proposed 25 cent front foot tax would fund construction, tapping fees adding to revenue. A committee will survey taxpayers and decide if sewers are built this year. cost estimated seven to eight thousand dollars.
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Dentonians
General Assembly
Franklin
Main
Gay Streets
Messrs
George T. Redden
Z. Potter Steele
Harvey N. Cooper
Lewis
Board of Town Commissioners
Death of William C Whitney After Appendicitis Operation
Hon. William Collins Whitney secretary of the navy in Cleveland's first term died at his 871 Fifth Avenue home after being given anesthesia for a second appendicitis operation. Senator Gorman called him a remarkable man warm-hearted generous and gifted at winning friends.
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William Collins Whitney
Navy
Cleveland
Fifth Avenue
New York
Gorman
Whitney
Bill to honor Ex-Gov Pratt with monument and portrait
Delegate Goslin introduces a bill allowing the Board of Public Works to erect a monument over Ex-Gov Thomas G. Pratt’s grave and paint his portrait for the executive chamber. Pratt is buried in St Anne’s Cemetery Annapolis with an unmarked grave. He served Maryland as governor from 1844 to 1847. The bill requests a $1000 appropriation for the work.
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Board of Public Works
Thomas G. Pratt
Executive Chamber
Delegate Goslin
Caroline
Pratt
St. Annie’s
Annapolis
Maryland
Goslin
Isidor Rayner Elected by united Democrats in Assembly
A spectator called the Rayner election a lovefeast as Isidor Rayner was formally chosen by the General Assembly. Delegate Goslin of Caroline voiced loyalty to his county and party while supporting Rayner. Taft took the oath as Secretary of War, and cotton sold for 18 cents, a high mark since 1875.
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Isidor Rayner
United Democrats
General Assembly
Goslin
Caroline
Walter Smith
William H. Taft
Elihu Root
Washington Topics Sparks on Biography and Panama Debate
In Washington the administration's push for a thousand-page biography of Secretary Root sparks criticism over expense and motives. Senators discuss the Panama canal policy, Simons voices disapproval, while there is a dramatic military escort for Taft's arrival. Congress considers grants, naturalization for Porto Ricans and Filipinos, and inquiries into public spending and carriages.
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Root
Cuba
Philippines
Panama
Hay
Moody
Hitchcock
Wood
Funston
Jack Smith
Senator Stone
Missouri
Panama Canal
Hemenway
Appropriations Committee
Congress
Washington
Grant Memorial Bridge
Potomac
House
Sickles
John C. Black
United States
Taft
Simons
North Carolina
Fragmentary stance on treaty voting in political debate
A fragment notes a debate on voting for a treaty, suggesting affection for humanity yet arguing the man should vote for the treaty unless certain conditions apply, reflecting cautious conditional support within a broader political discussion.
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Mankkind
Hon Isidor Rayner and His Legal Career in Maryland
Hon Isidor Rayner, Maryland’s newly elected Democratic Senator, emerged as a leading figure in law and politics. Born Baltimore April 11, 1850, he studied at the University of Virginia and joined Brown & Brune before rapid judicial success. he served in the legislature, state Senate, Congress, and as attorney general, notably defending Rear Admiral Schley in a landmark case. He married William Bevan’s daughter and has one son, William B. Rayner.
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Isidor Rayner
Maryland
Selley
Mr. Rayner
Baltimore
University of Virginia
Messrs. Brown & Brune
Nisi Prius
Rayner
Judiciary Committee
Annapolis
Winfield Scott Sehley
War Department
Northern Central Railway
William F. Bevan
William B. Rayner
Baltimore Bar
Apple Belt Advice: Match Soil to What You Grow
An observer notes that farmers imitate successful neighbors in apple regions, but soil and know how vary. He urges farmers to evaluate their land before adopting crops like celery or berries, and to stay with profitable crops that suit their soil and expertise rather than copying others.
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Jones
February Weather Prediction and Plum Forecast
Wick forecasts balanced weather through the month with a Mercury disturbance lingering until about the 10th. Expect cloudy murky sleety conditions into early mid-month. The text notes possible heavy snow and sleet storms if conditions fail to appear during the initial period.
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Wick
Real Estate Sale Under Mortgage Power in Caroline MD
Power of sale under a 1895 mortgage transfers to Saulsbury Hobbs and then to Harvey L. Cooper. Harvey Cooper and J. W. Charlotte, auctioneers, will sell at public sale in front of the Denton Court House door between 2 and 4 pm, on the Calito day, the farm described as in Seventh Election District, adjoining James White Isaac Thomas William Seward and others, conveying land deeded June 19 1893 to William T. Hines. Title papers at purchaser's expense.
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William T. Hines
Mary E Hines
Magpie G. Owens
Caroline County
Maryland
Harvey L. Cooper
Maggie G. Owens
Saulsbury Hobbs
H. Clay Hobbs
Court House
Denton
James White
Isaac Thomas
William Seward
Elizabeth M. Howard
W. Char
Sale pricing blitz shows blankets and pants discounts
Readable fragments indicate blanket prices dropped from 3.00 to 2.00 and 1.50, with pants and wrappers also on sale. Items include corduroy pants, wool cassimere pants, and ladies wrappers, with various reduced prices such as 1.75, 1.50, and 0.85.
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Centor Journal
Howard Mielvin
H. Jonnson
Melvin & Johnson
Senator Rayner
Tie
Washington Topics
Prec Masel
Jas
T. Mullin & Sons
Wilmington
Del
Madras
Winfield R. Wright
Wheatley’s Music Store
Easton
Fick
A. L. Duffy
Hillsboro
Eclipse
Munn & Co
Scientific Americatt
F St
Washington, D
Our Grocery
Mc Clure's Magazine
McClure’s
S. S. McClure Comrany
Luxtincton Biosc
N. Y
The
H. M. Vosmus Company
Ridgely, Maryland
Nevius & Frampton
Singer Sewing Machine
W. J. Blackiston
Denton, Maryland
H. T. Nuttle & Bro
A. J. Hayes
Andersontown, Md
the Porcelain Company
Bantivore
Drs. W. T
L. D. Kelley
Dover Street
Hotel Avon
Preston
James P. Swing
Ridgely
J. C. Godwin Co
N. Washington St
Lin
Stewart & Jarrell
the Journal
Will
Murphy
J. H. Nichols
Denton, Md
F. W. Williams
Manhattan Ave
Wikeougeby
Eialt
Mr. Nowall
T. H. Evans & Company, Fruit and Proptce Commission Merchants
Light Street
Orphans’ Court
Samuel Nowell
Willoughby Nowell
Nuttle Hardware Store
Pepper & Poole
Real Estate and Investments
Elmer W. Deen
Denton, Aid
tayMoney
Mutual Insurance CO
Middletown
Oscar Clark
WM. A. Smith
C. & Deen
Fowling Creek, MD
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