Governor Smith names Thomas A. Smith labor statistician
Ex-Senator Thomas A. Smith is appointed labor statistician by Governor Smith, with a note on his long public service, educational advocacy, and strong Senate record. Born near Greenwood Delaware in 1850, he built a career in teaching, business, and Maryland politics, earning high esteem from colleagues and lobbyists alike. Jonathan W. Kerr is named to the Immigration Bureau, a shrewd Caroline county businessman with a vast nursery operation and a noted plum collection in his Orchards and nurseries. Kerr, born in York County Pennsylvania in 1822, married Amanda Sisk in 1870, and he and his daughters Jessie and Sophie are prominent Eastern Shore figures.
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Senate
Smith
Thomas A. Smith
Baltimore City
Greenwood
Del
Caroline County
Denton Academy
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Maryland
Ridgely
Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore
Ada Clayton Frazer
Detroit
State Senate
Jonathan W. Kerr
Immigration Bureau
Kerr
Denton
United States
Mr. Kerr
York County
William
Elizabeth (Gates) Kerr
Scotland
America
Caroline
Amanda C. Sisk
Lucetta Sisk
Jessie V
Sophie G
Eastern Shore
Washington
Republicans Struggle as National Issues Rise
Washington correspondent for the Baltimore Sun notes Republicans face a crowded agenda with the Hay-Pauncefote treaty, Puerto Rican tariff, Ship Subsidy, Nicaragua Canal, Cuba, Philippines, and Puerto Rico questions. He cites fears free silver may die and financial bill passage as a possible blow to Bryan’s rivals, signaling a heated campaign ahead.
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Washington
Baltimore Sun
Senate
House
State Department
Cuba
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Gorman
Hill
United States
Bryan
Chestertown lighting contract adds $100 in renewal
Chestertown town commissioners offer the Electric Light Company an extra $100 annually for renewing the street lighting contract. The current proposal from the light company is $1,440 per year, with the town at roughly $1,100.
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New York World
Chestertown
Electric Light Company
The
Light Company
Editorial notes on election reform and political figures
The Philadelphia Ledger debates popular vote for senators and public duty in choosing reps, noting historic Senate stature and citizen responsibility. A Iowa firm offers tax dodger investigations to counties, while the Washington Post lauds Mr Gorman for Bryan support and calls him the strongest Democratic candidate. A Wilmington court denied attaching pension money. the Democratic National Committee set July dates for Kansas City convention, crediting Senator Gorman for success.
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Philadelphia Ledger
United States Senate
Washington
The
Washington Post
Gorman
Bryan
Democratic National Committee
Kansas City
Missouri
Senator Allen Urges Vote Against Trust Administration
In a recent speech Senator Allen calls on voters to go to the polls next November and cast their ballot against the present trust ridden administration. He says voting against the administration will remedy the evil of giant corporations and their purchased press and redeem the country by the ballot.
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Allen
Polla
Trout Fry to Be Sent by Maryland Fish Commissioner
Mr. A F George Fish Commissioner for the Western Shore of Maryland will begin next week to send out 690000 trout fry which he now has on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. George
Maryland
Washington Letter on Porto Rico Tariff and Hawaii Policy
The Washington Letter criticizes McKinley for backing a 25 percent tariff on Porto Rican goods, questions why Hawaii’s path to statehood grants better treatment, notes Senator Taliaferro’s libel action against Jay C. Holland, and recounts Representative Allen’s push against inefficiency in Washington clerks. It covers Democratic opposition strategy, Milwaukee convention chatter, Boss Hanna’s finances, and the split on gold standard bills in Congress.
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McKinley
House
Porto Rico
Taliaferro
Florida
Jay C. Holland
G. W. Ruthers
U.S. A
C. B. Rogers
Holland
Taliaferro E
Call
John Allen
Mississippi
Washington
Allen
Appropriation Committee
Congress
U. S
Peck
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
National Committee
Boss Hanna
Philadelphia
Republican National Committee
Hanna
Conference
Jones
Arkansas
Representative Cox
Tennessee
Senate
Aldrich
Allison
Overstreet
Brosius
Lenten Regulations from Wilmington Diocese Issued
Bishop J. J. Monaghan issues Lent rules for the Wilmington Diocese. Faithful 21 and older must fast to one meal daily, with Sunday exemptions. a noon meal on fast days, evening collation allowed. Exceptions apply for youth, sick, nursing women, and those with hard labor or health risks. Special dispensations allow certain meats, dairy, and morning beverages during Lent, with specifics on meal timing and substitutions. Children may begin first confession around age seven. parents urged to ensure it.
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J. J. Monaghan
Wilmington
United States
Real estate boom draws settlers to Dorchester County
Dorchester County sees unprecedented real estate activity with farming lands in high demand from out of state buyers, notably Pennsylvania New Jersey and New York. Over the past year about forty farms and tracts have sold to non residents, many to Germans relocating to the area.
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Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Dorchester County
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York State
Lent services announced by Christ Church Denton rector
Rev. George S. Fitzhugh outlines Lent schedule at Christ Church Denton. Services begin February 28 with 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. sermons on Sundays. Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Sundays. midweek services Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 p.m. Holy Week adds daily 10 a.m. except Saturday. Maundy Thursday 7 p.m. Good Friday multiple services at 9 a.m. 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
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George S. Fitzhugh
Christ Church, Denton
Tomato Blight Advice From Agricultural Expert
Prof Robinson of the Agricultural Experiment Station explains tomato blight poisons profits and details a Bordeaux Mixture spray. The recipe costs about 28 cents per barrel and uses copper sulphate lime and water with a three-vessel mixing method for effective treatment.
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Prof. Robinson
Agricultural Experiment Station
Mr. Robinson
Spring Fertilizers and Farm Machinery on Display at Barrow's
J. H. Barrow of Preston Md invites inspection of a large assortment of Spring Fertilizers at his office before purchase, plus a wide line of farm machinery and vehicles on exhibition for potential buyers.
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J. H. Barrow
Preston, Md
State Appointments List Sent by Governor to Senate
Governor Smith sent the Senate the final list of civil appointments including Maryland Agricultural College trustees and all state boards and officers ora honor. The list covers education, health, prisons, immigration, land, penology, and multiple county appointees across Maryland.
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Smith
Senate
Maryland Agricultural College
David Seibert
Washington County
Clayton J. Parnell
Worcester
Congressman Mudd proposes public buildings at Laurel and Ellicott City
Congressman Mudd introduces a bill to create public buildings in Laurel and Ellicott City with an estimated cost of 40 000 dollars each. Maryland tomato packlast year reached nearly 3 000 000 cases, about one third of the national total. Delaware canners are contracting tomatoes at six dollars per ton.
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Congressman Mudd
Laurel
Ellicott City
Maryland
United States
Delaware
Rumors of Rail Line Changes in Smyrna Clayton Area
Local rumors claim Pennsylvania Railroad may gain Bombay Hook line possession between Clayton and Woodland Beach with plans to replace the Smyrna branch by a trolley link between Clayton and Smyrna. A Wood land Beach connection to Philadelphia by boat could challenge Kent County trolley and Smyrna boat lines. no purchase confirmed, but railroad men have surveyed the area.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Bombay Hook
Clayton
Woodland Beach
Smyrna
Philadelphia
Kent County
Smyrna Times
Valentino Menehey
Manchester
Carroll County
Walker
Chestertown
St. Louis
Missouri
Wilkinson & Wilkinson
Dover
Salisbury
Frederick G. Asilton
The
Kent News
Ias
New Orleans
National Editorial Association
Dorchester County
Cecil County
J. Gibson Gantt
Ocean City
Bowman
Easton
Centreville
State Council of the Jr. O. U. A. M
Delaware
Lewes
Shall Dogs be Taxed in Maryland Counties
A Baltimore Sun correspondent cites Centreville Record's poll asking if residents favor a dog tax. The piece argues dog taxes could help county revenues and lighten other taxes, but suggests taxing dogs to fund sheep-damage compensation to support local farmers.
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Baltimore Sun
Centreville Record
Record
Maryland
Florida Tour to Jacksonville by Pennsylvania Railroad
The last Pennsylvania Railroad season tour to Jacksonville departs New York and Philadelphia March 6, allowing nearly three months in Florida. Excursion tickets with transportation, Pullman accommodations and meals are priced from New York 50 dollars, from Philadelphia Harrisburg Baltimore and Washington 48 dollars, from Pittsburg 53 dollars, with rates from other points proportionate. Return travel uses regular trains through May 31, 1900. Tickets and itineraries available via listed agents in New York Brooklyn Newark Baltimore Washington Pittsburg and Philadelphia. An Editor's Life Saved by Chamberlains Cough Remedy is cited, detailing a recovery after a severe cold in October 1896. Sold by W. B. Brown Denton Ridgely Colston and Hugh Duffey Denton.
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Jacksonville
Florida
New York
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
Broadway
Court Street
Brooklyn
Broad Street
Newark
N. J
B. Courlaender, Jr
Baltimore District
Geo. W. Boyd
Chamberlain
Thad
B.S. Epwards
the Review
Wyant, Il
W. B. Brown
Denton
R. J. Colston
Fishermen’s banter on tales and drowned fish
Walton and Dalton trade a wry exchange about fish stories and danger at sea. Judges weigh in on the joke noting that some tales hide true peril while seafaring life bears real risks.
Extraordinary Shoe Sale Offers Deep Discounts Across All Sizes
A large shoe sale proclaims half to two thirds off regular prices with every pair new and in stock. Men’s shoes from 1.60 to 2.65, Women’s from 1.00 to 2.65, Boys 1.00 to 1.75, Girls 0.75 to 1.75, Infants 0.25, and slippers 0.50 to 0.60. The advert claims an annual volume of 1.25 million pairs in New York and Philadelphia, drawing customers from other stores with bargain promises.
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Wvomen
New York
Philadelphia
Question Answered August Flower still leads medicine sales
A paragraph listing historic patent medicines and remedies with testimonials claims August Flower remains the largest selling medicine. It promotes Green's August Flower for indigestion and biliousness and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Pain Balm with distributors named in Denton Ridgely Hillsboro and other towns. It also mentions Laxative Bromo Quin ine Tablets as a cold cure with a money back guarantee.
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Green
W. E. Brown's
Denton
Rickards & Co’s
Marydel
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Denton Journal
Melvin
Steele & Johnson
Superior Court of
Marvil
Farmers’ Bank of
Georgetown
Ball
Marvel
Lore
State Board of Education
Clayton Parnell
Allegany County
John G. Rogers
Howard
Joseph M. Cushing
Zadok P. Wharton
Robert M. Price
Queen Annne’s
Jesse W. Downing
Frederick County
Western Shore
Clarence T Vincent
Worcester County
Thos. A. Smith
Board of Managers of the Second Hospital For the Insane
John Trubner
Baltimore County
John O. Wadlow
Bureau of Immigration
Buchanan Sedley
Charles N. Hargett
Land Office
I. Stanley Toadvin
Wicomico
Jvs
Anna Burton Jeffers
Anne Arundel County
Maryland Penitentiary
Edwin Warfield
Lloyd L. Jackson
James P. Carroll
T. Toward Dail
State Board of Health
Howard Brattan
J. B. Noel Wryatt
Female House of Refuge
Joseph R. Owens
Prince George's County
Ellen W. Shoemaker
Lewis M. Bacon
B. Abner Betts
St. Mary’s County
Nathaniel Broome
Calvert County
Isaac Nutwell
William D. Bowie
Prince George’s County
Maryland Hospital For the Insane
Charles G. W. McGill
John H. Fowler
William J. H. Walters
Mancha
Wall Street
Maine
Spain
Shafter
Rough Riders
Santiago
Sampson
Cevern’s Reef
Schley
Paris
Walton
Dalton
Wanamaker's. Ee
W. E. Brown
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
W. H. Stapleton
Herminie
W.E. Brown
F. Colston
Hilleboro
Willis & Cos
J. H. Nichels
Stewart Bros
George & Redden
Stewart & Jarrell
T. F. Chaffinch
Hobbs
J. A. Cox
Preston
Insurance
Life
E. W. Grove
Ricards
Lewistown
Elizabeth Ricards
Charles Ricards
Henderson
Apene SN
Allin & Sons
Sixth and Market
Robley Hackett
Queen Anne, MD
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Nebraska
Adamsville
Co. T. Cootee
Adansville, del
Ihare
D. I. Patchett
Bethlehem
G. T. Redden & CO
Denton, Md
Tam
Tuckahoe Bridge
H. A. Roe
A. E. Cooper
Bethlshem, Ma
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