Maryland Prosperity in New Year Governor Interview
An interview with Governor John Walter Smith published in the Baltimore Morning Herald on New Year’s Day lauds Maryland’s thriving economy. He praises rising prosperity, strong manufacturing and farming, high crop prices, and reduced indebtedness while noting oyster industry gains and state finances in good shape despite infrastructure outlays.
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John Walter Smith
Baltimore Morning Herald
Maryland
Baltimore
Cambridge
Oxford
St. Michaels
Solomon Island
Caus
State House
Court of Appeals
Spring Grove
Baldwin
Marylanders Hope for Prosperity in New Year
The speaker asserts the country is only beginning to develop resources and will continue advancing while others stagnate. He expresses absolute confidence in Maryland’s future prosperity and wishes all a happy new year.
Editorial notes on tariffs trusts and international law
Senator Morgan predicts tariff as campaign issue and proposes a progressive tax on corporate capital stock. He rebukes party leaders for courting trusts and warns both parties face overthrow without change. Roosevelt considered arbitrating the Venezuelan dispute in light of the Hague Tribunal. The Nation discusses Alaska land claims, potential gold rush influence, and arbitration hopes. Uncle Sam’s stance toward Britain grows firmer amid Jessup. Lemon juice disinfects water against typhoid in Health Dept tests. Immigrant settlement in Maryland rises with 400 new arrivals and 5000 acres sold. A Norwegian settler, John P. Sunde, plans a colony in Somerset and Worcester after scouting in Caroline County.
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Morgan
New Road Bill Could Cut Road Costs and Elastic Losses
A Washington exchange cites road losses totaling 30 billion dollars, arguing brick wagon wheel tracks can halve costs and build top roads nationwide. The text praises the Brownlow H. R. Bill No 15 369 offering federal aid for half road costs, urging Congress to act to boost rural mail and modern infrastructure nationwide.
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Washington
New York Herald
Martin Dodge
United States
Office of Road Inquiries
New York State
Brownlow
Gorman Seen as Leading Contender for Democratic Nomination
Democratic leaders foresee a three way presidential contest among Gorman Parker and Olney with Gorman favored by many New York figures. Richardson notes Olney is strong in the West and Parker could win Southern support while tariff revision emerges as a campaign issue.
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House
Gorman
Parker
New York
Olney
Massachusetts
Bryan
West
Mr. Gorman
Alton B. Parker
Baltimore
Whitney
J. P. Morgan
Hugh McLaughlin
Kings County
Morgan
Roosevelt
Hill
McLaughlin
Maryland
New York State
Empire
Recognition for Women in Maryland Reform Movement
Women clubs across Maryland received invitations to a public meeting in Baltimore on Monday January 3. President Daniel C. Gilman will preside with speakers including Hon James R Garfield son of the late president and a U S Civil Service Commissioner. The Maryland Auxiliary aims to extend statewide and promote merit in public service while mobilizing women to influence men and support county expansion efforts.
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Women’s Auxiliary
Maryland Civil Service Reform Association
Baltimore
Daniel C. Gilman
Carnegie Institution
James R. Garfield
Garfield
United States Civil Service Commission
Reform Association
Boston
New York
Massachusetts
George H. Williams
William T. Wilson
Henry Barton Jacobs
William DeFord
Cathedral Street
Addicks Wins Ninth District Special Election in Kent County
In a Kent county Delaware special election to fill the Ninth Legislative district seat, J Wilbur Powell the Addicks candidate won by 192 votes from Solomon Sapp despite a tied 424-424 result in November. Powell drew 496 to Sapp 304 with about 800 votes cast. The vote details show Farrington and Farmington precincts supporting Powell over Sapp while Prohibition votes were light. The result boosts Addicks expected support in joint legislative ballots though U S Senatorships remain unchanged. local option in Kent county is anticipated.
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Delaware
General Assembly
Addicks
J. Wilbur Powell
Solomon Sapp
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Powell
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Frank J. Smith
Farmington
Smith
Democratic County Committee
Harrington
Thomas F. Bayard
R. R. Kenney
James H. Hughes
James L. Wolcott
James W. Robertson
Wilmington
United States
Local Festivities and Home Gatherings Reported in Agner Area
Last Saturday night Mr. Do M Walker and Miss Emma Crew hosted a party inviting friends and relatives from Bridgeville Federalsburg Bethlehem Concord and Agner. Belle Kemp hosted Christmas Day gatherings with Seaford and Denton connections. Various locals attend events at Monumental City and Chestnut Grove M E Church. Multiple residents relocate or plan visits to nearby towns including Denton Jersey City and Watertown.
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Do. M. Walker
Emma Crew
Lewis Trice
S. J. Walker
Ethel Wilson
Ola Scott
Hattie
Viola Covey
Mary
Seaford
Elizabeth Murphy
Denton
Ella Andrew
Agner
Howard F. Allen
C. E. Lewis
George Murphy
Reynolds Murphy
Messrs
W. T. Hignatt
P. T. Morris
Clayton Satterfield
M. L. Sullivan
James T. Kemp
Nice
Bessie Murphy
Andersontown
Hillsboro and Queen Anne New Year changes and gatherings
New Year shifts bring many relocations in Hillsboro and Queen Anne as residents move houses and take up new addresses. Key moves include J. W. Dungan to Ridgely and John A. Mackintosh to Academy street, with several associated occupancy changes. The Hillsboro Methodist quarterly conference meets morning service and Dr. Corkran preaches tomorrow night, marking his final Easton district year.
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J. W. Dungan
Hillsboro
Ridgely
W. L. Mason
Stewart & Jarrell
Dungan
John A. Mackintosh
Academy Street
Bordley
al. Neavitt
Church Street
Queen Anne
B. C. Barton
Main Street
Maryland Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church
Corkran
Easton
R. J. Bowen
Walbrook
Bowen
Insurance and Commission
Harris Legg
Stevensville
Kent Island
Thompson’s Hall
Ruthsburg
Watt
George B. Stewart
E. H. Gale
Misa Ethel Stewart
Matthews
T. W. Rolph
W. P. Fleming
Clayton
Del
E. H. Dashiell
Mrs. Dashiell
David Lindale
Milford
Menderson Town Social and Local Moves Noted
Young residents surprise Miss Helen Jump with a party on Tuesday evening before her departure. Many residents and visiting relatives are mentioned, with multiple moves in the area and several travelers returning home after Christmas visits.
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Helen Jump
Harris Family Struck By Diphtheria Illness
The Harris family near D. J. Zacharis residence suffers diphtheria, with one child dead and three others ill. Dr. Malone reports prompt treatment. recovery appears likely for the sick children.
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George Harris
D. J. Zacharis
Malone
Mudd Aims At McComas in Rivalry for Senate
It is evident Mudd targets McComas as the race for the Senate heats up in Washington. Congressmen warned a Democrat victory could occur if a bitter primary ensues, and Mudd may prefer such an outcome. The dispute between the Republican leaders over federal patronage fuels a likely forthcoming clash when the election arrives.
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Mudd
McComas
Washington
Washington County Statesman
Charles
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