Independence for the Filipinos sparks Senate battle
In the Denton Journal of January 14, 1899 the debate over U S policy in the Philippines intensifies. Opponents push to block ratification of the peace treaty pending a $20,000,000 appropriation, while Senator Mason condemns colonial rule and urges self government for the islands. Proponents frame liberty as a shared goal and reference Bedloe Island and Concord as symbols of expanding democracy.
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Congress
Senate
Philippines
Mason
Illinois
Philippine Islands
New England
Manila
Sea
Caba
Europe
Bedloe’s Island
Concord
Regretful view of farm life and city drift in Caroline
A retrospective notes a growing farm-to-city migration over the past dozen years, with many young men leaving productive homesteads for urban life. It cites social and moral deterioration among those who desert country living and mentions prominent Republicans seeking Governor Lowndes's renomination, with supportive sentiment.
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Caroline
New England
Editorial notes on Alaska boom, peach farming and state affairs
Editorial notes discuss Alaska gold fever and its human cost, urging caution toward boomer schemes. It cites Ex-Congressman Jonathan Willis on peach farming and pest safeguards, praises Maryland farming prospects, notes Delaware Senate deadlock, hints at national administration influence, previews the 1899 Baltimore Sea Almanac, and comments on Governor Lowndes and local publications Snow Hill Messenger and a Baltimore grand jury probe into high interest lending. The Philadelphia Times cites Senator Gorman as a presidential candidate.
December a Record Breaker in Baltimore Weather
December set records with cold and wind in Baltimore. The month saw a 14 degree low on the 14th and a 66 degree high, 4180 miles of wind, and a 54 mph gust on December 4 during a 20 year maximum. A destructive storm caused $100,000 in losses, with 3.34 inches of precipitation and 17 clear, 5 partly cloudy, and 9 cloudy days.
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Baltimore
La Grippe Treated Quickly by Cough Remedy
Mr Jas A Jones publisher of the Leader Mexia Texas reports recovering from a second la grippe attack this year after using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He was in bed a little over two days this time versus ten days previously and says the remedy shortened the illness. Available from local agents Hugh Duffey Hillsboro R J Colston Ridgely and W E Brown Denton.
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la Grippe
Jas. A. Jones
the Leader
Mexia
Texas
Chamberlain
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
W. E. Brown
Denton
Cham berlain's Cough Remedy Prevents Pneumonia
During la grippe epidemics, many cases led to pneumonia until Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was used. The remedy counteracts the cold or flu from turning into pneumonia and is praised as the best for bad colds and la grippe. Every bottle warranted. Sold by Hugh Duffey Hillsboro R J Colston Ridgely and W E Brown Denton.
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Chamberlain
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston
Ridgely
W.E. Brown
Denton
Carpet Half Year Clearances Attract Local Shoppers
Philadelphia readers are urged to take advantage of a semiannual carpet sale featuring stock reductions on odd rolls and slow moving styles. The ad notes new patterns tempt retailers more than demand, urging buyers to measure rooms and select attractive pieces at much reduced prices, with some rolls under forty yards.
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Alaska
Canada
Mentonational
Hi. GC. Hobbs
F. P. Covey
Auct
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Denton Journal
Aelvin, Steele & Johnson
Lowndes
Lydy
Jonathan
Willis
Peninsula
Maryland State Game and Fish Protective Association
Carrollton Hotel
National Fisheries Commission
Delaware
Addicks
Maryland
Snow Hill
The
Philadelphia Times
Gorman
Wan Aditakers
Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Tribbett &Co
Rumford’s
T.tribbett &Co
Nisi
Henry R. Lewis
Willard E. West
Martin J. Cohee
Circuit Court
Caroline County
Equity
Henry RB. Lewis
Willard EK. West
Chas
W. Holbs
W. Hobbs
Trustees
Martin J. Coliee
Martin J. Cohce
Circouit Court
Henry 2. Lewis
Hynson H. Wright
Orphans’ Court
Mary Pippin
Marcellus Pippin
James H. Garrett
H. Clay Hobbs
Actin
James I. Garrett
John Johnstone
Ellwood
Jas.t, Mullin & Sons
Wilmington
Hyneon H. Wright
Henry 8
Chas. W. Hobbs
Niss
Rosa
Noble
Ida V
James Carey
True Cee Chas W. Hobbs
G. Lacy Butler
Fowling Creek
Bond
Pighons
Er Ae
J. O. Taylor
J.C. Letb & Company
Pruit and Produce Commissions
Ast
Camden Stea Tradera’ National Bank of the
Caneeo Bank of
Stewartstown, Pa
Vamaker & Brown
Oak Hall
Wanamaker & Brown
Phila
Administrator's Sale
Garrett
Burrsville
Dearborn
York
SESA
King's Maryland
James King
N. High ST
Baltimore St
Baltimore St. Bridge
G. H. Bulroce
Practical Watchmaker & Jeweler
Stockholders’ Meeting
Alliance Preserving Company
Canning-House
W. A. Wilson
J. T. Stevenson
Williston
Col
Arthur John Willis
B. G. Stevens
Williston, Md
the Globe
GLOBE
Globe’s Boys’ and Childdren’s
West
Baltimore Street
Charles
Baltimore, MD
W,. J. Blac
T. H. Evans & Company
Light Street
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