Republicans eye spring mayoralty to sway Maryland politics
The Baltimore Telegram reports a strenuous Republican push to win the mayoralty this spring, arguing a city victory could lift the party in Maryland's statewide race. Republicans say winning in May would boost gubernatorial chances, while West Virginia's Democratic Legislature will replace Senator Elkins, narrowing the Republican margin.
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Baltimore
Maryland
West Virginia
United States
Elkins
Democrats poised to seize Senate amid 1912 tidal wave
A Washington dispatch in Sundays Sun says the Republican Senate majority may fall from 27 to eight in the next Congress, signaling probable Democratic control of the government after the 1912 election. It notes past Democratic waves and potential gains in several states, with emphasis on the electoral momentum and the likely sweep in presidential and congressional contests.
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United States
Senate
Congress
Washington
Sun
Baltimore Sun
Mr. Taft
Mr. Elkins
South
Briggs
New Jersey
Kearney
Nebraska
Dixon
Montana
Guggensheim
Colorado
Warre
Wyoming
South Dakota
Idaho
Oregon
Delaware
New Hampshire
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
California
Nevada
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Tilden
Hayes
House
Mr. Cleveland
Pension Debacle of Civil War Vets and Dependents Revealed
The article traces pension growth from 15 million in 1860s to a peak of 161 million in 1893, listing who qualifies for pensions and noting abuses. It highlights payments to widows orphans and dependents, including private acts, and cites instances of double pensions and deceased beneficiaries still drawing pay.
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Congress
Mild December in Far North Impacts Fur Trade
An official of the Hudson Bay Company reports unusually mild December at Norway House, North West Territories with no snow. Provisions are scarce as dog teams cannot run, dimming prospects for a big fur season despite open northern conditions and coal shortages in the states.
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Hudson Bay Company
Ottawa
Norway House
Hudson Way
Fur Company
Auction Notice on Small Cash Purchases Terms
Maria M. Wilson administratrix of Charles E. Wilson deceased offers terms where sums of ten dollars or less are payable in cash, and sums over ten dollars receive a six month credit with notes payable at the National Bank. No property to be removed until terms are met. Covey, auctioneer.
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Charles E. Wilson
6Th
Main Streets
Denton
Nton Nationals Bank
Tom
Maria M. Wilson
Chas
Big January Sale of Staple Goods
Store announces a ten day sale beginning Tuesday January 17 offering low prices on dress and white goods under wear clothing shoes blankets and more. Housekeepers within twenty five miles urged to visit to see the extensive staple goods and savings.
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Hill
Killarney
Punjab
Lancaster
SHOE BARGAINS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
A sale featuring various footwear across sizes and styles. Includes 7 pairs Bion F Reynolds Button Shoes, 13 pairs Bion F Reynolds Gunmetal and Patent Leather Lace Shoes with broken sizes, 35 pairs Men’s shoes, 13 pairs Boys’ dull calf, 60 pairs Children’s, 45 pairs Children’s, 11 pairs Misses’ Vici and 16 pairs Misses’ Patent Lace and Button shoes.
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Bion F. Reynolds
Armada Vici Congress
Selby
Vici
Men's and Boys' Extra Fine Clothing at Great Reductions
A newspaper ad announces reductions on men and boys apparel with a fine assortment of standard suits. It highlights a wider variety of sizes textures and styles from the best makers.
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Howard Melvin Ben
H. Johnson
Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
Evans
Army and Navy Register
Cluett
Monarch
Kuppenheimer and Schloss Bros. & CO. Fine Coats
J. H. Nichols
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