Harper amends corrupt practices act to curb campaign spending
Senator Harper introduces a broad amendment to the corrupt practices act detailing spending limits for candidates and treasurers, caps on personal expenditures and contributions, and stricter filing rules. The measure also preserves a direct primary principle, supports presidential delegate selection, and notes leaders such as Lee and Straus backing the effort. Separately, a historic oversea rail link to Key West opens with Henry Flagler hailed, while fraud schemes face aggressive Post Office scrutiny.
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Harper
Congress
Baltimore City
House
Senate
Democratic Party
Maryland
Lee
Straus
Power of Ambition Cures Drunkenness Claim
The New York Mail contends Americans nearly cured of drunkenness, attributing the shift not to religion or reform efforts but to personal ambition. It argues laws of deportment and self-regulation, driven by achievement and power, reduced drinking more than prohibition or moral suasion.
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New York Mail
Washingtonians
Gough
Mathews
Reynolds
Murphy
Sons of Temperance
Good Templars
Knights of Columbus
Temple of Honor
Brooks
Governor urges wardens to protect wild birds in cold weather
Governor Goldsborough asks State Game Warden Harmons to direct deputy wardens to aid in protecting birds and fowls during freezing conditions. He urges stringent action against pot hunters and asks farmers to feed wildlife, noting partridges and rabbits suffer from snow and ice. The letter requests reporting on measures taken.
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Goldsborough
Harmons
Saulsbury Sells Sweet Potatoes At Sixty Cents A Basket
Mr R H Saulsbury marketed sweet potatoes at sixty cents per basket. He dug about 830 baskets from two acres last fall, a yield hard to excel for the area.
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R. H. Saulsbury
Saulsbury
Baltimore Mayor Preston for Vice President pick
City leader James H. Preston receives nationwide praise for Democratic leadership in Washington. West reports Maryland’s favored son status at the upcoming National Convention, with Baltimore hosting the June 25 event and Preston’s name urged for Vice President.
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Preston
Alf
Baltimore
Monumental
James H. Preston
West
The
Star Monday
Washington
Maryland
United States
Live Stock Farming Advice From An Old Farmer
Practical notes on handling horses sheep hogs and cattle. Avoid whipping when shying and adjust grain and hay for work. Sheep respond to voice but must be handled gently by a single attendant. Warns against soapy wash water in milk and outlines pig and calf care including colostrum and warming methods.
Town notes on Blair stave mill and local movements
Mr Ira Lewis, a carpenter, works on Blair town stave mill owned by J R Fredericks and the mill is near operation. Edward and Mrs Hall of Hickman moved to Bethlehem. Algy Thomas, frozen near Preston, is recovering in Easton Hospital. J R Fredericks and son Philip left for Philadelphia on business. Boyd M Hall moved from Smithville to the William Lewin farm near Bethlehem. Mrs Caleb Bowdle of near Concord visited Mrs J R Fredericks.
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Ira Lewis
Blairtown
J. R. Fredericks
Edward D. Hall
Hickman
Bethlehem
Algy Thomas
Preston
Easton Hospital
Philip
Philadelphia
Boyd M. Hall
Smithville
William Lewin
Dethlehem
Caleb Bowdle
Concord
Miss Lillian Meredith Escapes Minor Horse Accident
Miss Lillian Meredith narrowly escaped a serious horse riding accident last Saturday afternoon when her horse bolted in town causing her to fall and strike her head. She was brought home unconscious but regained consciousness and suffered only a badly bruised face. The report notes several local visitors and residents: Mrs S S James has returned to New York, Amos Coffin of Crum Lynn visited his mother, Devolson Cartwright spent Tuesday with his mother, W F Clark visited relatives in Ridgely, J Edgar Walls is in Wilmington.
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Lillian Meredith
S. S. James
New York
Amos Coffin
Crum Lynn
E. J. Coffin
Family visits and neighbors gather in local notices
Mr and Mrs Harvey Quillen and children spent Sunday with the Thawleys. Miss Georgia Towers visited her brother Roland Towers earlier in the week. Mr and Mrs W F Towers hosted a party Saturday night. Geo W Towers visited his son W F Towers on Sunday. What has become of Gravelly Branch school lost strayed or stolen.
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Harvey Quillen
Thomas Thawley
Georgia Towers
Roland Towers
W. F. Towers
Geo. W. Towers
Gravelly Branch
Hignutt Mill Sold to Adams Brothers for 3140 Cash
Mr W T Hignutt sold his mill at this place to the Adams Brothers for 3140 in cash. The new owners assumed control last Monday and plan further arrangements. The mill had long been part of the Hignutt family. it is believed he will move to Federalsburg. He also sold his farm to his son in law William Parker for 3500. Mrs Rhoda Hignutt lies paralyzed and in critical condition.
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W. T. Hignutt
Adams Brothers
Hignutt
Federalsburg
W.T. Hignutt
William Parker
Rhoda Hignutt
In Memoriam Remembrances and Local Notices
In memory of Lilian Carroll Murphy who died August 5 1905 and Hurbert Carroll died February 1907 as well as Ida L Starkey died October 16 1901 and Stewart Redden who departed January 21 1909. Remembrances express sorrow, faith and longing from family and friends with prayers for peace. Town Hall February 1. Also advertising DuRue Bros Ideal Minstrels and Governor Goldsborough appointments for February 1 with ticket details and expectations.
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Lilian Carroll Murphy
Hurbert Carroll
Chinese Laundry Sketch at Townsall Minstrel Show
Wonder and Beilmare Chinese impersonators perform an acrobatic sketch titled A Chinese Laundry on a Busy Day as a special feature imported by DeRue Bros for their Minstrel Company. Appears in Townsall, Denton on Thursday February 1 with tickets 35c and 50c on sale at Smith & Walls.
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Town Hall
DuRue
Wonder & Beilmare
DeRue Bros
Townsall
Denton
Smith & Walls
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Taft
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Ida L. Starkey
Earth
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Jamil
A. W. Macy
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Hungsentsiaen
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Joseph B. Bowles
Allen
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Ance Sale OF Soft Hats
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