Editorial notes on Mexico turmoil and 1916 politics
The Wilmington Every Evening editorializes on the New York Herald disclosures about Mexican revolutionary causes, accusing business interests of inciting war for profit. It discusses Roosevelt's 1916 prospects, Pan American mediation, and Congress's stance, then shifts to a Joliet prison printing anecdote and ends with a Patriot note on safety for the Fourth of July.
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New York Herald
Mexico
Wilmington
Herald
Congress
Wilmington Paper
President’s Flag Speech Praised For Subtle Tone
A prominent New York weekly lauds Mr Wilson’s address on the flag’s historical meaning as superior to typical flag speeches. It emphasizes restraint over bombast or boastful rhetoric, noting the absence of defiance or aggressive rhetoric and praising measured sentiments.
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Wilson
New York Weekly
United States
Awakening to the Farce Behind Jingoism and Militarism
The article argues that belligerent oratory masks self interest and says true progress rests on forbearance and service. It warns that powerful groups use popular sentiment as a cat’s paw and that critics risk accusations of cowardice for opposing mass rallying cries.
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Wilson
Our New Currency Law and Its Global Reach
An European response argues the U S Federal Bank Bill is a landmark reform. Dr Richard Hauser of Deutsche Bank notes its vast scope, radical changes in credit banks, and potential to connect world money markets while enhancing stability albeit requiring ongoing watchfulness and possible future alterations.
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Lexington
Massachusetts
Richard Hauser
Deutche Bank of
Berlin
Hauser
Robert Peel
Laird Seen As Essential Public Service Commissioner
The Laird type is rare in Maryland, and Hon Philip D Laird’s departure from the Public Service Commission would be a loss. He is praised for diligence, preparation, and the ability to establish the office on a plane of usefulness, making a successor’s task difficult for Governor Goldsborough.
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Philip D. Laird
Public Service Commission
Laird
Crothers
Maryland
Goldsborough
People's Tribunal
More Jobs Than Men Declared By Secretary Wilson
Secretary Wilson predicted a labor boom with more jobs than men to fill them due to a bumper crop and rising mining and iron trade. Requests for 80,000 harvest workers have already come in, and Wilson proposed railroad excursions to move city workers to wheat fields while Western farmers offer daily wages.
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Wilson
United States
South
Middle West
Department of Labor
West Coast
State debt figures from Comptroller annual report
The last Legislature's loans issued will raise the total state debt to 23 285 880 55 dollars while net debt stands at 16 785 973 97 dollars. Figures are from the State Comptroller's office in Annapolis.
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State Comptroller's Office
Annapolis
Thompson Named District Manager for C P T Co in Three Counties
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company announces that Mr Thompson is in charge of the system across Caroline Talbot and Queen Annes counties and part of Kent. He has greatly developed the telephone service in these counties.
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Chesapeake and Potomic Telephone Company
Mr. Thompson
Caroline, Talbot
Queen Anne’s
Kent
H. M. Thompson
Farmers and Merchants Telephone Company
Hillsboro
Thompson
Federalsburg Region Endures Severe Storm Losses
A Sunday night electrical storm with high winds caused several thousand dollars in damage across Federalsburg region. A barn on John Fletcher’s farm near Shiloh Camp burned after a lightning strike, and Peter Glimes’s Federalsburg home was wrecked, with Glimes unconscious but not seriously hurt. Poles and wires toppled, large trees uprooted, and Clarence F. Smith’s barn at Hurlock was demolished. Crops suffered, and the Cambridge dispatch notes a separate Preston train collision aftermath with a young widow and other grim reminders.
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Federalsburg
John Fletcher
Shiloh Camp
Peter Glimes
Grimes
Clarence F. Smith
Hurlock
Cambridge Dispatch
Baltimore Sun
Preston
Roy Smith
Cambridge Hospital
BR. W. Goldsborough
Duty of tax supervisor outlined under new law
The supervisor of tax assessments in each county will oversee all property assessments, appeal improper rulings to the State Tax Commission, visit districts, gather data on sales, report transactions within 20 days, and support imminent statewide implementation. The statute is expected to boost state revenues.
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Ile
State Tax Commission
Ford to double mammoth plant at five million cost
Announcement reports Ford Motor Company plans a massive addition to its factory, costing about 5 million dollars. New buildings and a large gasoline power engine will expand the plant to about eighty five acres and a 30 000 horsepower capacity, potentially boosting employment from 20 000 to around 45 000.
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Ford Motor Company
Ford
State to protect famed trees and seek public input
The State plans surgical treatment for the Oak of Wye and notes its age at several centuries. The Oak on Mr. J. K. Lynch's farm rivaling it in size and shade is also very old. The State Forester invites descriptions of distinguished trees for care plans. A national local option law to regulate liquor is anticipated, with state readiness to act. Now is the time to subscribe.
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Wye
J. K. Lynch
Milford Chronicle
Fire disrupts Harpers Theatre showing in Hurlock
At Harpers Theatre in Hurlock on Monday night several reels caught fire. A shout of fire caused a crowd rush to the only exit, with women fainting and men leaping from a second-story window to a shed. Florence Inband was saved when pulled from the window as she ready to leap. Fireproof booth containment and calm prevented greater loss as the blaze stayed in the booth and was soon put out.
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Harper's Theatre
Hurlock
Belhoay
Florence
Trip notes and local visits across towns
Misses Emily and Laura Knotts and Miss Clara Price left Tuesday for a ten days trip to Boston. Mr and Mrs Harry Knotts of Denton visited the former's parents this week. Mr and Mrs Charles Wooters of Aston visited relatives in town Sunday. Mrs Eunna Cashe is visiting relatives in Delaware. Mrs Will Stevens attended the funeral of her cousin in Willington Tuesday. Miss Ethel Moore is visiting relatives in Baltimore.
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Emily
Laura Knotts
Clara Price
Boston
Harry Knotts
Denton
Charles Wooters
Aston
Eunna Cashe
Delaware
Will Stevens
Willington
Ethel Moore
Baltimore
In loving remembrance of Lawrence C Walston 1899
In loving remembrance of our dear son Lawrence C Walston who departed this life July gth 1899 God takes our loved ones from our homes but never from our hearts Just fifteen years ago today our darling loved one passed away In the graveyard softly sleeping Where the Howers gently wave Lies the one we loved so dearly In his lonely grave We know that he is happy In the mansions of the blest Where there is no pain nor sorrow In his sweet eternal rest How oft we sigh to see him To be with him ever with him dwell In the Home above Elysium In Heaven with all things well By his mamma Mrs Harry Walston American Corner Children s services will be held here Sunday evening at eight o clock.
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Lawrence C. Walston
Elysium
Harry Walston
Trusteessale 1931 Real Estate in Caroline County Maryland
Trusteers sale from 2 to 4 PM of the estate of Elizabeth Todd late of Caroline county deceased. Describes land in the Fourth Election District of Caroline with a small woodland parcel adjoining, partly in the Eighth Election District of gas county, north of the county road to Bethlehem, along Ganey's road. total area and boundaries follow in the description.
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Elizabeth Todd
Caroline County
Maryland
Gas County
Bethlehem
Land parcel and improvements described in 1887 deed
The excerpt notes 595 100 acres (more or less) as part of the land conveyed to Elizabeth Fodil by a deed from Gootee Stevens and Sarah R. Stevens dated August 1887 and recorded in Liber L. Hf. G., No. St. Jolio 603, Caroline county. It designates Lot No. 8 and mentions improvements comprising a portion of the property.
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Elizabeth
Gootee Stevens
Sarah R. Stevens
Liber L. Hf. G
St. Jolio
Caroline County
Nine Room Dwelling Terms of Sale by Decree
Terms of sale for the nine room dwelling require one third cash with the balance due in six months or full cash at the purchaser option. Deferred payments bear interest at 9 1/2 percent from sale day and are secured to the trustee. Title papers at purchaser's expense. CHAS. B. HARRISON, Trustee.
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Chas. B. Harrison
Gale
J. Waters Russell
R. B. Mason
Joan T. Jester
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