Salisbury coroner inquest hearings spark editorial critique
An editorial review of the Salisbury coroner inquest into a young woman's death condemns hush hearings and power influence alleged to shield a vicious killer. It cites the Washington Post on life, self-destruction, and calls for transparency to curb evil. The piece also notes Liberty Bell travel, almshouse reform, emigration, and Illinois women’s suffrage passage under Governor Dunne.
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Washington Post
Eugene Maggi
Switzerland
Tno
Westminst er battle scenes during Stuart raid 1863
The narrative recalls the June 29 1863 Confederate cavalry raid into Westminster led by General J E Stuart riding into town from the Washington road. Federal provost guard Delaware cavalry and local militiamen faced the tocsin alarm as Union horsemen charged down the street. One brief engagement left several dead and wounded with Union captives and damaged buildings later memory. Mrs B B Brumbaugh of Denton recalls the era as a child observer.
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Lee
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Westminster
J. E., . Stuart
Northern Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Milroy
Fyler
Winchester
Berryville
Martinsburg
Rappahannock
Stuart
Rosser
Liberty Road
Hagerstown
Chambersburg
Harrisburg
Potomac
Washington
Capitol
Washington Road
Bowman
College Hill
Delaware
Churchman
Yingling
Litlestown
Considius
Caesar
Ike Pearson
Gus Dorsey
Estward
Murray
Gibson
Protestant Episcopal Church
Court Street
East End
BB. B. Brumbaugh
Denton
Governor to issue Writ for Senate vacancy election
An election to fill the Senate vacancy caused by the death of Isidor Rayner will occur in November under a writ from Governor Goldsborough. Nominations by parties will occur at a September primary under the law for governor nominations. The county uni plan directs delegates to the State convention from each county and Baltimore city district, with each group voting for the county’s choice. The old costly Senatorial primary is eliminated. candidates pay a $10 deposit in each county and Baltimore district. Primary timing ranges between September and September 1, or September 15 if party chairs disagree.
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Senate
Isidor Rayner
Goldsborough
Baltimore City
Uni
Elocutions
Doctrine of Averages Shows Rail Trespass Deaths
The article cites that fourteen people die daily on American railroads from trespassing, noting 5 449 of 10 446 deaths in 1912 were trespassers. A Pennsylvania Railroad study of all 267 deaths and 276 injuries east of Pittsburgh found about half unidentified, mostly tramps, while the rest were useful citizens.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsborg
Cartoonist Portrays Fly as Baby’s Worst Enemy
The Baltimore American notes a cartoonist’s image of a fly as the baby’s chief threat urging everyone to take joy in “swatting the fly.” Mr. Preston, a wealthy Talbot Countian, died on Saturday in Norfolk Connecticut.
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Baltimore American
Mr. Preston
Spring
Norfolk
Conn
William A Stewart Seeks Caroline County Treasurer Nomination
Denton Maryland June 24 1913 advertisement from William A Stewart asks Democrats in Caroline County to nominate him for treasurer at the upcoming primary. He pledges to resign his store and dedicate full time to duties if nominated and elected, asserting the office should be barred from reelection.
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Denton
Caroline County
WM. A. Stewart
Caroline County Democratic Candidate for County Treasurer
Notice to Democratic voters in Caroline county announcing Liden Gooteen as a candidate for the nomination for County Treasurer in the primaries. The letter expresses gratitude and pledges faithful performance of duties if elected, signed Gooteen.
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Caroline County
Caroline
Hughes Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Caroline Md
J R Hughes of Greensboro Md declares his bid for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff after supporters urged him for over a year. He asks party allies and voters to assist, believing he can serve well if nominated and elected.
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Caroline County
J. R. Hughes
Greensboro
James Temple announces candidacy for sheriff
Denton Maryland April 10 1913 James Temple announces he is a Democratic candidate for the sheriff office and asks the party for support at the upcoming primaries. He pledges to give the office his full attention if elected.
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Denton, Md
Caroline County
James Temple
William G. Smith Declares Sheriff Candidacy
William G. Smith announces his run in the coming Democratic primaries for Sheriff in Caroline County. He was born and raised there, has never held office, and seeks party support to run and serve to the best of his ability if nominated and elected.
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Caroline
William G. Smith
Elliott Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Democratic Primary
W T Elliott of Ridgely Maryland announces his candidacy for sheriff pending Democratic primary voters decision this year. He pledges to serve with honor if nominated and elected and asks for party support across the county. March 8 1913 Ridgely MD.
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W. T. Elliott. Ridgely
Kelley Announces Sheriff Nomination Bid
George W. Kelley, a zealous Democrat from Highth District, declares candidacy for the sheriff nomination and asks Democratic voters and friends for support, stating lifelong party service and commitment to party tickets.
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George W. Kelley
Highth
The Daily American Terns by Mall Prepaid Options
The item lists prepaid subscription terms for The Daily American Terns by Mall offering options for daily, daily and Sunday, and longer periods. Several durations are shown including monthly, quarterly, half year, and yearly plans with and without Sunday editions.
Caroline County Supervisors announce election officers 1913
At a June 24 1913 meeting in Denton the Supervisors of Elections for Caroline County appointed Registers of Voters and Judges of Election for each district with party designations. Names listed include Mitchell Parvis Zacharias Jones Alburger Noble Short George Moore Trice Mowbray Nab Howard Wiley Meredith Meredith Hignutt and others. They are to report August 26 1913 at 10 am for examination with warnings to file complaints by then.
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Caroline County
Court House
Denton
A. m
Harry B. Mason
Alphonso Meredith
James T. Sylvester
G. Nutte
Caroline County Bond Issue Resolutions Adopted
The Caroline County Board of County Commissioners on June 24, 1913 authorized coupon bonds totaling 35000 dollars for permanent road and bridge improvements. Bonds will mature July 1, 1930, in denominations of 1000 dollars, bearing 5 percent interest, with bids to be advertised per Chapter 388 of the Maryland Laws. Wesley Jarrell and Owen C. Garey signed, Wa. H. Anderson clerk.
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Board of County Commissioners
Caroline County
Maryland
Court House
Denton
Wesley Jarrell
Owen C. Garey
Wa. H. Andenson
Clk
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Ellis Island
The
New York Sun
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Denter
William A. Crouse
Bay Shores
Peninsula
United States
Easton Star-Democrat
Gooteen
Liden
the Daily American
Gill
Thomas & Messer Co
Baltimore St
Baltimore
Loistmann
Excelsior Drum Works
Camden
N. J
Steve
Surrey
Solomon Longnecker
George D. Morgan
San TuaTe
Office OF the Supervisors of Elections
William H. Mitchell
Goldsboro
Preston C. Parvis
Henderson
Otto D. Zacharias
L. Irving Jones
Grant Alburger
Harry V. Noble
Hickman
Del
Alpheus W. Short
Robert B. George
Edward T. Moore
Preston
Joseph H W. Trice
Pipth District
J. Paul Mowbray
Federalsburg
Tristram D
NABB
SIXTI
Albert Howard
Everett
H. Gale
Hillsboro
William M. Wiley
Ridgely
M. Carroll Meredith
John Meredith
Lee Hign Utt
Hobbs
Assimee’s Sale
Town OF
Clara A. Galloway
George F. Galloway
Willian D. Uhler
Liber J. K. S
William D. Uhler
Harvey L. Cooper
Bridge Street
Main Street
J. W. Noble
William J. Knauff
Harvey L Cooper
Best Store
Hochschild, Kohn & C
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Howard and
Lexington Streets
Nisi
Henry R. Lewis
Assignee
Gottlolb Rein
Annie Rein
Circuit Court
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J. Kemp Stevens
Georgia Meame
Carrie E. Crosby
Denton National Bank
T. C. West
Peoples National Bank
T. F. Johnson
Va. Ry
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WestDound
Ly Rehoboth
Bishi Ar Badlimmores
AEA Division
Willard Thomson
Goldsboro Bank
Robert Jarrell, JR
the Provident State Bank
G. E. Williamson
Marydel
E. H. Morris
Marydel, Md
Hardcastle
Main St
J. Frank Booth
89Th St
D.C
Fly Ease
Denton, Maryland
Auto
Holt Construction Co
J. Tilghman Wright
Brick Hotel
Bright
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Douan
Maxwell
Dearborn
Yapply
R. W. Emerson
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