Convict road labor and political notes in Denton 1911
In a Denton Journal editorial dated June 3 1911 authors discuss state use of convict labor for road construction highlighting cost benefits from the Kalamazoo plan. They note a tri state effort for better Maryland Delaware and Pennsylvania highways and mention Roosevelt calling mothers cuckoo and a Supreme Court ruling against the American Tobacco Company. The Democratic State Central Committee plans a June 7 meeting at Eutaw House Baltimore to set primary dates and elect a treasurer.
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William M. Reinhardt
Kalamazoo
Colorado
Solid Rock
Arkansas
Mabama
Reinhardt
United States
Maryland
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Democratic State Central Committee
Eutaw House
Baltimore
State Politico Notes on Maryland Governorship Race
State Senator Blair Lee of Montgomery announces candidacy for governor with a platform favoring local self government for Baltimore and counties, cheaper roads, schools, fair industry treatment, and road stability. Baltimore Sun writers view him as a strong, capable candidate.
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Blair Lee
Montgomery County
Baltimore
Baltimore Sun
State Senate
Lee
John Walter Smith
Baltimoore
Col
Buchanan Schley
Thornton Rollins
Baltimore City
East
Murray Vandiver
Harford County
Joshua W. Miles
Somerset County
Easton Ledger
Baltimore News
Gorman
Crothers
Daily
Statehood and tariff shifts shape 1908 politics
The House advances separate statehood for Arizona and New Mexico after a long push, signaling a shift away from recall debates and toward local self government. Dems aim to cut raw wool duties, seek revenue balance, and pursue reciprocity amid fights with lumber and paper interests and Lorimer-era tactics. Knute Nelson swings between protection and reform, while New York offices mobilize opposition to reciprocity.
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Arizona
New Mexico
House
Congress
Senate
Democratic House
National Democratic
White House
Lorimer
Taft
Finance Committee
Stone
Missouri
Williams
Mississippi
Knute
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
Ballinger
Pinchot
Moses Clapp
Gallinger
Figit
Williams Street
New York
Wall Street
National Grange
Public funds and tariff contrasts spark party critique
The piece contrasts seven thousand five hundred dollars spent to outfit Postmaster General Hitchcock’s offices under Taft era economy with larger sums cited by Equitable Life Insurance and Wall Street firms. It questions tariff beneficiaries by noting steel rails priced differently for Australia and the United States and asks which country benefits under Collier’s framing.
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Hitchcock
Taft
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Wall Street
Steel Trust
Australia
United States
Collier's Magazine
Democratic supporters back Wilson for presidency in letter
Senator O Gorman of New York and Senator Gore of Oklahoma declare for Governor Wilson. Gore writes of unity, bold leadership, and the need for a disciplined, reforming Democratic nominee who can win New Jersey and New York, urging support without compromising conscience.
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O'Gorman
New York
Gore
Oklahoma
Wilson
Navarre
Ife
New Jersey
Keep the soil stirred and care for farm helpers
Harvest season brings heavy workload and risk of burnout. The piece urges balance to spare wives and daughters, advises preserving equipment like mowers, and stresses proper animal care. It ends with farm maintenance tips from Farm Journal on pests, ventilation, and chicken lice.
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Farm Journal
Examination for Car Drivers Proposed by Auto Commissioner
Automobile Commissioner John E George called for an annual driver examination and registration in a proposed Motor Vehicle Law amendment to weed out careless and incompetent drivers before they risk causing serious collisions. The plan targets both professional chauffeurs and private drivers.
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John E George
George
Primary Election Law Provisions for State Nomination
The article outlines how candidates are nominated by party conventions, with delegates elected by party members. Ballots include names of candidates and allow first to nth choice selections, with a cross mark for each. Supervisors issue certificates showing first through nth choices, guiding convention votes. Candidates pay fees per county or district, with reduced rates for lower salary offices, and must file a written certificate with the Board of Supervisors of Elections fifteen days before the primary.
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Baltimore City
Court of Appeals
Board of Supervisors of Elections
Elis
Burial of Lena Sullivan After Poisoning Tragedy
Lena Sullivan, who died from poisoning at the Caulk home near McDaniels on Tuesday morning, was laid to rest amid floral tributes from across the county. A large funeral crowd attended at Sardis M E Church with her Sunday School class members accompanying the coffin.
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ASI. Michael's
Lena Sullivan
Charlies K. Caulk
McDaniels
W. B. Northrup
Sardis Methodist Episcopal Church
Johnstown
Demands Nomination for State's Attorneyship
W Brewster Deen, a longtime local lawyer in his county, announces his decision to place his name on the primary ticket of the Democratic party for State's Attorney. He pledges vigilance, adherence to the law, and a careful stewardship if elected in November, asking Democrats for their nomination. Denton, June 1.
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W. Brewster Deen
Denton
Shawn Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Caroline County Ad
An advertisement from WM. J. Shawn of the Sixth district dated May 23 1911 urges Democratic voters in Caroline County to nominate him for sheriff He pledges to personally run the jail without a deputy if elected and offers support for the party and the eventual winner if not chosen, after a long tenure with the party.
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Caroline County
WM. J. Shawn
Robert L. Breeding
Cooper Seeks Democratic Sheriff Nomination in Denton
A. E. Cooper announces his candidacy for Caroline County sheriff at a May 18 1911 meeting. He notes strong backing from Democratic friends and asks party members and acquaintances for support, saying he can serve the people well if nominated and elected.
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Caroline County
A. E. Cooper
Denton
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Denton Journal
Wowward Melvin Ben
H. Johnson
Melvin & Johnson
Roosevelt
American Tobacco Company
Standard Oil Company
United States Supreme Court
Winfield R. Wright
Arnold Lauchheim & Co
Jon
ALCO
Carter
Wright
Denton, Maryland
Col. T. Coleman duPont
Seaford News
Israel
Hosea
Assyria
Egypt
Lebanon
Jehovah
Ephraim
Judah
Christ
Sam Jones
Holt Construction Co
Denton, Md
James Temple Ridgely
WM. A. ‘Smith, Aiden ,Dixton "Manries
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