WHEN THE TRUSTS QUARREL AND THE TARIFF
A 19th century commentary on trusts and tariffs criticizes government actions by Secretary Gage and Dingley law countervailing duties. It notes proposed retaliatory measures, bold Republican signals in Congress, and ship subsidy talk as potential factors stirring public revolt against subsidies and tariff favoritism. The piece laments trust power and hints at political consequences for party alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage
Geresing
Tas Trust
Congress
Tie
Marcus Hfuuna
County board urged to abandon old road work system
Citizens of the Fifth district presented a strong petition urging the county to end the spails method of road labor. The majority on the board resisted, arguing political stability and fears of reform spreading. Taxpayers statewide should insist on economy and better public service despite political plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Firth
Gang Agley
Sinecures Folly in Congress Scrutiny of Deficiency Bill
A historical report notes extensive extra pay to clerks and staff during the General Deficiency Bill debate. It cites requests for $1000 extra for reading testimony, £500 bonuses for Pension Bureau clerks, and $300 to $2000 for clerks compiling pages from the Congressional Record, highlighting internal waste and unused opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Congress
Pension Bureau
Pension Committees of Congress
Congressional Record
Scrutiny Lapses Highlight House Appropriations Critique
A dialogue shows carelessness before bills reach the House. Cannon and Loud question appointments and gratuities. The piece notes excessive Bureau of Animal Industry costs and a Senate pension bill for Jim Thomas amid broader veteran pension issues.
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Representative Cannon
House Committee On Appropriations
Representative Loud
California
House
Mr. Loud
William L. Stiles
Committee On Accounts
Mr. Cannon
Senate—Foreign Relations
Washington
Congress
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Tillman
Jim Thomas
Senate
Editorial Notes on Promotion, Politics and Industry
A collection of brief comments from The Times and other outlets. Ed ward Bok lauds young manhood and self effort, Cornelius Comegys praised for Common Pleas judgeship, Admiral Sampson critiqued for promoting caste, United States Steel Corporation formed in Trenton and Jersey City with broad reach, New York Times urges Hay-Pauncefote Treaty acceptance, questions on McKinley’s control of the Philippines, state crop yields, Delaware politics over a black justice appointment, and an ad for granulated sugar at Two Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Times
Cornelius Comegys
Common Pleas
Scranton
Trenton
Jersey City
United States Steel Corporation
The
New York Times
Miscellaneous Items From The Caroline County Paper
A miscellany of local notes includes a cheeky exchange about a miss Annie Wilkins Williams of Philadelphia, peanut trial yields by Leo Johnson, and riverbank erosion at Chancellor's Point near Cambridge. Also reports on grape vine pruning, Mrs. Sarah Howell Wilson's Dover burial, Joe Brattan named police examiner, Easton crap shooting ordinance woes, a three foot ten inch hawk, Henry Hollingsworth's leg recovery, local sickness, early potatoes feature, Still Pond Farmers Club road signs, two otters sold for fifteen dollars, and the Buffalo order formed in Queen Anne.
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Maryland
Annie Wilkins Williams
Philadelphia
Caroline County
Salisbury
Leo Johnson
Johnson
Cambridge
Chancellor’s Point
Sarah Howell Wilson
Sallie B. Holmes
Dover
Friends’ Burying Ground
Little Creek
Joseph Y. Brattan
George C.thomas
Brattan
Joseph Brattan
Robert F. Brattan
Somerset County
Easton
H. J. Walton
Bridgeville
Henry Hollingsworth
Easton Star-Democrat
Green
Honest Medicine for La Grippe Promotes Cough Remedy
An endorsement from George W Waitt of South Gardiner Maine praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the only effective relief for coughs colds chills and grip after other products failed. He reports one bottle relieved his symptoms and commends the manufacturers. Available from R J Colston Denton Hugh Duffey Hillsboro and T W Smith Ridgely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Waitt
South Gardiner
Chamberlain
R. J. Colston
Denton
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
T. W. Smith
Ridgely
War Revenue Reduction bill gains House wins
Washington dispatch reports Republican conferees reach a complete agreement on key items. Beer taxed at 1.50 per barrel with no discount. Tobacco tax reduced to 9.60 cents per pound. Bank checks tax repealed by House but not Senate, now conceded. Proprietary medicines tax repealed by House provision accepted, total revenue cut about 7 million dollars.
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Washington
House
Senate
Remarkable Cures of Rheumatism in Two Tests
From the Vindicator Rutherfordton North Carolina the editor reports two dramatic cures with Chamberlain Pain Balm for rheumatism. Shoulder pain relieved after two applications with instant relief. thigh joint rheumatism eased by two applications at night allowing full movement next day. Also notes sale locations. The Kent News comments on Maryland legislature actions urging passage of three reform measures to curb bribery and improve governance.
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Rutherfordton
N.C
Vindicator
Chamberlain
R. J. Colston
Denton
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
T. W. Smith
Ridgely
Kent News
Maryland
Annapolis
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed By Baker
F P Moran of Peters burg Va praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children as safe and effective with no opium. It is sold by Colston in Denton Duffey in Hillsboro and Smith in Ridgely. A separate note recalls Mr William Robinson hearing Mrs White's goose alarm and a thief fleeing with geese once fired at.
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Chamberlain
F. P. Moran
Petersburg
R. J. Colston
Denton
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
T. W. Smith
Ridgely
Oleander
Kent News
William Robinson
The Farmer's Foes and Dr. Pierce’s Discovery Ad
The piece extols weeds as crop foes and links stomach health to overall vitality, praising Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and related digestion disorders. It claims improved blood nourishment, no narcotics, and temperance, with patient testimonials and private correspondence offered. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and Extract of Smart-Weed for related ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Ross Martin
Arlee, Mason Co
West Virginia
Nora Willis
Wheatfield
Jasper Co
Ind
Pierce
Auction Notice For Sewing Machinery And Engine Sale
A shirt factory listing includes 24 No 11 Wheeler and Wilson sewing machines one Wheeler and Wilson sleeve one Wheeler and Wilson special one Union Special and one Lambert gasoline engine. The property will be sold to cover mortgage debt interest and expenses and will be offered as described.
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Wheeler & Wilson
Lot descriptions on First Avenue in Ridgely sale
Fifty feet front on First Avenue west and extending 130 feet back part of lot No 7 Block 11 as per plat of town of Ridges and 80 feet, lot No 10 Block 11 as per plat of town Ridgely, comprising full lots.
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Ridgely
Bleek
Bengetree
Liber I
H. G
Caroline County
First Avenue
Janice A. Lonefellow
Abraham 2. Wricht
Liter O . H
Thirt Street
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den rOn Journal
Melvin
Steele & Johnson
Noel Spapa Karl
Edward Bok
Times of
Mareh
Sampson
Santiago
McKinley
Philippine Islands
Delaware
Hunn
Camden
City of Baltimore
Etal
Allegany
White
Anne Arundel
Baltimore City
Baltimore County
Calvert
Carroll
Cecil
Charlies
Dorchester
Garrett Frederick
Harford
Howard
Kent
Montgomery
Prince George's
Ouken Anne's
Somerset
St. Mary’s
Wicomico
Worcester
James A. Longfellow
Caroline FP
Spain
C.W. HL
Marslard
Munday
A. D
Tito
Marvey L. Cooper
Denton National Bank
U.S
U.S Treasurer
Total
Eas
State OF
Thomas
West
T.C. West
C Tsitimr
Uys
Gheorghe H. Berry
Deen
Ernest
New York and Lattimore
Clinton P. Paine & CO
Bankers and Brokers
E. German ST
Baltimore, MD
Joeiins
Two Johns
C. L. Boehm
Two Johns, MD
Jast
Mullin & Sors
Wilmington
North Dakota
Downes Station
Queen Anne’s Railroad
Dayton
Constantine Grojean
T. Pury Fisner
F. P. Covey
Frick
Landis
Nevius & Frampton
Bank
Eaton, Md
Starr Piaxo
T. Pliny Fisher
WS. HW. Deweese
Fred R. Owens
Attorneys-at-Law
Coourt House
Rood
Colston
Hugh Daley
Ullsboro
Andrew Clark
Sarah J. Clark
James EB. Stafford
Orphans’ Court
John W.clark
Robert 8. Clark
Mark H.smith
John W Clark
Nisi
T. Piny Fisher
J.D. Eastman
Circuit Court
Charles W. Hobbs
Tennessees
Lloyds and Johnson's
Edward Hoffman
Queen Anne's
Queenstown
J. M. Aker
James Swann
the Best Life & Fire Insurance
Devron, Maryland
Alderney
T. H. Everngam
Concord
Likes
Berwanger& Co
J. Harry Rose
Berwanger
Tam
Harry A. Roe
T. L. Day
Swing & Company
T.L. Day, Swing & CO
Riiddely, Maryland
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