Democrats View State Victory Chance Across Maryland
An 1899 survey says Democrats hold a favorable outlook to end Republican control in Maryland. It notes voter sentiment, past misjudgments of reform promises, and calls for careful candidate selection for Governor Attorney General and Comptroller. It cites John Walter Smith and Thomas A. Smith as likely nominees and stresses unity across eastern shore Baltimore city and western regions for a strong ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore City
State Convention
John Walter Smith
Thomas A. Smith
Commonwealth
Baltimore
Maryland
Eastern Shore
Maryland Parties Prepare for State Election Battles
A Baltimore exchange notes Democratic and Republican focus shifting to the November state election. Potential Republican candidate is W H Jackson of Wicomico, while several Democrats vie for governor including John Walter Smith, John S Wirt, Murray Vandiver, John Hubner, Edwin Warfield, and W M McKaig. The ticket's balance could shift Comptrollership to the Western or Eastern Shore and determine Baltimore city’s Attorney General post. Cecil Democrats back a county ticket and push for John S Wirt at the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Lowndes
W. H. Jackson
Wicomico County
John Walter Smith
Worcester
John S. Wirt
Cecil
Murray Vandiver
Harford
John Hubner
Baltimore County
Edwin Warfield
Howard
W. M. McKaig
Allegany
Democratic Party
John
Wirt
Western Shore
Baltimore City
Susquehanna River
Thomas A. Smith
Caroline
H. M. Price
Queen Anne’s
Hos
John 8. Wirt
Views on Philippine War and Local Politics Stir Readers
Frank letters from American soldiers in the Philippines condemn McKinley policy and express strong independence hopes for Filipinos. Maryland political notes push for Comptroller renomination and discuss editorials, donations to Dewey, and local election talk. Anecdotes praise Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism. several retailers listed as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
McKinley
America
United States
Geo. S. Anderson
Rossville
York County
Penn
Chamberlain
Mr. Anderson
Hugh Duffey
Hillsboro
R. J. Colston Ridgely
W. E. Brown
Denton
Stationery House Promises Best Values and Styles
Day, May 8, 1899, reports says the firm sources letter papers from expert study and supervises every step from stock sorting to final banding. They tout Club Vellum writing surface praised by hotels, claim production costs vary, and offer paper at 10c per pound with envelopes at 5c per hundred, plus full thousands of ribbons ready for summer demand. They note limited stock due to a maker entering the Trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
11Th Streets
Denton
Main Street
Fifth Street
K. T. Carter
R.T. Carter
O. Hutchings
Eaih 6Th Street
Thos. A. Smith
Eale
Cea Cail
Nesesary Internal Revenue
Deweese & Owens
Continental Bicycles Offer Strong Value Deals
A dealer touts Continental bicycles with a long defect-free record and low prices. Two customers boast loyalty to the brand as they discuss ongoing sales and the shop’s price control, noting men’s and women’s models priced at 25 and 26.50 dollars respectively at John Wanamaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
Oak Hall
Oehin
Acme
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Denton Journal
Selvin, Steele & Johnson
Pupp Pseperem
New York
Admiral Dewey
Wellington
Reisterstown
Irving Literary Society
Centreville
Wanamaker's
Philadelphia
Wanasakers
Gros DE Naples
Continental Bicycles
ALL Newsdealers
J. B. Lippincott Co., Publishers
Dennis’ Dry Goods Store
Parston
Alp
Mattings
Bugs
Denny’s
Fisher & Nichols
Denton, Md
Ridge
Mary E. Robinson
Edward W. Neal
Caroline County
Court House
Ridgely
Marsland
Second Avenue
Third Street
Picey Vrainl
C. B. Sonnette
P. N
Wanamaker & Brown
Sixth & Market Sts
W. R. Breeding, Tatilliston, Mel
Satteons
Afary EB. Robinson
Costa
J. W. Clark
Preston, MD
T. Punny Fisner
Tavoy Madras
Marabout
Everett Classics
India
Vici
W. R. Breeding
Williston, MD
Greater Oak Hall
Tribette
L. Tribett
Serge
JAS
Mullin & Sons
Wilmington
Ohem
Acme Hall
Baltimore and Charles Sts
the Globe's
Slater Thibet
Slater Thibits
GLOBE
THE
West
Baltimore Street
Charles
Baltimore, Maryland
Foolsun Spice CO
Toledo
Obie
Keondike Ige
Lawrence B. Towers
Wm. D. Uhler
Uhler & Hughes
H E. Sparks & Sons, Bricklayers and Llasterera
Queen Anne, MD
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