Gorman Accepts Maryland Governor Nomination in 1900
Senator Arthur P. Gorman accepts the Maryland Democratic nomination for governor. He praises the convention’s verdict, cites wide county support, and outlines his political creed, honesty, and opposition to graft, while stressing the need for organized, representative party machinery. He vows to fight alongside supporters of Lee Poe Harrington and himself.
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Maryland Governor Hopeful Addresses Primary Reform
In a lengthy address, the Democratic contender denounces political machines and pledges to appoint Democrats to office only on merit, with strict non political police governance. He defends the primary as a check on machine rule, attacks Goldsborough’s GOP platform, and urges fair elections, road development, and responsible state administration.
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Consistent Mr Lee Advocates Staying in Democratic Party
Hon Blair Lee spoke from Prince Frederick on Monday urging Democrats to remain within their party to clean it if needed. He argued party switching brings no better outcomes and warned against a divided administration, stressing Maryland should progress under Democratic rule.
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Prince Frederick
Poe Speech of Acceptance in Democratic City Meeting
A early speech by a Democratic candidate, likely Poe, pledges full dedication to public welfare, denounces opposing party doubts, and promises to push necessary legislation. He emphasizes party unity, the importance of state supremacy for white voters, and readiness for the forthcoming political battle with Republicans.
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Maryland State Happenings in Havre de Grace and Nearby
Report from Havre de Grace notes Dr James N Bay named an enanuning physician to the Civil Service Board of Examiners. Cumberland opens a postal savings bank with Saul Gross as first depositor. Hagerstown records multiple deaths and a missing person case. A Sharpsburg landmark, a child’s serious chestnut tree fall is reported. An N and W freight wreck near Briggs Station kills Extra Conductor Webster L Bender.
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Post Office Department
Civili Service Board of Examiners
Cumberland
Saul Gross
Hagerstown
Mary Elizabeth Good
Samuel Good
William Hugott
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Shepherdstown
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Sharpsburg
Fisher
Gerinahtown
Lawson
Dorsey King
Briggs Station
Norfolk and Western railway
Berryville
Webster L. Bender
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EDGAR ALLAN POE
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EMERSON C. HARRINGTON
Dorchester County
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