Democratic Convention to reconvene for candidate pick on Shore
The Democratic Convention, called by Chairman Lewis, will reconvene near Wednesday at Ocean City to choose a replacement for Ex-Governor Jackson who declined the nomination. The piece praises party unity, urges support for the chosen candidate, and backs Hon. Thomas Alexander Smith as the most available leader to win in November.
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Lewis
Ocean City
Jackson
Thomas Alexander Smith
Caroline Democracy
Caroline
Henry KR. Lewis
Race Issue in The Republican Platform
Harper’s Weekly cites a debate on a 1904 Republican negro plank and its political impact. A Brooklyn New York Sun correspondent links it to securing black votes in doubtful Northern states, while risking alienating Southern white voters and Northern business leaders.
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Harper's Weeky
Brooklyn
New York Sun
North
Mr. Roosevelt
McKinley
the Sun
Virginia
New York
Maryland Exhibit At World Fair Showcases Farm Riches
The Maryland display organized by W. L. Amoss features sections with labeled growers. It highlights Allegany, Harford, Garrett counties and the Eastern Shore with crops, tobacco, canning, dairy, and pigmented canning displays. Notable items include a 200-year-old Calvert county spinning wheel and a 1900 census referenced canning works.
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Maryland
W. L. Amoss
J. A. Bonsteel
United States Division of Soils
St. Mary’s County
Calvert County
Chesapeake Bay
H. J. Patterson
Frederick County
United States
Washington
Ann N. Hill
St. Mary's County
Silas C. Beachy
Garrett County
Geo. T. Chambers
Arthur J. Ford
Cecil County
Political Blunder Over Race Issue in 1900 Campaign
The article discusses possible commercial ties between the South and Northern business interests and notes that Southern whites in the North and Northern businessmen linked to the South may sway votes against the Negro vote in key states. It cites Fairbanks attempting to appeal to pro Southern whites by framing the sectional issue as obsolete.
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Ful
Ould
South
North
Fairbanks
Indiana
Political clubs urged to back Parke for Constitution
In a call to arms for young voters, organizers urge hamlets to form clubs backing Alton Brooks Parke, praising the Constitution and warning against its erosion. The piece notes changes in the First Congressional district with Democratic strength on the rise and organizers optimistic about a party victory at Ocean City.
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Alton Brooks Parke
Salisbury Courier opposes separate train cars law
The Salisbury Courier and the News of Salisbury clash over a law providing separate cars for white and colored travelers. The paper hints at repeal and notes Congress man Jackson faces a reckoning before November.
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Salisbury Courier
Jackson
News of
Salisbury
James Bateman Draper Dies in Baltimore
James Bateman Draper born near Milford Delaware November 8 1845 died in Baltimore March 5 1903. He was the second son of Alexander and Sarah Draper respected Delaware citizens. His life began on a farm and he rose to roles in church and business. He married Roxanna Butterworth on January 26 1869 and lived with her in Greensboro for 35 years. she survives him. He was converted at Camden Delaware camp ground August 27 of the year he married.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
James
M. BF
Denton
Greensboro
Baltimore
Capt. Draper
H. A. Roe Cannery
M. E
Greensboro M. E
Wm. P. Draper
H. A. Roe
Sallie C. Green
Abbie L. Vansant
Philadelphia
Mary K K. Butterworth
Gheensboro
James Bateman Draper
Milford
Del
Brother Draper
Alexander
Sarah Draper
Delaware
Roxanna Butterworth
Job Butterworth
Samuel M. Carter
Camden
The Ridgely Land Foreclosure in Caroline County Maryland
Real estate foreclosure sale of the Ridgely Land in Caroline County Maryland by assignee Henry R. Lewis under a 1895 mortgage from Edwin R Cochran Jr to Charles Leedom. Auction to be held at the Denton court house door on 1904 between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM, describing a farm in the Eighth Election District with boundary calls along county roads and neighbor lands.
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Edwin R Cochran, Jr
Charles Leedom
Caroling County
Liber C. W. IL
Henry R. Lewis
Court House
Denton
Maryland
Caroline County
Samuel G. Smuth
Andersontown
James Butler
Manuel Hignutt
Hignute
Ed Todd
Todd
Edward Carmean
Carmean
Warrey Bowdle
Edwin R. Cochran
Beate
Orphans’ Court
William S. Hubbard
Martha E. Liden
William W. Noble
Elmer W. Deen
Smithville
Henry Bullock
Rebecca C. Bullock
Willis A. Liden
Liber L. W.G
William W Noble
F. P. Covey
Denton, Md
Equity
Mary E. Liden
George W. Wilson
Notice to Taxpayers in Caroline County Maryland
Taxpayers are notified that Caroline County levy is due for county and state taxes for 1904. Treasurer Charles H. Whitby will collect in Greensboro Henderson Ridgely Hillsboro American Corner Federalsburg Preston on specified September dates with a 5 percent discount for September payment and interest charged from September 1 on unpaid bills.
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C. Leslee Walls
General Assembly of Maryland
Caroline
Phereby
Caroline County
Greensboro
Henderson
Ridgely
Hillsboro
American Cor
Federalsburg
Preston
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Johnson Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
POR Presidente
Alton Brooks Parker
TOR
Henry G. Davis
West Virginia
Frank Brown
Elaiu Jackson
John E. George
E. Herbert Shriver
James King
Charles HW. Knapp
Samuel A.mudd
Ferdinand Williams
Maryland's
Jas. T. Ricnvarpsan
Shaperna
Warfield
Williams Pac
Dorchester
Agen
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Somerset
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Oehm’s
America
Acme Hall
W. Lexington St
Charles
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Denton National Bank
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Manking House
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Capitib
Saybhon Uy
Vandi
County of
Thomas C. West
Clelier
TC Wes
Harvily I. Cooper
VR Owrigiep
J Dp Duwill
Cooper
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Howard and
Lexington Streets
Order of Eagles of America
McCall Bazar of
Hochschild, Kohn & Co
Peter F. Causey
Hickman
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Jons W. Chang
Mullin
Wilmington
J. H. Barrow
Preston, MD
Opposltt Depot
Wilmington Business School
Cat Fogue
Beacom
LE Sth Street
E Hoffalan
Tuckahoe
Stare Woods
George Id. Berry
T. Alan Coldsborough
Caculine County
Oscar Clark
Jerome A. Cox
Chas. BH. Tarrison
Dustosx National Bank
T. C. West
Cashier
Choptank
Main Street
Chas Fo Andrews
M. E. House
Mad
Clydesdale
Co. T. Gooteer
Hobbs
Fine River View
Williston
James E. Spence
T.N
W. Hoffman St
Ridgey
Irwin TF. Saulsbury
Harvey L. Coorrr
Nisi
Mary FE
Liden
Elenor Coates
Robt. J. Jump
Register of Wills
Antonius FL Helmich
Circuit Court
Thomas L. Day
Crtick
Looe
W.S. Crouse
John J. Barnes
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