Padded pay rolls expose tobacco warehouse graft
The fourth page reveals a scandal inside the State tobacco warehouses. Col John A Thompson uncovers a fed payroll scheme with sixty useless names and twenty fictitious names. Funds were stolen from taxpayers as tobacco ships were logged and paid without work. Shipper records show a warehouse official and others manipulated payrolls for years. The piece blames Congressman Mudd and conspirators and hints at ballot-box reform.
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John A. Thompson
Baltimore
Congressman Mudd
Democracy prepares for the fray in campaign push
The article notes active Democratic efforts at the Carrollton State headquarters led by Chairman Murray Vandiver. Big name visitors express confidence in victory, with Senator Gorman possibly visiting for informal talks. Voter registration runs two days this year on Sept 28 and Oct 5, with revision of lists on Oct 12.
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Carrollton
Murray Vandiver
Gorman
Vandiver
Morning Herald
Democrats Call For Strong Eastern Shore Ticket In Maryland
In a calm yet campaigning mood, the piece urges Democratic unity for Maryland and national aims. It notes discontent with Republican governance, urges representative delegates for the county convention, and forecasts a winning ticket. It mentions New York politics, British wheat shipments, and local primaries with Bryan quotes and calls for a strong Denton committee.
LeGore's Combin ation of Lime Advantage
LeGore promotes Lime product claiming faster action longer effect and lower per acre use. For state analyses and tests with testimonials and prices contact J. W. LeGore in Woodsboro Maryland.
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J. W. Legore
Woodsboro
Delaware County Pair Excursion Tickets at Reduced Rates
The Delaware County Pair event in Marcus Hook Pa features reduced excursion tickets from Philadelphia West Chester Oxford Wilmington Havre de Grace and more to Chester and Linwood on September 14 15 16 17 with return valid through September 1d The Fair grounds on the Delaware River near Linwood Station host bicycle trotting pacing chariot and Roman races plus band concerts balloon ascensions and farm displays including horses cattle hogs poultry and produce A local testimonial praises Chamberlains Pain Balm for wounds sprains and rheumatism with local agents listed and LeGore's Lime advertised as a long lasting soil improver with bone replacement claims
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Philadelphia
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Sfurington
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Delaware
Linwood
Delaware River
Linwood Station
Remedy Ad Promises Relief for Bilious Colic Attacks
An old Georgia ad claims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy is the only sure relief for bilious colic. It says one dose provides relief when other remedies fail and lists sellers in Denton Ridgely Hillsboro and Ridgely.
Maryland ends hogpen to boost health and wealth
A Baltimore American note hails removing hogpens from towns to improve cleanliness, safety, and welfare. The issue warns veterans about a Toledo soldiers’ paper swindle offering silver spoons or spectacles as premiums, asserting no such pauper paper exists. Death notices list Edgar Adams aged 13 months in Greensboro and an infant son of James McFarlane in Greensboro, both from September 1897.
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Baltimore American
Toledo
Adams
Greensboough
Edgar
E. G
Annie M. Adams
Professional Notice from Joins Horkins Hoskcir Barre Mo
Joins Horkins Hoskcir of Barre Missouri dated September 7, 1897 announces he cannot attend to legal business or be present at the circuit court session. He states his condition prevents participation in trials and advises clients to seek assistance from his fellow lawyers for fair notice and continued service.
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Horkins Hoskcir
Barre
Bri
Wanamaker's Autumn Store Opens With New Goods
John Wanamaker announces a bigger autumn store in Philadelphia with expanded selling space and refurbished facilities. The fall lineup features 175 new dress fabrics, bright silks, updated Black Goods, and a strong blanket sale with prices down a fourth to a third from today’s worth. The store emphasizes school supplies and furniture at August prices as work progresses.
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Philadelphia
Aronday
Wanamaker’s
Klondike
Wanamaket’s
Nobodly
Sale Notice Describes Land Tract And Orchard
At twelve o clock noon a tract of land with necessary farm buildings and a good peach orchard is up for sale. Terms of sale are stated.
Proposed Maryland constitutional amendment on civil service appointments
A motion to add an extra section to Article fifteen proposes appointing state, municipal, and county civil service positions by merit and fitness with competitive exams, except senate-confirmed posts. It directs publication in multiple newspapers ahead of the November 1897 general election for voter adoption or rejection.
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Genes Assembly of
Mayh
Sromon Tpobi
Knvernp
Asai Mibly
Warviano
Senate
General Assembly
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Storp Lowxors
Maryland
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Caroline County
Tolow
Notice to Taxpayers First Sitting at American Corner
Tax notice for Caroline county includes scheduled sittings at American Corner Preston Federalsburg Ridgely Hillsboro Greensboro Preston and Federalsburg with hours from 10am to 8pm. Five percent discount applies for September tax payments and interest accrues from September 1 on unpaid bills after January 1. Glola Deakyne, Treasurer.
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Reyrhours
Glola Deakyne
Trewarer
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Greensborough
Denton
Stillsborough
Kighth
American Corners
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