How Times Change in Tariff Debates and Presidents
The article traces shifting views on tariffs and reciprocity from fifteen years ago to now, noting New England’s push for free coal exports to Canada while the lake region seeks tariff relief on wool and other goods. It recalls Virginia’s claim as Mother of Presidents and its connection to Ohio’s presidential lineage, highlighting evolving political rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Nova Scotia
Lake Region
Canada
Washington
Virginia
Ohio
William Henry Harrison
Cunberland
Frostburg Notes and Local Contemplations
A collage of notes from Frostburg and nearby towns covers belt lines, public works, and governance. Mentions a New York City belt project, Maryland towns debating improvements, and officials accused of improper oversight. Reports on local accidents, a student poetry contest, and maple sugar prospects in Garrett County.
Land Sake Question on Baltimore and Midland
A vivid regional question ponders if Baltimore street should mirror Baltimore city, arguing that if Baltimore aims to dominate Maryland Cumberland might be swallowed by the Ocean. The remark blends humorous hypothetical expansion with local pride and geography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Street
Cumberland
Baltimore City
Maryland
Ocean
Midland
Cumberland Tites Install New Press in Operation
The Journal reports Cumberland Tites activated a fully functional press, producing about 4 000 folded sheets of S at a moderate pace of 10 to 12 pages per hour. In Lonaconing on March 11 1909 widow Elizabeth J McMillan of Borden Shaft aged 77 dies. she leaves three sons Hugh George and William. County Commissioners issue two orders: prohibit funeral charges without written clerk or commissioner order and require jail bill affidavits and clerk blanks for billing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland Tites New Press
Lonaconing
Elizabeth J. McMillan
William McMillan
Borden Shaft
Golden Wedding in Midlothian Celebrates 50 Years
A Midlothian correspondent reports on the February 25 wedding anniversary of Miss Mirane and Mr. John Keirs. Friends and family from local and nearby towns attended a ceremony, songs, speeches, and gifts including a purse of gold, a gold ring, and various keepsakes. The celebration continued with dances into the early morning.
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Thaat Place
Piitits i
Mirane
John Kets
Prabdehildren
Greatyerandehaldren
Anall
Rey
A.C. Thomson
Lonnconing
Thomson
Titi
Epee
Robert Harvey
Midhind
Edinboro
Hcl
Mrdhawttierne
Dimmie Poter
Janes Puthersor
Croom
Jamies Patterson
Perry
George Chaplith
Hugh Speir
Andrew
Thomas Sper
Vera Chapanan
Ethel Brode
John Spe
Cumberlind
Weirs
Whitfield
Hough Duncan
Plvins
Robert Keirs
Turtle Creek
Kreirs
Oiet
Robert Thar Vex
Midhar
Andrew and
Pho Omius Syir
Frost
Jota Speir
Crimberhind
Prank Wikits
Midlothian
K. Clymes
Roy
A. Thomsen
Buckalew
Mcrae
Rand
Town Meeting Suggested to Open Primary in Stanton's Opera House
Letter from Phosteune Missouri argues for an earlier open primary held in Stanton's Opera House to let voters hear candidates discuss key issues such as taxes light services sinking fund and street openings. It urges payers to demand clear positions from mayor and council hopefuls and criticizes current wasteful spending and secret agendas.
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Hagerstown
Keedy
Peopl
Journal
Lberty
Republican Committee
Stanton’s
Opera House
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Oder
Frostburg, MD
Great Old State
Tale of
New York City
Frostburg
Westernport
Presburg
Atchison
Kiansas
J. C. Pheiffer
Dr. I. 1
Ritter
Berlin
Cumberland Papers
Germany
Ack the Ripper
Cumberland Pen
Helen G. Zoller
Meg
Gus. Winkler
Eckhar
New York World
M. Bates Stephens
Garrett County
Europe
New York
Morgantown
Wai
Barton
George Ross
Eckhart
Cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad
Eckbart
Narrows Park
George Layman
Carlos
John Thomas
Consolidation
William Howell
Irving, UL
Jacob Eisel
Allegany
Rim
Model K. A
Prient
Sarah
Dem
Feb
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Sal “Old
Ely Brothers
Warren Street
A. Fulton & CO
Look
Baltimore
Liberty Streets
A. A. Rg. der Ca
Ferates Street
Ikerps
Phil
Tit Union Street
Ovre
Ostburg Frosteaur
Maxwell
Galace Ournal
Hoffman Automobile and Garage Co. L. Fk
Ih.t. Hocking
Stern
J. Rown
Roare
A. HH. Tlersa
Meyersdale
Neds Mh
Reeines
Cook's
Cook
East Union Street
Footer’s
Footer’ S Dye Works
Cumberland, Maryand
T. S. Cooper
Citizens National Bank OF
the Savings Department
John TL
Dando Frostburg, Md
J. G. Merrbach
Fireshntre
Consolidation Coal Company
Rn Rith Rane
H. V. Heesse
United States Depository
Eoo
ER. K. Roederson
Duncan Sinelets
Timeth Weanth
Daniel Ammen
Beherded Annan
Roberdeau Annan
Olin Beall
Phosteune
Mareh Lo
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J. M. Streett CO
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