Debate on Reform and Senate Election in State Legislatures
An unsigned 1890s style piece discusses corruption in government departments, hopes for reform via popular election of U.S. Senators, and the path to constitutional amendment through state legislatures and a potential convention. It notes New York and Pennsylvania, Illinois, Wisconsin, and the Chicago Record-Herald on the topic. The piece cites President Parry of the Manufacturers' Association and labor unions in contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parry
Manufacturers’ Association
Haons
United States Senate
Congress
Wisconsin
Chicago Record-Herald
United States
Contempry Comment on Spring Politics and Public Attention
The piece notes April deadlines for spring political demands and questions the impact of potential mishaps in campaigns. It observes that attention will focus on leading candidates as Election Day nears while public interest cools after the primary.
Mayoralty and comptroller race outlined in Baltimore News
The piece urges independent voters to decide clearly on the Comptroller and Presidency of the Second Branch. It frames a straight issue between Raisin and the city of Baltimore, urging Raslin’s nominees or the Republican slate of Heffner and Timanus depending on choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pravail
McLane
Warbter
Comptrol
Raisin
City of
Baltimore
Ragin
Rasla
Hooper
Gephart
Minutes of Merriness and Satirical Lines
A collage of quips from various papers humorously references politics and daily life. Vignettes include a Hamlet impersonation by Barnes Tormer, a joke about digested securities, a warning about water after meals, and a line about postage stamp purchases.
Bryan’s Extravagance in Politics Critique
The Washington Star critiques William Jennings Bryan for extreme rhetoric, noting he is not a party nominee and should keep to polite discourse. It contrasts Bryan with Cleveland, who, despite firm tariff and money positions, showed the 1890s party split and failed leadership, arguing Bryan should recognize the fractured Democratic coalition and avoid further division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Washington Star
Kansas City
Cleveland
Brysan
House
Senate
New York
Protection Democrats
Moments With The Muse April Fools and Violin Dreams
A fragmented poem section reflects on April Fools as light hearts and shifting weather, with images of flowers birds and youthful hope. It blends lines about springtime deceit with longing for music and beauty, concluding with an adish tone promoting a cold remedy.
Hanged for murder as Edward Green dies by execution
Edward Green colored was hanged today at Easton for the murder of Carrie Price. Other news notes a Union veteran Jonathan Disney found dead in Cumberland, Mrs. Sarah L Brown dies aged 80 in Hegeratown, and a Cambridge ferry started by Oswald Corkoran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiventa
Intercnt
Edward Green
Easton
Carrie Price
Jonathan Disney
Eliiooss City
Cumberland
Sarah L Brown
Benjamin Brown
Hegeratown
Cambridge Ferry
Talbot County
Cambridge
Oswald Corkoran
Trappe
Adam
Haring
Hagerstowne
Frenchtown
N.J
Mount Savage
John Johnson
Bigfoot’ Johnson
Wes
Prince Georges
Francisco Brose
van Brownell
Bowls
Merrick
Upper Marlboro
Frontburg
West Virginia
Alleghenies
Oakland
William Wilson
Leonard Wilson
Frostburg
Klondike
Maryland
Baltimore
St. Louis
Hageratown
American Bicycle Company
Edward C. Watts
Katherine O. Watts
Phoenix
Baltimore County
Watters
Balair
Towson
Absalom H. Bowersox
Westminster
Misa Nannie Bowersox
James Bowersox
Jacob J. Bowersox
Misa Cecilia K. Bowersox
Vast new coal fields near Wilkesbarre raise supply hopes
A report on a discovery of eight earlier coal veins and twelve new veins in a Wilkesbarre suburb suggests a 2,000 acre tract may hold 30 million tons of anthracite. Estimates vary on how long production will last, with figures ranging from 20 years to 80–100 years at different output rates. Historical prices and land values highlight how the region has transformed since 18th century purchases from Native Americans. Further developments are awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Teia
Roberts
Pennsylvania
William Griffiths
Griffiths
Dauphin
Schuykill
Northumberland
Columbia
Luzerne
Northampton
Monroe
Pika
Mr. Roberts
Wyoming Valley
Throop
Scranton
Condition of the Crops Passes Through Mixed Early Spring Weather
Oliver Fassig reports a week of low temperatures and dry winds affecting Maryland crops. Spring work lags, grain crops show mixed progress, fruit prospects vary with weather, and farmers may reduce acreage due to wet spells and delayed fieldwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Fassig
Maryland
United States Department of Agriculture
Graenes
Harford
Qeoil
Japan
Qoberrias
Onsge
Anne Arendel
Music and Card Claws at Local Clubs
A lively Tuesday meeting of the Music Club was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. P. Maulaby on West Church street, followed by a Wednesday Card Club gathering at Mr. and Mrs Glenn H. Worthington. Bertha Price of Women’s College presents her graduating piano recital tonight in College Mall with Mr. Z. W. Osborn performing Grieg’s concerto for piano and violin. The Tide of Life was staged at City Opera House before an 8 pm audience, led by J A. West as Dan Gilistre. the show drew good reviews and feature mentions of I W Harper whiskies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. P. Maulaby
West Church Street
Glenn H. Worthington
Bertha Price
City Operas House
J A. West
Dan Gil Istre
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the Daily News
Weegly
Ee Wenery
Tus
Tele
Frefedex
Moon
Erne
Sacco
Department of Agriculture
Illinois House of Representatives
Contemporary Comment
Lipton
Cumberland News
Macia
Pasitimore
Barnes Tormer
Hamlet
Danmark
Old Man
Smart Bes
Willie Goat
Dr. Bock
Kansas City Journal
Chicago News
Corntessel
Philadelphia
Voice OF the Press
Manny Dovensas
Christian Register
Indy
News OF the
I W.harper
C.net
Victor Infante
W. S. Key
Pearl
Reom
West Taind Street
Lincemate Hills Ina
Adtlodlzewst
Ti East
Addie
Directrom Mail
Colonial Co
Chicago
Aadie
Frederick County
Nat'l Bank
Prederick County
James Gittinger
A. C. McCardell W. &. Carty A
Leroy McCardell
James Gittins
AL G. McCarpety
DB. T. Onvamax
Alley G. Quins
Flce
Cashier Asst
Lewis E Biney
John
Joan Simmons
G. B. Hasenonn
Benjamin F. Reicn
QUA Savings Department
Franklin Savings Bank
Frederick City
Loudoun County and
Frederick Budge Company
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing
Walter Saunders
Puerto Bale
Mary
H. H
Licksville
Frederick
H Roberson
Mortenre
J Roberon
L M Bready
Mortzagee
Lucie Ramsburg
Susie K. de Lasbmutt
Tilas G. de Lasbmutt
Court House
East Third Street
Stetm
Luete Kembpurg
Charles W
Lucie E. de Lashmutt
Exid
Dved
D.C. Winebrene
Frank L. Stoner
Odeodtd
Noriuate of
Harry W. Bowers
Frederic
Hake
Joseph W
Market St
Appis
Charles C. Waters
Nottes
West Fourth Street
Lrick
Noah EL “Er Adotel
Clits Hotel
Allen Rohtback
Sage
Nast
Patrick Storpostte Carty’s
Aprilisti Apps
Bicheiberger
Mardatt
Balumenauer & CO
Berant & Knott
Tarragon
E. Besant & Knott
Waodlyr
D. Manty
Frederict City
Bros
Dixon Bros
Landis
Market 8
Interstate Telephone
SG West South Street
Frederick, Md
Lindsay
Rager
Real Estate
Lindsay & Rager
WEY
Alioma
Hamilton Lindbay Eeport
D. Mitz
N. Entow Street
Lizzie Covell
Aegainat
St Meters
Guy Ellotice
George K Brengle
West Seventh Street
Aladim Peverass HH. Hargett
Fork Clerk
Mzidawrte
Basu
Bankers
South BT
Baltimore, Dy
General Banking
Townsesp Sport & Som Bankers
Payette GT
OPPO
Post Office
Your L. Dutrow
Washington
Pathidelphia
Baltimore and Way
Phlladelphia
Hagerstown
Way
Uineinoatt
Indianapolis
Washington Junction
Pitsburg
Cincinnati
St. Loui
Winchester
Iasburg Junction
Wheeling
Oh .O
Pittsburg
Mt. Airy
Win Hagerstown
New
Washington and Way
St- Louis
Lexington and
Washington and
Leington, Magerstowe
Brunswick and
War Satan
Mullinix
L Herebdy
T. Haffner
Alana Cemeqerord
Main Line
Glere
Circuit Court
Melvin P Wood
Iliwadikew Market District
Register OF Wills
Daniel Z. Wadgett
Adamstown
Sherif
Gbas
Young
Frederick District No
Moysel
Frederick Ntf
Lewis F. Carter
Lingapere
Beret
Wits
Vamendas Friends and Waquaintanes
Ana
Tobsdante
WM. B. Cotshall
Woodatoro
Tee
Fess Upware
N. Wittman
Angerstown Leate
el St
Spas
York P Mala
Teli Om
I. Ea
Union
Galen Srndee
Inumediate
Gulon
Biavionus
Amawand
Union Sridee
Taueytown
Cherry'ron W. Va
Fort Dimber Land
Landstreet
BOM. Griswold
T & Gen
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