Political chatter on tariffs and social issues of the era
The piece ranges from calls to curb saloons and pavement repairs in Frederick to criticisms of Tammany Hall fraud and a push for tariff revision. It cites Pennsylvania arbitration laws, Dingley era protections, and bipartisan talk on adjusting duties. The Washington Star questions rates and proposes a Ways and Means Committee led review with expert input.
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Iowa
Siles
Congress
Washington Star
Party of Protection
Ways and Means Committee of Congress
Irush Industries
Contemp orary comment on looming election in Pennsylvania
A fragmented 19th century letter-press column notes political maneuvering as election season nears. It references Morgan and an elite branch set to break free from influence, mentions coal stations in Baltimore and labor harvests in Kansas, and cites Allegany commissioners slipping from timely action as public spells and crude good intentions gain ground.
Maryland's model roads to knit counties together
The Baltimore News envisions a future when road models advance beyond samples and obscure terms to span every Maryland county. It foresees closer ties across the state and a marked boom in farming prosperity as infrastructure links grow throughout the region.
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Maryland
Baltimore News
Quoted Snippets Highlight 19th Century Wit and Banter
Fragments from a seven year old riding in a dog cart to a comic exchange on spanking reveal a slice of period humor. Dialogue touches on fashion, marriage, and Bible prize choices, with amused asides from Mrs. Brown Mrs. Bisok and others reflecting era humor and social contrasts.
The Secret of Happiness and Public Ballot Debate
A Chicago Journal piece argues happiness lies in achievement, not wealth or fame, tracing human motivation and noting a surprising turn by Harlow N. Higinbotham to rejoin business life. It contrasts views on compulsory voting with respect for individual choice and urges voluntary civic engagement.
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Chicago Journal
Harlow N. Higinbotham
New Grocers’ Trust
World of Trade
Higinbotham
M Higinbotham
Mr. Higinbotham
Offennai
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Portland Oregonian
Barnes
Philadelphia
Toledo
Pittabarg Gazette
Lsbor
Thea
Decline of legislative power feared in U S government
The executive and judiciary gain at the expense of legislatures as incompetence and venality weaken bodies. The president's power grows, and many states shift functions to governor appointed boards. Observers worry about a dangerous imbalance and the need for balance between departments.
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Lees Lkely
United States
Tr Avel
Moments With The Muse Dwell Deep Poem Excerpt
Poem excerpt praising dwelling deep in service and faith by James Buchanan with lines about neglect of duty and comfort for the weeping, echoed by Atlanta Constitution note about Tarn and birds and a chorus of creation over a long, lyrical piece.
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James Buchanan
Turnpike scheme trails Wabash Pennay land deal
A tangled then current in Fulton and Franklin counties centers on a Wabash system buyout of a turnpike option worth forty two thousand dollars due by August. Gould interests maneuver to block Western Maryland and force railroad exchanges while the Western road seeks to shift the burden. The turnpike company plans to hold the Wabash liable for payment as the scheme unfolds.
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Pennay Railroad
Fulton
Franklin
Maryland
Goulds
Tidewater
Sugineera
Hancock
Fulton County
McConnellaburg
McConnellsburg
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Wabash
Waynesboro, Greencastle and
Mercersburg
Cctts
A Forceful Preacher at Passaic Church
The First Presbyterian Church of Passaic New Jersey hosted Rev W S Sweet of Everett Massachusetts who delivered a vigorous sermon that triggered a string of mishaps. A vase toppled a Bible crashed onto front seats and a table with ice water spilled. The audience laughed but the sermon continued.
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First Presbyterian Church
Passaic
N. J
W.S. Sweet
Everett
Mase
Sweet
Mr. Sweet
Second Methodist conference set for August 22
News of the churches announces the second quarterly conference of the Methodist Episcopal church in the city at 7 5 p m Friday August 22. Rev W I McKenney D D will preside. Ira W Logan will lead the prayer meeting at the M B church at 8 o clock this evening.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Church
W.I. McKenney
D. D
Mir
Ira WN. Logan
M. B
The Work of Death. John T. Long
John T. Long aged 90 died yesterday in Baltimore. He was the son of Mary and the late James Long and brother of Mr. P. E. Long of this city.
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John T. Long
Mary
James Long
P. E. Long
Baltimore
Market Quotations From The Local Mart Report
The Eastern Milling and Export Company lists today s prices for corn at 2.50 per barrel shelled corn at 0.05 per bushel wheat spelled Wolted at 0.67 per boaker and 6 per boaker hay ranges from 16 to 18 per ton.
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Eastern Milling & Export Company
Catholic Surbel School Trip To Gettysburg Heights
Members of the Maryland Catholic Summer School from Mt. Marys rode to Gettysburg with Father Barry guiding. A large party climbed the Alleghenies to the Summer School Lookout and Indigsa Lookout for panoramic views, visiting St. Francis Xavier's church and Old Mountain church. Loretta M. Reilly, winner of a free trip, left after 8 weeks to return to Boston.
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Battlefeld
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St. Francis Xavier's
Misa Loretta M. Reilly
Boston
Washington
Catharine O'Donoghue
Daniel O'Donoghue
Mattingly
Masu
Father O’donoghue
Sugar Loaf
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Emmitaberghes
Old Mountain Church
Rapid Romance of a Typewriter in Haston Pa
Miss Ella Stern a typewriter with Lacey & Co in Haston Pa and George Mathers a Sharon Pa merchant won a quick courtship record. In seventy two hours after meeting they wed in Easton. He proposed a trip to Coney Island and stayed until marriage. The couple tied the knot at Luke's Lutheran church with Rev E M Grahn Mathers 86 and bride 23.
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Ella Stern
Lacey & Co
Haston
George Mathers
Sharon
Mathers
Easton
Miss Stern
Coney Island
Inspecting State Nurseries and a Tragic Wreck
State Entomologist A L Quaintance and State Pathologist J B L Norton with assistants inspect State nurseries. Inspections and disease certificates are annual and nurserymen must include certificates with each plant. Also Maryland requires fumigation with hydrocyanic gas in approved facilities. In Wrightsville Pa a mother allegedly pushed her six year old son from a bridge injuring him. the boy is treated at York Hospital and the mother is reported missing after the incident, with possible travel to Columbus.
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J. B. 8. Norton
Maryland
Barret
Wrightsville
York
George Barret
York Hospital
Sha
Columbis
State Sunday School Convention in Baltimore October dates
The Maryland State Sunday School Convention will be held Thursday for Friday, October 2 and 8, in Baltimore City. Indications point to large turnout with speakers from Maryland and other states, including Charles D. Meigs. Mayor Hayes may greet attendees and Governor Smith may deliver an address. Each school sends one delegate per 100 enrolled or fraction thereof. schools should submit names and addresses to State Superintendent Gav H. Nock at 116 West Mulberry Street, Baltimore.
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Maryland
Baltimore City
Charles D. Meigs
Hayes
Smith
Gav. H. Nock
Weat Mulberry Street
Baltimore
White Man Joins a Negro Church in Newport News
A Newport News dispatch reports a curious spectacle as a white man named Merrell from Norfolk was baptized by Rev. S. H. Howell, then helped collect offerings and spoke of Christian brotherhood. He urged whites and blacks to worship together, noting religion should unite all Christians.
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Newport News
Christian Brothers
Rev
S. H. Howell
Eastern Virginian Christian Conference
Wesley Grove Christian Church
Merrell
Norfolk
Young Lady Saved in Panama by Chamberlain Remedy
A Panama physician reports a dramatic recovery of a fifteen year old girl after severe diarrhea and cholera symptoms. He recalls giving Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy which quickly improved her condition within eight hours and led to full recovery in a week. Sold by L L Pearre.
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Colombia
Chamberlain
Golic
Chas. H Utter
Statoe
Weil
Enle
Ll. Pearre
Brief Bits Reflecting On Moon, Storms And Wisdom
A collection of aphorisms and quotes on gender, power, and learning. Noted lines include observations on how great men marry, the value of personal development, and the limits of wisdom. A local sale bill announces Chas. B. Fout will sell household furniture at West Patrick straat tomorrow morning. George MacDonald is cited.
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Thia
Europe
Chas. B. Fout
Muotioneer
West Patrick Straat
George MacDonald
West Patrick Streety
Montgomery mute farmer sues for stolen engine cog wheel
Frederick L Tachiffely a mute farmer from Darnestown Montgomery County testified before Justice Robertson in Rockville and filed warrants against two individuals for larceny of a large cog wheel from an engine. Tachiffely, a prominent county businessman, employs only mute laborers and operates various machinery throughout Montgomery.
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