Baltimore and national politics and business outlook in 1899
The item reviews Maryland political figures and a mayoral race, notes Governor Lowldes influence, and reports soldiers’ target practice. It includes a diplomatic appointment of Joseph Cheate to Britain, praises Buckingham Industrial School founders, and presents The New York Times annual forecast by Adams Express head L C Weir. It argues 1898 was strong and 1899 will be better with rising exports, rail freight, and business confidence.
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Presidext McCkixsey
Hay
Great Britain
Joseph Cheate
New York
Cheate
United States
London
The
New York Times
L C. Weir
Adams Express Company
Weir
Weason
Plana
Wien
Banquet Honors and Train Robberies Cited in Contempo
Contemporary comment cites Admiral Schley as favored for honors while noting he accepts six more banquets. It argues he may join a retired list from such praise. The piece also highlights railroad stagecoach robbery forecasts, noting 246 train robberies in ten years and the danger of crime across sparsely settled routes.
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Admiral Schleyling
Baltimore News
James
Cumberland Limes
Merriness and witty exchanges in old joke snippets
A collage of humorous lines and jokes about daily life and misunderstandings. Snappy exchanges reference Baltimore Life Boston girls and a Philly or Chicago newspaper flavor. Other bits hint at debts, delays, and social misreads in a playful, period voice.
Home for poor children opens at Buckeystown
A Frederick County reader praises Buckingham Industrial School at Buckeystown for aiding poor children with a good home, calling it a pride to the community. Others note fine country homes seen while traveling through the county and comment on illness and the thin ice stockpiled for winter amid changing weather.
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Buckingham
Buckeystown
Frederick Man
Frederick County
Z. L. Masur
New York
Vieelork A. m
Court Honsr Door
bin Heanniing
Frederick City
Pocaam Town
Joseph Cronica
Fairfax Schley
Wm P. Moreell
T. F. Howard
Cami
Walter Saanders
Anc Honeey
Novi Man
Unclear Klondike Remedial Tale Adverts Elide Notes
A damaged OCR fragment presents historical medical ad copy praising Hovteller's Stomach Bitters and Chamomile style remedies for stomach issues malaria grippe and kidney function. The text references a prohibition on mining and claims of patient recoveries, with isolated testimonial lines attributed to a Joe Jones and A. L. Pearre in Frederick.
The Caucus Power In State Legislatures
A Philadelphia newspaper letter argues against binding force of party caucuses. It asserts legislators are supreme within constitutional bounds and must vote according to Constitution and public judgment, not party pressure. It warns caucus control risks electing unworthy leaders and urges independent conscience and courage in defiance of caucus decrees.
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Philadelphia
Ghey
Dafood
Moments with the Muse The Maiden's Aim in a playful snowball clash
In Harlem Life M. Brours recounts a playful scene where a girl throws snowballs at a boy who calmly endures the hit. The boy, trained by a baseball pitcher brother, keeps smiling after the frosty exchange, then walks home with a repressed smile.
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Brours
Harlem
Births Show War Era Excess in Boys in Franklin County
Records from Franklin County and surrounding districts indicate a six month period ending December with 1 100 boys and 305 girls, an unusual excess of male births in war times. Doctors correlate this with wartime excitement, noting contrasts with 1897 when boys slightly outnumbered girls in the county. Officials in Baltimore and local commissioners discuss canal property sales and public holdings, stressing market value. The County Commissioners meet with a full board to handle daily business and appoint road supervisors across districts.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Franklin County
Goldsborough
Philips Lee Goldsborough
Baltimore
Board of Appeals
Ohio Canal
Aorosetive
Paine's celery compound touted for blood and nerve health
The advertisement extols Paine's celery compound as a cure for grip related sickness and general debility. It claims to purify blood, restore nervous energy, strengthen digestion, and aid kidneys and liver, crediting Dr Edward E. Phelps and a long line of American physicians. It urges prompt use to prevent Bright's disease and other complications.
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Albany
Paine
Bright
America
Dartmouth
Edward E. Phelps
Ton
Medicine
Relief in Six Hours From Distressing Bladder Pain
An advertisement touts Newreal South American Kidney Care promising rapid relief for bladder pain, kidney issues, and urinary retention. It claims immediate relief and cautions refunds if not satisfactory, listing Drnerista and S. Schley & Bro as distributors with various brands like Victor Infants’ Relief and Perry products.
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Hitler
Newreal
Kidnes
Enick
S. Schley & Bro
Drnerista
Praybrick
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