The Weekly News report on reforms and opinions
Fragmented text from The Weekly News covers ads poems about June days, references to the Mad Mullah of Swat, a Albanian uprising described as just, honors in Frederick county high schools, Southern Industrial Association resolutions urging good roads, and a call to southern legislatures to improve road systems for better prosperity.
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Civic Revolution in American municipal reform movement
A New York corre spondent describes a national civic revolution led by business groups transforming city governance. The Merchants Association, originator of reforms, helped block a $200 million Ramapo debt and seeks to overhaul municipal accounting, reducing mandatory salary costs while expanding legislation. San Francisco cites similar impact, Chicago shows gradual political renewal through the Civic Federation and Municipal Voters League.
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Reformers praise election work by leagues in Chicago and Philadelphia
A correspondent lauds Woun's organization and reform efforts transforming Chicago’s Board of Aldermen and Council. He notes Philadelphia’s Municipal League drives progress toward cleaner elections, contrasts with Chicago, and urges all good citizens to join earnest reform efforts.
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Contemp orary Comment on Expositions and Reform
A Baltimore Herald note questions farming prosperity in St Mary's County as fines are paid. The Baltimore News calls Senator Quay's career a fitting swan song amid franchise talks. Maryland's mining exhibit at Buffalo Exposition gains praise, with a state pamphlet outlining resources, industries, and counties. A Garratt Republican column defends work as cure for tramps, citing Springfield Holyoke and Chicopee lodging cases and their impact on vagrancy.
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Merriness Minutes Preserve Quick Wits in Vintage Jests
A collection of quips and jokes from the era features witty exchanges about husbands and fiction tastes, Sunday school, and social mores. The snippets include banter on Heaven, the circus, and mistaken impressions at a party, portraying lighthearted家庭 humor and social foibles.
Fraud in Army Circles Taints Philadelphia Record
Philadelphia Record reports persistent fraud in U S Army circles. The piece questions military honor and notes authorities often fail to convict or punish shoulder strapped rogues. The article suggests apologists in high positions shield those responsible, weakening trust in defense integrity.
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England Eyes Tax on Transvaal Mining Profits for Boer War Costs
The Pilsbury Chronicle Telegraph reports England plans a 10 percent tax on Transvaal mining profits to fund Boer War expenses. Sir David Barbour finds potential mine tax revenue could rise to £1.05 million, aiding home taxation relief as war costs continue.
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Moments With The Musk and Dream Like Hopes
The poem reflects wistful yearnings and faded dawns as a speaker recalls a distant beloved and longed for reunion. Seasonal imagery, hopes, and fears mingle with nostalgic reverie, contrasting dreams with the cooler reality of time and winter.
King Johnson Wedding at Back Lodge
A wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnson Back Lodge on Wednesday June 19 at 6 20 pm. James O King and Alma O Johnson were married with a white organdy dress and bouquets of Brides roses. Relatives attended including Mrs Henry Woolsisy and son Alphonse of New York and Mrs John Carnes. A reception followed and the couple departed by the 8 28 train for a trip South.
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New York
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Riley
Annie Baldwin
Washington, D. C
Florence Hughes
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Stewart
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Wealth and happiness debated by New York Sunday Journal
Mrs. McLean and Chauncey Depew weigh wealth as a bar to happiness in a page on domestic security. Other prominent voices join the discussion. Welsh Bros Railroad Shows open tomorrow with twelve clowns and a comedy animal act for children. It promises a red letter day for youngsters.
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New York Sunday Journal
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Cherries Shipped From Frederick Suffer Heavy Losses
Seven tons of cherries were shipped from Frederick over the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad this morning. The Lima Bean Growers Association and John H. Grove were the principal shippers. The fruit went to Baltimore and Pittsburg, Baltimore receiving the larger share. Cherries were damaged at least fifty percent by recent rains.
Equal footing ruling on Baltimore Building and Loan stockholders
Judge Morris in Baltimore district court upholds Special Master Rose on stockholder claims in the Baltimore Building and Loan Association insolvency. Pre-receivership withdrawal notices earned no preference. full-paid and installment stock share ratioized by par value and paid-in amounts with interest. Borrowing stockholders receive loan charges and credits for dues, premiums, and interest. admissions fees or fines denied. Zucker vs Low Street cited to bind Maryland law on credits for interest and dues. State Senator Rohrback backed local stockholders. Also, Washington Junction Stone Company condemnation appeal granted a new jury date. Quarry owners’ award set aside. new appraisal to follow for Tuscarora project costs.
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Johnstown
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Lost Ring On Baltimore Trip Prompted Search
Mr J T Brady lost a $1,000 diamond ring while returning to Baltimore from St. Josephs Academy Emmittsburg after hearing a floor drop tale from a passenger. A conductor recovered the ring during a search aided by a special W M train, following Brady's telegram.
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Fiftyth commencement and notable regional notices
The fiftieth commencement of the William J. Stone was presented in Baltimore for the murder on June percent of Mary Carstens. The remains of Commander Charles Belknap were buried in the Naval Cemetery Annapolis. John Williams of Westernport Maryland drowned in the Potomac near Bloomington. Judge Morrin ruled the Baltimore Building and Loan Association exceptions under Maryland law. Engineers and firemen on the Cumberland Valley Railroad seek standard pay and a normal day length. An early morning fire in a frame dwelling at St Denia killed a child Herman Kierchner and seriously burned his mother. Charles S. Lane of the banking arm of bavey Lane Co of Hagerstown plans a world tour with Baltimore and Pittsburg investors. Attorney-General Rayner says corporations under Chapter 109 Acts of 1892 must deposit 100000 with the State Treasury. Charles Dinkle, long troubled by cancer, found dead at his son Charles Dinkle’s home near Hicksville aged 72. Patrick Burns, James Ryan, Elder Snyder, Timothy J Mulcahy released from Howard County jail by Judge Jones on habeas corpus due to defective commitments.
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The Sun Becomes Extinct Warns Of Dying Heat
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