Money in politics and railroad safety questions
The item notes belief some see money in politics, cites Governor Warfield’s rifle range hit, and discusses railway safety with a World’s Fair train wreck on the Iron Mountain road. It raises calls for two engineers on fast trains after recent incidents and mentions a Russian-Japanese context and an Indian love poem titled O gi maw kw a mit i gwa ki.
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Iron Mountain Road
Missouri
Philadelphia Inquirer
Oey
Inquirer Aays
Spgineer
the Inquirer
New York
Fragmented humor from old papers on speech and sale
A collage of humorous exchanges from 19th and early 20th century papers. Bits include a gossiping councilman, a street preacher recalling mule driving, and a butcher’s wife seeking samples amid market slump chatter. The piece mimics clipped, satirical city life dialogue.
Contempora ry comment note on politics and war
The excerpt surveys opinions from newspapers about the Connecticut governor's Annapolis visit and comments on Kuropatkin, China neutrality, and potential Manchurian unrest. It notes European pressure on Peking and possible Sino Japanese alignment with Russia amid fears of intervention.
Farming not declining in the United States
The Atlantic Journal argues that farming remains stable amid urban growth. It notes population shifts toward towns since 1860, yet shows farm numbers rising: 2,000,000 farms in 1860, 5,739,000 in 1900, and 10,488,000 agricultural workers by 1900. Agricultural exports grew from 256 million dollars in 1860 to 873 million in 1908.
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Atlante Journal
United States
Tnkento
Cttiss
Republic
America
Moments With The Muse Spring Fever In A Schoolyard
A juvenile poem describes spring awakening feelings and imagination in a school setting. The narrator classes nature as a teacher and envisions adventures from a meadow to an Indian chief fantasy while noting a mother’s caution and a classroom nature lesson.
The 1804 Dollar One of Seven Existed Worldwide
A 1804 United States dollar, about the size of current silver dollars, traveled from Denver to Portland after lying in a safe for over eighteen years. Only seven are known to exist, with two in Philadelphia, others in private hands. The coin fetched up to $2,000, driven by collectors amid its mysterious voyage and rare origin.
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United States
Denver
Col
Portland
Washington, D. C
New York Herald
J. W. Dexter
Chapman Aasle
Berlin
Calais
Daxter
H. G. Brown
Ore
R. G. Parvin
Dexter
Mr. Parvin
Parvin
Chicago
Lonia
Atlantic Ocean
Philadelphia
England
Sale of Bishop Hurst Library Realizes Large Sum
The first tranche of the late Bishop John F. Hurst library sold in New York City brought in 15835 dollars. The catalog covered works tied to Washington and Franklin and hinted the total library totals about 8000 volumes with rich Americana. Notable items included Washington autographs and a six volume Gibbons edition.
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John F. Hurst
New York City
American Security and Trust Company
Ié la
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Franklin
Bay State
American Congress
United Colonies
Great Britain
George Washington
General Washington
London
Richard
Court of Appeals adjourns until June eight
The Court of Appeals has adjourned until June 8. A canal bridge at Wiley's Ford near Cumberland was warned. Cecil delegation visited Annapolis to urge appointing George R. Ash as State Auditor. Levin Manoky, colored, sentenced to 18 years for second degree murder in Cambridge. Rockville officials reappointed Osrey Kingdon clerk and James F. Green bailiff. By-dosf Johnson convicted of first degree murder for killings in Cumberland over cards. Potatoes acreage on the Eastern Shore shows gains. potential thousand barrel exports if yield improves. James D. Anderson of Deal’s Island assumed duties as Eastern Shore Fish Commissioner, replacing Clarence L. Vincent.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Wiley’s Ford
Cumberland
Cecil
Annapolis
George R. Ash
Cambridge
Levin Manoky
Rockville
Osrey Kingdon
James F. Green
Bydosf Johnson
Wicomica County
James D. Anderson
Deal's Island
Clarence L. Vincent
Snow Hil
Dustless Roads by Tar Coating Trials in Europe
A U S Department of Commerce report from Manneheim Germany details 1903 and 1902 tar coating trials on seven road lengths in France and two lengths in La Cher. The engineer notes dust and mud vanished, maintenance reduced, and quieter traffic with elastic road surfaces. Residents and officials praise the tar treatment.
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Department of Commerce and Labor
France
United States
Conen Harris
Manneheim
Germany
Saine and Marine Departments
la Cher
St. Amanda
Bridges and Roads Department
Pleasant personal notes and local notices of 1904
Mrs J Clarke Kieffer and daughter return from Lancaster. Mr Madison Nelson named district manager of Sun Life Assurance Co Canada. Mina Campbell plans a May 26 concert in Frederick assisted by a Philadelphia artist. Market quotes list corn oats and various grain prices. Public sale notices describe a Frederick Mtg sale of 1904 property at 11 am May 28 with cash terms and a $100 deposit, plus another Orphans Court sale of 32 East Sixth Street on May 14 with cash on day of sale.
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Lancaster
Madison Nelson
Sun Life Assurancs Company
Canada
Mina Campbell
Philadelphia
Isin Frederick
Junior Hall
Moktengee
Joseph Wolluse
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Annie M. Wolluse
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William H. Nicodemus
H.R. Lease
C.D. Keedy
Orphans’ Court
East Sixth Street
East Sixth Sreet
Said Street
John Thompson
Peter Sahm
Aloinda Thompson
Mary Beaner
Walter Saunders
SUN Life Assurance Company OF CaNaDa
Maryland State Agency
North Charles Street
Baltimore
Frederick Ma
Cramer
Brocks
Mortpares
Braddock
Bruceville
Dizon Walker
Urbana Pise
Peter
Montevue Pike
Elty
Shookstown
Hell
Troutville
Patrick Street
Horn
Monler
Isanis Lenarts
Newa
Frederick County Saty l Bank Ad Promotes Local Bank Benefits
An early advertisement argues that banks serve the community, offering access to small and large accounts, paying interest, and treating customers courteously. It asserts banks are close to the people with capital of 150,000 dollars and aims to counter the view of banks as elite institutions.
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