War and politics in the Philippines debate by Hoar
The piece reviews Senator Hoar's stance on the Philippine policy, arguing his protests stem from patriotism and country interests. It notes his belief the war could persist long term unless policy changes, and calls for possible concessions to prove his warnings correct. The text contrasts the broader political implications with recent naval and industrial notes.
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Hoar
Paach
Philippines
Philipines
Hogt
Squator Hoar
ContempoRary commentary on meat pricing and heroism
The Beef Trust debates adding lawyer fees to meat prices amid official prejudice in the Samp son Schley controversy. Admiral Schley is praised for heroism, while Withers O Brien’s military service is mocked as a mistake for writing. Americans celebrate prosperity and the French Republic’s visit signals goodwill.
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The
Beef Trust
Baltimore American
Admiral Schley
French Republic
Maryland Welcomes French Visitors as Rochambeau Connections Noted
The article recalls longstanding Franco-American friendship dating to the Revolution. It notes Maryland's warm reception for distinguished French visitors and highlights Rochambeau’s prior ties to Baltimore during the fight for independence.
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France
Maryland
Rochambeau
Baltimore
Merriness Minutes Trim Turnips and Tales
Notebook of witty quips and social jibes from various papers. The snippets poke at domestic life politics and language with a playful edge, referencing a basket of turnips cheap preserves and a quip about a grandfather at Bunker Hill.
Washington Star critique of Senate hearings on Philippine abuses
The editorial attacks Senate hearings on American abuses in the Philippines arguing hearsay witnesses and biased testimonies taint the inquiry. It urges a joint subcommittee to vet witnesses before further accusations against officers and soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Philippines
Senate
O'Brien
Moments with the Muse A Prayer
A poem pleading for a simple home filled with love and ordinary joys rather than wealth. The speaker asks for hearing crickets, a wife’s smile, children’s footfalls, and a light breeze through a doorway, hoping for humble happiness over riches. Of note is a signature resembling James… Rite, with garbled trailing text.
Oilin Prince Georges Land Boom Near Centreville
A sensational land rush spreads around Centreville in Prince George s county as oil deposits appear near Washington. Farms once priced at 1200 acre soar to four or five times that value with buyers hoping for enormous profits. One tract jumps from 8000 to 40000 for a half interest and another 300 acres rises from 26 to 2000 an acre. A Marylander tacks on a saving clause offering 2000 while negotiations continue. The county’s fate as a tidewater oil district hangs in the balance.
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Centreville
Prince George's County
Washington, D. C
Patroleum Oil
Tidewater Oif
United States
Deaths in Gaithersburg and Saegertown
Mary ER Kanode of Gaithersburg Md died Friday May 16 at age eleven after a brief illness at her grandmother's home. Funeral Sunday at Gaithersburg M E Church with Rev O E B Ely and Rev Griffith officiating. Interment Gaithersburg cemetery. Rev Joseph A Apple Sr longtime Reformed minister died at Saegerstown Pa aged about 70. Funeral there tomorrow. Prof J H Apple of Baltimore learned of his father's death en route.
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Mary ER. Kanode
Mary &. Kanode
Robert H
Florence L. Kanode
Gaithernburg
Cecil
Gaithersburg M. E
O. EB. Ely
Griffith
Jesus
Slagil Dorsey
Zach Lawson
Edgar Sterrick
Sidney Lodge
Carlton Etobison
Jobo Rabbits
Theodora Apple
Lancaster
Thomas Apple
Saegeratown
J. H. Apple
Baltimore
Reformed Synod
Saegerstown
Admiral Sohley Joins Mystic Shriner Order
Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Sobley was initiated into the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at Alman Temple Washington. He was elected at the last meeting after travel and was welcomed by Shriner delegates from New York Philadelphia Baltimore Richmond and other cities. A banquet followed the ceremonial session as the sailor made a Shriner.
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Sohley
Winfield Scott Sobley
Alman Temple
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Richmond
May Buy the Canal Opinion Emerges in Rail Talks
A famed railroad observer suggests the Goulds may acquire the C and O canal and lay their railroad in its bed from Cumberland to Cherry Run. He argues the canal’s piers lie in the Western Maryland yards at Cumberland, easing access and promising a notable feature for the region.
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Goulds
C. & C. Canal
Tidewater
Maryland
Cumberland
Cherry Rob
W. Va
W. Ys
Ordination of Wilson T. M. Besle to Ministry
Wilson T. M. Besle, Princeton Theological Seminary graduate, was ordained as minister last evening at Chambers Wylie Memorial Presbyterian Church Philadelphia in a service led by Rev. Charles F. Cameron. Sermon by Rev. Hughes O’Gibbons. charge by Rev. J. Henry Beale. Besle to serve Rock and Zion churches in Cecil County Maryland.
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Wilson T. M. Besle
Princeton Theological Seminary
Chambers Wylie Memorial
Philadelphia
Charles F. Cameron
Hughes O'Gibbons
John Graham
John D. Boggs
J. Henry Beale
Mr. Beale
David J. Beale
Churches of Rock and Zion
Cecil County
Funeral of Barbara Mebbing Held at West South Street
The funeral for Barbara Mebbing was held at 2 pm from her West South Street home. Rev E L Mciean conducted services. Pallbearers were Harvey RK Lease John L Michssi pole Qayne Casper Cram G Jacob Buatkey and William Rosskey. Interment followed at Mt Olivet cemetery.
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Birs
Barbara Mebbing
West South Street
Serricea
E. L. Mciean
Harvey RK. Lease
John L. Michssi
Pole Qayne
Casper Cram
G. Jacob
Buatkey
William Rosskey
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
F. Schroeder
Echoes From Maryland Day At Charleston Exposition
A reader recounts a Maryland Day trip from Washington to Charleston for Maryland Day April 22. He contrasts old Southern hospitality with new Northern economic power shaping cities like Columbia and Greensboro, noting factories, housing, and northern ownership. He recalls South Carolina history, a visit to Columbia, and the impact of war on the city, plus observations on prospects for future growth and the divergence between old Southern gentility and emerging Northern influence. The piece introduces a series by M J Grove about the South Carolina trip.
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Maryland
Tax News
Carrie
Waerhington
D. C
Jeff
Charleston
Washington
Lynchburg
Danville
Columbia
South
Greensboro
Reidsville
High Point
James S. Gary
Hiyaville
Potomac
Rwey
Wade Hampton
South Carolina
Sherman
Pennsylvania Avenue
Colambis
Don- Raves
M. J. Grove
Grove
Public sale of real estate in Frederick County
Executors under the last will of John T Hent announce a public sale of a property near Mt Airy Maryland. The tract, about two acres, lies west of Prospect Church and south of Trederick along the Buckeystown turnpike, with improvements on the parcel adjoining William Kunkles Milton Garner B O Railroad lands and current occupant Benjamin L Jackson.
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John T. Hent
Orphans’ Court
Frederick County
Maryland
Joho
John I. Best Jr
Trederick
Buckeystown
Farmers’ Exchange Company
Urbana Turnpike Road Company
Frederick
Lex King
Aota
Brussela Hall
BEST
Benjamin J. Jackson
Lydis J. Jackson
Charles W. Seliman
Ernest M. Anderson
Mt. Airy
Prospect Church
William Kunkles
Milton Garner
B. & O. Railroad Company
Benjamin L. Jackson
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