Education for islands in American hands praised
The article praises U.S. efforts to educate inhabitants of Puerto Rico and the Philippines. It notes schools were set up quickly after the Spanish American War, with capable teachers sent abroad. Taft requests 500 more teachers, with salaries of at least 900 dollars yearly, plus travel expenses reimbursed on arrival. The piece argues education will benefit both islands and promote friendly relations with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Spain
Porto Rico
Philippines
Taft
Philippine Commission
Root
Manila
Philippine
Cincinnatti Commercial Tribune
Contemp orary commentary on Baltimore and politics
Contemporary commentary notes General Funston as a decisive figure and warns of a rising political cloud. It contrasts Baltimore merchants with national rivals and condemns corruption and shady franchises. The piece cites presses in Baltimore and invokes Paris as a symbol of looming reckoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec
Paris
Local mayoral race heats up in Rockville
The Rockville Sentinel reports sharp lines in local politics as Mayor candidates emerge City Counsellor Robert Moss backed by the young Democracy and Luther H. Gadd supported by Dr. George Wells. Both are seasoned political figures preparing for primaries in Annapolis Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of
Robert Moss
Luther H. Gadd
Moss
Young Democracy
Gol. Gadd
George Wells
Annapolis
Minutes of merriness and wry old quips from papers
A collection of humorous gibes and witticisms from Life, Philadelphia Record, Puck, Smart Set, Chicago Record-Herald and others. Jokes touch on syndicates undertakers comic opera heaven attire and prodigal sons, framed as brief quips from era papers.
Kindness in Child Rearing and Powering the Nation
Dr. Henry C. Put forth the value of kindness in raising children and its lasting impact on character. A Philadelphia Record piece discusses harnessing natural energy, Niagara Falls power, and the Buffalo Exposition, noting electric transmission advances reducing coal dependence and supporting industrial growth.
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Philadelphia
Buffalo Exposition
Niagara Kalle
Soo
Lake Superior
California
Wages and Product Challenge British Supremacy
A Philadelphia Record editorial argues American high wages support strong domestic production and undercut British trade. It cites the American Steamship Co letters noting higher pay for officers and seamen, contrasts with Cunard schedules, and claims effective labor is cheap globally yet subsidized, urging wage advancement to boost output.
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Philadelphia
America
American Steamship Co
St. Paul
St. Louis
Paris
New York
Southampton
Cunard Line
Liverpool
Moments With The Muse And The Money Din
A poetic verse contrasts money’s din with quiet, nature, and loyalty. It contemplates wealth’s power to drown gentle voices and urges clinging to simple love away from the throng. The pesaimiat parodies hardship with relentless enumeration of deprivations and a sneer at worldly concerns.
A Religious Mayor Sparks Local Moral Crusade in Garnet
Dr J A Henning elected mayor of Garnet Kansas opens council with prayer and issues a manifesto urging Sabbath observance and enforcement against cigarette smoking and curfew. Maryland members attend National Commission on Uniformity in Law meeting in Denver to discuss a uniform divorce law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Henning
Garnet
Kan
Brunswick Growth Prompts Industry Push and Civic Effort
The Brunswick Herald reports population growth from about 2450 to over 2800 residents with 300 plus boarders. A knitting mill planned as a Winchester branch could create about fifty jobs. Brunswick would host the plant in part of the old B and Q hotel, if rooms are furnished rent free for two years. A Business Men's Association is urged as industry attention broadens. Postmaster Gardner upgrades office desks and a new delivery case is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Brunswick Herald
Winchester
Leaf
Lewis Jones Knitting Company
Herald
Gardner
Brief Bits From The Montgomery County Fair Preview
In Montgomery County news the fair is announced for Rockville on August 27. A cobbler quips about leather as open confession for sale while a new curb and gutter appears on South Market Street in front of Charles J. Wilcoxon's residence. The column notes growth from small ads into large opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Rockville
Charles J. Wilcoxon
South Market Street
Market Gossip describes crops and daily bargains in Frederick County
The Scribe notes rainy and sunny days boosting crops while markets fill with strawberries and summer fruit. It lists prices for butter eggs poultry and a wide range of produce and meats, with remarks on cucumbers rhubarb and bread items. It captures a bustling rural market mood and local vendor chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bcribe
Frederick County
Mosher
Jane
Weekly Review of Trade and Stocks at Baltimore Exchang
Trading at the Baltimore Stock Exchange was quiet and dull last week though sentiment remained steadier. News of the Northern Pacific settlement in sight aided confidence, while the Cotton Duck consolidation absorbing competitors and retiring debt caused speculation on the new corporation’s preferred stock. Maryland Brewing common stock traded at negligible prices as investors avoided assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltmore
Baltimore Stock Exchange
Cotton Duck
Mr. Vernon-Woodbery Cotton Duck Company
Corporation
Maryland
Market Summary and Banking Stocks in Western Maryland
Seaboard issues showed strength from solid earnings in the latest monthly report. Other issues were steady with little change. Prices closed: Seaboard 80, preferred 45, common 25. Bank stocks remain firm with Citizens 30 bid, National Bank of Baltimore 118, Third National 1053¢. Trust stocks scarce. Maryland Trust 215, Union Trust 62. Money on call at 4 3/4 percent. Townsend Ecorr & Sox.
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Maryland
Seaboard
Citizens
National Bank of Baltimore
Third National
Maryland Trust
Union Trust
Townsenp
Ecorr & Sox
Bradstreet's May 25 highlights broad economic upturn
Bradstreet's reports a generally favorable outlook with strong crop prospects and improving industry, led by iron and steel, leather, shoes, lumber, and coal. Wages rise and hours shorten for machinists amid a quiet but decisive industrial shift, while bank clearings show mixed gains and grain prospects brighten across the Northwest and winter wheat belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradstreet’s
Bradstreet’s Today
Germany
Carpinga
Kangas
Baltimore
Western
Igc
Toavvlec
Southern
A Song of the Month and Other Teasers
A poetic fragment speaks of a Month of the rose and wind lore, then news from Berlin on China's indemnity stance, plus school exercises, a Maryland correction hall officer appointment, and a Tar News ad notice urging ready advertising campaigns with fifteen cent pricing.
Census results show Maryland counties gain seats in House of Delegates
Reports from the census enumeration statewide indicate final totals will push Maryland’s population above the revised federal count and alter delegation. Baltimore City may reach about 515,000, with Garrett, Kent and Howard counties gaining seats while others hold or adjust.
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Maryland
Washington
Baltimore City
Garrett County
House of Delegates
Herford County
Washington County
Baltimore County
Howard County
Kent County
House
Election notices for five directors at two turnpike companies
Notices announce the annual election of five directors for the Frederick and Monocacy Turnpike Road Company to be held at First National Bank on Monday June 3, 1901 between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.Secretary B F Schell and the Liberty and Frederick Turnpike Company also schedule elections at specific offices on the same date and time. The Frederick County Agricultural Society holds a regular quarterly meeting at their city office.
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Frederick and Monocacy
Liberty and Frederick Turnpike Company
Ceresville Hs
Edwin Devilbiss
The
Frederick County Agricutural Society
Office OF Tax County Commissioners
Frederick
Brunswick
Bartonsville
Cantre
Buckeystown
William H. Horman
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the Daily News
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company
Frederick, ND
Atine
Ciaent
Piveararer
Howaxp, Seuy. & Manager
Cerriert
Tax_News
Nait
Allegany County
Politica
Aguinaldo
Annapolia
Hancock
the Campaign of Education
Contemporary Comment
General Funston
Bryan
Baltimore American
Baltimore Star
Rockville Sentinel
Papa
Philadelphia Record
Ozar
Puck
John
Chicago Record-Herald
Kode
Pete
Pse
Mb.r
J. Dotrow
Pgpe-Peee
Washington Star
Ben Kine
M. G. Urner
National Commission On Uniformity In Law
Commission
Denver
American Bar Association
Messrs
Milton G. Urner
George R. Gaither, Jr
A. Williams
Harford
National Commission
Buffalo
E. J. Phelps
England
Carroll D. Wright
Congress
Wright
Massachusetts
South Dakota
John A. Henning, M
Mary Jane
Rawberriea
Flora
Billy Bockheimer
Weekly Review OF Trade
Nora Horse
Madame
China
Berlin
Pekin
Solomon Stern
Maryland House of Correction
Tar News
Bald
Tam News
Harry ¢. Keefer
Rto
Builders and Contractors
C. Ausherman
Tiddiewinks
Island Boy
Keepanke
Potomac
Pasaxent
Cordova
Katy F
Antietam
SEA King
Louis Victor
Cecil M
Reynolds M
Tuscarora Farm
C. M. DE Garmendla
Tuscarora, Md
Médiawitew4t
Baker Johnson
Potts Building
Guart Street
Davidly Otice
Wm. B. Ramsburg
Geo. K. Brengle
West Sixth Street
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