Democratic mass meeting fills Opera House with speakers
H M Winkle Issac Lobe Straus Henry St George Tucker and Congressman Lewis address a packed Opera House in MA. Sterling Galt presides. The event features band, moving pictures of candidates, and applause for Wilson Marshall Lewis Worthington.
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H.m.winkle
Issac Lobe Straus
Henry St. George Tucker
Congressman Lewis
MA. Sterling Galt
Emmitsburg
Wilson
Marshall
Lewis
Worthington
Tle
About & Oeclock
Opa
Tariff Talk Frames 1908 Election Debate
New York speaker H. M. Winkle appeals to voters with a tariff critique, praising Wilson and Bryan while blasting Taft and Roosevelt. He condemns trusts, cites price disparities between American and foreign goods, and argues for tariff reform aimed at aiding workers and reducing living costs.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Uteseine
Pake Wilson
Dias
Ds Invertar
New Jersey
Wall
Speech on living costs and tariffs sparks tariff debate
A speaker argues living costs rose 90 percent over 15 years while wages grew 20 to 25 percent. He cites Roosevelt wishing profits go to workers via the pay envelope but offers no plan. He criticizes tariffs, price levels, and wage gaps in iron and textile trades, warns against trusts, and claims a candidate’s policy would wreck competition.
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Roosevelt
Canada
Mexico
Whibon
Parcell Post Explained in Democratic Address by Lewis
Congressman Lewis outlines a pet tariff measure and criticizes the House leadership. He argues for downsizing tariffs, lowering living costs, and replacing express shipping with an expanded postal system. He cites farmer value, rail mileage, and farm-to-table transport as key issues, forecasting the end of private express firms within five years.
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Lewis
Ppekea
Cause of Representatives
House
Sara Lewis
Clark
United States
Lewis Attacks Modern Ballot Tactics in State Politics
Mr. Lewis argues for a capable educated leader, condemns what he calls a trick ballot aimed at punishing certain candidates, and urges reform of the ballot system. He urges support for a responsible governor and cites Allegany and Frederick counties in calling for fair elections and accountability.
Straus Sees Democratic Victory in Maryland Campaign
Isaac Lobe Straus former Maryland attorney general urged a national and local Democratic victory. He condemned the Republican party as protecting privilege and money, promised universal justice, and criticized Roosevelt Taft and trusts. He linked Frederick county ballot issues to boosting Lewis and warned against trick ballots in Trepal and Allegany.
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Isaac Lobe Straus
Maryland
Republican Party
Union
Diet Uy
Roosevelt
Democrat Party
James Buchanan
Democratic
Wilson
Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Frederick County
Lewis
Allegany
Trepal
Taney and McSherry
Tucker Speaks in Frederick Paying Tribute to General Baughman
The Hon H S G Tucker delivered a late speech in Frederick praising General Baughman and criticizing Roosevelt and the Republican party. He urged unity, predicted cheaper living, and claimed Democratic principles would triumph. He praised Baughman and referenced strong party divides with tone of wartime rhetoric.
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Frederick
U.S
Republican Party
Roosevelt
America
Virginia’s Choice Casts Light on Presidential Election
The speaker condemns taft and roosevelt talk and warns that the electorate must judge the presidency beyond personal intrigue. He argues that virginia, famed for producing presidents, backs the democrats for the next election and predicts the nation will be influenced by w h wilson and william j bryan after next tuesday’s vote.
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H. M. Winkle
New York
Specchaton
Li. M. Winkle
Empire State
Wilson
Marshal
Teun
Congress
Hving
Taft
Naton
McKinley
Roosevelt Houde
MeKinley
Death notices of Mrs. Marian Webb and Mr. Peter Firor
Mrs. Marian A. Webb widow of George W. Webb died at 1 o'clock this morning at 115 West South Street at age 86. She leaves two sons Dr. N. E. Webb and Mr. Lucian Webb, a daughter Mrs. Charles Shultz, and two brothers. Funeral Sunday at 1 20 p.m. at her home with interment at Central Chapel cemetery. Thomas P. Rice funeral director. Peter Q. Firor died yesterday at 618 Penrose Avenue Baltimore aged 68. Survived by widow two sons and three daughters. Funeral tomorrow at 2 p.m. with interment at Loudoun Park cemetery.
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Varsax
Marian A. Webb
George W. Webb
West South St
Webb
M.s. Church
N. E. Webb
Washington
Po. D
Lucian Webb
Charles Shultz
Ery
Elijah Swamly
Daniel Swammly
New London
New Market
Central Chapel Cemetery
Thomas P. Rice
Peter Q. Firor
Penrose Avenue
Baltimore
Chuence and
Howard
Larry Smith
Harford County
Pearl Firor
Charles Warfield
Loudoun Park Cemetery
Man Arrested in Middletown for Stealing Team
A nameless man about 36 was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Willhide in Middletown on a charge of stealing a team belonging to Harry Cline from Boonshoro. The fleeing suspect was chased down by Harry Crone and Edgar KoogLe, captured, and taken to Frederick Jail before being returned to Washington county.
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Middletown
Willhide
Boonshoro
Harry Cline
Harry Crone
Edgar Koogle
Frederick
Washington County
Property sale of Mayor Schell's former home at North Market Street
John N. Brengle real estate and Luther C. Derr broker a private sale of the S09 North Market Street property that was once Mayor John Ed Schells residence. Derr plans to occupy the house later this year after closing and settlement terms are finalized.
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John N. Brengle
Pythian Castle Association
North Market Street
Luther C. Derr
John Ed. Schell
Derr
The Charity Mission at West Sixth Street
A prayer service begins Sunday at 7 30 PM followed by preaching at 8. The venue is No 7 West Sixth Street with the subject Love and Duty of a Christian. Mr and Mrs John W Marken are general managers and invite all.
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West Sixth Street
John W. Marken
American Salvation Army Outreach Schedule Highlights
The American Salvation Army will hold services tomorrow at the barracks 303 West Patrick Street with a morning service at ten and an evening service at 7 30. Multiple open air meetings are planned during the day in residential city areas.
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Amerian Salvation Army
West
Patrick Street
Doan's Kidney Pills Sold with Frederick Testimony
John T. Webster of Church Street Frederick Maryland endorses Doan's Kidney Pills. He says the pills relieved long standing back and kidney pain and helped with frequent scanty secretions after using them from J W Harner's Drug Store. He recommends Doan's for when the back bothers. Price 56 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
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John T. Webster
Church Street
Frederick
Dean
Doan
J. W. Harner
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Local Fire Hero Crowned by Crowd After Braving Flames
A fire hero gained cheers from onlookers as he endured burning hands to rescue a small round beacon. The crowd shouted praise for the brave act and the crowd likely recognized the feat as a symbol of courage amid danger. The report notes admiration for the firefighter and the public’s response to the display of valor.
Ballots Held for Third Time in Frederick County Race
Officials announced official ballots would be printed a third time after Governor Goldsborough and Attorney General approval. About 90 000 ballots will be printed with changes aimed at correcting illegible and mislocated candidate listings for Congress and the judiciary. Congressman David J Lewis criticized the new layout, saying it still favors the Republicans and harms his candidacy, while Governor Goldsborough and Supervisors insisted the revision is evenhanded.
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David J. Lewis
Congress
Lewis
Wr Lewis
Frederick
Trederick County
Bbe
Wikely
David Lewis
Allegany Courtly
Calis
Board of Election Supervisors
Gouldsborough
David J Lewis
Socialist Party
Goldsborough
Focal
Democratic
Slagerstown
Baltimore Sun
Worthington
Frederick County
Weinberg
Prohibition
Willard
DeGrange
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Frederick County Ballet
Sterling Galt
C. H. Conley
Dr. Conley
Cell
Knoniinburg
Mr. Galt
Mr. Winkle
Lobe Straus
Fredenck County
Straus
Akggit
Henory St. George Tucker
Lexington
Pucker
Law Teeuily
Washington and Lee University
Virginia
Tucker
Phes
Garnesie
Steel Trust
London
Parcell Post
Ling
Trish
Sam
Pennnsylvania Railroad
Express
Express Company
Prederick
Prederick County
MR. Straus
Lew
God
Tpeite O. Et
the Charity Mission
A. S. A. Services
Con. Lewis
Board of Supervisors
Garrett S. DeGrange
Joseph I. Eisenhauer
William B. James
Lea Weinberg
O. K
Chamberlain
Uough Campnel
Lavonia
Frederick and Vicinity
National Bank
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