Monkey intrusion stirs Newport and Winchester chain gang tale
A monkey was shown at a Newport reception, while Newport and Memphis vie for metropolitan status. Winchester town punishes offenders by chain gang work, but prisoners evade rules, drink, and mingle with townsfolk, prompting mayoral review and potential reforms to curb privileges and chain-gang size.
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Parnasian Society
Newport
Winchester
Winchester Star
Cobain
Moen
Star
Priconera
Vale
Contemp orary comment on Dowie and political seed scandal
A composite note from the Baltimore papers comments on Dowie and public advertising. It cites Senator McComas and a recurring pattern of official seed distributions, tracing a decades long growth from small favors to a large government allocation of seeds and seeds consignments.
Country People Gather At General Store To Discuss Next Year
Rural shoppers meet around the general store to talk about prospects for the next year’s crop. They scrutinize the contents of their packages and reflect on the country’s abundance as 1009 tons of accola reach millions of citizens free of charge, as noted by Baltimore News.
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Baltimore News
Epigramic Snippets From Old Papers On Virtue And Vices
Quotations and snippets from 1920s newspapers present wry exchanges about medical pretenses marriage plans touring Europe and social norms. The compact items feature characters like Carnes Muggins Willie and Mistress with playful banter reflecting era tone and urban life.
Gorman's Maryland Victory Sparks 1904 Presidential Prospects
The Philadelphia Ledger notes Senator Gorman's Maryland win shifts 1904 prospects. It suggests his race question stance, Wall Street ties, and eastern Democratic backing boost his chances, while opponents face tough resonance in the West. It argues the public will decide, favoring a candidate not linked to Wall Street.
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Philadelphia Ledger
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Democratic Party
Alsuming
Claveland
South
Illinois
Mr. Olevsland
East
Imanse
Wall Street
Treat
Federal Senate
United States
Hoketad Wall Street
Modients With the Muse Hopes Deferred
A poetic piece by Grace Vixcext Mrircesi depicts hopeful waiting across seasons. The speaker vows dedication to a cherished cause, noting anticipation in summer and autumn before winter winds bring disappointment yet persistence remains.
Croup Remedies and Cures in Local Advice Columns
A 19th century newspaper column urges home remedies for croup and other ailments. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and electric tonics as cures, touts relief timelines, and notes local vendors such as A. L. Pearre and others selling medicines and tonics to readers.
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Daily Globe
A. la Pearre
The Marshall Stock Company at City Opera House
The Marshall Stock Company debuts at City Opera House on November 2 13 and 14 featuring The Wooing of Mrs Van Gott and Gipsy Jack. Led by Louis Marshall the troupe promises high class royalty productions with popular pricing stories and touring actors from major stock companies.
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City Opera House
Louis Marshall Stock Company
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Mrs van Gott
Eugene Jepson
Nat Sansor
Bear Theater
New York
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Willie Granger
Social World Pound Social at Utterback Residence Near Asios
A large social gathering was hosted at the residence of Mr. B J Utterback near Asios on a Wednesday evening in November. Dozens of attendees from Lewistown Trentville and surrounding towns mingled over refreshments before departing contented. an assembly by Miss Vivlie Ritchie's dance class will be held Friday in Junior Hall at 9 10.
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Asios
Carrie Olem
de- Lila Hson
Oreageratown
Ella Dutrow
Trontvlce
Lizzie Powell
Ostoottn
Maud Smith
Bessie Wachter
Maud Webster
Berths
Baesis Hessong
Viola Freshour
Lewistown
Elsie Zim- Terman
Mollie Olem
Bathel
Lillie Mensell
Annie Heerd
Mamie Miller
Lizzie Utterback
Hansonville
Edna Keeney
Maud
Jennie Grier
Nettis Potman
Annie Dutrow
Nellie
Tempie Utterback
Ution
Messrs
Oland Stauffer
Walkersville
Charles
Lewis Detrow
Troutville
Marion Warner
John Hann
Irvin Wilhide
Byron Free
Leslie Liday
County Board Studies Insolvency Errors and Railway Crossing Grant
The county commissioners meet to correct insolvency and book errors for 1900 and 1901 under Treasurer Alexander OC IRawsburg. They granted the Myerstille and Catoctin Railway Company the right to cross county roads at specified points to link electric railways, with conditions for safe crossings. The Aldermen also addressed funding for paving Market Street between All Saints and Patrick Streets, bond set at $2,000.
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Alexander OC I
Rawsburg
Slopers
Myerstille and Catoctin
Myeraville
Washington
Board of Aldermen
J. A. Fritchay & Son
Market Street
All Saints
Patrick Streets
Local and regional events touch life and law
A set of brief items reports deaths of J William Cook and H W Asinos, a fatal train accident, and several legal happenings. Judge Mattir draws jurors for December, the Court of Appeals moves to new quarters in Annapolis, and Dorchester Harford and Montgomery courts convene in November. Jacob Sacha wins 2500 in a Western Maryland right of way case at Millstone. Mrs E Smith killed by husband. inquest says self defense. Mrs Caroline Fulton dies at daughter’s Baltimore home.
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J. William Cook
Hagerstown
John
Magaire
Cumberised Brawing Company
Cumberland Valley Railroad
H.W. Asinos
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cumberland
William F Applagarth
Golden HM
Dorpheater
Mattir
Elkton
Oaoil Quanty Court
Court of Appaals
State Building
Annapolis
Dorchester
Harford
Montgomery County
Jacob Sacha
Western Maryland
Millstone
Washington County
Michael Smith
Reisterstowe
Eeith L. Smith
Caroline E. Fulton
C. Fulton
The
Baltimore American
Thomas M. Kenny
Park Avenue
Baltimore
Weary Willie Walker and Local Jewelers Adverts 1904
A Frederick paper page lists an upcoming depiction of Weary Willie Walker and ads for leading jewelers at 35 North Market Street offering watches from Hamilton Hampden Elgin and Waltham with free eye exams and repairs. G Waring Tyson prosecutes grain prices at 54 East Patrice Street while G L Brawner promotes Baldwin pianos and models from Eilingloo Hamilton Howard Valley Gun.
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Hampden
Elgin
Waltham
Frederick
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Cincinnati
Ohio
North Market Street
Baldwin
Park Exposition
Eilingloo
Hamilton, Howard and
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Tualie
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