Debates on Names and Electoral Reform Across Regions
The passage surveys varied local debates from renaming Sing Sing to broader electoral reform. It notes Eastern Shore initiations against money in elections, firemen conventions, school state ideas in Ellicott City, and critiques of Tammany influence. It also features Colonel McClure of the Philadelphia Times arguing for direct presidential selection and abolition of the electoral college as relics of Federalism, asserting distrust of the people and calls for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McOlers
Philadelphia Times
United States
Colonel McClure
Times
Nevada
Philadelphia
Siminr
Tory
Pecpis
Direct presidential vote urged by Colonel McClure
The article advocates amending the Constitution to let all qualified voters in every state and territory vote directly for President and Vice President. It cites past disputes over electoral methods, notes the Hayes era controversy, and argues public justice and national unity require direct presidential elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Congress
Rural Free Delivery expands across Carroll county
The piece notes the rapid growth of Rural Free Delivery and its expected doubling next year, with Postmaster General Smith supporting nationwide extension. It remarks political indifference to the system's impact, and highlights Agricultural College work offering practical remedies for pests and crop diseases, praising recent bulletins and a new peach borer dissertation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Baltimore Herald
Carroll County
Carroll Record
Agricultural College
Baltimore News
Minutes of merriness and quips in old papers
A collage of quips and snippets from various papers. The speakers touch on social roles, misheard phrases, a joke about a new factory, servant terminology, a house servant label debate, a anatomy lesson on vertebra, and a campaign remark about color and money.
Croker's Pose Of Tirtle Sparks New Reform Push
Washington Star column notes Croker's call for Tammany to cleanse its ranks as New York faces a possible revolt before the mayoral election. Clergymen and business leaders had urged action amid a corrupt city administration, while voters grow restless and seek reform. A cough remedy ad closes the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croker
Tirtle
Washington Star
Richard Groker
New York
Crusha
Tammany Hall
Europe
Friends
Elz
Tammany
Mse
Thanksgiving day memories and a carved turkey
A pieced together poem reflecting on Thanksgiving memories. The speaker recalls a motherly figure and a beatific Thanksgiving scene with a turkey stuffed and a hoped for reunion. The piece ends with a vow that life will not take the speaker down this path again and a carving of a turkey on the next Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joz Coxe
Metropolitan
Local and regional news highlights across Maryland and nearby areas
Reports from Cecil to Washington counties note a man struck by a train in Cecil, coal land purchases by Pittsburgh capitalists in Allegany for coke, a colored man sentenced to death in Cantroville for murder, and ex-Gov Brown buying Calvert Hall in Baltimore. Incidents include a Poolesville fracas with gunfire, a failed relay office break, artesian well work halted near 360 feet, and a new electric plant lighting Boonsboro main street. T. A. O Donnell dies at City Hospital after morphine-like stupor. Williamsport treasurer Motter reports a monthly plant loss of 35 dollars. Maryland Telephone and Telegraph Co president Webb discusses closer ties with independent lines. Conococheague Brick Co to expand capacity and build a new dryhouse. Western Maryland Railway eyes double-tracking Potomac Valley from Williamsport to Cherry Run. yards to be extended to handle higher freight.
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William Bollen
Cecil County
Pitteborg Capitallers
Allegany
Mattia
Cantroville
Solomon Roberts
Frank Brown
Calvert Hall
Saratoga Street
Baltimore
Poolesville
Montgomery County
Baltimore and Ohio
Camden
Courel
Boonsboro
Washington County
T. A. O'Donnell
Washington
City Hospital
Olympia Theater
J. L. Motter
Board of Supervisors
Electric Light Plant
Williamsport
George R. Webb
Maryland Telephone and Telegraph Company
New York
Conacocheague Brick Company
Western Maryland Railyoad
Potomas Valley
Cherry Run
Decline of the Bicycle Says Demand Fades in New Era
At the annual stockholders meeting of American Bicycle Company in New York, treasurer A. L. Garrard reports a net profit of 605,579.31 for the year ended July 31, with net assets of 11,969,495 and depreciation value listed. President R. Lindsay Coleman cites formation of the Bicycle Trust and reduced output as demand wanes due to golf, autos, and the era’s fad passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bicycle Company
New York
A. L. Garrard
R. Lindsay Coleman
Bicycle Trust
I Msn
Fraudulent advertising and bankruptcy notices surface in misread text
The piece blends a dubious advertising scheme tied to a traveling stenographer and references a mortgage and bank funds, followed by a bankruptcy notice. It includes Ely’s Cream Balm and several scattered names, places, and dates, ultimately noting the first meeting of creditors for Jesse Kreig of Adams in Frederick Maryland on November 16, 1900.
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Pamenger
W. J Black
Atchleon, Topeks & Santa Fe
Oklahoma
Ott
Earch Quarter
Jack
Mary
Boomer
Ohio
District Court of the
United States
Marsland
Jesce Kreig
Jesea Krete
Adams
Jesse Kreiy
W. Patrick St
Frederick
Perky
Edward Y. Gglossorough
Baker Johnson
Dnurl
Qfuoer Niss
Frederick County
Baulty
William H. Nicodemus
Modence
Emelline Matthews
Frankfic Savings Bark
William H Nicodemus
Snally
Douglass H. Hangett
Frederick Go
Douglass E. Barge Erk Urner
Keedy
Henry N. Etchison
Frank L Stoner
Douglass BE. Hargetz
Frederick Co. Troe Cars
Douglass BH
Hargett
F. L. Stoner
Clers
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Frederic i
Fala
Mpan
Gum
Geree
Sing Sing
N. Y
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Hayixe
State Firemen's Association
Westminster Firemen
Tus
Ellicott City
Vios
Polvns
Lun
Dom Pani
Web Davis
Baltimore American
Ego
Oynick
Ohio State Journal
Jimeon
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Boston Transcript
Jimmy Thompson
Galea
Denver News
Sorghum
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CN. Hauer
Frederic Md
Westers Land
Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren
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Oeeto
Potts Building
Court Street
Novadiy
Mecore St. Ence
Mar & Street
East Church
Sires
Anager
Masacre
Haves
Oellédim
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Wim. P. Rice
East Patrick St
Wm. S. Miller
Appistoh
C. Markel
Amat
Bimzel
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Sharp
Caloc
Frederick Lousy
Leber D. HH
Folly 14
Circur Court
Mortle Will Weil
Dubie Sale
Iz Prederick County
Maryland
Caroeria Iron Works
Frederick and
Emmitabure
Catoctin
Nountains
Frederick City
Thurmont
Largland Hallroad
Alonocacus Valley Hallroad
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Intels
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Henry B. Tyson
Patrick Street
Patrick
Carroll Streets
E W. Hargett
Frederick & Middletown Railroad Company
Aloton
Patrick St
Tyson
John Kunkel
Jate
Register of Wills
Robinson
Hore
Harry P. Gorsuch
Charles Levy
George Hole
Mortgarees
Mrr
Edward M. Halley
Frederick Janction
Jfor Sale
Palace
Ramsburg Carriage Co
Joseph W. Gaver
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Frederick, Md
Prvate Sale
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F. & M. Electric Railroad
George Ic. Remsburg
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Wilbur
Duvall
Tre Fanness’ & Mecuasi
Lorenette
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Fourth
Maréer
Freserek
Andis
Bert Oytt
Kab
H. S. Landis
N. Marbet
Heminway
Mel E. Payne
D. Mantz
Setie S. Market St
Frederick Cits, Md
Wortcare
News Office
Novistite Sewing Machines
BADER
Aughtlyr
W. Patrick Street
Shene
W. A. Simmons
North Market St
TEE “Burger” Art Gallery
North Market Street
Opera House
Master Vecke Fung
Miss AH Fung
Miss Chtey
Yeable
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CosFor
TA Conrot
Dick Mack
Charles F. Edwards
Ae Say, & Daughter
Cuba
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A. R. Yeakle
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Eerie
Tram
Usloam Ag Farm
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Piissatt
Dwelieg
Keeter
Creager-tuws
Vira Pigee
Hocky Springs
Almerican
Towasgs
Scort
Kivye
Wareze
G. Borer
Towxsex, Scort & Som, Bankeers and Brokers
North Street
Baltimore, MD
Ohio B. B
Washviews
Jaserton
War
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Felphis
Baltmore
Harper's Ferry
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Lexington
Wi Philadel
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Pittsburg
Chicago
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Washinster
Hagerstown
Way Ste Sons
Wheeliac
Palleselphia
Duesto
Washington Danceoe
Washington Mall
Mr Airyené
New Ys
New
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Wyssteen Marylander
Highfeld
Fairfield
P.ma. Mead
Sh Grovi Lpavive Tears
Leati
Unie Bridge
Leste Dalse Bridge
Unies Bridge
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