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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1911
Page
2
Howard Melvin Melvin and Johnson publish the Centor Journal Page Two dated Saturday morning August 26, 1911. The issue reflects early 20th century local newspaper production with standard notices, small classifieds, and community updates.
Caroline county Democrats face a decisive primary next Tuesday urging all two thousand voters to cast ballots for governor and comptroller nominees. The piece extols direct primaries, defense against bribery, and recent state reforms as vital to party unity and progressive governance with a forward-looking 1912 presidential context.
Editorial notes discuss the House of Reformation for Colored Boys in Cheltenham Maryland as a premier reform institution used by state city and federal authorities. It argues for work programs to employ convicts on roads and cites merchant marine and school financing data. It also notes Maryland Delaware and Virginia drainage surveys and Baltimore street improvements including Jones Falls redevelopment.
Speaker Champ Clark’s closing statement asserts the Democratic Party will win the national contest next year. He claims the Democrats passed more constructive legislation in the session than in 20 years and set a constructive pace for future Houses, declaring the party redeemed every promise made.
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The piece questions if voters can rule and explains Taft vetoes statehood for Arizona and New Mexico, arguing the recall issue and the form of Arizona's government. It links White House influence, Taft's circle, and plutocratic interests to policy, tariffs, and road building priorities. The column discusses Canada, reciprocity, Wickersham, and trust regulation vs competition.
A New Jersey schoolmaster in politics, Woodrow Wilson, is praised for fair play and leadership. He opposed a party organization’s senatorial candidate, framed radicalism as root-level reform, and is portrayed as a potential 1912 presidential candidate. District-by-district voting splits are noted, with battles between German and Lee factions across counties.
Journal reports Gorman’s backers claim county victory next Tuesday while Lee supporters predict strong sentiment town and country. Centreville correspondent notes gubernatorial contest absorbs attention with Lee favored if turnout is heavy and Easton Ledger predicts Lee will carry Talbot in the upcoming primary.
The document describes two tract outlines on county roads with bearings and distances, beginning at bridges and road corners, adjoining lands of Alfred Carter and Ida Carter, and William Brubaker. It notes the tracts are part of a mortgage, include a dwelling and outbuildings, and will be offered separately then as a whole to maximize bid.
The terms of sale require one third cash on the day of sale with the balance due in twelve months Deferred payments must be secured by note or bond payable in bank with interest from the sale date and secured to the satisfaction of the undersigned assignee or all cash at the purchaser's option Title papers are at the purchaser's expense OSCAR CLARK Assignee of Mortgagee
The record lists Blair Lee and the Good Government Direct Primary Election Law for Montgomery County 1906 and broader state measures from 1908 and 1910. It notes Publicity Measures in Legislature printing all bills and related actions across 1906 1908 and 1910 periods.
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