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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1899
Page
2
Denton Journal notes editorial team Melvin Steele and Johnson as editors with a Saturday morning edition published December 9. The item lists editors and the newspaper’s scheduling note for the Saturday morning issue.
The Fifty sixth Congress convened with thousands in attendance and many women in the galleries to hear debates on Roberts the polygamist. Roberts was not sworn in after Rep Taylor of Ohio objected citing Edwards law and seven million petitions against Utah’s senator. Col John Walter Smith greeted by House Democrats near the cloakroom as he arrived with aides and remarks from Bailey and Dinsmore about Maryland and his brief tenure.
Dissatisfaction among Republicans over McKinley’s Porto Rico free trade recommendation sparks opposition. The piece notes risks of extending free trade to Hawaii, the Philippines, and possibly Cuba, and argues protectionists will not loosen control. It also covers Richardson’s role as Democratic floor leader, fiscal figures from Secretary Gage, and calls for pension law reform via a nonpartisan commission.
The Departments of Farmers Institutes will extend to counties with stronger support. Denton hosts Caroline county institute January 17. Discussion includes a proposed one dollar tax on male dogs and two dollars on females to fund game restoration and wardens. Also notes McKinley imperialism critique, Congress agenda on gold standard, trusts, Philippines policy, and Philadelphia Building Commission controversy.
Congressional leaders plan swift votes on finance measures with committee fixes for disagreements. The banking provision would let national banks issue notes up to deposited par value, never exceeding capital stock. A testimonial drive for Chairman Murray Van ter proceeds, with Lloyd L. Jackson leading. Delaware ex-secretary John D. Hawkins arrested over alleged trust fund misapplication, bail posted. Baltimore officials thank Senator Gorman for Baltimore custom house appropriation. W. S. Merrick is named possible Senate journal clerk candidate. he previously served as House clerk and in 1896 Senate.
The telephonic phonograph is described as the invention of a Danish engineer. In the absence of the intended listener, the device receives the call and repeats it at will, illustrating a novel communication concept.
Report from South Africa notes British forces find Boers to be highly capable opponents. observers describe Boer fighters as worthy adversaries amid ongoing conflict and maneuvers in the region.
A joint meeting of wholesale grocers and the Merchants and Manufacturers Association discusses Pennsylvania Railroad rate hikes on Eastern Shore shipments. They plan to press Philadelphia officers, noting raised Philadelphia to Wilmington comparisons disadvantage Baltimore and Philadelphia against Wilmington merchants. Ex Judge Henry Goldsborough, Easton native and former official, dies in Baltimore.
Philadelphia store reports Christmas fever already. Santa Clauses adorn the Wanamaker’s decor and goods. Early shoppers picked top gifts weeks ago, so buyers now face second choices but still find fine, rich, and givable items. Reading as pleasanter early-bird shopping.
An advertisement extols Jules Monard of Geneva as a premier watchmaker, highlighting gold cases and various price points for men and women watches, including Wanamaker Special models under $100. It then catalogs Morris chairs and furniture styles in oak, birch, and mahogany, noting carved animal motifs and functional recline features, with varied chair and cushion prices.
Tomas C. Bower of Glencoe credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrheaa Remedy with curing his chronic diarrhea after two bottles. He hopes others similarly afflicted may read and be benefited. Available from W. F. Brown in Denton and other listed towns.
A Denton Journal item highlights Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a long trusted cure for croup with twenty five years of use and strong parental reports. Advertisements note Pain Balm for rheumatism praised by Dr B Johnston of Richmond and sold by local dealers in Denton Ridgely Hillsboro with claims of rapid relief.
Ad touts A W P fabric as superior value with extensive sales and consistent quality despite market price rises. Claims hundreds of thousands of yards sold with no complaints and offers unbleached at 6 cents per yard, bleached at 8 cents, or 16 yards unbleached for a dollar and 12 1/2 yards bleached for 41 cents. Participants can mail a postcard if they cannot visit.
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