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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1900
Page
2
Denton Journal editors Melvin Steele and Johnson publish Saturday morning issue dated February 10. Public notices, local news, and community items fill the paper from the Denton newsroom.
A critical essay argues trusts dominate industry with inflated capital and prices. It cites the American Tin Plate Co and tin tariffs as harming consumers, notes printing paper monopolies raise costs, and denounces protective tariffs as robbing readers and stoking monopolies. The piece envisions a democratic tariff without protection or free list as the remedy.
The Baltimore Sun notes a global shift toward prioritizing manufacturing at the expense of agriculture. It cites 19th century England’s corn laws and US policy in the 1890s as examples, arguing farmers lose protection while manufacturers grow wealthy as national policy centers on securing markets.
The author argues that manufacturing and commercial interests overshadow farming in Germany France Austria and Russia. Nations push colonies canals and bigger navies at high costs, burdening farmers with taxes. The author condemns the U S shipping subsidy and Nicaragua Canal as part of a broader trend to sacrifice agriculture for empire and industry.
Urges urgent need for a high school facility in Denton to serve growing pupil numbers. Proposes town board funding of at least one thousand dollars per year over several years, with a public meeting set for February 12 at seven o'clock in the grand jury room to discuss options and garner support.
Editorial notes forecast a fierce Maryland Republican National Executive Committee primary between Senior McComas and Wellington Malster factions with Western and Southern counties showing support for Wellington Malster. Census projections estimate 78,000,000 U.S. population, implying House size near 400, plus calls to adjust representation. St. Louis to adopt portable schoolhouses to match shifting populations. Senate finance panel proposes a text supporting international bimetallism if major nations concur and value ratios stabilize.
The passage notes an organized body of fruit packers in the east who understand market demand and could operate profitably if not for high exactions by trusts. It also mentions their knowledge of the tin plate trust and its actions.
The Millers of Tampshire county and Pancake of Romney West Virginia run the world’s largest orchards. They cleared 1735 acres of timber in the Alleghany Mountains and planted 181000 trees last fall. Bearing orchards shipped over 100 carloads of peaches and plums two years ago. now 200000 trees. Last Saturday Goebel died from wounds after an assassin’s attack. Beckham becomes Governor after governing appointment. Governor Smith will not receive delegations for appointments after this week. Maryland has six ex governors: Whyte Carroll Lloyd Jackson Brown and Lowndes.
Rev Hall Harrison D D a distinguished Episcopal clergyman died at his home in Howard county on Monday last.
On Monday last Hon. Murray Vandiver qualified as treasurer of Maryland. He steps into the role following designation by state authorities and assumes the financial stewardship of the state treasury amid ongoing fiscal management.
In Washington the Porto Rico tariff fight continues as McKinley shifts from free trade talk to backing a 25 percent duty plan. Senator Platt warns of a higher tariff amendment, while Pension policy and election certificates surface in a tense political scene. Blackburn may face seating despite Taylor’s election dispute, echoing historic Florida precedents.
A Chicago conference on trusts concluded that removing protective duties is the essential remedy. Debates spanned praise and denunciation, but consensus grew on abolishing favors to trusts as the immediate action, with other proposals seen as constitutional or impractical. The discussion highlighted protection as the core cause and urged decisive federal action.
The text outlines the census schedule used by enumerators with sections on Location, Name, Relationship, Personal Description, Nativity, Citizenship, Occupation, Education, and Ownership of Home. It requests heads of households to prepare household data before June 1 1900 to aid the census. It also describes Postage Stamps in Book Form being issued by the Postoffice Department with prices and anticipated savings.
William E. Cotter of Philadelphia, convicted of conspiracy in the looting of the First National Bank of Dover, sentenced in Wilmington April 13, 1899 to 18 months and a $5,000 fine, has been pardoned by President McKinley due to ill health. Other notes mention Henry Warren injured by a train near Ellendale, W Lindsay McFarlane named manager at St Joseph's Village in Clayton, Standard Oil adding a 12,000 gallon tank at Harrington, and Theresa Allen once lived in Frederica.
A Dorchester county industry is developing notably in wine making with growing interest among local producers and investors. The sector shows potential for regional employment and tourism as vineyards expand and new facilities emerge.
Maryland clergy from Dualtinore protest Sunday observance changes as harmful to the Day of Rest and public welfare. They argue law should protect sacred Sundays, oppose selling goods or medicines on Sunday, and affirm liberty with law for all, urging Marylanders to uphold the statute. Includes notes on moral guidance and youth warnings.
The season's second Pennsylvania railroad excursion to Jacksonville departs New York and Philadelphia on February 20 for a two week Florida stay. Tickets include rail transportation, Pullman accommodations, and meals en route with varying city rates. Agents in New York Brooklyn Newark Baltimore Washington Philadelphia and Pittsburg handle bookings. Also includes advertisements for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and related local sales.
A wholesale furniture sale offers about 200 000 worth of stock at an average fourth off. The promotion aims to clear inventory and attract shoppers through a busy month. Early selections are highlighted with bedroom suites chiffoniers beds desks chairs tables and assorted parlor and office furnishings, with new items arriving daily.
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