Denton Journal editors and proprietors notice
Denton Journal edition dated Saturday morning February 22 1902 lists Melvin Steele and Johnson as editors and proprietors.
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1902
Page
2
Denton Journal edition dated Saturday morning February 22 1902 lists Melvin Steele and Johnson as editors and proprietors.
A long debate precedes the Haman oyster planting bill as oystermen object to perceived encroachments while supporters argue the measure would boost state revenue and benefit all counties. The discussion touches on fund distribution, education funding, and white versus black schooling, reflecting deep political and social tensions.
Mr. Hope H. Barrell urges a bill by James S. Brashears to tax white funds for white schools only and have colored schools paid by colored taxes. He argues decades of costly racial education and questions whether current schooling benefits all, urging direct funding for white and separate schooling for colored students.
Editorial notes praise Caroline County authorities for a new high school building completed at about ten thousand dollars. The facility is described as large, substantial, and architecturally beautiful, expected to serve half a century and provide top public school work for all county children.
President Roosevelt released the Schley appeal decision stating Sampson led the fleet at the battle and Schley headed the western division. He notes it was a captains fight with no orders changed during action and censures the loop as a grave error. Both Iowa and Texas aided by hammering the Viscaya and Oquendo. He also says Schley erred in the retrograde move but not worthy of greater punishment.
Baltimore hosts a two day twenty fifth birthday celebration with Caroline county residents Maryland educators and leading national educators from Princeton Yale Harvard and more. Distinguished officials Senators governors and university leaders gather in Music Hall to confer honorary degrees and showcase a pageant of academic robes and ceremony.
The President will not name individuals until the day of the ceremony but the nation will recognize their fitness for the honor. A premature reveal announced the unconditional gift of lands on the city's northern boundary. More communications follow. Alumni will end the jubilee with a subscription banquet in Music Hall inviting distinguished visitors as special guests. Each alumnus may invite about four friends.
Delegates introduce changes to county game laws while both houses meet with no broad decisions. A key Anti-Trust bill failed by one vote in the House. Senate considers a constitutional amendment to allow targeted tax exemptions for property. Other measures include mortgage taxation, teacher pensions, women admitted to the bar, and political reform plans. The name Caroline traces to Lady Caroline Eden. Harford to Henry Harford.
Governor Smith announced Thursday a wide slate of appointments including Trustees of Maryland Agricultural College Charles A. Councilman and Charles W Slagle. Directors of Female House of Refuge Charles N. McLean J J H Gorsuch J R Owens J M Bacon Harry Murray A G Thomas Heans. Hospital for the Insane managers John S Gibbs Arthur Jester Charles Goldsborough. Secon Hospital for Insane board Johnzie Netsmai Talward Stoys. Maryland Penitentiary directors Frank A. Kurst Andrew D Jones. Tobacco Inspectors J Frank Smith chief Nathaniel Nrome deputy Isaac S Nutwell deputy William D Howse deputy. Chief of Industrial Neurial Mr Thomas A Smith. Bureau of Immigration Charles N Hargett president Mattersily W Falber superintendent John W Kurr commissioner. Live Stock Saultan Bond Mackie Elisha K Parks William H D Warfield. Mine Inspector James P Carroll. State Vaccine Agent Dr William B Bureh. State Wharfinger TY Howard Dail. State Board of Education Wesers Clayton Purnell Allegany John G Ropers Joseph M Cushing Zadock P Wharton. Fish Commissioners Jesse W Downey Clarence L Vincent. State Board of Health John Morris William Howelell J J Noal Wyatt. State Fire Marshal Robert M Price. Inspectors of May and Straw AB Frank Benson Robert Meteer Joseph F Albou.
Mr Thomas W Fisher writes Delegate Giles of Somerset praising North Carolina Jim Crow laws. He says the law makes the negroes happier and less friction between races, noting disfranchisement improves protection and respect for whites. Fisher claims the South benefits from disenfranchisement of the ignorant black population.
A persuasive ad urges readers to stop overworking their eyes and seek a free eye examination from a practical optician. It warns that rubbing tired eyes worsens irritation and promises properly fitted glasses at fair prices without credit, emphasizing immediate value and comfort.
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