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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1898
Page
2
The Denton Journal notes its Saturday morning publication with editors and proprietors Melvin Steele and Johnson listed prominently. The item marks the paper's identity and ownership rather than a specific news event. The front page header emphasizes traditional newspaper branding and period-appropriate formatting.
Baltimore Democrats mobilize under Citizens Democratic Association led by Charles H. Porter, asserting a non-factional, united front to restore Democratic rule. Young activists denounce past divisions, pledge practical organization in every precinct and readiness to begin decisive political action once plans firmed.
Governor Lowndes suggests a remedy for lynchings by making the county where a lynching begins pay a heavy State fine. The piece argues this is unjust punishment for many taxpayers and favors swift, lawful justice over punitive measures, citing Virginia where a murderer was tried and sentenced within a week to deter lynching.
Major Moses P Handy head of publicity and promotion at the World’s Columbian Exposition died in Augusta Georgia on Saturday. He had just returned from Paris where he served as the United States special commissioner to the French Exposition in 1900. He lived much of his youth in Berlin Maryland and worked as an editorial writer and managing editor in Richmond Philadelphia New York and Chicago. He was a nephew of Col Wo H Purnell and had relatives in Maryland. New York’s large Democratic club reported eighty five thousand dollars in initiation fees and dues at a single meeting with resident members paying 125 and non residents 40.
Legislative push for good roads bills by the L A W and wheelmen aims to secure aware support before enactment. Conway W Sams drafts a pamphlet noting Maryland’s current road spending at about 400000 per year with little results and outlining potential gains from aligned outlays during the mid-session committee reviews.
A Wood treatise argues for a gold silver and paper currency regime with government issue and free silver coinage to sustain prosperity. The New York Sun pension roll exposes frauds with Hiram Miller listed as alive in Port Jervis though deceased two years. Hen rietta O Whitaker of Lexington Ky appears on the roll for 100 monthly though not known there. House of Delegates deadlock ends with Lewis Schaefer elected speaker after Democrats side with Malster supporters amid politics.
Mark Hanna won a narrow Senate election in the Ohio Legislature on Wednesday. Supporters say he will confront the Governor and leading Republicans who opposed him, and many who know Hanna expect him to even the score. Do not count Ohio in the next Republican column.
In Dover the Delaware Legislature met in adjourned session and read Governor Tunnell's message in both houses. A motion to reswear members under the new Constitution was laid on the table in each house, with the body viewed as still governed by the old Constitution until work finishes. The Philadelphia Times notes the lack of Jackson Day celebrations this year on January 8.
The showing of the P. W. and B. A. R. Company for the past year is encouraging to both its friends and supporters of the Queen Anne's line. Figures indicate the Peninsula is becoming more productive each year, promising good business for the new line as well.
The Centreville Record advocates building a high school for the town. The project seems likely. The Denton area could benefit as the current Academy is crowded with an assistant teacher occupying a separate room in another building.
The United States Senate on Tuesday confirmed Thos. B. Megear as postmaster at Smyrna.
G Cameron of R G Dun reports improved Peninsula finances with lower debts, better farm payments, and stronger wholesale collections. Eastern Shore failures and liabilities for 1897 totaled $84,800 with assets $9,100, while 1896 showed 35 failures. County tax reform debates move to a treasurer plan, facing opposition. Maryland Hospital for the Insane reports profit from farming and praises Drs Clark and Deweese. Legislative caucus nominates Gorman for US Senate. Hunlock Hurlock election echoes party tensions. Pugilist bets and Eastern Shore senatorial bids surface amid local politics. Convention to combat San Jose scale and yellows urged for state fruit industry protection. PW&B Railroad annual meeting shows improved, or stable, earnings across peninsular lines. Easton honors five long-time citizens. local notices include a Westfield women’s edition and health notes.
The item advertises a Jacksonville Florida tour by Pennsylvania Rail Road departing New York Tuesday January 25 with two weeks in Florida. Excursion rates cover rail, Pullman berth, and meals between points including New York 50 Philadelphia 48 Canandaigua 52.85 Eliie 04.85 Wilkesbarre 50.35 Pittsburg 53 and related points. Tickets and itineraries available via Tourist Agent 1196 Broadway New York or Geo W Boyd Philadelphia Broad Street Station. A separate testimonial promotes Chamberlain's Cough Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with endorsements from Wm H Penn Des Moines Iowa and local sellers listed.
A long standing carpet sale advertises 30 230 yards of fine carpets with remnants offered at steep discounts as lengths shorten the price. Wiltons priced at 125 for example, and the seller invites measurements for room refurnishing noting yesterday’s table cloths and napkins at deep discounts have largely sold out but good picks remain.
A marketplace list of wool and cotton fabrics with varied finishes and weights. Items include two color fancy checks, jacquard cheviot, all wool cloth, imported suiting, homespun, English trel, Bayadere weave, and Melton covert. Prices range from 25c to 85c with mention of seasonal use and quality notes.
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