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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1904
Page
2
Governor Smith's report praises state finances, urges highway improvements and education revamps, and endorses auditing public accounts. It notes taxes, school funding, and the need to revise school law for clarity and efficiency. The piece shifts to Maryland politics with Governor Warfield's inauguration and inaugural address urging honest legislation and good roads.
Comptroller Hering's report to the General Assembly shows the state balance at 1 147 110.42 with charged sums of 653 616.45 leaving 193 773.97 in the treasury. Receipts total 3 636 449.07 for the year, and disbursements 3 676 333.33, an excess over the prior year of 269 957.02. Net debt stands at 2 616 704.23, down 180 564.90 from last year due to sinking fund investments. The funded debt is 7 101 926.13, up 200 000 less 7 100 redeemed from the 1859 loan. Senator McComas introduces a bill to honorably discharge William T. Sterling and 57 men of Company K First Eastern Shore Maryland Volunteers. Annapolis boundaries to expand as the city grows, with wide interest in improvements. Maryland candidates garner regional support amid Democratic expectations for Olney and Smith.
The Democratic National Committee chose St Louis as the convention site and July 6 as the date this year. Southern delegates objected to Chicago and the move is viewed as aiding Mr Gorman. If Roosevelt is the Republican nominee, the late date could sway financial and business interests toward a preferred Democrat.
The excerpt discusses choosing between Mr. Parker or Mr. Gorman, noting that opposing Mr. Gorman remains undesirable yet the described setup is the most favorable possible. It frames the decision as a strategic preference among similar candidates without detailing concrete actions.
The Washington Letter notes a shift in influence to younger senators and describes vigorous debates among Deliver, Beveridge, Carmack, and Bailey. It highlights Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and New Mexico’s canal property dispute, Governor Warfield’s solo speech plans, and Governor-elect’s hospitality. It mentions potential social events like a colts ball and a mingled legislative schedule.
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