19 Jan 1889
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1889
Page
1
The Denton Journal notes statewide Democratic aims for 1889. It cites Senator Wilson's bill to reimburse Dr George W Bishop for stolen funds, mentions New States discussions, and urges reconciliation among Democrats after factional losses, highlighting Maryland and Caroline County races and party leadership to unify.
A journalist asks if a tax collector can provide a valid title to land sold for delinquent taxes. The answer is yes if the collector follows legal requirements: sale, court ratification, and final confirmation. Redemption is possible within twelve months by paying the purchase price plus interest. The article notes collectors and county commissioners must enforce tax collection and suggests cash payment could save public road costs.
President Cleveland maintains cordial relations with Calvin Brice as Brice and wife attended a White House reception. The National Wool Growers Association pressed for a wool schedule of their own to be included in the tariff bill. Senator Morgan proposes an amendment to strike duties exemptions on transit through the U S to Canada, unlikely to gain Republican support. Secretary Whitney notes a need for more warships for Haiti Samoa and Central America. House rules frustrations with obstruction by Weaver spark GOP talk of reform. Ex Senator Mahone leads Virginia Republicans to push for Harrison Cabinet seat, but likely rebuffed.
Leonard Woolsey Bacon critiques public pension schemes and looming war taxes in a bold Federal era warning. He challenges parties in the presidential campaign for promising soldier benefits while risking onerous future taxation on American workers and industry.
Philadelphia January 14 1888 advertises linen deals straight from looms to customers. It touts large table cloths from 60 to 67 inches, Bleached Hand loom and Jacquard designs, prices from 60c to $1.50, and notes several patterns remaining with improving value as bulk stock moves quickly.
Prompt price drop for damask napkins, 6-8 size, six patterns and perfect selvedge. Price points include $1.25 per dozen on a limited run, $1 per dozen for 20 inch square napkins, with earlier selling prices cited from $1.50 to $3.50 and up to $6 for other patterns. Quantities emphasized as large, millions in implied revenue.
Wanamaker offers a vast Ginghams display with 551 styles priced 20 to 60 cents per yard. Worsted dress fabrics marked down 40 percent and more, while half price dress patterns from $4 to $10 lure shoppers. A busy wagon-load flow signals strong sales as stock dwindles.
The case seeks a decree to sell the estate of William A Madara and heirs to satisfy a mortgage held by Edgar G Miller and Thomas Hill trustees while distributing proceeds among heirs. The court orders publication in Caroline County newspapers for absent defendants to appear by February 27, 1889 to show cause why a sale should not be decreed.
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