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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1888

Page

2

Fourth of July gatherings and political notices

The article notes patriotic Fourth of July gatherings with picnics and music in shaded groves, lists possible political activity around Rev. Alfred Smith on the Prohibition ticket, and mentions Republican endorsement of Smith suggesting no Republican candidate this fall. It also highlights untapped land in Caroline county profitable for small fruit farming and quotes the New York Commercial Advertiser denouncing monopolists and defending American liberty and taxation reform.

Alfred Smith Cambridge Smith Caroline County The New York Commercial Advertiser United States

Is General Harrison a strong candidate against President Cleveland

The writer argues Harrison is weak in Indiana and Illinois due to Morrison and Gresham clashes. Delegates view Harrison as tied to old party machine, while Gresham is favored by earnest Republicans. Indiana worries the nominee could inspire but Illinois and Indiana show divided loyalties, reducing Harrison’s statewide viability.

Philadelphia Times Harrison Cleveland Indiana Illinois Iorrison Gresham Ilinois

Rail roading ventures show losses on Cambridge Seaford line

Recent Cambridge News reports in the Peninsula press indicate unprofitable railroading for branch lines. The Cambridge and Seaford route is over seven thousand dollars behind last year, with a further ten thousand loss this year. The Chesapeake and Delaware line from Clayton to Oxford posted a loss above sixty thousand dollars, with potential for more next year.

Cambridge News Peninsula Delaware and Chesapeake Cambridge and Seaford Chesapeake and Delaware Clayton Oxford Penn

Railroads on the Eastern Shore Face Losses and Build-Out Debate

The piece argues that the Cambridge and Seaford line shows large losses while through freight masks deficits on branches. It claims local owners oppose new roads, cites recent expansions of Baltimore and Eastern Shore and Elkton and Cape Charles lines, and predicts public opinion could shift in favor if fruit crop prospects rise and demand grows. General Seth asserts future construction, with Peninsula and Cape Charles road progress noted.

Sylvania Company Cambridge and Seaford Baltimore & Eastern Shore Elkton Cape Charles Peninsula Jos. B. Seth Baltimore and Eastern Shore Road Cape Charles Road

Points About Harrison in the New York Star

A New York Star opinion piece portrays General Harrison as deeply tied to Standard Oil and railroad interests, a Know-Nothing and enemy of foreign groups, yet supportive of Chinese immigration. It attacks him as weak, cynical, and representing moneyed manufacturers, ending with a condemnation of Know-Nothingism led by Ben Harrison.

New York Star Harrison Standard Oil West Pacific Northwestern Oliver Cromwell Charles I China Hong Kong Green Isle Sons Republic Ben Harrison

Cleveland Receives Democratic Nomination Messages at White House

A Democratic National Convention committee delivered President Cleveland’s nomination at the White House on Tuesday afternoon. Cleveland expressed profound respect for the party’s mission and stressed safeguarding the nation’s cherished institutions, urging loyalty to the people and warning against drift from the public’s will.

Democratic National Convention Cleveland White House National Democracy

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