15 Jul 1882
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1882
Page
1
Geor ge T and Jas F Melvin editors and proprietors announce subscription prices of 231 per annum if prepaid, otherwise 1.50.
The article outlines efforts for Senator Gorman to attach the Maryland and Delaware ship canal bill to the River and Marker bill during Senate debate. It notes judicial rulings on the Tobacco Inspectorship, Gov. Hamilton’s appointee replacing Somervell, and a touristic scene at the Maltby House in Baltimore. It recalls Bishop Eisnor Levi Scott’s death near Odessa, Del, and reports on a broad internal revenue bill cutting taxes and expected revenue gains.
The speaker condemns the party's "open and shameless bargains" with dangerous elements in the South while arguing for a total change in administration and civil service reform. He urges an economical, honest, and capable public service and states the country does not desire a radical shift in governance.
The Skritish fleet under Admiral Seymour attacked Alexandria at 7 Wednesday morning. By noon Egyptian batteries were silenced and bombardment slowed. Egyptian guns were dismounted by heavy fire. British losses were 5 killed and 27 wounded. Reports say Egyptians evacuated the city after natives and remnants looted and murdered Europeans. British occupy Alexandria.
The Philadelphia Times reports fighting at Alexandria between the British fleet and Egyptian forces led by Arabi Pasha. The piece analyzes roots of the Egypt question, noting national agitation, Anglo French tensions, and shifts in Ottoman and European power. It outlines Arabi's rise, French and English interests, and looming naval moves around Suez as a war threat deepens.
The passage argues that after defense of neutral canal rights a harder task awaits England in Egypt. It stresses potential resignation in France, Turkish refusals to send troops, and Admiral Seymour’s actions silencing Alexandrian forts. It warns of Egypt and Arabia war expansion, Turkish diplomacy, and Mohammadin influence shaping events. English policy faces pressure as Prussia, Russia, and France influence the outcome.
In Miles Ruyer Neck on the Powell farm the Wood, Yabor & Morse engine exploded. Fireman Lewis Conivey was killed instantly, his body found about 150 feet from the engine. The boiler had leaked, with water present but gauge reading 17 pounds, far below running pressure. A coroner’s inquisition cleared Tarbutton and nearby workers of blame. experts cited unsafe boiler construction.
Public sale will be held in front of the Court House in Denton on Tuesday August 1 1881 between 2 and 4 PM. The event is conducted by George T Melvin as assignee of mortgagee Solomon Pippin, with the property described as a yellow mare in sound condition. Terms cash. Auctioneer H. Irwin.
The purchaser must pay the full purchase money on sale day or risk a resale at the first buyer's cost. Redemption is allowed within twelve months by paying purchase money, taxes paid, and costs plus 15 percent interest from payment to redemption, per Maryland law. The Honorable Judges of the Circuit Court of Caroline County will oversee the sale of the described property in fee simple under the stated acts.
Local report lists Prank Thomson and G. Mills as superintendents in a sequence of administrative appointments. Details show routine staffing changes with no major policy shifts noted.
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