19 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1902
Page
1
A local ad announces clearance deals on men suits priced at 5 6 and 7 dollars now reduced to 33 cents. Splenia Al Wool suits offered at 1 50 2 and 2 50 dollars.
A Sunday Sun piece explores love as a primal force guiding humanity, contrasting romantic affection with motherly and universal care. It argues that true marriage blends passion, respect, and sympathy, while broader love grows through scattering kindness without expecting returns.
The Postmaster General ordered that by October 1 rural delivery customers must provide suitable mail boxes. Boxes meeting Department specifications will be stamped Approved, ensuring legal protection against tampering. Government offices may not sell or broker boxes. any dealer supplying compliant boxes is valid. The rule aims to protect mail and support new routes across the countryside.
Plans for a 200 foot three deck excursion steamer to run Baltimore to Claiborne. Capacity 1500 passengers with a dining room on the hurricane dock for 150. Speed target 18 to 20 knots, cost about 140000 dollars, to be ready for next summer’s excursion season. The Wilmington boat is expected in service next month.
Harry Tracey, a fugitive convict linked to twelve killed and ten wounded since escaping Oregon Penitentiary, once lived in Still Pond Kent County. He ran a barber shop above a room rented from George W. Harper. Tracey evaded capture after posse sightings, with two hiding places burned and reports of killing officers during escapes. Now said to hide in a dense swamp about a hundred miles from Seattle with a month’s rations.
Congressman William H. Jackson of Salisbury Md. arrives at the Rennett and says he has nothing to communicate about seeking another term. He notes federal office distribution is settled and that he plans no statements while he continues sawing wood. He also mentions stopping at Ralph's Hotel The Brayton during a Rehoboth visit.
William Waite, held in Georgetown jail for the murder of Mrs Ilda Collins, caused a major disturbance. He assaulted inmate Cook, fought deputy Otwell, and resisted imprisonment until a force of thirteen men subdued him and chained him in a cell. Pinkerton claim of confession disputed. Waite later tied to a Smyrna visit during a Laurel murder day.
The Wilson homestead at Mason New Hampshire claimed as the birthplace of Uncle Sam sold at auction for 1500 dollars to Captain Orren A Humblett of Washington. Samuel Wilson eldest of twelve children, born on the farm, helped supply government troops during the war with England and inspired the Uncle Sam branding. The farm, held by Wilsons for 122 years, was sold after the last family member died.
A London Lancet note says fresh pineapple juice contains a potent digestive principle named bromelin that can digest foods up to 1,000 times its weight in hours. Digestive strength varies with food type.
In an interview Mr. I N Mills of the Delaware Railroad says about half a peach crop reduces market glut and supports prices. Pears flourish as growers swap yellows affected orchards for pears and new peach plantings begin. Total shipments to be 2,351,160 baskets of peaches and 362,345 baskets of pears across Delaware and Eastern Shore routes with specific rail line breakdowns.
The Pennsylvania Railroad selects dates for ten day trips to Niagara Falls from Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington. Excursions depart July 24 August 7 and 21 September 4 and 18 and October 2 and 16 with two Philadelphia routes on most dates. Prices start at 10.00 from Philadelphia and Delaware Division 11.25 from Atlantic City 9.00 from Lancaster and vary by origin. Stops include Buffalo return passes valid on regular trains within ten days. Parlor car seats cost extra and each trip includes a tourist agent and chaperon.
Mr. Willard Hayman a brakesman on the Westbound express No 10 of the B C A suffered a severe scalp wound six broken ribs sprained back and injuries to ankle and knee after leaning from the car to check the mail pouch He was struck by the mail crane and knocked out The train stopped and Hayman was taken to Salisbury hospital awaiting further treatment The incident occurred Wednesday July 9 at Ellwood
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