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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1899
Page
2
The Denton Journal urges the Greensboro Free Press to clearly answer why a new high school is unnecessary. It argues the growing school population and room shortages demand expansion, and that the county’s educational progress and costs justify a high school building soon despite any local opposition.
The Snow Hill Messenger argues for a spontaneous, people driven governor nomination for John Walter Smith, opposing machine made picks. Wilmington elected a Democratic mayor with large plurality. Democrats control City Council Water Commission and Street and Sewer. Frank Thomson, head of the Pennsylvania Railroad, dies at 58 near Philadelphia. Volunteer fire companies meet in Westminster for a state convention.
President McKinley issues another civil service order expanding patronage by four thousand positions for party workers. Ex Secretary Sherman criticizes policy amid Spain era missteps. Edwin Warfield enters Maryland gubernatorial race as a Democrat. Dorchester counts on Admiral Dewey home bid. Joseph H. Johnson to resign as Dorchester Democratic chair. Maryland Editors plan Snow Hill meeting with Ocean City trip. Howard Bryant named candidate for Baltimore City State’s Attorney.
Washington peers discuss McKinley backing Sherman or Henderson for Speaker as a unifying move while Payne Hopkins and Reed face opposition. Alger seeks Senate seat in anti McKinley bid, cabinet loyalty clashes with political maneuvers shaping policy and power in Congress.
Wanamaker's Philadelphia advertises a Summer Silk sale on Monday June 5 1899 featuring thirty five thousand yards of bright new silks offered at a third under value.
Local firm reports sales of Serge suits more than double last year's figure by Saturday despite cool weather. Ready made suits range from 7.50 to 20 dollars with serge suits to order at 20 25 and 30 dollars. Silk sleeve linings and lasting tailoring are highlighted with a full wool guarantee.
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