Turn Out the Schemers in Post Office Frauds
The Denton Journal reports the grand jury indictment of August W. Machen former superintendent of free delivery and seven confederates in a scheme defrauding the government of about 75000 dollars through contract rigging and improper payments for satchel straps leather cases and painted mail boxes. Additional indictments include William C. Long Maurice Runkle John T. Cupper and William Gordon Crawford as investigators promise deeper probes. Senator Gorman returns from Europe and weighs Democratic prospects in Maryland stressing honesty and tariff reform and noting race relations shape politics as Democrats seek restraint of unrest and continued peace under Governor Smith. An inquiry into Washington government primages pays is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia Grand Jury
August W. Machen
Machen
Lockhaven
William C. Long
Ohio
Senator Hanna
Maurice Runkle
New York
John T. Cupper
William Gordon Crawford
Postal Device & Lock Company
Crawford
Post Office Department
Washington
Senator Gorman
Gorman
Europe
Warfield
Jones
Maryland
Smith
Lowndes
Indiana
Illinois
Delaware
Democratic Primaries in Caroline County Notice
Voters in Caroline County are called to a Democratic primary on August 29 1903 at polling places across districts. Five delegates per district will attend a county convention in Denton on September 1 1903 to nominate county officials including Clerk of the Circuit Court Register of Wills Judges of the Orphans Court State's Attorney County Commissioner Sheriff and County Surveyor. Polls run 2 to 5 p m. Endorsed by Enoch George and Marc Bryant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline County
Denton
House of Delegates
Circuit Court
Orphans’ Court
Sherif
Enoch George
Marc Bryant
Gorman for the Presidency in Democratic Boom
The New York Herald notes a growing boom for Senator Gorman as a Democratic presidential candidate. It cites his Senate leadership, potential state delegations, and key issues for 1908 including elastic currency, tariff reform, and party stance on the President’s policy. The piece highlights the negro question as a Central South concern and questions Republican response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Gorman
Senate
Richard Olney
Massachusetts
Cleveland
Secretary of the Interior
David R. Francis
Missouri
United States
George Gray
Delaware
Alton B. Parker
New York
Congress
Maryland
Virginia
West Virgina
Georpie
Casalina
South Caro Texas
Kentucky
Livingston
Georgia
National Democracy
South
Mr. Roosevelt
Rebuff for McComas fuels Maryland party rift
Senator McComas invited Congressman Jackson to Ocean City for a conference on Monday but the rift between Republican leaders remained. Jackson accused McComas of starting fights in Prince George's, Charles, and Howard counties and urged him to join the camp to end the dispute. McComas offered no reply, reaffirming support for Lowndes, Mudd, and Wachter and vowing to oppose the other faction. Denton Texas and Denton Maryland are noted for peach and tomato crops, with Texas ahead in peaches this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McComas
Jackson
Ocean City
Prince George's County
Charles
Howard
Maryland
Baltimore City
Lowndes
Mudd
Wachter
Denton
Texas
Editorial notes on party leaders and Maryland Day at Exposition
A Pittsburg writer cites Democratic leaders backing Senator Arthur P. Gorman for next year’s nomination with J H P Hall and J K Jones among active backers. Maryland Day at the St Louis Exposition is September 12, highlighting Maryland products and crops. Welfare of local campaigns in Dorchester Kent and Wicomico noted, plus weather and farming updates including a half crop of peaches in New Jersey and issues facing Wicomico melon growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Arthur P. Gorman
Maryland
J. H. P. Hall
Gorman
Mr. Hall
Pennsylvania
J. K. Jones
Arkansas
National Democratic
W. J. Stone
Missouri
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
North Point
St. Louis
Kansas
Nebraska
New Jersey
Farm near Denton Puts 16 Acres Up For Sale
For Sate Small farm near Denton Maryland consisting of 16 acres of land improved by a dwelling house. Frep. R. Owens attorney at law Denton Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
R. Owens
Rail timetable fragment shows multiple stops and times
Fragmentary schedule listing weekdays service across stations including Washington Ridgely Queen Anne Easton Trappe Oxford and others with assorted times and codes. brief lines hint at routes, times and transfer points without complete context.
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Soutit North
Pass
P. Maa. Bmp. Mup
F& Leys
Massive Storewide Reductions Promote Bargains Across Departments
A catalog of drastic price cuts highlights new goods at or below cost in table linens lawns and hosiery. Publicity emphasizes quality brands and all-wool clothing with deep discounts from suits to shoes plus trade stamps and exchange options at a modern general store.
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Denton Journal
Washington Coats
Stre
M'Comas
Foe
NcComas
Wicomico
Worcester
Caroline
Dorchester
Outias
Talbot
Cecil
Queen Anne’s
Somerset
Kent
Ton. Thomas A. Smith
Mr. Smith
Mars
Hicks
Montgomery
Spencer C. Jones
Home County
Col. Jones
Edwin Warfield
Mr. Jones
Cardinal Sarto
Venice
Leo
Sarto
E. E. Jackson
Smith and Straus
Smith and Knott
Smith and Rayner
Wicomico County
James T. Quinlan, T. H. al. Stansted
Elay
W. Camden St
Baltimore, MD
FA. Clark
Williston, Ma
Laughlin Fountain
Peng
Laughlin
R. J. Colston
S. Bradford Downes
Denton, Maryland
The
Maryland _icultural College
Agricult Park
School OF Technology
R. W. Silvester
Prest
College Park
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad
Delaware & Chesapeake Railway
Atterbury
J.R. Wood
Geo. W. Loyd
Valarin
Domo Chemical CO
West Lombard Street
TJ Somerset Slaghter
J Fletcher Clark
Attorney-At-Eaw
Baston
Gofer Centudy
H. M. Thompson
Hillsboro
Barrow
Bickford & Huffman
Singer Sewing Machines
J. H Barrow
Preston, MD
Baltimore and Eastern Shore Transportation Company
Baltimore
Spear’s Wharf
Ambridge
Choptank
Kingston
Turkey Creek
Gilpin's Point
Nan
Towers
Williston
Lyford
Passapae
Jas. C. Leonard
Cambridge, Md
Godwin CO
Felipe
J.C. Godwin Co
and & N. Washington Street
Haston
Serno
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