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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1893
Page
2
County commissioners decided to delay building a fireproof courthouse for one to two years despite mass taxpayer demands for a new fireproof structure. They cite authority to issue bonds and potential road funding, urging frugality and noting higher taxes briefly, while property owners face ongoing risk to titles and records.
Senators Gibson Slocum Brattan and Gov Flower are quoted on patronage, pensions, and tax dodging. Gibson defers Eastern Shore appointments to Brattan. Slocum declines pension commissioner role citing age and calls the roll fraudulent. New York Democrats unite. Cleveland likely successor. James Whitcomb Riley’s career path from painter to ad man noted.
The text argues for a comprehensive annual property listing with penalties for concealment, including intangible property, and condemns perjury. It cites the Hayes bill as a practical execution of existing law amid reformist rhetoric. It names officials, shifts to political commentary on Cleveland, the cabinet, Hawaii, and party dynamics.
An optimistic claim extols the Atalanta bicycle for lightness trimness strength and speed. The price is cited as one hundred twenty dollars with a promotional offer tying Wanamaker to the sale.
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