Pen to Journal May 6 1911 local notices
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1911
Page
2
Baltimore Democrats win city election and approve loans
Baltimore Democrats won a close city election Tuesday electing a full ticket led by Mayor James H. Preston Comptroller James F. Thrift and City Council president John Hubert. Preston’s majority was 727 as Republicans trailed but gained ground. The party also secured loans totaling 17 million for sewers paving and annex payment, while calls for reform echoed in post election reflections on tariff policy and national politics. The piece notes strong party control and future fiscal authority amid broader references to national issues like the income tax and a world peace congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
James H. Preston
James F. Thrift
John Hubert
Preston
E. Clay Timanus
McLane
Baltimore Democracy
Elyves
Mark Hanna
Republican Party
Philadelphia Record
Jefferson
Jackson
Tilden
Cleveland
Senate
Navy secretary snubs nurse at Maryland social event sparks outcry
Secretary Meyer acknowledged misunderstanding social status of a trained nurse insulted at a state capital function. Lawmakers including Rep Padgett condemn snobbery, call for investigation. pastors and prominent women join in defense of the nurse and criticism of uniformed elites. The episode highlights tensions over class and government privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Maryland
Representative Padgett
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Padgett
William Cummings Story
Norfolk Speech Highlights Wilson Vision and Tempered Reform
Governor Woodrow Wilson’s Norfolk address is summarized as a call for responsible business, people’s representation, and a new constructive era. The piece notes his calm, epigrammatic style, preparation, and the strong, diverse audience that responded with enthusiastic support, while stressing conservation of the people as paramount to national strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Norfolk
Baltimore Sun
Wilson
Jersey
Moses
Apollo
Public Speaker Impresses with Pure Intellect and Earnest Delivery
A report of a public speaker who captivates the audience with calm, clear delivery and intense reasoning. The piece highlights his restrained voice, animated face, and simple gestures, contrasting physical strength with intellectual power. Mentions Governor Wilson’s reform efforts in New Jersey and notes on tuberculosis statistics in Maryland churches. The column also covers a crime report, a farm auction notice, oxen prices, berry cup laws, a southern anecdote about Uncle Ike, and a Denton real estate ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Bat
Erica
Hare
Wilson
New
Jersy
ASTP
Joose
H. W. Steele
Maryland Association For the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis
Maryland Association
North East
Leslie
I. Sherwood
Elston
Sherwood Farm
Cordova
Willoughby
Delaware
Oscar Warrington
Overbrook
Caroline
New York
Massachusetts
House committees to probe Treasury and other departments
Democrats vow thorough summer inquiries into Treasury and other department practices to root out obsolete methods and waste. Reports will guide reforms and possible spending cuts when the regular session resumes in December. A prior ruling already cut roughly a quarter of House operating costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Capendiares
Committee of the House
Treasury Department
Panama Canal
Congress
House of Representatives
Fine driving mare for sale in Denton Maryland
Bulock offers a fine driving mare for sale with buggy gear and harness. Located in Denton Maryland for prospective buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullock
Denton
Employment ad seeks steady mill workers in Greensboro area
Men wanted to work in Stave Mill pay 1.25 for ten hours steady work. Mill on stone road near Greensboro. J R Fredericks owner, B M Hall foreman. Also a Denton ten roomed dwelling with cellar offered with easy terms for a poultry plant. Apply to Mrs J McShanp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Road
Greensboro
J. R. Fredericks
B.M. Hall
Denton
J. McShanp
Denton, Md
For Sale Lot at Greensboro Station with new store house
For Sale lot 60 by 150 feet at Greensboro Station features a new store house suitable for any business. Price 1750 dollars, one half cash. Written notice to T F Dabson in Greensboro Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro Station
Orpey
T.F. Dabson
Greensboro
Nichols and Son Men’s Clothing Stock Impresses
J H Nichols and Son promote their seasonal clothing lineup claiming the stock is the best they have ever offered as they aim to surpass last season’s sales and appeal to customers seeking quality attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Adjoing Counties
Panama
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NEW Methodist Episcopal Minister OF
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Mr. Thomas
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P. W. Carey
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Tennessee Thomas
Abbott & Thomas
Hickman Mall
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Del
KN. D. Hinman
Parker
J. H. Nichols & Son
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Wright's
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Wright’s Department Store
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