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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1909
Page
5
Several hundred jail prisoners in Maryland and short term convicts in stone quarries and road projects could be employed for state road work. Governor Crothers supports legislation to use idle prison labor, promising savings and steady revenue as roads are improved.
The text endorses the Crawford county system for fair party democracy and predicts direct primary adoption by Democrats across counties. Governor Crothers supports direct primary and calls the Corrupt Practices act a start toward elections free from manipulation, adding that suffrage amendments and white voter responsibility would shape future campaigns and party strategies.
Attorney General Strauss highlights that counties may choose direct vote or convention nominating methods for county offices. Primaries must be held by the second Monday in September with three weeks' notice. Polls open 8 am to 6 pm, at least four hours. ballots printed on white paper, alphabetized groups, supplied three days before primary. Local committees determine Crawford county practices where applicable.
The text outlines duties for county officials in primary elections including certification of registration lists, costs, and appointment of judges and clerks. It specifies voter eligibility, ballot preparation with a black pencil, sealing in an opaque envelope, and delivery to a ballot box, with penalties under the Corrupt Practices act. It also notes judicial nominations by convention and a vehicle trip by Corkran and Northrup in a Reo touring car covering 34 miles in 1 hour 41 minutes.
A lifelong Democrat announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Commissioner. He states he seeks the nomination to serve the county’s welfare and asks for voters’ support at the primaries, with no undue self-interest.
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