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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1922
Page
4
Entered at the post office in Denton Maryland as second class matter and published weekly on Saturdays.
The Baltimore Sun notes the 250th anniversary of the Maryland Quakers, praising their centuries of influence through education and philanthropy while recounting their stance against slavery and war. It rebuts fears about immigrant language barriers, arguing literacy and English proficiency are essential for American citizenship and voting. The piece mocks but critiques political elites over Beveridge and New, framing Beveridge as aligned with Harding on the local scene.
The Newberry tariff and bonus critique sparks a Democratic discussion as William J. Norris confirms a U S Senate bid citing his State Senate record and a Walstead Act modification. David J. Lewis is already in the race with others expected to announce amid rumors of Governor Ritchie facing John M. Dennis for renomination in a lively gubernatorial contest.
Pennsylvania system official George D. Dixon explains why a Cambridge to Philadelphia express via Seaford Hurlock Easton and the D C road cannot be inaugurated. The note details mileage, single track sections over Seaford and Harlock, required yard and cross over upgrades, and four hour five minute projected running time excluding stops. It cites equipment limits and milk train priority, concluding the project is not feasible given expense and traffic.
E M Selleck of Chestertown leads Eastern Shore entrants from the Maintenance and other departments at Armory Baltimore for a safety and accident prevention contest. Prominent officials will attend as tele phone men demonstrate first aid, emergency treatment, and safe work practices. Six teams advance from Baltimore division semifinals after months of training, with medals, cups, and Red Cross certificates awarded.
The Frederick mayor refused a band leader’s request to stage a carnival for their benefit. An ordinance prohibits shows within a mile of town. Officials cited gambling, majority of proceeds going elsewhere, nuisance, and demoralizing effects on youth.
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