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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1891
Page
2
The Denton Journal reflects on a recent election showing a Democratic victory shift and a weakened Republican presence. It urges national farmers to demand daily mail delivery, arguing large rural populations justify broader postal service and urging petitions to Senators and Representatives.
The Baltimore election results show Frank Brown winning Maryland governor by an estimated 14 669 to 15 000, the largest Democratic majority since Bowie's era. Gorman aided by canvassing for a Senate term, while Baltimore city featured a three cornered race with Latrobe versus Warfield and Marbury.
Boston Democrats triumph as Governor Russell is re elected with a city majority around twelve thousand four hundred. statewide gains for Republicans offset by Democratic gains in other districts. Butler abstains from voting and slower returns due to two official tallies.
Mr William i and Biartin an attorney advertises a desirable farm near Preston to be sold on Saturday November 28.
Des Moines reports say Governor Boies is practically conceded by Democrats with a 10,000 lead statewide. Republican chair Mack calls early returns unsatisfactory and predicts only a small plurality either way. counts vary as ballots continue.
Belknap elected to Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Congressman Ford in Michigan's Fifth district by a plurality of about 1,200 to 1,500 over Democratic candidate John S. Lawrence.
Eighteen precincts in Omaha and South Omaha report Post 1 192 Edgerton 783 Bittenbender 43. Edgerton is rapidly losing ground as it appears the long standing Nebraska Republican majority may be rolled up.
In Dubaulx Tim Healy was horsewhipped by Mr. McDermott nephew of the late Charles Stewart Parnell following anti Par n ell statements at Longford. The incident stems from remarks about Miss Parnell and Parnell’s widow. In Pittsburg the coal strike ended as 10,000 miners returned to work at 79 cents per ton after rejecting a 92 cent demand.
Lisbon reports Mrs Dwyer Gray widow of a Dublin newspaper founder married to Captain Maurice O'Connor. Bride given away by her son E Dwyer Gray. In Maine, Castaniscotta bank Maverick Bank fails with £10,000 held by First National. depositors panic but bank remains solvent and payment suspended temporarily.
Port Townsexp Wash Nov 4 The son of Colonel William Takes, a known contractor, was found floating in the bay. It is unclear if his death was murder or an accident.
Monsignor Preston died in New York after several weeks of illness, passing away late last night according to reports.
Albany and Philadelphia results show Roswell P. Flower defeating Fassett for governor with estimates from 15,000 to 25,000 plurality. New York City and Brooklyn returns split for Flower as state legislature lines tilt Republican but Flower gains. Local races in Philadelphia and New Jersey also favor Democrats or yield mixed outcomes amid high voter turnout.
In Ricnamoxp Virginia on November 4 the Democrats appeared to have secured 11 of 19 state senate seats and 70 of 100 house seats. Regular Democratic candidates were defeated in Matthews and Middlesex by Alliance rivals. Norfolk and Portsmouth cities elected the Democratic legislative ticket with no opposition, while R E B Stewart narrowly beat independent Democrat J W Biddgood in Norfolk County.
Des Moines dispatches report a strong Democratic showing across Iowa with Boies and the full ticket set for a handsome majority. Early returns indicate rising votes statewide and larger margins for Boies at Democratic headquarters.
Republicans win nine of twelve district judge seats in Kansas as returns from thirty counties complete and forty more partial signal party gains. Republicans have swept every county official race.
Full returns from Denver show Republicans elect the entire municipal ticket by a 2,500 plurality, a gain of 3,000. Statewide returns indicate slight Republican gains as well.
Jolley, the Republican nominee, defeats Woors of the Democratic party and Smith of the Prohibition party in South Dakota’s congressional contest by a margin of 600 votes. The race was announced on November 4.
Returns from seven Kansas counties show Republican gains with the party ticket elected. Redmond and Flavin nominated. In Trenton Hoey seeks restraining order to stop Adims company from selling Southern Express stock pledged as collateral for a 100000 loan. Judge Green grants order returnable Nov 16.
Pittsburg Nov 4 The east bound Chicago limited on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad struck the rear of a freight train at Alliance Ohio wrecking the engine and four freight cars The conductor two brakemen and a stock driver were injured lightly none of the limited passengers hurt The accident was caused by an open switch.
In Matawax New Jersey on November 4 Erin Warne aged 20 defended his aged mother from brutal attacks by his father Ben Warne. The father lay in wait in bushes and fired a shotgun loaded with No 4 shot at Erin as he passed the road to his work at a local piano factory. Erin was severely wounded and is not expected to survive.
A Valparaiso dispatch says the American cruiser Baltimore faces serious risk as Chilean authorities aim to strike first if war looms. The distance to Barbadoes increases voyage urgency for Admiral Gherardi’s flagship and the North Atlantic fleet.
Advertisment listing a single Jersey Helfer calf for sale by H. R. Lewis of 10173 Denton Maryland. The concise notice provides buyer contact and product details without elaboration.
Ohio voters swing to the Republican column with McKinley leading by substantial margins. Democratic headquarters admit unlikely victory while officials in Hamilton and Franklin counties report large Republican gains. Senator Sherman predicts a solid Republican win and a possible party majority in the legislature as Colorado and Denver reports note quiet ballots and lingering uncertainty of counts.
Mr Charles H Markland, the well known builder, died yesterday in New Jersey. Complete returns from New Jersey districts show Democrats sweeping both Senate and Assembly races with large majorities. In Jersey City and adjacent districts Democrats Coyle Tobin Zeller and Beekman Daly Warne elected. Republican gains noted in Cumberland and Sussex counties.
An excellent four driving store and harness set offered cheap. It has seen little use and is suitable for immediate purchase. Includes equipment for riding and driving. For details contact the number or office listed in the advertisement.
Public sale of parts Lot No 2 and Lot No 3 known as Liden Farm in Caroline county to be held November 24 1891 from 1 to 4 PM in Denton. Parcels offered first Lot 2 about 100 acres cleared and cultivated with timber, Lot 3 about 190 acres with a large dwelling, outbuildings, fruit trees, and water, with a 15 foot right of way. Purchases may be parcels or the whole with payments in cash or instalments secured by bond or note, possession reserved until January 1, 1892.
Two writs issued by Caroline County Court cause seizure of all William T. Roberts lands and improvements in the First district. Property, described from a 1866 deed, will be exposed to public sale at Denton Court House on Tuesday November 17 at 2 to 4 PM. Proceeds to pay debts, interest, and costs. sheriff Charles T. Shields presents the sale.
Odd advertising note claims Eafness and head noises cured by Peek's Invisible Tubulye for Cushions. It promises warmth and comfort with whispers of success where other remedies fail. Address: F, Hiscox, 52 Broadway, New York, 021.
All persons are warned not to trespass on my premises with aiogs traps or guns under penalty of the law RS CLARK Tuekakoe Neck 10 3 21a
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