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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1901
Page
2
The Denton Journal launches Volume fifty-six, expressing gratitude to readers for past support and pledging to redouble efforts to advance the newspaper in the coming year. The editors thank the public and acknowledge loyal patrons as they begin a new year.
The Atlanta Constitution editorial urges temperance in handling racial issues between North and South. It argues social and business relations should not be weaponized by differing views on black social status, warning that coercive sectional pressure could rekindle interstate hostility and bring catastrophe.
The Charleston News and Courier suggests towns acquire nearby woodland and manage it by scientific cutting and replanting to meet future fuel needs, noting one European example. The piece ties rising coal and fuel costs to conservation, with a broader look at economic policy, tariffs, and political shifts including Seth Low’s mayoral bid and Standard Oil dividends.
A leading Republican candidate won the Senate nomination after vigorous local support. Col. Albert W. Sisk, a respected Democrat, fought bravely and earned praise for his efforts. The President named Robert G. Houston as customs collector for Delaware district, a man opposed to Addis. A Pekin dispatch reports Li Hung Chang, renowned Chinese statesman, has died.
Washington notes describe Roosevelts effort to build a Southern Republican base and the White House dine with Booker T. Washington as damaging to his standing in the South. The piece outlines Hay-Pauncefote treaty provisions including US sole neutrality guarantor and fortification rights, discusses canal route contenders, and notes M Hutin of the French Panama Canal Co seeking 35 million dollars, with concerns the Panama bid could delay legislation.
The Baltimore News urges Maryland to adopt good roads after the Winston-Salem congress. It cites lower grades and straighter routes like railways, praises jail labor for road work, and urges vigorous legislative action next session to advance highway improvements and economy.
Hillsboro and Federalsburg notices announce tax payment hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in November with a 3 percent discount for state and county taxes. Unpaid taxes accrue interest from September 1, and Charles H. Whitby, Treasurer of Caroline County, issues the notice.
Rudolph G Ank Lam and F P Covey announce a public sale at their Smithville shops on Friday November 15 1901 at 1 PM. Items include shop buildings a traction engine planer joiner tools and wagon parts with terms cash on small sums and credit on larger ones with two approved buyers. Abbreviations and misspellings reflect the era.
A local store highlights a wide array of children and men garments for cold weather. New boys knee pants suits and wereoats in gray shades, plus hats, gloves, shirts, neckwear, and fleece lined underwear. New Douglass Shoes arrive for ladies Wear Furs Coats and coats, along with broadcloths and Venetian fabrics in cloth dress goods.
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