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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1888
Page
2
The article reflects on Grover Cleveland's loss, praising his patriotic service and clean-handed government while noting tariff issues and tax reduction as motives behind the Democratic platform. It suggests re adopting the 1881 platform might have won reelection, and criticizes Republican protection campaigning as insincere.
The article outlines early calls and shifting hopes after the election of Harrison and Morton. It notes doubt about New York Indiana Michigan and Wisconsin and reports Cleveland’s defeat in New York City and Engs County. It mentions a close Indiana result and a near split in Ohio and California offering encouragement. The piece cites electoral totals and observes Prohibition votes in Caroline County drawn mainly from Democrats.
Baltimore Sun reports a calm election eve with Harrison preparing to receive news by telegraph. Officials controlled domestic access as a small group, including an Associated Press operator, awaited announced results. Local betting showed Republican confidence amid recounts of support and intrigue in party factions.
Property from the John O Bowd farm at Hillsboro Maryland will be sold at public sale at the residence on the road from Hill Lore to Jumptown. Items include two team wagons, a Champtan freshore wagon, a Dearborn wagon, a wide-bar carriage, two road carts, an Osborne mower, sulky walking cultivator, No 20 Oliver plow, AAA drag, cutting box, tanning mill, shovels, hoes, forks and other tools. Partial note on farming halted.
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