21 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1911
Page
1
W Mason Sheran praises a neighbor as Democratic nominee for Comptroller of the Treasury of Maryland. He condemns Republican control as autocratic, urges party unity, warns of Taft reelection plans, and stresses Maryland’s duty to support Democratic leadership amid a contested primary and political threats.
Emerson C. Harrington informs Maryland voters that the Democratic platform under Governor Crothers offers lasting achievements and counters Republican candidate Goldsborough. The letter argues Goldsborough elevates black political influence, cites Dorchester County ties, and urges Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland voters to confront him in the campaign. Harrington congratulates E Emerson C. Harrington on being chosen as Democratic Comptroller candidate for Maryland and predicts a November victory.
Hon Emerson Harrington of Columbus Warrington born in Madison Dorchester County. He studied at Saint John's College Annapolis matriculating as classics student in 1880. He joined Philopnian Society, delivered orations, and presided as president. Graduated 1884 with A S and French proficiency, became tutor, pursued a master's, then pursued law. His career on the Eastern Shore is noted in Maryland political history. Speech of Harrington accepting Democratic nomination for Comptroller.
Emerson C G Harrington delivers a Democratic acceptance speech for Maryland Comptroller. He reframes the party platform, praises the state’s progressive record under Governor Crothers, contrasts Republican critique with alleged party weaknesses, defends primary integrity, cites Lowndes era corruption, and warns that Republicans seek to control elections to regain power. The address references Gorman, Goldsborough, and McNulty, and pledges faithful service if elected.
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