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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1910
Page
2
J Harry Covington of Talbot County heads the ticket for the Democratic Party to represent the First Congressional District in the upcoming Sixty-Second Congress. The slate lists Covington as the leading candidate, focusing on regional interests and party platform alignment.
The piece lauds the Democratic Party as the remedy for corporate plunder and monied influence. It cites Philadelphia Record and Baltimore Sun warnings of Republican corruption led by Aldrich Payne Cannon Depew Platt, urging a Democratic House in 1912, reforms on living costs, and opposition to sugar and steel trusts. It notes Maine’s revolt and calls for vigorous leadership and civic reform.
The column surveys business growth through advertising, notes Pennsylvania Railroad’s Manhattan tunnel opening, and records public figures like James J. Hill urging cattle farming. It reports Maryland and New Jersey political maneuvers with Taft, Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson, and previews Roosevelt’s Baltimore speech on November 2.
The Eastern Shore's popular Congressman R. Covington will begin active campaigning visiting nine counties. He has been busy in Congress, taking a prominent speaker role on vital questions and promising a warm welcome in every county.
The piece contrasts the Payne Aldrich tariff effects on consumers with broader political fault lines. It critiques Republican leadership and Cannonism, arguing progressives should back the Democratic ticket for real tariff reform and balanced power, while noting party dynamics in the House and the push for reform.
The piece argues a national political shift toward the Democrats, sparked by Maine's election results. It cites Judge Alton B. Parker touring Maine, praise for Democratic pledges to end corrupt bosses, and criticism of Republican spending, tariff policy, and home rule, claiming momentum will continue nationwide.
Telegraph operators on the Peninsula have received a ten per cent salary increase, reflecting the region's demand for skilled communication workers and plans to adjust wage scales to meet rising operating costs.
Federalsburg reports a severe electrical storm with heavy rain and hail. Canning houses suffered panic and fainting among women and children. several girls required a doctor. Lightning struck Burdette Messenger canning house, injuring supervisors. Corn blown down in outlying districts. Walker farm barn burned by lightning, destroying livestock and feed. Cows rescued with burns.
At the mayor’s request, Easton has undergone inspection by the Board of Health to assess safety standards and comply with health regulations. Findings and any required remedies will guide subsequent actions by city officials.
The article recounts the Jewish rulers plotting to ensnare Jesus over tax tribute to Caesar, detailing Pharisees Zealots Herodians and Sadducees, and Jesus answer that one must render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's, emphasizing conscience and righteous living. It closes with a brief obituary note for Mr. John Swann, aged 57, who died near Keston on Sunday.
The Philadelphia Record reports Judge William E. Porter of Lawrence County Pa. backs a jail on wheels to house convicts by night and use them for road building by day. Prominent lawyer William L. Marbury urges convict labor as beneficial financially and morally, citing North Carolina as a model.
The Death Roll notes Mrs. Wilhelmina Hutchinson die at her home near American Corner aged about seventy. Survived by husband Andrew Hutchinson and sister Mrs Manlius Hutchinson. Funeral at Laurel Grove Church with Rev John Rosser. interment Federalsburg. Also Leon Satterheld of Harrington struck by a team and killed in the street near his home. Parents express heartfelt sympathy.
In Memoriam notices recount the passing of Mrs Willie Hutchinson wife of Andrew Hutchinson born December 12 1840 and died September 9 1910 The brief tribute expresses farewell sentiments and enduring affection from family and friends noting her final resting place and lasting memory
Reports describe an experimental 76 foot gasoline railcar with a pointed prow and round stern traveling up to 60 miles per hour. The steel car has 3 sections for motorman, smoking area, and a 75 seat passenger division, lighting by acetylene and heated with hot water.
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