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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1889
Page
2
Con L Victok Baughman state comptroller renominated unanimously after two years in office. Baltimore city and several counties expected to deliver a strong Democratic showing for Baughman as the state pivots toward an unusually large majority this election. Democratic enthusiasm cited for solid nominating conventions.
In a spring convention the colored people of the state pressed for gains, despite Republican managers denying they represented colored leaders. In Denton white and colored Republicans split, with a two to one vote favoring recognition through appointive posts, leading to an overwhelming defeat for white voters.
The Baltimore Democratic Convention named C. Davidson of Daniel Miller & Co for mayor, praising his reputation and lack of pledges. The report notes the party’s strong off year momentum and emphasizes the importance of party organization and victories for future contests.
A year round view notes that there are no true professionals in the country yet many young people pursue lawn tennis as a serious occupation. It praises dedication of male and female players, especially women who sacrifice appearance for performance amid tours and travel from Cannes to Algiers in pursuit of excellence.
San Jose Mercury reports San Benito County supervisors passed an ordinance to curb gophers and squirrels infesting grain fields. It allows adjoining landowners to notify infested owners to begin destruction within ten days. failure leads to entry for control, with costs charged as a lien and possible sale of lands to satisfy judgments.
Executor powers under John J. Freedley s will lead to public sale of the Needles Cow Pasture. The 200 acre farm lies in Caroline County Fourth Election District, east of the Great Chop Tank River near Hog Island Saw Mill, joining James L. Payne and others. Sale set in Denton Court House door between two and four p m in probate records.
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