Chenowith Letter Explains His Position in the Kellar Matter
First Auditor Chenowith defends his handling of the Owen Kellar appointment to a New York Times editor. He details civil service reform aims, notes he consulted the civil service commission, and describes Kellar facing evidence and possible discharge if charges prove true.
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Onowith
New York Times
Oppoon
Owen Kellar
Angthy
Treasury Partment
Kellar
Larner
Ovce
Lerk
Civil Service Commission
Higgins
General Warren
Fergonstoletizens
J. Kellar
Wark
Soc
Warner
Rynder
Nebraska
Greenback Labor Party of
Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic
James Q. Chenowith
Colonel Warner
Chenowith
Colonel C
Cheno
C. Shen
Gendappuinttn
Kailad Nd
General Warner
Olonel Chenowith
Ellar
Garland Rules Dolphin Contract as Unacceptable to Roach Terms
Attorney General Garland states the Dolphin fails to meet the speed and contract standards for a United States despatch boat. He argues Congress must determine acceptance, rejects the navy secretary's shifting of responsibility, and notes funds paid to Roach may be recoverable. The opinion emphasizes the contract’s literal binding flaw versus the intended duty to reject.
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Garland
Roach
United States
Congress
Advisory Board
Navy
Secretary Whitney reshapes navy yard foremanship selection
Washington July 11 Secretary Whitney issues an order creating a board to examine applicants for foreman positions at the New York Navy Yard. He asks Captain Kirkland to report on appearance, conversation, antecedents, and work history, arguing that skilled leadership quality cannot be measured by tests alone. He urges careful replacement of recent navy yard veterans with new appointees and to open all foreman roles to competition.
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Whitney
New York Navy Yard
Kirkland
Navy Yards
Navy Yard
Humanity Rewarded Lieutenant Scheutze Lena Delta Mission
Washington July 8 The Lena Delta mission by Lieutenant Scheutze conveys government recognition to officials and inhabitants for humane aid to Jeannette survivors and remains. Russian and Siberian officials aided the expedition and survivors. Congress appropriated funds to honor those who participated.
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WasHindTon
Leutenant Scheutze
Lena Delta
Jeannette
Harber
Scheuze
Siberia
Elias
Civis
Opposition to Civil Service Act Cited by Hon W D Hill
Totopo July 12 report notes Hon W D Hill calling the Civil Service Act unconstitutional. He argues it removes appointing power from responsible department heads and the people, supports enforcing the law while it remains on the books, and asserts opposition to free institutions. He predicts a Democratic push to repeal in the next Congress, with many indicating they will vote to repeal if given a chance.
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Totopo
W. D. Hill
Garland appoints Wilbur kin of Major to clerkship in DOJ
In Washington July 11 Attorney General Garland appointed a younger brother of Major Wilbur to a departmental clerkship from four Civil Service Commission nominees. The backstory recalls wartime courtesy by Mrs. Wilbur to a Confederate officer, contrasted with orders denying quarter for white officers in colored troops. Also notes July 8 agricultural colleges convention in Washington with delegates from New England states and organizers Colman and Fairchild.
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Washington
Garland
Department of Justice
Camp Chase
Wilbur
Major Wilbur
Jeff Davis
Attorne
Civil Service Commission
Agricultural College
Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations
United States
Colman
George Fairchild
Congress
Po Ugian
New England
Maine
M. C. Ferand
The
New Hampshire
Blahpird
Massachusetts
C. A. Gaesman
Agricultural College At
Amherst
Bret Harte to Lose Consulate Over Inattention
Wasn Hinoton July 12. Bret Harte is to lose his consulate for inattention to duty. He tried to keep the post, but must go. A Glasgow visitor found the office held by a burly Scot who said Harte never here, lives in London, and devotes himself to literature. The visitor left his card for Adee and the clerk blundered, prompting a reaction.
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Wasn Hinoton
Bret Harte
Glasgow
Appointment of Mrs George W Cross to Secretary Manning’s department
Washington July seven secretary Manning appointed Mrs George W Cross of this city widow of Sergeant Cross of the Greeley expedition to a position in his department. At the president’s request the commissioner of agriculture planned to provide for her, but Manning acted first and gave her an appointment.
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Washington
Manning
George W. Cross
Sergeant Cross
Greeley
Governor Hoadley Considers Union Pacific Directory Choice
Governor Hoadley received a presidential letter asking him not to worry over the Noyes affair. The President wants a new Ohio publican for the Union Pacific director post since General Noyes declined. Hoadley, after consulting allies, asked L. V. Harrison of the First National Bank to accept, and his likely acceptance is noted.
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Cincinnati
Hoadley
Noyes
Ohio
Headley
L. V. Harrison
First National Bank
Union Pacific
Harrison
Speaker Carlisle Visits Washington Discusses Kentucky Views
In Washington on July 11 Speaker Carlisle notes Kentuckians largely back President Cleveland’s administration while some discontent remains over Republican officials and conservative policy. He has not formed a final view on the Warner silver proposition and plans further talks with Mr. Warner before making a public judgment.
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Washngton
Carlisle
Kentucky
Cleveland
Warner Silver
Mr. Warner
Buffalo ex Chief Curtin May Become Secret Service Chief
Washington reports ex Chief of Police Curtin of Buffalo is likely to be appointed head of the United States secret service within days. He has strong backing from Buffalo's prominent citizens and several New York congressmen.
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Washington
Curtin
Buffalo
United States Secret Service
Governor Tilden at Greystone Plans Grand Greenhouses
Andrew H. Green reports Governor Tilden spending summer at Greystone in New York. He is heavily involved in the construction of fine greenhouses and improvements to the grounds, intending them to be among the nation’s finest and most extensive. The governor’s 2 camera apre his grounds are also being improved.
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Tilden
Greystone
New York
Andrew H. Green
Oreere
Grant at Mount McGregor seen through doctor’s tribute
Mount McGregor New York July 12 General Grant shows signs of improvement after a weary three day wait Dr Douglas and Dr Newman address a crowd of about 300 on the hotel porch praising his noble character The Grant family receives guests while a recital and prayer honor the ailing commander Ward and Grant & Ward losses are recounted with speculation on future fortune from sales of a memorial volume
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Mount McGregor
N. Y
Grant
Douglas
Saratoga
Governor Hill
J. W. Drexel
Newman
Canajoharie
General Grant
Childs
The
Public Ledger
New York
Mr. Childs
Riots Feared as Mexican Government Suppresses Student Press
In City of Mexico, July 9, deadly enforcement rises as arrests target students and editors. Troops patrol streets, secret police seize placards, and authorities promise civil trials with possible banishments. Rumors swirl that General Gonzalez has returned to oversee the crisis.
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City of
Mexico
Galveston
Tex
Gonzalez
Guanajuato
Erie Railway Introduces Chicago and St Louis Limited
The Erie line will run a new daily fast train called the Chicago and St. Louis limited leaving New York at 6 p.m. and arriving in Chicago at 9 p.m. the next day. It uses Pullman cars and runs through to Chicago without change. The St Louis section reaches at 7:30 a.m. second day, with Cleveland and Cincinnati cars. A second section, Buffalo and Niagara Falls limited, reaches Buffalo at 6:10 a.m. and Niagara Falls at 6:36 a.m. the following morning.
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New York
Erie Railway
Chicago and St. Louis
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Wabash Line Express Breaks Side Rod Near Wanasu
An engine pulling the east bound express on the Wabash line broke a side rod a mile west of Wanasu Ind last night. A boiler hole formed by the rod allowed steam to escape disabling the engineer from stopping the 45 mph train. The crew retreated to the baggage car as the engine sped on until a mile east of Wabash when steam exhausted and the train halted. Old time railroaders aboard called it the wildest ride they ever rode.
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Wanasu
Ind
Wabash
Here
Myriads of Frogs Invade Eagle Pass Area
A special to the News from Eagle Pass reports a rapid frog infestation covering the earth in Eagle Pass and nearby areas. Frogs appeared three days ago and move southeastward, with none on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. Superstitious locals fear a dire calamity.
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Eagle Pass
Galveston
Tex
Rio Grande
Elopement Fallout Ends in Farmhouse Tragedy
Comancur Texas July 10 William Matthews eloped with Farmer Secrist's wife. He confronted Secrist at the house pondway asking for Mrs Secrist's clothing. Secrist returned with a rifle and killed Matthews, then fled on Matthews horse.
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Comancur
Tex
William Matthews
Secrist
Ice Storm Strikes Sanp Brac Michigan Port Hope
A severe ice storm swept through Sanp Brac Michigan and Port Hope last night causing extensive crop damage and endangering lives. Hailstones ranging from one to four inches battered buildings, breaking west side windows and harming livestock and people nearby.
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Michigan
Sanp Brac
Mich
Port Hope
Hunter Bitten by Rattlesnake on East Mountain
Lorenzo Mason, a hunter, was bitten on the finger by a rattlesnake while on East mountain. He applied a makeshift tourniquet at the wrist and suctioned blood to counter the bite. The snake, described as having nine rattles, was killed by Mason and he will recover.
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Great Barrington
Lorenzo Mason
East Mountain
Mason
Four Babies Born to Watertown Woman in July Birth
Watertown Dak July 6 Mrs J Barrett living near Watertown has given birth to four lively babies weighing about seven pounds each and nearly alike in weight and appearance Mother and children are doing well
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Watertown
Dak
J. Barrett
London Inside Out The Government and English Parties
Review of British policy stressed by Marquis of Salisbury in Lords. Egypt and Soudan issues, Ireland politics, and domestic reform dominate the agenda as Tory gains widen in North Lincoln and Wicklow. Debates over Irish strategy, Davitt versus Parnell, and the Pall Mall Gazette expose moral questions.
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Marquis of Salisbury
House of Lords
Russia
Lord Granville
Foreign Office
England
Lord Salisbury
Egypt
Lincoln
Rowland Winn
Renalt
County Wit
Ireland
Lord Arthur Hill
Sexton
Lord Arthur
Michael Davitt
Parnell
Davitt
Parnel
New Crusade
Conttry
Admiralty Department
Afghanistan
Zulfikar Pass
Candahar
Ameer
Ayoub Khan
London
Pall Mall Gazette
Babylon
The
Gazette
Ondon
House of Commons
Jeffries
Curinal Manning
Samuel Morley
Grant Again Mending at Mount McGregor
Mount McGregor July 13 General Grant is again improving a quiet night and a refreshed morning Dr Douglas noted a stronger pulse and better spirits He may venture out later Cr Shrady expected to visit and rest planned rest of the week
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Grant
Douglas
Probar
Dr. Shrady
Cr. Ee
Poisoning Death in Iowa Family Warns of Liniment Bottle
In Scott county Iowa the Baker family drunk wine from a bottle that earlier held liniment containing jimson weed roots. Those affected suffered severe pain, foaming, and eye swelling. Mrs Hardesty died within an hour while Samuel Baker and others remained in danger or comatose but show possible recovery.
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Arenes
Baker
Scott County
Singing Whistling Snake Brought to Smithsonian Curio
A rare singing snake arrived at the Smithsonian Institution after being captured near Buck Horn wall along the Baltimore & Ohio line in Deer Park Maryland. The four foot reptile whistles and hops like a frog, with a pug dog like head, and may be sent to Woods Hall Massachusetts for examination. A similar Sumatra snake is noted in books. The finder believed he was pursuing a mockingbird.
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Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Buck Horn
Baltimore & Ohio
Deer Park
Woods Hall
Mass
Fresnoer
Sumatra
Judged by a Jurist on President Cleveland’s Administration
Judge Field in San Francisco praised President Cleveland as a good and pure man who will appoint honestly and improve the public service. He warned against judging by early acts, noting the need to wait for the first message to Congress before forming opinions. He cited upcoming issues like judiciary reorganization, navy strengthening, capital investment, flood relief, oceanic commerce, tariff revision, and other measures shaping the administ rations course.
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United States Supreme Court
San Francisco
Washington
Cleveland
Congress
Sistas
Killed by Cheyennes as Troops Move to Frontier
Toreka Kan July 8 A Pratt county resident arrives in Wichita to report his family slain by Cheyenne Indians. He says natives are killing nonfleeing settlers and driving off stock. Gov convenes council and orders arms sent to Ashland. Four companies of troops at Kiowa with more en route from Fort Riley.
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Spain
France
Marseilles
Toulon
Aranjuez
Madrid
Sisters of Mercy
Persia
Sear
Miot
Mazanga
Toreka
Kan
Pratt County
Wichita
Ashland
Clark County
Kiowa
Fort Riley
KingMan Ciry
J. B. Wilson
Lawndale
Bank of Kingman
Kingman
Indians Advancing Northward Threaten Settlers in Kansas
Kansas Kingman area reports Indians moving north burning settlements. A murder near Lawndale is linked to a mounted group suspected as Cheyenne and allied bands. Residents flee with families while authorities seek more troops to disarm and police the unsettled region amid warnings of possible government action and stampede risks.
Governor Martins Letter Urges War Aid For Kansas Border
Governor Martin appeals to Secretary Endicott requesting immediate military aid on Kansas southern border to counter Cheyenne threats. He cites panic and mass flight of settlers across eight counties from Barber to Seward, urging permanent cavalry posts and a force to deter invasion and protect citizens.
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Kan
Martin
Endicott
Kansas
Toreka
Sir
Barber
Meade
Indian Territory
Kansay
Seward
President Cleveland Urges Sheridan to Quell Indian Territory Disturbances
Executive Mansion letter dated July 10 1885 directs General Ph H Sheridan to proceed to the Indian Territory to locate potential trouble spots and coordinate troop deployment. It asks for discussions with the tribes to ascertain real or perceived grievances and assures redress if warranted while emphasizing peaceful conduct and strict enforcement against lawlessness toward settlers.
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WaAsai Inaron
General Sheridan
Executive Mansion
Washington
Ph. H. Sheridan
Grover Cleveland
Massing the Troops in Texas for Kansas Emergency
A San Antonio dispatch reports eight hundred troops from Texas forts will be massed in Galveston within three days. They head to Kansas to meet potential emergencies related to unrest in the northern Indian Territory. Commanded by Colonel R. F. Bernard, they are destined for Crossfield.
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Galveston
San Antonio
Texas
Kansas
Indian Territory
R. F. Bernard
Fort Leavenworth orders 15 companies to Fort Reno
A Fort Leavenworth special reports fifteen companies of soldiers from the department of the Platte and Texas are ordered to Fort Reno at once, bringing the field to about 2800 men. General Miles is expected in a few days and Colonel Gibbon is promoted to brigadier general with strong officer support. General Augur departed for the East. Colorado City reports a cow boy Indian clash on J B Slaughter’s ranch with sixty Indians and sixteen cowboys killed, sparking high excitement as details await.
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Fort Leavenworth
Department of the Platte and
Texas
Fort Reno
Miles
Gibbon
Augur
East
Colorado City
J. B. Slaughter
Government agent foresees trouble with Indians in Kansas
Wicurra Kansas July 11 Mr Hallowell one of four agency farmers hired to teach agriculture to the Cheyenne Arapahoe and Comanche Indians arrived from Fort Reno. He says trouble is inevitable. The Bent brothers halt.
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Kan
Hallowell
Arapahoe
Fort Reno
Bent Brothers
Halt
Sheridan and Miles head to Fort Reno to settle Indian troubles
Cureaco July 13 Lt General Sheridan and General Miles travel to Fort Reno in Indian Territory to settle ongoing troubles. Miles joined Sheridan. officials unsure of outcome, government directing resolution. A subcommittee on Indian affairs including Senators Jones Harrison Morgan heads west to assess Crow Creek and Pine Tree reservations in Dakota. Fort Leavenworth reports reinforcement moves to Crossfield with Anderson in overall command.
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P. H. Sheridan
N. A. Miles
Fort Reno
Indian Territory
General Miles
General Sheridan
James K. Jones
Arkansas
Grand Pacific Hotel
Harrison
Indiana
Morgan
Alabama
Indian Affairs
Crow Creek
Pine ‘Tree
Dakota
Jugalls
Kansas
Topeka
Chicago Strike Ends as Car Men Win Concessions
The Chicago strike ended with the horse-car company retreating under police protection and reinstating conductors who formed a union committee. Crowds celebrated as Cleveland protests grew with armed strikers and rioting, while Mayor and officials warned of further clashes around payday.
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Chicago
Horse Railroad Company
Cleveland
Pseudo Plumbers Rob Draughtsman’s Wife in Broad Daylight
In Chicago on July 9 two men dressed as mechanics visited Thomas Smith the draughtsman at 6 Eldridge Court. Mrs. Smith alone at home was attacked on the kitchen floor using a bag of tools, choked and robbed of a $1000 wallet and a ring after tearing her dress. The robbers discussed killing her by fire or drowning but fled, leaving her unconscious. Police have not traced them.
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Thomas Smith
Eldridge Court
Goodwin backs a commission to supplant the Territorial Legislature
Salt Lake Tribune editor C C Goodwin argues for a commission to replace the Territorial Legislature to enforce laws and end polygamy. He dismisses Mormon emigration to Mexico as unlikely, predicting a church split between polygamists and non polygamists.
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Goodwin
Territorial
C. C. Goodwin
Salt Lake Tribune
Utah
Parker House
Mexico
Franking July 8 Innovation Improves Axle Packing
Railroading method for axle packing gains notice with Enoch Waite patent. Felt squares saturated with oil act like a lamp wick, drawing oil to the axle and preventing hot axles as long as oil lasts. The process avoids compaction issues seen with cotton waste and has met with wide success.
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Enoch Waite
Waite
Blind Tom the pianist brought to Alexandria court on writ
In Alexandria on July 9 Blind Tom the negro pianist was moved from Warrenton Va on a habeas corpus writ. His mother Charity Wiggins petitions alleging Tom is kept in servitude by General J N Bethune of Warrenton to satisfy debts and that Bethune restricts the mother from seeing or contacting her son.
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Alexandria
Tom
Warrenton
Charity Wiggins
J. N. Bethune
Shas Bethune
Fortune of a Fisherman Wealth in Newfoundland and England
New York July 10 Nicholas Churchill, a Devonshire born fisherman from Newfoundland, built a vast fortune by persevering and economizing. He invested in smacks fishing rooms stages and real estate in Newfoundland and England. At his death fifty years ago wealth valued at 16 million dollars with a widow life interest, later 25 million, now estimates place the estate around 40 million cash. Many claimants pursue shares while inquiries spread across Boston New York and England as heirs are traced and disputed. The will from 1785 reveals safeguards against widow remarrying and appoints trustees for small payments.
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Darlworth
St. John
Atlantic
Mr. Churchill
Elizabeth
Nicholas Churchill, Sr
Tesco
Elizabet
England
Miss Church
John Luscom
Devonshire
Miss Churchill
Luscom
Thomas J. Mulley
Creston
North End
Newfoundland
Elizabeth, Jr
Mulley
Mary Livyour
Stephen Livyour
No. 12
Hamilton Street
St. Johns
Boston
Old Church
Steamer Minnie Cook Capsizes in Lake Minnetonka
A wind storm capsized the Minnie Cook on Lake Minnetonka killing Mrs Rand and an engineer. Eleven excursionists from Minneapolis were aboard including ex mayor A C Rand his wife and daughters Mary and Lulla Caykendall and others. The party were from Minneapolis and none of the others were recovered.
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Tonka
Minneapolis
A. C. Rand
Mary
Luella
J. R. Caykendall
Katie
Harvey Rand
A. A
Frankis Hevhon
M. B. Hussey
George 2 McDonalian
Louis McDonald
Lake Etonka
Two Saints Sentenced for Unlawful Cohabitation in Salt Lake
In Salt Lake City Utah July 11 the People's party held its county convention and endorsed a straight Mormon ticket. J A Brown and Moroni Brown were sentenced in Ogden to six months in jail and a $300 fine for unlawful cohabitation. Judge Powers, a Democrat, upheld the maximum penalties, deflating Mormon hopes for leniency. An indignation meeting at the Federal Court House, tied to the Grand Army of the Republic, denounced polygamy and debated forceful action to quell what was called incipient rebellion by the Saints.
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Salt Laker
Utah
People’s Party
Mormon
Boycot
Ogden
J. A. Brown
Moroni Brown
Powers
Grand Arm of the Republic
Resolu
Tragedy Averted as Man Leaps From Fast Train
James Quigley of Edgeworth boarded the Portland express at Boston mistaking it for a local. The train sped past Malden station toward Oakgrove bridge where Quigley leaped onto the platform. He rolled along the ground but survived, rising to limp home to tend his injuries.
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Malden
James Quigley
Edgeworth
Portland
Boston
Den
Oakgrove
Quigley
Dover Sentinel Estimates Peach Crop Volumes
The Dover Sentinel publishes growers estimates for the peach crop. Railroads listed include Delaware, Chesapeake, Cambridge and Seaford, Queen Anne and Kent, Maryland and Virginia, New York, Philadelphia and Oronfs, with a total of 2 490 000 baskets. The paper says these estimates are too low.
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The
Dover Sentinel
Delaware Railroad
Aware & Chesapeake Railroad
Cambridge & Seaford Railroad
Queen Anne & Kent Railroad
A Aware
Maryland & Virginia Railroad Oad
New York, Philadelphia & Orfonls Railroad
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Man Dies From Lockjaw After Fourth of July Accident
July 12 report from Lower states James Dawson, who injured his left hand by a cartridge on July Fourth, succumbed to complications from tetanus after days of pain. He was the son of Robert Dawson, a Knows citizen, and had been under a surgeon’s care since the injury.
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Lower
James Dawson
Robert Dawson
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