10 Nov 1880
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Newspaper
New Castle Index
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1880
Page
2
The article condemns envy and malice in political campaigns. It denounces virulent mud-slinging abroad and at home and notes the better Democrats rebuking conduct. It observes many voters supported the Republican ticket, reflecting public disdain for dirt in politics.
The county vote shows Emery 158 behind Morrison with narrow cuts in Wilmington and stronger backing elsewhere. The piece argues the North and South now accept Garfield and Hancock results, predicting prosperity, continued federal enforcement, and protective manufacturing policy, with a wary note on future cabinet reshuffles.
A Nov 8 1880 letter from Epirok Ixpex questions why liquor persecution targets R D Davidson while drug stores allegedly sell liquor without physician prescription. The writer supports opposing all licenses and argues drug stores violate the law and should face consequences.
At 6 30 PM Monday engine No 82 with a freight train moved into the E P R R yard and collided with a shifting engine attached train. The crash destroyed pilot tender and cab, demolished three cars and crippled several more, but no injuries were reported.
A long serialized account details Hyatt Smith, a 56-year-old Brooklyn Baptist pastor and former Long Island Association member, who aligned with Republicans to win a congressional nomination. The piece traces his early life from Saratoga to Michigan and friendship with Anson Burlingame, and notes his vow with Burlingame to join Congress. It also reports assorted brief items from Claudville to Washington, including a suicide near CLAUSVILLE, accidental shooting in Mercer, and other 19th century notices.
The Standard notes a restrained yet thoughtful Hamlet by Booth with strong Ophelia tenderness but uneven energy. The Daily News reports a cordial if mixed reception, while The Post highlights Booth's physical expressiveness and occasional overemphasis. The Observer finds momentary satisfaction amid artificial mannerisms and slow passages. The Times calls the performance eminently interesting with scholarly detail and a warm audience response.
Notices record the death of Mrs. Mary E. McCann aged 42, funeral from St Marys Church. Also marriage of Fitzroy K. Brierly of New Brighton and Anna H. Leslie of New Castle. Rosena Berger death noted with funeral at Allegheny Cemetery Pittsburgh. James A Lindsey and Daisy Pitzer wed Moravia with hopeful blessing.
The company performs Saturday evening Nov 13 with admission 35 50 and 75 cents reserved seats at Allen's. The New York Tribune hails The Strategists as a four act comedy filled with ridiculous incidents and energetic performances making the fun fast and furious.
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