Mertens bill sparks Erie railroading clash over shoreline assets
Erie officials debate the bay shore bill or Mertens measure on third reading in the House. Davenport claims the sand beach title, tying it to future lakefront routes for Lake Shore and Erie Eastern lines, while Pennsylvania and Nickel Plate opponents warn of rail expansions and harbor control.
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Towboat George S. Ross Wrecked By Boiler Explosion
At Tarentum on June 1 the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company towboat George S. Ross worth 50000 was wrecked by a boiler explosion. One crewman, Captain T. A. Kelly, died after being blown into the river. three others were badly burned or seriously scalded and the upper works were destroyed.
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George S. Ross
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
T. A. Kelly
Wilson Beatty
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Humphrey Mount
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Charles Selmer
Democrats Debate Chester County Convention Resolutions
West Chester June 1 A split within Chester County Democrats surfaces over resolutions from last Tuesday’s convention naming delegates to the State convention. Some conservatives deem the Philadelphia leadership opposed to the county, while James Reynolds of Phoenixville opposes two terms for the minority party commissioner. John Campbell Sr of Berwyn is linked to the next commissioner race.
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Shomo's Authority Clarified Amid County Bill Dispute
Reading June 1 The dispute between Democratic County Commissioners and Republican Controller Shomo over bill payments is resolved. Shomo’s signature now recognized for all bills, not just those over $100. Treasurer Rentschler is busy paying accumulated claims as the attorney’s opinion assigns full bill approval to the Controller.
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Scotch-Irish Congress Opens in Rose Dale Opera House
Chambersburg June 1 The Scotch-Irish congress sessions begin at Rose Dale Opera House with four executive meetings. Thomas Creigh named vice president for Nebraska and the Rev Dr Findlay for Virginia. Next year’s site chosen by the committee. Glee Club of Wilson College performs a Scotch and Irish ballads concert for visitors before the closing business session.
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Rosedale Opera House
Thomas Creigh
Nebraska
Findlay
Virginia
Glee Club
Wilson College
Twelve-Year-Old Annie Miller Held After Purse Theft
Six lines report that twelve year old Annie Miller was jailed in Norristown after her mother accused her of stealing a purse containing 25 dollars and gold rims. A preliminary hearing in East Greenville followed, with the mother's testimony sending the girl to jail.
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Annie Miller
East Greenville
Woman in Delirium Attempts Suicide in Lebanon
Mrs. Harry Mentzer of Bismarck tried to cut her throat in a delirious state late last night. She inflicted only slight wounds and survived the attempt. Special to The Philadelphia. June 1.
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Bismarck
Seventy-Pound Meteorite Found in Lewisburg
LEWISBURG June 1 Professor Davis of Bucknell University reports a meteorite weighing seventy pounds discovered. It is believed to be the one seen fall in 1824 and not found at the time.
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Bucknell University
Swarthmore Commencement to Feature Solicitor General Richards
State news brief reports Solicitor General Richards will speak at Swarth lege commencement exercises on June 11. The item notes ongoing local incidents including reports of dogs at large and bites, and mentions a separate ceremonial graduation.
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Presbyterians Denounce Unions Amid Sabbath Stance
The Reformed Presbyterian Synod of America denounces labor unions as dangerous and wrong in principle and vows to recommit to stronger resolutions. It also condemns Sunday meetings by unions, backs repeal of laws discriminating against Chinese, and urges limits on attendance at the Pan American Exposition.
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Reformed Presbyterian Synod of America
Foster
T. P. Robb
Sharon
Iowa
J.W. Carlisle
Newburg
N. Y
J. ©. McFeeters
T. P. Stephenson
Committee On Sabbath
Buffalo
Buffalo Bill Wild West Train Wreck at Bellwood
A collision between Buffalo Bill Wild West train sections in Bellwood injures a tentman seriously and harms six cars and four horses. Dense fog blocked signals, a freight train warned too late, and Colonel Cody along with many performers escaped with minor bruises as wreckage was cleared and show cars replaced.
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Pittsburg Republicans Seek to Oust Flinn in Primaries
In Pittsburg June primaries Republicans contest control of the city committee. In Ward Six John P McTighe led anti Flinn forces claiming 17 of 26 seats though Flinn says 5.5. Ward Nineteen E M Bigelow challenges George W Miller Jr. Ward Twenty One A Findley battles J M Clark. Other wards largely Flinn aligned.
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Pittsburg
William Flinn
John P. MecTighe
Hartisburg
Quay
House
Flinn
E. M. Bigelow
George W. Miller, Jr
A. Findley
J. M. Clark
Ancona Likely Nominated For County Controller In Pa. Primaries
Reading, June 1. Democratic primaries under the delegate system show John F. Ancona ahead with enough delegates to clinch nomination at next week’s convention. Wagner Hagermann Humbert vie for District Attorney, Fisher leads a field of ten for Director of the Poor, while Bradley Mogel Sassaman contend for Sheriff.
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Reading
John F. Ancona
George C. W. Wagner
George F. Hagermann
George D. Humbert
John W. Fisher
Director of the Poor
John ©. Bradley
Albert F. Mogel
Jacob H. Sassaman
Democratic primaries in Bellefonte nominate two incumbents
Bellefonte voters gave little interest to the county primaries with only two nominations. Mitchell I. Gardner for Prothonotary and Newton B. Spangler for District Attorney were unanimously renominated. Attention will focus Tuesday on state delegates and the county chairman election.
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Bellefonte
Mitchell I. Gardner
Newton B. Spangler
Democrats Nominate Ticket in Cumberland County
Carlisle June 1. A Democratic primary produced a light vote and the following ticket: District Attorney Duncan M. Graham Carlisle. Director of the Poor Josiah Hovetter Penn township. Surveyor J. Tritt South Middletown.
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Carlisle
Cumberland County
Duncan M. Graham
Josiah Hovetter
Penn Township
J. Tritt
South Middletown
Democratic primaries held in Fayette County results listed
In Fayette County democratic primaries Sheriff S E Frock of Connellsville and District Attorney William McKean of Uniontown were chosen. Coroner D C Foltz of Dunbar and Director Steven J Gadd of Brownsville were also named amid a report of highway robbery. A separate item from Troy notes William Ellis, a wood pulp manufacturer, robbed near Roseville by two highwaymen who left him unconscious after stealing horses, a gold watch and chain, a pocketbook, money, and papers.
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Uniontown
Fayette County
S. E. Frock
Connellsville
William ©. McKean
D. C. Foltz
Dunbar
Steven J. Gadd
Brownsville
Troy
William Ellis
Roseville
English Pope Nicholas Breakspear to be honored with Vatican monument
Pall Mall Gazette notes plans to raise a memorial in St. Peter's for Nicholas Breakspear Adrian IV the only English pope. Fundraising by Oxford’s Griselle aims at English Catholics in Rome and abroad. the design exists from centuries past awaiting execution. Breakspear born 1100 Langley near St Albans rose to pope at 54 and shaped the papacy’s history with Ireland and Brescia.
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Arnold of
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Traction Company Abandons Road Near Westchester
The Brandywine Traction Company quits the electric road project between Westchester and Downingtown after spending 10000 dollars and extensive labor. The halt is blamed on failure to secure a charter, with another entity obtaining a charter for the same right of way.
Thinks Her Son Has Been Stolen
Lebanon, June 1 Mrs Sarah Weirich reports her 11 year old adopted son missing since Memorial Day believing he was kidnapped. She says her husband left six weeks ago and a late message claims the boy is his to claim.
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Drowned in Aerial Ferry Accident Near Camp Town
Martin Casey drowned when an aerial ferry cage broke its supporting cable over Compton creek near Camp town. Fifty witnesses watched as the cage fell into the swollen stream and no one could assist.
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Casey
Miners Burned In Explosion At Royal Oak Colliery
Special to The Philadelphia Traps Shamokin June 1 A naked miner s lamp carried by Frank Trego ignited sulfur gas in a breast in the Royal Oak colliery today. Trego escaped injury but John Renn and Cloud Nye were thrown down and painfully burned.
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Cloud Nye
Maryland News Highlights From Elkton to Perryville
Mixed Maryland items report Alma QO Dean resigning as Sylmar Public School principal in Elkton, Maryland Nautical Academy cadets begin Chesapeake Bay cruise, Logan Brothers & West buy McCullough Tron Company mills at Rowlandville for manufacturing upgrades, James H. Smith elected vice president of the Junior Order United American Mechanics Death and Sick Benefit Association of Maryland and DC. Fire marshal Wants investigates recent blazes in Chestertown and Rock Hall, officials cite scarce shad and near Perryville. Cecil County High School event noted. Board of Directors meeting details appear.
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Philadelphia
McCullough Tron Company
Rowlandville
James H. Smith
Ceciston
United American Mechanics Death and Sick Benefit Association of
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District of Columbia
Perryville
Cecil County High School
M. Sportens Kim
Irving Hin
Boiler Explodes at Caldwell Saw Mill Kills Engineer
Special to THE PHILADELPHIA LOOK HAVEN June 1 The boiler at Frank Swartz's saw mill exploded this morning wrecking the building. A score of workers escaped. George Helm the engineer was killed. Harry Krider a laborer suffered severe hip injuries.
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Look Haven
Frank Swartz
Caldwell
George Helm
Harry Krider
Tried to Kill His Wife in Shamokin Quarrel
Wallace Murdick of Natale was jailed after a June 1 incident in Shamokin when he returned home in a rage, knocked his wife down and fired a revolver, though no shots hit her.
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Shamokin
Wallace Murdick
Natale
Mrs Ellen Birnie Wins Slander suit in Media
The June 1 arbitration verdict awards Mrs Ellen Birnie of Yeadon a $250 ruling against former borough councilman James Reagen in a slander case filed in Media.
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James Reagen
Fourth Class Postmasters Appointed
Washington June 1 reports new fourth class postmasters named for New Jersey New Sharon L F Gordon and Pennsylvania Perce C F Depriest and South Bend S A Jones with appointments announced today by the postal service.
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South Bend
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Governor Signs Judges' Clerk Hire Bill
Harrisburg report says Governor Stone signed a bill to hire clerks for judges. The move aims to streamline court operations and reduce delays in scheduling and filing.
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Auia Heel Co
Mar &O Eave
Camden's Revived Board of Trade Nominates Morse Observes Hatch
Camden plans a reorganization with about eighty five members and a June 18 meeting to elect officers. George Jessup says Henry G. Morse of New York Shipbuilding Company could be the next president, while Mayor Cooper B. Hatch declines to run but supports a party free Board of Trade.
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Henry G. Morse
New York Shipbuilding Company
New Treatment for Small-Pox Proposed by Philadelphia Woman
Mrs. Lena Evans of 17 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia appeared before Gloucester City Board of Health to offer a nonmedicinal external treatment for small-pox. She claimed her mother’s discovery could remove the illness in twenty four hours if called at rash onset, but the board declined belief and asked for a formal written appeal at the next meeting.
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Board of Health
Shad Hatch Record Set Aboard Fish Hawk
Captain James Smith on the Fish Hawk surpasses 100 million shad hatched in a season breaking prior highs of 80 million. The Fish Hawk aims to exceed last year’s hatch by about fifty million as the year tops for shad basemen amid scarcity.
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Gloucester City
James Smith
United States Fish Commission
Fish Hawk
Three Candidates Vying for Commandership at G A R Encampment
Camden veterans plan to attend the G A R State Encampment in Asbury Park next Wednesday and Thursday. Three candidates are in the field for commander: O F Gifford of Newark, Lawrence of New Brunswick, and Charles Hopkins of Boonton. Post No 5 Camden holds about forty votes and is the largest post in the state.
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New Brunswick
Charles Hopkins
Boonton
Child Dies Laughing, Edna Morrow Run Down by Train
Edna Florence Morrow four year old daughter of Mayor George D. Morrow of Allenhurst rushed down a steep embankment near Allenhurst Station and was struck by a Camden northbound train. Station Master Taber warned the children but Florence continued toward the locomotive. The incident occurred at noon as her brother David was nearby.
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Mayor to Address Camden Medical Society Meeting
Camden city doctors gather at the Dispensary Building 725 Federal Street next Tuesday evening for a regular session. Dr. J. B. Bear Dr. Dowling Benjamin and Dr. D. W. Blake will read papers as Mayor Cooper B. Hatch speaks on contemplated hygienic reforms in the city.
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Boy Dies of Hydrophobia in Paterson Hospital
William Herman aged 4, son of Mrs. Lida Herman, died this morning at St. Josephs Hospital from hydrophobia. He was bitten by a dog on April 15 while playing in an alleyway behind his mother's house.
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Post Office Burglary at River Edge Nets Cash and Stamps
Burglars entered the River Edge post office last night and seized a box with 50 dollars worth of stamps and 550 dollars in cash belonging to Postmaster A. Z. Bogart. The same office was robbed three months earlier of 300 dollars in stamps and money.
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Husband Returns After Twenty Nine Years Absence
Joseph N. McGrath, who disappeared twenty nine years ago, has come home to Newark. He finds his wife living alone as their two sons have married during his absence. McGrath has traveled worldwide after leaving home due to business failures.
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Free Scholarship Exam At Camden Court House Cancelled
A competitive examination for a free scholarship in the New Jersey State College at New Brunswick was to be held yesterday morning at the Camden Court House, but not a single candidate appeared.
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Rusty wire fatality claims Newport youth
Bridgeton reports the death of 18 year old Benjamin Campbell of Newport after stepping on rusty barbed wire caused lockjaw. Three physicians failed to save him as infection led to his passing this morning.
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Benjamin Campbell
Newport
Two Die in Freight Elevator Fall in Jersey City
In Jersey City a 28-year-old mechanic William Gallagher and his 15 month old nephew William O Keefe were killed when Gallagher danced the child in his arms near an open elevator shaft slipping backward. Both died instantly in the apartment building incident on June 1.
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Jersey City
William Gallagher
William O'Keefe
Gallagher
Children Save Their Money in Camden Fund History
The School Children's Saving Fund of Camden collected its final deposits for the school year. Run by Security Trust and Safe Deposit Company since 1805, deposits ranged from cents to nearly a hundred dollars. In May one Camden school deposited 285 dollars. Also in Plainfield on June 1 an old gray horse was killed per a deceased widow's will. Patrolman Morris Higgins executed the request.
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Plainfield
J. C. Ross
Morris Higgins
Wilmington Country Club elects new officers
In Wilmington on June 1 the Wilmington Country Club announced its officers led by President General James H. Wilson. Vice Presidents include Benjamin Nields Alfred I. du Pont and Willard C. Jackson. Financial Secretary Edward T. Canby Corresponding Secretary Willard A. Speakman Treasurer Caleb M. Sheward. The house committee may secure clubhouse plans on the Kennett turnpike.
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Big effort to pay church debt at Academy Debt-paying Day
In Dover Delaware June 1 a concerted effort to clear the Wilmington Conference Academy debt of 37500 will unfold tomorrow as Academy Debt-paying Day. Wesley Church Dover must raise 2200 the largest share, surpassing Grace Church Wilmington by 200 dollars.
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Senior Epworth League Organized in Nazareth Church
NEW CASTLE Del June 1 A Senior Epworth League has been organized at Nazareth M B E Church with Rev William G Koons as spiritual adviser C Ferris Jemison as president Edward H Naylor first vice president Miss Mollie Deakyne second vice president Miss Carrie Eckles third vice president Mrs John B Manlove fourth vice president and Miss Reba Saunders treasurer.
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Nazareth M. Beb. Church
William G. Koons
C. Ferris Jemison
Edward H. Naylor
Mollie Deakyne
Carrie Eckles
John B. Manlove
Reba Saunders
Salmon Run Stuns Delaware River Fishermen
In New Castle on June 1, the Delaware River and Bay anglers report an unexpected salmon run this season. Since the first salmon catch in 1890, twenty three fish weighing 5 to 14 pounds have been landed, with prices from 23 to 45 cents per pound, following only five catches last year.
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New Railway Stations Planned Along Pennsylvania Line
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company plans new stations along its Delaware line. Dover will get a modern station with a centre driveway and first floor waiting rooms. Frankford in Sussex County is also set for a new, attractive station, touted as the prettiest on the line.
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Where Old Books Go From the New Orleans Times-Democrat
A New Orleans collector recalls finding a bundled package in a private library auction. Hidden within worn maritime reports lay Hawthorne's 1841 Grandfather's Chair, still pristine, suggesting the owner misplaced a valuable volume among nautical pamphlets.
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Bishop of London Promotes Class Unity Through Rugby Match
A feature from Mainly About People describes the Bishop of London organizing a neutral Rugby meet to bridge classes. The event paired top university players with local youths, drawing crowds and stirring thoughtful reflection on culture, manners, and mutual respect.
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Ena
Medenne
Prom Sees Student Court Duel Over Dress
A high school prom event faces disruption as a dispute arises between organizers and a student over attire rules. Administrators seek a peaceful resolution to avoid canceling the dance.
Fisher Wins Wilmington Mayoral Race in Thin Ballot Return
Early returns show George M. Fisher elected mayor of Wilmington. Republicans nearly sweep council with Blaine for City Council president Reinhardt for City Solicitor Feaster for City Treasurer McCall for Assessor and Collector Northern district all Republicans. Sayers reelected Southern district Assessor and Collector. Democrats lead Council 7 to 6 in new body. Final vote count around 12,500 with Fisher ahead by about 400.
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Wilmington
George M. Fisher
Charles H. Blaine
David J. Reinhardt
Seth H. Feaster
George H. McCall
Eugene M. Sayers
J. Harvey Whiteman
George A. Willis
Charles E
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Prince Morley
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Henry R. Smith
Charles M. Zebley
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William F. Kurtz
Band to be Mustered Out In Delaware National Guard
Wilmington reports that the Memorial Day parade plan for the First Infantry Band at the head of the First Battalion National Guard of Delaware did not materialize as expected. Adjutant General I Pagey Wickersham issued an order to muster out the band on June 18 due to lack of interest and rehearsal neglect, following the band members appearing in the parade with other groups.
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National Guard of Delaware
I. Pagey Wickersham
Left Off Election Ticket by Mistake
Wilmington report says Ward Eight Board of Education candidate John White Jr seeks inclusion after missing filing deadline. Incumbent John T. Schaeffer listed. Secretary Bartram delayed in logging White’s letter until after the cutoff. Case referred to City Solicitor Conrad.
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Board of Education
Eighth Ward
John T. Schaeffer
John White, Jr
White
Bartram
Conrad
Northern Equipment Company Seeks Certificate Dissolution
An application was filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on June 1 for the dissolution of the Northern Equipment Company's certificate. The New York based firm, chartered here last year with capital stock of 2.5 million dollars, seeks to terminate its Delaware existence.
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Northern Equipment Company
New York
Delaware News Notes Highlights from State Society and Local Items
The Delaware State Pharmaceutical Society plans its fifteenth annual meeting in Delaware City next Thursday. Wilmington barbers face sanitary regulation under a new law. Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad shops in Wilmington observe a Saturday half-holiday. Milford’s New Century Club will meet and elect officers, with Dr. Charles S. McCowen and Miss May E. Robeson to wed in Wilmington. Bank clearings rose to 844 546 in Wilmington for the week. Dover warehouse keeper F. W. Donovan to exchange posts with D. K. Donaldson of Georgetown. St. Paul’s Church fixes the pastor’s salary at 1400 dollars. The British steamer Aureole cleared for Rouen with 1 875 000 gallons of crude petroleum valued at 92 000 dollars. Redoboth plans its first moonlight excursion of the year on June 1 for the Casino opening in Denton. Wilmington street and sewer department urges a bridge over Lovering avenue with the B and O Railroad. A dinner at Clayton House honors retired railroad workers due to age limits. Letters testamentary granted in Wilmington for Lucy Askew Jackson. St George’s Board of Health elects officers including W. Dewitt as president and N. Sutton secretary. Charles Pfeiffer ordained deacon at a Wilmington chapel. The publishing plant of the Delawarean is noted with mission day and other local observances.
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