09 Dec 1875
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Newspaper
Wilmington Daily Gazette
Location
Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1875
Page
1
The piece attacks President Grant's message as an attempt to revive a school issue and tax church property to fuel sectarian strife. It argues for honest office, public reform, and a restrained federal budget, urging home rule and hard money over inflated subsidies and monopolies.
The article cites Vice President Wilson's claimed spiritual warning and debunks James of Leght. It attacks Secretary Robeson for misrepresenting naval strength, noting five years of repairs totaling fifty million dollars without improving fleet value. It condemns ironclads, wooden ships, and a corrupt Navy Department under Robeson.
A Cuban agent reports from Camagüey on operations from January to September. The First Corps and Second Division forces claim major village and fort destruction, captures of arms, and heavy insurgent victories in Holguin, Guantánamo, and Baracoa while Spanish forces pursue guerilla activity and brutalities rise in frontier districts.
New York readers react to the President’s message with approval on Cuba finances and anti monopolies but strong opposition to his religious and school policy proposal. The Times and World note debate over a potential third term. New Orleans coverage finds general approval of the Cuba and school portions amid public interest. A savings bank failure in New York prompts depositors to expect about 85 cents on the dollar. Wm B Astor will leaves substantial legacies to heirs including daughter Cary and granddaughter Chandler with large real estate shares.
The article notes deadly explosions in deep English mines due to poor ventilation and gas buildup. It argues American coal reserves lie largely untapped beneath vast veins, predicting a future era of prosperity as England’s production becomes harder and more dangerous.
Winds shift to westerly with light rain or snow then cooler cloudy clearing weather. Barometer rises. Canal regions expect temperatures fall to freezing by Thursday night.
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