13 Dec 1876
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Newspaper
Wilmington Daily Gazette
Location
Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1876
Page
1
A brief notice lists recent gubernatorial appointments though many names are illegible in the OCR. The fragment hints at new positions and the administration structuring its staff, with uncertainty about exact offices and timelines remaining.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous fabric trade terms, names and place-like strings. It references warehousing, clothing, barge sock, garments, and various noise words. content is largely unintelligible with many broken names and nonsensical sequences.
Benson's Capeine Porous Plasters win the sole merit award at the Philadelphia Exposition with claims of superior medical efficacy over ordinary plasters. Advertised as a fast external remedy, endorsed by thousands, priced at 25 cents, and promoted as purely vegetable.
Advertisement note states furniture repair in bust styles at moderate charges. Public patronage solicited. Agent signature U P Erson promises prompt attention to all lines.
A brisk city search unfolds as Pye and Tye scour streets and residences for Love. Neighbors and porters report no sightings while clues lead to multiple houses and a millionaire’s hotel, where rumors and misinformed tips mix with repeated denials. The chase continues amid lively chatter and comic misdirection.
Chief Justice Comegys delivers the first Delaware case ruling on whether an action for breach of a contract to supply timber and first class Delaware white oak can proceed if payment was already made and some timber delivered. The opinion traces warranty and work and labor distinctions, holds defenses may be used to reduce or defeat a contract claim, and affirms that a plaintiff may sue for breach without bar from an earlier action. The text also notes Senate items on election-related marshal appointments and Oregon difficulties.
The House debated the joint rules after a motion by Bland of Missouri. Speaker Randall ruled the rules valid and in force until repealed, noting electors for three presidents had been counted under them. Garfield appealed, sparking a lively exchange as the Judiciary Committee voted to admit the Colorado member. Judge Miller complained about a newspaper report on prospects for the president's inauguration as an exaggeration.
Speaker Randall sent a letter stating ex Republican governors in the West denounce the fraud by returning boards in Florida and Louisiana and urge Tidden’s inauguration. The piece notes regional unity against perceived electoral improprieties and backs Tidden.
The December 11 report from Washeton claims a New York Times circular inviting Southern life clubs to Washington is a wicked Republican fabrication. It accuses the document of being produced by those who profited before the presidential election.
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