17 Dec 1877
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Newspaper
Wilmington Daily Gazette
Location
Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1877
Page
1
For fifteen years the shop claims steady goods quality and complete stock. It states preparations for the season using imports from top houses and promises no changes in terms while underscoring protection of customers and town interests. Shoppers are invited to inspect and compare styles and prices.
A wide array of 19th century geo political notes are linked, from the Porte’s readiness to continue fighting and calls for European mediation to Milan’s war declaration and Russian stance in Bulgaria. The piece shifts to financial debate on remonetizing the silver dollar, its impact on specie payments, silver supply from Germany and France, and the effect on the public debt if resumption is postponed.
Dr Ninian Pinkney former Navy medical director dies in Easton Maryland. President nominates and Senate confirms ex Governor McCormick of Arizona as Commissioner General to the Paris Exposition. A mob lynches Shawme at the Georgetown Colorado County Jail. The new St Mary Cathedral in Boston is dedicated with Archbishop Williams presiding before a 5000 strong congregation. cost 220000 dollars. The deficiency bill passes House at 2600000 dollars. Naval Deficiency bill of 7500000 dollars may follow amid skepticism.
A Speaker condemns demonetization and the 1866 act, arguing that past legislation favored the rich over the poor. He estimates U.S. debts at over 7 billion, cites 1862 silver payments, and criticizes bonds sold to bankers. He claims the current majority seeks tax reform to share burdens more equitably.
Osceola Neb Record reports sixteen infants under thirteen months crowded on a bed at a Hackberry precinct dance. Charleston celebrates a sweeping Democratic victory with Major Sale winning as mayor by over three thousand. New York Sundays see strict liquor law enforcement and few arrests. Senate and House approve a deficiency bill allowing certain officials to mail public documents free of postage.
Reading Eagle reports a Hazleton jeweler’s clock, designed by Stephen D. Mingle, surpasses Strasburg’s in complexity. Capt. J. Reid plans to bring the Eagle clock to Paris, claiming a $5,000 paid and a $50,000 future piece. The eleven foot high marvel features biblical tableaux, moving figures, organ tunes, and a full daily procession.
In a Saturday session Senator Butler of South Carolina offered a resolution to probe any Senator as the motion to discharge the committee on privileges and elections from considering his credentials was tabled. The chamber met in secret, Gor don and Conkling dispute resolved, and McCormick nomination approved. House debate on government management postponed to January 10 with Senate post route amendments approved.
The Pensacola Herald notes a brief spell of freezing weather with overcoats worn and hearths blazing. The writer looks forward to the return of Florida sunshine and a cleaner atmosphere, despite the chilly spell and lingering odd phrases about oysters.
Our Washington Letter reports on the National Convention of Education and Bob Ingersoll's lecture on liberty. It critiques pedants and demagogues in education, praises some educated attendees, and notes Senate Conkling and Patterson with mixed pride regarding political victories.
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