17 Dec 1879
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Newspaper
Wilmington Daily Gazette
Location
Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1879
Page
1
A garbled, era-tinged account describes a controversial speech touching on finances and federal power, with references to banking regulation, the New York political scene, and the Grant celebration. Mentions lingering about Mayors, Peters, and various civic figures amid archival chatter on constitutional issues and public finance.
In Wilmington the court charged the jury on the Townsend v. T. W. & B. railroad case seeking damages from January 24 for an injury to Sylvester D. Townsend caused by a box car on a crossing. The judge outlined negligence standards, contributory fault, and fault from street repairs, and the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff at $195 with six cents nominal damages.
Philadelphia hosted a grand demonstration for General Grant with decorations across the city. The procession included militia units from Wilmington and New Jersey, the Smyth Post G A R, and the Lincoln Republican Club, and featured a prominent mounted aide to the Chief Marshal. The event attracted estimates of 15 hundred to 40 thousand spectators along Broad Street and Washington Avenue, with notable displays such as the City of Tokio steamslip model from Roach’s shipyard.
The Churchman property comprising seventy acres with six dwellings a grist and saw mill was sold by Philip Quigley to a Philadelphia veteran for $31,000. Purchaser plans improvements including a car depot and phosphate works with possible WV and BR track extension. A separate Runaway incident saw two grey horses flee a butcher wagon at Fifth and Pine streets. a bystander Willam Davis halted them near Eleventh and Trench, no damage. An advertisement touts Winslow's Baby Syrup as essential for mothers claiming stomach acidity wind colic and rest for child and mother at twenty five cents a bottle.
Amusements note Robson and Crane star as the Dromios in Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors at Wilmington next Monday evening. The duo are praised as top class performers with a strong supporting company, full scenery and costumes. Ex Senator Dorsey of Arkansas reportedly made a fortune of nearly a million collars.
Washington reports the National Republican Committee reconvenes the Grant movement with several friends urging caution about a renewed presidential bid while others push for his candidacy. Democratic members of the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee plan to unseat Kellogg, with a February removal anticipated. Maine electors and a shift in New York delegation views spark debate on electoral reform and greenback prospects. Florida’s electoral vote discussed, and a thrust to mobilize Southern support for Democrats next year. In other news, an ungrateful man incident ends with a fined offender, and two gas lamps brightened St Paul’s Church gate.
A Philadelphia family of Zimmerman residents at 917 Routh Street suffered trichina infection after eating raw pork from a local dealer. Nine days of illness struck each member, with Mrs Zimmerman gravely affected. Dr Barton examined tainted meat and reported 50 000 worms per square inch. All recovered except the wife. Health board to be notified.
Obituary item notes Tench T. Vincent dies in Philadelphia after residency in the area. Formerly a carpenter, he once worked for Thomas Young of Bay. Public notice: owners must register dogs by January. police enforce compliance. Sheriff sales announced in Herliff's Basin with personal property including horses cattle farm equipment and household items. Auction to be held on December 3 at 1 pm in Newania Sheriff’s Office.
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