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Newspaper
Wilmington Daily Gazette
Location
Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1879
Page
1
An 1880s dispatch from Bom wees discusses possible Grant support and a looming Delaware vote that could influence the presidential race. The piece touches on Ulysses S. Grant’s popularity, the options of Republicans, potential candidates like Mahone and Withers, and the broader Democratic versus Republican tensions, with references to public notices, local events, and a Philadelphia reception for General Grant.
In New Castle Delaware a lengthy court session covered the Staats Wilson suit as witnesses debated engine power and sale terms. The jury later returned a verdict for the defendant in McCoy v P W B R Co with damages debated, while other cases and reviews filled the docket and a Masonry gathering followed court adjournment.
Amusements notes announce Robson and Crane performing the Comedy of Errors for the first time in the city at the Opera House on Monday. The duo, praised for their Dromio roles, previously impressed as Gen Baum companion and a strong cast accompanies the production. A related update mentions a separate Highway Robbers incident and an upcoming Hayes Quartets concert at Union M E Church at 8 PM.
A social hop was hosted by Mr. James Alfee at Dexter's Corner with twelve couples dancing and refreshments at 1:20, ending by 2:00 am. Coroner Butz held an inquest into Mary Bundy’s death, ruling it due to consumption. The city reports bonded debt totals of 1.9 million and annual interest of 77,722.5, with Auditor Underwood warning delinquents to pay up within five days or face legal collection.
Special correspondence notes Thursday services at Baptist meeting house led by B D Thomas of Spring Garden Street Church Philadelphia. Irma Glee concert for new hall raises funds. new hall features include second story iron cornice. Dedication ceremony for Union Street Baptist building to feature Rev. and dignitaries including Dr Pep fer and Samuel H. Crozier. Ninety three registered at Port Pyle. Wandering Seven to hold second annual hall on 26 inst with Menars Pedrick Duncan Ridings Becer and Foester managing. Christmas fair at St Peter's will vote on a large flag for the best auxiliary society with candidates Washington Nodge St Johns Lodge Benevolent True Adelphi K of P.
City Treasurer Vincent shares Lewistown 1680 census data tallying residents by family. Names include Hermants Wiltbank Alexander Moelesteen Otto Wolfgate and many others with varying household sizes. Also notes spelling variants, a brief on Captain Martins sloop Bedford and Peter Ulrich boat, and future anglicized surnames. Additional items recount a Delaware Railroad mule accident, a Maryland wheat yield report, police hearings, land sale near Pocomoke City, and a police court drunkenness case.
National Republican Committee finished a day of talks in Washington with observers saying the results have no bearing on any candidate. The choice of Chicago for the convention favors Blaine and Grant factions over Sherman. The session also touched on banking reserves and a proposed vast mail steamship subsidy plan to connect U.S. ports globally. Senate debates featured Morgan’s anti-repeal stance on legal tender and a push for full silver coinage. A Maine election fight and a rain-making petition by Gen Daniel Ruggles were also noted amid broader political maneuvering.
Washington dispatch reports heated Maine backlash as Governor Garcelon and his Council face questions of authority. Republicans foresee complex maneuvers to gain Senate seats, including potential certificates from the Supreme Court and possible reassembly of legislatures to back New England disputes.
London Telegraph prints W M News description of the Crocodile voyage. On Sept 21 near the equator jellyfish delayed the ship, blocking condensers and dropping steam pressure. Three steam attempts failed, delaying five hours until dawn, then a repeat halt the following night lasting four hours. Montreal furrier J. C. Fisherty faces $20,000 suspension.
At reduced prices Crippen's Tea Stores in Wilmington Delaware offers a wide array of items including Japanese toys and bird cages, cabinets, trays, kites, vases, and smokers' sets. Toilets and tea products are highlighted with low cost, and the ad promotes sailor sales and miscellaneous decorative goods for home use.
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