Maryland and Delaware Delegates Nominated for President
Fragmented reports show Democratic meetings and party plans in Maryland and Delaware, with calls to unite for the national convention on the 20th to nominate President and Vice President. Names like Bayard and Connolly surface amid broader notes on elections, funds, and political maneuvering. the piece also mentions various unrelated notices and advertisements from the era.
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Maryland
Pantners Gasatte
United States
Thomas F
Delaware
Lear
Census Enumerators Face Real Challenges On The Job
The Oxford Pa prescribes a glimpse into census work. Enumerators meet ignorance and curiosity, must explain the purpose and duties, and handle side issues from households. John A. Alexander begins his census rounds this week with the large book, facing skepticism from about half of the populace.
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Uncle Sam
Oxford
John A. Alexander
Shipment of Strawberries Over the Delaware R R
Yesterday’s shipments over the Delaware Railroad include Willamington Obeteress in Previous Shipments totaling 486. Also reported is keeping unregistered dogs with William Archer before the Mayor. he paid 6 dollars and costs in each case.
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Delaware R. R
Willamington
William Archer
Fullmer’s market list and public notices mix
A jumble of items including Fullmer’s meats and seafood offerings, a Democratic nominating canvass note, Lynam Family reunion on August 1, a vagrant sent to New Castle by the Mayor, City Council tonight, and bail for George Hagany. Also mentions a republican candidate question, dog registration advice, Olivet Church festival closing, and shipping plans by Harlan & Hollingsworth to South America. References to Brandywine Springs opening, A M Thomas & Son sale in Philadelphia, tax and rail notes, and a mass of scattered local items.
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Dem
Harlan & Hollingsworth Comany
South America
Friends Social Lyceum
Point Hour
Wm. Forrest
Bowers & Dare
Brandywine Springs
A. M. Thomas & Son
Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company
Fatal Burning Case Reports Tragic Death of Lottie Boyd
A coal oil lamp accident at Trainer's station ends in Lottie Boyd's fatal burns after the lamp leaks and ignites her clothing. Neighbors attempted to smother the flames, but she died the next morning. Separate Dover court action, Monroe Street sewer liens totaling about two thousand dollars, affirms Chancellor's decree allowing the city to collect liens. City Solicitor Macallister led the case in the Court of Errors and Appeals.
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Lottie Boyd
Anet James Boyd
Trainer's Station
Ion
Lottie
Court of Errors and Appeals
Dover
Monroe Street
Wm. Montgomery
Court of Chancery
Wales
Macallister
City
Attempted Safe Burglary at Baltimore Central Depot
On Monday night burglars tried to blow open the safe at the Baltimore Central Railroad station in Oxford, Pennsylvania. They pried open the ladies room and accessed the ticket office, using putty and powder with a fuse, but the attempt failed. the safe was found scorched and grime inside the next morning.
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Baltimore Central Railroad
Oxford
Son of local dentist missing after running from school
A youth, son of T. J. Goslin the dentist, left home last evening after learning he faced punishment at school. He visited tailor Geo. H. Ash to borrow $15, received the money, and presumably took the 9.50 train to Philadelphia. Chester and Philadelphia authorities have been alerted.
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T. J. Goslin
Ruant
Geo. H. Ash
Ash
Philadelphia
Chester
Information Wanted in West Chester Letter
A man signing as S. W. Blasdel of Cambridge Emeralda county Nevada asks the West Chester post master for the address of R. T. Blackwood. He says Blackwood may come from that place and has a father still in West Chester with the same name. Anyone knowing such a person should send word to the inquirer.
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S. W. Blasdel
Cambridge
Emeralda County
Nevada
West Chester
R. T. Blackwood
Vane Place
Inquirer
Phonix Active Association Plans Second Annual Picnic
The Phonix Active Association schedules its second annual picnic at R Osendale Park on Saturday June 12 in the afternoon and evening. Ritchie's orchestra will provide music as the arrangements committee works to ensure every participant enjoys a successful event.
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Phonix Active Association
R Osendale Park
Ritchie
Parsons
Excursion Sail Starts From Fourth Street Wharf
The Second Baptist Church excursion departed at one this morning from Fourth Street wharf aboard the steamer Thomas Clyde. The boat was well filled with excursionists and the pleasant weather promises a good time. The trip bound for the summer resort Bombay Brook.
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Second Baptist Church
Fourth Street Wharf
Thomas Clyde
Apoeh
Bombay
West Chester Visit By New West Chester & Philadelphia R R Leaders
The newly elected Board of Directors and officers of the West Chester & Philadelphia R R visited West Chester with President Hinckey of the P W B E R. They expressed delight with the town and plan to put the road in first class order with improved rolling stock, especially passenger cars.
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West Chester
West Chester & ‘Philadelphia R. i
Hinckey
Col AydelotteDefense Col William J Aydelotte Testifies
Col William J Aydelotte testified in his own defense denying charges of improper conduct by Mr Polk who admitted undelicate liberties. Ann Schoolfield testified to seeing Aydelotte hug Polk and hear Mrs Polk complain. Cross examination featured denials and claims of blackmail. Also notes Patrick Mundy seeking gubernatorial pardon for assaulting a Delaware House bartender with a coal scuttle in October.
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Philadelphia
Ann Schoolfield
Polks
Aydelvolre
Mr. Polk
Tmne
Patrick Mundy
Delaware House
Election of Officers at Oriental Lodge No 27
At a regular communication of Oriental Lodge No 27 A F and A M officers were elected for the coming year W M Andrew L Johnson 8 W Franklin Stout J W George W Johnson Jr Secretary James H Price Treasurer David P Curlett.
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Oriental Lodge
A. F
A. M
W. M
Andrew L. Johnson
Franklin Stout
J. W
Geo. W. Johnson, Jr
James H. Price
David P. Curlett
Army worm ravages wheat fields across state and peninsula
The army worm is reported to be ravaging wheat fields across the state and peninsula, imperiling crops. Delaware and Pennsylvania lawmakers discuss river improvements with altered appropriations including Delaware below Bridesburg and Cherry Island Flats. A survey of Christiana river is authorized with dredging estimates and funding to assess needed works.
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Ttia
Delaware
Wasninator
Pennsylvania
Schuylkill
Senate Committee On Commerce
Bridesburg
House
Smith’s Island
Philadelpphia
Camden
Cherry Island
Broad Kilo
Senate
Christiana River
Del
Senator
Reading Stock Advances After Sharp Recovery
Reading stock markets show a strong rally from Tuesday’s low point with heavy buying by long term holders and investors who already paid for shares. The Ledger notes the Reading Railroad Receivers were authorized to borrow a million dollars by court order, a sum readily obtained to meet the company’s needs.
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Reading
Philadelphia
Jane
Reading Railroad Company
Famine in Kurdistan and Persia. Christaincy Divorce Case
A June 2 telegram notes 40 000 people must be fed for two months to survive in Kurdistan, Armenia and Western Persia. Deaths mount in Bash Kale and Alashgerd while 26 villages are desolate. The Christiancy divorce case: minister ordered to appear in Equity Court. Sept 7 deadline set if no action. no reply from Christiancy’s counsel yet.
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London
Kurdistan
Armenia
Persa
Maus
Bashkale
Alashgerd
Drowning of Louis Mallette Near Rockaway Inlet
A fishing party of ten aboard a sloop yacht near Rockaway Inlet, Canarsie, treasurer Louis Mallette of the Novelty Theatre, Williamsburg, fell overboard and drowned after a bite on his line. Despite efforts by companions and a return to Canarsie, his body was recovered later by the lines. An inquest was held aboard, and he leaves a mother and sister.
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Rockaway Beach
Jamaica Bay
L. A
Rockaway Inlet
San Ns
Louis Mallette
Novelty Theatre
Williamsburg
Canarsie
Mallette
Nolan
Illiamsburg
Williams
Chicago convention turmoil behind Grant third term fight
In June 2 caucus and parlor debates unfold around Grant nomination. Conkling and Sherman backers clash as Blaine supporters claim victory on a third ballot. Palmer House scenes run hot with banners, songs, and crowds while Maryland and Virginia delegates are named for committee posts as Congress notes formal actions in Senate and House.
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Palmer House
Conkling
Grant
Logan
Cameron
Carpenter
New York
Sherman
Washburne
Blaine
New Jersey
Lockstep
John Brown
Jim Blaine
Maine
Tophet
Rotunda
Grantla
Jners
Don Cameron
Obio
Wreck of the schooner Wm. Conners near Delaware Breakwater
The schooner Wm. Conners commanded by Thomas Morrisey from Bangor Maine struck the Delaware Breakwater at 1380 a.m. while lumber bound for Philadelphia. Waterlogged and pounding, the crew of five were saved. Steamer North America assisted unsuccessfully. vessel declared a total wreck with cargo consigned to Taylor & Betts, North Wharf.
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Wasumaros
D. CO
Delaware
Wm. Cenners
Thomas Morrisey
Bangor
Maine
Philadelphia
North America
Taylor & Betts
Married notices from a 19th century parish record
Marriages recorded at the M E Parsonage list Lemuel St of Wilmington Delaware to Willie A Rasin of Tala county. Also Vincent C Walker wed Miss Rite Woodman at the bride’s parents residence on Pennsylvania Avenue. Reverend officiants named J B Merritt and F B DuVal.
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Rasin
M. E. Parsonage
Tilgos
J. B. Merritt
Lemuel
Wilmington
Del
Misa Willie
Tala County
Walker
Woodman
Jane
Pentvania Avenue
F. B. DuVal
Vincent C. Walker
Rite
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