Wilmington Post Office spending exposed in 1870s era critique
The piece recounts charges against the Post Office Department by Hon. Mr. Blackburn of Kentucky, praising Postmaster General James for exposing extravagance and saving about 800,000 annually. It hints at broader reform and questions other departments' spending while noting Southern cotton industry progress and census data on Delaware news pricing.
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Cora
Hayen
Grant
Jamen
Garfield
Post Office Department
Blackburn
Brady
Dorsey
James
New York Herald
New Bright Times
Milla
New England
United
England
South
New Engle
Levy Court debate orders 100000 loan at four percent
The New Castle County Levy Court met in adjourned session to discuss authorizing the county treasurer to borrow 100000 dollars at 4 percent to cover floating debt and anticipated expenses linked to the county seat move. A committee was appointed to oversee bids, issue certificates of indebtedness, and allocate 10000 dollars for fund liquidation.
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Levy
New Castle County
New Ussue
Bright
Ube
Koyen
Vaid
Poe
Guistamhog Juan
River Road Routes Spell Out Riverfront Changes
City officials toured proposed riverfront routes yesterday starting from Seventh Street. Jackson & Sharp protested opening Seventh Street, citing risk to shipyard land and timber storage. Officials examined wharf sites, a dredging operation, and a surge of strawberry shipments while planning bridge, tramway, and road connections to the river.
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Seventh Street
Jackson & Sharp Somsparks
Cornell
Job H. Jackson
Jackson & Sharp Company
Connell
Marsh Road
Mesdowa
Eleventh Street
Lighthousec Road
Apent
Fourth Street
National
Uberry Island
David B. Sueith
Ninth Ward
Anu
Christiana Ayenue
Lucas Ulrich
George Abvle
Lucas Alrichs
B. Qultan
Naetional Dredging Company
Kirkland
Gronnell
Visit to the Tomb of William Penn Founder of Pennsylvania
An 1881 Lonpoy account describes the tomb site of William Penn as a simple grave yard with few headstones. A Friends meeting debated the idea of moving Penn's bones, but a unanimous resolution opposed any disturbance. Committees were formed to ensure no graves are touched, in line with Colonel Stuart’s lineage and respect for the Penn resting place.
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Pennsylvania
Lonpoy
Friends of the District
William Penn
Dr. King
Baltimore
J. C. Thorn
Amos Hains
New York
William Pene
Noasign
William Peon
Penn
Issac Pennington
Gullelma Maria
Sue
L Spuke
Penu
Stuart
Charles II
K. Littishey
Newport Pagnell
Jake Kuching
Browntown
Liston
Gret
Jorian
Times
Philadelphia Tentons and Lottery Scheme In New York
A reader details a scheme involving Philadelphians and two men, Alexander Peyer and A. Bander, buying tickets in New York for the Louisiana State Lottery. They allegedly paid $1250 each for a share of ticket 76071 tied to the April drawing and planned to spend winnings in Philadelphia. The ad notes a grand semi annual drawing on June 6 with prizes surpassing $100.
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Alexander Peyer
A. Bander
M. A. Dauphin
Broad
New York City
Arenny
Werne Weil
Louisians
Eac
Bes
Hite Bousss
Philadelpia
le Beauregard
Karly
Moonlight Excursion By Rosebud J Assembly On Ship Felton
The Rosebud J Assembly announces its first annual moonlight excursion down the bay on the steamer 8 M Felton. The trip departs French Street Wharf at 7 30 Friday evening July 15. Committees promise a pleasant outing with tickets for the round trip at 50 cents.
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Rosebud J Assembly
Felton
French Street Wharf
City Council Special Meeting Failed Over Quorum
A special City Council meeting intended to fix the tax rate for the fiscal year could not transact any business due to lack of a quorum. The meeting was called and scheduled but could not proceed as planned.
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Ity Council
Shasta Baan
Washington Lodge marks seventy fifth anniversary celebration
Seventy five year celebration of Washington Lodge No. 1 A A S R A R A F with members and wives attending at 9 pm. Banquet followed with tea cream cakes fruit and a collation. Past James P. Hayes presented a Masonic apron once owned by David Koplogute with a Lafayette badge. Master David W. Shockley received remarks from EB B Prager R C Fraim Joseph H. Miller and others.
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Washington Lodge
James P. Hayes
Logis Masonic
David
Kidney Wort and Its Claim to Cleanse the Body
The article extols Kidney Wort as a remedy to cleanse the kidneys and purify the whole system, arguing the kidneys act as nature's sluice-way. It asserts the product clears sand and gravel, improves both dry and liquid wastes, and supports general vitality.
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Zion's Herald
Gould on Mexican railways and a looming financial crisis
A Rochester Herald fragment records Jay Gould saying he favors standard gauge and warns the U S faces a serious financial crisis from railway mania. He notes no means to curb the craze and predicts broad investment will flow from big schemes. The piece also mentions a Utah resident's lectures on the subject.
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St. Louis
Jay Gould
Mexico
Grant
Lareda
Mr. Gould
Utah
The
Rochester Herald
Electric Railway tale and local court notes
Beucin reports a horse struck by electric current on the railway and another horse shocked into a wild gallop. In mayoral hearings, Charles Miller faces assault charges for threatening his father in law, with $3 and costs and $200 bail set. another drunk case closes the record.
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Beucin
Pollces
Charles Miller
Julo L. Richardson
Paris Subventioned Theatres Budget Reveals Subsidies
An official report on the Fine Arts Budget details Paris subsidized theatres: Opera 160000, Theatre Francais 480000, Odeon 000, Opera Comique 60. In 1880 the Theatre Francais welcomed excess crowds, free performances at the Odeon showed mixed success, Opera faced a $3000 loss on about 800000 expenditure, while Theatre Francais balanced with subsidy funds.
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Fine Arts
Paris
le Opera
Theatre Francais
Odeon
Opera Comique
Ives
Fragmentary note on a young lady and a cure ad
A damaged fragment mentions a young lady remarking she would die from consumption if she had taken syrup of tar wild cherry and horehound in November last. It suggests a prior use of a medicinal remedy and contains garbled, uncertain wording. The text resembles a stray quotation about sad words and a medical claim.
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Bere
Local notes and civic updates from Fullmers and city
Local items report clams and oysters served at Fullmer's, clam soup celebrated, and seven hundred carloads of strawberries shipped via the Delaware railroad. City meetings include the Levy Court and Board of Health, with the Firemen’s Convention meeting again tonight. A three masted schooner carried lumber up the Christiana, and Washington Lodge marks its seventy fifth anniversary. Secretary Windom comments on the Conkling dispute, Senate confirmation of Robertson, and Navy/Patronage issues at the New York Custom House.
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Fullmers
Fullmer’s
Fullmer's
Fullmer
Levy Court
Board of Health
Delaware
Christiana
Washington Lodge
St. Paul
Windem Aaid
Conkling
Robertson
Senate
United States
Bis
New York Custom House
Secetary
Sunday School Excursion by the Clyde to Cape May
The Sunday School of the First Presbyterian Church plans a boat excursion from Ponti oreet wharf aboard the Clyde to Woodsen Benak with about eight hundred on board. Tickets cost 60 cents for adults and children, and the trip will feature music and a concert.
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Banday
M. Fefton
Begimoms
Deeer
Notice of Election From Delaware Authorities
A fragmented notice references an act authorizing an election process in Philadelphia area districts. It names voters, districts, and designated officers, noting eligibility and procedural steps for casting ballots, with dates and sections cited but text remains garbled and incomplete.
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Wilmington
Enteuresroomdyolama Matter. Ae
Newsport
Nevada
Finanes Committee
Iscena
Wrrang
Pepee
Atwood Weldin
O' Neill
Aaron Smith
Waldin
Weldin
Philadelphia
Antes
Jobo P
Henry Verdin
Delaware Breakwater
Tucker
Theicouse
I Joho P. Verden
Charles BP. Skel
Mears
Verdin
Lowes
Tobado
Aplod & W
Yeaterday
Jorey City
Boston
Adams Express
Willington
Hall
Avrup Bendy
Edmond Provost
William Kyne
Batitude
Mer Ondante
Weamla, Jr
Triamphale Staton
Manta Y Gould
Hho Marc
Cena
Bessie Thompeon
Nellia Lichtea
Winsee Racalley
Inie Green
Wallaca
Lillie Lichtenstein
Kenney
Alter Martin
Piali
Cricket Polkta
Pero
Beri
Botus
Administrator's Base
John T. Wilson
William Wilton
Nale
Middietown
Appoquinmink Hundred
Warwick
Lownsend
Pear the Diard
Mary
Wilsoo's Corner
Townsend
Sassafras
Calliornia
Blackbird
Wilson
Charles B. Lore
Philadet
Philadelphia Tentons
Dr. Kline
Ature
George W. Leonard
Memorial Presbyterian Cuurch
Joseph Smith
Brigham
Young
Jesus
George Washington
Miss Haking
Peré Hyacinthe
Pere Hyacinthe
America
Mme. Lomon
Chu
New Orleans
Dr. Bell
Main Direct
Ceeeral News
Society of the Army of the Potomac
Hartford
Connecticut
Montreal
Bt. Lawrence
Connellyville
Armales Ole
Tan Sabgath Sorool
First Presbyterian
Borne Ness
Nathan Sone Veaden
A. Dy
Sean Wi
Luis
Ane Daas
Hobie J
the Gazette
Market Street
Dex
Evsut Desurer
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