Garfield Denial Figures in Credit Mobilier Probe
Fragmented notes recount Gen. Garfield denying any stock or dividends in the Credit Mobilier affair during 1872 hearings. Other evidence shows Ames testimony on loans and dividends, with ongoing committee examination and related political reactions.
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York
Garfield
Credit Mobilier
Garfeld
Heimme Felter
Jon
Repre
Union Pacific Railroad
Dykes Ames
Garis
Field
Ames
Rjeld Buck
Hima
V Committee
Mymes
Cette Grarfield
Ajciier
General Chester A. Arthur Nominated For Vice President
Yesterday in Chicago delegates and galleries pressed for leadership as New York’s General Woodford nominated Chester A. Arthur for vice president. The roll of states moved slowly, many states seconding or pledging for Arthur, and the convention adjourned after a unanimous nomination and thanks to officers. General Garfield later emerged as the nominee for president, with a long career from Ohio craftsman to state senator, Confederate war officer, congressman, and party leader.
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Chaster A. Arthur
Curcaco
New York
North Carolina
Woodford
Chester A. Arthur
Ohio
Empire
Dennison
Kilpatrick
New Jersey
Emory A. Stoors
Illinois
Arthur
Lynch
B. K. Bruce
Dorsey
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
New Yorker
Washburne
Maynard BC Jewell
Bruce
Republican Party
Chicago
Garfield
Ben Harrison
Indiana
Ho, McCrary
Iowa
Hayes
E. J Davis
Texas
Hartranft
Senator Conkling
Blaine
Grant
Willingtton
Gazette
Hf. F. Pickels
Republican State Central Committee
Connecticut
Woodland
New
House of Representatives
U. S
Higgins
Stewart L. Woodford
Delaware
Arthur L
E. T. Warner
Thompson
Pyle
Blane
Chester A Arthur and His Path to the Vice Presidency
General Chester A. Arthur, son of a Presbyterian clergyman born near Albany, rose from a New York lawyer to abolitionist prominence in the Lemmon case of 1852. He served as engineer and quartermaster in New York, helped defend harbor defenses, and shaped party politics as a key Republican figure and future vice presidential candidate.
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Chester A. Arthur
Albany County
New York
Union College
New York City
Lemmon
Court of Appeals
General Arthur
Morgana
Dickinson
Andrew Johnson
Port of
Grant
Thomas Murphy
Hayes
Ife
Custom House
Coukling
Republican Party
Republican State Committee
Warning to Young Women in Metz Deception Case
A Metz appeals court acquits Fraulein Catharine Mahl who altered her birth year on a registry to mislead a fiancé. German law requires birth certificates at marriage, and a registrar’s discovery of the forgery led to a conviction for falsifying a public document, though the higher court found no intent to commit a crime.
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New York
Metz
Pays Messin
Marshal Buzaine
Himeel
Jova
Germany
Fraulein Catherne Mahl
al’Metz
Mourning Rites for King and Belle at Court
A terse post on royal mourning outlines sorrow for the king and queen, noting a coming crown and the somber mood at the court as officials respond to the loss and prepare messages of succession.
Annual Meeting in Dover Electing Officers and Business
The Delaware State Medical Society held its annual meeting in Dover with papers on Rest for Women and proper eye use. Officers were elected headed by President Dr. E. Dawson. numerous censors and delegates named for the National and Pennsylvania societies. Miss Josephine R. White became the first woman admitted as a member. The session adjourned to meet in Dover on June 5 next year.
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Dover
Delaware State Medical Society
J. K. Kane
Wilmington
J. Read J. McKay
Ir. L. P. Bush
BE. Dawson
Claymont
D. W. Maull
J. W. Sharp
Camen
G. W. Marshall
Milford
New Castle County
Lesley
West
Read J. McKay
Irving
Vallandigham
Kentopine
T. Collins
J. H. Wilson
A. Ee
Sussex County
R.G. Ellegood
C.H. Richards
David H. Hall
National Society
L. P. Bush
J A. Draper
Howard Ogie
Swithin Chandler
Cahall
D. Mustard
J. Burton
J.J. Black
Swithie Chandler
Howard
Kent County
I. W
L. A. H. Phen . Cooper
F. G. Enos
B. L. Lewis
Tomlinson
J. W. Marsh
J. A. Hopkins
C. H. Richards
Hugh Martin
Society
E. C. Dunning
Josephine R. White
Enos
Belville
New Castile
White
Wesleyan Female College
Women's Medical College
Atkins
National Medical Society
Hearns
Pennsylvania State Society
State Board of Health
Fire at Oxford destroys stable and dwelling
A Monday evening fire at Oxford Pennsylvania destroyed a stable owned by Dr J K McKissick and a frame house owned by Mrs Maggie Hill in the city. The local hose failed and the borough’s only fire company could do nothing though residents saved surrounding property with bucket water. Officials suspect arson.
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Oxford
J. K. McKissick
Maggie Hill
Robert Connelly
W. W. Colley Returns Home in Improved Health
After a period of illness, W. W. Colley a longtime conductor for the P. W. B. R. left Florida to return north. He arrived by mail train and was greeted at the depot by many friends who were glad to see him in improved health.
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W. W. Colley
Florida
Arrival of Leander F. Riddle in New York
The remains of Leander F. Riddle, who died in Nice France on May 17, arrived in New York this morning at eight from Havre aboard the steamer France. The corpse is expected to reach the city this afternoon via the New York and Washington Express.
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New York
Leander F. Riddle
Nice
France
Tce
Havre
Washington Express
Sprinkler Breaks Down, Dust Affects Water Street
A street sprinkler malfunctioned this morning on Water Street between King and French, spilling debris and causing dust on Fourth and French streets while repairs are made. Residents will endure dust until the device is repaired.
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W. H. Bacon
King
French Streets
Fourth
Garfield Nomination Receives Tepid Republican Support in Chicago
The second edition reports mixed reactions among Delaware Republicans to the Garfield nomination at Chicago. Blaine supporters found some comfort in a Blaine-led ticket, while others express preference for Washburne or Woodford. Delaware backed Blaine previously and remains cautious about Garfield’s strength nationally.
On to Cincinnati at Reduced Rate for GO Attendees
Citizens may travel to the National Democratic Convention in Cincinnati on ten day excursion tickets for 18 dollars. The Jefferson Democratic Club considered sending a group but dropped the plan. J C Farra, club secretary, secured rail rates from several lines and urges Delaware residents to join the delegation to visit the Queen City of the West while rates last.
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Cincinnati
Jefferson Democratic Club
J. C. Farra
Farra
Delaware
Pennsylvania Pharmaceutical Association Holds Allentown Meeting
The Pennsylvanian Pharmaceutical Association met yesterday in Allentown with a large attendance. Fifty new members were elected, and an address of welcome was delivered by May or Martin.
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Penn. Pharmaceutical Association
Allentown
Martin
Walcome
Penn.Board of Agriculture
Gettysburg
Hoyt
Oil Paintings Auction At McCann Gallery In Philadelphia
A rich oil painting collection exhibited at Thomas Sale 807 Market Street Philadelphia offers works from noted European and American artists. Bids rise to high values as paintings sell without reserve, with sale starting tomorrow at 7 30 pm and continuing until all are sold. Queen Victoria’s reign and age are noted alongside drought reports near Petersburg, and a marriage announcement Cummins to Mary A. Grandall Wilmington Delaware are included in the notice.
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Exhibi
Thomas Sale
Market Street
McCann
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Europe
DUNNING ERASMUS C M D dies in city
Dunning Erasmus C M Died in this city on the 7th inet friends invited to funeral at Saint Andrew's Church Friday at 4 30 o'clock interment Wilmington and Brandywine Cemeteries Also notice of Townsend death and family funeral details Chris Apple and estate sale info for Isabella Chambers estate at Rising Sun Road near Kennett Pike sale Thursday June 17 1880 at 7 PM Auctioneers listed
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D Dunning
Erasmus C. Dunning
Andrews Church
Wilmington
Brandywine
Townsend
Thie City
Rabgooe
French Street
Risinman
Dakoats Bauke
Christiana
Register
New Castle County
Daniel Parra
Osborn Bolt
New Castle
Cainty
Rittan
B. C. Biggs
Register's Order Auction at Market Street Institute
An order directs opening day and evening auction at the Auction Room of Thos M Ogle 807 Market Street Institute Building to be sold.
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Thos. M. Ogle
Market Street
Institute Building
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Gane
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Treasury
Ajeid
Sherman
Los
Winer
Loval Lines
Hilmer
Pullmver's
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Dove Metusker
W. 2d Street
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James Abraham Garfield
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Ohio Canal
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Mr. Garfield
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Don Carlos Buell
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Marshall
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Delaware Railroad
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Meleh Stree Heater
R. H. Cummins
Mary A. Grandall
Luan
Geo. Townsend
Edge Woore
Roper
Pes Sale
Max Jimi
Traiary
Aniel Parka
Nistrator
the Art Gallery
Chestnutree Street
Jja-8t
Thomas M. Ogle
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