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Newspaper

Wilmington Daily Gazette

Location

Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1881

Page

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City Republicans Fight for Control in Brooklyn Meeting

In a heated Lincoln Club gathering, Bird and Higgins factions clash over nominating a City Executive Committee.chairs and votes spark near fights as supporters shout, adjourn, and reorganize naming a full committee and officers amid claims of unfair procedures.

Bird Lincoln Club Adams Building Dover Levi ©. Bird Anthony Higgins Republican Party Jurbaltlee Higgins Levi Furea H. F. Pickets First Ward Frederick l Samuel Bennett Thomas Cloud Harry Howard B.T. Bye Wai. Wheatley John T. Stroud Pickela Firet Pickels Bird Mescot William McCrea Jamea ‘Tucker Alexander Wilson Edward James Sumner Oes Il M. Ws Ward Wsehisenep Haven Milos Pers James HE Joseph Price Peter Kintons David Stephenson Edwin Patterson Alexander Mas Joseph CO. Dutton John Tillman John Williams Seventh Ward John W. Hawkins Thomas Rile Wil Nam Y. Swighett George Johnson Dante Hamilton W. B. Carty H. H. Cummins William H. Decker William Miller Frank Caldwell Elias W. Edwards Pacis Lawa James L. Hawkins Alfred Eaches Jobn Clough George ‘I. Hutton Lawrence Fisher Samuel Carter Esra Lukens Michael Oa Benjamin Y John Walker William Logan Benjamin Wright Frederick Buckmaster Vident Jacob Pusey William H. Brest Charlies Weston Henry Pincket James Keenan John G. Baker James Danby D. Duncan N.B. Morrison D. H B. Coyle Allen Smith James Price David Stevenson J. W. Hawkins W.H. Miller George T. Hatton E. Lukens Baying

Baltimore Fruit Market Sees Record Strawberry Crop Amid Warmer Weather

Baltimore dealers estimate the strawberry harvest as the largest ever, with up to 90 000 crates supply regionally and 600 quarts per crate at times. Prices ranged 3 to 8 cents per quart. cucumbers beans and early cabbage arrived freely depressing some prices while tomatoes held. Bananas and pineapples remained in demand and oranges and lemons sold for higher box prices. Meat farm sales noted in Kent County Delaware as well.

Baltimore Ing Marcela Serry Norfolk Paciora Aod Jomons Naasop Bay

Social Five Plan First Annual Picnic at Scheutzen Park

The Social Five announce their first annual picnic at Scheutzen Park this Saturday with Ritchie’s string band engaged for the event. Town residents are expected to attend.

Scheutzen Park Ritchie Ovena Town

Depot Plans Under Review for New City Building

Plans and specifications for a new two story depot are drawn and sent to New York for approval. It includes a radical room and telegraph office on the first floor, a president and superintendent’s room on the second, a surrounding porch, and a wing to be used as a restaurant. Lieutenant Jamar, of the 13th United States Saffay, is named subordinate colonel by Gov. Wilson amid talk of reorganizing military posts.

Wee New York Georgetown Inquirer One. F. Jamar United States Safa Ey Touisians State Military University Reuben D. Jamar E Md L. A. Wilson Washington William H. Vanderbilt Saathee Jodson We Wigionn Huntington Ball Ae Clerk Lockwood Geo Counuil Phila

Local notes and school board meeting clash in town

The Board of Education meets this evening as several incidents occur around McCullin and Fifth Streets. Officers identify a body found near Warren Harper as a local resident amid storm damage on Delaware Avenue.

Fullmers Fullmar's Pullmer'’s Fullmer Board of Education McCullin Fe Reading McCormick and Chambers Warren Harper Froot Market Atreata Delaware Avenue Delaware Wire Company Tan Seat Brandywine Seminary Mra. McNair

Death of an Old Lady in Brandywine Hundred

Mrs Nancy Miller died at her son in law Thomas B Vance home in Brandywine Hundred on the 7th age ninety five widow of Rol Miller a veteran of the war of 1812 Her husband served in E J DuPont company The old lady stayed mentally vigorous until death She was married twice both husbands named Andrew and Robert Miller not related.

Nancy Miller Thos. B. Vance Brandywine Hundred Rol Miller Cae E. J. DuPont Andrew Robert Miller

Engine House Relocated and New Shop Planned

The Bithe Water Witch Fire Company moved their engine house from Shipley Street above Fifth to James M. Bryan who will occupy it after October 1. They will immediately start building a new house on Sixth Street near Tatnall and a paint shop.

Bithe Water Witch Fire Company Shipley Street Fifth James M. Bryan Sixth Street Tatnall

Curious Rose Exhibited At Gazerrix Office

A city gentleman showed a half brown white rose with a bud growing through its center at Gazerrix office this morning. He had allowed the flower to grow until the bud bloomed but it was damaged by Friday’s storm.

Gazerrix

Will Graduate and Theses Scheduled for Lafayette College

James Wilson of Greenville will graduate at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania. A thesis will review the wrought iron truss bridge on the Lehigh Valley Railroad over the Delaware River at Easton.

James Wilson Greenville Lafayette College Lehigh Valley Delaware River Easton

Appointment of New Officer in Boond District

Patrick of the Second Ward was named policeman for the Boond District this morning in place of the former officer. Allmond bears the title as the new officer, and the change is reported as a routine appointment.

Patrick Ever Boond Beares Allmond Gett Very

The New Cable Link Between Europe and America

One half of the new transatlantic cable has been laid and rests on a buoy far east of Nova Scotia. When the Faraday returns from London with the remainder, the ends will be joined and the artery will soon pulse with continental life. The achievement is noted as a major milestone yet scarcely remarked today.

Europe America Nova Scotia Faraday London

Magnificent Grand Prix Duel Between Tristan and Foxhall

In Paris Bois de Boulogne crowds of up to a quarter million witnessed the Grand Prix as Tristan and Foxhall raced neck and neck to the finish. Foxhall, with Fordham in the saddle, edged ahead at the post amid cheers for the American win. Albion finished third in a tightly bunched field.

Tristan Foxhall Paris Bois de Boulogne Longchamps Grevy Albion Dublin Leon Royaumont Forum Casimir Scobell Fiddler

Failure in business and health lessons in peskills health

A compact reflection notes that business failure can be as severe as health issues and emphasizes the value of skills that preserve health, priced at 46 cents.

Locusts Repotred in Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois

Reports say locusts appeared in large numbers across Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois. Floods in western Pennsylvania subsided, rails and lines back in operation, but local roads remain impassable for days.

Kentucky Illinois Pennsylvania Judson P. Bradley Red Bank New Jersey Mra Bradley Andrew D. Robeson Obeson Hoonewell Kansas Mr. Robeson Cuttyhunk Atlantic Dock Brooklyn New York John Taylor Greensboro North Carolina Reimheimer Rockport Missouri

Bird opposes single nominee plan for mayor race

Levi O Bird urged a joint nominating conference to name a single mayoral candidate with pledges to unite both factions and share police duties if elected. He claimed Stone and McLear endorsed the idea but did not act. Separately, Old Swedes church marked its 183rd anniversary with services, a crowded exterior, and a sermon by Rev. James William Ashton.

Bird Gazette Levi O. Bird America Paris Eton Stone H. ©. McLear Baadens Trinity Chapel James William Ashton Philadelphia Maretha Martha

Foxhall Triumphs in Grand Prix de Paris Horse Race

Paris June 12 report shows Mr. J.B. Keen's American horse Foxhall won the Grand Prix de Paris with Albion Av Indiana revivalist placing second. The event notes reflect traditional attitudes on brides and social customs as part of the era's coverage.

Wpb Te Kgria Sopals Paris Parces France Austria Keene Foxball Longchampa Pamerics Foxhall Albion Tristan Odda Scobell Leon Forum Royauaunt Lon Fiddler Sally Foxjal Midni J.B. Keen Alfonso Ford Mr. J.B. Keen Foxhall Oe

Local Dress Goods Sale Cuts Prices at 12 Cents

Keunard & o. advertise heavy reductions in spring and summer dress goods at 12 cents. Solid colored and figured goods previously sold at 25 cents. The notice mentions the late Tom Scott who faced bankruptcy in 1873 and died in 1981 with an estate valued at $12,000,000.

Keunard & O Tom Scott

Well ing Houses at auction June sale on Seventh Street

Auction notice announces welling houses to be offered Saturday at 1 clock on Fourth street corner and East Seventh three story brick building with nine rooms. Part of the purchase price to be paid from mortgage proceeds and parceling of parcels listed for sale. Numerous building lots and real estate investments promoted as profitable compared to stock or securities.

Mary’s T. A. B. Pioneer Corps Oodlawn Beach Aucee Fourth Street East Seventh

Delaware Date Bonds Call Notice

Ambiguous text outlines bond call actions for the State of Delaware with dates surrounding July 1, 1861 and references to prior years. It mentions stopping interest accrual after the first day of July and lists various dated bonds and related orders observed by authorities.

Delaware

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