Declamation Event Highlights at Wilmington Meeting
A detailed report describes a Wilmington declamation program with numerous performances by local residents. Speakers include William T. Tihan and Julia Key, with selections such as The Fire and The Marriage of Santa Claus, drawing strong audience applause. The event ends with plans for a follow up next Wednesday, noting high praise for participants and no defects in delivery.
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Mr. Talat
Lafayette
Orion T. Canton
W. Blandy
Ian
Julia Key
William du Harmet
Santa Claus
Biel
Anne M. Miggett
Louis L. Curtis Etter
Immins
Racias
Polk
F. Williams
Victor Woolley
Linke
C. Hearne
J. Bernard Cash
Mink
Armitage Evans
Igs
John G. Gray
Mary M. Janvier
Charles
W. Cullen
Sue Vers
WW. Ewing
Ewing
City's Filth and its Disposal in a Practical 96
A lengthy debate argues waste products can fertilize soil and benefit health. The writer condemns filth and urges using manure and guano-like byproducts to enrich land, reduce disease, and boost food supplies, citing Rome and Paris as warnings while lamenting public drains. Also reports brief obituaries and a hospital incident involving Vers Bingham.
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Gulf
Etna World
France
Honger
Paris
Rome
Liebig
Italy
Sardinia
Africa
Romie
Culouca
Frazer
Lightning Destroys Barn and Wrecks Nearby House
A 5 pm thunderstorm near Mertztown struck Henry Benfield’s ore mine stable on land owned by Charles Folk, killing twelve horses and causing about 4000 dollars in damage with no insurance. Nearby West Chester reported a bolt damaging Mrs. General Cuore Wall’s home, shattering plaster and cracking windows but injuring no one.
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Bravixe
Henry Benfield
Charles Folk
Mertztown
West Carston
Cuore A. Wall
Te. McCall
Manelon House
Pigeons From Northampton Start Long Inter-State Flight
Samuel P Hetts releases six carrier pigeons from a Market and King street location bound for Wilmington. The birds owned by E Damon of Damon Nassau Fabric Co Northampton entered in the Inter-State race under the Atlantic Federation of Homing Pigeon Societies. Betts will care for them in Wilmington and relays times back to Damon. Flight to Wilmington is about 238 miles with an expected arrival around 1.30 or 2 o'clock today. Previous trial Philadelphia to Northampton covered 210 miles in 5 hours 16 minutes.
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Winningtom
Samuel P. Hetts
Market
King
Twelfth
Piasent
E. ©. Damon
Damon Nassau Fabric Company
Northampton
Main
Atlantic Federation of Homing Pigeon Societies
H. Richardson
Green Island
Albany County
Damon
CIA
Wilmington
Betts
Wilhington
Philadelphia
Three Counties Report Large Shoo Factory and Local News
Delaware City and Smyrna dispatches describe a new large shoe factory plan, local improvements by the Board of Health, and community notes. Mentions of Frank Hull's railroad appointment, eye surgeries by Dr Keyser, and social events include a serenading band and marriages plans. Reports on health, weather, and growing housing demand accompany local concerns about a contentious Hockestin Hall license revocation.
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Delaware City
Smyrna
Congres noreRDAY senate action and banking debates
In the Senate a debate on a bill to exempt National Bank attachments and injunctions with amendments failed. Discussion covered note circulation, bank costs, and three Republican votes against a Beck amendment. House proceedings included river and harbor items, military academy funding, and a joint resolution for Arctic exploration funding.
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Norerday
Senate
Benute
National Bank
Davie
Adattiunee
Dawes
Miller
California
Mitchell
Beck
Miss Miler
Southern Pacific
Blair
Commerce Committee
Military Academy
Lady Franklin Bay
Port Barrow
Alaska
New Castle June 17 highlights from the Delaware railport scene
Harry H. George handles berry crate assorting and unloading for the Delaware railroad at New Castle. The Tallapoosa arrives from Portsmouth to Portloagas Island while I. K. Reeves serves as assistant chief engineer. The Fern replaces Arbutus as buoy boat on the Delaware. Street cleaning improves appearance and health. The Methodist strawberry festival is in the old Court House. Kernell Brothers bring Muldoon’s Piano from Philadelphia with reserved seats selling fast. Richard Dobbins plans a new 450-worker shoe factory opposite Riverside Rolling Mill, attracted by 10-year tax relief and Dobbinvilla land. Old ditch along the railroad is being filled after pressure to clean up. Heptasy residue noted as a venelate. Local lodge officers listed with Archon H. Borie and Rev. C. S. Spencer among others.
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Heywood
Deeer Cullen
Charles Canes
Cullen
Georgetown
Florida
Frank Hull
Amao
Hull
Carpenter
Board of Health
David Melson
George Piper
Nellie Moore
Moore
L. D. Keyser
Wills Eye Hospital
Philadelphia
State Medical Society
Rehoboth
New Castle
Harry H. George
Delaware Railroad
Portamouth
Loagas Island
I . K. Reeves
Fern
Arbutus
Delaware
Old Court House
Kernell Brothers
Muldoon
Walnut Street
Our City
Richard Dobbins
Riverside Rolling Mill
Dobbins
Dobbinvilla
Gazette
Atar
Archon
H. Borie
Rev. C
Spencer
Martin
R. A. Guy
K.P. Janvier
J. W. Colman
Ire D. Lunt
J. J. Black
Middletown Children’s Day delayed due to church dedication
Special correspondence reports Children’s Day postponed from last Sunday to tomorrow June 18 in Middletown. A grand M. E. church decoration with flowers and birds is planned. Harvests near. wheat and corn prospects mixed with late ripening. Some peach reliance noted. farmers adjust plans to ensure year’s accounts. Town gutters on Railroad avenue being relaid for drainage amid nuisance washed away by garbage. Nearby notes include cattle movements to Philadelphia markets and local sales.
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Blackormp
Blackbird Hundred
Mill
I. G. Coline
J. Bennett
W. F A. Money
Z. Hill
Mippierowy
Det
M. E
Imington
Middletown
Railroad Avenue
A Condemned Man Ends His Life In Cell
Andrew Proutsch, condemned for the Carroll County murder of Jacob Lockman, killed himself in his cell at the Almehouse after his wife allegedly supplied a knife and razor. Guards found him with his throat cut and eyes bandaged, a broken board concealing a hidden razor, and a razor and knife nearby as proof. A Canadian steamer that grounded at Halifax harbor was floated yesterday.
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Baltrimore
Andrew Proutsch
Carroll County
Jacob Lockman
Toxlay
Westminster
Hong
Proutsch
Rezor
Proutech
National Capital Briefs On Navy Reform And Nominations
In Washington June, reports say the Sundry Civil bill will go to the House next week. It may allocate $1,000,000 to finish monitors on the stocks and reorganize the navy, including abolition of commodore rank. Tarif Commission nominees were named, with William McMahon of New York and Alexander Boteler of Virginia to vacancies, William Hayes of Massachusetts named chairman. The President sent full nominations to the Senate for registrar and election posts in Utah, including A. S. Paddock of Nebraska and J. R. Pettigrew of Arkansas. Government directors for the Union Pacific were appointed, and the French ministers Reagan and Oatrey moved in Washington. A late delivery timetable for messages may extend to ten oclock at night.
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National
W. Ton
William McMahon
New York
Alexander Kt. Boteler
Arka
Union Pacific
Robert H. Baker
Wisconsin
George G. Maven
Nese
EB. Spencer
Alabama
Watson Parrish
Nebraska
Isaac H. Bromley
Washington
Arrangi
Exiled events and restless talk spill into a mid Atlantic brief
A composite summary from the era reports European tensions, naval movements, and inquiries into a conference on Egyptian affairs. Dispatches note Rear Admiral Nicholson aboard U S steamers Lancaster and steamers heading to Alexandria, with Paris papers hinting at powers pressing Turkey to join a conference. Weather notes and local crime summaries accompany reports of executions and disasters across several states.
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Hai
Ouro
Salen
Teming Ma Mesare
Ataon
Nichol
Hary
Grittin
Thompson
Frazier
Aia Newlin
Conner
Hherme
Caltowl
Paget
Times
Alexandria
Paris
Constantinople
Toner
Porte
Spain
Turkey
Nicholaon
United States
Lancaster
Gibraltar
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Democratic County Meeting
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