Garfield Campaign and Judge Black Letter Debate
A critical review of Judge Black's defensive letter defending Garfield notes inconsistencies with Garfield’s sworn testimony before the committee. The piece argues Black’s approach amounts to a confession and discusses the political fallout as the Poland Committee prepared its report. Rumors of Democratic nominating influence are warned against, while questioning if Garfield should withdraw amid bribery allegations.
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Herald
Black
Nore
Judes Black
Garfield
Blaine
Garrom
Letter
Mittee
Ames
Red
Lance
Credit Mobilier
Pacific Railroad
Jack
Garand
Sounel
Poland
Judge Black
Congress
Newark Letter 1880 Commencement and Local News
Mary Hendrickson, wife of Benjamin Hendrickson, dies at home of daughter Elizabeth Emmett. burial at M. E. Cemetery. Newark reports scarce vegetables, housing improvements, Telchester Beach excursion by the Chester steamer for the C. C. B. band, ditch cleaning by Town Commissioners, graduates and college commencement at Wesleyan Female College with speeches by Miss Annie L. Russell and Miss Abbie W. Dickerson, and notes on boarders and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Mary Hendrickson
Benjamin Hendrickson
Elizabeth Emmett
M. E
Penalty
M. E. Church
Chester
Telchester Beach
Sarah E. Mackey
Sallie Lamb
Blind Tom
Scheutzen Park
Wesleyan Female College
Opera House
Revs
Scott, Caldwell
Willitts
Tompkinson
D. W. Harlan
Enoch McCullough
North East
Fra Diavolo
Miss McCullough
Rhoades
F. Willits
Pelton
Del
Pearne
Annie L. Russell
Milton
Russell
J. M. Williams
Abbie W. Dickerson
Philadelphia
Colorado
United States Senate
Rosseau
Joan of Arc
France
Hanna Moore
Ame
Roland
Mrs. Browning
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Miss Dickerson
Mary Walkers
Susan B. Anthonys
Caldwell
Vital statistics report from national health board shows city death rates
The National Board of Health monthly report lists death rates per 1000 in cities. New Haven 60,000 population reports cholera infantum at higher levels than most. Philadelphia 14 deaths for the week ending June 12. Baltimore 60 deaths last week. St Louis reports none. Registrar E B Frazer notes varying city data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Health
Washington, D. C
New Haven
Conn
Philadelphia
Res
Stais
Baltimore
E. B. Frazer
Delaware Delegation Heads to Cincinnati Convention
Dr J Z Black Recorder Thomas Holcomb of New Castle and William Dean of Newark lead a Delaware contingent toward Cincinnati by rail to assemble with others for the convention. The note predicts increasing respectability as more members join tomorrow and the full delegation gathers in Ohio.
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Cincinnati
J.Z. Black
Thomas Holcomb
New Castle
William Dean
Newark
Wilmington
Ohio
Delaware
Dr. Bull
Baltimore
Second Day in Trotting Meets Tight Racing
The day brought improved track conditions and stronger fields. Kismet led the 2.40 class heat with Annie V breaking several times, while Bowers was warned for attempting to jostle. Kismet won the first heat. Annie V faded after a bold move in heat two. Bowers and Modoc followed in order with close finishes.
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Mes
Frank Bowers
Geoph
Annie V
Kismet
Modoc
Fittess
Aonie V
Modo
Sora
Cow Bayard
Ninger Baby
Sherman Morgas
Sherman Morgan
Morgan
Nigger Baby
WH Doble
Phila
A Pratt
Canterbury
Del
Joseph Quinn
Philadelphia
Anvie V
W Blekeley
Wilming- D
del Tite
Nigger Baty
Granville Gillespia
Dover
Mollie
Mr Irvin
Puila
Nigeor Baby
Race results and city council meeting in Wilmington 1880
Nigger Baby wins the second race in 2.36 as Sherman Morgan follows. The day also covers a regular city council meeting in Wilmington Delaware with contracts awarded for stone paving and water pipes, and a tax rate for 1880 set at 85 cents per $100 for city purposes.
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Sharpley
Orange
Tatnall
Davis & Bro
Water Committee
James Ferry
Bennett Street
Ny Or
Water Department
Wilmington & Northern Railroad Company
Madison Street
F. B. Sootpany
City Hall
Frederick City
Jesse Bingham
Adams Street
Second
Pleasant Streets
Chas, G. Rumford
Edward G. Bradford, Jr
Wm. A.yt
Monroe Street
Albert Thatcher
Sixth
Harrison
Jackson
Charles W. Weldin
Eighth
Broome
James Grant
Seventh
van Buren
James Lafferty
Aaro
Ceones
Wealth and corruption critique in political letters
A letter in The Gazette argues that figures like Bayard Randall Garfield and Tilden show public servants can become modestly wealthy or poor depending on integrity. It denounces campaign influence and calls voters to judge at the ballot box, referencing Crédit Mobilier, Pacific Railways and political figures to urge reform.
Indiana Republicans nominate Porter for Governor
A report from Syracuse says Governor Seymour will accept a Presidential nomination. The Indiana Republican Convention nominated Albert G. Porter for Governor and left other state leaders for Cincinnati. Tammany leaders and Tilden delegates also traveled to Cincinnati. The Arkansas Greenback and Prohibition conventions met. Neal Dow named for President and A M Thompson for Vice President. General Hartrauft named Active Collector of Customs for Philadelphia. Census figures show Washington population about 140000 and DC 172000, up 40000 in ten years. Sitting Bull surrender noted: 585 Sioux at Fort Keogh.
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Indiana
Albert G. Porter
Syracuse
N. Y
Cincinnati
Seymour
Uinennati
Kelly
Dorsheimer
Augustus Schell
Belwont
General Hartrauft
Philadelphia
Scueedh Tulton
Washington
District of Columbia
District
War Department
General Whipple
Chicago
Sitting Bull
Fort Keogh
Democratic voters urged to support Sheriff nominee Lynch
A local notice cheers Purnell J. Lynch as Democratic sheriff candidate and thanks supporters in Wilmington while criticizing Republican attacks and defending Sun disclosures on General Garfield. It notes water project progress and health board actions improving city water quality.
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New Castle
Purnal J. Lynch
Sun
Gen. Gareld
Rene Pepe
General Garfield
Gen. Garfield
Board of Health
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Black Sala
Geneld
Newark Letter
Wesleyan
Danbury, Conn
Warner'abate Norvine
City Council
Parick Carberry
Samuel Crothers
John C. Lavery
McMenamin
McGlinchey
Sycamore
Jackson Streets
Morris Taylor
Erris Taylor
Alvan Allen
U. A. Ropyry
IDERS
Wm J. Maxwell
John Hunt
Adams & Brother
Josiah McCall
W. Hollingsworth
Wm. H. Myers
A. Walton
F. Ware
Howard Ogle
James & Webb
A. R Bacon
John Guthrie
the Gazette
Thinking People of America
Merchant’s
Fourth Street
Chilren
Republican Party
T F Bayard
Louisiana
Kellogg
Boas Shepherd
Joyce, Avery & Co
Dor
Finn Jall
Sam
Wheeler
United States
Tme
Grant
Alliaude Hayes
Sam Tilden
Bayard
Hendricks
Randall
Tildep
Wolfax
Babcock
Balloap
Ww. G. T
Thomas Ford
Eee Co
Eae Tiexselao Edge Neripe Fairfax Ko
U. A
Columbia
Pauhington
Ae An
Setibary NS Savings Bank
Tore
Areas
Ealart
Liasilitiea
Mount Due
Urplus and Guarantee Fund
Patie
Lafayette
Ainte Street
Phsagas
Cantle County
Bilmington
Mia Townsend
Wood
Beglal
Patrick Mom
Et ‘Bamael V
Grace Arine Weiser
Denkoene
Epenia
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