24 Jun 1880
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Newspaper
Wilmington Daily Gazette
Location
Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1880
Page
1
The piece surveys presidential prospects, noting James A. Bayist and the Republican discussants in New York and Philadelphia. It describes party battles ahead of a 1908 election, with hints of shifting support and looming campaigns as reports from major dailies unfold.
A jagged extract traces names and fragments from local civic and social life. Mentions include Whiteley senior figures, various clubs, parades, and a Tulsa game note, with scattered references to venues, people, and a 1980 date. The text shows garbled names, places, and events, offering a snapshot of a now unclear page.
The Cincinnati gathered Democratic delegates report on the first ballot results with Hancock leading Bayard Payne and Thurman amid debates on credentials. The convention adjourns to resume today as the platform and nominations are weighed amid calls for unity and reform.
Gov Stevenson speaks to the National Democratic Convention in Cincinnati after the Permanent Organization report is adopted. He thanks Kentucky’s stalwart voters, defends constitutional liberty, and lauds Tilden and Hendricks for accepting high offices without violence.
The 1870 figure stood at 30 841 and now the Wilmington census team estimates the city’s population at about 42 500 with ward breakdowns readied by Supervisor Whiteley. Returns from county districts still pending, with final totals to be sent to Washington soon.
West Chester Local News reports a two day effort by a P W B gang led by L Grimes to lower and raise depot platforms to fit the new P W&B cars. New engines and yellow upholstered passenger cars drew public interest as upgrades proceed toward July rollout and broader platform changes.
Wilmington residents passed a tense evening awaiting the Convention’s ballot results with Delaware Senator Bayard central in dispatches. Bayard remained in his Philadelphia Avenue office earlier, then returned home after receiving news on the first ballot and the Constanta proceedings. In Cecil county Maryland, Woodlawn camp meeting plans a temperance focus on the first Friday with speeches and a Local Option push. A committee led by Rev. N. M. Browne and others will arrange speakers and actions.
Alex H Laws, inspector of Coal Oil, totals 46 480 barrels for the period since July with monthly figures and 440 gallons condemned. Entries list July 3 120 gallons and other dates with ownership by A D Vandever, plus multiple monthly totals from July to April. Several local notices follow including fines for abusive language and assault. Community notices mention Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup and Opium avoidance. Local Masons and a preaching schedule are noted.
The Cincinnati second edition reports Hancock leading on the second ballot with gains from New York and Illinois and expected nomination. The convention opened with cheers as bands played, Ohio and Indiana favored Hancock, and New York shifted to Randall before late changes pushed Hancock to the brink of nomination.
Trustees of Wesleyan University Hartford Conn elected Rev J W Beach as president. George J Reney president of Metropolitan Bank of New York donated 20000 to the college endowment, joining prior gifts totaling five hundred thousand dollars. The report notes other local items including a lobster shipment from Halifax and a statewide Maine Republican convention renomination, plus a San Pablo powder works blast with no fatalities and early peaches shipped from Canterbury to Philadelphia.
The Young People's Association of Olivet Church plans an excursion to Atlantic City next Wednesday June 30th. Tickets cost 1.25 dollars and guarantee a seaside trip and return. Excursionists depart from French street foot at 6:20 a.m. aboard the steamer Felton to Camden, then by train to Atlantic City.
A large funeral for Frank P Moody was held this morning from his mother's residence at 805 West Fourth Street. The service included a silver mounted burial casket and Catholic rites at St. Patrick’s Church. Relatives invited to attend.
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