24 Jun 1882
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Newspaper
Wilmington Daily Gazette
Location
Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1882
Page
1
Professor Leeds reports mixed results from Brandywine water samples. An analysis shows one site near Rockland dam near Philadelphia remains possibly purer than others while downstream waste from Mills and breweries raises concerns about water quality and public health.
A Delaware Republican meeting at a Hanover town venue featured mixed race and crowd dynamics with dinner at the Capital Hotel hosted by Daniel P. Hamilton. Hanover Church trustees discussed roof repairs and improved finances as a local incident involved a domestic dispute at City Hall. The piece also notes a Hanover Sunday excursion to Sea Breeze, restaurant changes at the P W B station, a relocation notice for William H. Thompson, and President Arthur’s Washington trip for a Potomac fishing day.
A letter from Vox Niganorum denounces Harry Victory for suggesting rewards to Black voters and urges fair treatment. It argues Black residents deserve more than crumbs and calls for appointments beyond menial police work, warning against perpetual control by party leaders.
Report from Eyeventh street Vasillostroff notes 32 arrests including Gratebwekl sought for seven years as a terrorist chief. An officer and a Hussar major were seized, with a rendezvous keeper revealing operatives. They fought to trigger cave dynamos but a woman intervened. General Orzeroski named head of empire central military police. a minister of police plan abandoned. News also cites a Moscow printing secret and Vanderbilt’s possible stake in the S Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba Railroad, with $1 to $4 million speculation and Canadian Pacific skepticism.
Mrs Frances Hodgson Burnett pursues a new play. Col W C Fountain of Dover visited yesterday. Senator Windom, once a small town tailor in Ohio, figures in society chatter. A B Merrett returns from Tot Springs Arkansas. J H W Adams sails for Europe July 18 with wife. Mrs Julia Ward Howe and Miss Maude occupy a summer cottage at Portsmouth. Bosom of public figures include Bishop Becker bound for Ocean City Maryland for health. Lieutenant J W Danenhower to give limited lectures if health permits. Mrs Anna S Stephens renowned author and works discussed in New York circles. Senator Bayard urges monumental column to Mecklenburg patriots of 1775 in Charlotte. Jefferson Davis withdraws invitation to lecture in Anta Georgia due to feeble health.
From Lower Sussex a New Castle correspondent reports on Smyrna Delaware happenings. Major John Borden dies at Greenwood after long residence. Ta Ishi served as Register of Wills and sought state offices. local politics mark his passing with a reception at his home.
The Rev. R. Moffat Neil, formerly in Williamsburg First Presbyterian, is found to use forged credentials dating to 1873. Investigations trace him through churches in Massachusetts, Burlington Vermont, Iowa, and Billrica, with authorities labeling him guilty of forging ordination papers.
Reports from the Atlantic region describe canal work near Lake Dora with a deeper outlet revealing a dark brown sandstone wall and a sand mound suggesting a submerged city or fortification older than any Florida find. Curiously shaped blocks and a five and a half inch flint spearhead were recovered during dredging.
Special corresp reports Lunt’s pile driver heads to Christine for pile driving on two new bridges by the Fake Moor Iron Co. Heptasophs initiate three in a growing lodge. Wai Black from New York visits town. Sons of Veterans plan July excursion to Silver Grove. Gildea from New York works on crib and sheathing. Kernel Brothers present Muldoon’s Pick at Opera House to a pleased crowd. Crates trade averages 40 cars daily.
Special eeerroeqitence notes Hoffecker canning plant turning out about 3,000 cans daily while Hardcastle & Jones enlarge drying house at Clayton. Schudy & Catts install a new stave cutter at G W & 8 Taylor's to meet demand. New potatoes at $2 a bushel and strawberries bring higher prices as harvest week nears.
Early today Henry C. Sanders a Pittsburg jury commissioner and three Fifth ward roughs rapped on the Grant street laundry door demanding a four dollar laundry tax. While two restrained the Chinaman others ransacked his clothes stealing four to five dollars then spent it in a nearby saloon. Police arrested Caveny and Sanders. Caveny and Lyster remain jailed on robbery charges and Sanders is free on $1000 bond.
Washington reports the Cabinet will not interfere with Guiteau’s fate and the Attorney General orders strict confinement. No public statement will be issued until tomorrow’s formal announcement. Rumors claim opposing views. counsel Reed seeks timely Cabinet hearing. The report also notes warmer Middle Atlantic weather with occasional showers and steady winds.
In dull times Joliet Iron and Steel Rolling Mills close, leaving 1,500 workers idle. Reports note mill closures, rising unemployment, and ongoing labor strain across multiple regions.
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