Political turmoil shadows Hancock White House bid
Fragmented telegraph chatter and editorials reveal Democratic struggles to secure votes across Maine Texas Florida Georgia Indiana New York New Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginia West Virginia Kentucky Alabama Arkansas North Carolina South Carolina and other states. References to Winfield Scott Hancock as anticipated president appear amid protests over bribery risks and party majorities. The piece also notes local affairs including veterinary concerns, a large sale in Milwaukee and a church meeting in Olive Presbyterian, alongside a Delaware railroad warehouse explosion blamed on strong winds.
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Maine
Texas
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Waryland
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Alabama
Arkansas
ORTH
Carolina
Pennsylvania
Hiinuis
Oregon
Newcashire
Winfield Scott Thancuck
Old Man Commits Suicide By Laudanum Overdose
Jacob Foulk of 419 E Eight Street drank two vials of laudanum after planning for days, dying at about eight in the evening. He had been drinking, had supported temperance efforts, and left a wife and four children. An inquest found death from an overdose self-administered.
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Jacob Foulk
E. Eight Street
J. R. Hartoian
A. Kuhlman
Ehrman
Dra
Lewis
Philadelphia
Front
French
Grace Church
Cape May
Christiana
Republic
Government Pier
Fourth Street Wharf
Purirth Street
We Whart
Fourth Street
Paul Boyton
Pujol
Olivet Excursion Next Wednesday Seeks Broad Support
The Olivet excursion committee reports growing optimism as plans firm up for the event. Readers are urged to join the trip to Atlantic Lily to view its famed ocean, ships, hotels, and seaside sights, with favorable time and price noted.
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Olivet
Dover Dev June 24 Saulsbury praises Hancock and unity
Chancellor Saulsbury sends congratulations from Dover to General Hancock praising unity and lawful governance. The note salutes valor and wisdom, asserting the Union’s safety under capable leadership. Also mentions W M Kennard Co price reductions on dry goods and related items.
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Velaware
Hancock
Dalaware
Saulsbury
Dover Dev
Illard Saulsburt
Democratic Nominations Hear Strong Praise Across States
A flood of editorials and citizen endorsements from Delaware to Ohio hail the Cincinnati ticket of Hancock and English as the strongest, most electable choice for President and Vice President. Supporters praise Hancock’s military record and view the ticket as united, capable, and poised for a sweeping win in November.
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J. Willey
Boys’ High School
Bayard
Delaware
Hancock
8. W. Mu Rugby Academy
George H. Shakspeare
Dover
Del
Frank Pierce
Garfield
Winfield
George A. Davis
Cincinnati
John
Farra
Harry Coldater
Allan Speakman
Chas. B. Lore
Allmond
J. L. Carpenter, Jr
Hanenckwell
J. S. Valentine
C. H. D. Radford
Newart Ledger
Ind
Dover Sentinel
Wilmington Pickad
Oper
Democratic Party
Hannock
Eth
English
Bodow
Conan Ts
Winfield Scots Hancock
The Next President Hancock Honors Delaware Veterans
General Hancock, Democratic nominee, spoke at the Opera House in Norristown on April 22 1873 and attended a complimentary banquet at Clayton House. He presented a stirring defense of the Union flags carried by Delaware regiments, praising their patriotism and sacrifice and pledging to preserve the banners with the Historical Society of Delaware. Supporters hailed his nomination with public demonstrations, gun salutes and illuminations, while local Republicans disclosed broad enthusiasm for his candidacy.
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General Hancock
Opera House
Clayton House
Condh
Priestpent
United States
Delaware
Historical Society of
State of
Hancock
Guished
J. Parke Postles
Atlantic
Philadelphia
Norristown
Winfield Hancock
Ben Hancock
Winfield
Montgomery Cemetery
Eliphant Roberts
Samuel Aarons
Democratic County Association
John W. Bickel
Horace G. Boyer
Association
James Boyd
Henry P. Ross
G. R. Fox
Geo. W. Rogers
Brilliant Wedding Reception at Maple Knoll
The wedding of Rev. William M. Jefferis of Delaware College Newark and Miss Kate Hazard was solemnized at the Holy Trinity church. Guests from West Chester, Wilmington, and nearby points filled the Hazard residence parlor and verandah. The event was marked by genial cheer and the pleasant home setting enhanced by mature trees and cool breezes.
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William M. Jefferis
Delaware College
Newark
Kate
Willis P. Hazard
Holy Trinity
Maple Knoll
Hazard
East
Bradford
Chester
Wilmington
Warner’s Safe Littered Jel6-eoo2w Endorsed by Sunday Tribune
The Sunday Tribune in Rochester, N Y, endorses Warner's Safe Littered as the medicine that purifies the blood most effectively. It emphasizes its strong reputation and calls it a trusted remedy.
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The
Sunday Tribune
Rochester
N. Y
Warner
Preparations for Grand Ratification Meeting by Local Clubs
Jefferson and Excelsior Democratic Clubs held joint meetings to arrange a grand Hancock and English ratification gathering. Eight committees were named including speakers and stand committees led by Patrick Neary and James P Hayes. A joint resolution followed with subcommittees appointed, and plans mention Jack-o-Democratic Club and a German Democratic Club slate. Local figures—Bayrd Grey Lore Whiteley—are listed as potential speakers for the event on Fourth Street Monday evening.
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Jefferson and
Excelsior Democratic
Jefferson Club
Patrick Neary
Wm. J . Blake
H. R. Penington
Radcliffe Chadwick
D. Taylor Bradford
Excelsior Club
E. B. Frazer
James P. Hayes
R. P. Tawresey
L. A. Bertole
Thoe
F. Bayrd
Messrs
Paren Grey
Chas. B. Lore
Wa. G. Whiteley
Downlogwwn Postoffice Robbery Reported
The Downlogwwn Postoffice was robbed of stamps and money Thursday night last. A Hancock and English campaign club formed in West Chester on Thursday evening. Officers are well known citizens. John K. Hoy caught a four pound one ounce bass in the Schuylkill at Valley Forge. Public Schools closed. Census of the Poor House shows 260 inmates, 68 children. Hon. Sam J. Randall and family arrived at their Easttown cottage to spend the summer. Villa Maria College commences next Tuesday.
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Hancock and
West Chester
John K. Hoy
Schuylkill River
Valley Forge
Sam’ J. Randall
Easttown Township
Villa Maria College
Phoenix Fire Company visitors hosted at Franklin
After Equipments, Harry Price, President of the Phoenix Fire Company of Wilmington, and James Patterson, engine driver, visited the Franklin last evening to borrow equipment. Because Franklin House was under improvement, they were cared for by the company president. The Franklin folks hold the Phoenix in high regard.
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Harry Price
Phoenix Fire Company
Wilmington
James Patterson
Franklin
Theranklin House
Phoenix
Chester Times
Police Hearings Disposes Several Offenders and Fines
The hearings disposed of Tomas Butterson for drinking and disorderly conduct with a $1 fine plus costs. Barney Lapiere for theft of a half barrel of mackerel from Bucknee & Co. must post $300 bail for Court. John Smith for nuisance hog pen was fined $3 and costs. James Kirk and John Wyatt for disorderly conduct were fined costs. no drunks completed the record. A Reduction of Rates by American Union Telegraph Co. cuts Philadelphia messages to ten words for 15 cents and one cent per extra word to aid local business.
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Tomas Butterson
Barney Lapiere
Bucknee & Co
John Smith
James Kirk
John Wyatt
American Union Telegraph Company
Philadelphia
Sunday Papers for Sale at Davis on Market Street
All the Times sample copies distributed citywide last Sunday will be sold by Davis at 618 Market Street in the morning. All other Sunday papers as usual.
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Times
Davis
Market Street
East Seconda
Wilmington
Del
Viste
Pul Atte Wales
Lafayftte
Shipley Street
Taak Anon c
Pyle
New Castle
Himing
Vis
New Avenue
C Street
New Castile Avenue
Snevetion Hoopanty
John Macney
Emma
Spader
Elizabeth Hayden
N Pyle
Sherifs Ome
Local Lines and City Events Report
Forty three deaths were reported to the Registrar of Deaths and Burials up to 11 o'clock this morning in the city for the present week. Thomas M. Ogle at the National Democratic Convention in Cincinnati was relieved of his gold watch. A few watermelons appeared in markets and blackberries shipped over the Delaware railroad. The Democrats plan a grand reception on Monday evening. Go to Bombay Hook tomorrow with Major Reybold.
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Fullmer’s
Fuller's
Fullmer's
Thomas M. Ogle
Cincinnati
Delaware
One Way to Economize and Medical Ads
An early 20th century notice discusses economizing through medical care and praises Dr Pieross Golden medical discovery and Pleasant Purgative Pellets as leading alteratives. A wedding notice follows: Pat Frank C. Lee to Josephine K. Metcalf. A death notice for Bridget O Neill and funeral details at St Pauls Church with interment in Cathedral cemetery.
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Dilla
Pieross Golden
O'Neill
Bridget O'Neill
Migieneee Dougherty
Madison Prist
St. Paul's Church
Cathedral Cemetery
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