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Newspaper

Wilmington Daily Gazette

Location

Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1882

Page

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Political row over colored clerkship and Bird faction power

The article reports on the appointment of a colored clerk position in the city post office, highlighting Samuel V. B. Carty as a key figure linked to the anti Bird faction. It notes factional maneuvers, potential delegate canvassing for the upcoming convention, and tensions between Bird and Hinlwing supporters, with Carty’s appointment stirring gossip and race-based political leverage. It also covers a separate fire incident and church activities, including brief notices of fire department response and church leadership.

Willian Clayton City Nero Jes al Y. B. Carty Canty Samuel V. B. Carty Rewiggett Nat Mister Bird Orbina M. Stewart Major Swiggett Senate Thomas Wile Boone Saville Con Watia Ao Jeant Bia Badud Bird Saville Higinns Bird Wing Harry Griffith Griffith Carty Hinlwing Wuitany Swiggett Redden Ile Wen

St Patrick's Church and town notes from 1882

Details cover the St Patrick's Catholic Church project with plans by Graham & Son, the contract to William G. Pierce, cornerstone laid July 3, basement used on Christmas, and dedication March 10, 1882. Also included are registrar notes on weekly deaths and births, a shooting match results summary, Wilmington A. O. U. W. officers, base ball dispute in Seaford, DuPont Post and Pennsville fishermen news, Sunday school closings, and Lafayette Lodge K of P officers.

Bt. Patrick's Miami Graham & Son le Bulldern William G. Pierce Becker Diglue Anjolrd Shop Becker Bishop Becker M. X. Jon Charles W. 5 Matthew Rodgers Michael Kennealey William Lawne John Braney John McElwee Daniel Harkins Levas L. Messick John Joseph Cox Moxart Frazer United States Warde I Tack B. Frazer Lafayette Guarde Anthony McGarvey William Rowe WH. W. Miller Rokeby Richard Cavanagh Brandywine Glass Ball Club Thomas Gordon John Ramsey Mr. Ramsey Mr. Gorydon Elgara Jodolin Ramsey Seaford Milford G. A. KR DuPont Post No. 2 G. A.R Philadelphia Winfield

Water Witch Engine Company Fair Opens in December

Local notes: The Water Witch Engine Company fair opens December 5. The Young People's Lutheran Association plans an excursion to Andalusia today. Company A of the American Rifles competes for the company medal at Richardson's Mill on July Fourth.

Water Witch Engine Company Young People’s Lutheran Association Pvent Andalusia Company A American Rifles Richardson’s Mill

Closing Exercises at No 2 Public School Today

The No 2 primary school on Eleventh and Washington streets held morning closing exercises well attended despite heat. Board members Willey Morrow and President Id spoke. awards were given, bouquets displayed, and blackboards showcased crayon drawings. Room by room programs featured recitations, singing, dialogues, and class performances with scholars noted for attendance.

No. 2 Washington Streets J. Willey William J. Morrow Board of Education Lepottes Ella Marvel Little Elsie Stroud Harry Kile Af Eecasen Cease Repu Cies Eeson Julie Cuvansagh Wong School Jennie Helm Sadie Smith Willie Blizzard Mendenhall Kony Light Samuel Joyd Maud Davis Victor Bucher Itoo Sadie Talley Gussie Springer Bessie Sedgwick Mary Zebley Louie Craig Nettie Todd Frank Moroney Amber Treases Frank Lack Kennedy Benjamin Zebley Allee Sedgwick Vapa Leslie Robinson Mary Stevenson Clo Traiu de Mauro Jennie Morrisson Milas Muelin M. Bright Natalia E. Foord B. Devine B. Werd Carrie Hoffecker George Shuster Hout Eong Helen Newstead Be Appy Juasie Craig George Gregg Charlie Reynolds Lilian Plummer Benny Beaux Elle Carey Katie King Tda Sova Ida McNelly Walter Mendenhall John Ruth Lovejoy Mattie Twitchell Thaugh

A Controversy Over Robeson and the Ironclads

The New York Sun recounts the scandal of five Civil War monitors built by Robeson and Roach. It alleges illegal contracts, private sales of old ships for scrap, and improper use of government funds to fund new vessels. The article details the Puritan and four other monitors, their prices, dispositions, and questions the legality and ethics of the rebuilding amid ongoing bids for congressional approval.

New York Sun Harlan & Hollingsworth Company Sturt Seeor Robeson Totmhis Navy Robeson Rovesyn Treasury Gon Yeesele Hinself Robisen Agat Puritan John Roach Board of Naval Neparere United States Congress Lover Robuson Isaiah Hanscom Harlan & Hollingsworth W. Cramp & Sons Robbson Rooklyn Juhi Roach Isaiah Hunscong Purign Exlat Roach Sagavetreat Tole Lim Chester Hanscom Secor Robeson Richard W. Thompson Thompson Mullaney Coustant Commodore Stevens Lenthall Isherwood Wilmington Harlan, Jollingsworth & Co Philadelphia W. Cramp & Sona Vallejo California Phineas Birgess League Island Navy Department Becor Robeson Secor Robesor

Tugboat Greyhound Claims Whale Encounter Near Bombay Hook

The Greyhound’s master says a Wednesday collision with a rubbery obstruction near Bombay Hook caused a panic on board the tug. He suspects a whale, while the Adele Thackara reports a large whale school near the Capes with ships sighting blowing spouts. Pilots and masters keep a sharp lookout for more cetacean activity.

Bombay Hook Liladelphiss Greyhound Delaware Adele Thackara Uiisport Capes Borubay Hook

Another Appeal For Guiteau Brother Produces Evidence

John W. Gruiteau arrived with a large set of printed documents claimed to prove his brother Guiteau insane. The papers relate mainly to the Oneida Community chapter of Guiteau’s life. Guiteau spoke of awaiting execution and expressed calm readiness to die. Dr Hicks, his spiritual adviser, described Guiteau as hopeful for private execution.

Wastmoron John W. Gruiteau Oneida Guiteau Ife Doung Associated Press Hicks

Exiled Egyptians unsettled by foreign flight in Alexandria

June 24 Alexandria reports irritations over the Exodus of foreigners as the Khedive urges Ragheb Pacha to find promoters of riot and restore order to revive trade. The Sultan honors Arabi Pacha while Suez Canal threats and British military intervention loom amid a wave of war talk in London and Parliament.

Egypt London Alexandria B Pachs Council Egy Ragheb Pacha Medjidh Arabi Pacha Khedive Sultan Pacha de Ps Suez Canal Loxpox Herald Leleigraphe England France Pall Mall Gazette

The Chicago Wheat Corner Tightens Control and Spillover

The Chicago wheat crowd, led by Messia, Mitchell, Armour and Plankinton, has steadily shipped all but 700,000 bushels of No 2 spring wheat in Chicago elevators for European delivery. July contracts widen as corn and pork join the squeeze, with forecasts of 80 cents a bushel for corn and $25 a barrel for pork.

Chicago Europe Atlantic Messia Mitchell Armour Plankinton New York New England

Major John Sorden Life Sketch Dies at 81 in Delaware

Georgetown Gazette notes the death of Major John Sorden aged 81 at his Greenwood area home. A Delaware politician and businessman, he served as State Senator in 1851 and 1858, was register of wills for Sussex County, and later House speaker during the Civil War era after alignment shifts among Democrats Know Nothings.

George A. Clark Delaware City The Gazette Dew A. Clark Alek Clark General Grant St. Georges Cemetery Webb Delaware Georgetown John Sorden Greenwood Sussex County Democriia Major Sorken Peter F. Causey Register of Wills Major Sorden Democratic Party House of Representatives General Assembly Curtis A. Conaway House Major Sordon

Fires and Fatal Accidents in Last Night's News

A roundup of nightly disasters and events includes Italian laborer killed by gang in Catekill New York. Lightning strikes destroy Patterson houses in Schenectady. Drownings and accidents across Wilkes-Barre Worcester Big Rapids and Baltimore. Labor unrest and cabinet decisions accompany weather and road news. Michael Davitt spoke in New Haven on Irish struggle and landlordism.

Catekill New York Grant Pred Grant Sartore Aye Long Branch Patterson Schenectady Charles H. Newell Springfield Mann Andrew Ruddy Wilkesbarre John Doyle Avenue Baltimore Charles Heywood Boston, Barre and Gardner Railroad Worcester Massachusetts Eli Dimond Plattsburg Whitehall Augustus Rosenberg Carpenter Big Rapids Michigan Pittsburg Portland Oregon Apice J. F. Jones & Sona Pacific Guiteau Weet Jay Vermont White,Clarkson & Co Hartford Clearfield John J. Calley Lanesboro Trenton New Jersey Globe Rubber Company Titus Woollen Jersey City Lafayette College Easton Pennsylvania College Gettysburg Unity of Virginia Charlotteville Pennsylvania Lafayette Colleges Albany Quincy A. Gilmore U. S. Army George B. Post Charles Babcock Cornell University Portagille Pacific Mills Lawrence W. Pettingill KF. Owen Third National Bank of Be. Louis United States Apear Washington Smith Chico California Bridget Nolan Atlantic Avenue Brooklyn Land Island Railroad Troy Avenues Rockaway House of Representatives Kelley Ways and Means Committee Michael Davitt New Haves Ireland Arnell America Parnell

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