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August 12, 1896
Evening Journal
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
Company F of the N.G.D. elects Sergeant F. Maidoon as captain to succeed the honorably discharged Captain William F. Condon after nominee Matthew D. Murphy declines due to business conflicts. The company has 33 active members and pending applications.
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ELECTED A CAPTAIN.
Company F, N. G. D., Selects Sergeant Maidoon to Fill the Office as Successor to Captain Condon.
Company F, N. G. D., last night held an election for captain to succeed Captain William F. Condon, honorably discharged. Sergeant F. Maidoon and Matthew D. Murphy were nominated. Mr. Murphy would have probably been elected but he declined the office on account of its interference with his business Sergeant Maidoon was then unanimously elected
An election for second lieutenant of the company, in which position there is also a vacancy, will be held at a later date Company F is in good condition, having thirty-three active members There are ten or twelve applications also to be acted upon,
Company F, N. G. D., Selects Sergeant Maidoon to Fill the Office as Successor to Captain Condon.
Company F, N. G. D., last night held an election for captain to succeed Captain William F. Condon, honorably discharged. Sergeant F. Maidoon and Matthew D. Murphy were nominated. Mr. Murphy would have probably been elected but he declined the office on account of its interference with his business Sergeant Maidoon was then unanimously elected
An election for second lieutenant of the company, in which position there is also a vacancy, will be held at a later date Company F is in good condition, having thirty-three active members There are ten or twelve applications also to be acted upon,
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Military Election
Captain Succession
National Guard
Unanimous Vote
Officer Vacancy
What entities or persons were involved?
Sergeant F. Maidoon
Captain William F. Condon
Matthew D. Murphy
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Sergeant F. Maidoon
Captain William F. Condon
Matthew D. Murphy
Event Date
Last Night
Story Details
Company F, N.G.D., elects Sergeant F. Maidoon unanimously as captain after Captain Condon's discharge and Matthew D. Murphy's declination; future election for second lieutenant; company has 33 members and pending applications.