When was it published?

September 10, 1890 in Smyrna Times

Domestic News September 10, 1890

Smyrna Times

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Higgins, Senator Higgins, Levi C. Bird Esq., Watson R. Sperry, Bernard, Richardson, Henry P. Cannon

Q: What keywords are associated?

Republican Convention, Delegates Election, County Committees, Senator Higgins, Richardson, Wilmington Wards, Duck Creek Hundred, Sussex County

Smyrna, Kent County, Delaware

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What is this article about?

The Republican election of delegates to the state convention and county committees on Saturday saw Senator Higgins capture most Wilmington delegates and county majority, despite contests; Richardson dominated in Kent County; Sussex favored Richardson and selected Henry P. Cannon for Congress.

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The election of delegates to the Republican State Convention and in the selection of County Committees on Saturday was attended with less friction than was at first thought would be possible, as it was apparent that Mr. Higgins intended to at least capture the latter. Henchmen of the Senator were well drilled in the closely contested wards in Wilmington like the fifth and sixth to carry them by bunching their men. As a result, Senator Higgins got control of 25 out of the 40 delegates of that city, and a majority of the county delegates. The sharpest contest was in the seventh ward where they tried to defeat Levi C. Bird Esq., and Watson R. Sperry, editor of the Morning News, but failed.

The vote in Duck Creek Hundred was a sample of Higgins strength in Kent county, the friends of the latter, who gave their votes for Bernard not carrying but a single hundred, North Murderkill, and that out of compliment to him as a resident of it. This gave Richardson 38 out of the 40 votes.

There was no special choice between the candidates for the head of the ticket only as they represented party principle on the one side and personal politics on the other.

In Sussex county there was contest in only five of the hundreds, delegates being elected favorable to Kent's choice, the presumption being that it would be Richardson. Henry P. Cannon of Bridgeville was chosen as their candidate for Congress.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Republican Convention Delegates Election County Committees Senator Higgins Richardson Wilmington Wards Duck Creek Hundred Sussex County

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Higgins Senator Higgins Levi C. Bird Esq. Watson R. Sperry Bernard Richardson Henry P. Cannon

Where did it happen?

Wilmington And Kent And Sussex Counties

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Wilmington And Kent And Sussex Counties

Event Date

Saturday

Key Persons

Mr. Higgins Senator Higgins Levi C. Bird Esq. Watson R. Sperry Bernard Richardson Henry P. Cannon

Outcome

senator higgins got control of 25 out of the 40 delegates of wilmington, and a majority of the county delegates. richardson 38 out of the 40 votes in duck creek hundred. in sussex county delegates favorable to richardson. henry p. cannon chosen as candidate for congress.

Event Details

Election of delegates to the Republican State Convention and selection of County Committees attended with less friction than expected. Senator Higgins intended to capture county committees, with henchmen drilled in contested Wilmington wards like fifth and sixth. Sharpest contest in seventh ward to defeat Levi C. Bird Esq. and Watson R. Sperry but failed. In Duck Creek Hundred, Higgins friends gave votes to Bernard but carried only North Murderkill. No special choice between candidates except party principle vs personal politics. In Sussex county contest in only five hundreds, delegates elected favorable to Kent's choice, presumed Richardson.