Congress Week In Review May 12 15 1880s Senate Debates
News of the Week covers Senate and House activity from May 12 to 15. Debates on Indian education in Alaska, grants for General Grant retirement, Alaska civil government, labor statistics, and a million dollar aid for the New Orleans Exposition are noted. Bills on duties, anti counterfeiting, real estate restrictions, and ministerial posts are mentioned amid adjournment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Alaska
House
Territories
Hewitt
O'Neill
General Grant
Fremont
Werplespay
Bureau of Labor Statistics
McKinley
Ohio
Peelle
Indiana
St. Louis
Great Britains
Cullom
Morgan
New York
New Orleans
Weekly Clearing Figures and Key Financial Notes
Across twenty seven leading clearing houses in the United States total exchanges for the week ending the 10th reached 1 001 701 025 dollars up from 951 987 105 the prior week. Henry W. Connor took office as Comptroller of the Currency at the Treasury on the 12th. The House Committee in Bections recommended English in the Seventh Indiana District election contest English vs Puello. Ayre at Willard's Motel caused some alarm but no injuries with guests moved by ladders. Water and smoke losses were 15 000 dollars. U S gold exports through the 13th since January stood at 55 925 497 dollars. Senator Morrill of Vermont was absent from the Senate for the first time in 29 years on the 13th. President Arthur issued a proclamation restoring lands set aside for the Apache Indians in New Mexico totaling 307 000 acres. Reports on the 15th claimed Senator Chaffee lost all resources due to Grant Ward & Co. failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Henry W. Connor
Treasury Department
House
English
Puello
Indiana
Willard
Washington, D. C
Tme
Morrill
Vermont
Senate
Arthur
New Mexico
Chaffie
Grant, Ward & Co
New York
Chicago
Hershey Hall
John F. Henry
National Committee
Alson J. Streeter
Illinois
F. Shively
N. G. Kilmer
Gonvelitivin” | Sonseat
Omarie Mx. Post
Ilinois
Committee On Credentials
District of Columbia
Iowa
California
Oregon
Missouri
Michigan
Maine
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Kansas
Massachusetts
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Minnesota
Mississipi
New Jersey
Committee On Organization
Henry
Marion Todd
Bureaus of Labor Statistics
Sud National
Movant
Streeter
Crocker
Martin Todd
John G. Boyd
Gord
Whd
Lie
J. As. George
Medderburn
Mary
Codd
Benjamin F. Butler
Benjamin Butler
John Rooney
Roger A. Tryer
Butler
James Garnde
Thiarman
Ohio
Buler
Thuran
Solon Chase
Maing
J. P. Tenry
New York and national turmoil in mid June era
A spree of events across New York and the nation includes a fatal family tragedy in which a chemist killed his wife and child before killing himself, a bank examiner’s statement on Fish and Grant & Ward, a derailment near Altoona and a deadly tunnel collapse in Dexter’s Gap, New York stock panic and retail bank rescue steps, and varied political conventions and murders across states. The day’s mix spans crimes, finance, rail accidents, and political maneuvering with notable names such as John Jacob Astor and Cyrus McCormick appearing amid the upheaval.
Markets reel as Fisk & Hatch failure shocks stock exchange
The Fisk & Hatch collapse sent prices tumbling and left the Stock Exchange in chaos minutes before closing. Senator Sherman, in Philadelphia, warned against panic, calling the troubles local and caused by reckless speculation. Four Methodist bishops were elected in Philadelphia. A Harrisburg steel works pipe burst killed six. Bradford bank closure followed by temperance society report. Papachoag Mill fire in Worcester caused 150000 loss. Presbyterian General Assembly opened in Saratoga with 2000 attendees and Dr Hayes chosen Moderator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchange
Fisk & Hatch
Hatch
Sherman
Philadelphia
W. XX. Ninde
D. D
Detroit
Papachoag
Worcester
Mass
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Saratoga
N. Y
Dr. Hayes
Denver
Advices From 12th Report Foreign Disturbances and Accidents
Reports from the twelfth indicate Usutu attacks on the Norwegian Mission at Inblwbathkri killed several Christians but spared missionaries. marauders returned at night to kill more. A British Canadian Lumber Company tax failure is announced for 1.9 million dollars. A collision near Isle of St. Pierre between Tugbark Venus and a fishing schooner caused twelve deaths. French Chinese treaty of peace signing confirmed. Locusts nine miles long threaten Oaxaca vegetation. Six train wreckers captured and shot in City of Mexico. A hurricane at Bathurst, Newfoundland, on the 13th endangered logs of life and property. San Domingo legislature passes free trade with the United States. Reciprocal treaty between Mexico and the United States confirmed by Mexican Senate. A remarkable railway accident near Paris: freight train on an elevated track fell onto a lower passenger train. engineer killed and thirty-one passengers wounded.
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Mccu
Utah Territory
Weber River
Arthur B. Manley
Raton
N. M
Griffin
Westry Hopp
Muncie
Ind
Joseph Frazier
Hopp
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Chicago
B. I. Butler
Lewisburg
Lenny Ressler
Cincinnati
J. C. Campbell
Berner
Neal McKeague
Willson
Grenada
Miss
Leadville
Col
Hardy Grady
Effingham County
James Dacey
Halsted Street
Tom Henry
Uniontown
Jone Forsythr
Benton, Ark
Forsythe
Alexander Russell
Virginia
West
B. F. Butler
Jackson County
West Virginia
Frankland
South Africa
Inblwbathkri
Throw
Thu
Toronto
Can
Tugbark Venus
London
Montreal
Isle of St. Pierre
Oaxaca
City of Mexico
Bathurst
N. G
San Domingo
United States
Mexico
Paris
France
McCormick dies. notable figures and events marked by turmoil
The report catalogs prominent deaths and political shifts including Cyrus H McCormick a Chicago reaper inventor dies at 75. Charles O Conor renowned jurist passes in Nantucket. Ben Butler named by the National Anti Monopoly Convention while stock markets wobble and fires claim several buildings in Petersburg and other locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cyrus H. McCormick
Charrles O'Conor
Nantucket
Mass
Hewitt Tariff Bill Promises Broad Exemptions and Revisions
Washington May 13 The Hewitt tariff bill lowers duties on numerous items notably salt coal lumber and iron products and imposes new internal revenue rules including a ten cent per gallon tax on brandy from certain fruits after June 3 1884. It tightens cotton woolen and carpet duties after 1885 and seeks refunds for certain wire rod uses. ONeill adds a second measure targeting many foods and live stock with a projected annual revenue reduction of 35700000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt
Canada
United States
O'Neill
Missouri
Grand Jury Foreman Indicted in Berner Case
Cracunn ATI May 14 Two indictments revealed against A T Shaw foreman of the jury that tried Berner for perjury over juror oath not to express opinion. Bail set at 2000. William Mack indicted for arson in courthouse fire. Bail 25000 posted by Stone Lake Tee Co. Warrant out for T A Phillips Berner jury member but not found.
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Cracunn Ati, O
A. T. Shaw
Berner
William Mack
Stone Lake Tee Company
T. A. Phillips
Berner Lry
Knights of Honor reports and growth figures
On the Knights of Honor second day session the supreme officers and standing committees submitted reports showing 127,577 members, up by 1, OMS for the year, and 2,580 subordinate lodges. The year saw $2,084,558 paid for benevolent purposes and beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giaycaco
Knights of Honor
Order
Panic at the East Triggers Bank Failures and Market Turmoil
A New York banking panic unfolds after John C. Eng's defalcation near two million dollars is revealed. Metropolitan, Atlantic State, and Second National banks suspend operations or fail, while Wall Street reels with steep losses and widespread nervousness. Leaders hope a quick resume and calmer trading will follow.
Frigateus Accident Near Connellsville Trains Collide
A west bound freight collided with a gravel train near Connellsville, Pennsylvania, on May 15. The wreck on a sharp curve caused at least fifteen men to be wounded or killed, with eight bodies recovered by 3 pm. Coroner's inquest blamed Gilbert S. Lewis, a dispatcher, for the crash though no indictment had yet been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Connellsville
Ning
Ten Awas
Speer Sand Works
Pittsburgh Southern Road
Ohio Pyle Falls
Cassidy
Batt i
Gilbert 5
Lewis
Ila
Panic over bank suspensions spurs New York markets
In New York on May 16 as Metropolitan Bank restores operations at noon after a morning closure, traders rally on the exchange. Dimick & Co. and Fisk & U Matel suspend, while William Le Jacques becomes Metropolitan Bank president. broader losses and recoveries ripple through Wall Street with assurances from leaders.
Foot and Mouth Disease Traced to English Cattle Cargoes
The Blue Monk issue quotes British and U S government correspondence on foot and mouth disease. Reports suggest the disease is not native to America and that outbreaks in the states stem from cattle cargoes from England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
England
Chicago
Blaine as Presidential Candidate An Odd Political Tale
The Detroit Free Press muses on James G Blaine as a quirky original figure in Maine, whose political prospects waver between candidacy and retreat. It notes party doubts, shifting support, and a possible Chicago Convention strength amid sunstroke season as the era of republican strategy unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Maine
Earth
Ben
Chicago
Bis Friend Phelps
New Jersey
Party of Moral Ideas
Pracice
Phelps
New York
Detroit Free Press
Defeat of Revenue Reform Ends War Tax Reduction Effort
The Morrison bill to reduce war taxes failed by 156 to the negative in the House, signaling the end of efforts to cut taxation and the surplus revenue under the current Congress. Democrats align with revenue reform, while Republicans push for continued taxation. The outcome clarifies party positions and fuels the coming national campaign. The debate included remarks from St. Louis Republic and Louisville Courier-Journal about ticket changes and black political alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Ways and Means
Congress
St. Louis Republcan
Louisville Courier-Journal
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Telegraph and Mail
Washington
Isaac D. Bdrebi
Marine Bank of New York
Altooan
John Jacob Astor
B. H. Bristow
Charles O'Connor
Nanucket
Allegheny Mountains
Dexter’s Gap
Exchange
Nelson, Robinson & Co
Gaff and Randall
O. M. Bogart_ & Co
J. C. Williams
Hatch & Foote
Domnell, Lawson & Simpson
Hotchkiss & Burnham
Metropolitan Bank
Atlantic State Bank of Brooklyn
Clearing-House Association
Trenton
Tilden
Frescur
Baltimore & Ohio
Joan C. Eno
Second National Bank of New York
Metropolitan National Bank of New York
Sir Joseph
Ith. Micsican
Battle Creek
Union Prohibition Party
National Prohibition Home Protective Party
Democrats
Dakota Territory
Pierre
National Republican Central Committee
Exposition
John C. New
Mandle
Illnois
S. F. Landes
Jonas G. Howard
Robert Lowry
Tax Democrats
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Tor
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Minneapolis
National Bank'of Commerce
Wiile
Richard Reid
Kentucky
Mount Sterling
Wi Bogan Cash
South Carolina
Marshal Richards
A. A. Shaw
Clare County
Mich
Harrison
J.B. Eustis
Neenasta Greenbackers
Lincoln
Mth
Foreign Intelligence
New York Petroleum Exchange
Winston. T. Ditson
Monroe County
Monroe Gray
Smith’s Landing
Gray
E. A. Gillette
L. H. Weller
Greenback Committee
Ringy
Anderson
James
Alfred McCullough
Greenville
D. C
George A. Horn
William Gribben
Ashland
Middle Retief
New England
Southern
Western
Pacific States and Territories
Petersburg
New York Stock Exchange
Newark
N. J
Grserst
James S. Neerey
Pittsburgh
National Union League
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United States Senate
Cyrus HU. M’cormich
Curcaco
C.H. McCormick
Rush Street
Reverdy Johnson
Commissioner of Patents
McCormick Reaper
State Central Committee
Samuel J.tilden
McCormick
Chicago Times
Interior
Northwest
Charles OF Conor
Charles O'Conor
Daft
Great Forest
O' Conor
O'Conor
Tie Way Laken
Turtle
Cardinal McCluskey
Weeting
Ben Butler
Platform
Berks County
Philadelphia Press
Vyrus Elson
New York Sanitary Bureau
C. Gardiner
Gardiner
Nutt
Star of Empire
Patent Office
Washington Star
Metropolitan Bank of
New York City
Atlantic State Bank of
Brooklyn
John C. Eng
Second National Bank of
Wall Street
0. M. Bogart & Co
H. CG. Williams, Goff, & Randall
XN. Robinson & Co
Metropolitan National Bank
George S. Seney
Ohio Central
East Tennessee
Second National Bank
James A. Trowbridge
J. Eno
Folger
Hotchkiss& Burnham
Donnell, Wawson & Simpson
Atantic State Bank
Chearing House ‘Association
St. Paul
Northwestern Coumpen
Charles M. Boyard
Boston
Atchison
Louisville & Nashville
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Pas
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Chetter
Western Union
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Rock Island
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Missouri Pacific
Michigan Central
Lake Shore
Erie
Burlington & Q
Jay Gould
Dimick & Co
United Bank
Henry le Jacques
Chige
George L Seney
Petro- Jou
Ditile
Davis
Grant & Ward
House of Fisk & United
Uiavey Sisk
A. I. Stateh
Tao Paints
Sevenish National
Shearing-Lotse Las
Metropolitian
Sisk & Drittel
Chesapeake & Ohio
Thatch
Steel Exchange
William Lunas
Cullam
Treasury
Coaniks J. PoLuer
Senator Chaffee
Delares
Challe
U.S. Grant, Jr
Paladelpha
Cincaco
Board of Trade
Metropolitan Bank of New York
Pmic
Megr
McDonald
Hendricks
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