Speeches in House attack political sections and Greenback views
Washington April 24 reports show Davis Scales and Cobb speaking in the House on political sections. De la Matyr accuses postwar policy of favoring the wealthy while enslaving the poor, and Blaine Voorhees clash over a gun amendment to a congress election bill. Personal notes list Dr J C Moore and others arriving or returning. Roe
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Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports a volatile partisan speech by New York Senator Conkling. The address revisits old war issues and sectional tensions, naming Ulysses S. Grant as a presidential candidate, framing the remarks as a political balun der.
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Eight Hours as a Full Day's Work Bill Introduced
Mr Cox introduced an act approved May 18, 1872, to appropriate funds for government service and set eight hours as a standard workday with back pay to those affected since June 25, 1868. The bill, funded from unallocated Treasury money, seeks to restore pay for extra hours. Senator Dawes supported the petition to raise Col Fletcher Webster widow’s pension. Blaine urged immediate passage, Edmunds objected, referral to Pensions. Lieut Col Blunt reassigned to Maine and New Hampshire fortifications. Duane to Treasury duties under Lighthouse Board. Chief Moses and the Umatilla Indians received silver medals after farewell with the Interior Secretary. Indians depart tonight. First Lieut Rogers Birnie Jr. to report to Springfield Armory. E Moody Boynton debates with Greenback members. President sent Frank E Holmes’ nomination for Canton Postmaster to Senate. Morse granted ten more days’ sick leave.
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Ontario secession fears raise state of alarm in Victoria
In Victoria B C April 24 public sentiment grows unsettled as May first approaches threatening Canadian ties on the Pacific. Parliament cleared, doors closed, and calls for secession surface amid a London bound cable note demanding independence if treaty obligations fail.
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Gretton plans Isonomy vs Parole in Czarewitch mile and a half
The Times reports Gret ton proposes to run his four year old bay colt Isonomy against Lorillard's Parole over the Czarewitch course last mile and a half for 5000 pounds with weight for age and three pounds to Isonomy. A telegram to Lorillard was sent yesterday and if accepted the match will be run at Newmarket during the second Spring meeting on May 13. Parole dominates the Chester Trades cup at Chester on May 7 and is a leading contender for the Goodwood cup on July 1, with Kincsem possibly competing.
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Admiralty Court Blames Helvetia For Fanny Collision
London April 24 The Admiralty Court orders the government against the steamship Helvetia in the collision that sank the British revenue cutter Fanny off Tuskar Light on October 31 1878 Blame lies with Helvetia due to excessive speed in a storm and failure to keep a proper lookout Seventeen Fanny crewmen are listed as lost.
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Insane Woman Attacks Priest During Mass in Lawrence
In St Marys Church Lawrence Mass an insane woman Margaret McDonald rushed the altar during a crowded mission and lunged at Father Coleman with a large shoe knife. He dodged the blows and held her hands until bystanders restrained her. she was taken to the police station amid a loud disturbance.
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Wedding at Col ony residence in Keene New Hampshire
At Hon Henry Colony's Keene home, Miss Alice Hayward daughter of P B Hayward married A T Batchelder of Faulkner and Batchelder. The ceremony was at noon with a wedding breakfast. The couple departed in the afternoon for a West and California tour.
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Jealous husband poisons himself and child in New York
The second floor at 257 West 26th Street reveals Albert C. Deffarge and his four year old son dead from poisoning. The wife slept through the act as the father also poisoned himself. a two year old girl showed signs of poisoning but survived. Jealousy is suspected. the man was a druggist. Other items include a missing Samuel O Hoyt and a family threatened when a mason tried to kill his wife and four children. A Brooklyn man died of hydrophobia, the second such death in a week. Pete Dwyer returns to resume back slam duties after a Montreal trip.
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Funeral of Gen John A Dix in Trinity Church
New York on May 24 reports the funeral of Gen John A Dix at Trinity Church with full seating early, minute guns from harbor forts, and partial closings at the Custom House Sub-Treasury and State Courts. Dix's staff who served as Governor led the procession. The church had no mourning drapery.
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Health inspector finds horseflesh used in sausages
Cronan of Jersey City reports a regular business of mixing horseflesh into sausages. The note outlines a large scale operation raising food safety concerns and potential public health risks.
Jury verdict favors Hopkins in Auburn court case
In the Supreme Court at Auburn the jury in Joshua Hopkins versus P M Gilli cuddy returned a verdict for the plaintiff totaling 1574 dollars. A married Gorham man, Mr King, fell from an up freight train near Yarmouth. the entire train passed over him, crushing both legs and he died Thursday morning. Richard Hutchinson of Auburn, 75, is sued by the city for placing Elizabeth Thomas in the poorhouse to avoid her and the child she bore. At Portland Methodist Conference, changes are discussed to rename the body the New England Conference. Book Committee sales for year ending Nov 30, 1878, totaled 1 658 488 61 with net profit 16 896 70. A 16-year-old girl Bartol from Cape Elizabeth, found at Kittery Point with a 35-year-old man, is returned home. he claims wedlock but cannot show a voucher. A 16-year-old Goodwin from South Berwick is missing after a gunning trip. his boat was found on the Cocheco river near Berwick, last seen toward Dover Point, with diligent search failing to locate him.
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New Hampshire News Roundup From Plymouth To Concord
New Hampshire reports close of Plymouth Normal School in two weeks, heavy gains in assessed values under the iron clad inventory law in Laconia Dover Stratham and Littleton, and a big excess in Littleton over last year. In Exeter a jury found for the defendant in Haley v Colcord trespass right of way case. Fish Commission adds 10 000 trout near Manchester with no catch for five years. Enfield bridge collapse halts crossing. Elmer Jones injured. Great Falls arrests for three card monte. Bragg reportedly in Canada. Franklin boy injured at hosiery mill. Judge Lowell hints at reduced verdict for Hackett v Eastern Railroad. new trial possible. State Agricultural College officers elected. Concord hydrant suit verdict 6125. Graduation exercises planned for April 2 with Salutatory Sempster Cragin. oration Parker. thesis Holmes. valedictory Wilkins. Address by Rev C F Allen. Houghs orchestra.
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Central Vermont Railroad Stockholders Meet in St Albans
Lake Champlain remains ice free as stockholders of the Central Vermont Railroad are to meet in St Albans on May 21. In Franklin County Court proceedings were suspended and a public Bar meeting held to pass resolutions and deliver eulogies for ten late members of the Bar including Smalley, Mac Intyre, Smith, Vilas, Beardsley, Stevens and Brainerd with a large audience in attendance.
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Mass Central Railroad work begins at Berlin
A report notes construction on the Massachusetts Central Railroad at Berlin started Wednesday. Other items recount a string of local incidents including a fatal choking death in Milford, an elopement scandal in North Adams, and accidents, burglaries, and assaults in Fall River and Taunton.
Harvard to Meet Dartmouth in Early Morning Game
In Hanover on April 24 the Harvard and Dartmouth baseball game will start at 10 am to allow Harvard to reach Cambridge that night. Great preparations include a grand stand to seat hundreds for the reception. Other scores include Holyokes over University Nine 11 to 0, New Bedford over Clintons 18 to 8, Worcester over Manchester 11 to 8, and Nationals defeating Uticas 5 to 4.
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City budget and salary orders amid 1879 Boston council actions
The city council suspended rules to appropriate 390000 for Northampton street district expenses with revenue used to redeem the loan. Salaries and auditor estimates were debated, with a 5 percent reduction on salaries above 1000 and adjustments to school salaries. Total appropriations rose to 9186441 from 8925308. Rates and tax schedules were set for 1879 80, including penalties for late payments. Trustee appointments and public institution director nominees were considered. A city registrar budget of 2600 for vital records passed.
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