Obituary Fragments Delay Publication in U S Papers
An obituary for Prince Alexander Michael ewitech Gortschakofff sits ready in many newspapers but has not yet been published. Another obituary for Charles O'Conor remains unreleased as editors await a suitable pretext.
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Congress feud over Hurd bill and stock jobbing charges
In Congress, sharp tempers flare over moves to press the Hurd bill amid accusations of stock jobbing influence. Garfield and allies threaten frank talk on stock legislation and Capitol scandals this winter. Pennsylvania and Connecticut Democrats meet today to pick delegates to Cincinnati. Ohio Republicans select delegates to Chicago with a Sherman Blaine clash. A 20 year old Vermont man confessed to killing his niece to ease a family plan, with his mother jailed and denying involvement. Gladstone announced as new British cabinet member. Parliament to adjourn Friday for two weeks for reappointment. New York reports say anti Tilden forces seek party unity at Cincinnati nomination, pledging no personal feuds to jar the campaign.
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Secret manipulation clouds Hurd bill in Congress
Washington dispatch reports confusion over the Hurd bill with late subcommittee action and secrecy. It notes key supporters like Garfield and Morrison opposing stock jobbing aims, mentions pressure from lobbyists, and signals potential reporting doubt as full committee debates its fate.
House Passes Resolution on Fortunate Bay Interference Dispute
In Washington on April 27 the House adopted a resolution by Dr. Loring calling for all Presidentially exchanged correspondence with Britain about alleged January 6 1878 interference with American fishermen at Fortune Bay. The day’s session also advanced a telegraphs privacy bill and wage-standards in navy yards, with final passage after amendments. The House scheduled May 15 for three immigration, eight hour, and education funding measures and resumed work on trade mark registration, amending the search warrant and penal clauses before passage and adjournment.
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Bills and Resolutions Dominate Senate Session
In Washington the Senate received a Thiers speeches gift for the Senate Library and passed a joint resolution reappointing Stephen A. McCarty to naval service. A House bill to outfit an Arctic expedition and a Lady Franklin Bay observation station also advanced. A lands endowment bill for agricultural colleges passed in committee, while the Kellogg resolution was set aside and the Indian Appropriation bill discussed before adjournment.
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Ute settlement plan moves through Congress with terms
The House Indian Affairs Committee approved an agreement that Utes be settled on Colorado lands, not New Mexico, with lands sold under existing laws. Mineral lands to fetch no less than $5 per acre and other lands at least $125. Proceeds reimburse the U.S. for appropriations, fund land purchases, and support annual distributions to the Indians. Cabinet notes cover Treasury surplus and fishery disputes. Connecticut Democratic convention preparations noted with key delegates.
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Eleventh NH Insurance Commissioner report outlines 1879 activity
The eleventh annual report by Commissioner Pillsbury notes no legislative session, urges patronage of licensed companies, and cites strong NH Fire stock gains. Fire risks written 33,225,596. risks in force 49,561,376. premiums 410,944. Losses paid 314,945. losses to premiums 76 percent. Life licenses total 21. policies issued 945. issued amount 1,588,082. policies in force 7,041. insured amount 10,241,872. gross premiums 254,368. death/claims paid 288,658.
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New York Democrats vow unity behind Cincinnati nomination
Private advices from New York indicate anti Tilden factions favor any Cincinnati nominee and Tam many leaders will unite with John Kelly if needed. They insist New York must back the Democratic ticket and oppose personal quarrels. If Tilden wins the convention he will receive New York’s support, while Kelly risking his Tammany standing by resisting national wishes.
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Ohio delegates clash as Sherman and Blaine vie for Ohio roll
Columbus April 27 reports crowded hotels for the Republican state Convention. Sherman supporters aim to instruct delegates and back Sherman at Chicago while Blaine factions push a firm stand against dictation. Delegates tally about 200 to 250 for Blaine and Sherman far ahead locally. A Columbus special notes bitter contest and cautious leadership as arrivals continue.
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Speculation of the Action of the Convention Today
Harrisburg April 27. Delegates arrived for the Democratic State Convention as Philadelphia fights dominate attention. Wallace and Randall are present. Cincinnati delegation likely uninstructed. Efforts to mediate failed as regulars and contesting factions clash over admitting half the Philadelphia delegations.
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Vermont girl slain in suspected familal crime
In Waterbury Vermont on April 27 a missing girl from Duxbury named Alice Meeker was found dead after being poisoned with strychnine. Her uncle Samuel Meeker and his wife were questioned as suspects. Alman and his mother faced arrest. Alman confessed involvement with his mother denying knowledge. Body buried in a swamp. officials await autopsy results. Case set for May 10.
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Inquest on Madison Square disaster and jail terms delayed
The New York inquest into the Madison Square disaster hears testimony from police and officials about safety believes walls shifted due to gallery heat and gas. Salem Wales testifies to cracks and plaster falls while awaiting grand jury action. other items include arrests, legal delays, and cabinet appointment rumors.
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Mob of masked men attempt lynching ends with shooting
In Blue Rock township near New Albany Indiana a mob seized Henry Long during a murder trial. Long shot leader Henry L Otte, fled after taking fire and is presumed dead. his wife and neighbors flee amid a reign of terror.
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Double house damaged by fire in Concord corner of Green and School
A fire this afternoon damaged a corner residence owned by H. P. Rolfe on Green and School streets in Concord. Occupants Mrs. Parkhurst and Arthur Henry. Loss about 1000 dollars, insured.
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Multiple Local Incidents And Trials From Dominion To Deep South
W P Gillespie of Cincinnati confesses to a murder ten years past as a passenger dies in a Waynesboro Va freight wreck. Abraham Hendricx surrenders after shooting a brother in law Baile in Quacua Illinois. Harrisburg board of pardons to consider Kemble cases. Canada embargo lift may boost cattle shipments and lower rates. Chicago grants Western Indiana Railroad extension within city. Manitoba subsidies 2500 acres per mile for Southwestern Colonization Railway. work to begin. Rev F Moore’s creation Sunday deemphasized by Covington Presbytery. Eric Belle strikes M C Upper hole. Savannah shingle mill boiler explosion kills two, injures several. building burns. Bedford Queen et al sentenced. sentence stayed awaiting appeal. Deadwood dispatch notes white stock thieves kill Deffebach and steal 15 horses near Inyan Kara Mountain. hunt ongoing. Valleyfield strikers clash with police. one wounded, one officer cut. mob dispersed.
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Trouble Between China and Portugal Captured Vessels
Reports from Lisbon claim Macao is blockaded and Chinese cruisers have seized seventeen Portuguese ships. The government orders Rainha De Portugal to sail to Macao while some journals hide telegrams from Macao from the public. Authorities also report arrests connected to the Czar assassination plot and widespread famine and plague in Russia, plus political upheaval in Italy and racing results at Newmarket.
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Farmer Edgar Campbell slain in Iowa dispute
Drs Marines Iowa April 27 Edgar Campbell 22 a farmer ten miles southwest of Knoxville was killed by neighbor Lewis Sherman over stock trespass. Campbell released stock Sherman claimed damages. The men met in the road armed. Sherman fired before Campbell drew. Sherman hid then surrendered in Knoxville today.
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