Congressional debate on subsidies and term limits
The House debated subsidies to associations and corporations, set caps on public appropriations, and adopted a new rule limiting bills from altering existing laws. It also supported a resolution upholding the two term presidential tradition and considered multiple bills including river improvements, a plan to repurpose national currency, and reform of Freemen’s Affairs Committee.
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Babcock Court of Inquiry Discharges and Letters from Ex Gov Palmer
A Boston Post despatch from Washington reports the Chicago Whiskey Ring probe widening beyond named officials. Henderson predicts Secretary Bristow will resign amid prosecutions while Palmer of Illinois writes support for Henderson and defense of independent legal action. The Babcock Court adjourns in Chicago as St Louis cases and Indianapolis verdicts unfold. Cincinnati defendants plead guilty in revenue cases.
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Explosive case owner Thomassen linked to Bremerhaven blast
The Bremerhaven explosion is attributed to a passenger named Thomassen who owned the dynamite case and confessed to constructing a timed chest. He was in a Bremerhaven coach house for two weeks preparing the device, while authorities found packing material but no explosives. The death toll reaches eighty with additional unidentified remains.
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Efforts to Save Dolan and Immunize Impostor Justice
New York dispatch reports counsel for condemned Dolan pressing to move Gov. Tilden toward commuting his sentence to life, to gather evidence of innocence for a pardon. Affidavits from Dolan’s sister and mother describe alibi details. judge cites sincerity in Dolan’s reaction to respite news, while experts debate guilt. Additional notes cover Dolan and other prisoners facing Friday execution, gallows alterations, and legal reform talk. The piece also notes Bishop Haven’s third term stance and Grant dinner invite, plus Tweed’s six million suit, the Upper Hudson closure, and related local items.
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Freight Agents Meet Over New Tariffs
A Chicago meeting of general freight agents from trunk lines discussed harmonizing rates from New York and Boston to the seaboard. The Erie favored equalizing New York rates with Boston, while New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads worried Boston tariffs might rise. A Grand Trunk meeting is planned, with broader rate talks ongoing and a Friday follow-up.
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Anchor Brewery sale in Bakersville clears for $6000
Special Despatch from Manchester N H reports the Anchor Brewery property including ale barrels and machinery sold yesterday forenoon after long adjournments. Col John B Kidder bought most of the lot, Eldredge of Portsmouth purchased thirteen tierces of stock ale, other brewers and moisturers attended. Prices ranged from $1 to $7 per barrel for stock ale and as low as ten cents per barrel for present use ale.
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Amoskeag Post Office to Reopen With New Postmaster
Special Despatch reports that after the Amoskeag Post Office building burned there will be a new postal station. George H. Colby is appointed Postmaster and the station will operate from Stearns & Young's brick block once documents arrive. It will open to the public shortly.
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Fires Hit Hartford and Bangor In Morning Blazes
A Hartford restaurant fire at 1 o clock damaged only the eatery with Briggs insured for 7500 in out of town companies. Another Hartford dwelling fire at Mozart Garden caused several thousand dollars in loss, insured for 4000 on the building and 3000 on furniture. In Bangor a Carmel road barn fire destroyed hay and farming tools, insured. In Cheshire Massachusetts a Cheshire grist mill owned by George Gordon of Boston suffered about 10000 in loss, with partial insurance.
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Weather Forecast for Major Regions in December 1875
In the South Atlantic and Gulf States expect warmer, clear or hazy weather with southerly winds as barometer falls. Tennessee and Ohio Valley forecast cooler air with northwest winds, rising barometer. Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys see lower temps with cloudy skies. Lake region shows warmer, partly cloudy conditions with northwest and westerly winds. Middle States and New England: warmer later after rising then falling barometer with snow in north.
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Notable Taunton Business Leader Dies After Shock
Taunton remembers Willard Lovering at 74, president of Whittenton Manufacturing and Taunton Savings Bank, former Taunton Branch Railroad chief. Funeral at St Thomas's Church Friday at 2 30 PM. Jacob Stone, 70, longtime banker in Newburyport, dies. Ebenezer Faxon, 73, Dover resident and Republican activist passes after heart illness.
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France. Reported resignation and senators elected in Paris
In Paris on December 15 the Evening reports that M Leon Say minister of finance has resigned. It lists numerous elected senators including Viscount de Lorgeril Count De Drubet Homne de Saissy M Guin M Lepetit M Paul Morin M Scherer De Tocqueville Gen Chabron Le Tellier Gen Valaze Carnot Laufrey Rainport Testelin Corbon Cremieux Littre Scheurer Kestner and others. The Right Centre proposed to annul the elections over secrecy rule, but the measure was rejected by a 13 vote majority after a clash between Buffet and Gambetta.
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Selectmen and Assessors Meet on State Tax Equalization
A meeting at City Hall brought together selectmen and assessors from various towns to discuss state wide tax equalization. A county-balanced committee was appointed to study the valuation and report to the next Legislature.
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Diver finds no bogies in wreck of burned steamer Waco
From New York dispatch dated December 15 a diver who inspected the wreck of the steamer Waco near Galveston reported no signs of bogies or contraband inside the hull. The ship shows extensive fire damage with masts and decks burned away and possible explosion in the forward section while engines and boilers remain in good condition.
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New Orleans Auditor Resigns. Successor Appointed to Senate
New Orleans reports indicate Auditor Clinton tendered resignation effective today but will continue duties for several days. Governor Kellogg has not appointed a successor yet. Hon. R. H. Marr chosen by Governor McEnery United States Senator to replace Gen. McMillan, who resigned.
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The Terrier Reports L Amerique Encounter
The Terrier from Newfoundland passes the French steamer L Amerique bound from New York to Havre with a broken shaft on December 1 near latitude 50 18. The Indus from Alexandria reports passing a damaged steamship in tow near Cape St Vincent on the 3rd in a red funnel. The Deutschland disaster prompts a Board of Trade inquiry starting Monday at Poplar. fourteen victims buried at Dover Court as shops close for the funeral.
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Commuted death sentence for Anna Hollenscheid
Mrs Anna Hollenscheid once to be hanged at Herman Missouri on December 17 for the murder of her son in law Chris Albend has the sentence commuted to life imprisonment by Governor Hardin Her husband, convicted in the same case, will be executed at the scheduled time in Herman
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Governor Porter Postpones January Bond Interest Payment
Nashville dispatch says Governor Porter mailed a letter to a major Tennessee bondholder in New York stating that the January interest on the bonds will not be paid.
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British Forces Repel Malay Attack Near Perak Residency
Sir William Gervais reports from Penang that 80 men of the Tenth Regiment and 120 auxiliaries attacked 400 to 800 Malays behind a stockade near the Perak residency. After a sharp fight the British charged and routed the defenders with 60 to 80 enemy killed or wounded. Two British and six auxiliaries were killed, twenty five wounded. Reinforcements not required.
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Bishop Consecrated in Fond du Lac Wis
Rev. John Henry Hobart Brown of Cohoes was consecrated Bishop of Fond du Lac at St. John s Church this morning in Troy New York.
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Forgeries Suspect Waldo Stevens Dies in Worcester
Waldo Stevens, once a teamster for bankrupt Lucius W. Pond, traveling from San Francisco to Worcester on Gov. Gaston’s requisition, reportedly hanged himself from a tree near Worcester Normal School hillside. his neck broke. In Providence Mrs Adeline Negus, widow of Dr Negus of Webster Mass, killed herself by cutting her throat this morning while awaiting admission to the insane asylum.
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