Wood Refunding Bill Faces Long Debate Amid Quorum Gaps
Washington dispatch reports Mr. Wood aims to push the Refunding bill, but faces a stalled Consular and Diplomatic measure and a likely lack of quorum. Debates over long term bonds versus ten dollar certificates dominate as bankers seek to boost circulation and tax strategies. The House rejected suspending the rules on a tax repeal for checks, while other items include a bankrupt law petition, a Farragut monument pedestal, and an ambt adjournment to January 3.
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Important Measures Introduced in Present Session
Special correspondence from Washington outlines key bills and resolutions in Congress. Warrants include Warner of Ohio tariff commission proposal, Paige immediate transportation act tweaks, Butterworth postal card changes, and McCord Iowa rail rates bill mandating uniform charges and published schedules.
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Debate on 1836 surplus stockpiled funds in Senate
In Washington the Senate considered a Davis of West Virginia bill to relieve the Treasury of $28,000,000 tied to state deposits from 1836. Supporters praised the gift as education funding, while opponents warned it would burden future generations and distort debt obligations. Debate paused with no final action.
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Malden River survey proposes deepening and cut off plan
Government engineers submitted four river improvement projects to the Senate this year, including a 12 foot deep cut off near the island and through the marsh to improve navigation. The cost for the leading plan is estimated at 35 000 dollars and a supporting letter from town treasurer A F Sargent accompanies the report.
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Senate Refuses Third Reading on Hayden Sentence Commutation
In Montpelier Vermont the Senate blocks a third reading on Edwin C. Hayden’s sentence. A joint railroads hearing considers a Brat-Uebvre and Vernon road charter amendment allowing a Vermont and Massachusetts line to extend to Bellows Falls. Vermont Valley opposes, seeking notice extension. Vermont and Massachusetts argue state needs the expansion for competition with New York. Representatives Estey Harris Noble appear for Vernon and Central Vermont. Contingence questioned. Rutland city charter debate proceeds with Kendall Poland in support and Simons Stewart in opposition.
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Central
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John B. Page
Rutland
A.B. Harris
Springfield, Mass
Harris
Rutland County
P. R. Kendall
L. P. Poland
N. P. Simons
John W. Stewart
New England Mackerel Catch Reaches Notable 1880 Totals
Gloucester reports 1880 mackerel catch of 129,620 barrels from 110 vessels and 1,650 men, largest since 1865. Rockport, Newburyport, Wellfleet, and Province towns show strong runs. Maine ports list solid figures. High line schooner Alice of Swan's Island tops with 3,700 barrels sold for 519,548 75.
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Swan’s Island
Louis
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Harwich
Cora E. Smith
North Haven
Outrage Hurts Elderly Lady in Spring Lake NJ
On December 20 in Spring Lake New Jersey two well dressed men gained entry to an elderly Mrs Mary Koons home asking for beds. One held her while the other attempted an indecent assault. James Deegan admitted involvement and named John Brand as accomplice. Brand remains at large and Millen Brand his brother was arrested on suspicion. The community is in an uproar over the crime.
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Brooklyn Presbyterians reopen Talmage liar debate
New York reports Rev Dr Vandyke revived the question of Rev T DeWitt Talmage's honesty. He wrote to Talmage that ministers may hold a conference in Brooklyn to review new evidence from his trial with the Brooklyn Presbytery.
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Welch shoots Whitney over wife affair in Fort Scott
Wesley Welch shot and killed Charles Whitney in Fort Scott after Whitney allegedly dallied with Welch's wife during the previous summer. Welch returned from Colorado to Nevada, Missouri, to retrieve his wife, Whitney followed and retrieved her to town, and Welch surrendered to officers after the fatal confrontation in a saloon.
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Ireland on brink as agitation nears rocks in Dublin
The Times correspondent reports Ireland drifting toward crisis as agitation sweeps provinces. Coercion appears to triumph while government stays passive. Lawful authority erodes as police arrests thin and jurors fear convicting. Reports note upcoming Irish Land Commission findings and mass demonstrations in Manchester. Security measures tighten with troops, patrols, and bailiff protection amid evictions and threats.
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Telegraph vs. Telephone Decision Against the Edison Company
In London the Exchequer Division ruled the Edison Telephone Company must obtain a license, finding telephone use infringes the telegraph monopoly. Judgment for the Crown with costs allows continued operations pending appeal. Included are South African War updates and a Paris billiards championship report.
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Bank Robber in Court and Local Trials Gleaned
George Jourdan the Middletown bank robber faced habeas corpus proceedings in the U S Circuit Court as to identity and crime. Flatbush excise license officials were tried for misdemeanor with liquor dealers present. Diphtheria outbreaks flare in Brooklyn with 150 cases and 50 deaths last week. A Holbrook indictment for second degree murder followed a shooting in November. A shooting gallery misfire injured Gustave Warganz. he lies in hospital. City of Chester brought gold bars and sovereigns ashore. Allan Lee killed by a train in Jersey City. Henry Freeman jailed for embezzlement of 5000 dollars. Adolphus Main convicted of manslaughter.
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Jones & McDonald Fail in Chicago Trade Debacle
Jones and McDonald, a long established Chicago firm, failed with liabilities around 600000 and secured assets about 450000. The collapse followed a rapid wheat and corn selloff after the firm reportedly dumped large grain holdings to cover margins, dragging down prices and triggering wider consequences among associated firms and creditors.
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Death of Josiah De Loach Prominent Unionist in Memphis
Josiah De Loach, aged 75, died in Memphis today. A Civil War Union supporter who warned Gen. Grant of Vandorn's Cavalry near Collierville in 1862, he later served as Memphis postmaster under Grant for eight years.
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Chamberlain declines senatorial candidacy in letter
Bo o thbay Maine December 20 1589 rumors circulate on Chamberlains possible run for US Senate in Hamlin successor. A Boothbay legislator Charles H Fisher asked Chamberlain if he will be a candidate. Chamberlain replies he does not make himself a candidate but serves if called and thanks constituents for their confidence.
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Trenton moves to amend constitution via legislative commission
A plan seeks a constitutional commission to repeal limits on legislative power, especially for municipalities, and to abolish the Court of Chancery and Court of Errors and Appeals. It proposes a single Supreme Court made up of district judges who head county courts.
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Southern Pacific opens line toward Deming Station across 1210 miles
San Francisco reports the Southern Pacific Railroad started business today reaching Deming Station near Mesilla, 1210 miles east of San Francisco and 45 miles from El Paso. Stages link with the Santa Fe road at San Marcial, 75 miles away, with a future eastward junction planned. Grading continues toward the Rio Grande and El Paso while surveyors study a Texas air route to Houston or New Orleans.
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Lowell recount flips Ward Three alderman seat
Lowell Massachusetts voters see recount results with D Moody Prescott defeating James Jarrol in Ward Three for alderman. Butterworth edges Smith by about fifty votes for alderman, affecting city council outcomes and ward representation.
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Vile tale of a Cleveland father and his lost daughter
A physician relays a brutal Cleveland case in which a man ruined by drink exploits his daughter. She toils as a sewer to support him, dies after a street accident, and he sells her funeral wreath and later her body to fund liquor, desecrating her grave for profit.
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Notable Fatalities and Developments Across New England and Vermont
A crowded wire of brief items reports: Antrim NH, E Todd killed by accidental gun discharge while hunting. Charlton MA Harvey Nichols turns 70. Eastport and St Andrews ME crews catching large volumes of herring. W H Piersons elected to Maine State Board of Agriculture. Edward H Ripley to build Rutland VT opera house on burned site. John Daley of Fall River arrested in Montreal for Newport thefts. Manchester NH AR Collins faced bigamy charge with $1000 bail. Eastport ME ships seek more freight capacity. US District Attorney vacancy sparks many hopefuls. Almansa rumor of 2000 associated conspirators bound for Havana.
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Christmas and New Year Festival for Boston Needy
Long column notes a wide range of items from railroad talks in St Louis to postal bans in Canada and a church debt issue in New York. It highlights a Winnipeg plan to settle Irish families, Galveston bar backing Woods for Supreme Court, Port Hope assault verdict, and a Mexican rail subsidy. A key item is the Holiday Festival at the Boston Christian Union inviting about 400 destitute children and mothers to Union Hall on Jan 1, with calls for clothing, toys, and money donations. organizers urge early contributions to aid preparations.
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Notable Deaths in Mattawamkeag and Maine Figures
The obituary notes a December 16 death in Mattawamkeag, Maine of an 82 year old Danville Aubur n native who operated a hotel and store, aided the railroad project, and supported church building as a Democrat town leader and Mason. Additional notices honor Rev Myron W Pinkerton missionary to the Zulus who died November 10, Rev Willard M Harding Pilgrim Monument official who died December 20 of paralysis, Hon James M Stone former Massachusetts legislator and Speaker, Maj D J Sweeney Ninth Regiment M V M who died December 19. multiple other deaths are listed.
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