Virginia politics and Mahone influence debated
Col McClure criticizes Virginia policy while Senator Mahone wields power. He argues the Richmond Whig Washington Republican and Star editor James R Young attack him to boost Gorham and secure Mahone's vote for Senate leadership. McClure replies denouncing misrepresentation and political motive.
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New York bondholders called selfish and obstinate by Nashville paper
The Nashville American accuses the New York committee of bondholders of being selfish and pig‑headed as they press demands. It notes possible shifts in stance, arguing their iron‑clad circular was based on faulty information about Tennessee’s finances and public sentiment.
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Timing of Chamberlain's senatorial prospects debated
The Baltimore Sun notes possible senator timber in Gen Chamberlain and recounts missed opportunities. It argues he lacked courage to stand by convictions, allowing Democratic Maine to retake governor and risk a senatorial reversal, while his Civil War stance failed to excite Democrats or Greenbackers.
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Military officer transfers and leave notices
Lieut. E. H. Moore is ordered to the Naval Observatory on January 6. Surgeon A. F. Price is detached from the Asiatic squadron and ordered to proceed home and report arrival. First Lieut. M. CU Goodsell is detached from the USS Saratoga in Baltimore and ordered to report to the Commandant at the Washington Navy Yard for duty at the Marine Barracks. First Lieut. F. H. Yerrington at the Marine Barracks Washington will relieve Goodsell on the Saratoga. Leave of absence for two weeks is granted Capt. R. S. Collum commanding the Marine Barracks, Washington.
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Dublin unrest and British troop movements raise Ireland fears
London dispatches describe Dublin's unrest as soldiers return from leave facing hostility. Government readies troops with 20,000 buckshot rounds and ball cartridges for stations at Bruff Molnll Carrick on Shannon Ballyshannon. Police arrest Home Rule supporter Boyle as authorities warn against decoy attempts.
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Fortune Bay dispute records published with diplomatic correspondence
London reports publish correspondence from Aug 13 1578 to Jun 12 1880 on the Fortune Bay dispute. It includes Lord Salisbury’s 1880 despatch declining compensation and Evarts's May 17 report. Despatches detail Granville Lowell interviews, US sentiment, and Evarts noting cabinet readiness to ease difficulties. A bill before Congress would grant the President discretionary power to arrange treaty rights with the United States.
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Disastrous Floods Hit England France and Belgium
Floods sweep northern England with the Irwell overflowing in Manchester covering 120 acres and flooding 4000 dwellings. Ships wrecked casualties reported. France sees Calvados Caen Lisieux Pont l Eveque flooded while Belgium suffers at Liege Hay and Namur with rail disruption and accidents.
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Lima Families Flee as Chilean Forces Advance
Advices from Lima report principal families leaving the city amid threats from Chileans. Many boarded ships in Callao Bay, occupying foreign flags while Panama orders their removal. Chilian army remains at Pisco. Ica reports pillaging. no Peruvian counter-moves yet known.
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Boers Overpower British Troops Near Pretoria Report
A Durban despatch says 250 men of the Ninety-fourth Regiment marching from Lyndenburg to Pretoria were attacked by Boers. About 120 were killed or wounded or taken prisoner. colors saved. Reports differ on location and timing but indicate Boer momentum and need for more troops.
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Controv resy in 1874 Tribune View on Bayard and Phelps Dodge
Extract from the 1874 New York Tribune denouncing a Phelps Dodge case as a display of powerful figures and detectives colluding to defraud revenue. It claims Senators and officials acted to ruin a leading mercantile house for a fortune of 1 726 000 dollars, while ignoring common good.
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Explosion At Bradford Blasts Two Men
A nitroglycerine blast near Bradford Pennsylvania at 2 a m Injured Thomas Perry who was hurled through an engine house and left alive. Albert Magee was blown to fragments with only heart lungs and part of skull recovered. Magee had come from Brady's Bend and has a Canton Ohio father.
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Tragedy at Ryan's Boarding House Ends In Fatalities
In Steubenville Ohio last night Dr Henry the young dentist intoxicated at the table hurled profane words at women. Dr Schooley a physician rebuked him and a fight followed. Buckingham interfered and Schooley was shot in the eye. Henry crushed Schooley's skull with a shovel. Buckingham and Schooley survived initial injuries but were not expected to live.
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Supreme Court in Decline and Hayes Court Appointments
Special Correspondence warns the Supreme Court has fallen from its great days. It questions Justice Miller and Justice Harlan for corruption risks, praises Davis and Field, critiques Strong and Hunt, and argues Hayes will weaken the bench further by filling four vacancies. It also notes Senator Davis’ fading influence and retirement plans.
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Despatches From Dakotas Track Sitting Bull Surrender
War Department reports from St Paul and Fort Keogh detail Allison and Culbertson letters predicting Sitting Bull's move toward Milk River, with windfall notes on camps, shortages, and possible surrender. Brisk messenger updates indicate Crow and Gale factions and a growing flow of refugees to the agency.
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Funeral pallbearers include Vice President-elect Arthur
The funeral of Mrs. Benjamin K. Phelps at 101 West Forty-seventh Street was attended by Vice President-elect Chester A. Arthur among pallbearers. Clergy and legal officials joined in services as judges and bar members observed.
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Plans of the Mexican Railway Scheme Reported
A New York meeting chaired by Gen. Grant reveals a split among Mexican railway backers. A Gould minority proposes pooling but diverged routes, with final decisions to be settled by Grant before Feb. 1 if talks fail. Separately, legal action over Nashua and Lowell versus Peterboro awaits dismissal filings. Consolidation ties St. Paul and Duluth with Chicago group. leadership shifts to H. J. Porter.
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Ponca Chiefs Remain in Indian Territory Amid Inquiry
At the Interior Department the Ponca chiefs described their removal from Dakota to Indian Territory, expressing satisfaction with current lands and a wish to stay. They requested Congress be informed of their decision. The Life Saving Service issued orders to discharge negligent surfmen and replace them, with full case details to be reported. A Texas bond case involving Merrick & Durant versus Giddings and ex-Gov. Coke ended with a defense verdict, to be appealed to the Supreme Court. Miscellaneous notes include petroleum export figures, a resignation by Surgeon Shaw, a statue approval for Washington, and Shenandoah readiness orders.
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Magnificent season for Her Majesty’s Opera Company in New York
The Boston Post notes the Academy of Music’s nightly triumphs with Her Majesty’s Opera Company led by Mapleson. Stars include Gerster, Cary, Del Puente, Corsini, Campanini, and Novara. Marta opens with standing room only as audiences applaud solos and encores. Mapleson returns to Boston for two weeks, earning high praise.
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Town fire roars through Elkhart destroying business district
A morning blaze in Elkhart Texas wiped out nearly the entire business block. Losses include E Douthel four thousand. T S Davis eight thousand for store and thirty five thousand insured. Rainey Glenn one thousand five hundred sixty. Pearcell Co drugs two thousand six hundred. post office and express office also a total loss.
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Boston Pugilist Sullivan Beats Donaldson in Ten Rounds
In Cincinnati on December 24 John Sullivan of Boston and Prof. Donaldson of Cleveland staged a small gloves fight before a select audience. Ten rounds were fought with Donaldson repeatedly knocked down or forced down to avoid punishment. After the final round Donaldson conceded Sullivan deserved the purse and the bout ended.
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Snow Storm Describes Night Sky in St Louis
A furious snow storm began around eight and dropped four types of snow within two hours. The storm shows no sign of letting up and is expected to continue through the night. Temperature remains mild for the period.
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Frank Michael Sentenced for Murder of Alice Beker
In Navasota Texas on December 24 Frank Michael received a 99 year penitentiary sentence for the murder of Alice Beker committed ten days earlier.
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Elder Eli Grant recalls Henry Clay in vivid Ashland recollections
An aged resident at 477 Preston Street recounts his youth as Henry Clay’s valet in New Orleans and later at Ashland. He describes Clay’s affection for wife and children, the trainer dog for stock, notable dinners, and fondness for field sports, asserting Clay as a famed orator.
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