Tax on the Pacific Railroads and Louisiana Affairs
The article reports Treasury plans to collect five percent of gross earnings from Pacific railroads, with sums due by October 31st and disputes over calculations. It notes Gen Sheridan's uncertain status in Louisiana, Emory's command, and a cautious federal stance on unrest ahead of Congress. Also covered are the Coombs death by self harm and criticism of the Centennial Tea Party’s finances, including high expenses and low net proceeds.
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Emigrant ship Cospatrick burned with few survivors
London reports the burning of the emigrant ship Cospatrick. A telegram from Madeira confirms only three known survivors: the second mate and two seamen, who were rescued by the British ship Sceptre after ten days afloat. They subsisted at times on the flesh and blood of those who died in the boat.
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Gerrit Smith death ends remarkable career in New York
New York dec 28 Gerrit Smith dies at 80 after a career as a major landowner in Oneida county and a lawyer who defended a German accused in Madison County. He rose from family fortune to own nearly a million acres and a Oswego water power venture yielding large income. His death follows a paralytic attack after Christmas remarks and prior meeting with Astor. He leaves two children and a widow.
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Subcommittee Probes Pacific Mail Finances and Irwin Deposits
The Ways and Means subcommittee opened sessions at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to investigate Pacific Mail Steamship Company affairs. Witnesses including Mr Cole of American Exchange Bank described large deposits by Irwin, routed via King the Postmaster, with multiple checks and certified funds totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. Bank ledgers and check records from Harriott & Noyes and Park Bank were examined, detailing May 1872 transactions and the involvement of Stockwell and King in stock transfers and deposits.
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Seizure of Steamer Gustav In Carlist Action Debate
London reports debate over punishing Carlists for seizing the Gustav. San Sebastian advices say the steamer lies embedded in mud while Carlists unload her. The Gustav’s captain sustained a minor wound in the engagement.
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Extradition Case and Trade Debate Highlight St John Meeting
In St John the Board of Trade committee favored reciprocity but urged changes to the treaty. A motion to extend reciprocal coasting trade to the U S was defeated 20 to 12. Also reported: steam tug Bessie B lost due to machinery failure. crew saved. Other items note Canada’s import duty on non Canadian manufactured machinery and a habeas corpus ruling in Adolphe aschemascher case. Dugan extradited for murder arrives Halifax.
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Massive Southbridge fire destroys Dresser Block and more
In Southbridge Massachusetts two brick blocks and several small wooden buildings on Main Street burned early Sunday. Losses totaled about 50000 with details including D W Williams furniture $10000 stock $7000 insured and Mercy Foskett milliner $4500 loss. Fire attributed to spontaneous combustion.
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Swindler Bailey Arrested After New England Scams
A man calling himself O Bailey arrived in Manchester from New York and swindled firms in Manchester Lowell and Montpelier. He contracted for machinery worth 1690 and 2400 with forged drafts and secured loans with fictitious funds. He was arrested in Montpelier and returned to Manchester while denying his true identity. He is about 29 and carried religious tracts, with a written confession of past swindling.
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Detectives doubt boy is Charlie Ross found in Syracuse
Philadelphia police say the boy believed to be Charlie Ross, found in Syracuse, N Y, is not the youth. Major W M Robinson of the New Orleans Republican named to the Police Board after Joubert’s resignation. General A S Badger recovering from September wounds and set to resume command in January. AP Portland Maine agent denied truth of resignation rumor on Eastern Railroad. Spirit lamp explosion at Herman Baner residence in St Louis injures Mrs Baner and infant, Adele Klienck, and Mr Bickerdt. Louisville paper reports patrolmen in Uniontown Kentucky hanged a colored woman thrice to force a confession. she has since recovered.
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