Senate hearing on Tariff bill yields no decision
In Washington on February 7 the Ways and Means Committee met to discuss the Tariff bill but failed to reach a conclusion. The majority expect higher revenue from spirits with an increase in the tax.
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Counting Electoral Votes Bill Seeks Joint Session Rules
Mr Morton from Privileges and Elections reports a bill to regulate counting electoral votes and the concurrent resolution to amend the 22d Joint Rule. The measure provides a joint meeting on the last Wednesday in January with presiding officer the Senate president. It sets two Houses to vote on any objections before counting, and details procedures for multiple returns and final tally. The bill begins with a two hour debate limit and requires joint action to finalize the count. Mr Morton will push Senate consideration Monday.
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New York City Chronicle of Sharkey Escape and Gotham Notes
Maggie Jordan recalls aiding the forged escape of murderer Sharkey from the Tombs in New York and Havana, describing plans, flight, and later trouble as he regresses into drinking. Authorities debate extradition limits as Harey Sweeney and Drew face a large safe theft case at Adams Express. Also noted are Nelse Seymour’s funeral and Governor Tilden honoring poet Bryant, plus word of telegraph rate cuts.
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Shaker Settlement Fire Destroys Key Buildings in New Lebanon
A blaze at the Shaker Settlement in New Lebanon New York destroyed the largest dwelling house and three barns at the Church family complex near Pittsfield, with losses estimated at least $70,000. Elder Frederick W. Evans and 150 to 200 residents were affected. Pittsfield sent help with a hand engine to fight the fire.
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Maine Land Agent reports large Swedish settlement and land sales
The Land Agent's forthcoming annual report will list land sales and road and bridge expenditures. The Swedish colony, started in 1870, expands across New Sweden and surrounding towns. About 150 farms and 4000 families settled, 140000 acres remain unsold, with 64000 plus dollars paid to the treasury last year.
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Louisiana Compromise Debate Tests Conservative Majority
In New Orleans on February 6 1872 Conservative caucus members voted 38 27 for a legislative compromise that would seat a conservative majority while avoiding Kellogg era action. Speaker Wiltz resigned and Governor McEnery signaled retirement as Congress seeks award by Hoar Wheeler Frye and Marshall to settle seat contests and election doubts.
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Oldest Newburyport Pilot James Lunt Dies at 71
Capt. James Lunt aged 71 longtime pilot for Newburyport and Merrimack region dies after a life in seafaring. His last words urged readiness to navigate. Shipbuilding shows strength with two large vessels under construction and new contracts while mines and land sales expand.
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Merchants mill strike nearby may resume Tuesday
Fall River reports the Merchants' mill on strike plans a Tuesday start with police on hand to prevent interference. The weavers' committee circulates a warning that a city marshal may station many officers near the mill and urges calm to avoid breach of the peace and discredit to their cause.
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Carlist Attack Repulsed Near Arterza as Pampeluna Is Captured
Official dispatches report eight Carlist battalions charging King Alfonso troops near Arterza were repulsed with heavy losses. National troops gain in other operations while fighting continues near Katella. Pampeluna is reported captured with King Alfonso entering the city Friday. Senor Merry named diplomatic representative of Spain at Berlin. A decree bans military and naval officers from political meetings. Arms for Carlists arrive on the Biscay coast with twelve cannon, 4000 rifles, and 500000 cartridges.
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Assembly election in Seine et Oise favors Valentin
In Paris Feb 7 incomplete returns show Republican candidate Valentin ahead of Duc de Padone by about 5000 votes in the assembly election in the Seine et Oise department. Municipal loan subscriptions surge, reaching forty two times the required amount.
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Death of the Earl of Yarborough in London
The Earl of Yarborough died today aged 40 in London. The Edinburgh Theatre was burned to-day in Edinburgh with extensive fire damage.
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Pope Receives American Delegation at Vatican
The Pope today received a number of Americans presented by the rector of the North American College. The meeting occurred February 6 and highlighted U.S. church relations with the Vatican.
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Financial and Commercial News Roundup London to Havana
A dense financial wire reports currency rates and bond prices in London New York and Paris, including U.S. 10 408 new 1053 N Y Central 92 Erie preferred 444. bullion withdrawals in London. Paris rentes 6 41 55c. Liverpool cotton prices and grain bids. Havana sugar prices and freight costs. exchange premiums for USD and Paris funds.
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Constitutional Amendments Adopted by Maine Legislature
The Constitutional Commission adopted multiple amendments including Governor and Senator elections by plurality, abolition of Land Agent, corporate formation under general laws, taxation power protection, and four year terms for Probate and Municipal judges. It also covers church governance rights, legislative apportionment to 15 seats with reapportionment in 1881, governor reporting pardons and clemencies, and adjournment to Monday at 9.
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Navy Lighthouse Inspector Weld Allen Dies at 40
Portland Maine February 7 Commander Weld N Allen United States navy Lighthouse Inspector of this District died suddenly at the Falmouth Hotel this morning of apoplexy aged 40 Manchester New Hampshire February 6 Peter Eaton aged about 87 real estate owner and longtime resident died of apoplexy at his Bridee street residence about 10 AM he was in his usual health earlier today
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Ship Don Quixote Arrives in New York from Manila
The ship Don Quixote docked in New York yesterday after a passage from Manila. Thirty seven people reportedly suffer smallpox at the Cook County poorhouse in Illinois. Reports say $200,000 in goods smuggled from Montreal into the United States in a single day. Dennis Scanlon killed by a flying stone at Flynt's quarry in Monson Massachusetts. Lancaster water reservoir empty due to frozen pumps. Gen Butler’s desk in the House of Representatives decorated by women. E D Hammond, teller at Second National Bank of Lawrence Kansas, is a defaulter. bank secured from loss. Hammond released.
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