Congress Debates Civil Rights and Reconstruction Measures
Washington reports a flurry of bills and resolutions on credits and statutes of limitation, freedmen relief, naturalization, pensions, and currency reform. Debates cover neutrality, compensation for loyal slave owners, and constitutional amendments on apportionment. Adjournment follows a day of speeches and committee actions.
Severe Cold Across Multiple Cities Reported
Worcester reports 20 to 25 below at sunrise and noon zero as cold wave continues. Other cities including Providence Philadelphia New York and Cincinnati note record lows with ice on rivers and frozen ferries. Northern states show 8 to 30 below in spots and clear conditions elsewhere with strong winds in some areas.
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State Musical Festival Opens in Coxcorn New Hampshire
The third annual State Musical Festival begins this evening in Coxcorn under Prof. L. M. Emerson of Boston. The event runs four days with distinguished singers and players from New York Boston and other cities. Organizers Morey and Davis report expectations of record attendance and interest statewide.
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Illinois Education Convention Backs Bureau of Education
The State Educational Convention of Illinois at Joliet adopted unanimously a resolution favoring a Bureau of Education proposed by Mr Donnelly and urged Congress to support it. The President of the State Normal University was asked to confer with other state conventions. Michigan and Indiana conventions also passed similar resolutions. A National Convention in Washington may meet to address popular education in the Southern States.
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Destruction of the Steamer Liberty On Potomac River
Alexandria agents report the Express line steamer Liberty burned to the water line after a Thursday night blaze off Cedar Point. The vessel and cargo are total losses, with only the officers and crew saved as it ran ashore on the Maryland side.
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Cotton markets in Nashville steady at 42c middling
Nashville notes dull cotton at 42 cents for middling, few transactions, little arrival. Damaged railroad bridges repaired and to be passable tomorrow, through freights to begin January 10. River levels still falling.
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Bitterly cold voyage news and wrecks near Fortress Monroe
Fort Monroe reports bitter cold weather and a heavy northeast blow. The Empire City arrives with the 2d U S colored infantry en route to Washington. Gen Scott’s health improves and a New Year reception is noted. James River freezes. The brig John Gwin ashore. Five vessels reported wrecked on Hog Island arrive leaking.
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Steamer St David Reaches Hallpax After Gales
The St David from Liverpool put in at Hallpax for coal after 12 days of furious gales and seven days of rough weather. The ship is reported all right. Weather at 11 PM was clear and cold with no sight of the Canada.
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Motion Denied to Postpone Otero Murder Trial
New York government court denies a motion to delay the trial of Gonzales and Salvador for the murder of Otero. The defendants will be tried in the current term.
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Eulogy Plan Set for Lincoln by Bancroft in February
The select committee on national mourning met this morning and elected George Bancroft to deliver a Lincoln eulogy in February after E M Stanton declined. The event follows Washington's January 8 memorial talks and aims to honor the late president with a formal address.
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Five Jackson stores burned in Sunday fire
Five stores were burned in Jackson Michigan Sunday morning causing an estimated loss of 30000 dollars. Fire officials reported the blaze started early and destroyed multiple shops. Local residents aided crews as flames were brought under control.
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Market Conditions Report from a Financial Day
On Monday afternoon January 8 borrowers with good credit found easy access to funds from banks or private lenders at around six percent on call for short terms. The market shows ample money with modest loan demand and scarce high quality commercial paper for discount.
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Prosperity Follows Peace as Trade Rebounds Across Regions
An annual circular notes universal prosperity in commerce after the war, with restored confidence, rapid price rises, and brisk imports. It highlights shortages in the North and West, destitution in the South, and strong foreign demand aiding renewed manufacture. The piece ends with a comparative nine year tally of business failures by amount and number.
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Distinguished orators to lecture at Music Hall in February
Boston Young Men's Christian Association announces three lectures at Music Hall. Major General C. C. Howard speaks on The Freedmen on February 1, Rev. Henry Ward Beecher on February 4. Reserved seats costing cents available at Nichols and Noyes, 117 Washington Street, on February 10. Also advertised: fresh guava jelly and preserves from the Dominica Factory in Havana arrival.
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Wheeler Horse-Shoes for Sale in Boston Factory Sales
For sale wholesale and retail at the Wheeler Horse-Shoe Co. factory and sales room located at Portland and Traverse streets in Boston. Elbridge Wheeler serves as the general agent.
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Comer’s Commercial College Boston Ad and Medical Notices
Advertisements for GEORGE P. ROWELL & CO. at 23 Congress street promote nationwide newspaper insertions. Comer’s Commercial College in Boston led by George N. Comer A M reports thirteen thousand students and offers mail or office access at 323 Washington Street. Drs Lighthill advertise in Boston for catarrh throat ear diseases and eye issues with artificial eyes available at 20 Boylston Street from morning to afternoon.
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