Desperate NY Grant scheme seeks police post to control elections
From Albany comes a startling report of the Committee of Seventy allegedly aiding a plan to place Mr Davenport as Police Commissioner using Federal interference in state elections. Davenport, once jailed an Alderman on election day, would head 5000 marshals, allowing control over New York's ballots. Reform Democrats fear Tammany frauds push revolutionary federal meddling.
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Senate Investigating Committee Moves to Fifth Avenue Hotel
New York reports the Senate Investigating Committee meets in a vacant Fifth Avenue Hotel store room with uncarpeted floors and cold air, prompting discontent among Senators. The day includes testimony by Charles B. Spencer on Custom House officials at the Syracuse Convention, and observations on warehouse practices and freight routes to Boston, with differences in quoted freight costs.
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Retrenchment Committee Meets in Vacant Store
The Retrenchment Committee holds sessions in a vacant store under the Fifth Avenue Hotel. They subpoena Barney Hess over defalcations and Navy whistleblowing claims. Testimony covers Palmer, Syracuse Convention, and rising costs in general-order trade with Cunard agent Franklyn criticizing delays and high charges while noting Boston routes. The committee plans visits to general-order stores.
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Educational matters and railroad issues in Avausta session
In Avausta on January 17 the Senate read petitions and appointed Hinks and Dunning to the Joint Temperance Committee. It moved to change oat and bean weights, and to uniform textbooks. A medical qualification act was indefinitely postponed. Milk measure referred to Agriculture. Boston and Maine Railroad sought connections and line discontinuations. The House debated repealing County Supervisors of Schools, sending the bill to Education or Legal Reform. A $25,000 Eastern Normal School resolve was recommitted. later amended to $20,000. A joint special committee was authorized to study general railroad law. House members named: Pike, Knight, Wilson, Brown, Briggs, Burleigh, Clark.
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State Ways and Means report on state finances
The Committee of Ways and Means reports that no further legislation is needed to meet state indebtedness maturing before 1875. The tax set by the last state convention is sufficient to cover interest principal and current expenses.
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State Temperance Convention Opens in Augusta
The State Temperance Convention convened at 10 AM with Hon. Nelson Dingley Jr as temporary chairman. A committee on permanent organization was named and a temperance legislation committee formed. Governor Sidney Perham appointed permanent chair as delegates, including Nye’s Temperance group, filled the hall. The meeting runs through day and evening.
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Tichborne Case Proceeds with Defense Address
Sir John Duke Ulcerlidge leading defense in the Tichborne case continued his exhaustive speech today. The counsel’s argument will be completed tomorrow, followed by the defense witnesses examination starting. The Alabama Claims discussed at Sheffield Chamber meeting.
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France moves to suppress International Society in France
A Paris assembly committee has proposed the total suppression of the International Society in France. The organization is said to have grown in numerous districts and the government plans strict measures to effect complete suppression. Obnoxious journalists are mentioned as part of the context.
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Progress By Government Forces In Oaxaca As Diaz Retires
Government troops under Gen. Alatorr seize Oaxaca on the 4th as Diaz forces retreat to Puerto de los Angeles to embark for Mazatlan. Rebels seek revival of the revolution while foreigners urge American protectorate. Gen. Rocha with 2500 men advances on San Luis to defend the city and move toward the Rio Grande.
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Chicago Council Holds Extra Session After Riot
January 17 Chicago reports an extra Common Council meeting with 25 police guarding City Hall. No disturbance occurred. The mayor sent a message about Monday night’s riot, announcing steps to bring ring leaders before the Grand Jury and urging investigation of alderman Carney. He pledges protection for the board and enforcement of ordinances while the council leans toward a stringent fire code.
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Maine State Agricultural Society Elects Officers At Meeting
The regular annual meeting in Avesta January 17 elected Samuel Wasson president of Ellsworth Samuel L Boardman secretary of Augusta and W E Morris treasurer of Portland Trustees B F Hamilton Biddeford and Rufus Prince Turner to locate the annual fair for up to three years Delegates to the International Agricultural Convention in Washington were named as U S Boardman and W P Wingate
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