Consulship to Japan A New Financial Proposition
The State Department Register corrected to December 20 offers a complete reference with lists of U S employees abroad, foreign officer residencies, and papers since 1872. Also notes treaties and maps of ministers and consuls, aiding understanding of foreign relations and diplomatic coverage.
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House debates army cuts and economy in spending
In a Committee of the Whole session on the Army Appropriation bill, Coburn and Scudder clash over shrinking the army. Hawley argues for systemic, well planned reductions while Nesmith defends frontier protection. The panel considers economy limits, with members from several states weighing in. The session ends with a voteless inquiry into completing monuments in Fredericksburg.
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Illegality of Kellogg's Election Unques tioned in Louisiana Crisis
A Boston Post despatch reports Senator Carpenter’s sweeping Senate exposé on Louisiana politics, attacking Kellogg and Warmoth factions. He alleges illegal returns, $12,000 salaries for kin, and Durrell’s extraordinary orders, with a looming impeachment threat and muttered plans for further disclosures.
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Mysterious Stiner fire and will amid inquest findings
New York report on the Stiner inquest indicates fire likely incendiary and tied to theft, with elusive jewels missing. The charred will reveals estate plans favoring the widow and two youngest children, with Deborsh among the deceased, while Florence recovers from injuries. The case raises questions about alibis and house occupants.
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Gladstone and Liberal activity dominate British campaign
In London and surrounding areas, Liberal figures contest seats and rally crowds while Conservative actions flare. Gladstone plans Greenwich address and a Sunday demonstration, Odger runs in Southwark, and Roebuck backs compulsory education in Sheffield as Liberal meetings defend policy. Disraeli and Arch invited to stand, with Blackheath attendance estimated. A Tichborne trial update and mortuary notices conclude the report.
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Arrival of Gonzales and Cabinet in San Domingo
Temporary President Gonzales arrives with his cabinet in San Domingo on the 18th to an enthusiastic welcome. A Te Deum was sung at the Cathedral as tranquility continues and political refugees begin to return.
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Centennial meeting at Concordia Hall crowds Baltimore
The January gathering, presided by Gov Whyte, endorsed the Centennial, with Gen Hawley highlighting Philadelphia as the birthplace of independence and the Exposition's global significance. Speakers included Bayard Bigler Boteler, a Grant letter offered goodwill, and Archbishop Bailey pledged cooperation. Meeting adjourned after 10 PM.
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Maine Senate Aims Writ Amendments and Railroad Rules
In Augusta Maine the Senate passed an order to allow amendments of writs by striking out plaintiffs and adding others. Read and assigned an act on lobster protection and several incorporations. House members took oaths, petitions about taxes school laws and Appleton county remonstrance presented. Committees set hearings February 6 and 21 on railroads and capital punishment. decision reserved.
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Siamese twins inquest sought by state officials
A Greensboro despatch reports efforts to compel a legal inquest on the Siamese twins' bodies. Judge Settle asked Judge Cloud to order action, but Judge Cloud has declined. A Philadelphia despatch notes Dr Hollingsworth of Mount Airy closed talks with Jefferson College over the remains.
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Jay Cooke & Co settlement elects trustees and creditors committee
Philadelphia January 29 cred itors of Jay Cooke & Co elect Edwin M Lewis as trustee under the Bankrupt Act 43d section A creditors committee is chosen including Shoemaker Clayton Morris Heltenstein and Brown The court this morning confirmed the plan with unanimous consent of creditors and debtors making it final
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Destruction of the New Olympic Theatre in Philadelphia
The Olympic Theatre on Market Street near 15th burned down at 3 am, killing two firemen, injuring six others, and causing an estimated $250,000 loss. Suspected incendiary origin. building had a history of fire attempts and notable past events.
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Prentzell
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Tyng
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Grand Encampment of Maine G A R Officers Elected
Augusta hosts the annual Grand Encampment meeting with 21 Posts and 1046 members. Officers named include Commander Selden Conner and Isaac Dyer as Senior Vice, with others elected and a banquet at the Cony House noted. First Maine Regiment elects Melville M. Folsom Major and votes a reception for Gov. Dingley at City Hall on Feb 26 under Portland Light Infantry auspices.
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Oldtown
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Starkweather Letter Details in Bulletin Speculation
The Bulletin outlines Huntington as Republican Congressional Committee treasurer who funded campaigns in support of Gov Jewell and Starkweather. Starkweather reportedly sent funds for elections while in Washington. He denies prior District of Columbia involvement before becoming District Committee chairman in 1871 and states he has not influenced offices or contracts since.
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