Secretary Sherman's Adroit Witness on Stand in Butler Case
Washington June 23 Gen Butler cites a Matthews refusal to appear before the Potter Committee saying he would insult Matthews if he did appear A woman testifies to Sherman's exoneration and to a remarkable tale including a forged Sherman letter to avoid provocation CAPT Jenks again.
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Potter Committee
American Congress
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Cleopatra
Butler
Louisiana
Sherman
Sam Shellabarger
Stanley Matthews
Matthews
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Anderson
Will of William Cullen Bryant Proved in Queens County
The late William Cullen Bryant’s will, dated December 6, 1872, was offered for probate in Queens County Jamaica. The estate, valued around $350,000, favors his two daughters with most property, while four acres of land and $8,000 to estate overseer George B. Cline and $200 to his son, plus specific protections from a husband’s control, are outlined. Executors include John A. Graham, John Bigelow, John H. Platt, George B. Cline, and Julia S. Bryan.
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Excitement in Russia over Turkish troops Balkan moves
A St Petersburg despatch reports great excitement over Turkey occupying Balkan passes with Count Sebouvaloff linked to concessions. Belgrade notes many Russian officers expected and two divisions possibly reinforcing Servia. Constantinople says the Turkish right wing moved forward and Britain favors a gendarmerie to replace occupation.
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England
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Layard
Baccalaureate Sermon at Amherst College Hall
The baccalaureate sermon delivered in College Hall addressed wisdom for philanthropists and statesmen, contrasting worldly wisdom with divine insight. President Seelye urged living by God's love to guide thoughts and deeds, stressing that inner inspiration shapes conduct and that only divine will, dwelling in the heart, can truly rule. The senior class received an urgent call to apply these lessons.
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Mass
College Hall
Seelye
Ecclesiastes
Solomon
Goa
Butler May Run as Labor and Greenback Governor Candidate
Washington dispatch reports Gen. Butler likely to canvass Massachusetts as Labor and Greenback candidate for governor this year. Friends say Uncle Benjamin aims to “go in and smash things,” alarming Republicans who fear losses to several congressmen if he runs as an independent.
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Butler
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Loring
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California
Randall Denies Booth Letter Ties to Lincoln Assassination
Speaker Samuel J. Randall refutes a Post report alleging his presence at a Wormley dinner the night Lincoln was killed. He states he was not in Washington then and never dined with named individuals. Randall explains he learned of Lincoln's death in Richmond and criticizes dragging his family into the matter.
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West Virginia
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the Post
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John Mathews
Sermon by President Bartlett at Dartmouth baccalaureate
President Bartlett of Dartmouth preached the baccalaureate sermon in Hanover on June 23, urging graduates to hold fast to fundamental religious truth. He warned against disputation and urged acceptance of Christ and the Word, stressing personal responsibility for religious views and the enduring authority of God's truth.
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N. H
Bartlett
Dartmouth
John
Burlington
University of Vermont
Matthew H. Buckham
College Street Congregational Church
Society For Religious Inquiry
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Mass
Consul Nomination to Rio Grande Reconsidered by Senate
The Senate reconsidered William K. Peabody of Massachusetts for Consul to Rio Grande Brazil, causing his nomination to expire with the session. Peabody had held the post four years and sought a better position, resigning last year before renomination. Minister Noyes plans Fourth of July remarks and Newark meeting, with potential campaign mentions. Joint Washington Monument commission held to resume work under Col Casey and Capt Davis. Consul Duffie reports Cadiz labor demand drops due to drought. government funds public works to aid workers.
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Rio Grande
Brazil
Senate
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Noyes
Dayton
Newark
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Ohio
Florida
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Department
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Hayes
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Hill and Clarke
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Monument Society
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Capt
Davis
Fourteenth Infantry
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Cadiz
Mundane versus Cosmic Culture in Wesleyan address
Rev Dr C D Foss at Wesleyan University Middletown preached the baccalaureate sermon on I Timothy Take heed unto thyself arguing for cosmic culture over mundane culture The talk condemned a purely worldly view of literature as shallow and urged graduates to pursue intellectual and religious life dedicated to humanity and God
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Conn
Wesleyan University
Middletown
C. D. Foss
Huxley
Ftill
Huxey
Theodore Parker
Watterson clash over 1876 election with Hewitt letter
Honorable Abram Hewitt denounces Henry Watterson for misstatements about the 1876 electoral count. He rebuts claims of suppressing telegrams, defends Tilden Hendricks victory, and urges Congress to count votes by law and will of the people, warning against fraud and Returning Boards.
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National Democratic Committee
Henry S. Watterson
Watterson
Tilden
White House
Gov. Tilden
Electoral Commission
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National Committee
Hendricks
United States
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Rutherford B. Hayes
William A. Wheeler
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Hayes
Wheeler
South Carolina
Florida
Louisiana
Pacific
Tilden and
Democratic National Committee
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Great National Party
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Houses of
Mackenzie and Shafter Arrive. Mexican Border Clash Near Saragossa
The News eagle pass special reports Generals Mackenzie and Shafter arrived last night with their commands and advanced about forty five miles into Mexico near Newton crossing, eighteen miles east of Saragossa. Mexican Col Valdez blocks path but withdraws as Americans threaten battle. both sides clash without captures. Mexican force deemed inferior.
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Eagle Pass
Mackenzie
Shafter
Mexico
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Saragossa
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Valdez
Indignant Williston Seminary Students Grieve to Trustees
Northampton Mass June 22 Williston Seminary pupils presented grievances against Principal Whiton to Trustees in an address read by R L Trumbull. Nine points allege lack of self control abusive language distrust dislike of local advisers expulsion threats trunk searches prevarication broken promises to Yale prepage and spying by a Boston detective. trustees plan a special meeting next Tuesday with a majority reported against Whiton.
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Whiton
R. L. Trumbull
Dr Whiton
Boston
Indians in Oregon Harney Valley at War Report
June 22 Malheur City Oregon Indians move through Harney Valley near Stein's Mountain and Silvey's River. Two killed in Happy Valley. Refugees flood Fort Harney as 380 troops coordinate from Malheur and Harney road regions. Local scouts report 100 to 300 warriors and ongoing hostilities with cattle and horse losses.
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Silvey’s River
Happy Valley
Fort Harney
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Winnemucca
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Company A
First Cavalry
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Howard
Harney Road
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Forty in the Spring of 1876
Alyina Roenecke, age 18, charged 4 youths with assault after being forced to testify. They were convicted and jailed. Kessler won a retrial and married, others sent to Frankfort Prison. Her confession seeks forgiveness as Attorney Berry plans to present the petition to the Governor.
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Berry
Newport
Ex-Vice President Wheelock Shoots Self in New York
Moses A. Wheelock, former Vice-President of the New York Stock Exchange, died by suicide at his residence in New York. A Providence native who came to the city 40 years ago, he served on the Exchange since its organization and was VP for 26 years until 1897. Financial woes, loss of his post, and intemperance are cited as causes.
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Duelists Arrive for Near Bluffs Ground Near Fair Bluffs
A Wilmington report states H H Barwett of Henderson North Carolina and William F Manson of Richmond Virginia, principals in a duel, with seconds and surgeons, arrived today then went to the duel ground near Fair Bluffs. They were arrested at Flemington at noon and bound over. The party remained in Wilmington, with the outcome uncertain and speculation of serious confrontation. the principals are first cousins.
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Prices and listings amid San Francisco commodities
San Francisco markets display closing official prices and assorted commodity names. The list includes Best & Belcher Cod, Consolidated Virginia, Crown Point, Eureka Consolidated, Exchequer Gould & Curr, Hale & Norcross, Kentucks, Mexican brands, Sierra Nevada, Silver Hill, Yellow Jacket, and other named items with varied values and symbols.
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Civil Engineers Ascend Mount Washington on Saturday
The American Society of Civil Engineers ascended Mt Washington on Saturday. Dennis Sullivan of Nashua was found dead in his cellar Saturday. Heart disease noted as the cause. The Lawrence Cricket Club meets the Ports mouth Club in Portsmouth on July 4. Rev William C Dawson, rector of St. Thomas Episcopal Hanover, declines a Wheeling call. About 400 tons coal removed from iron steamer Leopard stranded off Thacher Island. vessel likely to be saved. Sullivan County Agricultural and Mechanical Fair Association plans first county fair in Claremont Sept 25 and 26. D T Chase president Arthur Chase secretary Col G H Stowell treasurer.
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Nashua
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Two youths stoned Troy train near Bennington
L Boltum and Joe Bartlett of Shaftsbury pelted the approaching Troy train Saturday night, breaking windows in coaches and engine. The train halted, Bartlett was chased for about a mile and captured. Bellum escaped. No injuries reported.
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