Speakership Fight Dominates Washington Session
Washington discussion centers on the Speakership with no clear outcome. Randall appears strongest if personal politics do not intervene, while foes claim his ties to him hinder support. Butler may train Greenback forces as reform talks rise. Democrats seek a short extra session amid organizational strife and President’s tension with Congress. Postal reform and Spanish claims commission details noted. 25,000 pension arrears applications received by the Commissioner of Pensions.
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Black Crook
Henry Ward Beecher
Washington
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Star
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Hamlin
Mr Waddell
House
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State Department
Springer
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Matthews
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White House
Chandler
Mr Hayes
Evarts
Notorious Republican Criminals Escaping Punishment Case
A compiled summary arguing that several Republican political figures have evaded accountability. The piece frames a case for consideration by the current Congress, detailing alleged misdeeds and urging formal review and action. It cites public figures and asserts systemic bias in prosecutions and political protection.
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Cabinet Council selects National Board of Health members
In Washington on March 7 the Cabinet discussed National Board of Health appointments with Treasury, Navy, Justice and War department representatives named. The Patent Office restoration plan removes an extra story to end loft storage, returning to near original condition with roof-ceiling rooms. The Berlin mission appointment will wait for Congress extra session. no announcement planned.
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Marquis de Crovia
Finance
Fifty Years Since First Atlantic Telegraph Line Celebrated
New York on March 7 reports a grand Monday reception at Cyrus W Field’s house to mark the 25th anniversary of the first telegraphic cable across the Atlantic. Invitations go nationwide and abroad. over 1000 expected, with dignitaries from Britain, Russia, Hawaii, and the U.S. government attending.
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Revolution ends in Antioquia as conflicts subside
Panamanian dispatches report the Antioquia revolt quashed after battles at Alto Pelado and Cuchillon left the conservative side demoralized. Caracas advices say the revolution is over with the capital held by rebels. Bolivar suffers famine while nitrate tax disputes threaten Chilean relations. U.S. ships Lackawanna and Adams lie at Panama.
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Russia must be kept to Berlin treaty terms insists Times
London reports The Times Paris dispatch notes growing certainty that Eastern Roumelia will be organized under Berlin treaty provisions before Russian withdrawal. It cites Bourke remarks in Parliament confirming evacuation timelines and Turkish garrison rights, and warns that firm allied resolve is crucial in coming weeks to block agitators.
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Turbulent Frenchmen cabinet impeachment looms
Paris reports Committee of Inquiry votes 21 to 0 to impeach the De Broglie Fourton cabinet and the De Grimaudet de Bochebouet ministry with debate slated for early next week. Left gains influence as ministers oppose action while ambassadorship resignations are hinted.
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Dis ease, unrest and smallpox spread prompt island quarantine
A Kingston Jamaica letter reports cattle disease widespread on the island causing low business mood. Haiti’s revolutionary party threatens to overthrow the Canal administration as the north takes up arms. The president relies on southern forces, while smallpox breaks out in St Jago de Cuba leading to immediate quarantine of vessels from southern Cuban ports. three cases imported into Jamaica through Cuban immigration.
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Turkish Troops Disperse Thessaly Raiders Said Not Brigands
Constantinople March 6 Caratheodori Pasha reports to the Greek Minister that Turkish troops have dispersed a raiding party that entered Thessaly from Greece. He says the attackers were armed and numbered, and their equipment shows they were not mere brigands, contrary to Greek government claims.
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Keene says his name forged in wheat sale plot
James R. Keene declares a forged half rate telegram directed 3,000,000 bushels of wheat to Fisher & Co. to sell on his account, causing a Chicago wheat drop to 93 cents. He repudiates the sale and offers a large reward for the forger. A Chicago frenzy follows as Archie Fisher sells about 2,000,000 bushels amid total day sales of 4,000,000.
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Union Pacific to Acquire Kansas Pacific Holdings
Information received indicates Union Pacific has purchased inferior Kansas Pacific securities including stock and bonds valued at 3,000,600 dollars with half cash and seven percent deferred payments. Kansas Pacific retains some first mortgage bonds, and no immediate management change is expected. Edgell expects liberal policy benefiting the West.
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Butter Cheese and Egg Association Elects Officers in Chicago
In Chicago the Butter Cheese and Egg Association elected officers led by President James F. Joyce of New York and Secretary Treasurer Col. M. Littler of Iowa. John A. Willett of Massachusetts named first vice president as delegates from major cities discussed freight, cold storage, and opposition to certain duties and drafts. Adjourned sine die with unusually broad attendance.
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Attorney General to argue US Supreme Court on usurpation claim
Richmond March 7 State Attorney General Field sails to Washington to present the case alleging power usurpation by Federal Judge Rives in Virginia. No county judges indicted in Rives Court have been arrested. Judge W D Robertson of Charlottesville and General Bradley T Johnson of Richmond are assisting before the Supreme Court.
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