Adams declines railroads post amid pro rata bill
Charles Francis Adams Jr declines Secretary Schurz offer to join US Directors of Pacific Railroads. Reported reason is belief pro rata bill passes creating Commissioner post, with Adams to be the Commissioner. Boston's new collector Beard visits President Hayes and Secretary Sherman to receive guidance on Boston Custom House activity.
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House Passes Deficiency Bill Prompts Payment Debate
The chamber approved the deficiency bill amid a lively debate over funding for government laborers. Lawmakers questioned revenue sources and fiscal policy, weighing appropriations and potential gaps in payrolls.
Bleached cotton goods sale by Wilmerding Hoguet trusted buyers
The New York sale of bleached cotton goods at 64 and 66 White Street drew many Southern and Western buyers including Uogg Brown and Taylor and Jackson Mandell in Boston. Terms were sixty days with 1 percent discount and ten days delivery to multiple eastern cities. Large stock of Lonsdale cambric muslin and Hope bleached goods sold in 3500 cases in one hour.
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Closing prices of mining stocks in San Francisco March 20
The list shows end of day figures for numerous mining shares led by Belcher, Mexican, California, Chollar and Union Consolidated. Prices appear in cents per share with several entries marked by abbreviations. no full company names or totals are provided.
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Camden Murder Confession Ties Insurance Fraud Plot
James Graham, 27, arrested in Philadelphia for the January Camden murder of John M. Armstrong. Graham, who worked as an apprentice to Benjamin Hunter, claims Hunter offered 209 dollars to kill. The motive was to collect insurance money. Sheriff confirms the confession amid regional excitement.
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Tillson Libel Suit Opened In Rockland Court
In Rockland Maine on March 20 Gen Davis Tillson files $15000 libel suit against Levi M Robins and Oliver Otis publisher and editor of the Rockland Opinion. Writ contains six counts with over thirty witnesses summoned on each side. Trial expected to last at least two weeks.
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Connecticut Mutual Life elects new president and secretary
At a special Hartford meeting on March 20 60 Say Del Tacos L. Greene was elected President to succeed James Goodwin who has died and John M. Taylor was named Secretary to replace Col. Greene.
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Fires Burn Multiple Buildings Across Cities
A string of fires on March 20 damaged multiple structures. In St Paul, two Hennepin County Poor Farm buildings burned. one German demented inmate, Dora, injured, superintendent Lockwood burned saving her. Other blazes hit Westfield organ factory in Springfield. Cleveland Non-Explosive Lamp Co. plant. Kenduskeag Harvey Brothers mill. Newburyport provision store. Portland storehouse. Laconia home. Lancaster house. and Pemberton drug store in Atlanta with substantial losses and various insurances.
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Austria and Germany Dissatisfied With England at Congress
Vienna and Berlin express disapproval if England delays congress talks. Austria argues war cannot begin without congress, while Russia’s stance on treaty stipulations unsettles the Vienna Berlin view. Britain reportedly recalls Gen Kemball. Russia resists wider sanction. Congress expected April 2 amid regional anxiety.
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Quiet on Streets as Toronto Siege Fails
A Toronto despatch reports all is quiet on principal streets after Collins prepared his hotel for a siege. stones were thrown but nothing serious occurred. Rossa left for New York on Tuesday afternoon, three o clock train, aided by friends. Seven men are missing since Monday night’s riot, four severely wounded, with rumors of deaths. The injured policeman improves. Ottawa and legislation updates follow with talk on lottery swindles and silver remonetization, as the government weighs measures to curb abuse and align postal and monetary policy.
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Failure of a scheme to Americanize the island
The Times reports Gen Baldy Smith visited Madrid to arrange a Cuban protectorate deal with Spain. Cuba would pay 100 million dollars in U.S. bonds. Madrid refused to consider the plan. Meanwhile insurgent surrender at Las Villas ended. forces and families presented themselves, leaving Holguen area peaceful with Roloff and Maestre surrendering near South Spiritus.
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Marathon pacing update from Islington walk event
London report details progress as O'Leary leads with 284 miles by midnight, followed by Vaughan 271 and Brown 268 miles. Corkey rests while earlier 1.30 am tallies showed O'Leary 200, Corkey 190, Brown 188, Vaughan 184, Smith 158. O'Leary cheered as he maintains steady pace through the day.
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Papal Consistory Invites English Cardinals for Scotland Hierarchy
London dispatch reports the Consistory on March 25 will follow pre 1870 formalities with English Cardinals invited to attend the proclamation of Scotland's Catholic hierarchy. It notes the next Consistory may complete Cardinal MacCloskey's investiture, and denies Dr John H Newman being made a Cardinal.
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Yellow fever rages in Rio Janeiro shipping lanes
Reports from Rio Janeiro dated February 22 describe severe yellow fever outbreaks among ships with 25 to 30 deaths daily. Quarantine is strict and other fevers cause about 50 daily deaths in the city.
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Democratic Committee Sets State Convention in Pittsburg
The Democratic Committee met in Harrisburg and decided the State Convention will meet in Pittsburg on May 22 to nominate Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Supreme Judge, and Superintendent of Internal Affairs. A split existed between early convention supporters and postponers, but the border leaders prevailed. The party will go first, define its platform, and choose its standard-bearers.
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Ex Mayor Pillsbury Leaves Concord for Minneapolis
Ex Mayor George A. Pillsbury and his family depart Concord Tuesday afternoon for Minneapolis where they will reside. Midshipman Charles A. Gove of Concord has returned home from San Francisco and awaits orders. Dartmouth Seniors seek to reduce commencement speakers from sixteen to eight. Merrimack county Legislature to refer rebuilding of burned county buildings at Boscawen to voters at upcoming meetings. Quiet returns to Dartmouth as most dismissals stand, with only two expulsions. Sophomores escort dismissed students to the cars. U S District Court in Portsmouth continues suits by C H Wooman against Granite State Bank and others, with case set for the June term.
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Vermont Weather and Local Events Outline
Vermont notes show April 5 as last day of April events. Butter prices in St Albans Tuesday ranged 25 to 31 cents. Rev A C Field closes his Wilmington pastorate April 1. Albert Trombly 16 died rolling stones on Haystack Mountain. Rev E A Whittier began revival at Thetford Congregational Church. Washington County Court in Montpelier adjourned after seven days. John Bailey pleaded guilty to a $250 theft and sentenced to three years. Court recess for a week. fourteen new divorce petitions filed.
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Lowell and Cambridge adjourn to meet next Monday
A mixed set of notes from Massachusetts towns reports an adjournment of the Superior Civil Court at Lowell to meet in Cambridge next Monday, plus local incidents. Drownings, thefts, religious changes, mills closures, and a missing person case punctuate the regional brief.
Providence arraigns alleged child killer Ann Fisher
The alleged child murderer Ann Maria Fisher was arraigned at Providence on Tuesday and found probably guilty of murder. John McDonnell, who served fifteen months in state prison for illegal voting, has been pardoned by President Hayes and released from costs. The Newport Grand Jury failed to indict Alfred Smith for daytime burglary and assault, and Jesse A Palmer for an outrage in Little Compton. The Rhode Island State Convention of the New National party met in Providence with six towns present and nominees named for governor and other posts. A House committee proposed a constitutional amendment extending voting rights for unmarried women and widows in tax or appropriation matters, but the measure failed 19 to 35. A water inquiry near Smith Street uncovered a dead Englishman, found with letters indicating identity, signed “Jennie Ansley” or “Arnsley.”
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Purse, Debt, and Homicide Notice in Connecticut
The period reports multiple items from Connecticut: James A. Bill of Lyme purchased 100000 bushels of ashes in Canada. A Bridgeport Presbyterian Church debt of 30000 dollars was razed without Kimball’s aid. Miss Belden’s 19000-dollar legacy to St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Norwalk frees the church from debt and leaves 5000 in its treasury. The New London Grand Jury found a true bill of manslaughter against John Goddard for killing his brother in law Michael Mackey at Mackey’s North Stonington home on December 26. Mackey, intoxicated and abusing Goddard’s sister, was struck by six shots and then repeatedly struck with an axe, dying after forty five hours from skull injuries.
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Noted Boston Resident Iroka Dies at Beacon Street Home
Boston society mourns as well known resident Iroka dies Tuesday afternoon at his Beacon Street winter home aged 79. He spent years in New York business and summers in Newport, married a Dehon daughter. his wife died years ago. He faltered after mailing a letter and died from bleeding of the lungs. Sergeant John B Eastman of the Boston police dies Wednesday afternoon. Born in Sanbornton NH October 3 1815 he joined the force at age 20 and served since March 11 15. appointed Sergeant June 1 1870. He leaves a schoolteacher daughter and widow. Active in Masonry, funeral set at 4 PM Thursday at No 4 Leverett Street. Hugh Duffy.
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Wreck of the British Steamer Astarte Claims 31 Lives
Details from Rio Janeiro report the British steamship Astarte foundered near Castillas after a rapid breakup. Captain Boyne and thirty crew members died. only two survived as heavy surf thwarted shore rescues.
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