Pension Fraud Circulation Curb by Pension Office
The Pension Office reports a long running petty fraud where officials misaddress pension vouchers to obtain checks. Officials charged 25 to 100 cents per quarter for identification, diverting $1000 to $1500 yearly from poor pensioners. A 1878 circular warns notaries and officers to use the correct address or face loss of recognition by the Bureau.
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Greenbacks to Supplant Silver in Customs Duties after January
Washington November 21 Secretary Sherman plans to accept greenbacks for customs duties after January 1. He tests the idea, noting law may allow it in ports like Baltimore Boston and San Francisco. He decries the trade dollar as bullion, not legal tender, and urges no government stamp to alter its fluctuating value.
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Government letter rift over Indian service and court cases
Secretary Schurz letter to War dated 16th reached Gen Sherman yesterday and Sheridan was asked to provide facts supporting his Indian service criticisms. Supreme Court weighs unconstitutionality claim against officials acting in line of duty. Arlington case docketed in Alexandria with W Willoughby ready for trial. Gen Lees counsel status unclear.
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Mine Tragedy Kills Thirteen at Sullivan Coal Mine
A Sullivan Indiana coal mine explosion today killed thirteen workers and injured eight to ten others. The blast followed ignition of lamp flames with gas, worsened by eight kegs of powder below. Thirty men were inside, names of the dead not yet released as rescuers worked.
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Health Association reviews Yellow Fever Commission findings
In Richmond and Bancon Maine on Nov 21 the Health Association session debated the Yellow Fever Commission report. J S Billings of the U.S. Army summarized praise for data collection and urged broader investigation to identify a possible cause and test for a responsible agent. The discussion pressed for wider study beyond current conclusions.
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Louisiana Finances Face Impending Default and Ring Collapse
New Orleans reports warn of a looming crash in state consols with January interest due of 862,995 against 351,725 cash and estimated 250,000 collections leaving a 261,260 deficit. A bond ring tied to a major importing house has run dry, threatening defaults and bank losses as funds fail to materialize.
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New York Search For Robbers Of Unfound Body
Police report no new lead in the Stewart body case as clues prove worthless and arrests falter. A large reward stands for the robbers’ capture or conviction, but none offered for body recovery. Authorities hope internal quarrels among suspects yield a witness.
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William E Chandler Leaves Washington for New Hampshire Thanksgiving
Former Stalwart William E Chandler travels from Washington to New Hampshire to avoid the White House Thanksgiving proclamation. He criticizes President Hayes, saying Republican wins came despite Hayes and that the party should ignore the President. He quips Hayes is a poor cuss.
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Charges Against Democrats Contradicted By Dispatch
A New Orleans dispatch challenges Democratic charges linking the party to late Caddo troubles. The memo accuses United States District Attorney Leonard of inciting violence and claims colored voters were urged not to vote to mask fraud. It cites fatalities and planned seizure of ballot boxes, with additional corroboration from a Shreveport Times letter from regional residents including Republican planter Reuben White.
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Senator Gordon Attacks Republican Leaders in Speech
In Atlanta on November 21 Senator Gordon denounced Blaine Conkling and Sherman. He asked if Republican voters would tolerate leaders pursuing oppression and praised Hayes era restraint. He urged unity with patriotic Republicans to avert reactionary danger and protect self government in Louisiana and South Carolina.
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Maine Evangelist to Start at Andover by Rev Ira G Sprague
Religious weekly to commence publication in Andover with Rev Ira G Sprague as editor. Shipments of 1400 sheep and 100 cattle from Bangor via Maine Central Railroad mark largest consignment from the city. The Bath Times notes a lionlike animal sighting near Brunswick.
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Fumigation at Portsmouth Yard for Plymouth repairs
Preparations are underway at Portsmouth Navy Yard to fumigate and repair the Plymouth, being sent from Norfolk. A French boy of about 15 was killed after being thrown during a freight train incident near Manchester depot. James G. Jesseman appeared in Plymouth Court pleading nolo contendere and was fined $50 plus costs for a case linked to a deadly family incident in Dorchester. Other local injuries include a 60 year old woman breaking bones, a man breaking an arm, and two injuries from a chain accident and stamp drawing. A consecration service at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Nashua drew clergy from Worcester Laconia and Connecticut, with the Bishop and vestry present. Locomotive axle truck patent litigation was filed in the U S District Court in New Hampshire against several railroads by the Western Railroad Association through F Blake of Springfield representing the plaintiff.
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Prices for butter and local business news from Vermont
Butter prices at St Albans range from 12 to 23 cents for different qualities with higher pay for October make. St Johns bury machine shop and foundry closed. First National Bank creditors attached Lonergan's shoe shop. Castleton apple crop yields mixed fruit. Charlotte Lisbon of Montpelier convicted of keeping a house of ill fame. Henry McMurphy of Middlesex convicted of attempted rape. Capitol Notes quip about copy books. Railroad accident blamed on rotten ties. Burlington Press notes decay of ties and spikes.
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Golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Daniel Williams of Goshen
A 2 year old boy from Cheshire died after falling into boiling water in a pail. A Northampton lawyer used a search warrant to locate a missing sign. A prank over a sophomore’s room at Amherst College led to a thief’s release upon payment of a reasonable assessment. Local industry expands as PD H. & J. C. Newton begin a new mill addition in Holyoke. Abbott disavows mayoral bid with Independent Butler Club backing. In Lowell, Paulina Glidden and her sons were discharged for arson after no case was found. Clinton Congregational Church rejects pastor DeWitt F. Clark's resignation and seeks withdrawal. Ipswich Gaslight explosion injures attendant James Hull. New Bedford magistrate sentences John Lunney for vagrancy to four months. An Easthampton boy missing at deathbed visit found at home by 300 torchbearers in streets. he wanted to see forelighs.
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Despatch on Afghan policy and looming war with Afghanistan
Lord Cranbrook's India Office despatch outlines Britain’s frontier policy toward Afghanistan from 1860s through 1870s, the role of Shere Ali, and tensions with Russia. It explains attempts to gain the Ameer's friendship, offers of aid and alliance, and the decision to seek a British mission after Afghan rejection, signaling possible war if no apology and guarantees by November 20.
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Duel Between Gambetta and De Fourton
A Paris despatch reports Gambetta and De Fourton dueled at Hautes Bruyères clearing thirty five paces. One exchange occurred with no injuries to either, signaling a calm outcome amid the London led story. (Entities: Gambetta, De Fourton, Hautes Bruyères, Paris, London)
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Longtime Somerville Leader Dies in New York
Ex mayor Edmund Symmes of Somerville Massachusetts dies in Canandaigua New York on November 20 at age 67. A native of Wrentham, he held multiple state offices from 1849 including Massachusetts House seats 1849 1851 State Senate 1854 House 1862 and 1866 1869 President of the Senate 1868 first Somerville mayor after city incorporation 1871 and later Governor's Council 1874–76. Also served as army Paymaster and captain in three months service. Symmes active in Masonic Odd Fellows and state militia. Other obituaries noted include M Devnick Charles Bond N V Whitehouse and EDMUND SYMMES of Westford. Ship news reports Viking wreck near Yarmouth. Mississippi voyage to Portland. one captain and one crew drowned.
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Mining Stock Closings and Sierra Nevada Report
San Francisco dispatch notes official closing prices for mining shares including Hale & Norcross Union Consolidated and Sierra Nevada. Report cites improved stock sentiment after a miners committee assessed Sierra Nevada as promising and Flood & Co. and Skee the Sierra Nevada dispute. October Pacific coast precious metal yield estimated at 2.25 million dollars, the lowest in years.
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Defunct insurer officers acquitted. Anderson found guilty
Nov 21 report: Protection Life Insurance Company officers acquitted of conspiracy to defraud. Secretary Edwards remains on trial after venue change. Mrs J Anderson convicted on both charges for unbecoming conduct and beer garden lease, with church forbearance recommended. Lisbon arrest: Charles W Angell held. £30,000 found on him. extradition likely.
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State lands sale ears Bangor at City Hall
In Bangor on November 21 the Governor and Council presided over a sale of state lands at City Hall. The parcel totals 9245 acres with timber rights on 39317 acres until 1884 and includes Green's Ledge in Penobscot Bay. The overall sale amount was 65.
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Whalers Arrive With Rich Catches In San Francisco
In the last thirty days seventeen whalers reached San Francisco bringing 7700 barrels of oil 60800 pounds of whalebone and 28000 pounds of ivory The Siberia remains the sole vessel expected and will not greatly alter totals The catch is unusually light.
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