Republicans press suspension to pass appropriation bill
Washington February 4 The House Republicans plan to move to suspend the rules to pass the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill tomorrow The effort hinges on recognition of Mr Cannon of Illinois and amid reports of possible changes in the schedule The debate is slated for thirty minutes unless extended by unanimous consent Eulogies for Hawk of Illinois and Updegraff of Ohio are scheduled for 3 PM Tuesday
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Washington
House
Hiscock
Cannon
Illinois
Republicanrogramme
Randall
Hawk
Updegraff
Ohio
Resolutions on silver coinage clash in House committee
The House Committee on Coinage failed to adopt anti suspension resolutions as pro silver members stayed away. Lacey arrived late, raised a ruling on attendance, and the majority prepared to back two resolutions urging continued silver coinage and use of treasury coinage for debt payments with Mint Director Burchard endorsing continued silver production.
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Washington
House Committee On Coinage
Votin
Payson
Bland
Rosecrans
Singleton
Belford
Hazeltine
Messrs
Washburn
Fisher
Lacey
Afl
Burchard
Criticism of Bill to Lengthen Government Clerks' Hours
Washington letters report broad opposition to a House bill adding one hour to the standard workday from seven to eight in government departments. Clerks argue it breaches faith with workers hired for seven hours and question public economy justification. Some urge offset by reducing salaries of Congress and other officers. A veteran official cites Adams on six hours as sufficient and notes longer hours yielded less work and lower quality.
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Washington
House
Yesterdy
House Committee
John Quincy Adams
Joe
Building a Navy Without Great Expense
Representative Morse of Boston proposes selling the Boston navy yard for at least 10 million dollars. Interest at 4 percent would yield 400000, plus 400000 annual maintenance, totaling 800000 yearly. He pledges to build a steel cruiser every two years from yard profits and believes four of seven navy yards could be kept in peak condition with these funds.
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Washington
Morse
Boston
Boston Navy Yard
Naval Affairs Committee
Maine widow of Civil War private wins pension case
Washington report notes Helen M. Thayer of Maine, widow of Charles H. Thayer, a private in Company C Tenth Regiment Maine Volunteers, awarded a pension after the Forty-seventh Congress ruled in favor. The case links his leg wound and ensuing insanity and death to the need for support for six children.
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Washington
Thayer
Golderman
Democrats Rally Against Suspension of Rules Plan
In Washington on February 3 the Democratic leaders in the House vowed to oppose the Republican plan to pass the legislative bill under a suspension of the rules. Circulars were sent to Democratic absentees urging attendance at the Monday session. They argue there is no justification for spending the people's money in such a reckless manner. Republicans hoped to gain protectionist votes to reach the two thirds needed, but a canvass among Democrats signaled firm opposition.
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Washington
House
Republicans Show Weak Support Amid Bill Controversy
Democrats warn Republicans cannot count on cross party backing while prominent Republicans hint they may vote against suspending the rules to pass the bill. Mr Hiscock, tasked with pushing the bill, has reportedly abandoned it for now.
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Hiscock
Junketing Commissioners Expose Extravagance and Neglect
Washington reports reveal alleged mismanagement in the late tariff commission. Claims include a report written by Hayes and Porter, excessive per diem during urgent work, and $80 for minutes paid to a young New York aide. Records are said to be imperfect and vacations funded by per diem drew about $2000.
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Washington
Tariff Commission
Congress
Messrs. Hayes
Porter
Treasury Department
Cleveland
Long Branch
Underwood
Fred B. Hawley
New York
Naval Officer Attacks Congress Over Navy Bill
Lieutenant Emery denounces Congress for ceding wasteful control of navy funds and bloated retiree pay. He argues for consolidating bureaus like Britain’s admiralty, condemns top heavy officers and a prize on stupidity, and criticizes inflated staff pay at the White House.
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Washington
Emery
Navy
Congress
Board of Admiralty
Vorter
General Sherman
White House
Kentucky Congressman Doubts Tariff Bill Passage This Session
Washington reports Mr. Carlisle of Kentucky declares it physically impossible to pass a tariff bill this session and predicts no internal revenue bill will pass without the tariff bill’s removal. He doubts the president would call a Democratic Congress to push tariff reform after a Republican majority failed to act.
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Carlisle
Washington
Kentucky
Senate
Investigation Ends In Favorable View On Bailey Link
The committee probing Chief Clerk Bailey and the Washington Gaslight Company closed the evidence after examining Ford's Opera House figures who testified that Bailey drafts for theatre tickets were turned into gas payments. John G. Thompson denied knowledge of the charges. The defense offered no testimony and both sides agreed to submit the case without argument. The report likely favors Bailey.
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Washington
House Committee
Washington Gaslight Company
Ford
Opera House
Washington Gas Company
National Theatre
John G. Thompson
Promisise
Bartlett Seeks Reversal of Post Office Action on Sheffield Cutlery
Charles W. Bartlett of Boston represents the Sheffield cutlery concern amid a list of firms barred from registered letter and money order services for alleged swindling. The order on Sheffield is temporarily revoked pending a hearing next week. A report from the Boston Post Office is demanded, and Bartlett insists the department omits injustice toward his clients.
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Washington
Charles W. Bartlett
Boston
Sheffield Cutlery
Boston Post Office
Bartlett
Davis Refutes Marriage Rumors in Witty Senate Moment
Washington February 5 Senator David Davis joked about a forthcoming marriage saying he is old and large and sees no sensible girl who would marry him. The pension bill before the Senate totals 86,575,000 with reappropriation of 13,800,000. A communication from the secretary of war seeks retirement for Brevet Major General Geddes of the Fourth Artillery with rank and pay of a general.
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David Davis
Washington
Tve
Senate
Secretary of War
Geddes
Fourth Artillery
Hop Bitters Endorsement From Missouri Farmer
KAHOKA MO February 9 1880 a farmer William T McClure endorses Hop Bitters of Nshop Co saying they helped his daughter after years of illness and that the Bitters are making remarkable cures W H Bisnor Co notes wide sales and strong results for the product in the region
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Kahoka
Nshop & Co
William T. McClure
W. H. Bisnor & Co
European Echoes and the Threat to French Exiles
Paris reports that Socialist and Communist groups are poised to exploit expatriation laws to attack exiled princes. Fear grows over possible looting of aristocratic residences like the Duke d Anmal at Chantilly and concern that the army could tilt toward dictatorship amid republican weakness.
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Paris
France
France Expulsion Bill Passes After Narrow Debates
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies discussed the expulsion bill with M. Fallieres absent due to illness. The chamber approved the bill 543 to 10163 after earlier votes on amendments, rejecting declarations and army list removals. The sea rose at midnight delaying further sessions.
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Deputies
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Fallieres
Council
M. Develle
Interior
M. Plaquet
Speculations on German leadership amid illness of William and Bismarck
London February 3 Speculations in political circles arise from the illness of Emperor William and Prince Bismarck. While details remain undisclosed, observers note Kaiser’s recent efforts to foster cordial ties with other powers and a letter to the Pope seeking peace cooperation. Implications suggest Germany may seek renewed mutuality on the continent and a display of imperial generosity to secure aims without coercion.
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London
William
Prince Bismarck
Germany
Mporans
Bismarck
Riot in All Raajpoor sparks Rajpootana revolt
Bomb Bay February 2. A serious riot breaks out among Bheel mountaineers in All Raajpoor native state Rajpootana. Armed with bows and arrows the predatory tribe grows restive as Bheel corps gain prominence. They oppose the rajah who owes tribute to the British. Bombay governor strengthens frontier troops and fortifications at Rewah and nearby towns.
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Bheels
Raajpoor
Rajpootana
Bombay
Rewah
Chamberlain Predicts Interesting Parliament Session
Mr. Chamberlain, president of the Board of Trade, told a Swansea banquet the next Parliament will be interesting but not exciting. He urged attention to England and Scotland, and said recent measures should settle Ireland. He warned against a Poland within four hours and urged a firm hand if needed.
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London
Attempt to Assassinate Witness in Phoenix Park Case
Dustin reports an assassination attempt aimed at Connolly, a key witness in the trial of eight men charged with complicity in the Phoenix Park murders, highlighting tensions in the case and potential treaty violations connected to Prussia.
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Dublin
Prussia
Dustin
Connolly
Phoenix Park
Rumored US Money Links to Radical London Plot
London rumors speak of an American millionaire backing a Northern M P to gain a Parlia ment seat and manage wide scale ultra radical speculation. New evening papers would spread radical ideas and expose American finance, with London Echo sale and a new London paper planned to feed provincial journals.
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London
M. P
Tweed
London Echo
Passmore Edwards
Catherine Street
Echo
Irish distress relief urged as famine risk grows
London January 31 report on a meeting to address Ireland's distress. Justin McCarthy warned the famine pinch would hit in February and March. MP O'Donnell harshly attacked the government accusing it of funding bayonets for Egypt while withholding relief works for Ireland.
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London
Ireland
Justin McCarthy
O'Donnell
Orleans Princes Protest Manifesto In Paris Despatch
A Paris despatch reports the Orleans princes drew up a manifesto protesting charges against them and pledging to sacrifice personal interests for France. They may publish the manifesto and, if needed, quit the country.
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Loudon
Paris
France
Paris prince bill splits threaten cabinet crisis
London dispatch notes French Senate likely to reject the army clause in M. Fabre's compromise bill as the Times correspondent predicts a ministerial crisis from the press bill, with the expulsion measure less likely to trigger one.
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London
Paris
the Times
Chamber of Deputies
M. Fabre
Senate
Fears of Tamatay's Safety Amid Protectorate Talks
A Port Louis dispatch to the Standard via Aden dated yesterday reports influential figures in Tananarivo preparing to offer the protectorate of Madagascar to England. It fears French bombardment of Tamatay if the offer is not accepted.
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Tamatay
London
Port Louis
Aden
Tananarivo
England
Madaseer
Amatay
Train Plunges Down Mountain in Hungary
A serious railway accident occurred in Hungary near Vienna. Six cars slid down a steep mountainside killing seven women and several men, with many passengers wounded.
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Vienna
Hungary
Threats to Gladstone and Guards at Harcourt Court
A threatening letter sent to Mr Gladstone promises the minister’s murder. Police shield Sir Vernon Harcourt who visits Yorkshire. A Vienna telegram reports a heightened Guy Fawkes style search in the Holburg palace cellars and drains.
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London
Gladstone
Vernon Harcourt
Inorkshire
Guy Fawkes
Vienna
Berlin
Holburg Palace
Prussia Pressures Schleswig Youths in Army Draft
Correnhagen reports a Prussian decree forcing youths born Danish in Schleswig to join the Prussian army or flee, provoking strong indignation and Denmark’s protest over a new treaty breach. Also notes a Bombay wool factory panic causing 23 female deaths in a crowd crush during a fire alarm.
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Correnhagen
Schleswig
Denmark
Bombay
Libel suits filed over attack story linked to Miss Freeman
Howard Tingersoll, of Brownwng, sues Sun Publishing Association and Isaac W Enghind for 90000 each citing libel about a December attack by a young woman named Miss Aline May. He claims business losses across New York Boston and Chicago after sensational reports, detailing a romance of blackmail and a list of victims including a London wine merchant and a Stock Exchange president. principal counsel listed as Colonel Robert G Ingersoll, his cousin.
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N. Y
Howard
Tingersoll
Aline May
The
Sun Publishing Assorciation
Isaac W. Enghind
Sun
Frank Leslie
Piunes
Illustrated Times
Lesse
New York
Boston
Chicago
Miss Freeman
Pittsburg
Penn
Ingersoll
London
New York Stock Exchange
Tribune
Parkhurst
John Fitzsimmons
Joseph Morton
Brooklyn
Robert G. Ingersoll
Washingtons Monument Report Sees July 1884 Completion
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Lincoln Casey reports progress on the Washington monument. The shaft reaches 340 feet, with marble and granite blocks advancing. finishing the top by July 1, 1884 is possible if deliveries continue. Completion is projected by the close of 1884 with an estimated cost of $250,000.
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Washington
Thomas Lincoln Casey
Corps of Engineers
Washington Monument
Casey
Wedded In A Lodge Room Real Marriage At Garfield Lodge
A New York couple tied the knot inside the James A. Garfield Lodge of Good Templars No 61 at 5601 Hudson Street. George Smith and Miss Annie Bloodgood exchanged vows amid an elaborate ceremony with muslin flags, spectators, and a quirky ring episode, ending with smiles and congratulations.
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New York
James A. Garfield
Lodge of Good Templars
Hudson Street
George Smith
Annie Bloodgood
Northern drought grips Maine and New Hampshire industries
Widespread drought in Maine and New Hampshire cripples lumber and textile sectors. Bangor losses exceed 100000 dollars with 170 million vs 160 million feet of lumber produced. Calais cotton mills idle. Bath water scarce. Manchester Nashua and Fall River mills cut output and payrolls as rainfall totals lag last season by over a foot.
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New Hampshire
Bangor
Penobscot River
Calais
Bath
Ellsworth
Manchester
N. H
Pmoekens Manufacturing Company
Nashua
Reat Falls
Clara Reed Ends Life By Hanging In East Madison
Clara Reed of East Madison about 23 took her own life by hanging on Saturday in Skowhegan area. A note found with her said life was not worth living. Authorities reported the death as a suicide and noted no further details available.
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Skowhegan
Clara Reed
East Madison
Ice Thickness Opens Passage Between Lee Twenty Foot Thick
Lee Twenty Foot Thick. CKINAW City Mich February 5 Ice between this city and Steignace is twenty feet thick A passage is being made by blasting with dynamite.
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Lee
Ckinaw City
Mich
Steignace
Twelve year old shoots stepmother in New Hampshire tragedy
A twelve year old boy in Campcon New Hampshire shot his stepmother, Mary E. Haines Ordway, in a weather stained cottage near London Ridge. The crime occurred after the boy Charles fashioned bullets and fired the gun at his mother while she sat sewing. The gun burst and skull fragments were scattered as the boy and his younger brother Jesse fled toward Concord with their father. Authorities await further statements as the family reels from the shocking event.
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Charlies
Charles
Concord
Samuel N. Cate
Mary E. Haines
Ordway
Taylor Haines
Ordway Place
Father
Moses Sargent
Shaker Road
Inquest Finds Stepson Shot Stepmother in New Hampshire
A coroner's jury in Concord, New Hampshire, finds that 12-year-old Charles Ordway killed Mrs Willard Ordway of London with a gun. The boy, held in jail, faces murder charges as he contradicts himself and neighbors recall threats against his stepmother. The discharge entered from the bottom of the door, suggesting the breach was at shoulder height. The boy maintains the act was an accident.
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Concorp
N. H
Willard Ordway
London
Charles Ordway
Funeral Row: Grave Not Dug For Annie Biemiller
In Pennsylvania the funeral of Annie Biemiller was delayed when frost prevented grave digging. Her husband, accompanied by an officer, watched as the coffin lay atop the ground. He angrily vowed to ensure a proper burial, while a Poor Board official blamed a missing cemetery order.
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Pitrssure
Penn
Annie Biemiller
Uniondale Cemetery
New Brighton Road
Biemiller
Hunner
the Poor Board
Pupil Concert at Horticultural Hall by the O Neills
The O Neills pupils concert drew a packed crowd at Horticultural Hall on Friday evening. Miss William Crawford sang air Von Dir with violin obligato, while Miss Mamie Johnson performed Aria dell Ombra. Miss Asnie Pease earned fresh laurels with Rossini's Di Piacer. J Frank L Crowell accompanied capably.
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Horticultural Hall
John O'Neill
von Dir
Willian Crawford
J. Frank L. Crowell
East Bound Freight Shipments Fall 2377 Tons in Snow Blockade
East bound freight shipments from Chicago for the third week in January fell by 2377 tons compared with the prior week. Over the full three weeks they totaled 185,691 tons, down from 203,592 tons. The drop is attributed to a severe snow blockade and harsh weather affecting the entire period.
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Chicago
Privallg
Finance and Commerce Market Report February 4 1883
The money market shows moderate activity with steady loan and discount rates. Banks assist regular customers but hesitate for outside paper. prime notes scarce with discounts from 8% to 4%. Clearing house activity and New York funds detail the day’s figures. a weaker bank reserve surprised markets.
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State Street
Prime Corporation
Colkiteral
New York
Sub-Treasury
Wall Street
Boston Markets Late January Prices Report
Commercial notices from Boston Daily Gloner on February 3 show firmer apple prices, steadier keans, cautious buyers, and varied butter, cheese, and corn values. Trade hints at weak general demand, rising wax boots orders, and subdued coal and freight markets alongside moderate fish and meat activity.
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Bev Keans
R Bush
Bush
Ted Kiddevs
Franklin County
New York
Vermont
New York Markets Hit Mixed Tones on Saturday
Flour firm yet quiet while cornmeal and cotton offerings steadied. Futures declined slightly with February at 10.21 and November around 10.12. receipts 21,208 bales. Provisions showed firmer demand, lard and bacon active. cheese, dairy, and spices steady. Weathered by varied prices, the day reflected firming bacon and strong lard amid broad market fluctuations.
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Sultana
Sinyrua
Fifa
Coroo
Turkey
Lee
Peonniahovs
Vileoda
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Vanila Hemp
Lidge
Sisal Hemp
Kotts
Concordia
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Wusuels
Karley Quet
Comidhgc
Archand
Costa Rica
New Orleans
Kaw Sigur
Luisiana
Stuuda
Vard
Hull
Lisbon
Gloucester Fish Market Report From Bank Prices And Arrivals
Special correspondence from Gloucester notes arrivals from Georges Bank totaling 23 trips with codfish around 420000 pounds and halibut near 10000 pounds, haddock 240000, and herrings 4.66 million frozen. Whale arrivals 46, overall receipts include cod 420000, halibut 130000, haddock 40000 and herring 4660000. prices list Georges cod and haddock, halibut and other products, with market terms and pound prices.
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Sunday Globe
Gloucester
Georges
Haddock
Sewound
Grand Monan
Grand Menan
Newfoundland
Foston
New York
Forgie
Livestock Arrivals at Brighton and Watertown Week End
Livestock markets report week ending February 2 1833 with totals for cattle sheep and lambs swine veal and horses. Eastern Northern and total figures are given plus hides and tallow prices and general market notes.
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Brighton
Watertown
Dicaltekines
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