Capitol Gossip on Senate Secretaryship and Greenback Power
Special correspondence from Washington reports a looming extra session sparks activity for senate offices after March 4. Six candidates for secretaryship include John Church, Wad dell, Watterson, Dennis, Franklin, and Stenger with regional support shaping early ballots.
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Boston Globes
Washington, D. C
Congress
Senate
John C.hurch
Tennessee
Waddell
North Carolin
Henry Watterson
Kentucky
Dennis
Maryland
Franklin
Missouri
Stenger
Pennsylvania
Stazis
Aly Fair
Buren
Nashville American
Tom Scott
Burco
Wil
Surch
Ransom
Vance
Virginia
South Astoriva
Georgia
One House
Mr. Burch
Popular legislator praised while discussing a harsh law
The speaker extols a popular law and its author, then notes a tragic murder by a tramp who was fed by the victim. They claim the law’s penalties are non harsh in practice, exempting minors, women, and the blind. They condemn marauders who threaten defenseless women with lenient sentences.
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Mabie
Troy Wife’s Affair Tragedy Ends in Father’s Suicide
Distracted George F. Simmons, shunned by West Troy after Mrs Simmons eloped with William Chason, murdered his three children with poison tea and then cut his own throat. He died hospitalised after laudanum and self-inflicted wounds. Coroner to hold inquest Friday.
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Troy
Mra. G. F. Simmons
William Chason
West Troy
George F. Simmons
Chulou
Arsenal
W. ©. Rogers
Central Avenue
Simmons
Mr. Rogers
Willie
Orlando
Foster
LeRoy Larabee
Cobb
Chalou
a@ulkins’ untaking
Clergy Meet to Oppose Oneida Community in Syracuse
A February conference of local and state clergy in Syracuse gathered to discuss suppressing the Oneida community. Bishop Peck, Dr. Mears, Chancellor Haven, and other church leaders attended. a committee with Bishop Nuncington was formed to plan action, and the meeting adjourned.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Peck
Methodist Church
Mears
Hamilton College
Haven
Syracuse University
Bears
Congregational Church
Huntington
Central New York
Warren
Northern Christian Advocate
Porter
Brooklyn
Smiley
Rochester
Smith
Oswego
Nuncington
Horrible death near Northampton hospital grounds
Ira Cook a 67 year old laborer who had been missing since Monday was found dead today hanging by one leg caught between pickets of a high wooden fence surrounding the state hospital grounds. He had made a short cut up a fence and, in attempting to jump off, caught his foot, leading to a fatal rush of blood to the head. The fence showed heel marks and the snow near him was pawed by his hands.
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Admiraly
Maey
Watterson
Kentucky
Henry
Courier-Journal
Washington
Lawar
Sevanor Dennis
Dennis
Maryland
Franklin
Missouri
Waddell
Stenger
Congress
Judiciary
Potter
Lenaor Wallace
Stoner
Northampton
Mass
Ira Cook
Howe
Gowen exposes Knights of Labor probe causes county shock
President Gowen's letter to Pottsville readers reveals the Knights of Labor mystery provoking surprise in Shenandoah City Tamaqua Mahoney Plane Shamokin Locust Gap and other towns. Catholics in several cities caution about the order and priests are to discuss it tomorrow. Property owners and merchants welcomed the letter.
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Pottsville
Penn
Gowen
Knights of Labor
Shenandoah City
Tamaqua
Mahoney
Plane
Shamokin
Locust Gap
Thas City
Vanderbilt heir Fred W. Vanderbilt wed. surprise union claimed
New York February 15 Fred W Vanderbilt son of William H Vanderbilt and heir to 2 million dollars was announced as married December 17. Bride formerly Miss Louisa Holmes Anthony now the divorced wife of Daniel Torrance a cousin of the groom Slavery Days. Cincinnati February 15 Judge Baxter in U S court Hamilton Ward colored won 2500 against Zeb Ward for abduction and sale in slavery days.
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New York
Fred W. Vanderbilt
William H. Vanderbilt
Louisa Holmes Anthony
Damiel Torrance
Cincinnati
Baxter
United States
Hamilton Ward
Zeb Ward
Cynthiana
London
Newark
Victoria Severens
Bank of Enetan Anys A
Napoleons
Sneer Eovess
Thalers
California
Canada
Newfoundland
Holland
Bookers’ Board
E. D. Bangs
Irst Board
VIRAT
Topeka & Santa Fe
Preerray Stone
Bootuil City
Ansag & ‘Lexus Latinort
USC Boston & Albany
Boston & Albany Railroad
Pburhwaton & Beoult
L. G
Burhnevon& Misgouri Radon
Hartford & Erie Railroad
Tbeaeiseen
ciscenbBos
Iin
Waceseveeee
Appielon Manufacturing Company
Naumkeay Steam Co Nm Company
Volcamn, fHurtington & Quineyv
San, & Clov, Kil
Bovey
Nashua & Tear
New England
Norwich & Worcester
Lake Champret
Oldan Rawlroaa
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Asinmore i
Pulman Palace War
Calumet & Hecla Mining Co
Franklin Mining Company
Ebas Conerse
Croces
Avani
Topeka
Santa Fe
Wien van
Pueblo and
Ark
New Bn Jan Mol
Boston Water Power Company
Oneka & Western
Srsores Setae
Reese Republican Valley
Aten
Suveensstus
Aenee - Serene
Dion
Deblo
Arkansas
Wichita
A Sick Senator And The Cure For Obesity
An article lampoons a rotund United States senator noting obesity is a disease with serious risks. It cites Allan's Acti-Fac as a safe remedy, endorsed by chemists, and claims medical benefit while urging purchase from druggists.
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United States
Equator
Washington
Allan
Driupriste
Protection Against Unfair Imported Waters Prompt Investigation
A 19th century article argues that duty exemptions granted to natural spring waters imported from abroad have harmed U S revenues. It cites Apollinaris of London and Mr KR Scannell seeking congressional inquiry. Officials claim artificial waters are sold as natural, risking $600000 in lost duties over five years, with General Butler urged to push legislation and probe foreign producers.
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America
United States
Apollinaris Company
London
KR. F. Scannell
Halls of Congress
Tts
Scannell
Apuilinaris
New York
McCullough
Scanwell
Irebarry
Apolinaris Company
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Apollinaris
Swamnes
D&jurai
So Wealthy & Corporation
Scanneil
Washington
Boston
Europe
Ibu
Stern
Apollinaris Spring
Ogden Doremus
Nichols 1
Congress
General Butler
Treasury Department
James
Department
Treasury
Butler
Dominion
Apolinaris Compan
A Pious Stranger Swindles Irish Immigrant on Overland Train
Passengers on an overland train near Cheyenne raised a generous fund for a struggling Irish immigrant whose savings were stolen. A seemingly devout man then claimed to add 2650 and a 600 gold note, persuading the man to surrender 260, and vanished after reaching Oakland. The teller later confirmed the note was counterfeit and the scam unfolded as expected.
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San Francisco
Cheyenne
Bay
Oakland
Weil
Coon Captured in Ludington Marriage Tale
In Ludington Michigan a humorous marriage notice recounts Miss Fanny Groshong guiding a parson and Rev J M Aiken aiding in catching a "coon" weighing about 150 pounds. The tale recalls a maritime joke about the whaling barque Matthew Luce and Captain Coon with his wife aboard.
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Ludington
Mich
Fanny Groshong
J. M. Aiken
Matthew Luce
New Bedford
Coon
Hin
Horrors of a Bull Fight in Mexican Town
A San Francisco Chronicle correspondent reports a Bayderaguato bull fight in northwestern Mexico. A powerful bull kills a guard and a guide, then breaches the corrals, trampling several more spectators as panic spreads. Three others die and many wounded before the beast is driven away.
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Mheartsick
Mexican Republic
Finance and Commerce in Boston Money Markets
Boston moneyed interests push for profit amid scarce outlets. Banks discount at 4 percent or more, prime notes trading near 4 0314 percent, mortgage and U S bond activity steady, New York funds firm, and general stock market buoyant with strong mortgage demand and rising industrial shares.
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United States
New York
Carolina
Louisisoa
Rangoon
Turks Island
Calcutta
Cretes
America
Sumac
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Michigan
Sale
Suano X
California
A Ferry to Long Branch Project Takes Shape
An ambitious Long Branch pier and harbor plan promises easy New York access by ferry doubling as a steamship corridor. The 600 foot long iron pier with 133 piles, a 226 foot breakwater, and a 5000 person feeding capacity aims for May completion with John Fitch as president and Captain Charles Leland directing erective work. Old Jersey fishermen warn that a severe storm could ruin the project and harm the iron market.
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Long Branch
Ocean Hotel
New York
Cape May
Ocean House
John Fitch
Warren Leland
Palace Hotel
San Francisco
Charles Leland
Lake Michigan
Jersey
Old Judges and a Elopement in Iowa History
The Albany Law Journal notes that many judges achieved their greatest work after seventy, citing Coke, Eldon, Mansfield, Marshall, and Kent. In DavennPort Horace Holmes elopes with Mrs. James Lyman, mother of five, prompting a child rescue chase. An health advert extols Hostetler's Stomach Bitters as a bowel regulating remedy and cure for various ailments.
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Albany Law Journal
Coke
Lillleton
Lberty
Eldon
Mansfield
England
Tleighty
Marshall
Kent
DavennPort
Horace Holmes
James Lyman
Lyman
Saturday Evening Prices for Commodities and Goods
The market notes show liberal receipts and slow buyers with mixed demand. Beans, butter, cheese, coal, coffee, corn, oats, cotton, dry goods, drugs, and chemicals are priced with regional quotes. Prices vary by grade and region, with some sectors maintaining, others soft, and others unsettled in a fluctuating retail market.
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New York
Vermont
Franklin County
Weatern
Choice
Smilota
Cumberland
Coftee
Java
Maracaibo
Jamaica
Rio
Sesc
Northern
Brighton market report and cattle prices for week
Weekly Brighton market notes show beef cattle prices rising from last week with better demand for extra cattle and higher West coast prices. Supplies from Maine include working oxen and a few beef cattle. Milch cows, springers, and calves offered in mixed quality. Hides, tallow, and sheep and hog prices are listed along with early sale notes.
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Ste
Hurring
Shore
Labrador
Wisconsin
Ohio
Mivoizan
Indiana
Oi Best
St. Louis
Minnesota
Creights.—Cantorum
Australia
Welbourne
Sydney
Adelaide
Liverpool
London
Phildelphia
Baltimore
New York
C. F
Turkey
Slec
Smyrna
Kelly
Valencia
Virginia
Wilmington
Watso
Manila
Wales
Dry Concordia
Corrientes
Dry River Platte
India
Cemana
Sic
Syeanae & Galion
Western
Carcutta
Hank and Labrador
Lutqwell
Loalle
Houston
Maine Central
P. E
Island
Jersey
Brighton
Cattie
Vricea
Maine
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Adams
Dewees
National
Greenback Executive Committee
Crandall
Randall
Metropolitan
Screeubavkers
Greenback
Cock and Bull
Greenback Conference
Congressman Murch
Eugene Hale
Shere Io
Hare
Berlin
The
Agricultural Department
LeDuc
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Appropriations Committee
Durham
Luther
New Hampshire
Oliver Pillsoury
Connecticut
Geneval Marston
Exeter
Simon
Rouers
Willie Simmons
Papa
Rogers
Schuyler
Oneida
Home Industry
Althew Luce, Coon
New Belford
Mexico
San Francisco Chronicle
Bayderaguato
Thero Coseily
Finance and Commerce
Boston Money and Stocks
Review OF the Week
Statts Street
United States Bonds
U.S
Bank of England
Ganuk
Pacific
Slas Commerce
Shawant
Haminton
North
Suffolk
Lot
Tremont
Old Boston
Mechanics
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Massachusetts
Central
North Ameria
Blackstone
Commonwealth
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Hide & Leather
Market
Fourth National
Revere
Everett
Globe
First Ward
Continental
Traders
Freeman’s
National Mt. Wollaston of Vincy
Naumk
National of
Salem
Haverhill National of
Haverhill
Exsex Woollen Company
Salisbury
Middlesex
Salmon Falls
Boott
Amoskeag
York
Jmneopee
Manchester
Lywan
Naumbeag
Errimack
Son
Newmarket
Savings Banks Notes
Savings Banks
Charlestown
Five Cents Savings Bank
Dorchester Savings Bank
Boston Savings Bank
Imigrant Savings Bank
Fanklin Savings Bank
Home Savings Bank
Mercantile Institution For Savings Serene Savings Bank
Ewburyport
Five Cents Savings Bn South Touston Savings Bank
West Boston Savings Bank
Savings
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Sercereereseee
Cis Voiss
Rutland
Kidder, Peabouy « Co
Denver & Rio Grande
Brayton Ives
SOO Mies
Worcrester & Nashua
Nashua & Hester Raiload
Railroads
Atchison
Boston & Aloany
Boston & Maine
Boston & Providence
Burlington
Nebraska
Chicago
Burlington & Quincy
Ths Company
Clinton
Dubuque & Minnesota
Sanctuaky
Cleveland
Ibis
Detroit
Lansing & Northern
Mastern
Denver & Rio Granoy
New Magland Oseis
Oxydensbury & Lake Champlain
Old Colony
Soeat
Vieasant Hill & de Soto
Pullman Palace Lar Company
Pueblo& Arkansas Valley
Connecticut & Passumpsic
Portland, Saco & Portsmouth
Maochester & Lawrence
Union Pacific
Worcester & Nashua
Metropolitan Horse
Middlesex Horse
Cambridge Horse
Union Horse
Boston & Chelsea Horse
Wintsimmet
Nashua & Rochester
Cedar Rapiis
Miscouci River & Iowa Land Company
Boston, Clinton, Pwohbury & New Bedford
Atchison & Nebraska
Denver
St. Joseph & Council Braff
Kansas & Texas
Ogdenshuro
Lake Champlain
Pueblo & Arkansas Valley
Boston & Albany
Cincinnati, Lansing & Clinton
Buver
Florence & Eldorado
Republican Valley
Wichita & Southwestern
Kansas Ciy
Topeka & Western
Vermont Central
Highland Horse
Ogdensburg
Jackson, Lansing & Sasinaw
Fremingham & Lowell
Iowa Falla
Sioux City
Sioux City & St. Paul
Sandusky & Cleveland
Wisconsin Valley
Firat Morty
Boston Land
Calumet & Hecla
Duncan
Silver Islet
Ridge
Boston & Roxbury Mill Company
Chauncy Hall School Association
McKay Sewing Machine
Boston Atheneum
Portland Water Power Company
Olt Colony Steamboat Company
Globe Gaslight Company
Borie
Messrs. M
Sternberger
North End
Sierra Nevada
Ophir
Mexican
Unio
Hussey Consolidated
Inquirer
Specie and Exchange
Hostetver
Commercial Matters
Boston Market
Dingee & Conard CO
Ant Conan
Bae
Rose Ae
West Grove
Chester Co
Wall Graph
Smalley &Stock Brokers
Broadway
Nowee P
Dr. A. Babr
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