Tariff Battle Headed to End of Session in Washington
Washington notes indicate the Senate tariff bill will be killed for the current session with Republican responsibility cited. A House explosion yesterday ends hopes for action, while Sherman amendments on the metal schedule loom. The House will also vote on an internal revenue bill aimed at relieving Senate delays, with projected reductions in tobacco and banking taxes and a May 1 start date for the act.
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Plum Point
Special Committee
Mississippi
Clerk of Supreme Court to receive $6000 salary
The appropriations committee added a clause to the sundry civil bill placing the clerk of the United States Supreme Court on the same footing as circuit court clerks and setting his salary at 6000 per year. The office will come under the Department of Justice.
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McKenney
Four Amendments to the Army Bill Propose Civil Cutbacks
Congress appropriations committee considers four amendments to the army bill reducing civilian pay in the ordinance bureau quartermaster subsistence and medical departments. Proposed limits include 650 000 for ordinance bureau 1 600 000 for quartermasters 105 000 for subsistence and 34 000 for medical, versus current higher totals. Also McLane criticizes a Mexican treaty for sugar provisions likening them to the Hawaiian treaty.
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Teed Defeats Steinitz in Manhattan Chess Club Encounter
In New York on February 19, the young American F M Teed defeated veteran Austrian champion Wilhelm Steinitz at the Manhattan Chess Club. Teed, playing white with the g lennox or gsloves opening, pressed Steinitz to resignation on move forty six as the black king neared the wall. Club members analyzed the game and found no defense for Steinitz. Teed is hailed as a rising American talent after winning the club’s champion medal in the recent tournament.
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Cost of a Yankes Schoonerd from Providence Press
Costs of running a two masted schooner of 100 tons burthen are outlined with figures: building a large schooner runs from seven to nine thousand dollars, amid changing freight rates lowering profits for owners.
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Cost and earnings of large schooners in port
The port saw a 150 ton copper-fastened schooner finish at 15 000 dollars. Building and fitting costs range from 875 to 90 dollars per ton, making an 800 ton three-masted vessel very expensive. Earnings vary with cargo, luck, and steady employment, with only a few ships yielding large profits.
Heir to 100 Million Claimed by Mellrath Family
J P Mellrath in Boston says he is one of about a dozen heirs to a 100 million dollar Bradford fortune in the Bank of England. The Ohio line through Mrs Francis Peir, born 1827, has waited over a century while lawyers in England finalize the transfer. The Mellrath siblings and relatives, including several Cleveland and Boston residents, anticipate a swift distribution as the case nears conclusion.
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Wagner Dead in Venice Elevating Composer of Modern Music
Venice reports the death of Richard Wagner aged about 71. Born 1818 in Leipzig, he faced poverty yet forged a new art in music. The New York Tribune lauds his rugged originality and influence on German literature and philosophy, predicting a long absence of successors who match his monumental vision.
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Cause of the Ohio floods
The Sun blames western forests for Ohio valley floods, arguing that deforestation in western New York, western Pennsylvania, and western Virginia leaves snow to melt rapidly, sending a torrent into the Ohio River. It warns of future droughts and a shallow river, and predicts similar floods in the Adirondack region affecting the Hudson and Mohawk.
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Divorced Vermont Pair in Snowbound Pistol Incident
In Burlington on February 19 a West Ferrisburg divorce dispute erupts as Jennie Satley confronts ex husband R P Satley and his hired man on a farm with a loaded pistol forcing them from the premises. Satley plans to seek a warrant from the State attorney in Suarksboro. Both have been thrice married with one partner dying and two divorces noted. An unrelated ad and testimonial follow.
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Wave Wreck Strands NorwegIan Bark Waye After Bay of Biscay Storm
In the Bay of Biscay a Norwegian bark Waye from Bilboa to New York with iron ore, broken topmasts, and two crewmen washed back aboard after a brutal hurricane. Captain Christensen described a perilous voyage, a fierce storm from Jan 8 to 11, and miraculous saves as Hendricks and Andreas Hansen clung to rigging and survived.
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Freckle Faced Girl Sees Missionary Visit At Home
A freckle faced girl and her mother discuss a missionary society visitor who arrives in everyday clothes. The family quips about wealth, heathens, and charity while the nannying agent dodges social scrutiny, prompting the mother to question the agent's true motives. Uncle Dick's antics and the doll exchange surface in a household scene of humor and skepticism.
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Two Fools and a Flirt in Lewisville Tragedy
In Lewisville New Hampshire near Bartlett a young man named Sinclair was fatally shot by a Frenchman Willey over a love triangle with Hill. Willey forced entry after finding Sinclair with Hill, fired three times, Sinclair cried I am shot and died. Willey was seized by residents and jailed.
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Prominent Citizen Jack Wilson of Meriwether County
An Atlanta Constitution narrative recalls Jack Wilson, a former enslaved man who became director to a stable of horses, marries a slave owner’s daughter, navigates emancipation, acquires land near Sulphur Springs, Georgia, and rises to wealth. He maintains his Virginia wife, builds a large plantation, and becomes a respected, industrious figure with multiple mules and extensive holdings.
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A Waltham Official Trials Fasting for Health
A Waltham official, well regarded and long-serving, embarks on a self-imposed fast, living on water and mild beverages to treat dyspepsia. Since last Saturday he has not eaten, drinks coffee at breakfast and tea at meals, and claims improved health and mental clarity. He believes abstinence saves money and improves life, while friends watch for any ill effects and compare to past Irish horse misfortune.
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Comprehensive Catarrh Cure Exposes Root Cause and Remedies
Prominent physician Dr Pierce outlines catarrh symptoms and risks, arguing for constitutional and local treatment. He promotes Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy, a nasal Douche, and his Golden Medical Discovery, claiming cures in thousands of cases and offering a $500 reward for an uncured case. Remedies sold by druggists.
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Moist air aid marketed by Devonshire cigar dealer in steam radiator setup
A Devonshire street cigar shop near the Equitable building advertises a simple moist air method. A clay jar filled with water sits beside a steam radiator with a rubber tube feeding the jar, heating water to humidify indoor air and reduce post heating cold snaps. Proprietor Mr. Smith says the system purifies air and lessens colds, noting evaporation from two jars can drop water at a steady rate weekly. He promotes placing water jars beside radiators or furnace registers to restore moisture lost to heat.
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Freight Trains Collide in Ohio Tunnel Fatalities Reported
Two Baltimore and Ohio freight trains collided in a tunnel seven miles west of Bellaire Ohio early today. Two engineers and a fireman were killed outright a brakeman fatally injured. Both locomotives and fifteen cars were destroyed with losses estimated at no less than $100000.
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Readership note from The Boston Weekly Globe
A reader appeal asks patrons to mention they saw advertisements in The Boston Weekly Globe when responding to ads. The notice urges acknowledgment in the same newspaper and ties to local advertising practice.
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Finance and Commerce Report on Feb 17 1883 Money Market
The week closes firm with high rates for loans and discounts. Banks curb accommodation as New York and Boston demands pull balances, boosting bank rates and tightening outside lending. Clearinghouse exchanges total 12,652,170 with week 77,642,274. New York funds move from discount to par. Bank reserves fall by 2,744,875, loans rise 1,860,900, leaving reserves 3,675,075 above requirements. Steel rails and other commodities quoted. general Trade items show steady demand across leads, lumber, and provisions.
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Boston Market Prices on Fruits, Vegetables, and Staples
Boston market update lists apples firm with moderate sales, beans in easy trend, butter and dairy grades varying by region, corn light receipts but firm, cranberries and dried fruits moving gradually. Mackerel, herring, and other fish show mixed activity. flour prices firm with upward tone. hay and straw values steady. hides and leather markets mixed with firm demand for h Kru.
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Grain and market report details on commodities and prices
Saturday market notes show firm wheat and mixed corn prices with robust trading, including No 2 white and No 4 red in various deliveries. Provisions, meats, dairy, and futures for February through June are listed, with spreads for oats, rye, and barley, plus references to cotton, sugars, and oils in regional trade.
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Fish Market Totals Reported for Week in Sauwlay Globe
Special Correspondence from GlovucesteR notes weekly arrivals totaling 14 with 46 pounds codfish and 7000 pounds halibut from Western Hawks and 110000 pounds codfish and 14000 pounds halibut from Gvorues. Baks shipments include 15000 pounds halibut and Grand Menon 1125000 frozen herring. Prices cover cod, halibut, herring, mackerel and fish products. includes No 1L and No 2 mackerel sales, halibut fins and tongues, pickled haddock, codfish, herring varieties, and dried fish products.
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Live Stock Markets Brighton and Watertown Arrivals Week
Arrivals of livestock at Brighton and Watertown for the week ending Friday February 16, 1833 include Western cattle 2035, Eastern cattle 130, Northern cattle 445, total 3270. Sheep and lambs totals 112,818 across Western Northern and Eastern, with swine 12,513 and veals 275. Horses total 54. Beef cattle prices per 100 lbs live weight shown for several quality grades and hides and tallow prices listed. calfskin and lambskin values also noted.
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