Porter s Plague and Naval Scandal Involving Porter and Wetmore
Special Washington correspondence details an old Navy scandal centered on Admiral Porter and the divorced wife of Lieutenant Wetmore. It recounts alleged bribes, threats, and a torpedo selling scheme with drafts and letters cited as evidence. Wetmore claims Porter pressured payments and used office influence to aid Mrs Wetmore and exploit contractors.
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Boston Globe
Washincton
Admiral Porter
Navy
Wetmore
Porter
Navy Department
Board of Naval Inspections
Mava
Mr. Wetmore
Mra. Wetmore
Coxcomb
Gay Loilario
New York
Supreme Court of
Atlaiira Porter
Porver
Wames
Mar
Serryiog
Pene Lason
Eubaltern
Busteaod
Wade
Dimwell
Wetmore recounts alleged Porter's control over salary and divorce links
Former husband Wetmore details alleged misuse of funds by Admiral Porter, claiming salary withheld since 1878 to 1881, diverted to his ex wife and daughter. He cites checks and Treasury records, and says appointment came via Porter's influence. He estimates about $2000 withheld, with letters and acts supporting his claims.
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Katy R.S. Bradee
Adeen Yead
Mr. Wetmore
Admiral Porter
Werson
Mavy
Board of Naval Inspections
Mr. Alden
Treasury Department
Davenport Faces Congressional Inquiry Over Arrests
New York January 4 congressional committee to probe Commissioner Davenport for illegal arrests at the last election. Testimony to begin Tuesday or Wednesday with Judge Blatchford's naturalization ruling cited as a strong point. Suits for false imprisonment expected. efforts to remove Davenport from chief supervisor of elections US commissioner and clerk of the US circuit court. The defendant faces a prolonged political fight as witnesses gather and charges are prepared.
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Congressional Committee
New York
Fernando Wood
Davenport
Blatchford
Messrs. Wingate and
Anderson
Johnny
Lundred
United States
United States Circuit Court
Little Johny
Collision Kills Three in Michigan Train Crash
In Osceola County East Saginaw Michigan January 65 Edward Cowles and Daniellaggart were killed instantly and two others seriously injured when a collision occurred yesterday at the McFarlin and Elared railroad. St Louis Missouri January 4 the city filed suit against J H Britton Captain James B Eads Join Jackson and Julius 8 Walsh seeking 174301 009 claiming losses from the failure of the national bank of Missouri and the citys bond for 500000 as security. About a year and a half ago nearly 1200000 of the citys funds were lost prompting the suit to recover from sureties.
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East Sacinaw
Mich
Edward Cowles
Daniellaggart
McFarlin and Elared
Osceola County
St. Louis
J. H. Britton
James B. Eads
Jackson
Julius
Walsh
National Bank of
State of Missouri
Severe Northwest Gale Strikes Portsmouth Area
A fierce northwest gale battered Portsmouth New Hampshire causing drifting snow and blocked turnpike roads. Fire claimed the life of Mrs. Ann Carter at Hampton while she tended a stove, dying Friday morning after sustaining injuries from clothing catching fire the previous evening. she had lived with her son John G. Carter at Hampton Beach and was formerly from Exeter.
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Poartsmouthh
N. H
Hampton
Ann Carter
Exeter
John G. Carter
Hampton Beach
On Both Sides of a Lawsuit in Hartford Foreclosure
Hartford January 5 A curious difficulty arises in foreclosing the Valley railroad first mortgage. The state treasurer is trustee for the bondholders and for the second mortgage, placing him on both sides of the suit. Legal authorities consulted deem the issue delicate and unresolved.
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Hartford, Conn
Valley Railroad
State Lreasurer
Interview with Treasurer Gilfillan on gold reserves and returns
Washington January 6 Treasurer Gilfillan states the department holds about 180 million in gold, mostly in New York. He notes only 600 thousand in this building and explains the system of gold movements, claiming government gold circulation will shrink as gold is returned to storage and not shipped to New York. He describes past and planned gold handling to support specie payments.
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Mr. W
Bir
Melnutch
York
Sena
New
Rojock
Prussia
Ansett Whee
Yorish
Union Square
Otel
West Point
Tleive
Narragansett
New York
Kate
Washington, D. C
Gilfillan
Mincleton’s
Higgs
Washington
Lutuer
Greenbackers
Secretar
WashincTon
D. C
Sunday Republic
Sherman
Blaine
Grant
Conkling
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Don Cameron
United
Maine
Massachusetts
Baine
Iowa
Minnesota
House
Garfield
Foster
Mies
Hale
Boston
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Chicago
Carl Schurz
Whitthorne to seek inquiry into freedmen's bank robbery
Representative Whitthorne plans to move next week to suspend rules and introduce a resolution for a special committee to probe all circumstances of the freedmen's bank robbery and pursue criminal proceedings. Muller to propose abolishing the Board of commissioners and shift winding up to the war department with a general staff officer in charge.
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Washington, D. C
Whitthorne
Muller
Board of Commissioners
War Department
Adutant General's Office
Freedmen's Bureau
Vincent
S O
Freedmen’s Bureau
Texas
Republic
Uther
Indian Territory report eyed as railroad biased
Washington January 5 The sub committees who visited the Indian territory last summer are to submit a report soon after recess urging changes in the territories government. Critics charge the hearings favored railroad interests and testimony from parties acting for the roads was used while Indian testimony was excluded. If adopted by Congress the plan would deprive Indians of valuable lands in the territory. Luier
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Wassington
D. C
Indian Territory
Congress
Luluer
Why Adams Resigned as Union Pacific Government Director
January 4 report from Washington states Charles Francis Adams Jr resigned as government director of the Union Pacific railroad. The vacancy will not be filled soon, likely not before the March appointment of a new board. Adams cites issues with compensation, free transport, hospitalities, and loosely drawn duties as reasons for his action.
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Washington, D. C
Charles Francis Adams, Jr
Union Pacific Railroad
Ir. Adams
Schurz
Jim
Lumnex
Indiana Senate Contests Stir Doubt Over Voorhees
From Washington January 4 Indiana politics show doubt over Senator Voorhees reelection as Congressman-elect De La Matyr urges James Buchanan as a potential successor amid a tight legislature balance. Buchanan, a Greenbacker, may win with Republican and National support. Voorhees heads home to campaign.
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Voorhees
de la Matyr
James Buchanan
Washington, D. C
Indiana
Indianapolis
Thediana
Buchanan
Financial policy debate on Greenbacks and gold opposition
The article notes a potential shift as Secretary Sherman may propose measures that win Greenbackers support, highlighting a strategic link between currency policy and political opposition. The discussion frames how financial policy could unite reformers against the standard gold standard.
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Sherman
Luther
Thurman letter details misconduct at Florida election
A Second Letter from Senator Thurman to the feller Committee dated January 6 1879 discusses evidence on malfeasance by United States supervisors and deputy marshals in Florida's second district. Included are letters and affidavits from Paine Summers and Randolph alleging partisan ballot manipulation and improper deputy marshals during the Black Belt voting.
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Thurman
Feller
Wasaryoron
D. C
Washington
A. M. Teter
Drar Sim
United States
James HH. Painey
Jacksonville
Fla
Owen J. Summers
Duval County
U. Randolph
Montgomery
Ala
Ubat
Sam
Law
Air
G. Thurman
Mr. Paine
Amber Hale
Florida
Nassau
Duval
Alachua
Columbis
Suvanes
Madison
Jefferson
Leon
Gadsden
Paineoe
Drew
Crtate
Sr. Paine
Black Belt
Soumers
Randolph
Beverley Douglas's Successor and Capitol Bets
Washington dispatches report Virginia governor issues writ of election to fill the death vacancy in Congress. Election fixed for the 25th with winner to serve briefly, likely General R L Beales or George Sughr, amid sugar policy hearings, and debates over consolidating Revenue and Customs. Also notes Justice Harlan’s railroad decision, Schurz’s reply to Sheridan, and Dent's illness in Georgetown.
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Washington, D. C
Virginia
Douglas
Beales
George One
Schurz
Sheridan
Josiah Dent
District of Columbia
Georgetown
Fearful storm floods up state with snow and wrecks
Snow reaches eight feet on level ground as trains are halted across Syracuse area. An eight engine rescue crew hoes to repair tracks after a fatal derailment near Fairport where six engines derailed last Friday, killing the leading engineer and injuring Conductor Holmes. Cape Vincent and Watertown report heavy snowfall with limited rail service and widespread delays. A schooner Nellie is wrecked off Chatham, Mass, with crew frostbite and frozen feet.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Oswego
Auburn
Palmer
Watkeys
Fairport
Holmes
Buffalo
Cape Vincent
Os Wego
Washington, D. C
Signal Corps
Chatham
Mass
Nellie
Charles Warr
Calais
Newport
New York
Jacob D. Lorrer
Watertown
Carthage
Utica
Sudden Death of a Notorious Woman in New York
Jennie Mitchell known in New York as the Parisian Cora Pearl dies in a private Twenty third Street house under suspicious chloroform use. She migrated from Troy New York fifteen years ago after an exemplary education. Her career in the city combined prosperity with disrepute and public fascination as a storyteller.
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Cora Pearl
New York City
New Yorks
Jennie Mitchell
Paris
Twentythird Street
New York
Troy
N. Y
Chicago Post Office Fire Destroys Honore Building
Fire at the Honore building in Cascaco Chicago Saturday afternoon destroyed the six story block housing the Chicago post office and Sheridan headquarters. Most mails saved. Rescue operations saved a large occupant including a 60 year old man. Ice and cold hampered fire crews as the roof collapsed and the building burned. Insurance listed at $200,000 with numerous companies covered. losses initially estimated higher before today’s review. The post office is temporarily housed in the basement of the new Singer building.
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Cascaco
Ill
Honore
Dearborn
Adams Streets
Chicago Post Office
General Sheridan
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Mle General Alarm
Dearborn Street
Colonel Webb
Honore Block
Honore Dock
H. H. Honore
Fred. Grant
Igh
Lancashire
England
Manufacturers
Boston
Royal of England
North Broton
Springfeld Fire Nca Marine
Imperial and Northern
Niagara
American Central
London Assurance
Boylston
Neptune Fire
Martine
Hoffman
Underwriters
New York
Phanix of
Hamburg
Bremen
Commercial Union of
Joston
Colorado
People’s
Lamar
Buffalo
Detroit
Meridian
Curcaco
New Singer Building
Abraham Lincoln
Robert
Sheridan
Mme Anderson Nears 2000th Quarter Mile in New York
Brooklyn report notes Mme Anderson nearing her 2000th quarter mile or 6500 miles completed. The January 6 crowd in Brooklyn cheers as fans wave handkerchiefs, stamp feet, and watch the procession with band and public interest. Rumor says a Boston engagement offered about $15,000.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Mme. Anderson
Fire ravages Norwich dry goods store and nearby shops
A fire at 10 p m in J Sterns dry goods store on Main Street caused extensive damage. Sterns loss $4000 with $2000 insured. H Kepler merchant tailor $800 partly destroyed. Charles Thurber photographer $800 with $300 insurance. M U Beebe cigars $300 lost $400. M Safford news office loss not estimated.
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Norwich
Conn
J. Stern
Main Street
Stern
H. Kepler
Charles Thurber
M U. Beebe
M. Safford
Mrs Bayard Taylors Return Delayed by Lease Dispute
New York January 6 The Herald reports Mrs Bayard Taylor remains in Berlin pending a landlord lease dispute. A local Posse permits surrender of her house until the lease expires, delaying her return to America.
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Bayard Taylor
New York
the Herald
Berlin
Taylor
America
Cork Town Council Refuses Grant Reception in January Debate
Cork city council votes against welcoming General Grant amid a heated debate. Sympathy vs insult dominates faction lines as opponents argue Grant harmed Irish Americans, while supporters urge proper hospitality. Grant says Cork lacks grasp of American history and proceeds to Londonderry. Pro-Dublin banquet mention frames broader reaction among Liberals and Conservatives.
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United States
America
Cork
Berry
Tracy
Grant
Dwyer
Messrs
McSweeny
Creedon
Eral Grant
Teaver Lublin
Londonderry
Begast
General Grant
Paris
General Grant Delivers Longest Speech at Mansion House Banquet
At the Mansion House banquet in Dublin General Grant captivates with the longest speech of his life. He prizes a booming Irish welcome, jokes about future political runs, and warns rivals Barrington and Bute as he discusses U S prosperity, debt, and renewed demand for American goods. The crowd erupts in applause as Grant’s remarks spark notable reaction.
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Dustin
General Grant
Dublin
Barrington
Bute
Europe
United States
Lord Benconsield
Hayes
Grant
Attleboro Man Held on Forgery Charge in Note Scam
A. C. Briggs of Attleboro, brother of the missing Elkannah Briggs, was brought before Justice Reed on a forgery charge for using his father Nelson Briggs as indorser on a 104 62 note dated September 26, 1878. Held on $800 bond for trial, with his father signing the bonds and his brother recently involved in a money scheme and disappearance.
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Attleboro
Mass
A. C. Briggs
Elkannah Briggs
Brices & Co
S& Present
Elkannah
Diot
New York
sEneilers
On to Mexico progress of the American industrial deputation
A Tribune Cairo special reports the American industrial deputation crossing Illinois toward New Orleans for a Mexico sail. At Centralia, George Fisk of Kentucky was elected president and B. Andrews of Chicago secretary. An executive committee from thirteen states was named. A telegram thanked Minister Zamacomentak for encouragement. The deputation includes merchants and manufacturers from thirteen states aiming at Mexico commerce.
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Boston Globe
New York
Tribune
Cairo
Illinois
New Orleans
Mexico
Centralia
George Fisk
Kentucky
B. Andrews
Chicago
Zamacoma
Two women suspected in OBrien kidnapping case in transit
Herald Washington special reports workers at the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad depot say the two women who kidnapped OBrien did not travel directly from Raleigh to New York. After reaching the city they stayed in a sleeping car unit briefly before a northbound train took them on, then vanished to a hotel.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Baltimore and Potomac
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