Senate and House actions in late January finance and military bills
Legislative activity includes Morrill on the trade dollar retirement bill, Cameron on a retired list for long-serving U.S. Army personnel, and a request to inform the President about Liberia arbitration terms. District of Columbia and Army appropriations advance. Nicaragua treaty sessions and multiple executive discussions mark the period. The Dakota statehood bill, Detroit education land grant, New York Harbor protection, and Washington Monument ceremonies feature alongside votes on electoral counting and Interior land issues.
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Delegates Press Rosecrans for Cabinet Seat in Cleveland Era
A North Carolina ex-Confederate delegation met General Rosecrans with a copy of Carrituck resolutions urging him to seek a Cabinet post under President-elect Cleveland. The article also notes various federal moves on Indian affairs, treaties, and nominations, including Mint and diplomatic appointments, and actions from the National Board of Trade.
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Urging Congress on Silver Coinage Law Repeal
The Washington Star notes a call to repeal the compulsory silver coinage law now in force. The paper reports its own office suffered a fire damage of about $20,000 on the 29th alt.
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Edgar Thompson Steel Works to Resume in Two Weeks
Reports from Braddocks Pennsylvania on the 28th indicate the Edgar Thompson Steel Works will reopen within two weeks bringing employment to several thousand workers. After repairs a wage reduction may be submitted by Carnegie Bros and Co and, it is expected, accepted by the workers.
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Clergy Seat Filled as Rev Charles Hamilton Becomes Bishop
Rev Charles Hamilton of Quebec elected Bishop of Niagara to replace the late Bishop Fuller. London dispatch reports a secret convention of dynamiters planned in Paris for February under O Donovan Rossa’s son presidency. General Wolseley notes General Stewart recovering from a thigh wound.
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Old Sorrel to travel for Confederate Soldiers' Home benefit
The war horse Old Sorrel of Stonewall Jackson will be taken to the New Orleans Exposition to aid the Confederate Soldiers' Home, with General Jeb Stuart as escort in a padded car. Mormon dignitaries including President Taylor and Bishop Sharp returned from Mexico with no plan to move Mormon headquarters to Sonora, while some leaders hide from federal marshal action under the Edmunds law. Joseph Palmer gains a new trial from the Supreme Court after a Cincinnati riot link. Three Pullman suit cases arise over alleged pickpocketing by a drunk conductor. A Muscatine thermometer records 344 degrees below zero, the lowest in 23 years. Portland warden Charles J. Rogers was hanged for murder. Des Moines woman Mary Dooley died by opium overdose, also harming two children. Ohio G A R encampment backs Mexican Pension bill and broader wartime reconciliation moves.
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Jones chosen United States Senator from Arkansas
Hon Jars R Jones of Arkansas Third District has been chosen United States Senator. The January US mint output at Philadelphia totaled 1 115 187 with 985 200 silver dollars and 42 697 dimes. gold coins valued at 1 589. Imports at New York for the week ending the 31st ult stood at 7 419 000 with 2 072 000 dry and 5 347 000 general merchandise.
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Stewart Safe as British Force Controls Metemneh in Desert Fight
Intelligence from London reports General Stewart entrenched at South Metemneh and in communication with General Gordon. Stewart wounded, five Emirs killed, Metemneh captured by British. Wolseley notes advance from Abu Klea Wells toward Khartoum. Redver Buller to command desert route.
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Senate and House Public Bills Passed Across Week
The January sessions show a flurry of measures from tax law tweaks on loan security to opium joint penalties. Bills authorize road material condemnation, street rail extensions, and water contracts, with debates on postal telegraph support and a reform farm sentence law. The week ends noting a Cincinnati elephant treated for cold with a gargantuan whisky mash.
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Minnesota Farmer Promises Stove Fuel From Sunflower Stalks
A Minnesota farmer says he can keep one stove going for six months using sunflower stalks from an acre. Seed produced is fed to fowls and pays for the cultivation. Smaller heads are burned with stalks cut to length in fall. Chicago Tribune notes. New York pilot service lists nineteen boats and 133 licensed pilots with most active. In 1854, 6,045 vessels were piloted into and out of the harbor costing vessel owners $415,513.45.
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Railway company to submit temperance pledge ultimatum
A Boston line railway proposes to submit a temperance pledge to its employees with an ultimatum to sign or resign. The plan appears in the Boston Journal reflecting the period’s pressure on workers over drinking.
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Mutiny Aboard Natal Ends With Deaths and Arrests
Captain Endstrom of the Swedish brigantine Natal reports mutineers killed the second mate and steward, wounded the captain, and injured others during a voyage from Boston to Brisbane. After a four day mutiny on deck, the crew surrendered, the mutineers fled, and were later released by Brisbane authorities for lack of evidence. The ship later headed to New York with a new crew.
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Norwegian Lutherans Confer at Church of Our Savior
A conference of Norwegian Lutherans is in session at the Church of Our Savior with over two hundred ministers and delegates from across the United States. The movement seeks to reconcile long standing differences on redemption absolution and justification among four synods. The meeting, aimed at forming one united synod, follows four prior conferences and is expected to last ten days.
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Planned National Roman Catholic University Moves Forward
In New York on January 30 bishops and clergy gathered after consecration of the Paulist Church to discuss founding a national Roman Catholic University. Mrs Mary G Caldwell has donated a large sum and a committee will visit Washington to review seven proposed sites. No site chosen yet. fundraising methods debated.
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Prosecution Puzzled in Polyga mist Case
Salt Lake City January 30 Royal Barney Young stepson of the late Prophet was arrested for polygamy. His first and third wives testified before the United States Commissioner. They said they agreed not to live together as husband and wife until the constitutionality of anti polygamy laws was resolved. Prosecution aims to prove they maintained marriage relations.
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