Chariton Iowa News Roundup for March 7 1877
The Southern claims commission to be extended two more years by Congress. Wheeler praised as Hawkeye-Hurrah. Postal cars sixty feet long to replace shorter tranks lines. Louisiana Returning Board members freed by House order. Council Bluffs Nonpurnel backs a State owned railway to the Mississippi. Soldiers bounty bill postponed and defeated. Specie resumption bill postponed to December first. Senate vote 27 to 22.
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Southern Claims Commission
Congress
Council Bluffs
Nonpurnel
Mississippi River
Senate
Lamar
Dougl
Morrison
Page
Lover
Tield, Knotts
Hara
Nts
Ibhlaemon
Aespectoral Commission
Sherman
Iegu Ves
Logan
Taso
Wheeler
Pile
Swayne
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Five Entomologists Commission To Study Grasshopper Ravages
The late Congress created a five member commission of entomologists to investigate the grasshopper and report the best methods to guard against its ravages in the future. An appropriation of $25,000 was provided for this purpose.
Army and river and harbor appropriations fail
All general appropriation bills passed into laws except the army support and river and harbor measures. The army appropriation’s failure is believed to trigger an extra congressional session around early May.
Rebellious greenbackers and Senator Cate mocked
The squib notes Western greenbackers pushing for inflation through a new rebellion. It also quotes Milwaukee Sentinel on Congressman Cate of Wisconsin, accusing him of filibuster failure and labeling his talk as a barber’s habit.
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Pridune
Afton Independent American
Washington
Cate
Wisconsin
The
Milwaukee Sentinel
Judge McDill Declines Governor Nomination
Judge McDill of Afton declines to use his name for Governor and refuses re nomination for Congress. He wishes to devote time to business and age related competence. The passage implies limited money in holding Congress or Governor posts.
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McDill
Afton
Congress
Gold and Silver Close In on Par Value
Gold silver and greenbacks approach parity with March near. Premium on gold is small and fluctuations minimal, making gold brokers and Wall Street speculators find activity unprofitable. The aim now is to close the Gold Room and some papers report it rented for other uses.
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Wall Street
Hayes Praised For Public Service In Presidential Era
For eighteen years R. B. Hayes has served in public life as Governor of Ohio, a 28 member of Congress, and a General. Throughout the months of a heated Presidential contest he remains honest, frank, genial, self possessed and unstained, earning praise from Democratic papers and Republicans alike for the new President.
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R. B. Hayes
Ohio
Congress
Hayes
Washington
Sherman
Eleat
Capitol
Grant
Senate
Isi
Guan
Thos. S. Young
Electoral” Commission
Turkey
Servin
Chicago
Packard
Nichols
Louisiana
Theta FA
Chavadi
New York
Campaign funds of 19th century parties revealed
The piece states that the Republican campaign fund reached about 160000 while the Democratic fund totaled around 800000 with 400000 from Mr Tilden. It claims Mr Field’s committee held bank accounts for both national committees and suggests no loud publicity due to Tilden’s substantial personal contribution.
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Field
Tilden
Wuere
Mr. Field
Democracy
Grant retires from presidency after sixteen years in public life
The Inter Ocean lauds General Grant as he leaves office after eight challenging years. It notes a dramatic debt reduction and taxes lowered while praising his handling of war-time and postwar issues. The piece emphasizes restoration of national strength and peaceful stature among nations.
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Grant
Inter-Ocean
Great Britain
Spain
Wheeler and Another Inducted as U S Vice President
The text notes the induction of M A Wheeler and another individual as Vice President of the United States on Monday March 5 1977. The source confirms their sworn entry into office on that date.
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United States
President Waves Inaugural Address Calls for Local Self Government
The speech outlines guiding motives for a new presidential term, emphasizing pacification, civil rights protection, and honest local self-government in the South. It discusses race relations, the need for stable government, and a civil policy to erase the color line, plus a proposed six-year presidential term with no re-election.
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Ahamendous
Jose
Resumption of specie payments and national unity speech
The speaker argues for early resumption of specie payments and a return to a coin basis for currency. He calls for congressional action, stresses public sentiment favoring stability, and urges citizens to unite for prosperity, justice, and lasting peace under law. He emphasizes the electoral vote dispute settled by tribunal and the nation’s example to the world.
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Raturn
Gaye
Railroads as carriers for hire affirmed under Iowa law
The Iowa Supreme Court affirms that railroad companies are carriers for hire and subject to state rate regulation. It explains that without legislative control courts may judge reasonableness, but when the legislature sets maximum charges, it binds the carriers. A system of rate classification allows flexibility for different lines, and the court leaves whether this is best to legislative judgment. The Chief Justice delivered the opinion.
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Chicago,Burlington and Anbout O
Quincy Railroad Company
Fener
Jorney
Iowa
Low Circuit
Munn & Scott
People of
Vermont
Springer
Virginia
West
Wisconsin
Ferry
Alligon
Daniah «Downes
Senate
Orlock
Orwelve Dentry
Terry
Allison
Meerry
Hayes
U.S. Supreme Court
Congress
D& Q
State of Iowa
John IL. Miller
Bedford
Wales
Hayes Seen Rising as Tilden Loses Ground in Nationwide View
Editorial text from the New York Herald notes growing public support for Rutherford B. Hayes amid post election reflections. It praises Hayes's calm leadership, predicts a shift away from the Republican foe, and envisions a new union party in the South while detailing broader political dynamics and reactions in the press.
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