Political talk and Dakota rumors swirl in 19th century notes
Goto closed in New York discusses return to the United States if credited to Ohio for a foreign mission. Colfax aims for Senate seat long held by Morton and Voorhees. Dakota statehood faces Democratic opposition and fears of a Republican sweep. Helena Montana vies to become Department of Dakota military HQ, with Sherman and Sheridan backing move.
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Strime Bult
United States
Ohio
Schuyler Colfax
United States Senate
Oliver P. Morton
Dan Voorhees
Helena
Montana
Department of Dakota
St. Paul
Minn
Sherman
Sheridan
Post Office bids progress on western mail service awards
The contract division advances the bid evaluation for western mail service for the next four years. A special commission found California bids entered blank or with penciled amounts likely to be manipulated. The Postmaster General ordered private bid records kept and secured in his personal possession.
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Post Office Department
Missouri River
Special Commission
California
Peaceful settlement eyed as lines hold in Russia Britain talks
Reports say a peaceful solution is predicted as Russian troops are ordered not to cross the armistice line. Admiral Hornby may seize the Turkish fleet to block surrender to Russia. The silver bill moves to the House amid renewed debate. France fears postponement of its Washington exposition. President Cooper appeals for silver monetization. Bismarck averts Austro Russian clash reducing Anglo Austrian odds. Cardinals Manning and Defalloux fail to unify foreign cardinals for the Conclave. US may attend Baden Baden congress as Russia and England seek participation. The Post Office recovers 5000 dollars in Canadian bills stolen last August en route to Fort Benton. Daughters of the Crown Prince and Prince Frederick Charles wed into the German Empire. a torchlight dance of twelve ministers features Bismarck.
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Russia
England
Admiral Hornby
Senate
Peter Cooper
Bismarck
Austria
Manning
Defalloux
United States of America
Baden-Baden
Greece
Sam
Post Office Department
Fort Benton
Mont
Chicago
Lipman
Nebraska
Harmon
Frederick Charles
William
Belgium
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Prince of Orange
London
Vienna
Gortschakoff
Rusen
Austrian
Berlin
Reichstag
Senate and House action on silver, pensions, and territorial laws
The Senate considered a petition for silver remonetization and repeal of the specie resumption act. It passed a bill on public land settlers under preemption and discussed bills on territorial governance, Indian bonds, and pension reforms. The House sent back the Silver bill with Senate amendments and addressed bills on postal service costs and banking.
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Senate
Washington
Voorhees
Warren County
Ind
Marinee Eee
Chaffee
United States Army
Withers
Pension Committees
Treasury
United States
Dorsey
Committee On Judiciary
Indian Territory
Paddock
Floor to Representatives of Newspapers With Telegraphic DC Link
A brief note records the assembly adjourning after delegating floor access to one representative from each newspaper that maintains daily telegraphic communication with Washington. The adjournment ends the session.
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Washington
Supreme Court rules railroads liable for full cattle transit
Washington February 18. The Supreme Court held that a railroad that contracts to forward cattle is responsible for transportation over the entire route including connecting lines, even when other companies’ tracks are used. The ruling affirms that carriers may be obliged beyond their own lines.
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Washington
Supreme Court
European Crisis and Cardinal Conclave News Summary
A Vienna source reports Bismarck steering Austrian Russia tensions toward reconciliation at the Congress, Britain warned to defend its interests. Rome notes 61 cardinals entering conclave cells as operations begin. Paris says Russia renounces Constantinople occupation at William’s request. Pesth reports Austro Hungary ready to defend interests diplomatically or by force with rapid mobilization plans.
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Rome
Lisbon
Sistine Chapel
di Traelto
St. Marc
Apulizo
McCloskey
di Pietro
Porto
de Lucca
Panebianco
Parocchi
Bologna
Moretti
Ravenna
Pecci
Camerlango
di Canassa
Verona
Pesth
M. Tissen
Francis Joseph
Count Andrassy
Diet
Austro-Hungary
Transylvania
Sacramento Floods and Rail Lines Drenched in Valley Woes
Sacramento river rose to record levels as heavy storms drenched the valley. Levees held against the Ameri can river flood surge near Washington while rail routes suffered washouts and tracks were submerged. A Catholic church in St Helena fell, and flooding spread across Ca lifornia roads with multiple bridges washed away. New York markets showed mixed movements with bonds and rail stocks noted.
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Washington
Sacramento City
Placerville
Fowlsom
Willow Creek
Wheatland
Chico
Anita
Caunaa
Bear River
Central
Western Pacific
St. Helena
Napa County
Appeal Plea for Gen Anderson Still Undetermined
In Baltimore rep masses for the late Pope were held across several Catholic churches. A New York wine bank branch rumor circulated by telegram. Louisiana Republicans urge clemency for Thomas C. Anderson. House Post Roads panel backs a Galveston to Vera Cruz steamship line. Lehigh coal operations resumed with a plan for a pause next week. Funerals honored Pope Pius XII at Santa Maria Magdalene Church in Philadelphia.
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Gen. Anderson
Pope
Baltimore
New York
Wine Bank
Prema
Louisiana
Thomas C. Anderson
House Committee On Post Offices and Post Roads
Galveston
Vera Cruz
Lehigh Coal
Pius TX
Santa Maria Magdalene
Philadelphia
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Gk. Piece & CO
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Dian
A.D. Butler
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O'Neil
Cheyenne
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Messi
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Henry V, Davis
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Childiren
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GEO. Pierce & CO
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Hostoy
Mass
Hmurlbut Bhos
Tal Ddwou Ly
Cn B'La Conlin
W. C. Steele
M.lavoutinference
Attorneys-At-Law
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E. W. Mank
Jytdowitz
Attorney-At-Law
Corlett's Block
16Th Street
Cheyenne, Wyo
P. Jommeon
U. 8
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Jonmon
Potter
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Laramie City
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Evanston
Wyo. Ter
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W.T
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Howman & Gorham
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R. W. Jordan
Meneed
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Meenae
Wyo
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Freund Bros
Winchester
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Oyster Bay
Eddy Street
EK. P. Snow
Liverpool
AU. Lee Imperial Northern In
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Hartford
Ina
Northseers Home Ina
N. Y
Phenix Ina
German American Ins
Pennsylvania Fire Ins
Western Assurance Co
Rhode Island
Springtels
M. Ins. Co
F. M. Ina
Manhattan Ins.Co
N.Y
Fireman's Fund Insurance
American Central Ina. Co
E. P. Snow
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Ferguson
17Th
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Styles
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