24 Feb 1881
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1881
Page
1
A garbled report from Washington and Chicago outlines cabinet speculation under Garfield with Sargent McVeigh and Blair links. It notes Lincoln rumors, naval affairs focus, and potential appointments, amid a large fatal house fire in Ohio where a ten-member family perished. losses estimated at £10,000.
New York reports Senator Platt seeks to smooth rifts within the Republican camp as General Garfield plans to use appointments to ease differences. Senator Robertson may receive a foreign mission, while James’s appointment as postmaster general remains speculative and not Platt’s preferred pick for a cabinet role.
Reports from Chattanooga Charlotte Galveston Denver Louisville New York recount a series of fatal shootings and violent crime. Victims include John Taylor Harper Farrington James Gibbona O Connor Robert Henry and James Fellar with arrests and investigations ongoing.
Pittsburgh reports intelligence of a morning blaze in East Liverpool around 8 o clock that burned a family of eight. The fire was discovered by responders and casualties are listed as eight victims. Further details awaited from local authorities.
Milwaukee reports a private dispatch from Senator Carpenter's bedside says his condition is critical and he may die soon. Republicans split over a successor with Angus Cameron C. C. Washburn Horace Rublee E. W. Keyes and Judge C. E. Dyer named by factions. Washington discusses a patent bill seeking stronger protections for innocent purchasers and penalties for vendors seeking royalties.
Washington February 23 An ornate debate over Capt Bad's Tehauntapec ship railway policy stalls in Congress as Eaton in the Senate proposes that U S consent is a prerequisite to any canal project and to participation rules. Senator Windom plans a detailed defense of Eaton's resolution and the broader canal issue.
Denver reels in its stock market history as the Denver stock exchange association completes organization with a full board led by President Den. F. J. Marshall and Vice President H. A. W. Tabor. The group aims to begin active business immediately and asserts a plan oriented toward permanence and vigor.
Washington reports the senate commerce committee continues to examine the river and harbor bill with amendments that enlarge total provisions. Both chambers plan to pass the measure and send it to conference committees, though daily delays harm final passage prospects. The committee cites delayed Army chief engineer data as the reason for perceived omissions and contends the bill’s inconsistencies reflect this gap.
In Washington on February 28 the House bill on patent damages was laid aside with plan to revisit. Senate conferees named on post office and district appropriation bills. The Senate library building bill passed 89 to 18. Earlier, sundry civil actions, apportionment debates, and ethnological grant additions dominated the session with tense exchanges over Confederate papers funding.
Washington reports 2.8 million dollars in treasury receipts from banks for retirements. Chicago notes a Pullman syndicate aiming to control Northern Pacific. Milwaukee reports Senator Carpenter gravely ill. New York details Fernando Wood estate split. Pittsburg nails price raised to 3 dollars. New Orleans cites a 20-foot crevasse on Bayou La Fourche. Lafayette banks slash circulation from 720000 to 180000. Providence divorce case Sprague vs Sprague proceeds. dealer fines for adulterated goods. Washington notes Hancock acceptance for inaugural committee. New York pork market sees scarcity but strong demand, with exports rising. foreign and domestic demand trends explored. Financial market uncertainty centers on funding bills and gold deposits in the treasury.
In Cincinnati on February 23, William Pinkerton of the detective agency reports that to protect valuables carried by Bernhardt, three detectives have been engaged from New York Philadelphia and another city to travel with the company during the remaining tour.
Reports from Lisbon Azores Cork and London detail 36 Azores earthquakes with building collapses and deaths. Ireland reports land league meetings disrupted after arrests. British MPs clash on the Protection Bill with delays and amendments. In Panama a regional revolt proclaims a president. in Venezuela rebel activity and Lima peace talks stalled. In the U S, rail link plans emerge for Kansas City to San Francisco and Indianapolis figure in a longtime resident death.
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