Anti Chinese Bill Debates and Political Turmoil
The New York Chamber of Commerce opposes the anti-Chinese immunity bill while tax ministers in San Francisco debate its veto. Parkersburg sees a destructive blaze causing $25,000 loss. Boston hosts a Democratic meet with praise for Tilken and Hendricks as national committee HQ opens in Boston. Captain Cook statue unveiled in Sydney before 10,000. Wheat and cotton yields projected high in the U S. England debates Zulu war while California secession fears surface. The Illinois Senate backs an anti-Chinese bill amid public opinion splits. Obas W Angell’s Chicago sentencing shocks society circles.
Senate Debates Pension Bill Arrears and Administrative Reforms
The Senate discussed pension arrears payments and disability dates. Amendments propose districting states, appointing pension surgeons and clerks, and securing fraud prevention. Executives adjourned after honoring the late B Y Douglas and confirming several regional appointments.
Special Committee Appointed to Inquire Into Charges
Republican members spoke in support of Randall's integrity and honesty, and the resolution was unanimously adopted. The conference report on tobacco bill amendments passed 147 to 114. The match tax remains unchanged as before. Springer raised the issue of George F. Seward's contumacy at the China consulate.
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Springer
George F. Seward
China
Pension agent scalpers clash with Bentley over fee cuts
Washington reports Pension Commissioner Bentley reducing agent fees from twenty five to ten dollars and sending circulars telling pensioners to file claims directly. The scalpers have lobbied for three years, fear losing a two million dollar reward, and blame the decision for their protest. Also in Washington McCrary supports the Anti Chinese Bill while Sherman and Thompson show favorable private signals for its approval.
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Movements of Cheyennes on Rosebud Route
Chas Sackett reports about 100 Cheyennes driven from Gap Creek into the bad lands near the Rosebud agency by a January storm. They travel with about 100 stolen horses and cattle while Scattered Spotted Tail camps near Rosebud consolidate under Red Cloud to keep youths disciplined.
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Multiple losses and sales whirl through city and coast
The Atlas Delane company property in Providence was sold at auction for 2300,000 after costing over two million. Frey’s livery stable in New York burned, destroying carriages and 44 horses. A barnegat wreck drowned Captain Sawyer his wife and three seamen. A 600-horse stable fire in New York left many dead. Ex Empress Eugenie witnessed by her son watched war depart for South Africa. Weziah Wright, 75, bank note engraver and treasurer, dies. New York money markets report silver bars and active cash with stocks closing strong.
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Prince Louis Napoleon
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Angell Sentenced to Ten Years in Penitentiary
Chicago February 27 Chas W Angell former secretary of the Puritan Palace Car Company pleaded guilty to two indictments in criminal court. Judge Williams sentenced him to ten years in the penitentiary bowing quietly as the sentence was pronounced.
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Chicago
Chas
Puritan Palace Car Company
Williams
Freeman case: Judge refuses to vacate arrest order
Judge Donahue holds Freeman in default of $300,000 bail for allegedly obtaining $260,000 from Guardian mutual insurance. King Freeman, father of Frederick, resigns as president of Globe Insurance Company.
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Guardian Mutual Insurance Company
King Freeman
Frederick
Globe Insurance Company
San Francisco Republicans Back Chinese Restriction Bill
The Young Men s Central Republican Club in San Francisco endorsed senators and representatives urging the president to sign the Chinese restriction bill. A mass meeting prompted wholesale merchants to close early. In Bodie a shooting killed Taft and fatally wounded Heath and bystander Sullivan.
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Young Men's Central Republican Club
Young Men’s Central Republican Club
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Leader requests wide news from friends nationwide
The Tus Leader asks readers to send in news from all parts of the country and to keep the paper informed about progress and developments. City readers are invited to visit the office and provide any information they possess.
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Texas Bold Stage Robbery
Galveston February 27 A stage robbery halted a carriage near Peg Log station. Two highwaymen forced passengers from the coach and seized valuables in a bold late night crime.
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Galveston
Peg Log Station
Indicted Danville Judges Face Grand Jury Action
Five country court judges are indicted for failing to allow negro jurors, provoking indignation. A Joliet penitentiary transfer is planned for Angels, with political maneuvering cited. President expected to veto the Clinerw bill amid strong pressure and capitol talks.
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Alex, Rivey
United States
Tomy
Capitol
Tobacco Tax Debate Prompts Randall Explanation
In Washington on February 27, Randall offered a personal explanation regarding charges from a September 1876 letter by Special Agent Williams to Maj. W. B. Moore about appropriation warrants tied to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and presented a resolution for action.
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