Turmoil Across Nations and Domestic Fires Stir Times
Reports describe Tmameoer's troops fraternizing with English forces while the McPherson residence in Woodbridge New Jersey burned, family escaping unharmed. European and US political chatter covers Italian premier, Garfield Blaine tension, and currency reform debates.
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McPherson
Woodbridge
N. J
William
Linnderman
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Chamber of Deputies
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Guy
Garfield
Blaine
House Committee appoints sub to probe Davenport charges
Washington Dec 21 the house judiciary committee named a sub committee to go to New York and investigate charges against United States Commissioner John S Davenport. The report mentions Rep Frye as the republican member and outlines related political maneuvers in the Cameron led Pennsylvania delegation.
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House Judiciary Committee
New York
United States
John S. Davenport
Frye
Pennsylvania
Congress
Cameron
Hartranft
Bayard Taylor
Evarts
Wayne McVeagh
Taylor
McVeagh
Blaine Investigating Committee
South
South Carolina
Louisiana
Teller
Alpheus 8. Williams
Michigan
Williams
Connecticut
Yale College
Yale Law School
Wayne County
Detroit Advertiser
South Mountain
Antietam
Gettysburg
Sherman
Johnson
Detroit
Chicago
Times’ Washington
Gordon Granger
Granger
Fifth United States Infantry
Thomas Blair
Blair
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Scotland
Mrs. Granger
Lieut
War Department
Milton J. Durham
Kentucky
Gen. Sherman
Treasury
City
Wm. J. Brown
Edmunds
Stephen A. Douglas
Mississippi
Court of Claims
House Appropriation Committee
Senate
Washington Special
Secret Service
Treasury Department
Brooks
Benson
Conover
Don Cameron
Sheridan verdict questioned in Louisiana dispossession case
The New York jury accepted testimony suggesting another party held possession of the Killona plantation, with Judge Walace directing that Sheridan could not be deemed to act from military authority. The case centers on dispossession damages claimed by Whalen against the general.
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Sheridan
Whalen
Killona
Louisiana
Wallace
O’leary
Campana
Gilmore’s Garden
O'Leary
New England Society
Sherman
Evarts
Storrs
Van
Disappearance of Four Black Men Triggered by Arrest Near Caledonia
The Picayune reports that Lott Clark and Bill White and three other colored men were seized near Caledonia on the road to Shreveport after a warrant was served by a constable on the steamer Danube. A mob at Brand's plantation reportedly seized them, and no further word has come. they were en route to testify before a U S grand jury regarding election troubles.
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New Orleans
Marshal Bairwell
United States
Y. Ernest Breda
A. P. Breda
Natchitoches
Ernest Breda
Breda
Vale
Zimes
Grand Jury
the Picayune
Lott Clark
Bill White
Caledonia
Shreveport
United States Grand Jury
Calendonia
Jeff Cole
Clark
White
Brand’s Plantation
Newcastle
George Draper
Chicago dispatch cites Cincinnati men on donation issue
A Cincinnati signed dispatch urges rejection of Mrs. Stewart gifts to Joseph P. Seligman and others, with Jewish donors in Cincinnati vowing to cover any losses. Also reports: Judge Marsh sentences grave robber Dr Heyl to one year and a $1000 fine in Zanesville.
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Cincinnati
Joseph P. Seligman
Stewart
Hilton
Zanesville
Marsh
Dr. Heyl
Steubenville
Richards
Harlson
Kearney
Nebraska
Cleveland
Standard Oil Company
Broadway
Forest Streets
Pennsylvania Denies Move to Defeat Camerons Re election
Republican leaders in Pennsylvania and New York deny a World report than a movement exists to defeat Cameron's re election. The dispute centers on party strategy and candidate support ahead of the upcoming election.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Cameron
Indictments for Election Law Violations At Waverly Station
The grand jury of the United States circuit court has indicted R W Arnold Henry Birdson and J B Ellis for violating election laws by ejecting Peter Robinson United States supervisor of elections from the voting precincts at Waverly station Sussex county The grand jury also indicted several parties for frauds at the late elections in Richmond December 21
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Grand Jury
United States Circuit Court
R. W. Arnold
Henry Birdson
J. 8
Ellis
Peter Robinson
United States
Waverly Station
Sussex County
Exhumed bone used to challenge defense in Clark murder trial
In Chicago the trial of Mrs Alvira Clark and Sir Peter for her husband’s murder heard the exhumation of the victim’s breastbone to contradict the defense theory. State attorney Weber opened his speech and the proceedings may span three days. Severe cold and heavy snow caused rail delays and widespread travel disruption during Christmas week.
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Chicago
Alvira Clark
Peter
Weber
Washington Territory strengthens defense amid unrest
In San Francisco Gov Ferry of Washington Territory meets Gen Howard to address alarming eastern troubles. Plans call for two infantry and two cavalry companies to move to Kittitas Valley, establish a post near Ellensburg, and abandon Camp Henry with troops redeployed to the new post.
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San Francisco
Portland
Gov. Ferry
Washington Territory
Howard
Moses
Kittitas Valley
Eltensburg
Camp Henry
Cavalry Moves From Wallalo to Priests Rapids
A Portland dispatch reports one hundred cavalry under Col. Forsyth left Wallalo by steamer for Priests Rapids. It is stated that Chief Moses and several chosen warriors have been captured by Yakima volunteers, raising fears of renewed hostilities among the tribes.
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San Francisco
Portland
Forsyth
Wallalo
Moses
New Hampshire Tramp Law Spark Praises Across State
Manchester reports that the tramp law has proved a great success. A year ago wandering vagrants threatened lives and property, but now life and property are secure. Women and children travel safely, and the so called curse is nearly ended without harming the needy.
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Manchester
New Hampshire
Florida canvass certifies Hull by 13 vote majority
The state canvassing board at Tallahassee completed the tally and awarded Hull the certificate with a 13 vote majority after Brevard county’s returns were excluded. Brevard county officials face US grand jury indictment for fraudulent returns and are jailed in default of $3,000 bail each.
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Jacksonville
Tallahasse
Hull
Brevard County
United States Grand Jury
Boston Unveils Charles Summer Statue in Public Garden
Massachusetts Boston December 23 The statue of Charles Summer authorized by the 1874 Faneuil Hall meeting was unveiled today by Governor Rice in the Public Garden marking a ceremonial dedication and public display.
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Boston
Charles Summer
Faneuil Hall
Gov. Rice
Funeral Arrangements for Representative Williams
The remains of Representative Williams arrived in Detroit today. City offices will close tomorrow as marks of respect are paid. The body lies at the late residence until tomorrow afternoon when funeral services will be conducted.
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Detroit
Williams
Extreme Cold Grips Northwestern Iowa
Sioux City reports the thermome ter twenty five miles west of here records 80 below zero as a broad cold snap blankets the northwestern region.
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Sioux City
Here
Severe winter shuts Missouri river by ice and snow
A Kansas City dispatch reports the past week as the severest in twenty years with two feet of snow. The Missouri river is closed for weeks and the ice is a foot thick, forcing overland transport to be done by sleighs.
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St. Louis
Kansas City Dispatch
Missouri
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