President Hayes Vetos Silver Bill Objection to Coinage
Washington February 28 President Hayes issues a veto message opposing the bill to coin and legalize silver dollars arguing it would devalue the currency breach contracts and harm public faith. He cites market values silver versus gold and asserts dollars must be worth their full value and not undermine debts or public obligations.
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Washington
House
House of Representatives
United States
Congress
Burmmtrony B. Hayes
The
Phillips
Treasury
Sherman
Eywarts
Crapo
B. I. Tosier
U.S. Navy
French Republic
Waddell
Brazil
Cannon
Proposed revival of San Francisco land claim in Congress
A dense congressional summary reports on multiple 1860s actions including a bill for private land claim relief tied to a San Francisco claim, a Union Pacific funds inquiry, tax debates on a sinking fund, a Mexican and Indian wars pension bill, the silver bill pass, and mint preparations for the new silver dollar with a Paris Exposition delegation note. The items involve Crittenden, Beck, Jefferson Davis, Speaker Randall, Secretary Sherman, and Treasury actions.
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Washington
House of Representatives
United States
San Lillan
San Francisco
Crittenden
Judiciary Committee
House
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Union Pacific Railroad
Beck
Yeas
Williams
Alabama
Oregon
Ryan
White
Riddle
Singleton
Jefferson Davis
Davis
Mississippi
North
Randall
Senate Passes Silver Bill Over Presidential Veto
Washington February 28 The Senate voted at 4 o clock on the silver bill despite the President objections and passed it by a two thirds majority yeas 46 nays 19 reflecting a major political move of the period.
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Washington
Senate
Yeas
Van derbilt will case and bullion trade report
In New York the Vanderbilt will contest gains a motion to amend undue influence allegations. California associated press observers visit bullion brokers to gauge trade dollar arrivals with San Francisco links. Laidlaw Colgate Seligman firms report shipments and limited profitability for eastbound trade dollars.
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New York
San Francisco
Laidlaw & Co
Bank of California
Seligman & Co
Colgate & Co
The Veto: Chicago Papers React in Editorials
The Chicago Tribune denounces the veto override as an arbitrary act with no sympathy due to the President. The Inter Ocean argues the President ignored public wants and damaged bondholders while demonizing silver. The Times credits the veto with showing constitutional conviction and strengthening public credit amid partisan strain.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
Congress
Chicago Inter Ocean
Public execution of John Wm. Daniels at Warrensburg
John Wm. Daniels was publicly hanged in Warrensburg for the February 1877 murder of Jesse R. Miller. Thousands witnessed the demise after a firm, unprayerful farewell. The death occurred ten minutes after the trap was sprung. conviction rested on circumstantial evidence.
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Warrensburg
John Wm. Daniels
Jesse R. Miller
Ife
California Legislature Deadlock Sparks Regional Tensions
In San Francisco the Victorian legislature stalemate continues as the council blocks appropriation bills until member pay is separated. The governor demands the current bill. Melbourne unrest follows the crisis with crowds backing the assembly and governor. In New South Wales a ministerial crisis leads Sir Henry Parker to form a new ministry.
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San Francisco
Melborne
New South Wales
Henry Parker
British ship Tornado libelled after fire near New Orleans
The British ship Tornado carrying fifty one bales of cotton was libelled today in New Orleans. The vessel, previously reported burning, is in U. S. marshal custody. Divers work to recover the cargo while six towboats pump her out after taking on water.
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New Orleans
U. S
Sailor killed by stepson near Mount Vernon
Indiana report says Commo dore Curtis a 50 year old former seaman was shot through the heart and killed near Mount Vernon by his 13 year old step-son during a drunken spree as Curtis tried to murder his wife.
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Fivangville
Ind
Commodore D. Curtis
Mount Vernon
Curtis
Train Strike Near Hillsboro Injures Passengers
Eastbound I and St. Louis train derailed after hitting a broken rail near Hillsboro. The sleeper car left the track, passengers suffered bruises, and the conductor endured painful injuries.
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St. Louis
Indianapolis & St. Louis
Hillsboro
Burgess Elected Bishop of Quincy Diocese on 44th Ballot
In Quincy on February 27 Rev Dr Burgess of Springfield Mass was elected bishop of the Quincy diocese on the 44th ballot. His main rivals were Dr Knight and Dr Whitehead from Pennsylvania. The item notes George Francis Train’s remark about living on two peanuts a day and mocks the Chicago Times for questioning the value of that minimal ration.
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Quincy
Burgess
Springfield
Mass
Knight and Whitehead
Pennsylvania
George Francis Train
The
Chicago Times
National Ze tung salutes Bayard Taylor as minister to Germany
The National Zeitung welcomes Bayard Taylor's appointment as U.S. minister to Germany praising it as an honor for both nations and strengthening ties. Hayes earns Germany's thanks per the paper.
Telegraphic Ticks
The New York pension bill passed the Senate after discussion. The Milwaukee and St Paul railroad directors declared an 8 percent dividend on preferred stock payable in April. The House passed a Senate amendment to publish a new edition of the Revised Statutes. President may sign the silver bill with a companion legislative message. Marshal Twitchell of Louisiana wounded at Coushatta will become consul to Kingston Canada. Confederate pension bill debate continues in the House. Keene reports $25,000 to relief efforts for San Francisco destitute. Bertha Vonhillern walked 100 miles in 28 hours in Pittsburgh with fast finishes in the last miles.
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Berlin
National Zeitung
Bayard Taylor
United States
Germany
America
Hayes
Constantinople
Russia
Turkey
Servia
Montenegro
Spizza
Antivaria
Dulcigna
Scutari
London
Vienna
Count Andrassy
Reichsrab
Austria
the Times
St. Petersburg
Agence Tusse
Mussulman
Bulgaria
Bosnia
Europe
England
Black Sea
Brigade of Guards
Sheffield
Woolwich
Salonica
Kavala
Vera
Zeitinburnon
Inman Line
City of
House of Commons
United Kingdom
Rome
Prince Gortschakoff
Sr. Petersburg
New York
Senate
Milwaukee & St. Paul
House
Washington
Tf. Twitchell
Dlouisiana
Coushatta
Kingston
Canada
James KR. Keene
San Francisco
Bertha Vonhillern
Pittsburgh
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McCormack
Ohio
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Missouri
Illinois
Pera
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Greece
Athens
Kukulis
Epirus
M. Bolabaroff
London Standard
Sword
Agence: Russe
House of Lords
Lord Derby
Lord Granville
National Rifle Association
National Rifle Association of
Havana
Central Department
Martinez Campos
Puerto Principe
Trodhce
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