President Hayes vetoes silver bill over debt and value concerns
President Hayes vetoes House bill 1098 to coin silver dollars as legal tender, arguing it would depreciate legal tender value, breach public faith, and harm contracts and public credit. He calls for dollars of full value and cautions against silver monetization unless parity with gold is preserved.
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San Francisco land claim revival eyed in bill inquiry
Amid hundreds of House bills a proposed private land claim revives San Lillan claim in San Francisco. Crittenden seeks Judiciary inquiry on Union Pacific investments and charter compliance. Other items note pension bills, a silver act vote, and mint preparations for a new silver dollar.
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Senate Passes Silver Bill Over Presidential Veto
Washington February 28. At 4 o'clock the Senate voted on the silver bill despite the President's objections and passed it by a two-thirds majority with 46 yeas and 19 nays.
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Vanderbilt will case moves to amend allegation
New York reports that in the Van derbilt will dispute a motion to amend the contestant Mrs Lebau's claim that the will and codicil were procured by undue influence by Wm A Vanderbilt and others. Reports note California brokers probing trade dollars shipments to New York with mixed profitability.
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The Veto in Chicago Papers
Chicago presses react to the veto override with mixed tone. The Tribune condemns the President as arbitrary and unsympathetic to the country. The Inter Ocean criticizes bondholder sympathy and decries silver demonetization. The Times credits the veto for upholding public credit and signals respect from opponents.
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Public execution of John Wm Daniels in Warrensburg
John Wm Daniels was hanged publicly in Warrensburg for the February 1877 murder of Jesse R. Miller. Thousands witnessed the event as he slept well, declined prayers, and died ten minutes after the trap was sprung. Conviction based on circumstantial evidence.
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California Legislature Deadlock Deepens Over Appropriation Bills
In San Francisco on February 27 the Victorian legislature stalemate continues as the council blocks appropriation bills. They demand separate pay legislation for members while the governor wants the current form. The council memorialized the Queen amid Melbourne unrest. New South Wales faces a ministerial crisis with Sir Henry Parker forming a new ministry.
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Henry Parker
British ship Tornado libelled after cotton cargo fire
The British ship Tornado carrying fifty one bales of cotton was libelled today in New Orleans. The vessel, now in U. S. custody, had taken on water. Divers are removing the cargo while six towboats pump the ship out.
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Former commodore slain by stepson in drunken spree
Indiana report from Fivangville notes Commo dore D Curtis aged about 50 was shot through the heart and killed near Mount Vernon by his 13 year old stepson while Curtis attempted to murder his wife during a drunken spree. The youth pressed a pistol to defend the wife and fired. The incident occurred yesterday.
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Train Crash Near Hillsboro Injures Passengers
An east bound I and St. Louis railroad train struck a broken rail near Hillsboro last night. The sleeper derailed and passengers suffered bruises while the conductor endured painful injuries.
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Burgess Elected Bishop of Quincy Diocese on 44th Ballot
In Quincy Illinois on February 27 Rev Dr Burgess of Springfield Massachusetts was elected bishop of the Quincy diocese on the 44th ballot. His chief competitors were Dr Knight and Dr Whitehead from Pennsylvania. The item notes quips about George Francis Train and a digressive aside on peanuts.
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Territorial shifts and diplomatic notes across Europe
Berlin and Vienna report increases in Serbia and Montenegro borders with Albania terms, Russia and Turkey disputes over Bulgaria, and Austria mediation efforts. London notes Britain and Austria cautious on peace terms, while other dispatches cover naval losses, colonial marriage rights, and Greek Turkish skirmishes.
Telegraphic Ticks
The New York pension bill passed the Senate after discussion. The Milwaukee and St Paul railroad declared an 8 percent dividend on preferred stock payable in April. A Senate bill amending the Revised Statutes publication passed the House. The President may veto the silver bill or seek supplemental legislation. Marshal Tf. Twitchell of Louisiana wounded at Coushatta will be appointed consul to Kingston Canada. The Confederate pension bill debate continued in the House with mixed views. A $25,000 relief distribution for San Francisco destitute is planned. Bertha Vonhillern completed a 1000 mile walk in 28 hours 6 minutes in Pittsburgh.
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