Adjournment of Congress Ends in Senate Battle Over Sioux Troops
Special dispatch reports the first session of the 44th Congress adjourned at 7:30 PM after heated debates over a troop bill for the Sioux campaign. Democrats clashed with Confederate-leaning members to pass the measure, while Kasson and Tilden's controversy spurred party tensions. The House approved expanding troops by 2,500 men at $1.6 million, leaving major bills like Lawrence's Pacific Railroad, the Silver bill, and the Geneva Award unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Kasson
Cincinnati Gazette
Wasumerow
Senate
House
Northwest
Cox
Page
California
Lowa
Tilden
Mr. Page
Sayler
Lawrence
Pacific Railroad
Geneva
Eaton’s Loud Senate Display Shocks Connecticut Senator
Special dispatch from Wasumotom reports Connecticut Senator Eaton delivering a late night speech on anti sectarian school amendment with a booming voice. He shouted to the point of choking on statistics as colleagues laughed and strained to hear. Observers say he needed personal friends' help to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cincinnati Gazette
Wasumotom
Eaton
Connecticut
Senate
President signs appropriation bills and dies of Rev E P Smith
Washington August 15 The President signed the Legislative Executive and Judicial Appropriation bill and the Indian Appropriation bill completing all regular annual appropriations. Intelligence says Rev E P Smith president of Howard University and former Indian Affairs commissioner died in Accra on the West Coast of Africa in late June. The President will likely attach the reduced district to adjoining districts and has approved acts to increase cavalry forces Hawaiian treaty and telegraphic links with Asia. Senate confirmed Almon M Clapp as Public Printer and H F Tinley as United States Attorney for Ken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
E. P. Smith
Howard University
Indian Affairs
Accrea
Africa
Jas. Fishback
Illinois
Congress
America
Asia
Court of Claims
Senate
Almon M. Clapp
H. F. Tinley
United States
Ken
Local Officials Appoint Arizona Marshal and Minnesota Appraiser
Wilford L. Wilson of St. Paul Minnesota is named Appraiser of Merchandise while W W Standefer serves as United States Marshal for Arizona. The appointment is reported in a terse notice listing these officials under the direction of G C Wharton and the vice chancellor.
Grant on Bristow Wilson and Brintow in Herald interview
The New York Herald prints President Grant’s Washington interview. He says misrepresentations colored official communications with Brintow and Wilson, explains why Bristow stayed or offered to resign, defends his handling of Babcock and Porter, and emphasizes his lifelong rule to act on right, not favoritism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
NEW York Herald
Babcock
Bristow
New York
the Herald
Grant
Washington
Brintow
Wilson
Treasury
White House
Congressional Investigating Committee
Bluford Wilson
Gens. Babcock and Porter
Gen. Porter
Sidife
Washington Heights
Gen. Butterfield
Treasury Department
Casey
Porter
George H. Sharpe
Port of
Mr. Grant
Grant Defends Presidential Prerogative Over Diplomatic Posts
President Grant informs the House that a new appropriation for the Diplomatic and Consular service should not be read as Congressional power to close posts. He argues the executive's prerogatives remain intact while Congress may set spending terms, but cannot mandate the closing of diplomatic offices. He warns against reinterpretation that would infringe executive authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasnixeron
House of Representatives
Senate
Congress
Signea
MODEL REFORMERS. TILDEN AND CREDIT MOBILIER
Special correspondence reports the Union Pacific books show a single cash payment of 25000 to Samuel J. Tilden shortly after the Credit Mobilier dealings. The piece questions whether this sum was legal fees and notes Butler's larger fees, urging Tilden's friends to explain the receipt amid broader investigation into Credit Mobilier contracts and self dealings by Ames and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Samuel J. Tilden
Credit Mobilier
Tilden
Gen
Butler
Union Pacific Road
Oakes Ames
Mr. Tilden
Wilson Committee
Credit _ Mobilier
James Brooke
Neilson
Records Of A Indiana Reformer In Greensburg
Special correspondence outlines John S. Scobey, Indiana elector for Tilden Hendricks and reform, with a reform image marred by legal troubles. It cites judgments, day-book evidence, and a disbarment motion tied to Owens Lane Dyer, plus a disputed tax case, all amid a campaign narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Greenstore, Inc
John S. Scobey
Tilden, Hendricks and
Reform
D. W. Voorhees
Scobey
Common Pleas Court
Edward Grandy
Maryland
Grundy
Circuit Court
Owens
Hamilton
Ohio
Cortes Ewing
Eir
Owens, Lane & Dyer
Cortez Ewing
Vernon
THE INDIAN CAMPAIGN FIGHTS NEAR ROSEBUD AND CROOK
Reports from Ft Buford and surrounding posts detail Gen Terry moving toward Crook with 1600 troops and 225 wagons, seeking to engage Sitting Bull's band near the Rosebud and Big Horn region. Strengths, routes, and logistics are outlined, with updates on Crook's command, Indian movements toward the Missouri, and forthcoming troop reallocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oniaco
Times
Ft. Buford
Bismarck
Terry
Rosebud
Crook
Big Horn Mountains
Sitting Bull
Stinking River
Big Horn
Missouri
Ft. Benton
Sanger
Seventeenth Infantry
the Rosebud
Yellowstone
Fort Buford
Dakota
Sissouri River
Ellow Stone
State v Scobey forgery case cited in Indiana motion
Lane for Owens Lane Dyer Co. notes Scobey’s payment implies acknowledgment of Lane’s claims. The record references Indiana v John B. Scobey for forgery, with a spring term grand jury finding he forged a promissory note. The piece questions his integrity while recounting a political speech condemning public malfeasance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Owens, Lane, Dyer & Co
Scobey
State of
Indiana
John 8. Scobey
Decatur County
Indianapolis
Democratic Hen Club
Slippery Sam McBride Steals $13000 School Fund
Denver Aug 15 Sam McBride clerk and recorder of Pueblo County and treasurer of the school fund and late St Louis convention delegate has absconded with thirteen thousand dollars of the county school fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Con
Sam McBride
Pueblo County
St. Louis
Tilden
Hawley Arrested in New York. Bond Hoard Recovered
Warettown N Y Aug 15 A M Hawley once suspected of robbing P D Bullock Jackson Mich of 50000 worth of bonds notes and currency July 31 was arrested at Clayton New York yesterday and all the property was recovered
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warettown
N. Y
A. M. Hawley
P. D. Bullock
Jackson
Michigan
Clayton
New York
Queen's Speech Proclaims Neutral Stand On Wars And Reform
The royal address at prorogation covers mediation hopes in the Bosnian conflict, ongoing extradition disputes with the United States, celebration of the Prince of Wales's return from India, and Ireland and India remarks. It notes South Africa talks, education reforms, maritime law changes, and cautions on animal welfare bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Unpleasant Affair Strikes English Relief Societies
London reports a sharp clash among English Relief Society officers after Dr Thomas denounced Dr Lazeron as a Turkish spy, paralyzing Christian and other societies. bullion 128000 pounds lies in Bank of England. Belvast sees a Lady Day procession mob clashes with nine hospitalized. Disraeli cabinet changes predicted. Earl of Lonsdale dies. Cavitt fails channel swim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Aid Society
Brelfast
Hos
Bank of England
Belvast
Eprysureu
The
Scotsman
London
Disraeli
John Manners
Stephen Cave
Lord Manners
Charles Adderly
Board of Trade
Crea
William H. Smith
Treasury
Adderly
L. Massey Lopes
Baronet
Smith
Lord Derby
Loxpow
Henry Lowther
Earl of
Lonsdale
House of Peers
Frederick Cavitt
Servian retreat and Montenegrin-Turk clash reported
A Belgrade dispatch claims Turkish forces advanced beyond Barja, with Serbs evacuating the pass without firing. Rumors of Turkish moves and Serb retreats grow louder as authorities promise victory. A separate report says Montenegrins and Turks fought near Kuci, with Turks repulsed and pursued to Podgoritza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Lowpor
Belgrade
Barja
Gurgusovaiz
Delig
Saitschar
Parakin
Alexhatz
Deligradi
Loxpow
Cara
Kuci
Fundina
Podgoritza
Warlike Troubles in the Colombian Republic Intensify
News from Panama dated August 5 reports growing conflict in Colombia as the Conservative Catholic Clerical party rebels against the government. Battles occur in Cartago and Videla with Liberal forces defending government control. Casualties rise as Liberals beat 500 Conservatives near Palmyra and another 500 under Daniel Herrers are defeated at Mount Pacheco, where Herrers dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Panama
Cauca
Cartage
Videla
Palmyra
Daniel Herrers
Mount Pacheco
Herrers
Return of Ex Queen Isabella Seen as Crisis Booster
Aug 15 Mavnip cabinet changes expected soon with a crisis considered serious and likely to affect the proposed loan and Cuban affairs. Ex Queen Isabella’s return is viewed as a baneful influence by most politicians and friends of the restored monarchy fear the country’s direction amid public opinion against her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavnip
Isabella
Kerr Sinks as Speaker Kerr Nears Death Amid Succession Talk
Washington reports describe Speaker Kerr's critical but possibly brief remaining time. Conflicting accounts cite rapid decline with a telegram confirming no change since morning. Democratic sentiment favors Sayler over Cox, while Republicans back Sayler. if chosen today, Sayler would win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kerr
Sayler
Cox
New York City
House
Cincinnati Gazette
Jonpan Aum Springs
Rock Bridge Alum Springs
Destructive Rain Swamps Roads in Straffordsville Elgin
A special dispatch from Straffords ville Elgin County reports a terrific rainstorm Saturday causing immense damage to roads and bridges. A stream overwhelmed the area, sweeping away twelve eee in a three mile stretch and exposing structures to flood's force as officials tally the waterlogged aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Straffordsville
Elgin County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boaneages
Benator Eaton
Capital Notes
Laws
President Grant
U. 5
Model Reformers
Tilden and Credit Mobilier
Pacific Railroad Company
Greensburg
Sherman
MAND
Gen. Sheridan
Sidney, Neb
Chicago
St. Paul
Min
Pioneer Press
Western
Belton
Fort Peck
Sitting Ball
Josephine
Gabhorn
Carcago
Inter-Ocean
Merritt
Fourteenth Infantry
Buffalo Bill
Fifth Cavalry
Wasaixator
Red Cloud Agency
Laramie
St. Paul, Mary
Ratteradge
Black Hills
Phelps
Montana
Frank Fig
Joine
22D
Sam
Prince OF Wales
Royal
Porte
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Servia
Montenegro
Asa
India
Malay Peninsula
Orange Free State
Griqualard
South Africa
House of Commons
Tribunal of Ultimate Appeal
United Kingdom
Privy Council
Intermediate Court of Appeals
Oxford
Cambridge
Providence
Lionpoy
Standard
Milan
Constantinople
Nicsh
Vienna
Hungary
Lompox
England
Daily News
Cattaro
the Times
Tchernayeff
Gurgusovatz
Timok
Moravia
Alexinatz
Paratchin
Daily Telegraph
Affairs IN
South America
Columbian
Liberal Party
Spain
Speaker Kerr
Wasninerox
Rock Alum Springs
Rock Alum Spain
Canada
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!