Conkling Loses Senate Backing As Democrats Rally Behind Hayes
Washington dispatch reports that Democrats in the Senate will support President Hayes nominations in future votes unless public interests require rejection. The editor notes Conkling loses Democratic sustenance, cites hostility to carpetbagging, and pledges party unity against Northern South distrust, with Hayes backed.
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Washineton
Washington Post
Conkling
Senate
Hayes
New York
South
Mr. Hayes
Mr. Conkling
Edmunds Blaine
Bill Chandler
House
Minister Foster and Diaz recognition delay debated in Washington
Special dispatches summarize Foster's correspondence with the State Department on Diaz recognition in Mexico. It cites U.S. aims for a just and friendly policy while insisting Diaz’s election be approved by Mexicans and his government stable and compliant with treaties.
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Washington
Foster
State Department
Diaz
United States
Mexico
Trevino
Rio Grande
Ord
Vallarta
McCrary
Sherman
Africa
Greenback Remonetization Party Seeks Shape in Congress
The Executive Committee of the Greenback and Silver Remonetization party, led by Senator Jones of Nevada Burchard of Missouri and Phillips of Kansas, has been active during recess sending out documents. They foresee a definite form after Congress reconvenes. The House Military Committee Sub-Committee will meet January 8 to hear Lieutenants Shafter and Bullis, en route from Texas. Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee favoring action.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washieron
Greenback and Silver
Jones
Nevada
Burchard
Missouri
Phillips
Kansas
Congress
House Military Committee
Shafter
Bullis
Texas
House Committee of Foreign Affairs
Congress Takes Up Mexican Question and Electoral Vote Revision
The Mexican question is discussed in Congress as the Cabinet declines to act until a full inquiry. The House committee on Electoral vote counting plans its first meeting January 10. Suzanistan of the Appropriations subcommittee will confer with the Secretary of State Monday on the diplomatic and consular bill regarding reducing consulates and minor missions.
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Congress
Diaz
House Committee
Su Zistan
fub-Committee
Upo
Conkling Calls Evarts Interview Excellent
Senator Conkling returning from Washington comments on Evarts interview. He says it is excellent and pleased to see the administration's position clearly defined. He declines to discuss further but repeats the praise.
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Conkling
Social Dispatch
Cincinnati
Washmetor
Senator Conkling
Evarts
Widow Oliver Drops Suit Against Simon Cameron for $1000
Washington December 28 report says a year ago widow Oliver sued Hon. Simon Cameron for breach of marriage promise. New details indicate the case was waived in January or February last year in exchange for a $1000 payment.
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Simon
Washington
Oliver
Simon Cameron
Sateen
Evening Star
Wees
Argument Against the Lincoln Territory Establishment
A House Territories sub-committee heard Delegate Corlett of Wyoming oppose the bill to establish the Lincoln Territory. He argued the Black Hills population is not permanent and questioned the region’s suitability and boundaries for a new territory.
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Washinerton
House Committee On Territories
Corlett
Wyoming
Lincoln
Black Hills
Treasury Disbursements Reach Over Fifty Three Million
Washington dec 28 since the army bill passage the United States Treasury has paid out over thirty million in currency to officers and men as compensation and now pays out more than twenty three million in gold for interest on the public debt due January first making in all over fifty three million disbursed in six weeks with details of the sums and timing.
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Washmnerton
Davis
Philadelphia Mint
Jefferson
Madison
United States
Treasury
Washington
United States Treasury
Cabinet Session Deliberations Open but No New Action
Washington December 28 The Cabinet session yielded no new affairs or results with little concrete movement. Diaz’s status remains unsettled and Nez Perce relocation requests to the U S government await further advice before final action.
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Yeaterday
Washington
Diaz
United States
Land Office Discontinued Amid Presidential Order
A brief item notes the land office is discontinued by presidential directive issued December 26. The president orders the transition to other channels, indicating no remaining offices under the old setup and that duties will shift to Iowa based offices where applicable. The report emphasizes continued administration of land matters despite the closure.
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Iowa
Improper talk cited in Hampden court-room exchange
Special Dispatch from Chicago Tribune reports a terse exchange at a Hampden court session where a witness objected to discussing a matter menacing to personal propriety. The dialogue centered on limits of questioning and the witness’s discomfort over remarks.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Terrific mine explosion at Stanton Shaft in Wilkes-Barre
A Wilkes-Barre special reports a noon explosion of fire damp at the Stanton Shaft killing and injuring seven men, several fatally. The party of mine bosses and superintendents were entering a chamber when gas ignited from a lamp. Notable names include John T. Griffith, Lewis S. Jones, and Richard Roderick.
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Philadelphia
Wilkesbarre
Stanton
John T. Griffith
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Lewis S. Jones
Empire
Richard Roderick
John Frederick
Newtown
Patrick Kerrigan
Peter Stump
Moira
Wyoming Valley
Real Estate Savings Bank suspends business in St Louis
In a Dec 28 stockholders meeting the Real Estate Savings Bank of St Louis voted to suspend operations due to heavy upcoming obligations. Assets about 492 876 with liabilities near 122 000. Bank holds real estate worth 250 000 that cannot be disposed of quickly. depositors remain calm as time allows handling of real estate.
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St. Louis
Real Estate Savings Bank
Ginothie Ieee
Anna Sence
Death of Gen George W McCook in New York
Gen George W McCook of Ohio died this afternoon after a Christmas Day paralytic illness at the home of his brother Gen Anson G McCook in New York City.
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George W. McCook
New York
Geo. W. McCook
Ohio
Pamilysia
Anson G. McCook
Turkey seeks peace as Britain opens talks with Czar
London dispatch reports the Sultan asking Britain to approach the Czar for peace talks and Britain consenting. The Post notes England tests Russia’s willingness to negotiate while terms await later. Paris updates discuss French politics, prosecutions, and the Limoges affair with Gen Bressoilles’ orders and Maj Labordere’s resignation.
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London
The
Advertiser
Bismarck Plans Approved For New German Policy
Bren, Dec. 28. The Emperor appears to have approved Bismarck's proposals on a new commercial and financial policy. Pending satisfactory arrangements, indirect taxation and tariff may rise and Prussian Finance and Railway departments could come under imperial control. This would strengthen the German Government's financial supremacy and widen the Chancellor's authority, likely facing opposition from minor governments. National Liberal leaders may be urged to join the German and Prussian cabinets to build popular backing.
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Bismarck
Bren
National Liberal Party
Pope consistory names Cardinals and bishops
The Pope held a Vatican consistory as Monseignor Moretti and Belligrina were named Cardinals and several Bishops were appointed. He thanked the Cardinals for their concern for his health and urged prayers for the Church while his own condition remained a concern. Snow delays Russian movements with deep drifts suspending operations at Rustchuk. Two soldiers and horses perished as transport to bridges on the Danube areas faltered due to lack of sledges.
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Rome
Vatican
Monseignor Moretti
Belligrina
Lennon
Rustchuk Army
Danube
Sistove
Petroshan
Russian Army Faces Winter Hardships and Strategic Moves
Dispatches describe shortages in the Cavalry quarters as winter bites and food supplies fail. Russian bridges over the Danube are expected to be destroyed to halt Allied advances, while Cossack regiments prepare to move to Romania for provender and winter operations threaten to halt field action. In Malta Gen Grant arrives aboard Vandalia with planned state landing and luncheon with royalty. Germany plans navy budget hikes and cabinet changes tilt Liberal, while Russia orders over 250,000 re-enforcements and 200,000 Berlin rifles for Baltic forces.
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Roumania
Danube
BuchaRest
Baltic
Russia
Berlin
Roumanian Prince Charles Returns to Bucharest Amid War News
Special dispatches from Sofia report Turkish battalions at Piret as Prince Charles of Roumania plans to join forces against Widdin. Rumors say the wounded Seremoiag may be interned in Moscow. The Porte’s circular and Layard's instructions touch on peace terms.
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Prince Charles
Roumania
Bucharest
Sofia
Piret
Prince Charles of
Widdin
Gried Seremoiag
Tears
Moscow
Amneana
Layard
Porte
Gambetta in Rome and European political shifts
A Rome dispatch reports Gambetta’s informal Rome conference with the new Italian Ministry on Vatican pay and Eastern policy. The present ministerial setup is viewed as temporary, with rumors of Parliament dissolution. Paris notes Don Carlos ordered out of France amid discontent from ex-Queen Isabella over royal marriage. Englishman Mr. Bishop, arrested in Berlin on treason suspicions, allegedly shared German military drills with a French clerk. Six hundred textile workers in England submit to wage cuts. South Wales colliers accept a temporary 5 9 cent reduction. Final arrangements for French cabinet posts hint at improved Franco-German ties with Westineon as Foreign Minister and Marquis de Saint Vallier named to the French Embassy in Lin, aiming at better relations.
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Mr. Conkling
Ben. Butler
Butler
Conkling
Republican Party
New York
Schurz
J. Evarts
Gen. Bressolles
Journal Des Debats
Major la Bordere
Limoges
MacMahon
Paris
Bressollés
Figaro
Moniteur
Bresselles
Labordere
Borel
Maj
Panit
Temps
McMahon
Waddington
France
M. Waddington
Mediterranean
Turkey
Gambetta
Rome
Italy
Vatican
Don Carlos
Isabella
Alphonso
Bishop
Berlin
Eenid
England
South Wales
Ren
Westineion
Marquis de Saint Vallier
Lin
Viepont
Gontaut Biron
Ewing Stock Up In Lancaster After Arrival Of Men
General Ewing expected to return to Lancaster tonight or tomorrow morning as a squad of his men arrives. Reports say Ewing stock is rising with a larger first ballot following and friends pledging to stay with him to the bitter end. Governor Young returns to the city and Dr. Harry Walter comes from Cincinnati to back Pendleton in a conference push.
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Columbus
Ewing
Lancaster
United States
Pendleton
Governor Young
Harry Walter
Cincinnati
Sen
Harris
Jackson
Terrible accident claims three young lives in Iowa
News from Morgan Township Crawford County Iowa reports a Christmas Day house fire that killed three children aged one two and a half and four years old. Carl Moas and wife locked the children inside while they husked corn and arrived to find the building engulfed in flames. The mother attempted to enter the blaze but was restrained. daylight revealed the tragedy after neighbors alerted them.
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Morgan Township
Crawford County
Iowa
Carl Moas
Untitled OCR fragment hints at bank suspensions and legal actions
A receiver is noted for Jersey City Savings Bank, Vanderbilt case adjourned to February 26, Rockland County National Bank suspended, Papal Nuncio reception in Mexico planned, and mentions of habeas corpus writs and federal figures amid a jumble of names and places.
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Vanderbilt
Mexico
Silver agitation reshapes bank lending in Chicago
New York reports show U S Trust and American Exchange Bank denying loans of 1 million on gold basis amid silver policy fears. Banks convert assets to gold, reject currency loans, and sell government bonds while Wright dicey Beech er contract claims spark publishing house intrigue. Ellis hosts banquet for Stanley Matthews at Union League Club with judges and notable guests, centering on silver discussions.
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New York
United States Trust Company
Chicago
American Exchange Bank
National Bank of Commerce
London
Wright
Beecher
Christ
Fullerton
J. B. Ford & Co
Broadway
Tilton
Moulton
Plymouth
John W. Ellis
Union League Club
Stanley Matthews
Nash Davis
David A. Wells
Issac Sherman
Silver
Greasers and Indians at San Elizario riot
Correspondence at military HQ describes surrender and shooting incidents amid rioting. Rioters were to pack up and move across the river. organized group estimated at 350 with 150 thieves. Mexican authorities posted notices to deter participation. Nez Perces camps report two arrivals and a white scout. Sitting Bull may be moving toward Rock Creek with Indians fearing capture.
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Oe Dee
Troo
Howard
McBride
Big Horn Post
Montana
Sittinee
Sitting Bull
Fort Buford
Rock Creek
Stage Robbed and Two Killed in Western Texas Action
Dec 28 report from Lrrrte Rock Arx details Texas and California Stage Company treasurer receiving telegrams from Dan Stevens. Western Texas sees violent attacks by Indians who trap a coach in a canyon, kill the driver Gabe Valdez and the division superintendent, and cut the horses. Troops reportedly needed as lines collapse and civilians fear ongoing massacres.
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Lrrrte Rock
Arx
Texas & California Stage Company
Dan. C. Stevens
Texas
Gabe Valdez
Chandler's Letter Denies States Motives Involving Judge Lawrence
Chicago dispatches report W C G Chandler accused the Louisiana Commission of patronage while Judge C B Lawrence of this city denies the claims. Lawrence says he presented the case to the Attorney General and Secretary Sherman after returning from New Orleans. the matter rests with local officials and government counsel. He disputes the implication of rewarded prosecutions and cites decisions in St Louis under Grant era.
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Chicago
Washington
W. C G. Chandler
Louisiana Commission
C. B. Lawrence
Jake Rehm
Lawrence
Sherman
New Orleans
Rebm
Court J
St. Louis
Hamlin Hale & Co Bankruptcy Case Dismissed
Judge Swift in Matte States Court today dismissed the bankruptcy petition of Hamlin Hale & Co. The firm sought protection while Hamlin and the April filing aimed to shield their partnership. The court sustained the action and criticized the attempt to use bankruptcy as a weapon in internal disputes.
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Chicago
Swift
Hamlin, Hale & Co
Hamlin
Tilien
Untitled Local Report From Wilkes Barre Area
An unclear late December dispatch from Wilkes Barre area reports a transport incident and a legal matter involving a named individual. Details are fragmented but indicate a pursuit or injury context with possible charges or damages discussed.
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Mint
Lincoln Territory
Associated Press
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Gaillac
Department of Tarn
Rochebault
Dufaure
Cornell
Electoral Inquiry Commission
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Malta
la Vallstta
Gann
Palermo
RE — Wiliams
Duke of Edinburgh
Duke
Duchess of Edinburgh
Benin
Federal Council
Loxpon
Herr von Benda
Bennigsen
Forderbeck
Cincinnati Gasette
Telegraph
Jersey Cil Savings Bank
Rockland County
N. Y
Wiington
Toronto
Charles E. Williams
Ities of
At Washi
Winday
Hertzberger
A. G. Grant, Jr
Thomas I
Union Pacific Railroad
Norma
Highef Carden
Greasers
San Elizario
Chandler
Wilkesparnk
Mick Ie
Cally
Damane
Tush Aren
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