Congress Faces Slow Pace as Key Appropriation Bills Lag
Two months into the session, Congress has reported only a few appropriations like fortifications pensions and military academy with most bills stalled. Delays stem from illness and procedural questions about new rules, with the river and harbor bill and others awaiting committee action and full House consideration.
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Hayt Removal Controversy Persists in Indian Affairs
Secretary Schurz maintains his reason for Hayt dismissal citing withheld information. Commissioners dispute whether their investigation prompted the eviction. House Democrats fret over their missed findings as Gen Hammond nears recovery and prepares to publish testimony. The committee to report on Hayt's successor will likely finish work soon.
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Concession Terms Tie Canal Interests to Local Courts
Special dispatch from Washington reports New Grenada’s minister resident stating that De Lesseps concessions were crafted to prevent any foreign protectorate over canal interests. Arosemena vows Monroe Doctrine support if Europe seeks control. Beauregard, linked to a Louisiana lottery, defends lotteries before the House Post Office Committee amid fraud concerns.
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Parnell to Arrive in Washington for Irish relief event
Washington Feb 1 Parnell is due to arrive around noon and speak in the Hall of Representatives in the evening. He will stay two or three days, attending an Irish relief fundraiser Tuesday night. Irish citizens will meet him at the depot, escort him to Willard's Hotel, and accompany him to the Capitol. The Census Supervisors nominations delay noted, as Democrats demand half the nominees nationwide.
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Presidentship showdown blocks confirmations amid party stand
Supervisors threaten to block Senate action by demanding the President yield the point to avert a GOP confirmation backlash. The confrontation signals potential stalemate as Republicans press for concessions and procedural delay.
The Negro Exodus and Sheriff Lewman on the Stand
Senate Exodus Committee testimony from Indiana Sheriff Lewman portrays his actions aiding colored emigration. Report notes political tensions, labor demand, and incentives to move from North Carolina to Indiana before the census. Heath discusses emigrant goals, with party quarrels and threats shaping local reaction.
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The Ute Investigation and Indian Affairs Testimony
Gov Pitkin of Colorado testified before the House Indian Affairs committee on fires and depredations by Utes in Southern Colorado and on effects of white settlement near the reservation. He advocated granting land in severalty to Eastern Utah Indians and paying for relinquishment of reservation lands. Major Thompson described fires by Utes in Northwestern Colorado last May. The Outstanding Currency. Washington reports January currency totals, including old notes, legal tender, national bank notes and deposits for retirement of circulation.
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Senate Freedman’s Bank probe nears close in Washington
In Washington on February 1 the Senate Select Committee on Freedman’s Bank continues testimony with more witnesses this week. The panel is expected to report that deaths among responsible parties and the bank’s finances leave little relief for depositors, unless the government consummates the proposed Freedman’s Bank bill.
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Monument plan for John Stark victory gains backing
A group led by Col. arithet Shani Safvets Budkein whe and Bancho arrived to seek national recognition from Congress for a $20,000 appropriation to memorialize John Stark's 1777 victory at Bennington Vermont under Gen Baum. Meanwhile bids for Star Mail Service in Ohio Indiana and Southern states east of the Mississippi totaled about 60,000, led by North Carolina 9,600 and Tennessee 9,100.
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Fusionist Secretary of State Surrenders in Avousta
P A Sawyer Fusionist Secretary of State yielded under protest delivering state seal and returns for governor and other offices to Republican Secretary of State. He claimed to hold no further official claim and accepted sheriff take over, ending his pursuit of office.
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Presidential Pointers and Pennsylvania Delegates Clash
Harrisburg dispatch reports Senator Cameron pressing to force Gen. Grant instructions at the State Republican Convention with Blaine as second choice if Grant is withdrawn. Delegates from Dauphin, Allegheny, and Philadelphia lean toward Grant but Cameron holds a solid control core. Mixed sentiment across Philadelphia and western counties signals a tense, pivotal convention.
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Delegates for Conkling First Grant Second in New York
New York on February 1 reports a state convention called for January 25 to choose delegates to the National Republican Convention. Conkling aims to have all delegates favor him first and Grant second if in the field. Arthur appears as a strong possible U.S. Senator candidate. Tamany Hall chief John Kelly may resign to seek party harmony. Democratic hopes center on a united delegation with Hendricks and Potter as a ticket, though Hendricks faces funding objections.
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New York Republicans choose Utica for state convention
The New York Republican State Convention to appoint delegates to Chicago is set for February 25 in Utica. Debate over venue dominated the brief meeting as pro Utica or Albany motions clashed amid proxy votes and claims of political strategy surrounding Conkling and Grant’s Chicago ballot.
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A Bill Against Allowing Teachers to Be Book Agents
In Columbus on February 1 both houses met briefly then adjourned with legislatures largely absent. Senator Pond proposed amending the revised statutes mainly for year books, which could serve as amendments for years. The Bloom bill to avoid continuous annual code editions is unlikely to pass. An upcoming bill would bar public school teachers from serving as agents for book publishers.
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A cordial response how Indiana Republicans are affected in relation to the state ticket
Southern Indiana Republicans favor a 1880 State ticket of practical business men over professional politicians. They believe qualification and integrity will win broad support by appealing to the business community. The idea, urged by Morns McDonald of New Albany, is supported across Indiana regions for the Republican State Convention. Business men for the State offices is urged to yield a strong Indiana patronage.
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Memorial honors Col. Trusler at Indianapolis bar
Indianapolis bar delegates recall Col. Trusler as a citizen and soldier of merit. Gen. Harrison and Gen. Coburn attend, praising his honesty and vigor. The burial party leaves at 9 o clock with pallbearers named as Wilson Merrow, Jar a Greshs Test, John A. Henry, and others.
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Verdict for Plaintiff in Pollitt McGaughey Note Case
In Shelbyville on February 1 the jury found for the plaintiff Pollitt McGaughey note case for 13508.33 plus interest. Foreman James O Parrish announced the verdict and the court answered questions on valuation and duress with Yes and No respectively. The first 1877 trial had a $11,000 verdict but accumulated interest raised the total. McGaughey’s attorney moved for another trial.
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Rail Yard Tragedies Claim Two Lives In Ohio And Pa
A yard worker fatally injured when caught in a frog and struck by cars, after fifteen years with the Wabash Company, dies two hours later leaving a family. In Bailey's Shipyard a seven year old girl drowns after falling into the river. An Associated Press report notes an express train in Custeton Pa killed Henry Grant and George Addis and wounded William Rhodes while crossing the tracks in a carriage.
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Parnell Receives Warm Welcome in Cambridge Mass
Mayor Hall presided over a Saturday night reception as a dispatch from Mt. Washington reported the winter’s severest storm with winds up to 132 miles per hour. Two more smallpox cases appeared in the City of Peking and San Francisco raising fear of spread. The Boston committee managing the Southern exodus urged clothing and money to aid the South and relief funds were expected to total about 700 dollars tonight.
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The Latest Foreign News on Irish Distress and German Armies
The Pall Mall Gazette reports Duchess of Marlborough defending relief funds amid Irish famine concerns. Lord Mayor of Dublin warns England’s lagging contributions risk thousands dying. Funds from Melbourne and Sydney cited. London debates seed grants and potato crop losses.
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Traced Down by the Police Trial of Nihilist Robbers
In St Peterspur a police raid on Sapper street led to gunfire and four arrests. A fifth occupant, Durtschan, shot himself dead. Police found forged stamps and a printing press, and both the Police Superintendent and assistant were wounded but promoted. Opessa court martial tried others for a 1.5 million rouble heist. Three got fifteen years hard labor. a woman received life with hard labor. two were acquitted.
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Preparations for Royal Ceremonies at Westminster
In Loxpon on January 31 preparations for the February 5 State Ceremonial advance. The Queen will Open Parliament with Princess Beatrice attending, and lords and ladies of the court will accompany the royal procession to and from Westminster.
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Severe floods hit Sicily and Calabria. property damage feared
Rome reports heavy rains caused river overflows across Sicily and Calabria. Paris notes the death of Adolphe de Cassagnac’s father. Dispatches claim the Czarina may proceed to St Petersburg. Other items include Rosa Bonheur receiving high orders from Belgian and Spanish kings. Moroccan attacks on Jews. and a British naval warning related to disturbances near Baja California.
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Weather record from mountain summit notes extreme cold
An historical weather note records an 8 degree loss in a mountain location with the thermometer at noon reading 19 degrees above zero and at 9 PM down 27 degrees below zero. The entry lists a 99 mph wind.
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