First Gun for Chicago in Grant Blaine Convention Fight
Harrisburg dispatch reports a fierce factional clash at the Republican State Convention as Blaine backers surprise with strength, Cameron hints at Blaine support if Grant falters, and Philadelphia delegates prompt a unit vote plan amid warnings of party division.
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Grant
Don
Cameron
Cincinnati Gazette
Harrisworn
Philadelphia
Alleghany
Cessna
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Wolf
Union
Grant Party
Wolfe
Maine
Cincinnati Gasette
Col. McClure
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Times
Harrisburg
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Pennsylvania
Eave Aprenay
Harnisargo
Republican State Convention
Frustrated by State Rights Efforts in Congress
Fragmented phrase criticizes Democratic attempts to erode congressional pro remaining protections while praising Republican resistance to state rights. No clear event or entities emerge from the garbled text.
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Congress
Rumor of Tilden Marriage to Pennsylvania Lady
Scranton reports Samuel J. Tilden may wed Miss Fanny Ranck of Lewisburg this week in a quiet Lewisburg ceremony. The New York Times notes social chatter over the romance with relatives consulted. Tilden denies knowledge of any such marriage, calling the rumor unfounded.
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Fanny Ratck
Lewisburg
Chicago Tribune
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the Times
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IM. GO. Ranck
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Philiadelphia
Mr. Tilden
Miss Rauch
Prices Fetch High Sums at W M Hunt Paintings Sale
The first day of the W M Hunt oil paintings and charcoal sketches sale in Boston realized over 84000 dollars with 50 works sold. The Niagara Falls painting led at 2600 dollars while several pieces exceeded 1000 dollars. Buyers included many institutions under new names, and almost all works sold without reserve except Lange Niagara which was withdrawn after a 10000 dollar starting bid.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Boston
Mass
Wm. M. Hunt
American Falls
Niagara
Cincinnati
New York
Sale of Atlantic & Great Western Railway Confirmed
Akron dispatch reports Court of Common Pleas Judge Sage Tindale confirmed the sale of the Atlantic and Great Western Railway. Objections by the United States Rolling Stock Co and Schultze were addressed, with the court noting Ohio appraisement law as directory. Reorganization and reequipment to follow promptly.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Akron
Atlantic & Great Western Railway
Court of Common Pleas
Sage Tindale
United States
Pullman President Denies Pullman Wagner Amalgamation Rumors
George M. Pullman, president of the Palace Car Company, rejects reports of a future merger between Pullman and Wagner sleeping cars. He states there is no plan to combine with Vanderbilt or other parties to form a larger sleeping car system.
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Chicago
George M. Pullman
The
Palace Car Company
Pullman
Wagner
Ovo Plains
Tomas Sire
From Chidsgo to the Atlantic and Beyond
Fragmentary text traces a route from Chidsgo toward the Atlantic and between east and west regions. It hints at a network or passage extending from inland areas to coastal fronts, with unclear endpoints and officials. The passage remains opaque and lacks concrete facts.
Warner's silver bill dies in Senate finance committee
Special Dispatch from Washington reports Bayard securing an adverse committee vote ending Warner's silver bill. Voorhees and Beck remain as mourners, with Beck signaling remarks at its final burial. The piece notes McLane's inter State commerce substitutes and a sub committee to draft a revised bill for the panel.
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Cincinnati Galette
Washington
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Voorhees
Finance Committee
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Tincell
Cincinnati Gazette
Reagan
McLean
Committee On Commerce
Mahone Defection Roils Virginia Democratic Ranks in 1880s
A Cincinnati Gazette dispatch reports Gen Mahone and his followers may form a neutral electoral slate in Virginia, sparking Democratic splits. The Richmond Dispatch notes Readjusters renounce the National Democratic party and hints at possible alliances with Conservatives or Bourbon factions as the nomination approaches.
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Secial
Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Mahone
Virginia
Mallone
Political maneuvering splits the House rules on appropriations
The article reports battles over the origin of appropriation bills with Democrats defending the rule to keep power in the Appropriation Committee. A rule change was defeated by rallying support for Agriculture Committee control. Other items cover Marshals bill debates, interstate commerce proposals, New York appraiser controversy, and a proposed bond sinking fund plan.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washinatox
Committee On
House Committees
Agricultural Committee
Committee On Agriculture
Washington
Wallace
New York St
John J. Davenport
United States
Hoar
Blair
Lottery Letter Case Advances in District Supreme Court
Washington February 3. The Postmaster General's answer was filed in the lottery case, contesting the bill by arguing the order issued by Gen. Key in his postmaster capacity, lack of impediment to suit, and insufficient privity of contract between parties. Judge Freeman deems the demurrer well taken. issue will be joined and a quick hearing set.
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Washington
District Supreme Court
Lottery Company
Gen. Key
New Orleans
United States
A. A. Freeman
D.M. Key
Freeman
Worcester Club Elected to National League Membership
The National League secretary states Worcester Base Ball Club has been elected to membership. The league votes that eight clubs suffice and a larger membership would hinder a well arranged schedule.
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Washington
National League
Worcester
Nominations and fiscal actions from the federal government
Wilber A. Goodspeed of Ohio is named for the United States Marshel for the Northern District. The Treasury plans to purchase 11 million dollars in bonds for the sinking fund with bids opened on the eleventh inst. A House committee favors a bill to fund 60 thousand dollars for a public building at Osville with 20 thousand the first year. The President nominates George Walker Consul General Paris James Q Howard Appraiser New York Robert M Wu US Marshal for South Carolina and William Horsuff Postmaster Port Huron.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
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United States
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John Sherman
Secretary of the Treasury
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Nll
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First General Snow Storm of the Water and Winds
Reports from New York and coastal areas describe a severe early winter storm with high tides and gale winds causing extensive damage at Coney Island and Brighton Beach. Piers, bath houses, and hotel structures were torn up or swept away, with dangerous seas flooding coastal backgrounds and delaying access to Manhattan.
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Reb
Indiana
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Lancaster
N. Y
Salt Talline
Lake Champlain
Ireland Relief Funds and Foregin News Highlights
Reports from Dublin and London detail Irish relief funds, church responses to Parnell charges, and inquests in Parsontown. The British press covers naval tests, Queen Victoria’s security, epidemics in Cuba, and scientific rivalries.
Disaffected After War Drawn Into Revolution
The passage notes that most who were not promoted after the late war with Turkey joined the revolutionists, with only a few exceptions.
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Fragmented Early 20th Century Dispatches
Beaty reports a rural district in Han over com with seasonal labor and a native rate of 0 cwt yearly. London notes no certain stance on Lord’s position and leadership. A Feb 3 demonstration at the mayor’s office sees workers demanding work or bread and threatening to sack bakers.
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Army of Tramps Ravages Indiana Rail Stations
Weetal Dispatch reports a surge of 35 to 40 vagabonds roaming southern Indiana including New Albany. The piece blames train wanderers for robberies and assaults, urges harsher laws, and calls on citizens to organize to defend against nocturnal raids.
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Albany
Fire at Milwaukee County Hospital Kills Two Inmates
Fire swept the Milwaukee County Hospital early this morning destroying the facility and killing two inmates Fred Sharif aged 33 and Christine Nelson aged 90. About sixty inmates were present with thirty rescued and others escaping as flames engulfed the building valued at 25 000 dollars with 5 000 dollars of furniture and no insurance. The fire began near midnight and the cause remains undetermined.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Milwaukee
Fred. Sharif
Christine Nelson
Milwaukee County Hospital
Auwatsa
Christian Nelson
Adjutant General Gibson Receives Elegant Military Outfit
Secal Dispatch notes the new Adjutant General W. H. Gibson was presented with a formal military outfit by local citizens of Tiffin at a National Hall event attended by about 600 guests. Hon J A Norton praised Gov Foster and spoke across political lines while Gibson expressed thanks for the civic gesture. The evening concluded with a reception and ball.
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National Fall
Norton
Foster
Gee
Miners Convention Held in Mansfield Deliberates Coal Matters
The State Miners Convention met at Tremont House Mansfield with full delegations from the Lower and Upper Tuscarawas and Mahoning valleys. A protest meeting occurred at the hotel and reporters were excluded. The session adjourned at 10 pm and reconvenes tomorrow morning without a definite conclusion.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Mansfield
Tremont House
Tuscarawas
Mahoning
Nelson
Ville
Jy Sonvars
Han
Damages for False Imprisonment in Lancaster Case Ends
The case of Maria Casteel against Frank Dennis and his father, filed for 1000 dollars, concluded after four weeks in Lancaster court. Jury deliberations and the verdict details were reported as the suit reached its end.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Lancaster
Maria Casteel
Frank Dennis
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