06 Feb 1880
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1880
Page
1
The Harrisburg convention showcased Cameron strength and broad opposition to Grant with Blaine factions driving the push against third term plans. Observers fear Cameron may tilt toward Sherman if Chicago ascends, while Blaine allies call the result a barren victory and question Grant’s national viability.
Washington reports reveal ongoing committee power moves to extend control of appropriations within the Treasury. Debates focus on Mississippi Levees expansion and the risk of logrolling to broaden oversight across Commerce Agriculture and Public Buildings. The discussion warns of rapid, expansive internal improvement programs unchecked by current limits.
A fragment argues that lawmakers from all sections can press in ways that deplete the Treasury, with the House ready to act but the Senate unreliable as a check on such raids.
Special Dispatch reports a government reply to claims that Secretary of the Interior withheld White River Utes supplies. The aide notes the Utes destroyed annual shipments, 1700 cattle killed or driven away, and that Los Pinos Agency’s stock is barely enough. Snow blocks transport. debate centers on feeding hostiles versus ally Indians.
WAsifiNoTow February 5 a district attorney candidate from Indiana receives high praise from backers who know him well His Justice Department record is cited as outstanding and his confirmation is seen as assured by supporters and insiders.
Albert Hansek, a 48-year-old single German farm laborer, was found frozen to death near Blanchester. He reportedly rode a big Gronk last evening toward home, became overburdened, fell by the roadside, and froze to death before rescue could reach him.
The procession of the Knights of Momus featured the theme The fair women of history with portraits from the past. A grand tableaux closed the event amid applause as the route parade concluded with a final scene.
Columbus dispatch details the Ohio legislature debates on Cincinnati improvements including Glenway avenue, the Worthington levy limits, and opposition to local taxation. It covers the Kirby police bill, Fire Department reform, apportionment, cooperative insurance concerns, and a codified statutes copyright opinion. It notes votes, amendments, and the political framing surrounding these measures and school certificates granted.
The Franklin County Soldiers and Sailors' Association met in Columbus to oppose Congress approving the pension bill urged by Commissioner J A Bentley. More than 200 members signed the remonstrance.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Blaine allies claim they were sold out at Harrisburg to block an indorsement of Grant. Congressman Bingham allegedly posed as Blaine’s spokesman, provoking a contested convention. Blaine insisted he favored a fight and believed his backers could win, while Cameron was favored by many delegates.
CosHocton Ohio February 5 last night ended the long life of Jonah Thompkins a Roscoe resident and Coshtown County pioneer aged eighty Hartrorp judge H Hanzington of the United States Court of Claims died LouIsville JoeDee Henry M Bullitt died today aged sixty three Adolph E F Borie ex Secretary of the Navy died Philadelphia February Borie had been ill for a long time and his demise is attributed to a general breakdown of his system He died at 3 40 this morning
The Queen opened Parliament in London amid a cordial crowd as Lord Cairns read the throne speech. It praises European peace, outlines Ireland relief measures, Afghan and Turkish affairs, and calls for bills on land, lunacy, conveyancing, and public finance. Opposition notes impending Irish distress and Afghan concerns.
Paris February headlines recount the Circular Railroad crash at Clichy. Eleven dead, sixty wounded with some expected to die. The engineer died after giving his account of the collision caused by express speed and weak fog signals. Notables killed include Count de Puyferrat. Maret of Place Vendome among the injured. Other notes cover Ireland relief praise for the New York Herald and Cuban earthquake shocks.
Paris reports 5,662,000 francs weekly gain at the Bank of France. A separate note mentions a 60,000,000 piastre loan offer to Spain backed by Cuban revenues. In Columbia South Carolina a cabin fire killed nine, including six children, as neighbors and rescuers tried to save occupants.
Fragmentary OCR notes show ABORN INSTITUTE at 215 West Fourth Street with unclear trailing text. No further readable details available to identify event or context.
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