Railroad rate dispute stirs Congress pace in streaming session
Washington handles the Kansas Pacific against Union Pacific in a House Judiciary Committee dispute over freight rate discrimination. Delegations from railroads and grangers push proximity to a bill banning preferential drawbacks. Hitchcock aims to tax railroad lands. debates on patent land grants and tax liens unfold as investigations proceed.
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Union Pacific
Judiciary Committee
House
Grangers
Conpan
Northwest
Mississippi
Wyoming Coal Company
Union Pacific Railroad
Hitchcock
Senate
Missouri River
Ie Ag
Nebraska
Burlington & Missouri
Drummond
United States
Congress
Owl
President nominates Tweed and Harrison for posts in Utah and Maryland
The President sent nominations to the Senate naming Charles A. Tweed as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Utah and Harrison born as Pension Agent in Baltimore. The House and Senate committees discuss civil service staffing and a 1872 tariff reduction totaling 8,652,932 dollars.
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Charles A. Tweed
Supreme Court of Utah
Harrison Born
Baltimore
Committee ON Appropriations
Treasury Department
Commissioner of Customs
Martin
The
Treasury
Ela
Public Service
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Secretary of the Treasury
House
Richmond News Briefs and Local Elections
Fox hunting remains a topic near Richmond with activity noted. Lynde is elected president of the Richmond Plow Works, replacing Porro. Lillian Edgerton spoke at a recent meeting about dress and social conduct. Hand shaking season begins, with social customs observed but not tied to revival. Reverend Dr. Goode has been seriously ill.
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Richmond
Williamabors
Dr. Goode
Rev Wakefield Stricken. Cleric Undergoing Recovery
The Rev Dr Wakefield of St Pauls Church is ill and recovering after several weeks of poor health. He is currently staying in New Orleans for treatment and rest.
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Dr. Wakefield
St. Paul's Pal Church
New Orleans
Grand jury returns indictments in Crccuzviniz court
On February 6 in Crrcuzviniz the grand jury returned indictments for murder in the first degree against Andrew J. Pettay and burglary against Magnus Caskey George Throne and Austin Fisher. Also charged are Andrew Dandridge horse stealing John Kir win Thomas Feeney and Félix Radcliff with assault and battery. Judge John L. Green seeks signatures to transfer Pick away County Court to the Second Subdivision of the Fifth Judicial District. Prosecutor Abernethy lauded for fearless, impartial service.
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George Donely
Emma Boomershine
Sinks
Donely
State
Shrum
Union
Sterling
Illinois
Major O'Connell
Ohio
Walcutt
Columbus
Glander
Alexandria
Preble County
Jim Jerbery
Sigman
Woman’s Christian Association
Cooper Female Seminary
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Andrew J. Pettay
Magnus Caskey
George Throne
Austin Fisher
Andrew Dandridge
John Kirwin
Thomas Feeney
Félix Radcliff
John L. Green
General Assembly
Pickaway County
Fifth Judicial District
Abernethy
Fire destroys Wor den Brothers stove factory contents
Early this morning a fire swept Wor den Brothers' large stove factory, completely destroying its contents. Loss estimated between 3500 and 4000 dollars, origin unknown. In Springfield, V A Farr’s pay and egg packing business burned, with losses over 2000 dollars, partly insured. Charles H Schaeffer’s residence slightly damaged.
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Monroeville
Cincinnati Gazette
Monterville
Svp
Worden Brothers
Sprixerieep
V. A. Farr
Knox Mutual
Mt. Vernon
National
Hartford
Charles H. Schaeffer
Fire Burns gin house in Austin Mississippi area
Memphis reports a gin house owned by Lewis Cheshire in Austin Mississippi burned on Tuesday with 30 bales of cotton. Loss listed at 15 000 dollars and no insurance. In Little Rock Arkansas Harvey Lewis residence also burned this morning with a 25 000 dollar loss, insured for 15 000.
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Memphis
Lewis Cheshire
Austin
Little Rock
Lirrus Rock
Arx
Harvey Lewis
Snow disrupts travel across multiple towns on February 6
Reports from Dayton Springfield Richmond and Lancaster note heavy or continuing snowfall with several inches depth. Omaha reports no travel delays while Delawans temperance group forms a citizens’ association led by Dr Warren pushing closures of thirty two beer saloons.
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Richmann
Delaw
Dunawang
Lancaster
Delawans
Sra
Dr. Warren
Utah News: Rail Line Ogden to Logan and Attor ney Nomination
From Salt Lake City Feb 6 The Utah Northern Railroad plans a line from Ogden to Logan and the first train service is noted. The Chief Justice appoints John McBride as United States Attorney amid concerns over police brutality toward soldiers.
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Utah Northern Railroad
Ogden
Logan
John McBride
United States
Engineers Study Central Ohio to Seaboard Link in Virginia
A U S Senate board of engineers led by General J G Barnard and joined by General Weitzel General Gillmore Colonel Craighill and Lt Turtle with Benjamin H Latrobe of Baltimore spent two days in Richmont Virginia examining a central line from the Ohio River to the seaboard They toured James River and Kanawha Canal with Col Carrington and Capt Harris and were formally received by the Senate and Governor Kemper before heading to Charleston West Virginia to continue the investigation.
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United States Senate
J. G. Barnard
Godfrey Weitzel
Quincy A. Gillmore
Wm. P. Craighill
Thomas Turtle
Benjamin H. Latrobe
Baltimore
Ohio River
Seaboard
James River
Kanawha Canal
Col
Carrington
Capt
Harris
Senate
Withers
United States
Kemper
Charleston
West Virginia
Foreign. British Election Results Stir Conservative Jubilation
The Westminster vote yields large Conservative majorities amid Liberal and Liberal Conservative representation. London reports Conservatives winning key city seats while Home Rulers gain in Ireland and several constituencies. Resignation rumors surround Mr. Gladstone as results point to a Conservative-leaning Parliament and ongoing party shifts.
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the Times
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The
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London
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Twells
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Man
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Mayo
Waterford
Charles Dilke
Burt
Swansea
Ritchie
Samuda
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Southwark
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Wolverhampton
Ireland
Coleraine
Dungannon
Dundalk
Limerick
Butt
O'Shaughnessy
Marquis of
Peel
Melbourne
Pomel Carnes
Great Western Railroad
West Drayton
Foreign Notes and Fire Ardor Darken Mississippi
John McCarthy the incendiary was captured near Como Mississippi and brought to Mewruis after admitting a row with a watchman. Arson is a capital crime and the Louisville shop fire suspect was captured at Sardis with a $1000 reward offered. legislature caps loss estimate at about 140000 dollars for the city’s recent fires.
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John McCarthy
Como
Mississippi
McCarthy
Louisville
R. R
Sardis
Miss
Mississipi
National Grange Holds Two Sessions in St Louis
An official abstract details a telegram from Missouri State GrangeSecretary Coffey noting 1600 subordinate granges and a request to print constitution and by laws in multiple languages. Reports from Masters Smith Davies and Moore cover constitutional amendments contracts and orders for sixth degree with Saturday ceremony and invitations received.
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National Grange
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State Grange
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Georgia
Master Smedle
Iowa
Master Davies
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Master Moore
Maryland
Master Brown
Michi
The
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National Trotting Turf Rules Against Name Change
The Turf Association in New York resolves a $100 fine for changing horse names and requires owner names and post offices to be recorded. Driver pay set at $50 max for substitutes. rules adjust purse distribution when entries are fewer than starters. An era of strikes and rail accidents also appears.
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New York
National Association For the Promotion
Theu
Court of Appeals
Bankruptcy Declared After Suspicious Ledger Review
In Franklin Savings Fund District Court the petitioner’s counsel argued vast ledger inconsistencies raise question of tampering with debit credits. Judge Cadwallader ruled the institution bankrupt as scrutiny of books continues amid alleged alterations and prior large transactions. Executed notices report W. Davis hanged for 1872 murder in OCdmont Co. and Wm H McCotter hanged for murder of his father-in-law in Camanipor Mo with final words of forgiveness.
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Ocdmont Co
Eph W. Davis
Hore Lynn
Camanipor
Wm. H. McCotter
Robert Insley
McCotter
Bob Insley
Memphis Items and Nearby Incidents
Memphis report shows crime and arrests down twenty percent from last year. Bruce, recently elected Congressmen, passed through en route to Washington. In Virginia a shingle mill boiler exploded injuring eight and scalding four. John McCarthy, linked to the Louisville Railroad machine shop fire, was seen near Sardis, pursued by the sheriff.
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Joss
Bruce
Washington
Nonroux
Baird & Ropers
Deep Creek
Menruis
John McCarthy
Louisville
Sardis
Miss
Convictions Reported in Pleadro Farm Murder Case
San Faaxomoo Feb 6 Capt Kinsey and his wife W Dow and the two McLean brothers were convicted in this city today of the murder of Herve vey dream at Pleadro last November in a contest over the possession farm. The trial lasted nearly two hours.
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San Faaxomoo
Capt. Kinsey
W. Dow
McLean Brothers
Herve Vey Dream
Pleadro
Wonders of Sarsaparillian in Modern Chemistry
Medical column surveys changes observed after taking Dr. Bradway’s preparations. Readers report daily effects from a few doses of the remedy, noting perceived health improvements and bodily responses. The piece presents testimonies and general claims about efficacy.
SARSAPARILLIAN REMEDY PROMISES QUICK HEALING
A degraded medical ad touts SARSAPARILLIAN as a universal cure for weakness skin diseases ulcers syphilis and chest ailments. It claims blood purification rapid recovery of strength and permanent cures with multiple doses sold by druggists for $1 per bottle or $10 per package.
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Blader
Masbate
Ready Relief touted as instant cure for wide range of ailments
An advertisement claims Ready Relief instantly eases pains and inflammations from bladder and bowels to rheumatism and neuralgia. It markets drops for cramps fever and ague, and bottles priced at fifty cents with claims of quick cures and general health support.
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Badier
Radway’s Pills Promote Purified Liver and Viscera Health
An 19th century remedy claims to cure a wide range of internal disorders including biliousness, indigestion, piles, and nervous complaints. Purportedly vegetable and free of minerals, the advertisement emphasizes quick relief and lists symptoms such as fullness, indigestion, dizziness, and breathlessness with a call to purchase pills at a stated price.
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Tein
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