Ohio and Missouri Politics and Rail Disasters
A roundup of political maneuvering in Ohio and Missouri includes the Missouri House challenging the governor over bond payments, Schiff bill amendments in Ohio, and a variety of legislative actions. Reports note a rail accident on the Rock Island line near Rockford killing four and wounding thirteen, plus weather delays on Union Pacific and Yosemite rail access improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Rockford
St. Louis
Missouri House
Conkling and Washington Treaty Claims Debate
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette reports on Senator Conkling denying he shouted "question" during a Senate session and on Secretary Boutwell drafting a new bill to advance the Washington treaty. It covers the Alabama claims tribunal, indirect damages, and American demands for compensation, plus London and Washington reactions and related public notices in New York and Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkling
Chicago Tribune
Globe
Associated Press
Senate
Carpenter
Wisconsin
Wilson
New York
Boutwell
House
Iron ship building yards debated by Senate Naval Committee
The Senate Naval Committee considered iron ship building yards and docks for naval and commercial use, as proposed by the International Company and backed by the Secretary of the Navy. Presidents of the International Company and Western Iron Steamboat Company argued iron vessels can be built in U.S. waters on par with any country, and the committee took the matter under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washiveton
Senate Naval Committee
International Company
Secretary of the Navy
Western Iron Steamboat Company
United States
England weighs indirect damages in Washington treaty debate
In the House of Commons Ralph Osborne argues the Alabama claim is England’s gravest issue in a century, praising American Commissioners while condemning English strategy. Arthur Otway blames the government for the dispute, expecting a possible retreat but warning of large demands if not. Other supporters defend the Commissioners and urge withdrawal of indirect damages claims. Special to the New York Tribune. Earil Granville dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
United States
Joint High Commission
Alabama
Great Britain
United State
United
Treasury Department
Navy Department
Tribunal of Arbitration
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of the Navy
United States Reserve
Department of State
Washington
Eoeaee Tata
Ivsiaccnnesnceeynersinibacebess
America
Congress
New York
London
Cobden
England
Richmond
Walker
Grant
Vicksburg
Grand Gulf
Atlantic
Army of the Potomac
Hooker
Chancellorsville
Pennsylvania
Lee
Gettysburg
Mississippi
Florida
Georgia
Alexandria
Laird
Liverpool
House of Commons
Bullock
Her
Wasuieton
British High Commission
Wason
al Er Justifi Nee
Lord Granville
Schenck
Fish
Gen
Sicklesomeer
Robert M
Chronicle
Boutwell
Senate Finance Committee
E Daily
Teleph
Ae Daily News
The
Times
Augsburg Allgemeine Zeitung
Zeitung
Vienna Neu Frei
Memorial Diplomatique
Dominion
Ralph Osborne
Waterford City
Osborne
Arthur J. Otway
Arthur J. Otway, Formerly Under Secretary of State For Foreign Affairs
Gladstone
Ring Matters A Compromise Negotiated In New York
Intrigue swirls around indictments and a possible civil suit settlement involving Tweed Connelly and others. Grand jury adjourned awaiting new indictments while negotiations aim to return 4 million of stolen funds if civil action ends. Criminal charges to be pursued. 6 million misappropriation tied to 1870 under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
New York
Grand Jury
Bedford
Tweed
Connelly
Woodward
Ingersoll
Green
Department of Public Works
The Custom House Investigation Expands
The article reports on the Custom House inquiry with ex-Detective Beatty's testimony and Col. Whitely’s denial of charges. It notes testimony from Storekeeper Watson, questions about unclaimed goods sales, and calls for government ownership of incoming articles to curb expenses. The piece also covers alleged indictments, printing frauds at Albany, and a Panormo murder verdict with recommendations to strengthen police protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Custom House
Beatty
Custom House Committee
Col. Whitely
Whitely
Treasury Department
Watson
Secret Service
Bureau
Casserly
Toa Ng
Ceanhamtee
Ueelie
Ion
H. Whitely
Germantown Bridge Contract Awarded in Dayton Ohio
The Smith Truss Bridge Company of Toledo wins the Germantown Twin creek bridge contract at 1.35 per foot. Completion is set by October 1, 1872. The Horticultural Society meets in Board of Trade rooms with President Ohmer delivering the annual address. Peaches are only lightly damaged. other fruit reports are minor. Johnny Ryan faces trial in Common Pleas for stealing Shaker cattle, with strong Shaker testimony. Bayard Taylor lectures in Music Hall on Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Dayton
Twin Creek
Germantown
Smith Truss Bridge Company
Toledo
The
Horticultural Society
Board of Trade
Ohmer
Johnny Ryan
Court of Common Pleas
Shakers
Ryan
Bayard Taylor
Music Hall
Railroad Suit The Bright Case A Compromise
Irwin and Williams sue B E Smith D E Ricketts and others in the Superior Court for 100000 alleging engineers estimates and work were miscalculated and that actual work exceeded estimates. R J Bright to turn over printing paper to the Secretary of State equal to funds drawn from the State Treasury, aiding possible dismissal of a criminal probe. Funeral of C F Schmidt noted as one of the city’s longest, with full city leadership in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Indianapolis
Irwin & Williams
Indianapolis, Bloomington & Western Railroad
B. E. Smith
D. E. Ricketts
R. J. Bright
Secretary of State
Bright
C. F. Schmidt
Fires wipe out Cambridge City grocers and stores
In Cambridge City Inc. Smalley & Co.'s grocery was burned this morning and is a total loss. The stock was insured in Hartford for 4,000 dollars. An attempt to fire the premises Sunday night failed due to snow. Also destroyed this morning was Kidder & Akins' house, with losses around 30,000 dollars. A fire at Huron morning damaged stocks insured though no one was listed as insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camsniver City, Inc
Smalley & Co
Hartford
Kidder & Akins
Hosegy
Dersxort
Huron
D. Insurance
Mahar not guilty in highway robbery case verdict
The jury in the State vs. Patrick Mahar returned a not guilty verdict this noon after about an hour’s deliberation. The defendant was accused of highway robbery alleged to have occurred in October last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaerieep, O
Patrick Mahar
Evening notes on murder confession and upcoming arraignment
Evening report states Charles Bell, the man who confessed to murdering Mrs. B A Ormsbee in July 1869, is in charge and will be arraigned within a day or two. It also notes a lecture by Thomas W Organ and Mrs Organ of Yellow Springs scheduled for Friday evening next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yosemite
Mariposa
Coulterville
San Francisco
Charles Bell
B. A. Ormsbee
Thomas W. Organ
Little
Albert L. Kellogg
Yellow Springs
Go County
Board of Education
Ways
Washington County
Bell
Licking County
Bowman
Stark County
Blakeslee
Wilkans County
Schoenfeldt
Montgomery County
Oren
Clinton County
Marx
W. W. Jones
Toledo
Malone
Scioto County
Ohio
Joint Session and Legislative Actions Across States
The report details a joint convention on canvassing votes for a constitutional convention, afternoon Senate debates on juror-related bills, numerous petitions from county residents on liquor laws and school representation, and multiple new bills. Kentucky Senate and House items cover water works for Newport, police and jail provisions, road and bridge authorizations, and taxation measures with debates on salaries and a Soldiers Monument resolution. Legislative activity includes public notices from Madison, Medina, Ottawa, Seneca, and Highland counties, with immigration to the general assembly, and a lengthy discussion of a proposed monument funding amid partisan debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly of
Ohio
Congress
Senate
House
Toledo
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Sumner
Haenan
Hotman
Burcuarp
Berry
van Cleaf
Phyette
Same
Pickaway County
Per. Waddle
Hardin County
Wiame
Wilson
Madison County
Burnham
Sumit County
Munson
Medina County
Mr. Leland
Ottawa County
Sague
Leitz
Seneca County
Fore
Wickerham
Highland
Leland
Clyde
Miami County
Miami & Eriéd
R. Tarvin Baker
Newport
Carlisle
Kenton County
Ir. Foote
McClure
General Assembly
Arnold
Russel
Bryan
McClays
Ae Mafee
WeReEas
Lee Monumental Association of Virginia
Jubal A. Early
Richmond
Samnonese
Olar
Robert E
WukkrEas
Commonwealth
House of Representatives
Lee
Jana
Cadeaus
Hamilton County Delegation Backs Schiff Redistricting Plan
Hamilton County delegation met to discuss the Schiff bill for Cincinnati redistricting. Speakers Covington Woolley and Fitzgerald argued against the plan, citing local interests, Bible issues, and alleged improper ties to the Platting Commission. Creighton’s and Challen’s rooms hosted further debate. the majority favored reporting the Schiff bill with two amendments and proceeding to a two week hearing period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Covemsus
Hamilton County
Schiff
Cincinnati
Cochran
Covington
Cincinnati Council
Platting
Superior Court
Creighton
Platting Commission
Charles W. Wooley
Lincoln Park
Inslow
West End
J. W. Fitzgerald
Heaven
Hell
Senate
Messrs
Bortte
Moore
Garrard
Winslow
Rhodes
Fitzgerald
Bonte, Garrard
Ubholy Trinity
Dien. Moore
Bible Cause
Volksblatt
Volksfreund
Wilson
Haldeman
Gen. Young
Challen
Mr. Creighton
Eighth Street
Harrison Avenue
Hamilton
Neave
Anderson
Smith
Young
Jimmy
Bonte
House
Reighton
Fallis
Corcoran
Union of Citizens
Neil
Ham County
Speen
British Schooner Lark Seizure Sparks Maritime Rumors
The British schooner Lark, captured and towed to Manila, was en route from Montego Bay to Caymarso to purchase a wrecked vessel. A storm drove her to the Cuban coast where authorities seized her, with officials doubting she acted as a blockade runner. The Grand Duke Alexis is expected around the 15th. A Cuban figure of note near Coe Villa was killed en route to France. A separate Springfield case involves Philips & St. John and other mine interests in Keweena.
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Havana
Lark
Manila
Montego Bay
Caymarso
Storm
Cuban
Menasha
W Sway Siesta
Dh Pwerene
Dallathe Ta
Alexis
Coe Villa
France
San Francisco Stock Market Report Confusing Read
A brief San Francisco market note records varied quotes with unclear figures and names. Investors see modest activity as prices hover around multiple stocks and bonds with mixed demand and limited details available.
Another Railroad Horror at Alton Junction
A Rockford Rock Island and St. Louis passenger train collided with a slower freight near Upper Alton Station. Four killed and thirteen wounded as cars burned. names include Joseph Tweesin and Mrs. Reuben Rains. Conductor Baker blamed. inquest planned in Alton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Tweesin
Reuben Rains
Issee Barnhan
August Meade
Rock Island
M. Cannon
Frederick Bugh
St. Louis
Ming Bigh
Franklin’ Groves
Baker
Fitzgereald
Rains
Brighton
Alton
Anax
Resignation of Speaker Dennison cited for ill health
Loxton Feb 7 The House heard Speaker Dennison announce his resignation due to ill health. Gladstone praised him and said royal favor would be conferred. Opposition figures expressed regret. Elsewhere reports from the Cape of Good Hope note crowds and crime. The Prince of Wales to Windsor for rest. Paris debates prosecute provincial editors. Spain sends troops to Cuba. Market notes in London and Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Loxton
Dennison
Gladstone
John Parkington
Cape of Good Hope
Prince of Wales
Sandringham
Windsor
London
Senate Civil Rights Debate and Education Bill Amendments
Senate clashed over Sumner's civil rights amendment and House education bill changes. Key figures include Sumner, Conkling, Ferry, Carpenter, and Sherman as the chamber weighed amendments and potential two thirds votes. House votes shifted on land grants, literacy basis, and mixed schools while adjourning after reconsideration moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Holman
Butler
Tennessee
Goodrich
Yeas
Hereford
Taffe
Poland
Vt. (R
Messrs
McIntyre
Burchard
King
Bright
Campbell
Coburn
Mr. Perce
Miss
House
Steamboat Disaster in South America Tragedy
New York reports detail the loss of the steamship America on December 23 near Correo. Of 134 passengers and 30 crew, a boiler explosion caused a rapid blaze and panic. Only two boats could be lowered. officers and crew fought passengers for survival as flames spread. Captain Bossi abandoned ship for Ville de Salto. he faces distrust and threats of lynching. Over sixty lives lost. no U.S. citizens identified among the dead.
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New York
Rio Janeiro
America
Buenos Ayres
Montevideo
Correo
Rossi
Ville de Salto
Bossi
Monteverdo Ard
United States
Jealous bookkeeper shoots man on Eighth Street
In St Louis at midnight Barry Hawkins shot Augustus Ernstein on Eighth Street near Walnut after a dispute over a disreputable affair. Ernstein was wounded in the lungs and likely to die. Hawkins was arrested as the outcome of the wound awaited. Earlier, on Wash Street, Stewart stabbed Dennis Lewis in a knife fight, and Lewis died from a neck wound after police attempted arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Barry Hawkins
Semple, Birge & Co
Augustus Ernstein
Eighth Street
Walnut
Hawkins
Einstein
Stewart
Dennis Lewis
Lewis
Blinkensdorfer
Louisiana official swearing habit questioned in inquiry
Testimony shows F J Herron and Postmaster Lowell questioned over checks drawn for amounts from five hundred to thirty five hundred dollars traced to unnamed members. Herron declined explanations. The committee hopes to finish by tomorrow as details link to Walter Wheyland and a prior Redollar check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittee
F. J. Herron
Lowell Test
Herron
Ure
Young
Walter Whe
Turbulent West News Marked by Riots and Indian Conflicts
From San Francisco reports outline Los Angeles riots and Apache clashes as troops move near Tucson. Detailing 1200 Apaches at Camp Grant and small civilian groups at Dale Creek, the text notes murders linked to anti-Chinese violence and a controversial Supreme Court action granting Mrs. Fair a new trial amid press and legal scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Camp Grant
Dale Creek
Cumip
Los Pitts
Supreme Court
Warning to Buyers of Arkansas Bonds
Rock Feb 7. E Bancroft Dillon and L G Gauze, directors of the White River Wall Railroad Company, warn buyers against bonds issued by J G Ord of the White River Valley Texas talloed Company. Bonds numbered 195 to 356 total 42000 dollars. The parties claim the bonds were fraudulently obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Rock
Tragic River Bank Accident Near Louisville
Four miles from Louisville a wealthy citizen Mr. Alex Duerson was driving when his horse leaped a river bank of about fifteen feet. The buggy was smashed and Mr. Orson 80 was injured and is reported to be dying at a neighbor’s house near the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Alex. Duerson
Orson
War Ends in Venezuela After Rebel Stronghold Fall
In LaGonaRA on January 22 President Guy Blanco led 5,000 troops against a rebel fortress and compelled surrender. The revolutionists lost 300 men and their leader Gen Oliva. public opinion holds the conflict to be over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Public Buildings
Cincinnati
Venezuela
Lagonara
Guy Blanco
Oliva
Death of Archbishop Spalding in Baltimore
Baltimore February 7 Martin John Diggs Primate of the Catholic Church in the United States and bishop of his diocese died this afternoon at 5 o clock after a protracted illness at the Archbishop's residence. The funeral will be held Monday at 10 o'clock. He was in the sixty second year of his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
R. J. Buicut
Indiana
Stavvixe
Catholic Church In
America
Baltimore
Spalding
Bantimore
Martin John Digg
United States
Cishop
Fulton Boatman Race On Kennebec River For Purse
A four mile course on the Kennebec river yields a purse of 1 500. At Evansville a Gibson County Indiana man faced imprisonment for attempted-last fall. he was sentenced to twenty one years by a Gibson County jury and gained a new trial on a change of venue. Marine News notes the steamers Siberia and Dona hue have arrived out from London on Feb 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Pepen
Kennebecassis
Evansville
Gibson County
Ind
River Ice and Falling Waters Reported Across Ports
Telegraph dispatches from Pittssorne to Nashville and other towns indicate river conditions vary from rising to falling with persistent ice. Reports note temperature readings from 24 to 30 degrees, clear weather, and no arrivals at New Orleans while gauges show several feet of water in channels and ongoing cold, frigid nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Pittssorne
Portsmouton
Brownsville
Greenseodro
Harpeth Shoals
VicksBage
Turner
Groesbeck
Champion
Don Ornixans
Soln
Ant Ollie Kilgour
Cincinnati
Little Rock
Arx
Nelle
Paducah
Lousvitts
Sac la
Cotton Prices Rise Amid Steady Market Footing
Market reports show firm tones in cotton with strong demand and steady stock on hand. Prices for futures and bales hover around 6,158 with several lots noted on February 7 as receipts and active holders await further market signals.
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Serrata
Cork
Eperatoria
Crestea
Oothen
Dent
Ei Met
Boris Constrieg
Aleas
Cotton
Imarhot
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Daily: Gazette
Ohio House
Committee On Public Buildings
Union Pacific
Wash Merton
Granville
United Kingdom
British North America
Hamilton Fish
Wash“srr
Cockburn
Robert M. Schenck
Hamilton Fisn
Hart
Sterling
Union
Judiciary Committee
Hardesty
Paulding
Beavis
Cuyahoga
Portage
Patrick
Tuscarawas
Jones
Licking
Messrs. Patrick
Clinton
Clarksville Building and Loan Association
Capital Stock
Newark & Straitsville Coal,Coke, and Iron Company
Newark
Republican House
John B. Gough
Opera House
Nilsson
Atheneum
Columbus
Garrett Davis
John M. Heller
Missouri
Alfred Waterman
Illinois
Thomas E. Lewis
Apreenter
Kentucky
Hero
Dudley Buck
Nutrias
San Fernandez
Ing
Cone House
Terrivorien
Ragone
Rishon
Sonnet Todey
Rolf Egg
Lo Nol
ARS Sinnati Daily ‘Gazette
Rae Foe
New York Tribune
Earil Granville
Hall
Tribune
Albany
Priverene
Argus Company
Hiram Calkins
Poseens
Piven
Phelps
Parsons & Co
Panormo
John B. Panormo
Starvin
Phany Agin
Third Avenue Bank
Barnard
Third Avenue Savings Bank
John Grian
Sir
Graben
Opateoaion Keting
Board of Health
Bridge
Cambridge City
Springfield News
Steele
Central Lunatic Asylum
Finance Committee
Madison
J. R
Thom
Committee On Printing
Montgomery
Breckinridge
Case
Mr. Smith
Was Ae
H. R
Mr. Bradbury
Greeneryey
Erie
Bradbury
Joseph Fletcher
Franxfort
Ares
Ution
Contlaenetiia
St. ‘Wes
Franklin County
Ratheas
Torrxa
Legene
Senate Judiciary Committee
Towms
Missouri’ Legislature
I¢Y Fitzgerald
Woolley
Cuba
Springfield
Itx
Philips & St. John Jennnet
the & Grand Tower Tower Mining
Talbot Olyphant
Kewees
Geen Soy Sais Sia
Tas
Eritence Toulbert Son Sonal
San Francisilo Stock Market
Paris
National Assembly
Assembly
Spain
Mapzio
Valmaseda
Cadiz
Financial and Commercial
Financial Markets
Orleans
Cumberland
Spirits Petroleum
Hamlin
Mass
Shean
Scutt
United States Express Company
U.S
Pomeroy
S-Commission
Edmunds
Vt.Ro
Committee On Appropriations
Chandler
Mich
Committee On
Treasury of the
Summer
Mn Ferry
Faust Ferry
Brent
Connecticut
Todsay
K. Ferry
House of Tives
Massachusetts
Kling
Grumner
Atriki
Sherman
Friends of the Bill
Harlan
South America
New Orleans
Louisville News
Marine News
Siberia
Donahue
Cotten Markets
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