The Grangers and the Railroads Test in Congress
Washington report on debates over government power to regulate interstate railroads. Dawes resolution, Ways and Means inquiry into customs employees, and discussions of adjournment timelines. Southern Claims, Ohio River improvements, and Light House Board expansion are noted alongside postal and state department topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On
Nashville
Southern Claims Commission
Sherman
Alison
Iowa
Senate
Board of Commissioners
Ohio River
House Committee of Commerce
West Virginia
Congress
Louisville
Endortland
Pittsburg
the and Merrill
Bo Maceet
Namie
Ohio
Tennessee River
Muscel
State Department
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Orth
Fish
Dawes
Til Ky
Cotton
Lucky
Bec
Kelley
Hale
Sinh Penne
G. F. H. Mam
Aoe
Rafer SS Oemalent
Cobu Daring Ft
Fort Wayne Items on Fair Ground Purchase and Local Swindle
The Fort Wayne paper reports efforts by local groups to buy grounds for an annual fair after their previous site was donated to a railroad. Ice is forming, six inches thick, as cold weather continues. A noted Indiana swindler, George 8. Smith alias Frank A. Smith, was arrested in Providence Rhode Island but released, with Gov Hendricks weighing actions to extradite him. Smith is accused of defrauding Graham & Gotshall and has swindled others across Cleveland Cincinnati and Texas.
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Agata
Allen Countitu Iety
Fort Wayne, Jackson & Saginaw Railroad
George 8. Smith
Frank A. Smith
Graham & Gotshall
Providence
R. I
Mr. Gotshall
Gov. Hendricks
Rhode Island
Smith
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Union
Texas
Woolen factory burns in Mechanicsburg loss $28,000
In Mechanicsburg C an extensive woolen factory owned by E Stewart was burned on Saturday night. The damage is placed at about $28,000 with insurance covering around $12,000. The origin of the fire is under investigation.
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Spramerrmco
E. Stewart
Mechanicsburg
Fire at Broadway Dry Goods House Causes Heavy Loss
A fire at No. 371 Broadway, New York, damaged the store of C. B. Rouse and warned Friedman & Co., importers of lace and fine goods, with an estimated loss of $100,000. The blaze occurred early this morning and disrupted business at the dry goods est.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
Sone C. B. ‘Rouse
Festionons Saa . Friedman & Co
Palmer accuses Norton of lying over bank affidavit
From New York President Palmer of the Tenth National Bank denies aiding Norton in a bank affidavit dispute. He says no personal dealings with Norton occurred and questions dates and facts. Norton’s location is unknown. the affidavit awaits public reply. On the turf Tom Bowling will not race at Jerome Park spring meeting due to extra weight. McGrath refuses. Hamilton, Jersey City treasurer, is in Corpus Christi, Texas. Hatters strike: hatters ask for resumed work at current wages. manufacturers want wage cuts.
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New York
Palmer
Tenth National Bank
Court House
Norton
Nyn
Tom Bowling
Jerome Park Association
J. McGrath
Mr. McGrath
Hamilton
Jersey City
Corpus Christi
Texas
Hatters
Cap Manufacturers & Proposition
United States
National Grange session reviews bylaws and plans relocation
In St Louis the National Grange met with the committee on Ritual reports postponed and items referred to committees. A move to relocate headquarters to St Louis was referred to a five member special committee for report at the next session. Amendments to the bylaws and constitution were adopted, creating district granges and detailing oversight, with further constitutional changes to come.
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St. Louis
National Grange
Grange
Messrs. Parsons
Minnesota
Warder
Florida
Hamilton
California
Colton
Vermont
Allen
Missouri
Colorado
Pittsburg Delegates Nominate Independent Mayor Candidate
In Pirrestina on February 9 delegates who withdrew from the Republican Convention met at the Central Hotel and nominated David Kirk as an independent candidate for mayor. The party split stirs political circles and a vigorous canvass is anticipated.
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Pittsburg
Pirrestina
Blican
Central Hotel
David Kirk
Baker resigns as Chief Justice Waite vacancy noted
The local Republican meeting reports the resignation of Chief Justice Waite and the vacancy of Steno 5 atonal convention. The brief mentions Baker as a prominent area figure and notes the event occurred on February 9 in Touxve, C.
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Touxve
Bemigsied
Baker
Prominen
Waite
Political Upheaval and Japanese Affairs Beset 1874 News
In Loxpox the Times urges resignation after elections as Gladstone plans a ministry. Disraeli ready with a new cabinet. Japan’s finances show a 25 million dollar national reserve with a 5 million surplus in 1873. Diplomatic strains rise over treaties with ministers warned to curb open enmity. Iwakura survives an assassination attempt. Spain’s envoys resign. French election yields a Conservative victory in Pas-de-Calais.
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the Times
Gladstone
Disraeli
Cork City
Kilkenny County
Sndox
Buckingham
San Francioco
Nasca Digama
Yokohama
Portugal
Macon
Japan
Maria Luz
Npne
O Ber
Imaderu Sabaroa
Prince of Saishma
Mikaku Komon
Sabaro
Richardson
Sanjio
Sonoda Kokichi
England
Shiba
Yeddo
United States
Bingham
Hakodadi
Iwakura
Iwakura Udaijin
Horosawa Sanga Hardi
Spain
Brussels
Berlin
Lisbon
Oran
Contreras
Ferrer
Cartagena
Paris
Department
Pas ‘de Calais
Fatal accident as man falls from wagon on railway line
A 60 year old man was fatally injured after being struck by a wagon on the St Line Railroad yesterday. Charles Gerschen, a brakeman on the construction train, was on the wagon when he fell between cars and died. Separately, printers at the Courier Journal office went on strike over the firing of John Bennett as foreman and wage issues. six workers secured enough to publish a half sheet.
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Charles Gerschen
St. Line Railroad
Courier-Journal
John Bennett
Indian Uprising Fears Rise After Sioux War Movements
Official letters report Pawnee Killer and Two Lances leading ninety three lodges of the Whistlers and Sioux away from their reservation toward hunting grounds by Lewis Canon. Other bands near Lewis Canon include Arrapalioes and a 15 warrior group. Cheyenne attempt on Antelope Station repulsed by workers. Trapper John King wounded on Pumpkin Creek. seven horses stolen from Reddington. Gen Ord pursues raiders as unrest grows. Francis Moore, formerly of Quincy, Ill, dies at 78.
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Omana
Nes
Sidney Barracks
Pawnee
Lances
Whistlers
Lewis Canon
John
King
Pumpkin Creek
Sidney
Reddington Ranche
Ord
Francis ©. Moore
Quincy
Iowa Agricultural College Investigation Reveals Deficits
Des Moines reports from the Iowa Agricultural College inquiry indicate letters from G W key figures offering access to books. The College Accountant notes deficits of over 7000 in 1866 and more than 6000 in 1868 tied to unrecorded fees from Bassett to Rankin, with further claims of misappropriation.
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Iowa Agricultural College
Des Moines
Agricultural Cell
G. W. Cs Rons
Bassett
Rankin
Pet. Jones
Wanderer Wins Savannah Handicap at 2 18 Time
On February 9 at Savannah Jockey Club the handicap stakes over 134 miles saw Wanderer win in 2 18 with Ortolan second. In heats Bho apr bo iertggee an rangeren took two heats, times 5 56 and 5 524. In the one mile dash Jim Hinton won in 1 53 with Fireball second. Races close tomorrow.
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Savanwag
Savannah Jockey Club
Wanderer
Ortolan
Labetha
Bho Apr Bo Iertggee An Rangeren
Fireball
Midnight
Jim Hinton
W D Coleman Shoots Self After Warrant Issued
Ricamoyo Virginia February 9 W D Coleman Clerk of the Public Works attempted suicide by cutting his throat in his room as officers came to arrest him on a warrant tied to a heavy citation found in the Sink ing Fund office. Coleman formerly edited the Richmond Enquirer and was held in high esteem. his life is not considered in danger.
Local man linked to fire after drunkenness incident
On Saturday evening Frank Godfrey was seen in Chillicothe Illinois for drunkenness and placed in a wooden structure. The building soon caught fire and burned rapidly, preventing his escape. Rev Joseph D Wilson of Pittsburg has a call to join the Reformed Episcopal Church in Peoria.
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Frank Godfrey
Chillicothe
Joseph D. Wilson
Pittsburg
Reformed Episco Church
Peoria
Senate Debates on Currency and Inland Improvements
Senate discussed national currency act implications and bankruptcy measures while considering Red River and Des Moines land grants. Postmaster pay bills and canal projects were introduced in the House as Congress debated internal commerce protection and district affairs investigation.
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Senate
John 8. Hager
California
Red River
Des Moines
Merriman
House
Congress
Washington
Pickentinsey
Ted
John 8
Cess
Vihiar
Wa KF
Boutwell
Dass
Noted religious author David Strauss Dies
Obituary notes the death of David Frederick Strauss author of a Life of Jesus. Also mentions Howard Cardwell English Secretary of State for War set for peerage. Reports a new company to light ties from Great Britain to the Agora with £380,000 capital and a plan to send messages at one shilling per word.
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David Frederick Strauss
Howard Cardwell
Great Britain
Ae Rcites
Agora
Man Killed In Sleigh Accident At Transville
W H R Kelly of the Western Union Telegraph office in Transville Pa was thrown from his sleigh last evening. He died at 3 AM from a fractured skull after lingering unconscious. The tragedy occurred in Transville on February 9.
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Transville
W. H. R. Kelly
Western Union Telegraph Office
Two Mill Workers Die Fixing Valve at Allentown Mill
Alfred Tiley and Wm Zinzer, workers at Allentown Holling Mills, were shot to death this afternoon while repairing a valve at the bottom of a well connected to the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Alfred Tiley
Wm. Zinzer
Allentown Holling Mills
Explosion at glycerine factory kills two men at Fort Ticonderoga
Warrgiart N Y Feb 9 The glycerine factory of Micheal Brad Prod at Fort Ticonderoga exploded on Sunday. Two workers, McMahon and another man, were killed in the blast.
Wonders of Modern Chemistry Sarsaparillian and Associates
A medical column explores changes observed after daily use of Dr Ways sarsaparillian. It notes effects reported by readers, with emphasis on health impacts and treatment claims. The piece frames the preparation as a tonic and discusses purported benefits and cautions in a period voice.
SARSAPARILLIAN RESOLVENT CLAIMS CURES AND PROMISES
An 19th century advertisement touts SARSAPARILLIAN RESOLVENT as remedy for a wide range of ailments. It promises relief from skin issues, ulcers, fevers, digestive distress, and chronic diseases, claiming flesh gains, stronger blood, and elimination of various symptoms after taking the medicine. It warns that the virus of disease worsens if untreated and urges purchasing a dozen bottles for ten dollars.
Radway's Ready Relief Promises Instant Ease
An old advertisement touts Radway's Ready Relief for a wide range of ailments including stomach cramps spasms bowel issues hysteria ague and amnesia. It claims relief in minutes with a few drops in water or brandy and promotes a portable bottle for travelers.
Dr Radway’s Regulating Pills Adverts Health Remedy
An old advertisement promotes Dr Radway’s Regulating Pills claiming to cure bilious complaints and a wide range of digestive and systemic ailments. The copy emphasizes vegetable ingredients and asserts relief from headaches liver and kidney issues while boosting vitality.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Wasuxetoy
Ways and Means Committee
Committee of Ways and Means
Boston
Philadelphia
Department of Justice
J. M
Pattgreen and Credit Mobilier
Patterson
New Hampshire
Credit Mobilier
Negley
Light House Board
Mississippi
Wasniwaroy
Postoffice Committee
Procael
Lynchburg
Ina Teves
Cat Bebbe
Internal Revenue Office
Secretary of the Navy
Darien
Nicaragua
Congressional Library
Allison
Joint Committee On the Library
Taylor Bradley
Nebraska
Winnebago
Cicero L. Bristol
Omaha
Neb
Daniel Wilson
Grafton
W. Va
Isthmus Canal
Schuffeldt
Walter McFarland
Cnnon
Chattanooga
Tenn
Secretary of War
W. H. Hener
Walton
New Orleans
Milner Roberts
Eer
Northern Pacific Railroad
Mr. Shandley
Hoosac Tunnel
Napipi
Fort Wayne
Tee
Fair Grounde
Indiana
The
Fort Wayne, Inc
Associated Press
York
National Grangers
Phurman
District Court
Thurman
United Ee
Tlea Ae York
Edrge
Clineton
House of Atatives
Baulsbury
Del
Pee Pene
Edmunds
Mr. Merrimon
N. Drole
Frelinghuysen
N. J
Merrimon
Gordon
Internal Revenue
Merferey
Committee ‘On Finance
G. Dawes
Ray
Woodford
N. Ga
New New York
Cork
Cncinnati
Ala
Arkansas
Mr. Smith
Mr. Randall
Gongrem Ie
Medical
Sarsaparillian and Its
DR. Ways
Radway
DR. Radway
Ken Ee Ong
Feltenatson
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