PROSPECTS OF THE STEAMBOAT BILL AND WHISKY TAX
Washington dispatch updates on the steamboat bill fate in Congress, whisky tax opposition from Judge Kelley, and proposed revenue measures. Includes correspondence about Gov McCook of Colorado resigning, Pacific Mail subsidy changes, Union Pacific settlement prospects, and a Wendell Phillips southern tour invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Wasuixaton
Gov. McCook
Colorado
Edward McCook
Washington, D.C
Washington, Cincinnati & St. Louis
House Committee On Railways and Canals
Hurlbut
House
Senate Committee
Chandler
Conkling
Senate
Committee On Commerce
Findlay
Ohio
Foster
Adams
Civil Service
Strong
Wendell Phillips
South
Gordon
Georgia
Wendell Philipps
Phillips
Union Pacific Railway
Union Pacific Railroad
Treasury
Congress
Pacific Mail
Post Office
John Q. Smith
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Irwin
Dawes
Wood
Kentucky
Nominations and Treasury Act Provisions Highlight 1875 Debates
The article notes a proposed bill to amend duties on spirits and tobacco with new taxes, adjustments to stamp and friction taxes, and repeals. It covers sections and dates, and reports nominations by the President including John M. Thayer as Governor of Wyoming Territory and other confirmations in the Senate, plus appointments in the State Department and related posts.
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Dawes
Sax
United States
John M. Thayer
Nebraska
Wapering
Territory
John A. Gyay
Wyoming
Senate
Wyoming Territory
Chas. E. Dyres
Wisconsin
Wm. H. Clayton
Arkansas
Jas. Free
Ditto
Thomas Reynolds
Madison
Tmasters
Alex. F. Seymour
Pine Bluff
Ark
Chas. Phillips
Waterville
Kan
Chas. Weare
Cedar Rapids
Fatal Accident Near Rockport In Lumber Haul
Wesley Jones, a farmer near Rockport, was injured while hauling lumber when the load slipped and rolled over him. He suffered a double leg fracture a scalp injury and head trauma and was not expected to survive.
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Terex Hautes
Wesley Jones
Rockport
Railroad accident and other derailment reports
The report covers a Rock Island line passenger train collision near Edwardsville after an onside track event, injuring several including Ed wardsville crossing victims. It also notes a subsequent Oil Creek Railway rear end derailment near Tirushville with serious injuries to Thomas Juson and W N Altword, plus a fatal shooting in New York as Aaron Churchill is killed by his son Walter in a family quarrel.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Rockford, Rock Island & St
George M. Bishop
Todianapolis
Harding
Beligel
Neing
Gally
Oil Creek
Tirusvillle
Qi! Creek
Thomas Juson
W. ‘N. Altword
Tusville
Macgip
Diamond
Parricide
New York
Aaron
Churchill
Walter
West Thirty-ninth Street
Seventeen Hours of Snow and Hail Observed
A special dispatch from Cuampaien reports seventeen hours of continuous snow and hail as of February 10. The body of snow piled high, with residents noting a tremendous blast from the storm and asking about its origin and impact.
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Cincinnati Gasette
Sleet in Wilmington Slows Travel on Skates
A special dispatch reports heavy sleet in Wilmington causing extensive travel disruption as residents take to skates to move about. The weather hampers normal movement and implies broader transportation delays for the night.
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Wilmington
Cincinnati Gasette
Wimmerton
Louisville church split leads to chancery suit
The Rev. Samuel R. Wilson of Louisville faces a chancery action filed by elders who seceded from the First Presbyterian Church and now align with the Louisville Presbytery. The suit concerns disputed church matters and attracts strong interest.
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Samuel ‘R. Wilson
Louisville
Bued
Louisvaux
First Presbyterian Church
Chancery Court
Fugitives, Whisky and a Wedding Dominant City News
Far reaching items include a mistaken arrest of a treasury clerk absconder believed fleeing to California via the Pacific road. A man named John Wasson from West Virginia faced freezing injuries while working near Vandalia. A Cincinnati-bound party plans to attend the Clara Collett wedding, while other notes cover tax actions on whisky, a fig dealer scam, and a convention with elects and speeches.
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Darron
Treasury
St. Louis
Thin City
California
Pacific Road
John Wasson
West Virginia
Bronson
Vandalia
Cincinnati
Clara Collett
Thomas Collett
St. John’s M. E. C
A. G. Curtin
Cens Fae 5
Clander
Alexandria
Silas W. Paige
Toledo
Cleveland
Paige
Knights of Pythias Ball and Legislation Dominate Columbus News
A Panama of items from Columbus includes a Knights of Pythias ball announced for tomorrow, Brynner and Potter bills stirring state politics, and a Dayton Toledo dispute. Court notes show Chatts v P G and St L Railway in Green County Common Pleas, plus a jealousy of a killed Hanover man and insurance filings. A man named Isaac Hay travels eight hours after a leg injury in bitter cold.
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Columbia
Knights of Pythias
Roberts
Jack and Gill
Brynner
Senate
Potter
Toledo
Ug St
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas
St. L. A
Green
John Cherry
Hanover
Axis County
Insurance Adjustment Company of
Cincinnati
Capital
Byron D. West
Western Reserve Milk Company
Mahoning County
L. T. Foster
Alien Building and Saving Association
Dayton
Capital Stock
Martin Brabec
Mound Building Association
Ailding Association
John F. Ricard
The
State Journal
Isaac Hay
Columbus
Ot Egg
Charles
Golum & Cincinnati Railroad
Council Committee On
W. B. Pheny
Arthur
Covington
Indianapolis rail managers press for railroad law changes
Conference between Indiana railroad managers and Legislative Committees on Railroads discusses proposed measures. Managers demand bills that protect rates and enforce penalties, while admitting compromise may be needed to keep tracks and stock in good condition. A follow up meeting is set for Monday night. Conrad Baker resigns from the Board of... The State Board of Agriculture fixes Exposition admission to one dollar for adults and twenty five cents for ten fields under consideration.
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Cincinnati Gasette
Inpramapolis
Ixp
Indiana
Angi Sphold
Conrad Baker
Board of
Lold
State Board of Agriculture
Pee Heigaa
Thomas Durfee
Rhode Island
Nathaniel Taft
Susquehanna
Ene
National Stove Manufacturers Open Annual Session in Nation’s Capital
The National Association of Stove Manufacturers began its annual session in Cutoaco on Feb 10 with Vice-President Giles Filley of St Johns presiding. Attendees included Perry of Albany and other officials, as the group opened discussions on industry issues.
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Abra
Ohio
Detroit
Canada
Perry
Chica
Cole
Chinesa
Saeed
Associa
Baliex
Buffalo
G. F. Oes
St.Louis
Tefft
Bradley
W. Fuller
Troy
Oeers
Cleveland
C. Olhaber
Cincinnati
Aton
New York City
Miles
Cutoaco
National Association of Stove Manufacturers
Giles Filley
St. Johns
Albany
N.Y
Singer Pant Cleve
Whee Heeling
Eric
Pisa
Cincinsati
Escapes and Deaths Highlight Uneven News Briefs
Charlies Richards escaped from Chicago jail during early evening and remains at large. James R. Dick, a Meadville banker, died at his home aged seventy four. Maine House defeats capital punishment bill. C P Kimball Carriage Company of Portland suspends with liabilities of 100000 after Boston agents failed. Goodwin, Er & Co of New York seek bankruptcy proceedings after December failure. Chester Harden, former St LouisLA wartime brigade commander, died at brother in law’s residence. Congress debates United States mint in Louis. Missouri Legislature backs concurrent mint resolution.
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James R. Dick
Meadville
Pennsylvania
Maine
C. P. Kimball Carriage Com
Portland
Boston
Scramer
Dey Goodsing
Goodwin,er & Co
New York City
Chester Harden
St. Louis
John M. Krum
St. Laceles
United States
Fm Louis
Missouri
Minneapolis Plow Works Fire Elevates City Loss
Fire at the Minneapolis Plow Works of Larowdy King and Herrine caused total losses of stock 4000 machinery 5000 and building 4500 with 12500 insured Twenty five workers were laid off. A separate New York fire at the Institution for the Blind caused 25000 in damage and injured none while a Farmington New Hampshire blaze destroyed Elm House stables a Thurston dwelling shop and church with 150000 loss and 75000 insurance
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Minneapolis
Minn
St. Path
Mixn
Minneapolis Plow
Larowdy, King & Herrine
New York City
New York
Institution For the Blind
Farmington
N. H
Faruixeton
Elm House
A. Thurston
C. W. Thurston
Nath, Roberts
Congregational Church
Honor to the Memory of a Colored Senator in Arkansas
Funeral of the late Senator Williams colored of Phillips County held in the Senate Chamber with members of both houses present. Remains shipped to Helena for interment. Both houses adjourned in respect, State House flag at half mast amid excitement over the Arkansas Investigating Committee report and the President’s message. Action unsettled. business dull with party tensions.
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Little Rock
Anx
Williams
Phillips County
Senate
Helena
Ark
State House
Arkansas Investigating Committee
Brooks
Washington
Wind storm and mystery murder in Nebraska
A Nebraska farm near Fontenelle reports a wind storm with light snow as Philip Clamberger discovers his wife murdered at their home. Her throat is cut from ear to ear and investigators have no clues as to the culprit. The case remains unsolved as of this report.
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Omana
Fes
Philip Clamberger
Julius Barnard
Fontenelle
Tilton Letter Details Defense in Custody Case
The New York report says Tilton's defense cites a letter claiming his child was moved from the home and that Mrs Tilton left to live with her sister. It states Tilton allegedly removed the child to induce Marie Tilton to return home, outlining alleged actions during the dispute.
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Tilton
New York
Steamship Arrivals List Shows Hansa and Harvest Queen
New York February 10 reports arrivals including the steamship Hansa from Berlin and the Harvest Queen arriving from York. A loxpox item notes the Calif Herrmann and a second vessel named It doshas Fat irH wees for 0 Tichanvaal io Seapuie appear in the garbled text.
Long list of 19th century notices and anecdotes
A miscellany of brief items covers tax disputes of public figures, a death in New York, a child’s illness misattributed to diphtheria, medical and social notes about Yale and Princeton figures, a theater-like catalog of opinions, a talk on sports and hunting, and a London to Paris travel anecdote. Names include Gov De John Jacob Astor, Rev Stephen H Tyng Jr, Phebe Thomas, Washington, Gladstone, Mr. Stanley, plus institutions Yale College and Princeton, with various dates and places referenced.
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Horace Whece
Chicago Tribune
Joseph Medill
New York Tribune
Peper
Horace White
Whitelaw Reid
Dayton Journal
George A. Hammett
Newport
R. I
Te Perfede
Sepa
State Court Rules Cham Tactics in Land Divisions Punishable
The State Court ruled that cham tactics in land division cases, used by lawyers and clients to push favor, are punishable by fines and imprisonment. The decision clarifies permissible practice and penalties for misrepresentation in land disputes.
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Mlegal
Curcaco
Blood Cleanser and Skin Brightener Claims
Purported tonic promises to purify blood and clear skin from head to neck. Advert describes pleasant taste and claims of smaller bones. Claims include removal of sores pimples pustules tetters cankers and other skin flaws.
Radway’s Ready Relief touted as universal remedy
The advertisement touts Radway’s Ready Relief as the best medicine for family use able to cure numerous ailments from influenza to dysentery. It claims protection from epidemics and urges carrying two bottles for travel, with a price of fifty cents and the claim it is more effective than French candy or bitters.
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Radway
Rau
Dr Radway’s Regulating Pills Ad Unscrambled
Fragmentary OCR of an advertisement for Dr Radway’s Regulating Pills shows misread text including phrases like False and True and mentions numbers. No coherent event or date is readable.
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DR. Radway
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Union Pacific
Bond
Seer Stanard
Cincinnati Gazette
Indianapolis
National Association of ‘Stove
Charlies Richards
Chicago
Far West
Yale
Beechetter
Starr
John Jacob Astor
Charles Gotthard
Davy
Princeton College
Grant
Phebe Thomas
Delaware
Brandywine
Sumner
Guia Redenesdon
Gladstone
Rs. Gladstone
Digraeli
Beaconfield
W. F. McKaig
Evian
Butler County
Vaneek
Live
William Turner
Duke of Kent
Brussels
Asia
Russia
Amsterdam
Paris
Thomas Hughes
Enland
William 8. Fitch
Thomas Fitch
United Tes Navy
Minnie Sherman
General Sherman
Greenpoint N. Y
Althoug
Stanley
Zanaibar
DR. Radways
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