Washington Contest Over the Legislative Appro pri priation Bill
Washington Feb 10 reports show the House spent most of the day on the legislative appropriation bill with a reduced estimate by about 1 million dollars. Debates focus on salaries and Senate-House payroll parity amid looming revenue shortfalls, plus calls for increased land office staffing and Indian Affairs salary increases.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
House
Atkins
Democratic Committee
Senate
Foster
Land Office
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Brazilian Subsidy debated by Senate Appropriations panel
The Senate Appropriations Committee reviewed post office funding amendments focusing on the Brazilian steamship subsidy. It appeared all material amendments were concurred in, proposing a bi monthly New York Baltimore service with Norfolk as a port of call and a southern line from New Orleans and Galveston to Brazil.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Maryland
Baltimore
New York
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Norfolk
Virginia
New Orleans
Galveston
Senate Committee On Post Offices
Senate Teritories Indian Territory report misstates conclusions
A report on the Senate Committee on Territories in the Indian Territory investigation is disputed for several key points. It wrongly claims the committee supports a civil government under treaties while the best authority says Congress cannot establish such a government without treaty violations. It also misstates bonds on land grants, noting large bonds issued by railroads, with testimony not naming current holders. The piece suggests railroad bonds may have been used to advance opening lands to whites.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Territories
Indian Territory
Congress
Annihilation of British Column by Zulus at Tagela River
Foreign dispatch reports a British column of the 24th Regiment, artillery, and 600 native auxiliaries wiped out near Tagela River by 20,000 Zulus. Losses include many officers, 5,000 Zulu casualties, and capture of 102 wagons, 1,000 oxen, guns, rifles, ammunition, and provisions. Natal trembles as Cornwallis forces retreat.
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Tagela River
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Royal Artillery
Natal
Pongoland
Chelimsford
Bartle Frere
England
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Tenedos
Simons Bay
Lonpox
Cape Town
Insandusana
Lord Chelmsford
Postwar Protocol Clarifies San Stefano Provisions
The protocol reiterates that unmodified San Stefano articles survive in Berlin terms, sets future talks on war indemnity payments to Russian residents in Turkey, pardons those implicated in Koumelian disturbances, and states Berlin recognition does not alter power. Russia allows Serbia, Montenegro, and Romania to pursue independent talks with the Porte on indemnities.
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Turkey
San Stefano
Berlin
Servia
Montenegro
Roumania
The Discipline Bill Debate Across German Federal Council
Beruinx Feb 10 reports lively parliamentary discipline bill debate with Württemberg rep attempting amendments while Bavaria Oldenburg Reuss and Bremen oppose. Loxpoy Feb 11 Berlin dispatch says Bismarck urged retention of stripped out clauses, rumor says bill passed by one vote with Baden Hesse and Prussia supporting.
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Bismarck
Wurtemberg
Bavaria
Oldenburg
Reuss
Bremen
Berlin
Baden
Hesse
Prussia
Taafe Fails to Form Cabinet in Vienna
Vienna reports Count Taafe cannot form a cabinet and will depart Vienna, marking an unresolved political stalemate as February 10 closes. The effort ends without a government, casting uncertainty over Austrian leadership and future policy steps.
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Vienna
Taafe
Meiringen Village Destroyed by Fire Fire Devastates Tourist Hub
Berge Feb 10 The village of Meiringen a major tourist resort was almost totally destroyed by fire. Local authorities report extensive damage and missing historical structures as residents assess the blaze and contact firefighting services.
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Berge
Meiringen
GOVERNOR Bishop Declines to Interfere in McGill Case
Gov Richard M Bishop refuses to commute Charles McGill's first degree murder sentence, stating two partial trials and defense by able counsel justify not interfering. He cites duty to society and laws, sending a formal letter to Allan Brinamada. Nears execution set for the 15th.
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Bishop
McGill
Cleveland
Allan T. Brinamade
Cleland
Charles McGill
Richard M. Bisner
Geneva Awards Faces Senate Committee Delay And Debate
A large audience of gentlemen watched the Senate Judiciary Committee discuss the Geneva award bill but no action was taken. The panel postponed the decision until Wednesday as supporters claim stronger sentiment among senators, while outsiders fear reversal. The meeting also covered a test vote on repealing the jurors oath and Federal Supervisor law and sugar tariff timing, with party lines shaping outcomes. Gov J C Brown of the Texas Pacific Rail road is seriously ill in a city boarding house.
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Wasuincroy
United States
Senate
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Friends of the House
Senate Committee
House
J. C. Brown
Texas Pacific Railroad
Pulaski, Tenn
British American cattle trade rides on cautious signals
Feb 10 Liverpool reports the Istrian arriving with American cattle admitted without delay. Britain denies New York style ban after February 18 and hints no trade interference unless disease is found. Privy Council order revokes US-related article, enabling American cattle landing at ports in Britain after March 3 1879.
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Liverpook
Boston
New York
United States
Mersey Dock Board
Election to Fill Michigan Senate Vacancy in February
An election is set for February 18 to fill the Michigan Senate seat after Senator Christiancy resigns effective noon today. Gov Cresswell will receive the resignation with official notice to the Legislature this evening, declaring the office vacant. Chandler is favored to win despite Bagley supporters active.
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Dernort
Mica
Christiancy
Chandler
Bagley
Detroit
Mich
Lansing
J. P. Christiancy
Michigan
Cresswell
Senate actions and petitions on state affairs and pensions
Temperance petitions from Summit Williams Preble and Delaware counties totaling 475 signatures. Guard company petitions for xturgeancy and transportation while in camp. Fees and Salaries committee proposes amendments to member salary and mileage. Debates on adjournment and reports on furniture sales. Greene County remonstrance against concurrent probate jurisdiction in misdemeanors. Gas quality inquiry for state penitentiary and gas supply terms for State House. Water works contract considered for second class cities. Pension increase proposal for soldiers who lost limbs referred to judiciary. Adjourned.
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Williams
Preble
Delaware
Ohio National Guard
Cowgill
Adjutant General
Dodds
Green
Greene County
Probate Court
Joy
Committee On Penitentiary
Curtiss
Columbus Gas Company
State House
Clough
House
Senate
Steedman
Congress
Committee On Judiciary
Financial difficulties force local grocer's asset assignment
Michael Shehan, longtime local grocer, made an assignment for the benefit of his creditors to H. J. Daniels on February 10. People expect creditors will not suffer much loss, if any, from the arrangement.
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Michael Shehan
H. J. Daniels
Mint Director Sentenced in France for Embezzlement
Bordeaux reports M Delbecque, director of the French Mint, sentenced to six years in prison and a 125,000 franc fine for embezzling 1,400,000 francs in bullion lodged by the Rothschilds. He replaced bullion with galvanized copper bars. Paris notes Father Hyacinthe Loyson’s Old Catholic Church opened in the former Folies Montholon building with expected attendance by Protestant bishops not realized.
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M. Delbecque
Rothschilds
Delbecque
Father Hyacinthe
Paris
Father Hyacinthe Loyson
Folies Montholon
Father Loyson
Moray
Burglars Roderick and Bush Sentenced in Ellettsville Theft
Sheriff Alexander of Monroe County announced that Roderick and Bush were sentenced to four and three years respectively for the Harris store burglary at Ellettsville. The criminals used fire and a dog to guard the scene, stole a horse to transport loot, and were imprisoned within three weeks of the crime.
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Alexander
Monroe County
Roderick
Bush
Jeffersonville
Harris
Ellettsville
Plague and Epidemics Report Spread Across Regions
Advices from the interior state warn of general unhealthiness and epidemic susceptibility. Reports cite typhus and smallpox rising in Tver, Sibernian plague in a village, cattle plague near Ekaterinoslav spreading to 27 localities with half of 2000 head dead, smallpox mortality at Orsk, and plague at Rostov. Cossacks frozen to death on the Volga banks. Greek government confirms a plague outbreak near Kavola in the Aegean. Plague bodies reportedly unburied at Astrachan, with corpses strewn across eight versts in Enostajewsker district.
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Orsk
Tambov
Rostov
Wetlianka
Volga
Beruix
Kavola
Aegean Sea
St. Puterspore
the Golos
Astrachan
Enostajewsker
Week in Congress Defeat of Conkling Redefines Senate Power
Special correspondence from the Cincinnati Gazette notes a historic week in Washington as the Senate breaks with its long standing practice of yielding to individual senators. The Merritt confirmation mattered little. Conkling’s defeat shows the executive will prevail, preventing the retention of Collector Arthur. Continued on tenth pages.
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The
Cincinnati Gazette
Wasuixeton
Mr. Conkling
Senate
Merritt
Conkling
Arthur
Local Merchant McClintock Makes Assignment in Muncie Inn
John L. McClintock a longtime Muncie merchant filed an assignment today. Assets are listed at 25000 dollars with liabilities notably smaller, reflecting a favorable balance for creditors and liquidation prospects in the Inn district.
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Muncie, Inn
John L. McClintock
Assignment of a Farmer in Probate Court
Mr. Isaac Fluckey a farmer of this county made an assignment in the Probate Court of all his property to Jas Olds for the benefit of his creditors. Assets about 300 dollars.
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Isaac Fluckey
Jas. Olds
Alabama resolves urged to protect cities from debt suits
Gov. Talbot sent to the Legislature resolutions adopted January 20 by the Alabama General Assembly and sent to Congress and to all Governors. The resolutions claim municipal corporations are integral parts of the body politic and seek legislation to shield them from suits to recover debts. Talbot dissented from the doctrine and referred the matter to the Committee on Federal Relations without debate.
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Alabama General Assembly
Congress
Grov. Talbot
Hey
Committee
Produce firm Oliver Gibbs & Co Suspended in Montreal
Montreal February 10. The produce firm of Oliver Gibbs & Co has suspended operations. Liabilities will probably reach one hundred thousand dollars.
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Montreal
Oliver, Gibbs & Co
Osborn Chase & Swayne Manufacturing Co. Fails in Toreno
Toreno February 10 The Osborn Chase and Swayne Manufacturing Co. of this city failed today with reported liabilities of 100000 dollars and assets as yet unknown.
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Osborn, Chase & Swayne Manufacturing Co
Peace Treaty Declares Russo Turkish Relations Reopened
A Constantinople dispatch reports the definitive treaty between Russia and Turkey declares peace and cordial relations to be re established. The accord follows ongoing negotiations and signals a restoration of normal diplomatic ties between the two powers.
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Constantinople
Ussia
Turkey
Seward inquiry hears Shanghai firm praise
A Shanghai firm member testified Seward was widely regarded and his consulate work praised. Prosecution objections sparked a heated clash with Chairman Springer as Seward’s counsel accused the committee of admitting weak evidence, prompting demands for a retraction.
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Washington
Seward
Shanghai
Springer
Ries
Lawsuit Opens Over Purifier Patent Infringement
In St Louis on February 10 the American Middlings Purifier Company filed suit in U S Circuit Court alleging patent infringement by several large mills. The action also targets Minnesota firms and affects numerous millers nationwide. Judges Nelson Dillon Treat will preside with a weeklong schedule. Counsel include Mason Judson Cole Harding for the plaintiffs and millers’ attorneys.
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St. Louis
Minnesota
Dillon
Rodney Mason
Washington
H. Blake
New York
Chester Krum
Fred. N. Judson
Missouri Millers
M. C. Cole
Millers
George Harding
Philadelphia
National Millers’ Association
Louisville Preachers Rally Against Sabbath Breaking in City
In Louisville Kentucky on February 10 a gathering of pastors and numerous Christians condemned Sunday amusements and adopted steps aimed at curbing Sabbath breaking.
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Louisville
Fort Larned Reservation Settlement Memorial Adopted
A Topeka dispatch reports the House adopted a resolution memorializing Congress to open Fort Larned reservation in Kansas for settlement. The measure was introduced and laid over under the rules, awaiting further action.
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St. Louis
Topeka
Kas
House
Congress
Fort Larned Reservation
Committee to continue inquiry into alleged election fraud charges
A committee will dismiss the current inquiry into fraudulent transactions from the late U S Senate race under the original resolution but will continue to investigate any written charges signed by the claimant with names and specifics. All charges must be reported to the House before the 20th.
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United States
House
Sheriff Williams Sentenced for Election Perjury in Pa
A Pennsylvania report says Sheriff G A Williams, convicted at the December term for perjury in his oath of office and using money for election purposes, was sentenced to twenty five months in the penitentiary and fined $300. The Seventh Ward Election Board members, found guilty of box stuffing and illegal returns, had their sentence withheld pending a motion for a new trial.
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Pitrsour
Evening Chronicle
G. A. Williams
Williams
Seventh Ward Election Board
Belleville Treasurer Sieber Defaulter in $30,000
Advices from Belleville Illinois report Geo W Sieber treasurer of St Clair County is a defaulter for about $30 000. His assets total around $15 000 and the remainder is expected to be covered by his bondsmen among Bellevilles wealthiest citizens. No legal action had been started yet.
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St. Louis
Belleville
Geo. W. Sieber
St. Clair County
Sieber
Triple Murder Inspires Courtroom Shock in Troy
G F Simmons, enraged by his wife’s elopement, killed his three children then took his own life, leaving a brutal scene in Troy. The tragedy follows a domestic crisis as investigators probe motive and full details emerge.
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Troy
G. F. Simmons
Fatal stabbing in drunken saloon quarrel in Indianapolis
Early morning fight at Greenert's saloon ends with Patrick Breen mortally wounding William Goul with a pocket knife. Goul dies after hours of pain. Breen claims Goul began the quarrel and followed him out, the knife pierced the lung after passing through an overcoat. Both men about twenty two. Breen to be arraigned.
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Patrick Breen
William Goul
Greenert
Breen
Goul
Gaul
Bee Line
Shea
Capt
Forbes
Indian Scout Returns with 450 Kiowas Comanches and Apaches
From Fort Sill Indian Territory Major Wilcox and his command return from a scout, bringing 450 Kiowas Comanches and Apaches. Two hundred remain in charge of Captain Nolan. The group is reported as peaceably disposed. In Council Bluffs, seven surviving Cheyenne ducks were captured near Fort Robinson after fierce resistance and are to be moved to Fort Leavenworth for trial for Kansas white settler murders, with fourteen women and children in the party.
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Fort Sill
Indian Territory
Wilcox
Nolan
Curcaco
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Fort Robinson
Neb
Ft. Leavenworth
Kansas
Sumter judge found guilty of official misconduct
Charveston Feb 10 Judge Samuel Lee colored Republican reader recently named Postmaster of Sumter was tried and found guilty of official misconduct while serving as Probate Court judge. Lee could not be found but appeared with counsel.
Senator Johnston of Virginia Is Alarmingly Ill
New York February 10 A Washington special reports Virginia Senator Johnston is alarmingly ill and his family has been telegraphed for.
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New York
Washington
Senator Johnston
Virginia
After Forty Years Barnett Cured of Catarrh by Modern Method
David Barnett of Camden Ohio aged eighty eight testifies to forty years of catarrh ending with Dr Aborn's treatment at 215 West Fourth Street Cincinnati after two months of care. He notes his age and long residence while urging public faith in the method.
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West Fourth Street
Cincinnati
Camden. C
David Barnett
Public access hours and mail request note
Hours listed from 10 a m to 3 p m with Sunday 9 to lam. and instruction that publications mailed upon receipt of address and una cent stamp fell off.
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