Steamboat Subsidy Debates and Mississippi Improvements
Washington dispatches report the Senate Commerce Committee denying steamship subsidy arguments, the Portland Dallas and Salt Lake subsidy proposal failing by a strict vote, and tariff changes including melada at twenty-five percent. The House Commerce panel advances the Mississippi mouth of the river project with Capt. Eads as superintendent, while Union Pacific settlement talks progress and Oklahoma statehood debates spark party feuds over habeas corpus and poll taxes.
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Mississippi
House Committee On Commerce
Ell River
Ted
Senate
Capt. Eads
Gen. Beauregar
New Ori Ton
Eads
Rade
Beauregard
New Orleans
St. Puisige Canal
Union Pacific Railway
Union Pacific Railroad
Congress
Reconstruction Era Voting Rights and Election Powers Act
The excerpt outlines penalties for intimidation and illegal acts affecting voting rights, including fines up to 3 000 dollars and imprisonment up to two years. It describes district court and federal jurisdiction, election supervisor duties, deputy appointments, and provisions for ballot preservation and suspension of habeas corpus in rebellion scenarios.
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District Courts
United States
Circuit Courts
Congress
Relief of Grasshoppers Ravaging Western Frontiers
War Department orders enrollment of inhabitants and eligible dependents for grasshopper relief as Congress funded. Enrollment to include under twelve and those with resources converted to food. details of claims and eligibility outlined. Also reports Centennial Exposition appropriations and various government appointments and currency printing debates.
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Washington
War Department
Act of Congress
Platte
Missouri
Dakota
Evening caucus ends after midnight amid heated debate
A legislative meeting extended past midnight as members debated a bill. Several attendees left caucus before a conclusion was reached while proponents and opponents argued the measure, described as potentially injurious to certain parties.
How the bill to arrest King passed in Pacific Mail inquiry
A bill to make the arrest of Post Master King possible was moved through the House by Speaker Blaine under pressure. Judge Wilson sought referral to a committee but was denied. Dawes then introduced the bill, and it passed as Dawes spoke on the warrant. Whiting and Dillon plan to testify, with Dillon expected tomorrow about the subsidy bill roster.
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Boceial
Cincinnati Gasett Wasmaray
Senate Committee On Commerce
Conkling
Commerce Committee
Peronerigt Ring
Treasury Department
Secretary of the Treasury
Y of the Treasury
Treasury
Senate
House
Smith
Virginia
Ion
Whiteley
Peg Helen Srigganr
Blaine
Mae Ir
King
Pacific Mail
Wm. 8
Wilson
Indiana
Blaine Still
Merriam
N. Y
Blaine Tepass Rae
Dawes
Whiting
Dillon
A. King
Ordway
Hhe
Paris
General de Cissey
MacMahon
M. Mo
M. Bardoux
M. Brisson
M. Waddington
Ies
M. Vautrain
United States
Duke de Cazes
Marshal MacMahon
de Cissey
Assembly
Eee
M. Gambetta
M. Chambaud D’la Tour
Interior
Rumored Sacrifice of Pacific Mail Property in San Francisco
In San Francisco on February 12 rumors claim Pacific Mail property sale is real and would be the city's greatest real estate sacrifice. The 1650 lots span four blocks with water frontage and a premier wharf, Oriental warehouses, coal yard, railroad, and hoisting works. Experts doubt absorption by Central Pacific. officials say details are unconfirmed and the matter remains unsettled.
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San Francisco
Pacific Mail
Townsend Street
Oriental
Haggin & Levis
Co I
Central Pacific Company
Ynton Et
Central Pacific
Two Icy Ground Triggers Accidents and Losses
In Lancasine, Mrs. Shannon dislocated a shoulder after slipping on an icy sidewalk and Walker broke two fingers in a similar fall. A Shoeffers straw stack collapsed smothering three head of cattle. In Lawrenceburg, Thomas Freeman struck his head on ice and is mentally deranged, while Louis Smith, a butcher, was badly injured in a wagon accident.
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The
Cincinnati Gazette
Lancasisn
Robert Shannon
Walker
Frederick Shoeffer
Lawrencesune
Thomas Freeman
Louis Smith
Jail Delivery Testimony and Murder Suspects Reported
In Louis, on Feb 12, G A Taylor testified about jail escape plans involving counterfeiters. In Omahan, Will Randall and Willard Horst were arrested for suspicion in the murder of Mrs Kleinberg after bloody tracks matched shoes found at Randall’s. In Florence, Arizona Territory, the Notorious Bender tale continues with capture near Silver City for identification. The Boy Murderer case in Boston reads of a death sentence pending after a court decision.
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Louis
St. Louis
United States
Clark
G. A. Taylor
Oman
Will Randalla ——S
Nanaes Walenhorst
San Francisco
Florence
Arizona Territory
Kansas
Bender
Western
New Mexico
Silver City
New Mex
E. Bostox
Sun
Defeat of Senate Bill Dominates French Assembly Session
Paris dispatch reports the Assembly defeated the Senate bill after a long debate. Amendments redefined electors and eligibility, with Brisson and Gambetta among speakers. Wimpffen's suit against Casagnac opened, Ducrot testifying on retreat and Mezieres.
Unclear Imperial Succession Fears Amid Court Rumors
Reports from Suanouat on February 12 indicate uncertainty over the imperial succession as Prince Jhun’s son is named Kwang Sew, with possible disruptions. Empress A Lon Te’s death by action is unfounded though she is said to be enceinte, and a son would be the rightful heir with a regency by the Empress mother and dowager. Dublin dispatch notes Home Rule supporters seek formal assent in Parliament. A decree calls 70,000 troops for Cuba service, with exemptions via payment. the government has advanced 100,000,000 reals.
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Suanouat
Jhun
Kwang Sew
A-Lon-Te
Maparo
Cuba
Ofoan
Deaths and bans stain February dispatches
An American theatrical manager Edward K died yesterday after an accidental poisoning. In Frankfort the Ultramontane leader is reported dead. Reports note a council in Bertis moved to prohibit importation of American potatoes.
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London
Edward K
Frankfort
Bertis
Aera Council
Oaan
Debate on Amnesty to Manitoba Rebels
In the House of Commons last night the debate over amnesty for Manitoba rebels continued, with MPs weighing potential pardons and political implications amid ongoing tensions. The session highlighted divisions over policy, timing, and national unity.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
North-west troubles lingered to early morning
The unrest extended into the night as tensions persisted until 3 o'clock this morning, when the House finally rose.
Fatal Accident and Vincennes University Report Highlights
A boy was thrown from a wagon in front of his home in Indianapolis after horses bolted. Vincennes University reported eighty students enrolled, with sixty one average daily attendance. Snow blocked trains across multiple lines, delaying service by several hours as crews worked to clear drifts and rescue stalled engines.
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Indianapolis
Lip
Roland T
Yandes Street
Cheetle
Aie
Vincennes University
L.hig
H. R. Glase
Wise Ray Pitts
Prominent Madison Merchant Dies of Ipaeia Fever
William Wells a leading Madison merchant since 1836 died this morning of ipaemia fever. Judge Walker gave a lecture on Part ne at a Commercial Solleeas the evening. Union meetings of three lodges of Good Templars held at Silver Spray Hall last night with entertaining exercises. Dr. Kleberg of Louisville preached at the Jewish Temple this evening.
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Madison, Inc
William Wells
Walker
Solleas
Lodges of Good Templars
Kleberg
Louisville
Robbery arrests and theft reported in local area
Joseph Stonerock and William Burger were arrested by Marshal Tolbert on charges of robbing farmer William Tayner near the city at a Canal street saloon. Mayor Miller presides examination while an unknown tramp stole a watch chain from a nearby house and escaped. pursuit failed. Snowfall improves conditions for Leighing activities.
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Joseph Stonerock
William Burger
Snortay
Marshal Tolbert
William Tayner
Canal Street
Miller
Leighing
The Weather at Eaton Special Dispatch
The Weather at Eaton reports a delayed train near Camden. A locomotive from Hamilton assisted the engine amid falling snow and slippery rails. Everything movable is pressed into service to keep operations going.
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Eaton
The
Cincinnati Gazette
Camden
Ilton
Worley Injured In Fall At Watering Place
Washington D. C. February 12. Mr C B Worley, a young gentleman of the place, was kicked and fell near the water yesterday breaking his jaw and causing serious wounds The Rev A O Herst gave his first lecture on electricity at the school-house tonight in the evening.
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Washington D. H
C. B. Worley
A. O. Herst
De Koven Protest Notes Against Ritualist Election
Members of the late Diocesan Convention issue a memorial protesting the election of De Koven. They cite doubtful faith, potential disruption to church order, and procedural concerns about the election citing canons and authority.
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Cuicano
Mae Cme
Roel
Seppiebanien
Ace
de Koven
Fire at Hartford destroys Wa lter fancy store and spreads to nearby buildings
Fire at Walter Hartford region damages W M Miller fancy dealer on Main Street. Fire spread to Storrs Building and other structures due to hydrant shortage. Total loss estimated near $250 000 with Ives firm incurring about $100 000. Insurance figures include about $85 000 for other parties.
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Hartford
Corn
Haarroap
W. M. Miller
Main Street
Walter
Storrs
Wis
Emai
Ives
Inmibanon
Chicago Journals Indicted for Publishing Lotteries
Omicaco reports a Grand Jury has indicted Chicago business managers over advertisements tied to events and prizes deemed not lotteries. The indictments dispute whether the notices described as lotteries violated state gambling laws.
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Chicago
Omicaco
Rev. Thomas A. Jaggar Likely Bishopric Appointment
The Rev. Thomas A. Jaggar rector of Trinity church is indicated as elected to a bishopric, following his acceptance. The text notes the election occurred on January 10, with Jaggar's name connected to the See of Obio, implying a confirmation of his clerical advancement.
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Jaggar
Thomas A. Jaggar
Tonere
On Trinity
Has Apes Has
Snocaneet Nea
Thera Obio
Arrival notices for steamers I linois Abyssinia and Italy
Qussystown reports the arrival of the steamer Illinois from Philadelphia on Feb 12. New York records the Abyssinia arriving from Liverpool on Feb 1 and the Italy from Liverpool also arriving in New York on Feb 12.
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Qussystown
Arrivad
Philadelphia
New York
Abyssinia
Liverpool
Italy
Power of Supplied With Blood Purifier Claim
An 18th or 19th century advertisement promotes a blood purifier that promises cleansing of skin, hair, and complexion with claims of removing sores pimples and other maladies. It asserts small doses cure chronic diseases lingering in lungs stomach skin bones flesh or nerves and vows to renovate the system. It targets readers with broad health guarantees and medical language of the era.
The World’s Cheapest and Best Medicine for Family Use
An advertisement touts Radway’s Relief as a universal remedy to cure inflammation fever earache and burns. It claims quick relief within hours for a range of ailments and asserts clinical efficacy through tested experience and medical assurances.
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House Committee On Appropriations
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Internal Revenue
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Bibel
M. de A
le Pays
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Lebrun
Galifet
Mezieres
Impffen
Rman
Emr
Dublin Irishman
SPAIK
Dominion OF Canada
Vigesanes University
Bie
Cincinnati
Fort Wayne
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad
Fort, Wayne
Toledo, Wabash & Western Railroad
Madison
Ind
Circleville Criminal News
Ometevilly
Radway
DR. Radway
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