Dewees forecasts Greenback balance in coming House
Washington reports Mr. Dewees, Greenback Executive Committee secretary, claims 18 to 22 Greenback Congressmen will join the next House. He says they will hold the balance of power, with 11 members formal, and 18 pledged to cooperate. A Greenback meeting is set for February 22, causing political stir.
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Washtington
Dewees
Greenbackers’ Executive Committee
Greenbackers
Greenback
Responsibility for a Called Session in Congress
Washington reports say Republicans will resist amendments to the legislative appropriation bill and push for an extra session, with Bayard leading opposition and Thurman backing a called session. Debate centers on precedence for the Chinese bill and revenue measures, signaling a likely failure of the overall legislative bill.
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Hale
Congress
House
Senate
Bayard
Thurman
Sargent
President assures no war on Arthur friends in letter
The President writes to Collector Merritt praising his confirmation and pledging no warfare on Gen. Arthur or his supporters. He promises protections for loyal Custom House employees and non-discriminatory appointments, and invites Republican leaders in New York City to share differences while serving the public.
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Washington
Merritt
Gen. Arthur
Custom House
Gen
Arthur
New York City
House Advances on Legislative Appropriation Bill
The House progressed on the appropriation bill, completing fifty four of eighty nine pages while skipping Justice Department items for later debate. Republicans may employ parliamentary tactics before finalizing amendments. The chamber also addressed Finley’s probe of the Public Printer’s office and proposed cutting forage funds for Printing office horses.
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Washington
House
Department of Justice
Finley
Public Printer’s Office
Printing Office
Southern Democrats Push for Higher Moonshine Crackdown Fund
Defrees administration commended as Finley pushed back moonshine interests. Southern lawmakers from whisky and tobacco districts seek to raise the $75,000 appropriation for Commissioner Raum to continue suppressing illicit traffic. Atkins and Durham praise Raum’s work while urging sufficient funds. Sugar bill likely postponed. Atkins may push legislative bill despite objections to appropriations.
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Defrees
Finley
Raum
Atkins
Durham
Treasury redeems eighty eighth call for bonds worth twenty million
Washington February 12 The eighty eighth call for redemption of 520 bonds is issued by the Secretary of the Treasury totaling 20 000 000 dollars. Interest ends May 12 The description lists coupon bonds dated July 1 1867 with various denominations and serial ranges plus registered bonds redeemable after July 1 1872 worth 10 000 000 dollars.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Government actions and appointments announced in report
Since yesterday's report subscriptions to the four percent loan total $6,501,750. Governor Pinchback accepts the office of Revenue Agent for the Louisiana District. The President nominates William Butler to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, succeeding Cadwalader. Republican Senators in caucus press Edmunds' amendment to prohibit payment of disloyal claims.
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Washington
Pinchback
Louisiana
Wm. Butler
United States
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Cadawalader
Edmunds
How It Is Being Investigated The Gentlemen Exchange Courtesies
Jeffersonville Feb 12 In the Prison Investigating Committee Mr Carter told Mr Willard he testified squarely contrary to Carter’s expectations Willard accused Carter of lying and Willard called Carter a liar repeatedly before guards separated them The incident reveals Democratic factional strife in Clark County and a looming Kilkenny style feud in the investigation
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Floyd
Clark Exchange
Jeffersonville
Carter
Willard
Clark
Clark County
Kilkenny
Mystery death linked by canal dredge in Louisville
The New Albany Gazette reports, February 12, on the discovery of the body of Pack Mayhall of Louisville in the canal near where prominent lawyer Jeff Brown's body was found last year. Brown and Mayhall left a Ray's tobacco warehouse banquet on November 27, 1878, and disappeared. Brown reportedly carried $500. A policeman saw Brown and two men, intoxicated, near midnight on Main Street. Mrs. Brown suspects drugging and robbery before both men were pushed into the canal. The case remains deeply mysterious.
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New Axsany
Jeff. Brown
Louisville
Pack Mayhall
Brown
Mayhall
Ray
New Albany
Treasurer Blose Bond Rejected and New Treasurer Appointed
Special dispatch reports James I. Blose County Treasurer submitted a new bond signed by his father in law and several county gentlemen. The commissioners rejected the bond and declared the office vacant appointing Emmet V. Rhoads of St Paris to the position. Rhoads is described as capable and well known. Further, the books will be audited over several days to determine cash status. Also noted is a sale of the Pattie flouring mill for 1500 dollars to William Pattie, with Pattie planning to restart the business.
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David Straw
Emmet V. Rhoads
St. Paris
Rhoads
Fitch
Jackson
Clinton
Westboro
Sycamore
Martinsville
Clinton County
Joy
Senate
Johnston
Sabine
Owens
Licking County
Columbus Gas Company
Meuser
Hostetter
Norton
House
Bohl
Wright
Turner
Board of Fire Commissioners
Swaim
James Dun
Mary A. Kurman
Lewistown
Clough
Fisher
Coshocton County
Green
Jacob Haynes
Soldiers and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home
Boy Injured In Waymansville Sawmill Accident
A son of William Tabroke sustained a broken arm and jaw when hardware or machinery trapped him at noon today in a Waymansville sawmill south of the city. He is reported as recovering.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Waymansville
William Tabroke
Radical Militia Reorganization Bill Advances In Ohio Senate
The Senate considers a sweeping militia reform with Dempey’s plan to create the Ohio Volunteer Militia, 149 infantry companies and eight cavalry and artillery units, global-like pay, and governor's authority for drafts. The session also reviews local option bills, courthouse staffing, and public notices.
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Committee On Military Affairs
Cowgill
Ohio National Guard
Curtiss
Senate
Cleveland
Dempey
Oll
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Neal
Green
Steedman
Congress
Reed
Southern Indiana Railroad Project Directors Elected
The Louisville New Albany & St. Louis Air Line Railway elected Edward Cummings James Buchanan Charles N Warren Bennett H Young G C Cannon John B Winsteadley Samuel Bayard Robert Bell and St John Boyle directors for one year. Bluford Wilson was named to fill a vacancy. Boyle was chosen president and George Lyman secretary treasurer. Work is set to resume to complete the line between New Albany and Huntingburg this year, a 35 mile route through coal fields.
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Cincinnati Gazette
New Albany, Inc
Louisville, New
New Albany
Huntingburg
Dubois County
Block and Cannel
Indiana
Ohio legislators visit Illinois Industrial University
A committee from the Ohio Legislature and Ohio State University board members toured Illinois Industrial University on Feb 12. Regent Dr J M Gregory welcomed them and they inspected the library cabinets and art gallery and watched calisthenics and military drills before departing at eleven that night.
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Messrs
Stokes
Carson
Richards
Krimmel
Tyler
Senate
State University
Flooding Hits Norwich as Rivers Burst Banks
The Shetucket and Yantic rivers overflowed after ice broke in a thaw, inundating the surrounding country. Tracks of the New London & Northern Railroad were buried under ice floes and ships and wharves were affected by the rising waters.
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Norwich
Shetucket
Yantic
New,London & Northern Railroad
Strike Paralysis Grips Liverpool Trade and Shipping
Reports from Inverroon on February 12 describe widespread strikes in Liverpool crippling commerce. Carters and carpenters join sailors in a labor stoppage, delaying ships and leaving grain vessels idle at Queenstown. Dock workers threaten to impede operations amid muster for arbitration.
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Carters
Queenstown
Africa
Cunard Company
Haskison Dock
Glasgow
Livermont
South Africa
Weston
London
Scarborough
Emperor William Opens Reichstag with Speech
Berlin February 12 Emperor William personally opened the Reichstag and praised suppressing socialist agitation while urging continued support for necessary measures. He abrogated article five of the Prague treaty and praised Austria relations and European peace efforts.
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Berlin
Reichstag
William
Prague
Austria
Germany
Russia
Schleswig
Amesty Bill Debated as Impeachment Demand Rises
Paris notes report the bureau discussing the amnesty bill, set for Thursday in the Chamber of Deputies. M. Rappel renews calls for impeachment of the De Broglie Ministry, which the final bill does not bar.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Rappel
de Broglie
Plague Fronts Across Europe Prompt Quarantine Steps
The report notes Astrachan free of plague with no cases for days. Roumania faces Russian complaints over quarantines and railway car lockdowns. The Czar bars Roumania from quarantining Russian soldiers from Turkey. Copenhagen votes urgency for plague precautions. Vienna plans Danube controls and Turkey measures. Varna and Bourgas disinfecting arrivals. Kalava reports plague free but typhus in Senikova.
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Roumania
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Austria
Germany
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Turkey
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Danube
Salina
Constantinoppe
Prince Lobanoff
Varna
Bourgas
Kalava
Senikova
Fez Governor Takes Refuge as Turmoil Rages in Morocco
A Tangier dispatch reports the Fez governor seeking sanctuary to escape rising crowds. The Sultan reportedly suffered a stroke of paralysis as anarchy spreads through the empire.
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Maprin
Tangier
Morocco
Fez
Admiralty announces fifteen ships carry troops to Cape Fleet
The Admiralty states fifteen ships, including trans Atlantic steamers Egypt, will carry troops and supplies to the Cape fleet. The report notes Lonon February 12 and describes the shipping movement as part of ongoing naval support.
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Lonon
Admiralty
Egypt
France Spain Russia England China and City names listed
France Spain Russia England China Olympus Palmyra and City of Paris appear as a sequence of country and place names. The passage reads like a catalog of geopolitical and historic site identifiers without a connected narrative or event.
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Spain
Russia
England
China
Olympus
Palmyra
City of
Paris
Cabinet reshuffle in the Austro-Hungarian ministry
Wrexxa reports a reconsolidated ministry with Stremayr as President of the Council and Count Taafe as Minister of the Interior. Prince Auersperg, the present Premier, and Minister Unger retire. The remaining ministers stay in place.
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Wrexxa
Stremayr
Count Taafe
Prince Auersperg
Unger
Princess Caroline Murat Dead and Bank of England Funds
Wednesday reports Princess Caroline widow of Prince Lucien Murat is dead while 72000 pounds balance has been placed in the Bank of England. Layard ill at Constantinople may return on furlough. Tariff talks on cotton and hops amid European tensions. Gen Todleben orders regiments toward Arab Tabia as powers seek to calm a looming collision. Germany Italy advise Roumania to evacuate Arab Tabia in effort to preserve European concert.
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Todleben
Arab Tabia
Germany
Italy
Roumania
Disappearance of Bloomington Barber Sparks Interest
Bloomington residents report concern over the sudden disappearance of David Warren who left town two weeks ago to visit Salem and Campbellsburg. Warren, owner of the South Side Barber Shop, left behind a wife and two children while friends confirm he has not been seen in the listed locations. No reason is known for his departure.
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Bloomington, Inc
David Warren
Bloomington
Salem
Campbellsburg
South Side
Vicar General Kundwig Stricken With Apoplexy
Milwaukee February 12 Vicar General Martin Kundwig was stricken with apoplexy during dinner. He is somewhat better this evening though small hopes remain for recovery.
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Milwaukee
Martin Kundwig
Crowning Triumph of Rescue From Grave of Long Illness
Samuel J. Mullen, weakened by a long disease, sought aid from Dr. Aborn at 215 West Fourth Street. After five years of affliction he found relief following a course of treatment, dropping from 150 to 95 pounds and regaining the ability to walk longer distances.
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Samuel J. Mullen
Dr. Aborn
West Fourth Street
Mullen Reveals Remarkable Recovery From Long illness
Mr Samuel J Mullen of Cincinnati, well known in the community, details his dramatic five year struggle with throat and lung disease. In two months he reports gaining thirty pounds and daily improvement in health blood and flesh under Dr Aborn care. His condition, once near the grave, shows striking progress and renewed vitality.
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Cincinnati
Public notice of health recovery with Dr Aborn treatment
A Cincinnati man ill for five years with catarrh and consumption details his decline to 95 pounds before applying to Dr Aborn in November. After two months of care he gains to 125 pounds, breathes freely, and expects permanent restoration. he cites Rev. Jos Chester's testimonial and local movement from Mt Healthy to Cincinnati.
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Hamilton County
Cincinnati
Mt. Healthy
Jos. Chester
Aborn
West Fourth Street
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