Lumber Merchants Weigh Move From Indianapolis to Cincinnati
Special Dispatch reports George D. Emory, a top Indianapolis lumber dealer, planning to close his local business in a year and move to Cincinnati due to walnut scarcity and cheaper supply there. Gen. A D Streight rejects relocation though notes profit declines from railroad pricing shifts.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Indianapols
George D. Emory
Cincinnati
Indiana
Kansas City
Virginia
Missouri
Indiananapolis
South
A. D. Streight
West
Mississippi
Indianapolis
Admitting They Had No Cause for Striking English Paupers
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gasette reports Mr. W C DePauw claims English paupers sent from London by the Charity Commissioners urged by deceit joined the DePauw American Plate Glass Works strike in New Albany. He says he spent over 3000 dollars to recruit them from Europe, none receiving pay. The strike, led by a few, is denounced by most participants as unjustified with sober skilled men only to be hired henceforth.
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Cincinnati Gasette
New Albany
W. C. DePauw
DePauw
England
Charity Commissioners
London
Europe
Joseph Kehler
Spperker
Gen. Browne
Congress
Wayne County
Indignation Over City Council Action Sparks Protest
Jeffersonville residents express great excitement and indignation over the City Council’s move to pass a purchase order without apparent authority. A meeting is urged to halt what witnesses call an improper transaction and seek redress.
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Tinakamatt
Ravel
Jeffersonville
Monroe Doctrine Moves Stir U S Naval Posts Isthmus
Washington dispatch reports orders by the Navy to occupy stations on the Bay of Chiriqui and Gulf of Duke on the Isthmus, claimed as coaling stations but viewed as preparation for enforcing the Monroe Doctrine amid sectional strains. The debate includes pooling critiques and a $25,000 appropriation for the act through June 30, 1881.
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Ecenay
Henderson
Yeas
Ros
McLane
Deusier
Oneill
Waite
Townsend Ohio
Thomas Turner
Acklen
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House
Senate Judiciary Committee Adverse Report on Court Officers Fees
The Senate Judiciary Committee reports against the House resolution for a joint committee to investigate compensation of District Attorneys Clerks and Marshals. It notes fees system since 1841 and favors possible fixed Treasury pay, urging no broader inquiry into all courts.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Davis
Illinois
Gov. Young
United States
Treasury
House of Congress
Lmw
Particuar
Senate
House of Representatives
Acklen Inquiry Driven By House Foreign Affairs Panel
The House Foreign Affairs Committee resumed work on Acklen of Louisiana with a full testimony record in hand. Members see newspapers’ claims as substantially true, and Acklen’s explanation for submitting a spurious report deemed incorrect. A sub committee was formed to draft a factual report, with Rice and York noted among members, and will present to the full committee next Tuesday.
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Cincinnati Gazette
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Acklen
Louisiana
Republ
Rice
Massachusetts
York
Regular North Carolina RNC selection follows old custom
Report from Washinartoy dated February 13 notes arriving Republicans confirm the Shermandele choice in Chicago was not only late but aligned with longstanding party practice. The dispatch suggests factional patience and adherence to tradition in the nomination process.
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North Carolina
Cincinnati Gazette
Washinartoy
Republican Organization of
Shermandeles
Chicago
Inter-State Commerce Committee Adopts Henderson Substitute Bill
The Inter-State Commerce Committee adopted Representative Hendersons bill as a substitute for another measure. It provides for a board of guardians with specified duties similar to those in the original bill, replacing the previous proposal and advancing the legislative process.
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Washington
Inter-State Commerce Committee
Henderson
Peancender Gevere
Goses Manioners
Romer
Speaker Randall Denies Promising to Favor Suspension on Soldier Bounties
Wasitixeton February 13. Speaker Randall, when questioned this morning, denied any promise or encouragement to recognize an individual member to move a Suspension of the rules for passing a bill to equalize the bounties of soldiers and sailors who served in the late war.
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Wasitixeton
Randall
Finley
Waterlox
Cabinet Discusses 3 Percent Refunding Bond Bill
Washington February 13 Cabinet members debated the 3 percent refunding bill reported by the Ways and Means Committee. A key concern was whether bonds would sell at par while some believed national credit would ensure sale of 84 percent bonds. The group agreed to proceed if Congress passes the measure.
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Washington
Ways and Means
Congress
Senate to vote on Ingalls case Monday next
The Senate Committee will vote on the Ingalls case on Monday. The District of Columbia committee approved a 667000 dollar appropriation to finish the Washington monument shaft, with a report due Monday. The Exodus Committee heard long but largely cumulative testimony on emigrants in Indiana and North Carolina and on Republican involvement.
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Ingalls
Committee On the
District of Columbia
Washington Monument
Indiana
North Carolina
Casualties Through a Bridge
Dayton Ohio February 13. A westbound freight train on the Dayton & Southeastern Railroad plunged into Paint Creek after a bridge washed away by recent rains. Engineer Mike Conners and fireman Frank Knecht, both Dayton men, were killed instantly.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Dayton
Dayton & Southeastern Railroad
Paint Creek
Chillicothe
Mike Conners
Frank Knecht
Need for Laborers Drives Immigrant Influx Across the Nation
Dispatch from Greencastle reports a wide labor shortage amid record wheat acreage and rising farm activity. Farmers warn of insufficient workers to tend crops. immigrants and blacks are urged to come, with examples of workers paid higher wages in quarry work and towns preparing for spring settlement. No Republicans summoned yet.
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Greencastx, Inc
Gazette
Lewman
Senate
St. Louis
Dilion
Washington
Interior Towns Rapidly Building Telephone Network
Citizens across Dayton and surrounding villages push to install telephones for business. Lines from Carlisle Station to Germantown and from Camden to Hamilton aim to connect Miamisburg, Farmersville, Winchester, Rohrers Mills, and Eaton. Plans also include a Dayton to Eaton route via the D and W turnpike and links to Somerville and Camden.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Dayrrtoy
Phillips
Carlisle
Germantown
Miamisburg
Farmersville
Wiskeeperareen Verth
G. F
Winchester
Preble County
Rohrer’s Mills
Camden
Hamilton
Somerville
Colinaville
Eaton
Dayton
Sharpsburg
Wolingy
Compositors Strike Over Marking Paper Price
Br. Peru Feb 13 compositors on marking papers push for 3736 cents per 1000 ems while current price stands at 34 cents. They refuse the demand so work proceeds with limited force and temporary help. Permanent posts are offered to seasoned workers from other cities.
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Peru
Chis Elise Scuck
Plain Talking From Don On Ballot Nomination Prospects
Washington dispatch reports Senator Cameron urging support for the strongest electability candidate for Grant’s nomination, with conditions. He states Grant’s name won’t be pressed unless first-ballot nomination is viable and electable, and notes opposition to Blaine while praising others and urging unity in a close district race.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Cameron
Gen. Grant
Harrisburg
Grant
PaMbe
Biokindete Dwe Mea Maong Cas
Blaine
Tilden Health Rumors Mirror 19th Century Speculation
New York dispatch notes persistent chatter about Samuel J. Tilden’s health as a factor in a possible presidential nomination. Observers describe his frail appearance yet steady demeanor, while insiders discuss political alliances, including Horatio Seymour and Justice Stephen Field, shaping potential ticket outcomes.
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Cincinnati Gazelle
New York
Samuel J.tilden
Mr. Tilden
Gramercy Park Statesman
Tilden
Fourth Avenue
Clarendon Hotel
Mr. Bilden
Samuel
Horatio Seymour
Seymour
John Kelly
Justice Field
California
Field
Clarkson N. Potter
Church
Bayard
Hendricks
David Davis
Illinois
Canvass shows Blaine leading GOP in Pennsylvania
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gasette reports a PA Republican canvass of 2,600 county and township committee members. Of 267 responses Blaine leads with 216 votes, Grant 40, Sherman 3, Washburne 3, Conkling 2, Cameron 1, Edmunds unseen. Third term criticized. many unsigned letters.
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Cincinnati Gasette
New York
Pennsylvania
The
Tribune
Blaine
Grant
Sherman
Washburne
Conkling
Cameron
Edmunds
Ohanaese
le County
Gen. Grant
Gen Tom Bennett withdraws from Richmond district race
Gen Tom Bennett mayor of Richmond announces he declines the Congressional bid in the Richmond Indiana district. He cites Gov Browne seeking a third term and suggests other districts may offer better chances, ending his campaign prospects.
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Tom Bennett
Richmond
Ind
Cincinnati Gazette
Richmond, Inc
Browne
Washburne Declares No Presidential Candidacy
In Curcago on Feb 13 the Chicago Inter Ocean prints a double lede editorial stating E B Washburne will not be a presidential candidate under any circumstances. He backs Gen Grant unequivocally and criticizes a letter suggesting he seeks Illinois governorship as unwise.
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Illinois
Utica convention may favor Grant amid New York machine control
A Republican Congressman from Central New York says the Utica convention will likely back Grant, controlled by the New York political machine led by Senator Conkling. He notes opposition exists but argues open revolt is unlikely and party managers will dictate the outcome, despite some calls for a tide against the machine.
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Utica
New York
Grant
Conkling
New York State
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Hayes
Civil Service
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Civil Service Order
Workingmen Press For Chinese Expulsion In San Francisco
In San Francisco on February 13 workers visited minor manufacturers and awaited replies. President Stanford urged adherence to the law while Selby Smelting Works defied it, calling the law unconstitutional. The Assembly passed and the Governor signed the related bill, prompting cheers at the sandlot and plans for another parade.
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San Francisco
Stanford
Centralific
O-Day
Selby Smelting Works
United States
Maine Fusionist Officer Arraigned on Larceny Charge
John Henson a Fusion party official and governor staff member was arraigned before Judge True in Avédind Michigan on a charge of stealing the manuacr tabulation of legislative returns from E C Moody dated January 29 1880. The indictment also cites inciting others to commit the crime. Witnesses testified for the government as defense counsel sought discharge. The judge ordered bail for the April term of the Superior Court.
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John Henson
Jt Fusion
Smith
True
E. C. Moody
Grant to Mexico Sails From Havana in Steamer City of Alexandria
Gen Grant and party sail for Vera Cruz on the City of Alexandria. Authorities who greeted him accompany them to the steamer. They spent a day at Las Canas plantation and then left last night. An accompanying fireman was wounded in a railway accident on an embankment, delaying arrivals until next train.
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Grant
Cuba
Mexico
Havana
Marine News Yed IR A West End Lone Names
A fragment from a maritime column references Yed IR A West nautical topics, noting Abyerinis and Liver in terse notes. The readable text points to regional shipping or vessel updates with unnamed specifics.
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Abyerinis
Monument planned for Prince Louis Napoleon in Westminster Abbey
Loxpour reports plans to erect a monument to Prince Louis Napoleon in Westminster Abbey. Loypoy notes parliamentary figure Calthurst denied Reform Club admission. Constantinople reports France asking Britain to propose a Greek frontier settlement by a special commission. Berlin dispatch cites Lasker touring the United States. Avexanonata recounts a Tan tah railway collision injuring many and killing one engineer.
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Prince Louis Napoleon
Westminster Abbey
Constantinople
France
England
Special Commission
London
Berlin
Herr Lasker
United States
Avexanonata
Tantah
Iran
Sues
Consolidation of L and N with Georgia lines aims at through bills
Louisville February 13. A five year contract between the Louisville and Nashville and the Georgia and Georgia Central railroads sparks intense excitement. The alliance plans through bills from St. Louis to New York and Liverpool and from Louisville to the same points. The combination seeks to capture eastern grain traffic from Chicago and western business by using southern routes and Savannah steamers, offering cheaper ocean freights than rail or lake rates.
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Louisville & Nashville
Georgia and
Georgia Central
Newcomb
Atlanta
Wm. M.woolley
Gen. Alexander
Georgia Railroad
St. Louis
New York
Liverpool
Nashville
Engarses
Chicago
Savannah
AID TO IRELAND Relocation of Herald Relief Committee
The Herald lists Col King Harmon Mr Shaw M P Prof Baldwin and Cardinal See as Irish Relief Fund committee members. The Cardinal initially declined but now agrees to serve. Mr Parnell also declined at first but may reconsider. The paper urges Parnell to join and notes American support including a $5 subscription drive and grain flour aid to starving Ireland.
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Herald
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Col
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Shaw
Baldwin
See
Parnell
Morning Herald
Vince Penne
Starv
Ireland
Steamer Fawn Strikes Bridge in Nashville Accident
In Nashville on February 13 the steamer Fawn heavily loaded collided with a bridge during nighttime operation. The incident caused damage to the vessel and bridge structure and prompted local authorities to inspect the scene for safety and liability implications.
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Nashville. Tenn
Fawn
Dohuentey
Catarah Throat and Long Affections Speedup Unread
Aborn Institute located at B11S West Fourth Street is noted in sparse readable fragments with unclear references to Catarah Throat and Long Affections. Limited text suggests a brief public notice or classified item.
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