Lost Blunder Costs Democrats Big Victory for Republicans
Special dispatch from Washington reports two weeks of battles over the 21st rule in the House. Republicans win a key amendment led by Stephens and Warner while Robeson’s last minute strike-out move backfires, helping Democrats lose ground and ceding control to the Republicans. Greenbackers split, Garfield stalls, and the final outcome favors the Republicans after weeks of parliamentary maneuvers.
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Robeson
Smari
Cincinnati Gasetti Washinctox
Alexander H. Stephens
Blackburn
Conger
Stephens
Warner
Ohio
House
Eld
Frye
Our Indian Words volume by Hon. George W Manypenny
A Cincinnati dispatch notes the receipt of Our Indian Words by George W Manypenny. The 436 page royal octavo analyzes the history of U S Indian relations from the Pilgrims to after Major Thornburghs battle with the Utes, arguing for honorable government conduct and public awareness.
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Cincinnati
Gazella Washietoun
George W. Manypenny
Ohio
Indian Service
Robt. Clarke & Co
Thornburgh
The Oklahoma Scheme Opens Indian Territory to White Plunderers
Special dispatch from Washington reports the House Committee on Territories adopting by 4 to 2 the West Oklahoma bill. The measure creates courts with civil and criminal jurisdiction over whites and Indians in Indian Territory and plans division of lands into severalty after twenty years. Minorities expect a formal report opposing passage.
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Indian Territory
Committee On Territories
Cincinnati Gasette
Washington
House Committee On
Cannon
Utah
Frost
Franklin
Messrs
Missouri
Young
Ohio
Cravens
Arkansas
West Virginia
Muldrow
Mississippi
Aldrich
Ilinois
Fort Smith
Interior Lands Policy Sparks Indian Territory Settlement Debate
A proposed bill would allot 160 acres to every man woman and child and reserve the rest of the lands for sale with proceeds invested in government securities for tribal benefit. The measure aims to open Indian Territory to white settlement while Secretary Sherman reports favoring expansion of interior ports of entry to boost commerce and possibly abolish unused eastern ports.
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Indian Territory
Qedal
Cincinnati Gazette
Wasurxeton
Sherman
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Gov Young seeks general inquiry into federal courts
Special dispatches describe Gov. Young pressing for a broad inquiry beyond Cincinnati to Kentucky Tennessee Missouri Iowa and New York. Hearings are planned with Young to explain motives as he argues wider need. Cincinnati convention prospects and other political notes follow.
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Cincinnnati Gazette
Wasatinctox
Gov. Young
House
Judiciary Committee
Cincinnnati
Kentucky
Tennessee
Missouri
Iowa
New York
Postoffice Station D Established at Corryville
At Gov. Young's request the Postmaster General ordered the establishment of Postoffice Station D in Corryville within Cincinnati delivery to serve Mt. Auburn Clifton and Corryville.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Gazette
Washindton
Young
Corryville
Mt. Auburn
Clifton
Phi Kappa Psi Grand Arch Council closes session
The Grand Arch Council of Phi Kappa Psi ended its meeting in Washington with seventy five delegates attending from multiple chapters. A reception for the delegates drew about four hundred attendees.
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Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Grand Arch
Senate panel hears Freedmen's Bank solvency and failure details
Anson M. Sperry testifies the Freedmen's Bank grew deposits from 300000 in 1866 to 55000000 in 1874 and pinpoints failure to charter violation allowing risky real estate loans. Washington branches caused worst losses. Marshal Frederick Douglass notes limited insight during tenure.
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Washington
Senate Select Committee On the Freedmen's Bank
Anson M. Sperry
Frederick Douglass
Postmaster General Halts Star Route Mail Service
Washington February 1903 Postmaster General issues an order banning delivery of letters and money to suspect fraudsters linked to stock operations at 85 Broadway New York. A general order will cut star route mail service to once weekly starting March to curb expenses within current appropriations pending Congress action.
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Washington
Paler & No
Broadway
New York
Postoffice Tment
Exodus Investigation Hearings Wrap Up Testimony on North Carolina Emigrants
The Senate Exodus Committee finished examining Mr. Badger of North Carolina and A. B. Maynard of the Indianapolis Sentinel. They corroborated witnesses about the destitute emigrants in Indiana and their wish to return to North Carolina, alleging deception by Perry and no demand for labor in Indiana.
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Washington
Senate
Badger
North
Gay
North Carolina
A. B. Maynard
Indianapolis Sentinel
Indiana
Perry
Senate Rejects Gibson Nomination for Census Supervisor
The Senate voted strictly against Henry R Gibson to lead the Census for the Tenth District of Tennessee after a long debate. The session focused on the nomination, which was defeated along party lines. National Educational Association held its meeting yesterday with officials and representatives present from several states. A committee of ten was formed to plan the modernization of directors of the National Tasopors, to report at the July meeting. Members include Bicknell Massachusetts Wilson D Cola Wickersham Pennsylvania Ha rinagi Mage Mannchaseachosota Tarball Nolan n Cont Smart 1 Georgia Orr.
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Senate
Henry R Gibson
Tednessee
National Educational Association
Alsonara
Me Doe
Seana Ee
Ten N Wee Mno
Lorihiatized Bag Council
Aermeenon
Tasopors
Mesers
Bicknell
Massachusetts
Wilson
D Cola
Wickersham
Pennsylvania
Nolann
Smart
Georgia
Orr
Blaine Demonstration Draws Strong Support in Columbus
A February meeting at City Hall in Columbus shows robust Blaine enthusiasm among Republicans. Speakers including J C Covert and Wm Peterson praise Blaine as a national leader, denounce favorite sonism, and urge unity to defeat sectionalism and back Blaine for president.
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Knight
Maine
Cincinnati Gazette
Columbus
Blaine
Grant
Sherman
R. C.hoffman
John Hayes
W. B. Brooks
Henry Miller
William Fossig
Judge Wood
Henry Loewer
J. T. Williams
Alexander Henderson
Dr. Beckwith
Samuel Huston
Charles Breyfogle
Chas. Scarritt
Theo. Comstock
A. E. Creighton
Rufus Main
W. H. Roney
M. W. Bliss
H. Moore
T. J. Ferrell
John Stmckler
C. H.andrews
Youngstown
Mx. R. A. Husted
J. M. Elliot
John Donaldson
Joseph Massy
L. D. Hagerty
Bryant Collins
Sills Field
McGune
Pe Osmore
C. A. Ozias
O. P. Shafer
Youngstowst
J.C. Covert
Cleveland
J. F. Mack
Sandusky
John
Republic
Mack
Northwest
California
Garfield
Andy Johnson
White Mountain
Gov. Foster
Chicago
Roler
Poe
James G. Blaine
Mahoning Region
Peterson
Ohio
Ore
Ners
Clark
Newark American
Republican Party
Roney
South
R. Hays
Sherman Jess
Broderick
Sumner
Wens
Cones
Confederacy
Beatty
Guarany Ld
Campaign Work Begun to Back Sherman in 1892 Run
In Washington on February 19, supporters of Secretary Sherman organize a nationwide campaign with a working committee and state representatives. They establish headquarters to direct sober Republican support for Sherman's nomination at Chicago, while denying any noisy demonstrations. Sherman urges Blaine to stay out of Ohio, denouncing a Blaine raid on his home state as an improper encroachment.
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Te “Wasninetox
Sherman
Tary Herman
Chicago
Blaine
Columbus
Ohio
Massachusetts Defeats Biennial Election Amendment
The Massachusetts House votes 140 to 77 against a constitutional amendment to switch to biennial state elections and legislative sessions. The proposal required two thirds in both houses and majority public support to ratify. Massachusetts remains among three states with annual elections, facing ongoing annual campaigns.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Bostrox
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Ben, Buter
Prominent Northern Republican Sees Grant Threat to Nomination
Special Dispatch reports in Louisville that a well known Northern Republican, incognito, voices strong opinions on the 1876 presidential race. He argues Grant would be a fatal choice for the Chicago Convention, urging Blaine or Washburne as preferable options to rally Southern Republicans.
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Chicago Tribune
Louisvville
Louisville
New Orleans
Pate Peregnteee
Gulf
Gen
Grant
Chicago
St. Louis
John
Sylph) McDonald
John. A. Joyce
William McKee
Hesing
Jake Rehm
Golsen
New York
Leet
Stocking
Tom Murphy
Washington
Babcock
Boss Shepherd
Blaine
Washburne
Sherman
Hayes
South
Conkling
Louisiana
Texas
Tennessee
John Sherman
House of Representatives
Strong government debate in an early election call
The New York Herald argues against third termers seeking a rapid constitutional change. It urges using legal channels to draft a formal amendment, then submitting it to State Legislatures for potential adoption. Until then, it warns, electing a president under the existing framework may be preferable to a rushed overhaul.
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New York Herald
Ories
Hayes
Washingtn
Republican State Committee Sets Michigan Convention in Detroit
The Michigan Republican State Committee met in Detriot on February 19 and voted to call the State Convention in Detroit to select Oakwates for the statewide ticket.
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Detmort
Mich
Republican State Committee
Detroit
Oakwates
Rumor Feeds Talk of Cameron Jackson Wife
Fragmentary notes from LA report suggest rumors about Cameron Jackson and his wife Sarai in Spain. The writable text is incomplete and cannot confirm details or dates.
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Regral
Simon
Cameron
Jackson
Tay Ren Rset Tha Rumer
Explosion at Winter Palace Believed Plot by Palace Insiders
Official inquiries reveal the blast used dynamite and gun cotton stored in palace cellars. Forty inmates arrested, several workmen missing, and the Czar and family narrowly escaped death as crowds celebrate his survival. European leaders condemn the attack.
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St. Peterasurs
Winter Palace
Prince Hess
Gourke
St. Petersburg
Taxpon
Imperial Court
London
Lonpor
House of Lords
Lord Beaconsfield
Duchess of Edinburgh
House of Commons
Edinburg
Novoe Vremya
Hesse
Bulgaria
Dinin Hall
Beruy
Emperor William
Prince Frederick Charles
Gen
von Moltke
Berlin
Hebel
Bader
Libel case in Bow Street over Dublin Lord Mayor article
In Bow Street today Mr Maddick publisher and J and E Judd printers faced libel charges from Dublin Lord Mayor E Dwyer Gray after publishing an article ridiculing him and questioning Mansion House relief funds. The case was adjourned to Saturday.
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Loxpor
Mr. Maddick
J. and E. Judd
Sporting and Dramatic News
Bow Street
E. Dwyer Gray
Dublin
Gray
Mansion House
Specie Rise and Political Notes Across Countries
The Bank of France reports a weekly increase of 27 040 000 francs in specie. Herr Lasker suspends foreign travel for political reasons due to nervous exhaustion and rheumatism. Turcoman chiefs near Merv plan to seek support from Persia and India and consider military steps. London council rejects congratulations to the Czar after the assassination attempt. The steamer Monarch returning to Newcastle after heavy weather leaves most of its upper deck wrecked and many crew injured.
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Beauv
Herr Lasker
Oprssa
Merv
Persia
India
London
City of London
Lonpox
Monarch
Newcastle
New York
Gen Morton Hunter Gains County Support in Indiana Canvass
Gen Morton Hunter appears in good health after illness and reports from primary conventions in Lawrence Iowa Ripley Greene and other counties indicate delegates pledged to support him at the coming state convention. A Northern Indiana letter notes many counties plan to back Hunter and prepare to campaign door to door against the rival factions.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Broomixcron, Inc
Hunter
Lawrence
Iowa
Ripley
Greene
pathethstAbs
Bled
Hawever
Indiana
Catarrh Throat and Lung Ailments Care by Institute
Aborn Institute at 216 West Fourth Street offers speedy care for catarrh throat and lung affections. The notice advertises treatment options and seeks patients seeking relief from persistent respiratory issues.
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Oklahoma
Washmetor
New England
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Davis Hatch
San Domingo
Admiral Poor
Raymond H. Perry
United States
Santa Fe City
Wasuameroy
Senate Comith Feese
John Porter
Cincinnati Gasetts
Fitz John Porter
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Star Mall
Exodus
Washington Notes
Sherman Headquarters
Bay
Michigan
Eo News
Spain
Russia
Czar
Fairchild
Paris
Bene
Presi
Dent Hayes
Mr. Hitt
Grevy
Menen Fairchild
Dana
Gen. Reynolds
Naval
Foucher de Careil
M. Hitchcock
Contix
Mansion House Relief Committee
Australia
Halifax
Irish Relief Committee of
Ial
Hop Love
Donegal
Paria
Autun
Irelan
Institute of Christian Brothers
Cronmer
County Waterford
Holstein
Standard
Hoelle
Heide
North Sea
Gluckstadt
Shaw
Jlans
Wool Sales
Australian
Port Phillip
Maprip
Andalusia
Madrid
Turkey
Constantinople
Bank of France
Gen. Morton
Aborn Institute
Weat Fourth Street
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