British and world notes from the period
The piece reports on a British House of Commons vote on a ministry censure rejected by 241 to 0, updates on the Union Pacific snow and potential flood damage, rumors of political appointments in India, a possible Ecumenical Council location, tariff bill progress in the Senate Finance Committee, Ohio Senate questions on the Kemp-Sayler election, land fence and mortgage concealment bills, and House measures to ease taxation and allow cooperative societies incorporation.
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Ove Grup
Java
Sea
Eealate
Baltimore
Egypt
Naples
House of Commons
Union Pacific
London
Viscount Lovack
Canada
India
Rome
Ecumenical Council
Malta
Tyron
Senate Finance Committee
Ohio Senate
Kemp-Sayler
Senate
House
Loxpon
Robert Collier
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council
Lonpox
the Times
Europe
America
Earl Mayo
Minor
United States Army
J. Nunn
United States
Bass & Co
Allsopp & Sons
Ha.s
Ita
Viscount Louck
Princee
TIMES
Prince of Wales
Yarmouth
Jarrow
Tyne
Matthew Arnold
the Times Today
Loxton
Gladstone
Alabama
England
Foreign Office
Diplomatic Corps
Aytoun
Kirkaldy
Australia
France
COMMITTEE VISITS XENIA AND LABOR CONVENTION NEWS
From Columbus Cotemats O February 20 The House Committee on Military Affairs will visit the Soldiers Orphans Home at Xenia tomorrow. The committee lists Brown Blackburn Titus Smith Berkstresser Ball and Little as members. The sensational case against Ed T DeLaney and Cal T Mann proceeds with Carpenter as principal witness. The Labor Reform Convention meets at Wagoners Hall with speakers from multiple states and delegates from about 150 counties. Amusements feature John B Gough at the Opera House and plans for Charlotte Cushman. The State Fair board discusses location with Dayton Mansfield Zanesville and Columbus. Mining region troubles continue as tool destruction hits workers.
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Cotemats
Xenia
House Committee On
Messrs. Brown
Morrow
Blackburn
Coshocton
Titus
Meigs
Smith
Sandusky
Berkstresser
Lawrence
Ball
Muskingum
Little
Greene
Messrs
Ed. T. DeLaney
Franklin County
Cal. T. Mann
General Assembly
Squire Carpenter
Dill
DeLang
Jacobs
Witness
DeLany
Mann
Nash
Nolle
Carpenter
Wagoner’s Hall
J. E. Winters
Columbus
A. R. Fay
Mr. Cummings
Massachusetts
Gen. Grant
Jones
New Jersey
United States
C. M. Chamberlin
Mass
Alexander Troup
Connecticut
Missouri
Day
New York
Woman's Rights Party
S. W. Vroom
FE. M. Davis
Cincinnati
Grant
Cogswell
Ilinois
York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Iowa
Kentucky
John B. Gough
Opera House
Charlotte Cushman
State Board of Agriculture
Dayton
Mansfield
Zanesville
Speech of Senator Schurz in the U S Senate
Washington dispatches describe Senator Schurz's Senate reply to Conkling and Morton, with packed galleries and calm, forceful arguments. The report covers arms sales to France and Germany, Remington letters, and broader debates on naval treaties, Chicago relief, and graft inquiries, highlighting Schurz's critique of official laxity and Morton Conkling's countercharges.
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Senate
Schurz
Blaine
Dawes
Butler
Shellabarger
Grant
Colfax
Conkling
Morton
Remingtons
Remington
France
Paris
Washington
Jay Cooke & Co
Washburne
New York
Navy Department
Robeson
Browne Seen Likely To Lead Governor Nomination Fight
In Indianapolis on Feb 20 reporters note crowds filling venues as attention centers on the governor race. Gen Browne is claimed to lead the ballot while both sides keep up activity. Orth’s supporters push in his congress district while allies of Sainis ta and others seek influence.
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Indianapolis, Inc
Gen. Browne
Rene Es
Orth
Sainis
Indiana Nominations and State Fair Moves Stir County Support
Harrison’s allies claim a county majority while Montgomery resistance lingers. Resolutions will back national and State administrations along with Republican Senators. Cumback or Morton C. Hunter discussed for convention president. Leonidas Saxton of Bush seeks Lieutenant Governor with strong backing. State Board of Agriculture adds 1100 to premium list, preserves all others. Next fair location to be debated. Possible sale or enlargement of grounds. bids exceed 100000 for current grounds. Terre Haute offers 1000 and free use for State Fair. Board expected to adjourn tomorrow. insiders doubt the fair moves from Indianapolis.
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Senate
Ferry
Mich
Ofa
Clinton
Cole
Cal
Weaanalediom
Pacific
Matsis Darag
Ton
Schurz
Nobod
New York
Conkling
Morton
Misson
Grant
Esterda
Tce Palace
Deatroyi Pata
Borpune Ocra
Illinois
Massachusetts
Nebraska
Custom House
Commonwealth
San Domingo
Cabal
New York Custom House
New Hampshire
Leet & Stocking
France
Germany
Chief of Ordnance
War Department
Baker & Co
Baker
Washington
Schuyler Hartley & Graham
Squires
Richardson
Thomas Richardson
Ilion
N. Y
Department
Remington
United States
French Assembly
Indiana
Mr. Morton
Pernment
Cash
Republic
Jules Lecesne
Tours
United States Military Service
United Sta
Ind
Ordnance
Bolen
United States Service
Ees
Conk
Great Britain
Sch
Gioia
Wy Cox
Kling
N.Y
Sumner
Marquis de Chambrun
Senator Schurz
Knights of the Neval Order
Mr. Conkling
Saaughter
America
Tammany
Esne
Lecesne
Missouri
Attesus
Senatorial Cabal
Senator Morton
Republican Party
Blair
Schulz
A. Blair
Sadaiveseh
Chicago
Gen. Grant
Mr. Schurz
God
Montgomery
Harrison
Congress
Cumback
Morton C. Hunter
Leonidas Saxton
Bush
Indianapolis
Cabinet session details and pending Congressional adjournment
The report notes the House Committee printing $325,000 for West Point and about $190,000 in prize money for seamen officers of a destroyer. It also mentions the tax on canned fruit under review and a Cabinet session attended by all members as Congress adjourns.
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Kentucky and Globe
Clint County
Kavanaugh
Sandford
Elizabethtown, Lexington
Col
Wm. Cassius Goodloe
General Assembly
House
West Pointy Nous
Alabama
Congress
The Syndicate to Leave for Europe on the 21st Instant
All American agents currently in Europe will depart on the 21st instant after completing transactions connected with the new arrangement.
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Ae Te
Europe
Wena
Fire and Education News From Feb 20
The London woolen mills arson case proceeds with C L Hughes and Frank Bayless under preliminary examination in London. witnesses travel from nearby. The Springfield colored schools petition to open all schools to color is referred by the Board of Education, with two prominent Democrats signing. Also noted are fires at Marshall College, St Paul & Sioux City rail yard at Shakopee, Worthington business district destruction, and Pacific Road open status with Cheyenne trains.
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Beruix
William
Elizabeth
Berwin
Moltke
von Moltke
von Roon
Stuixerreto
C. L. Hughes
Frank Bayless
Daniel Connor
London
Springfield
Board of Education
Jos. Dion
Harry Choate
Associated Press
St. Paw
Mixn
St. Paul
Sioux City Railroad
Shakopee
Indianapolis
Worthington
Ind
Louisvville
New Albany
Pesterasors
Richmond Delegates to State Convention and Death by Overdose
From Richmond the Delegates to the State Convention prepare for Indianapolis travel. The county may present two candidates Maj John Popp for State Treasurer and Geo W Julian for Congressman at large with Gen Tom Browne favored for Governor. Ben McCarty a Miami University graduate died at his Brooklyn home from self administered Dover's powders overdose.
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Ricamoxo, Inc
Indianapolis
John Popp
Geo. W. Julian
Tom Browne
Ben. McCarty
Miami University
Brooklyn
Dover
Blockaded passenger dies in San Francisco
San Francisco reports the death at night of Mr. Brewer of New York, a blockaded passenger who arrived yesterday, attributed to fatigue and exertion. Miners in Grass Valley quartz mines protest single hand drills and giant powder. two Eureka mine workers were shot, McClusky hit in neck and thigh. Mail from New York to Jan 28 and St Louis to Jan 30 are received.
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San Francisco
Brewer
New York
Grass Valley
Eureka Mine
McClusky
St. Louis
Chicago
Revolt News From Mexico Moves Toward City of Mexico
A Matamoras dispatch reports Gen. Quiroga advancing on San Luis Potosi with 12,000 men and plans to take it, then push toward the City of Mexico. In Sinaloa, Gov. Hosquita’s troops were routed by Gen. Marquese with artillery losses and many prisoners. Revolters under Guevia and Araanjo, with 8,000 men, attacked San Potosi, while a mass of specie and revolvers moved toward Camargo.
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New York
Matamoras
Telegra
Quirogae
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Sinaloa
Matamoros
Hosquita
Marquese
Guevia
Aaranjo
San Potosi
Camargo
Zacatecas
Smallpox Epidemic Reported in Baltimore
The Health Department reports smallpox as an epidemic in Baltimore and fear grips residents as the city confronts rising cases and precautionary measures. The brief note cites confirmed infections and the urgency of containment efforts.
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Baltimore
Debate on maritime bill ends with adjournment
Members discuss a measure to reestablish U S maritime interests and consider amendments. Mr Cox and Mr Banks oppose moves to abolish rail or hasten Balkan missions. The committee rose as the House adjourned without finalizing the bill.
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Cox
Barks
Shenandoah
BANKS
Orelgo
Eaten Het Ein
Ee P
Brooks
Esers
Swann
Ilouse
Utah Statehood Debate Divides Mormon Convention
In Salt Lake City February 2 at the State Admission Convention Tom Fitch urged Utah statehood arguing against territorial rule and criticizing the Federal judiciary while urging abolition of the system. Orson Pratt defended rights of Mormons and warned Congress, with members opposing polygamy no compromise. Liberals met to oppose church rule as tensions rise and public fury grows over taxation and governance.
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Salt Lake
Tom Fitch
Utah
Noble
Otion
Chef Justice McKean
Yeamy
Orson Pratt
Congress
Imorney
Young
Institute Hall
Kansas Labor Reformers meet at Topeka for national aims
In Topeka Kansas the Workingmen's convention elected delegates to the National Labor Convention in Columbus Ohio on the 22d. They instruct delegates to back president candidates from the Columbus gathering through May 15 and seek reassembly of the National Convention of Labor and Reform for unified support next campaign. They may ally with liberal groups in Cincinnati on May 12 if principled.
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Sr. Lpeurs
Workingmen of
Kansas
Topeka
National Labor Convention
Columbus
Ohio
Naional Convention of Labor and Reform
L&per
Incinnati
Sours
Democrat
Billy
Nenworth County
Caldwell
Bat Frank Drenning
Wathena
Te Ring
Newada County
Ring
Carson
Caldwill
Ennce
Grant
Indictments Against State Officers Move in Texas Court
From Austin, Marshal Parnell delivered a federal capias to Governor Pease, who refused arrest and warned of DOJ action. Prosecution officials prepare for trial while delays are sought. Col Giddlings investigates election issues as Booth and Hill County ballot stuffing case proceeds. One witness fled but was captured.
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New Orleans
Galveston
Austin
Marshal Parnell
Vis
Capias
Federa Court
Department of Justice
Washington
Goornor E. M. Pease
Richard Coke
Jo Duvall
Fountain
Col. Giddlings
Trar (Booth
Hill County
South Carolina Republican Convention faces district delegate rule
The South Carolina Republican Convention in Washington discusses allowing each congressional district to pick three delegates. Only three districts have selected delegates so far. Candidates include Governor Scott ex Judge Orr Attorney Chamberlain and Congressman Elliott. The convention is expected to continue late into the night.
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Columaia
D. C
Scott
Sawyer
Orr
Chamberlain
Elliott
The Pacific Railroad Hit by Melting Snow and Alkali Water
The Pacific Railroad at Laramie City reports rapid snowmelt after heavy snowfall. Alkali-filled watercourses westward threaten embankments and track integrity, likely causing great damage and train delays. No trains from the West have yet run. weather remains warm.
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Laramie City
W. T
Breitzman Wins Five Thousand In False Imprisonment Suit
Memphis daily report says Fred Breitzman sued the St. Louis Packet Company for twenty five thousand dollars for false imprisonment and malicious retaliation in 1869. The First Circuit Court today awarded Breitzman five thousand. Municipal authorities having refused permission to gamblers to ply their avocation, the latter are nightly arrested and fined.
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Memphis
Fred. Breitzman
St. Louis Packet Company
First Circuit
Breitzman
Murder near Terre Haute reported in woods
Feb 20 Terre Haute. Thomas Bensinger a German resident found shot in the woods near the city, upright on a log with a bullet hole through his head. He had been dead about a week and was evidently murdered and laid there.
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Havre
Maritime Arrivals Report From Various Ports
New York reports the steamship Helvetia from Havre has arrived while London notes the steamer Periere arriving at Brest and the Parthia arriving out. Portano Maine reports the Hibernian from Liverpool has arrived and Moville notes the Euro from New York has sailed.
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New York
Helvetia
Havre
London
Periere
Brest
Parthia
Portano
Hibernian
Liverpool
Moville
Euro
Grand Jubilee Chorus Applicants Top Eight Thousand
Dr Tourjee has received applications from over 8000 men for the grand jubilee chorus in Boston Handel and Haydn society leads the list. In Kentucky a prisoner John Fort hanged himself in Smithland jail after a stabbing. Lead mining discovery excites Carrsville residents as a company buys mining rights. Nashville Exposition enlarges the arcana exposition building to thirty thousand square feet for May opening. In Bellaire Ohio a woman fell from a blast furnace structure near Wheeling, dying after spine injury. A boy sustained a bad leg fracture.
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Tourjee
Grand Jubilee Chorus
Boston
Handel & Haydniety
John Fort
Smithland
Carrsville
McManus
Bellaire
Benwood
Wheeling
Buffalo Live Stock Market Burrato February Sales Report
Burrato February 20 Buffalo live stock market reports receipts today 844 head total since Friday 2486 head. market firm but quiet with few sales. Ohio steers 1050 to 151b priced at 430.25. State bulls 1122 lbs at 500. Michigan steers 1174 lbs at 575. Sheep and lambs receipts 2946 today total 6368 since Friday. Prices for 311 head at 455. 48734 for prime heavy.
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Burrato
Bexar
Ohio
Michigan
Pere Mate
Isines Pridsy
Cotton Markets Report From New Orleans and Other Cities
New Orleans reports active cotton trading with 158 000 bales sold and prices around 21 34 to 21 54 cents for various qualities. Boston bound exports and significant stock on hand noted. Galveston shows firm market with good ordinary at 20 3 ½ cents, 2 000 bales sold, stock 52 114. Savannah records firm tone with middling at 22 4 1/2 cents, 1 188 bales sold, stock 71 853. Other ports note mixed activity, some dull markets, with varied sales and totals.
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Liverpool
Bombay
Manchester
Antwerp
New Orleans
Boston
Galveston
Savannah
ARTO
Seahen
Pett
River Reports and Weather Across Ohio Valley Feb 20
Feb 20 reports from Larree Rock to Cairo note river conditions with ice flow, varied weather from cloudy to warm, several steamers arriving and departures including John Ki, Katie P. Kounts, and the Great Republic. Ice movement and water levels affect shipping, with vessels resuming service and plans for tomorrow’s departures.
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Arx
Ironton
Emma Gr
Faina
Wicksbure
Crescent Gast
Teag
Vana Fabiogiver
John Ki
Eamptia
Alaska
Katie P. Kounts
Cairo
Inole
Scatlettsburg
Kyr
Ohio
Piketon
St. Lots
Alton
Ill
Newton
W. F. Ae
G. K. Warren
E. Merrill
Capt
Maj. Brown
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Icr
Louisville
River Ee
Canal
Cats
Orleans
Emma Oyd
Twelve- Mile Island
Exchange
Packerdi
Emma Floyd
Champion
Cincinnati
Tennessee River
Warner
Barges
Mementis
Kvelved
White River
St. Joseph
Indiana
Geos Republic
Kate Robinson
Evansville
J. H. Allen
Arkansas River
Kate Kinney
New Senette
Great Republic
H. M. Shreve
St. Louis
Helena
Reeves’ Bar
Little Rock
Arkansas
Kateet
Memphis Freighting Company
City and Packet Company
Political Farce as Senate Debate Ends in Snarl
Special Correspondence from Columaus recounts Tuesday and today’s Senate clash over Kemp Sayler, caucus rumors, andMueller rulings. Jenner Hart and others volley insults as accusations of fealty and eavesdropping flare, while Jones Beavis Wales Morris offer remark and farcical digressions.
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Senate
Patrick
Tuscarawas
Jones
Trumbull
Cincinnati Enquirer
The
Ohio Statesman
Theotel
Mueller
Kemp
Sayler
Jenner
Hart
Mr. Jenner
Uni
Ohio
Kemp- Sayler
Jezner
Wales
Smith
Beavis
Morris
Stark
Hoga
Young
Tom Yount
Ees
Roe
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A. Roberts & Son
L. H. Randall
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Robinson, Solomon & Co
Ryerson, Hills & Co
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Geo. W. Franklin
Jas. Dalton
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J. B. Cook
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Tion
Geo. W. Robeson
Secretary of the Navy
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