Complex London to Delhi diplomacy and tax debates
A mix of imperial appointments and policy debates fills the day. Reports cite potential new Spanish ministry, Lord Nortarroux as Viceroy of India, and Boss TweEt opposing income tax re enactment. Congressional discussions cover whisky taxation, tariffs on lead, and foreign missions with reorganized Central American postings and a $17,500 Russian salary. Adjournment set for Friday.
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Great Britain
Sacasta
Spain
Ohio
Mansfield
Progressive Party
Lord Nortarroux
India
Bov
Eoward Groner Howard
Dovelass
Senate
Mormon
ConKuine
Spragen
Trumbull
House
Chicago
Nicarauga
Kemp-Sayler contest dominates Ohio Senate scene
Special dispatch from Columbus reports the Kemp Sayler case as the Senate debates journal amendments and seating rights. The chair sustains the ruling on voting rights while a privilege dispute over sergeant at arms instructions prompts a committee inquiry. The session centers on party maneuvering, calls for district redrawing, and adjournment hints as the National Prohibition Convention arrives in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Columets
Kemp-Sayler
Senate
Kemp- Sayler
Daugherty
Fairfield
Sayler
Putnam
Ross
Gage
Kemp
Supreme Court
National Asylum
Amos
Monroe
Lead and whisky tax debates dominate Washington hearings
Washington Feb 21 delegation of lead producers from New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Buffalo Cincinnati Louisville Cleveland Pittsburgh Chicago and St Louis urges retaining current pig lead duties before Ways and Means. Other items include bank failure creditor parity. three per cent certificates. tea and coffee duty changes. whisky tax consolidation. Mormon cases in Supreme Court. Boutwell on income tax. Chicago relief bill. and Caned fruits gas and savings banks tax suspensions.
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House Committee On Banking and Currency
Sukemas
Supreme Court
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Louisville
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Chicago
St. Louis
Committee of Ways and Means
Congress
Pacific
Jas. Howe
A. T. Goshorn
Committee On Banking and Currency
Sherman
Douglass
Internal Revenue Department
Boutwell
LABOR REFORMERS CONVENTION OPENS IN COTCUMS
The Labor Reformers convened in Cotumbus Ohio with A M Pratt of Indiana as chairman. John Seney of Pennsylvania was named temporary president and A A Cameron of Illinois secretary. Delegates from Connecticut Illinois Massachusetts Michigan New York Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana West Virginia Kansas New Jersey Iowa Nebraska Maine Arkansas Mississippi Missouri were seated after credentials were reported, and committees on permanent organization finance platform were announced. The group adjourned to 9 a.m. tomorrow amid talks of a possible presidential nominee and a divided stance on strategy.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Cotcmscs
A. M. Pratt
Indiana
Labor Reformers
John Seney
Pennsylvania
Dalton
New York
A. A. Cameron
Illinois
Messrs. Troup
Connecticut
Coggswell
Daughton
Greavy
Cummings
Massachusetts
Committee On Credentials
Committee On
Alex. Thorp
W. R. Goodnough
Fr. M. Graves
C. T. Porter
James Craig
A. R. Harrison
Ilinois
Alex. Campbell
A.C. Cameron
John Huncheiff
Ly Dewolf
R. W. Thorn
T. J. Turner
J. Bowers
Wm. Rutherford
W. Coggswell
C. W. Aiken
S. Webber
Wm. Near
H. Bodaken
John Logan
Wm. Washburne
E. M. Chamberlain
James Degraw
B. F. Clark
Pliny Freeman
W. P. Groom
Ohio
F. M. Davis
Louis Kirchler
0. H. Desmeyer
A. J. Manley
Louis Green
H. O. Sheldon
E. M. Leonard
L. M. Tallen
T. J. White
W. H. Pell
John Fehrenbatch
John Flannagan
C. H
John H. Powell
J. S. Birmingham
G. W. Ray
W. W. Jones
Thos. W. Herr
F. Burdick
A. M.puett
West Virginia
John A. Thompson
Kansas
H. D. Moore
W. H. Peckham
Hugh Cameron
John Laudon
D. Payne
New Jersey
John H. Jones
John L. Sharp
Iowa
Chas. Fastnacht
Nebraska
W. H. Jones
Maine
E. D. Gazzam
Arkansas
H. E. Chamberlain
Mississippi
A. H. Aldrich
Missouri
P. H. French
R. C. Silence
A. W. McKee
Joseph Knsipe
E. M. Graves
Hugh Dalton
C. J. Manly
Chas. T. Crane
E. Aldrich
D. Gazzam
P. Cummings
Horace H. Day
A. M. Puett
Michigan
R. T. Trevellick
A. H. Harrison
C. Ben Johnson
C. H. Fastnacht
H. Cameron
Gazzam
Troup
Committee On Permanent Organization
Mr. Coggshall
Edwin M. Chamberlain
James G. Bull
Geo. F. Weaver
Alex. Troup
Wisconsin
H. H. Day
H. B. Maglathlan
Massachusets
Davis
Tom Ewing
Judge Davis
United States
Indiana Republicans Convene in Indianapolis for State Convention
Delegates arriving in great numbers fill Bates House area as Indiana Republicans prepare for a pivotal state convention. Harmony and a strong ticket are promised with discussions focusing on governors, congressmen at large, and party leadership, amid robust organizing and district meetings.
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Bates
Orth
Harrison
Browne
Texas
United States
Indianapolis
Winchester
Gen. Harrison
Gen. Browne
Bates House
Brown
Pregent
Circulars and alleged forgery taint Senate frank in Ohio
Large numbers of newspapers circulations are sent under Samuel Shellabarger's frank amid suspicions of forgery and fraud. The incident could indicate improper use of the senator's endorsement or a criminal scheme defrauding the mail system. The Democratic state committees plan to meet in Columbus to discuss the situation and potential state convention timing.
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Beach
Senate
Assembly
Samuel Shellabarger
Times
Shellabarger
Gazette
Democrats
Columbus
Republican Party
Democratic State Central and Executive Committees
Ohio
Washington's Birthday Closures and Fortification Funding Demand
Public departments will be closed tomorrow in honor of Washington's birthday. General Humphrey and Colonel Casey presented a committee proposal requesting 3,250,000 dollars for fortifications construction and repair, up from last year's 1,750,000 dollars appropriation.
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Washington
Morrow
Haber
Humphrey
Col
Casey
Tariff tweaks and convention notes amid Republican scene
The article outlines tariff changes with a 10 percent reduction effective after July 1, affecting silks woolen goods iron steel and related items. It also notes the District Republican Convention and lists delegates rumors and endorsements for Grant and Colfax for renomination, reflecting intra party positions.
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A Sad Accident at Mechanicsburg
Special dispatch reports Mrs. D. Garby in Mechanicsburg Ohio burned along with her child when coal oil spilled and ignited on a fire. The injuries are described as severe and prognosis poor.
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Mechanicsburg
Cincinnati Gasette
Mechanicssune
D. Garby
Railroad progress near Hentmeron hinges on weather
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad at Hentmeron West Virginia reports Col. Whitcomb Chief Engineer and Plency Fisk of the OC and O R R arriving to oversee railroad construction. The work is being pushed forward as rapidly as weather permits today February 21.
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Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Cincinnati Gazette
Hentmeron
W. Va
Col. Whitcomb
Plency Fisk
South Carolina Republican Convention Draws Delegates
From New York on February 21 a Columbia South Carolina delegation to the Philadelphia National Council and state convention is noted. The report hints at support for certain leaders and outlines expected voting patterns and insistent figures connected to Senator Sawyers and others.
Senate Debate Over Amnesty and Arms Sales Escalates
The Senate engaged in a tense exchange over amnesty and arms sales. Morton pressed Schurz on party alignment since 1870 while Schurz defended his votes, citing civil service reform and investigations. Conkling and Sumner clashed over spy terminology and formal definitions as executive session followed before adjournment.
Greeley Denies Binding Force of National Convention
New York Feb 21 Mr Greeley in tomorrows Tribune argues national conventions or caucuses are voluntary assemblies with no legal authority or binding power. He says voters may subscribe to the platform or support any candidate as they choose and should vote by unfettered judgment.
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Gen. Browne
Harrison
Miami University
Scott Harrison
Presbyterian Church
Sexton
Major Garber
Madison Courier
Col. Oyler
Johnson County
Gen. Chatman
W. W. Curry
Terre Haute
Wm. T. Spicely
Col. Prather
Jennings County
Funck
Kosciusko County
J. A Williams
Howard
G. F. McGinniss
Indianapolis
Hay
Clark County
J. B. Glover
Lawrence County
Kerchival
Spencer County
A. D. Lynch
Shelby
Milroy
Carroll
Oakley
Fort Wayne
Nelson Trussler
Len. Wallace
Ridpath
Asbury University
Greencastle
R. C. Hobbs
Bates House
Browne
Ben. Spooner
George W. Julian
Grant
Colfax
Gov. Baker
Julian
Washington
Will Cumback
Morning Journal
Morgan C. Hunter
Bloomington
K. W. H. Ellis
Elkhart County
Academy of Music
State House Yard
New York
Greeley
S Tribune
Stokes trial adjourned as judge is absent
The Stokes trial is adjourned to Monday next due to Judge Cardozo's absence. Foster is sentenced to be hanged March 22 for the car-hook murder, and his counsel will seek a Court of Appeals review. Other items include reactions to the Washington treaty, Tammany measures, habeas corpus concerns, quarantine funding, tea and coffee duties, and bankruptcy actions against insurers.
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Stokes
Cardozo
Foster
Court of Appeals
London Telegraph
Alabama
Legislative Committee
Wall Street
Barnard
Grocers’ Board of Trade
Senate of the
United States
House
Chicago
Manhattan Fire Company
Blatchford
Kansas Republicans Endorse Grant At State Convention
The Kansas State Republican Convention in Lawrenck on February 21 selected delegates to the National Convention and unanimously endorsed Ulysses S. Grant for President. James D. Snoddy chaired, J. S. Wilson was secretary, and the gathering praised Grant's administration for peace, prosperity, and national unity amid past trials. Delegates chosen included John A. Martin, William Bakwin, William A. Me Josiah de Noble, J. M. Hoberlim, and others. A colored Republican candidate for delegate to the national body was not elected amid broad support for Grant.
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Lawrenck
James D. Snoddy
Wilson
Raa
Odhae
Chaar Grant
John A. Martin
William Bakiwin
Ena
William A
Josiah de Noble
J. M
Hoberlim
J. Dieter
Saucy Convention Speech Sparks Utah Debate in Salt Lake
From Salt Lake Feb 20 Judge Hayden formerly of Nevada delivered a bold speech at the convention answering Tom Fitch on Utah issues. He attacked Fitch McKean and Governor Woods declaring the opposition’s remarks treasonous to the government and state.
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Salt Lake
Hayden
Nevada
Tom Fitch
Utah
Fitch
Oeer
McKean
Oods
Remar
See
Baie
Thas
Western Union Remonstrates Against Senate Bill on Postal Links
The Western Union Telegraph Company protests Senate Bill No. 341 to connect with the Postal Service and reduce telegram rates. It demands a hearing, argues the bill harms private property, and warns of government overreach and deficits in post office finances. The remonstrance cites investments, prior compacts, and calls for due process before any legislation altering telegraph operations.
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Chicago
Messrs
Ogden
Scammon
Bryan
Fisher
Bross
Perkins
Bass
C.T. Brown
Potter Palmer
Corbin
Senate
Ferry
Médill
Senator Ferry
Orrick Westren Union Tememry Co
New York
Senate of the
United States
Western Union Company Herety
Postal Service
Western Union
Toe Fif- Galetti, Creurartances
Committee On
Post Offices
Postroads
Caips
Comapo
Western Union Telegraph Company
Congress
Western Union Company
Great Britain
Arizona
Post Office Department
Mes
Selvacore
Post Offices and Postroads
PLC
Aeckise
Seieratinina
Fragmented historic note hints at mining sale and travel
The item mentions the Golconds mine in Idaho being sold for $200,000 in cash. It references travel plans with Jadze McKean heading to Washington and unspecified foreign elements, plus claims in the same region tied to large bond amounts.
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Mark
Hayden
Uta
Ine Epee Ag
Cannon
Forei Isana Alcpatc
Green River
Tay
Ogden
Jadze McKean
Tom
Washion
Golconds
Bountari
District of Idaho
Local News Briefs From Dayton And Surrounding Areas
A fragment reports a wagon accident in which John Caylor of Dayton and his brother were injured after a plunge into a stream. the wagon wrecked and the horse escaped with minor injuries. Funk’s school house near Byron, Greens County, burned Monday night causing about 2000 dollars in losses. Henry Shey and Jacob Crist, German Township pioneers, died on Sunday. The Short Line west of the city advances with track laying. Barney & Smith car makers prepare new passenger coaches praised as finest yet. Farmers tap sugar orchards as maple sap runs high in the Miami Valley.
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John Caylor
Sean
Caylor
Funk
Byron
Greens County
Henry Shey
Jacob Crist
German Township
Barney & Smith
Miami Valley
Kentucky Legislature special report for Cincinnati Gazette
The Kentucky Legislature met as of February 21 with George M. Thomas sworn in as representative from Lewis County. Bills discussed include protecting bursaries, enumerating all qualified voters, updating rail right of way provisions for Cincinnati Southern Railway, and extending railway lines through counties. A measure to repeal voter qualification laws stalled. debates on lunatic asylum funding and Lexington charter amendments continued. Senate adjourned pending action.
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George M. Thomas
Lewis County
T. ¥. Walker
Mr. Thomas
Cincinnati Southern Railway
Kentucky Protective Society
Commonwealth
Senate
Lexington
Wrightson
State Senate committee split in McClure-Gray coalition
Pennsylvania February session reports a Senate committee balance with three Republicans and four Democrats as McClure Gray coalition matters unfold. Nebraska habeas corpus case heads to Supreme Court, Liberal Republicans meet to shape May nominating plans and call for a State Convention to unite factions.
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania
State Senate
McClure-Gray
Nebraska
Maddie
Omawa
Supreme Court
Eivah
Republican State Committee
Ouers
Steamers Arrive from Liverpool and Atlantic Ports
Marine News reports the steamer City of New York arriving at QuEENSTOWN on February 21. The steamer London has arrived out. In New York on February 21 steamers Mon treal, Algeria, and Queen have arrived from Liverpool.
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Queenstown
New York
Loxton
London
Montreal
Algeria
Queen
Liverpool
River News Dispatches Describe Ice, Tides and Arrivals
River traffic shows variable ice and water levels across Ohio and Mississippi towns. Reports from Cincinnati area to Evansville, St. Louis and Cairo note clear or cold weather, rises and falls in river depths, arrivals like Kanawha Belle and Crosley, and tows moving toward Pomeroy, Huntington, and Louisville with barges and freight.
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Dardanelle
Memphis
Little Rock
Gallipolis
Gremssoro
W. Va
MorganTown
Huytington
Ohio No. 4
Crossley
Pomeroy
Wareine
Express
Parkersburg
Catletrrspurg
Crosley
Cairo
Nick. Longworth
Louisville
Monweailth
St. Louis
Porramount
Cincinnati
Fannie Dugan
Huntington
Ironton
River Lane
J. C. Crosley
Fleetwing
Condor
Alice
John Tolle
Belmont
John Loweden
Nashvile
Bismarck
New Orleans
Evansville, Inc
Thompson Dean
Potomac
Fayette
Fails City
Morning Star
UPA
Leclaire
Mary
Extwind
Idlewild
Theville
Commercial
Jefferson Barracks
Dunleith
Venice
Clinoissi
Chicago, Alton & St. Louis
St. Lovuis
Board of Government Engineers
St. Louis and Alton
Brown
Oit
White River
John
C. B. Church
Evansville
Mary Houston
Lady Lee
John Kyle
Indiana
Theady Lee
Kyle
Burrato Beef Cattle Market Receipts and Prices
Burrato Feb 24 The cattle receipts today totaled 1 975 head, bringing Friday to 4 461 and weekly to 262 cars. Prices ranged from 1 17 to 7 00 per 100 pounds for steer and oxen lots, with Iowa and Michigan lots noted. Hogs and sheep also traded firmly with mixed weights, Indiana Ohio and Michigan stock priced from 6 50 to 6 75 for sheep and lambs, and hogs at about 3 75 to 4 75 per hundredweight. Total Friday headcount 8 782 across cattle sheep and hogs.
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Burrato
Ptedhidan
Roe
Iowa
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Walla
Nerye
Cotton Markets Across Regions Report Quiet Trade
Cotton markets show quiet activity with middlings around 9 to 9.5 cents and coastwise exports varying by region. Savannah and Galveston note held stocks and modest sales, while London and Britain references appear in stray lines and the Pittsburg live stock market reports indicate firm cattle and hog prices.
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George Steele
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Brazil
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George Webeker
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KE. W. Ellis
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C. O. Myers
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