Eversman tent contract probe and Ohio political moves
Governor Bishop testified before the House Finance Committee about the tent contract, asserting no purchase order or recommendation was made and noting Meilly consulted the Attorney General. Ohio reform bills, board changes, and minority resistance frame a tense political scene in Cincinnati and Columbus. A WV farmer near Parkersburg was killed, with possible murder suspected as two men were seen near the track.
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Potter committee to report on Hayes Tilden vote fraud claims
Washington dispatch reports the Potter committee aims to conclude that Louisiana and Florida electoral votes belonged to Tilden, not Hayes, due to fraudulent Returning Board actions. Witnesses reference fake protests and affidavits, with Secretary Sherman implicated and Conkling denounced amid Senate clashes. Burnside exits chamber after heated exchange.
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Potter
Louisiana
Florida
Samuel J. Tilden
Rutherford B. Hayes
Returning Board
Grant
Hayes
Jim Anderson
Sherman
Chamber of Commerce Wins Sale of Cincinnati Post Office
The Chamber of Commerce committee led by Matthews in the Senate and General Banning in the House wins a joint resolution authorizing sale of the Cincinnati Post Office. Secretary Sherman to appoint a value committee including Groesbeck Taft Moerlein Dennison and Governor Stevenson.
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Chamber of Commerce
Matthews
Senate
Gen. Banning
House
Cincinnati Post Office
Sherman
W.S. Groesbeck
Taft
C. Moerlein
Wm. Dennison
Gov. Stevenson
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Opponents Forecast Amendments To Rail Telegraph Bill
The article reports that adversaries of the railroad telegraph bill expect amendments to pass and aim to curb railroad use of the authority. One plan requires companies to file the July 24, 1866 law’s certificate with the Postmaster General, inviting government purchase of lines at an appraised value by a panel. Western Union already filed the acceptance, showing no fear of government purchase, and the statute allows the government to seize wires to establish a postal telegraph.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Western Union
Western Union Company
Conkling and Burnside in Senate Clash Over Rhode Island Nominations
In an executive session Senator Conkling attacked Senator Burnside accusing him of trickery on the Rhode Island nominations. Burnside denied the charge and upheld his position while Senator Spencer backed Conkling as Burnside grew stern and decisive.
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Washington
Senator Conkling
Senator Burnside
Rhode Island
Conkling
Gen
Burnside
Spencer
Gen. Burnside
Vote Tally on Chinese Bill Reveals Partisan Split
The test vote on the Chinese bill stood 95 to 140 in favor of laying the measure on the table, then passed without division. Republicans opposed 71 to 24 Democrats, while 104 Democrats and 36 Republicans supported the bill. Senate results showed 17 Republicans 18 against and 23 Democrats 10 against. Cabinet members mostly oppose the bill with at least five favoring a veto. The President has not stated his views.
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Cincinnati Board of Public Works
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Dodds
Washington
Senate
Sherman
Mr. Sherman
China
Pugilistic Inquiry Fracas in Senate Hearing
During a Senate Appropriations Committee session a clash arose when Mr. Glover attempted a personal assault on a witness from the Secret Service who refused to answer. The Solicitor of the Treasury intervened to restore order as pension reform and special-case arrears provisions face action.
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Burnside
Blaine
New York
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Senate
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Republicans and the Legislative Bill Dispatch
Republicans and the Legislative Bill are poised for a strategic delay to spotlight election law changes. The plan foresees a vote after full attention is drawn, followed by a conference reports stage and likely defeat in conference or upon return from the Senate.
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Senate
Tilden to Revise Testimony for Potter Committee Record
The Government Printing Office has begun printing Tilden's testimony before the Potter committee and will send the pages to Gramercy Park tonight for revision. Tilden is reported to be very particular about the printed form of his testimony.
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Potter Committee
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Greenbackers Meet to Discuss National Party Link
Washington February 22. A preliminary Greenbackers meeting elected to the next Congress, with Honest Money League of the Northwest Secretary Thomas M. Nichol challenging the group to a public discussion. The National Democratic Committee continued on the second page.
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National Party
Thomas M. Nichol
Honest Money League of the Northwest
National Democratic Committee
Plague Fears Spread Over Eastern Prussia Front
News from Berwin and London cites alarms over South Astracian recruits near the Russo German border and a letter from Dr. Zdekaner noting the plague’s near extinction in parts of Selitrena Wetlianaka Michaelowska. Quarantine and strict sanitary measures are urged by the government.
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Selitrena
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Michaelowska
Cabinet Arranged Satisfactorily In Egyptian Talks
Caixo Feb 22 The English Government desires Rivers Wilson to stay as Finance Minister. Secret talks among English French and Egyptian authorities lead to keeping the Khedive as President of Council with Wilson as Finance Minister and De Bliquires as Public Works head. British and French ships to the Nile to show accord and prevent European unease. Allahabad Feb 23 Ex President Grant arrives and is hosted by the Viceroy who invites a Calcutta visit.
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India
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Pope Leo XIII Addresses Catholic Journalists
In Rome on February 23 the Pope met Catholic press representatives from Europe and America and spoke on the presss influence and mission. He noted that temporal power is indispensable to the Holy See and warmly received French envoy Marquis De Gabriac delivering Grevy’s presidential notification.
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Attack on Archbishop of Adrianople Shocks Istanbul
The Archbishop of Adrianople is severely injured in an attack over his Turkish sympathies. The incident occurred in Constantinople on February 23. Prince Lobanoff promises Russian efforts to identify the culprits after initial arrests were released to prevent a popular uprising.
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Portuguese Troops Ordered to Delagoa Bay
Lispox February reports the Portuguese Government ordering the Mozambique Governor to dispatch troops and three corvettes to Delagoa Bay on the South African coast. A Tirnova dispatch notes the assembly opening amid great enthusiasm with Prince Dondenkoff Kersakoff in Tirnova.
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Lonpox
Tirnova
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Bulgarian Assembly opens amid crowd as delegates debate adjournment
The Bulgarian Assembly opened Saturday with enthusiasm and a large spectator crowd. Roumelian and Macedonian delegates attended. The first business meeting is set for Monday. Prince Dondenkoff Korsakoff threatened resignation if the delegates adjourned in protest against the Berlin treaty, prompting the plan to be abandoned.
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Prince Dondenkoff Korsakoff
Berlin
Favorable Cape News on Col Glyn Camp Losses and Pearson Move
Reports from Maritzburg say January 22 losses at Col Glyn camp now estimated 250 to 300 whites. Col Wood’s column wins its engagements, Col Pearson entrenched at Ekowe with 1200 British troops, communications cut for days, Zulu forces in the surrounding bush, two months of provisions held. Reinforcements reach Helpmakaar as Chelmsford’s staff plans joining Pearson.
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Duke of Newcastle dies as world news spreads
Saturday reports announce the death of the Duke of Newcastle. Teisserenc de Bort to Vienna as French ambassador. Yellow fever rises in Rio, daily deaths five to ten. Home Rulers leader Dr Butt resigns amid ill health. Rumors link Elliott to Australia for world rowing title. Guzman Blanco heads toward Venezuela with partisans in Laguayra and Caracas. Prince Kropotkin wounded in Russia after leaving a ball. Hayti notes President Canal’s victory over Gen. Benjamin. Adrianople evacuation begins as Turks occupy vacated positions. D’Harcourt to Windsor. Pothuan rumored to replace him. Paris rentes drop on Budget Commission note. Germain favorable to conversion. US consul Heap prompts Ottoman retreat from a Minister replacement. China buys machinery to build cotton mills, lessen English/Russian imports. McHenry to press separation of Atlantic & Great Western from Erie rail link. Gambetta faces party discipline clash. Sunday reports Gen Van Roon dies at Berlin.
Open Letter From Blaine to Garrison on Chinese Labor
Senator Blaine rebuts Wm. Lloyd Garrison on the Chinese bill noting the issue links to labor. He warns against cheap labor and says no to allowing capital to drive wage competition. He pledges to defend American workers and their families across the nation.
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Lloyd Garrison
New York
the Tribune
Blaine
Wm. Lloyd Garrison
Penobscot
Sacramento
America
Modjeskas Diamonds Thwarted Burglary at Opera House
In Louisville on February 23 a trio of burglars tried to steal Madame Modjeska's diamonds from her dressing room at the Opera House. They climbed from a neighboring roof and pried open the window as she returned from the second act. Her scream drove them off before they could seize the valuables. police pursued but the trio escaped into the night.
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Madame Modjeska
Opera House
Modjeska
Desperate Prize Fight Ends With Batt Winning in Brooklyn
New York reports a violent prize bout in Brooklyn for 200 dollars between butchers Hen Batt and Ned Dennis. The match lasted eleven rounds and then sixteen rounds total, with Batt declared winner after Dennis was heavily punished in the final stretch. Betting was heavy and many spectators attended. A rematch is planned.
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Brooklyn
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Ned. Dennis
Bute
Dennis
Butt
Fire damages Greencastle residence. loss about $2500
A fine residence on Seminary street owned by D. L. Southard and occupied by J. T. Darnall caught fire last night around 10 o clock. The upper story burned with damage to household goods and building totaling nearly $2500, fully insured.
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J. T. Darnall
Fire destroys printers and binder shops in Cucaco
Fire late last night razed Miller, Warner and Ambdenstock printers property valued at 10000 dollars and Pitkin and Craver printers at 4000 dollars. Jack Hanlon, binder, lost 1000 dollars. All losses fully insured.
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Miller, Warner & Ambdenstock
Pitkin & Craver
Jack Hanlon
Fire Sweeps Granby Hotel and Town Structures
A blaze in Granby Quebec last night destroyed the Commercial Hotel Town Hall Postoffice and a private dwelling. Loss estimated at 15000 with 6000 insured in Royal. Fire damage raises alarm on local safety and insurance coverage.
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Quebec
the Royal
Fire destroys Dates cheese factory and feed mill at Lanark
Early this morning in Lanark Inv at 41 o'clock the Dates cheese factory and feed mill burned completely. Two thousand bushels of grain were lost and the damage stood at twelve thousand dollars, uninsured.
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Inv
D. A
Mills Burn in Corning at Southern Tier Plant
Fire at the Southern Tier flouring mills in Corning New York caused an estimated 40000 dollars in losses with 35000 dollars covered by insurance. The blaze was reported February 22 in Corning.
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Corning
N. Y
Southern Tier
Robertson's grist mill burns in Grimsby loss 20000
Grimsby Ontario February 22 fire destroyed Robertson's grist mill leading to an estimated loss of 20000 dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze through the night causing extensive damage to the mill and surrounding property.
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Ont
Grimspy
Verdict in Butterfield suit against Newark Mutual Life
Elijah Butterfield, former agent for Newark based Mutual Benefit Life Insurance, sued for about 90000 with 15 percent commissions across Connecticut Rhode Island and New York. The jury awarded 860 dollars to Butterfield, while the company contends the contract was canceled. The case proceeds toward possible Supreme Court review.
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United States
Elijah Butterfield
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
Newark
N. J
Butterfield
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New York
Supreme Court
Specialist physician claims cure for catarrh and related diseases
The text touts Dr Aborn as a pioneer in treating eye ear head throat and lung diseases with a specialized, rational method. It argues against patent remedies and credits twenty years of trial with success, emphasizing individualized treatment over one size fits all cures.
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DR. Abokn
America
American
Aburn
Aborn
Early Application to Healers of CATARRH and Lung Diseases
Early application to skilled treatment for catarrh throat and lung diseases may save thousands from consumption. The note urges prompt care for chest illnesses to prevent tuberculosis and related fatality.
Cincinnati Property Listing Under Expert Supervision
A real estate notice at 215 West Fourth Street Cincinnati Ohio states the property is under experienced supervision and management. The short item notes ongoing oversight by a professional team ensuring proper care and administration of the site.
Aborn Institute Offers Wide Range of Eye Ear Nose Throat Care
Dr. Aborn leads a nationally renowned institute with over twenty years in practice. The facility handles chronic diseases of the eye ear nasal organs throat and lungs and can treat other body parts. Malignant tumors glandular and skin diseases are removed without the knife and delicate surgeries are performed skillfully.
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Aborn
United States
Doctor Aborn Thanks West Physicians for Referrals
Dr. Aborn publicly expresses thanks to physicians across the West for referring cases to him. He notes the need for specialized treatment and operations that demand a dedicated specialist in large cities.
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Aborn
West
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