Not Guilty Babcock Acquitted in Missouri Trial
The jury unanimously finds Babcock not guilty after a lengthy court log, with a post verdict ovation at his Lindell Hotel. Gathered crowd, speeches by Gen. Hatch and Judge Krum, and a serenade mark the celebration.
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Babcock
Storrs
Porter
Keock
Krum
Lindell
Babsock
Hatch
St. Louis
Gen. Babcock
Lindell Hotel
General Sherman
Harney
Judge Treat
McKee
St. Loouis
Mr. Storrs
Missouri
Chester H. Krum
Charles H. Tandy
Plymouth Church Advisory Council backs church action urges full inquiry
The Plymouth Church Advisory Council endorses the first five questions favoring church action against a pastor and calls for a full investigation of the broader issues. It recommends a five member commission to review charges, outlines appointment from notable ministers and lay leaders, and notes Beecher’s public defense and farewell.
Washington Realignment After Babcock Acquittal Ruling
Washington reactions run hot after Gen. Babcock’s acquittal at St. Louis. Bristow and allies face pressure while White House signals no resignation. whisky ring investigations loom in Congress as Bristow remains in cabinet. Hotel price dispute from Cincinnati letters sparks further controversy.
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Babcock
Gen. Babcock
St. Louis
White House
Gen. Bi
Bristow
Bruford Wilson
New Orleana
Grand Jury
Chicago
Milwaukee
Gen. Bristow
Trial details on conspiracy case in the United States Circuit Court
In St Louis on February 25 the United States Circuit Court prepared jury instructions. Judge Dillon explained two main questions: existence of the conspiracy and the defendant's link to it. Evidence included telegrams and letters, with jurors cautioned about popular clamor and guided to weigh circumstantial proof and motives.
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Jewett
Babcock
McDonald
Joyce
Avery
Brooks
Grimes
Dillon
Tha
Eer
St. Louis
Revenue Service
Hogue
Bingham
Indiana
Barton
Treasury Department
Internal Revenue Bureau of
Washington
Brasher
Rogers
Douglass
Congress
Court of Appeals of New York
Murats
Robespierres
Awa
United States Circuit Court
Ilon
Judge Treat
Sthiow
Everest
Magill
Dent
Ford
General Satisfaction After Gen Babcock Acquittal
Leavenworth news notes universal satisfaction across parties over Gen. Babcock a acquittal described as just. Public reaction reflects bipartisan approval of the verdict.
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Leavenworth, Ks
Gen. Babcock
Indictments in New Orleans for liquor tax violations
The United States Circuit Court arraigned merchants Wm. Flash John A. Lewis James A. Gardner L. A. Saxon of Flash Lewis Co and H. Fairchild of Fairchild Bingham on indictments for unlawfully neglecting to keep required cash receipts books by wholesale liquor dealers. The Times reports possible indictments against West and Casey for whisky ring complicity.
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New Orleans
United States Circuit Court
Wm. Flash
John A. Lewis
James A. Gardner
L. A. Saxon
Flash, Lewis & Co
H. Fairchild
Fairchild & Bingham
Casey
Times’ Washington
Baltimore
Chicago
Cincinnati
West
Col
Beckwith
Fires Strike Several Cities Causing Heavy Losses
A series of fires reported February 24 caused combined losses of tens of thousands of dollars. Caseyville Kentucky saw extensive destruction of 21 stores along the riverfront with losses estimated up to 25 000 and little to no insurance. Louisville warehouse and contents burned, roughly 11 000 in losses with partial insurance coverage. Forrest City Arkansas stores damaged in a 20 000 fire, insured. St Clair Michigan saw Truesdell’s saw mill burned by incendiaries with 15 000 loss.
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Caseyville
Evansville
Louisville
George H. Start
Lindenschmidt
Forrest City
Memphis
Pollock, Russell & Co
Izard Bros. & Prewett
N. G. Dye
Arkansas
St, Clair
Mich
St. Crate
Mics
Truesdell
Resumption Resolutions Backed by New York Chamber
A large gathering of the New York Chamber of Commerce approved resolutions urging the resumption of specie payments on January 18, 1879. The meeting, held today, endorsed the plan amid broad support from business leaders.
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New York
Chamber of Commerce
Southern States Exposition Opens This Saturday
New Orleans Feb 24 The Southern States Exposition opens on Saturday with an address by Gov. Hendricks of Indiana. Gottlieb Hettinger who was shot in a Cleveland saloon row last Saturday night died last evening from the wound's effects.
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New Orveans
Gov. Hendricks
Indiana
Gottlieb Hettinger
Cleveland
Bowen declines to publish text of statement in Beecher case
The Brooklyn Eagle reports Mr. Bowen and Plymouth Committee will not release his statement. Bowen says he believes Beecher guilty from various reports but does not claim personal knowledge. He cites three unnamed informants including Mrs and Mr Richards and a woman who saw Beecher with a woman in Plymouth Church in 1858. A Tucson man shot himself near Tokuma, Nebraska, while leaning on a shotgun, losing a finger and his jugular, dying instantly.
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New York
Plymouth Church Advisory Council
Plymouth Church
Lyman Abbott
Dr. Bell
Beecher
Bell
Advisory Council
Mr. Beecher
Horatio C. King
Mr. Halliday
Ifs
Church of Christ
Council
Christ
Plymouth
Timothy Dwight
D. D
New Haven
J. W. Wellman
Malden
Mass
Bradford R. Wood
Albany
N. Y
Theodore Woolsey
Mark Hopkins
Williamstown
Jules H. Seelye
Amherst
N. Shipman
Hartford
Foster
Norwich
JW. Andrews
Marietta
J. W. Auzell
Ann Arbor
Mich
Greenfield
A. A. Barstow
Providence
R. J
J. L. Chamberlain
Brinsneck
C. J. Walker
Detroit
Jacob Brinkerhoff
Mansfeld
Alpheus Hardy
Boston
Asphael Finch
Milwaukee
Wis
S. B. Godkins
Terre Haute
Ind
E. W. Blatchford
Chicago
Wm. B. Edwards
Jonathan K. Sargent
New Hampshire
J. C. Knapp
Keoshaweua
Iowa
Henry P. Haven
New London
Andover
Porter
Sturtevant
Bacon
Jesus
Mr.Beecher
New
Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
Fathers
Brooklyn Eagle
Bowen
Plymouth Committee
Eagle
Upo
Cabinet rumors denied by Washington officials
A prominent Cabinet member states that reports of a serious disagreement with the President are unfounded. He notes no cabinet tensions in recent sessions and says trial outcomes will not disrupt cabinet harmony. Rumors about Pierrepont, Fish, Chandler, and the Interior post are also denied or unclear.
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Washinorthy
Pierrepont
England
Fish
Gen. Schenck
Chandler
Gen. Cowan
Gorham
Theagne
Oliver Johnson Defends Beecher Silence on Tilton Exposé
Oliver Johnson explains his restraint in responding to Tilton and Beecher exposure claims. He states he believed Beecher innocent of crime yet noted circumstances that could cast doubt if revealed. Johnson says Tilton confessed adulteries to him and describes handling Tilton with care for his family and for Beecher.
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New York
Oliver Johnson
Tilton
Beecher
Mr. Tilton
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Askung
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Washrnetoy
Francis Carr
Democratic House
Caucus
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Fremont
Judiciary Committee
Schenck
Gzorrroy & Gisson
Gazette
Gibson House
Leavenworth
Robert Campbell
Arizona
Tokuma
Neb
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