Mixed Crowd at the White House Reception
Washington dispatch reports a crowded White House reception mixing official guests with those admitted informally. The event exposed invitation flaws and line-crossing, as journalists and other nonofficials, including journalists and ladies, found entry through separate paths, provoking humiliation among attendees.
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Washington
White House
Executive Mansion
Thomas Lincoln Casey
Congress
Army
Navy
Butler Corbin Contest Settled in Senate Dispute
Special Dispatch reports the Senate rejected a motion to take up the South Carolina contested Senatorship case by 25 to 36, disposing of Mr. Corbin’s claim to the seat held by Senator Butler. The decision ends the dispute with Butler remaining in office.
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Cinckati Gazette
Washgton
Senate
South Carolina
Corbin
Butler
Subidy clash in Congress threatens Postoffice bill
The Brazilian subsidy, appended to the Postoffice appropriation bill, is sent to Appropriations where a report against it is likely. House conferees Blount Clymer and Baker oppose the subsidy, while Senate leader Dorsey heads firm conferees. A conference showdown could force recourse to an extra session to avoid a post office shutdown on July 1. New York and Northern lawmakers receive calls opposing a New Orleans line seen as harming New York coffee imports from Rio.
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Cincinnati
Washmerton
Yeas
Mays
House
Chittenden
New York
Fort
Illinois
Killinger
Pennsylvania
Randall
Supervisor
Dunnell
Minnesota
Patterson
Brentano
Senate
Congress
George C. Hazelton
Wisconsin
Louisiana
Chisholm
Mississippi
South
Gen. Banning
Eph. Holland
Banning
Dayton
Ohio
Monroe
Washington
Postoffice
Committee On
Messrs. Blount
Clymer
Baker
Blount
Dorsey
Northern
New Orleans
Rio
Pension Agents' Conspiracy Revealed in Circular
Special Dispatch reports a circulated circular claiming a pension claim agent led education of Congress, the press, and the public on arrears of pensions and helped pass the arrears of pensions bill. It urged beneficiaries to subscribe part of their arrears as a testimonial. The circular was signed by several firms and individuals from this city.
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Washington
Prince Imperial sails to join Cape campaign as volunteer
The Prince Imperial plans to sail for the Cape tomorrow to join a fighting column as a volunteer. He seeks a British Army commission, which was rejected, and will work on the staff of the Royal Artillery. Also, London reports factory shutdowns and winding up actions as firms amid trade concerns and a postponed Commons vote on restricting American cattle imports.
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Prince Imperial
Cape
Royal Artillery
Turco Russian talks ease evacuation fears in Turkish lands
In Constantinople and Vienna reports indicate a new spirit in Turco Russian relations. Both sides show friendliness over evacuation details and a mutual wish to settle terms, while no agreement on declaring the occupation provisional. The Porte will relinquish customs control and consider broader representations on debts.
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Constantinople
Stolipine
Russia
Austria
Loxpon
Vienna
Turkey
PORTE
Safvet Pasha
Paris
de Tocqueville
Italy
England
France
Customs Commission
Burning houses infected with the plague begins
St Peterssure report that a committee tasked with burning infected houses in plague districts has started operations and will continue until containment is achieved.
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St. Peterssure
Compromise Over Paris Commune Relief Fund Set by Prefect
Paris reports a compromise between the city and government as relief fund distribution is entrusted to the Prefect of Seine. Other dispatches discuss Grevy and ministers facing impeachment, possible censure for De Broglie, MacMahon’s ophthalmic illness, De Marcere resigning if the Prefect of the Seine resigns, Leon Say’s stance on 5 percent rentes, and DeCassagnac’s possible invalid re election.
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Paris
Cit
Seine
Grevy
Chamber of Deputies
de Broglie
Macmahon III
London
MacMahon
de Marcere
Renault
Loxpoy
Leon
Rentes
Republic
DF Cassagnac
Paul DeCassagnac
Bis marck press on protective tariff and policy
A detailed Reichstag report on Bis marck’s speech in the Austro German treaty debate shows his resolve to stick to convictions and pursue immediate success if needed. The Reichstag approved the international postal treaty for registered letters and the Imperial Bank reports a 11,157,000 mark rise in specie. A Berlin dispatch notes the Tariff Commission’s recommendation on import duties under the new law with tin duties discussed.
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Bismarck
Loxpox
Reichstag
Berurx
Swiss tariff proposal and parliamentary proceedings note
The commission recommends a duty of twenty five pfennigs per hundred weight on rye and fifty pfennigs on other grain with a retrospec tive date. It is believed the Federal Council will approve. In London reports, the Commission of Appeal under the Socialistic law rules that publishing single speeches instead of an impartial report of Parliamentary proceedings is illegal.
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Federal Council
Loxpow
Commission of the
Committee of Appeal
Earthquake Shocks Hit Rome and Siena
Severe shocks were felt in Rome and Siena. In Siena two churches collapsed, killing two priests and several villagers.
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Rome
Sienna
Efforts to Prevent President from Signing Chinese Bill
A San Francisco dispatch reports San Francisco Chamber of Commerce efforts to urge President Hayes to sign the Chinese immigration bill. Delegations from California and Oregon pressed for action while Hayes considered arguments on labor, morals, and national policy. City officials and Republican committees urged swift approval, with mass meetings planned in multiple cities.
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Washington
San Francisco
Chamber of Commerce
Associated Press
Sargent
Booth
Mitchell
Jones
Nevada
Williams
Oregon
Meren
Page
Davis
Phelps
California
National Workingmen's Assembly
Pacific Coast
Hayes
George ©. Perkins
Bryant
Board of Supervisors
Chamber
United States
Congress
Ninth Senatorial District
Republican Club
Rutherford B. Hayes
Oakland
Rutherford
Hayrs
Washington, D. C
Republican State Central Committee of
Alex. Gabell
M. D. Beruck
Irwin
Curcaco
Washburn-Donnelly Contested Election Case Summary
Minneapolis Minn Feb 25 The contestant wrapped up testimony in the Donnelly Washburn contested election case for the Third Minnesota District after forty days of investigation. The proceedings show the election as unusually fair and none of the charges are sustained. Washburn will not present further testimony.
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Minneapolis
Miny
Donnelly
Washburn
Minnesota
Death Plots in New Orleans Rail War Ends in Shootout
Zell Howell Piedmont Air Line official was shot dead at St. Charles and Common streets by A T Wimberly a Coffeeville Miss merchant. Ed Howell brother of the deceased shot Wimberly in the back. About a dozen shots fired. a bystander wounded. Ed Howell arrested. Wimberly hospitalized likely to die.
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New Orleans
Zell Howell
General Southern
Piedmont Air Line Railway
A. T. Wimberly
Coffeeville
Miss
St. Charles
Common Streets
Ed. Howell
Wimberly
House Session Opens With Petitions For Local Option Bills
Speaker Neal opens the House at 2 30 PM. Numerous petitions are presented from Tuscarawas, North Lewisburg, Lebanon, and Wayne County urging passage of local option bills and county school supervision. A remonstrance from Cincinnati contractors against abolishing the Board of Public Works is filed. The Auditor of State reports balances and funds. the motion to print the tabled report passes. Senate adjourns after receiving Governor Burns nomination for Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home trustee.
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Neal
Johnson
Tuscarawas County
Cowgill
North Lewisburg
Champaign County
Quinby
Wales
Durbin Ward
Lebanon
Warren County
She
McCoy
Wayne
Wayne County
Loder
Frank Kirschner
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Board of Public Works
House
Auditor of State
State Treasury
Alexander
Barnabas Burns
Richland County
Soldiers and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home
Committee On the Home
Youthful Husband Robs Wife and Disappears
Bloomington police report a case of wife desertion as W H Fawkes, who married Ida Savage of Clinton Illinois, vanished with a large sum from the sale of property after arriving for their honeymoon. He was traced to Rockford Illinois before vanishing to parts unknown. Ida Savage returned home heartbroken.
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Broomington, Inc
W. H. Fawkes
Ida Savage
Clinton, Ill
Bloomington
Fowkes
Fawkes
Sprague House
Rockford
Ill
Cowardly Murder Special Dispatch to the Gazette
A Crawford County report from Macon details a fatal dispute over a plantation overseer Humber and planter Mack Robertson of J. W. Lathrop & Co. Hunter, once employed, was dismissed after a year. A quarrel over a $15 settlement allegedly led to violence and murder.
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Mack Robertson
Crawford County
Macon
J. W. Lathrop & Co
Savannah
Humber
Hunter
Dugan House Fire Damages in Kenton On February 25
Fire and water damaged the Dugan House owned by P. Dugan in Kenton this morning, increasing losses from 1200 to 1800 dollars. Fire was discovered about 2 o'clock. It is insured for 12500 with Cooper of Dayton, Corn City of Toledo, Capital City of Columbus, Manufacturers of Cincinnati, Phoenix of Cincinnati, and Allen County Mutual.
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Kenton
Dugan
P. Dugan
Cooper
Dayton
Corn City
Toledo
Capital City
Columbus
Manufacturers
Cincinnati
Phoenix
Allen County Mutual
Garveston Fire Razes Town Center
A Taylorsville News special reports Garveston nearly wiped out by a major afternoon blaze. Several blocks including main business district and the Post Office burned. Loss put at about 50000 with light insurance, mainly Southern companies. Only two blocks saved.
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Garveston
Taylorsville
Insurance
Southern Companies
Bamberg Fire Destroys Much of Town Business District
A large Bamberg fire swept two-thirds of the town business area in Bamberg South Carolina this morning. The estimated loss runs to fifty thousand dollars with about ten thousand of that covered by insurance. No injuries are reported.
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Charleston
S. C
Charteston
8. C
Bamberg
Firefighters Hurt As Ladder Breaks During Small Blaze
In Pintapenruta on February 25 a minor fire caused injuries to three firefighters and the Insurance Patrol secretary after a ladder gave way.
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Insurance Patrol
Fire in Barrie Causes $30000 Loss on February 25
A morning fire in Barrie Ontario caused about $30000 in damage with insured loss listed at $15000. The blaze damaged several structures and disrupted local business. Fire crews responded quickly but could not halt the spread.
Enterprising Merchants Indicted Over Gift Enterprises
Southern Indiana report notes two leading New Albany merchants ran gift enterprises offering 400 to 500 dollars in goods to attract customers via lucky tickets. Grand Jury indicted all involved for lottery law violations. Also: Head vs Louisville New Albany Chicago Railroad jury disagreed on a 10 000 damage claim after a leg loss. Obituaries: John Schaffer 66 born during early settlement and David Shaw 72 pioneer died suddenly.
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Grand
Wm. Head
Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railroad
Lawrence County
John Schaffer
David Shaw
New Albany
Quarrels Over Madison Election Ballot Box Claim
A Madison dispatch in the Indianapolis Sentinel reports ballot box stuffing for Republicans, denied by the Courier via Mrs. Brennen the Sentinel's informant. Sheriff Nugent today struck John Law of Graham with a black eye and a burst lip after Law accused him of buying a vote in the last election.
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Manson, Inc
Madison
Indianapolis Sentinel
Brennen
Sentinel
Missing Charles Benson Sought By City Officers
Charles Benson, who departed for the South with a large sum of money to buy lumber for T. B. Johns, has not returned. Officials Fasig and Vandever depart tonight for Louisiana to locate him and determine if he was robbed or fled with the funds.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Terre Havre, Inc
Charles Benson
South
T. B. Johns
Benson
Fasig and
Vandever
Louisiana
Louis Blon Dies After Saloon Fight Death Not From Wounds
Louis Blon, stabbed by Galen Byron in a drunken brawl at Van Mar ter's saloon on February 16, died last night. Doctors ruled the death not caused by the wounds, following a post mortem examination.
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Uprer Sanovsky
Louis Blon
Galen Byron
van Marter
Annual Meeting of the Mt. Vernon and Columbus Railroad
Thomas D. Messler, president of the Cleveland Mt. Vernon and Columbus Railroad, arrived in Mt. Vernon from Pittsburgh in a special car to preside at the annual meeting to be held tomorrow.
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C., Mt. Ve & Cy Railroad Company
Cincinnati Gazete
Thomas D. Messler
Cleveland. Mt. Vernon
Angell Arrives Here From Paris in Pullman Case
Angell, the defaulting Pullman Palace Car Company secretary, arrived here this evening after a trip from Paris, as reported from Angell at Home in Curiaco on February 25.
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Curiaco
Angell
Pullman Palace Car Company
Modern cure advertised for nasal catarrh and lung ailments
Dr. Aborn at 215 West Fourth Street offers a home-based treatment for nasal catarrh bronchitis asthma and lung affections with moderate terms. Hours 10 am to 3 pm.
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Aborn
West Fourth Street
Eve
Ear
Cataren
Turoat
Lane Puystoray
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Germany
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Board of City Trustees of
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Hamilton County
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N. G. Regiment
George J. Freeman
Neubert
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F. W. Eversman
Starling Medical College
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T. H. Ross
W. H. Turkopp
W. H. McCollum
J. H. Pflinger
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W. W. Glenn
T. R. Wissinger
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Farmers’ Mutual Relief Association
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