Senate Inquiry on Appointments Sparks Senate Clash
Congress debated a resolution demanding a list of recommendations for appointments or removals from New York Missouri Illinois and Nebraska to the present administration with details on actions taken and any non voucher requests. Taumsuch condemned the move as sneaky while Morrow defended himself. The measure stalled as other business proceeded, including a defense of the administration and a push to end of session inquiries.
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J’erxy
Ohio
Seaate
Capitol
Ways and Means
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United States
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Gen. Grant
Soldiers' Home Street Railway Directors Elected in Dayton
Dayton dispatch reports the election of Maj. J. B. Thomas James Applegate Wm. B. King J. W. Dietrich George Crammer Michael N. Kimmel and D. Bergen to direct the Soldiers' Home Street Railway Board with Applegate as President and Dietrich as Secretary. Work resumes on the Oakland route as preparations proceed. Police catch Jerry Carneil burglar at Kelso Bennett drug store. he is denied acquittal in grand larceny and faces new charges. Wu. Blackburn convicted of rape. new-trial plea denied. District Fair excitement grows. local efforts intensify. Columbus dispatch notes Ashdabula's Manufacturers' Loan Association filing for $100,000. Samuel Galloway gravely ill. Starling Medical College graduates, legislative acts filed. Cincinnati Southern Railroad amendments debated in Frankfort. per capita tax and freight tax repeals expected. Louisville Canal opened with four boats passing through locks. notable officials present. Springfield items include arrests for highway robbery and burglary. Reform Farm preparations noted.
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Soldiers’ Home Street Railway
J. B. Thomas
the Home
James Applegate
Wm. B. King
J. W. Dietrich
George Crammer
Michael N. Kimmel
D. Bergen
Oakland
Salisbury and
Newberry
Jerry Carneil
Kelso & Bennett
Ludlow
Jerry
Court of Common Leas
Blackburn
Court of Common Pleas
Cincinnati Gazette
Collumbus
Manufacturers’ Loan Association
Ashdabula
Samuel Galloway
Starling Medical College
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Washington News Summary 1872 Political Debates and Nominations
The letter from Attorney General Williams to District Attorney Davis urges prosecution for bribes tied to customs and revenue frauds. House debates on Conkling’s senatorial records, Sumner’s arms resolution, tariff votes, and Chicago relief legislation dominate sessions. Key notes include discussions on New York customs inquiries, reorganization plans for General Order, and nominations for federal posts including Philadelphia Collector.
Richmond Board of Trade elects officers and trustees
The Richmond Board of Trade elected Andrew F. Scott as President with Jonas W. Yeo E D Palmer and Irvin Reed as Vice Presidents and a ten member Trustees board. Geo W Julian returned home reporting poor health and likely not seeking Congress. Victoria Woodhull plans a spring lecture tour through Ohio and Indiana visiting Cincinnati Dayton and Richmond. Elder Howe and Moses Hull debated spiritualism at Lyceum Hall. Rev Robt L Vickers spoke at Central M E Church about Feejee Island customs.
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Ohio
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Cincinnati
Dayton
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Lyceum Hall
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South Sea Islands
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A Head Wanted for the See of Baltimore
A dispatch from Baltimore reports the church seeks an administrator as the see awaits translation for the archbishopric. The election and appointment process is ongoing amid regional church tensions and administrative delays.
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Baltimore
Erie
Iis
Baltmore
Unitarian Sermon sparks debate at Church of the Messiah
Yesterday at the Church of the Messiah in New York City, Rev Freeman Clarke of Boston delivered a sermon defending Unitarian doctrine. He argued for the unity and fatherhood of God, interior salvation, Christ as a divine man, and inspiration as illumination, not error free. The densely packed church plans to print the sermon as an official exposition of Unitarian faith.
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Freeman Clarke
Boston
Geo. H. Hepworth
Clarke
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Hell
Christ
London
Alabama
London Advertiser
England
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Herald
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Gould
Erie
Lane
Erie Party
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Trenton
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Bennett
Kentucky Senate and House Action in Special Report
The Kentucky Senate and House conduct routine business with minor tests as the Grand Industrial Exposition of Louisville bill passes. A discussion on extending the Mississippi Central Railroad into Kentucky occurs, plus education bills for colored children and school-redistricting measures in Campbell County. Local bills pass or fail, and a liquor bill is tabled amid clerks of courts fee concerns.
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Senate
Louisville
Mississippi Central Railroad Co
Kentucky
HOUSE
Boone County
Sumner County
Tennessee
Yeas
Despenver
Committee On Education
Commonwealth
Hopkinsville
Campbell County
Covington
Newport
Kansas Legislature Confers On Apportionment Bill
The Kansas House appointed a Conference Committee on apportionment, with strong belief the majority bill will pass and defeat any apportionment this session. The House approved a Senate provision mandating one year in the Penitentiary before execution for murder convicts, awaiting a governor issued warrant.
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Associated Press
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Torrxa
House
Senate
Toreka
Commonwealth
Pomeroy
Schofield
First Annual St Louis Poultry Exhibition Opens
The St Louis Poultry Association launches its first show at Mercantile Library Hall with about 400 coops and 2000 fowls from states including New York and Missouri plus many cage birds rabbits and pets. Prizes and diplomas totaled about 1200 dollars funded by local citizens. Oliver C Hall was declared mentally unsound by a Probate Court jury and a guardian was appointed.
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J. Louis
St. Louis Poultry Association
Mercantile Library Hall
New York
Connecticut
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Oliver C. Hall
Lindell Hotel
Planters’ House
Southern Hotel
Ledger reports baggage master hurt in late accident
The Ledger notes the baggage master William Tull of the Short Line is critically injured in a recent accident and may lose use of his left hand. The La Toulstile Hotel property sold that day for two hundred ten thousand dollars to an elderly buyer and will be refitted.
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New Orleans
Congress
L. G
William Tull
Ivan ci Po
la Toulstile
Men Arrested at Van Wert-German Convention
Hartford announces the men arrested in Van Wert Ohio are Scott and Charest, Windsor Locks murderers. Connecticut Gov sends requisition to Ohio. they will be brought home this week. A German American Association convention discussed affairs and did not nominate a ticket. Resolutions praised Senator Carl Schurz for reform efforts.
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Hartford
Conn
van Wert
Scott and Charest
Windsor Locks
Ohio
Connecticut
Organizationa
Carl Schurz
Severe Winter Delays Railroad and Fires Blaze Across Plants
Snow halted the Union Pacific and delayed western line trains by up to seventeen hours. In Massachusetts, coal sheds at J L Colby iron works burned, threatening $500,000 in charcoal, while a sugar refinery in Marcus Hook was destroyed by fire, suspected furnace spark. The storm crippled coastal posts and marooned ships as crews tour the Territory.
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Union Pacific
Paris
Ord
SrrmxGcrie
Mass
J. L. Colby
Iron Works
Lanesboro
Albany
Lixwoop
of Boral & Baker
Marcus H
Woman and Presbyterians debate role of women in church
A church meeting in this city last evening heard Rev Dr Patterson address the question of women's roles in ministry. He argued the Old Testament precedent and New Testament instruction limit women from public authority. ministers are men, and the modern church constitution should reflect this.
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Cet
Paul
Earl Charch
Steamers Reach Outbound and Incoming Ports
Lospon reports steamers Minnesota Abyssinia Europa and Moselle have arrived out. New York notes Baltic and Baltic from Liverpool have arrived. Steamship India from Glasgow has part of her cargo to admit reefer. Chase taken for s
Monarchy tensions and royal tour plans across Europe
London reports the Prince of Wales will tour the Italian lakes after thanksgiving ceremonies, while Parliament notes government communications with foreign powers. Antwerp sees monarchist unrest with clashes and arrests as Count de Chambord faces scrutiny. Berlin stock panic follows Washington treaty news. French and Spanish affairs signal potential regime shifts and ongoing indemnity fund updates.
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Belgium
Japanese Embassy greeted in Chicago at Tremont House visit
The Imperial Japanese Embassy arrived in Chicago at 2:30 PM and was escorted to Tremont House by a Common Council committee. Mayor Medill welcomed the delegation, praising trade, science, and cultural exchange while noting progress in steam navigation, telegraphy, and modern industry. The envoy responded cordially, and the visit included city escort arrangements for future appearances as relations deepen.
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Japanese Empire
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Eet
Orward
Iwakura
Double Murder Reported Near Auburn Schuylkill County Pa
A farmer Dan with his wife near Auburn Schuylkill County was assaulted and left for dead. The father was found beaten and frozen three hundred yards from the house. the wife, Mrs Kramer, remains unconscious. Robbers robbed the residence. no suspects yet.
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Dan
Auburn
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To, Patton
Ibn Te Tn
Ambiguous OCR Clip on Discrimination and Garfield Vote
The fragment notes a discussion on discrimination and following a man of Ni, mentioning a clause and wage, with references to the House and Garfield vote. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear identities or events.
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Mr. Garfield
R. Eld
Baltimore’s oldest bar owner dies on Sunday
The report notes Jonathan Meredith, claimed as the oldest bar proprietor in Baltimore, passed away on Sunday. It also references mixed accounts from Edmund Lanier of the United States Navy and events in New Orleans, a suicide in Waukesha, a shooting at McIntosh Camp near Denver, and a jailer’s chase near Grand Fork with prisoners missing.
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Baltimore
Edmund Lanier
United Maynee
States Navy
Grand Duke
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Alexis
Wall
Himelf
Waukesha
Wis
McIntosh Camp
St. Joseph
Denver
Pairbury
Kentucky Jack
McIntosh
McCausland
Red River
Fort Pembina
Grand Fork
Fargo
Noth
McCuasiana
Mexican Revolution Era Battles Near Coastline
Fragmentary report references opposition forces led by Gen rfrio and a coastal engagement. Mentions a score or amount related to a seneilion and a $9 value, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
New York Live Stock Market Report Feeds Mixed Week
New York February 26 boxy Carrie market report shows 240 cars 3 987 head for the week down from 7 139. Cattle prices varied with a few selections at 12 1 2c per lb none below 10c. Sheep sales 3 442 head for the week 16 562 with firm to moderately active demand 74 4 9 4c per lb for ordinary to extra. Hogs and dressed meats limited, prices firmer but active at 53 4 51c Western and 61 4 63c city.
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Carrie
Moon
Illinois
Ohio
Sige
Michigan
State
Philadelphia Live Stock Market Summary
Philadelphia reports a dull week with buyers favored. From February 26 sales total 2,850 head of steers and hogs, with extra Pennsylvania and Western steers at 700, fair to good at 600 to 700, sheep at 750 to 1000, hogs at 700 to 900, and 2,600 head of hogs sold at 700 to 800.
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Pittsburg Live Stock Market Report
Fast list of arrivals with heavy cattle at about mid four figures, stockers around four dollars per hundredweight, hogs selling from about five to five and a half dollars, and sheep price details omitted. Market dull on some categories, best sales noted for hogs and cattle.
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Bexr Catrim
Cotton Markets Report From Several Cities
The cotton market across New Orleans Charleston Galveston and other ports showed dull activity with mid and good ordinary levels weakening. Net receipts reached hundreds to thousands of bales, exports to the continent and coastwise trade noted, and totals on hand varied by city. A prominent sale by Woods & Co. moved 3,564 bales valued near $250,000, highlighting the day’s activity.
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Pacaerar
Mrcaie
Eery Woods & Co
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Son Bel
New York Dry Goods Market Steady as Fabrics Rise
The New York market shows steady, firm tone with focused demand. Printed hoes rise to 11 1/2 cents, white goods and cambrics firm around 18 and 14 cents, ginghams at 60 cents, worsted braids higher to 90 cents, Conestoga brown sheetings up to 14 cents, and stock levels tightened as sales from first hands remain strong.
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River News by Telegraph Special Dispatches to the Cincinnati Gazette
Louisville reports a stationary river with seven feet in the main channel and five in the chute, weather cloudy and chilly, coal price up to six dollars, Charmer remains arriving from Evansville and several boats depart or pass through canal. Multiple river cities note ice, wrecks, vessel damage, and reopens for large boats, with DoWerned names, losses, and diversions across St. Louis Cincinnati and surrounding ports.
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Charmer
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Mollie Ebert
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E. H. Durfee
Pittsburg
Potomac
Cinc'nnati
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Hyena
Dick Fulton
New Albany
Sanny Lewis and
Post Boy
Madison
St. Louis
St. Lovuis
R. J. Lockwood
Red River
Lockwood
Minnie
Carter Red River Packet Company
Carter & Co
Missouri River
Dr. City
Moreantown
W. Va
Monongahéla
Brownsville
Alleghany
Lranton
Parkersburg
Aritha
Local river news and legal ruling in Evansville waters
Weather cloudy and cool with river level changes and packet arrivals at Evansville. The State versus Brown and Jones involved the tug Nettie Jones and seized arms from the steamer Hesper tied to militia arming, with judges ruling no complicity. Arrivals and departures include Kate Kinney and Bodmann with overall active river traffic and rising water on Arkansas and White rivers.
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Caldwell
Ugay States District Court
Brown & Jones
Nettie Jones
Mississippi
Mettie Jones
Mxkimis
Kate Kinney
Cairo
le Team
En Orns
John Verton
Belle St. Louis
Vicksburg
Dardanelle
Arkansas River
Kite River
Iex Shreve
Charles Bodmann
New Orleans
Kate Kinne
Turner
Banquet Address from Japanese Embassy in San Francisco
The speech thanks San Francisco citizens for hospitality and outlines Japan’s rapid modernization. It notes friendly ties with treaty powers led by the United States, civil reforms including abolishing feudalism, and aims to educate women. It cites railroads and telegraph expansion, shipyards, lighthouses, and progress under imperial guidance toward closer international cooperation. It ends with Japan’s rising sun emblem and commitment to future advancement.
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Japan
United States
Treasury Department
Department of Works
Empire
Noted First Lady Teacher Earns Two Thousand Five Hundred
The article mentions Miss Anna C. Bracket as principal of St Louis Normal School receiving the highest salary for a lady teacher, $2,500 annually. It also covers miscellaneous items including a debut of Miss Brash in Italy, operatic gossip, a Philadelphia hatter in Madras, and a Florentine theater incident with a Chinese juggling act gone wrong.
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St. Louis Normal School
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