After the Convention Grant Movement Faces Stronger Opposition
Washington reports a general shift against a third term as the New York and Harrisburg conventions shape opposition within the Grant camp. The Utica actions and Blaine votes are seen as signs that opposition is spreading beyond Albany and that Conkling’s influence remains a decisive factor for party control.
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Grant
Develo Blaine
Allen
Conkling
Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Gen. Grant
New York
Harrisburg
Utica
Blaine
Cameron
Deficiency Bill Passes Amid Star Route Controversy
Washington reports the House backed a Baker substitute bill allocating 970000 for inland mail through fiscal year end with unchanged trips and limited expedition pay. The Star route probe could lead to impeachment talks against Gen Brady for maladministration, as bipartisan support erodes and officials face rebuke over mismanagement.
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Cial
Ctincinnati Gazette
Washington
House
Gen. Baker
Indiana
Appropriation Committee
Gen. Brady
Committee On Appropriations
Brady
Groundless attack on Gov Hoyt denounced as Cheyenne ruse
Special dispatch reports letters from Cheyenne claim Gov Hoyt faces a vicious smear by Postmaster Glotcke to undermine his influence. Private letters say the charges are groundless and reflect poorly on Glotcke’s conduct. The piece also notes that Bayard’s 1861 secession speech harms no Democrat’s standing. An Ohio Tilden delegation may form thirteen of twenty districts with Thompson Hoadly Armstrong Long named as delegates.
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Cincinati Gazette
Wasarsatox
Cheyenne
Glotcke
Gov. Hoyt
Washington
Senator Bayard
Tilden
Cincinnati Gazette
Delaware
Aaa Beret
Nion
Ohio
John G. Thompson
Judge Hoadly
W. M. Armstrong
Alex Long
Official Indorsements on Gen Sherman Charges
Washington February 26 official comments on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman against Gen Sherman. War Department correspondence outlines remarks referred for the Army’s views.) secretary of war Alex. Ramsey authorized transmission to President. Sherman’s indorsement emphasizes long-held honor and calls for proper scrutiny.
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Washington
Sherman
War Department
Alex. Rawsey
Gen. Sherman
Army OF the United
A. Ramsey
H. W. Boynton
Ologin
Sheriman
Mona
Jarelya
Gusele
General Boynton Denounces Civil Trial for Libel
In a written statement dated February 26 1880 General Y Boynton defends his position against a Civil War era charge of slander and libel. He argues for civil court rather than military trial and cites President’s policy restricting officers from public slander. He thanks Secretary of War for courtesy and seeks further justice through civil channels.
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Bette
Grant
Thomas
Logan
Blair
Boynton
Bi Pepo
Fr. W. Boynton
United States
District of Columbia
Matt. H. Ae
Dame St
Nate
W. TrSuzaxan
Washington
Alexander Ramsey
W. T.sherman
Judge Advocate General
S Oes
Sherman
Neral
Gen
Secretary of War
Iam
Y. Boynton
Bill to Relieve Certain Manufacturers Text Issued in Washington
The Treasury Secretary prepared a bill sent to the House of Representatives to amend Section 20 of the March 3 act. It authorizes manufacturers of medicines preparations cosmetics and other export items to withdraw from distillery warehouses without paying internal revenue tax in original packages. The bill ends with a provision about leakage loss and transfer of distilled spirits between warehouse types under existing law.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
House of Representative
Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Senators Agree Pairs Must Allow Vote To Count Quorum
Democratic Senators held a caucus in Washington on February 26 to curb repeated quorum problems. They agreed pairs should not be binding if one member votes when needed. aims included establishing joint House Senate rules and reconsidering electoral vote practices.
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Washington
Senate
House
Lal Te Role Ate
National Yearly Profit Estimates for Treasury Receipts
In Washington on February 26 the Treasury expects customs monthly receipts near 15 million dollars and internal revenue about 9 million. For the fiscal year ending June 30 next, customs around 15 million and internal revenue 17 million are projected, with miscellaneous income about 1 million. Expenditures, including sinking fund and interest, may total 275 to 278 million, yielding an estimated government profit near 25 million.
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Washincton
Treasury Department
President Approves Joint Resolution for Navy Relief Aid
The President yesterday approved a joint resolution authorizing emergency aid for the Navy. The measure aims to provide relief funds to sailors and support programs responding to shortages and disruptions affecting naval personnel.
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Navy
Heirs of John Edwards contest will over mental unsoundness
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gasette reports a major will contest in the circuit court. The heirs seek to nullify John Edwards’s will on grounds he was not of sound mind or free of undue influence. The will assigns the widow life use of estate with $200 to each plaintiff and large remainder to executor William A. Edwards, with an estate valued near $5,000.
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Cincinnati Gasette
Columnus
John Edwards
Edwards
William A. Edwards
Lawmakers Propose Turnpike and Tax Reforms In Senate Action
A conference committee reported a substitute on free turnpikes making each township with free turnpikes a road district for care and maintenance. Bills were offered on landlord tenant relations, dog tax funding for sheep losses, legal pleadings, and city public improvements. The House passed the school appropriation bill and a Guernsey County tax levy to fund a new courthouse.
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Senate
Saltzgaber
van Cleaf
Strong
Eggleston
R. Pringle
House
Bill aims to cripple Cincinnati Southern Railroad in Kentucky
A Kentucky House session debates the McElroy railroad bill targeting the Cincinnati Southern Railroad. Sections 4 and 7 restrict freight charges between way and through shipments and cap local versus long distance rates. Proponents cite state retaliation against the competing Louisville & Nashville line. critics note it cannot reach the Kentucky Central.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Frankfoft
McElroy
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
State of
Kentucky
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
Woodson
Hart County
Kentucky Central
Campbell
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Owen Ae
Rumor and Concessions Hinted in Czar Anniversary Move
Kiev dispatches and London reports survey unrest in St Petersburg as authorities plan a Commission of Supreme Control under Gen Loris Melikoff. The Winter Palace blast and Nihilist threats prompt protective measures, arrests, and vigilance ahead of the emperor's accession anniversary.
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Winter Palace
St. Peterspurc
Molwa
St. Petersburg
Loris Melikoff
Eat Eeree
Ges
Casto
Commund Shia O
Imperier Gantt
St. Tates
Paris
Berlin
Pants
Russia
Emder
Hartmann
Moscow
Vienna
Botzner Zeitung
Stametz
Merau
Austrian Tyrol
Berury
Death of Dr Charles William Russell of Maynooth College
Loxpox Feb 26 Charles William Russell D D president of St Patrick's College Maynooth Ireland since 1857 is dead aged sixty eight. Paris Feb 26 the Moniteur reports arrest of a Prussian officer while viewing Bessu redoubt he was taken to Rheims.
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Charles William Russell
St. Patrick's College
Maynooth
Ireland
Paris
Moniteur
Bessu
Rheims
Penitentiary Probe Claims Charnel House Status
Franxfort dispatch reports two committees investigated the Kentucky Penitentiary. The Senate committee and a joint committee heard Col. South and witnesses. The published report claims overall good cell conditions but blames diet, bedding, hog butcherings, and garbage for disease. It calls for Allen’s removal and clarifies alleged cruel punishments.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Franxfort
Kentucky
Senate
Col. South
Glanton
Allen
Sam South
National League Meets. Rule Reforms and Umpire Nominees Adopted
National League delegates meet at Osborn House in Rocheston. A new rules committee with Hulbert and Evans empowered to fill vacancies, and a pre season agreement bars clubs from hiring players before Oct 23, 1880. Umpires nominated include Wade, Young, McLean, Pratt, Davis, Stearns, Fitch, and others. A Buffalo firm wins printing job for 11,500 three sheet posters.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Rocheston
National League of Professional Baseball
Osborn House
W. A. Hulbert
Chicago
Justus Thorner
Cincinnati
J. F. Evans
Cleveland
J. B. Sage
Buffalo
Bob Ferguson
Troy
Freeman Brown
Worcester
Henry T Root
Providence
A. H. Soden
Boston
Hulbert
Messrs
Hulbert and
Evans
Syracuse
Wm. McLean
Philadelphia
A. G. Pratt
Pittsburg
C. E. Davis
New Bedford
W. E. Stearns
Washington
P. B. Fitch
Ithaca
J. L. White
Corning
M. Walsh
Louisville
W. Nickerson
C. E. Daniels
Hartford
A. Baker
Rockford
T. Gillian
London
Ont
G. H. Bradley
Rochester
J W. Schofield
Otis Tilden
Brockton
Mass
Henry Murphy
Lynn
Daniel Sullivan
Daniel Lynch
Holyoke
T. A. Libpy
Chelsea
J. Dolan
W. Furlong
Milwaukee
Irish agitators Parnell and Dillon speak in Minnesota towns
Parnell and Dillon arrive from Winona and stop in Wi Lake City Red Wing Hastings and other towns. Crowds greet them and subscribe several hundred dollars. They are taken to the Opera House escorted by Irish societies for an enthusiastic meeting. Revenue from seat sales is expected along with other subscriptions.
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Geo. W. Williams
Steater Hickenlooper
House
Cincinnati
Yeas
Voight
Kirchner
Hamilton County
Cory
Thorpe
Ebright
Catarrh Throat and Lung Ailments Promised Quick Cure
An old advertisement claims speedy cures for catarrh throat and lung affections. It mentions West Fourth and a 90 pt size, with vague contact or product details and no verifiable medical evidence. The wording repeats the claim for emphasis and targets general readers seeking relief.
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Washington Notes
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Bar Shavano
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Columat’s
Stryker
Williams
Hill
Cole
Springfield
Dial
Sprinfield
Messrs. Atkinson
Parker Wilkins
Kirby
Wyandot
Moore
Carlisle
Marriott
Atkinson
Pond
Hitchcock
Greene
Greene County
Washburne
Jules
Preble County
Hans
Seemak Ak
Seip Eatel Oth
Styrgren
Eertetons
Bemar
Gallia
Marsh
Jones
Estill
Committee On Servilance and Elections
Moses H. Kirby
John K. Pollard
Kelly and
Parker
Riverside
Nat. Lord
George Thompson
A. Brown
H. de Bus
Committee On Municipal Affairs
Thew Wright
Scott
Foster
Ohio Fish Commission
Sanusky
John F. Downey
Gov. Foster
Leary Barton
Decker
Hays
Locke
Orere
Cincinnati Barbed Fencing Company
Capital Stock
Ohio Safe & Lock Company
Cincent Capital
Home Building & Loan Company
Areas Capital
Leese
Ae Knox
Seloto
Clermont
Anes i
Cincinnati Southern
Germany
Gay Fawkes
St. Helier’s Barracks
Jersey
Czass
Cracow
Alexander
Loxpon
Parnell
Biggar
Havana
Rajas
Cayos
Perez
Vasquez
Ulster
the Irish Relief Fund
Dusiix
Mansion House
Duchess of Enue
Louise
Ottawa
Constantinopne
Kentucky's Penitentiary
Sayer
National Association—Rules
West Fourth 90 Pt
ALS West Rth
Stregs
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