Washington Democrats strug gle with money troubles and rifts
The Cincinnati Gazette reports a split in the Democratic caucus Currency Committee as soft money and hard money wings fail to agree on policy. Indications rise of a party schism with East hard money allies likely to back a moderate restoration bill. The piece notes proposed acts and calls for investigation into whisky frauds alongside political maneuvering surrounding Secretary Bristow.
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Washmerton
Democratic Caucus Currency Committee
Payne
Caucus
House
Frank Landers
Indiana
Congress
United States Treasury
United States
Alaska Commercial Company examination ends in Washington
Washieton February 26 Gen Miller president of the Alaska Commercial Company concludes testimony before the Ways and Means sub committee. Miller says the company fulfilled obligations and did more for government and natives than required. He estimates government income through the company at about $5 000 annually. Secretary Boutwell to be next witness. Washington February 27 Gen Babcock and Levi P Lucky return from St Louis. Democratic finance troubles show factions clash over platform and reconciling views.
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Indiana
Washington
William Harkness
Venus
Babcock Military Court
Chicago
St. Louis
Alaska Commercial Company
Washieton
Gen. Miller
Ways and Means
Boutwell
Babcock
Army
Kellogg
New Orleans
House of Representatives
Banking and currency debate on gold reserve provisions
The discussion centers on requiring banks to hold 3 percent gold reserves of authorized circulation and the Treasury to set aside 3 percent of outstanding legal tender notes. The Payne bill’s 5 percent reserve proposal is also noted. Separately, District colored citizens plan to send delegates to a national convention in Nashville on April 5 for political aims. New York trip for medical consultation noted with return planned. General Babcock disputes resignation rumors, denying need for renewed inquiry.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Committee On Banking and Currency
Convention of
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Nashville
Opposition to City Buildings Sparks Mass Meeting
Special dispatch reports broad public opposition to proposed City Buildings in Cincinnati. A monster meeting at the Courthouse drew many signers of petitions urging a vote on the project. Representatives from Warren Preble Butler Miami Green and Mercer counties plan a big Grange gathering to discuss cooperation for Grange supplies and to promote Dayton as a future State Grange meeting site. Phelps King & Co have bought 100000 dollars in railway iron for the Dayton & Southeastern Narrow Gauge Railway to Jackson County coal fields, signaling early construction. Philharmonics plan concerts with Cincinnati musicians. German singing societies prepare a grand charity concert for the American-German National Normal Institute.
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Warren Preble
Butler
Miami
Green
Mercer
Dayton
Phelps, King & Co
Dayton & Southeastern
Jackson County
Philharmonics
Cincinnati
Young burglar Nelson arrested after depot gun battle
Xenia Ohio February 26 detective Snively of Indianapolis arrested a young man named Harry Wilson at the Xenia depot on burglary charges after a four shot exchange at the length of a freight car. He had been arrested in Columbus the night before but escaped. Rev Robert Culver of Brooklyn has been invited to speak at Wilberforce next March. Xenia council defeated a water works proposal at last night’s meeting.
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Harry Wilson
Xenia
Snively
Indianapolis
Columbus
Robert Culver
Brooklyn
N. Y
Wilberforce
Bold Robbery at Hillsboro Residence Reported
Leeszure U February 27 A daring robbery occurred at Jacob Manker's home one mile northwest of Hillsboro around 11 am. A well dressed man entered, leveled a revolver at Mrs. Manker, and demanded cash. She surrendered a $160 pocketbook, the robber fled vowing to return and kill if she cried out. officers searched with no success.
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Jacob Manker
Hillsboro
Notable attorney F T Weir found dead in his room
Wanasu Inc reports the death of F T Weir a famed local attorney believed dead 24 or 25 hours before discovery. Cause undecided. He was active Thursday and in good health. Richmond notes the event as a somber entry in a busy period.
Unsuccessful Shooting Between Irish Men in Franxfort
A drunk Callery abused his Kennedy sister in Franxfort. Later Callery and Kennedy met and fired at each other with no hits. Both men were arrested. Also noted: ships City of Sydney England Sueva Pommerania arriving in New York and San Francisco notices.
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Kennedy
Callery
San Francisco
Pacific Mail
City of
Sydney
New York
Panama
Steamship England
Liverpool
Sueva
Hamburg
Plymouth
Brooklyn preacher Rev Langley dies in pulpit
New York February 27 Rev E O Langley collapsed and died of heart disease while delivering a sermon at Mission Church Brooklyn located at Nassau and Oakland streets.
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New York
E. 0. Langley
Mission Church
Nassau and
Oakland Streets
Brooklyn
Carlist War Updates Signal End as Insurgents Sue for Amnesty
Eight Carlist battalions refuse fire on Royalists. nine more surrender at Pampeluna. Moriones leads royalists toward San Sebastian while France detains thousands. Deputies in Madrid debate the coup and King Alfonso tours the north. Carlists near Lecumberri kill their commander and seek amnesty as Generals Campos and Rivera close in toward Velate.
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Tolosa
Pr Carlists
Martinez Campos
Pampeluna
Paris
The
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France
Garde Mobile
Hendaye
Moriones
Irun
San Sebastian
Manan
Alfonso
Alsasna
Madrid
Don Carlos
Iran
Lecumberri
Egana
Campos
Rivera
Velate
Perula
Manat
China
Cuba
Political churn in Paris and world news tales
Paris reports M. Casimir Perier delaying Interior Ministry decision amid calls for a near total remodel. Other dispatches note regatta plans for Robert Watson Boyd’s crew, Belgrade armed readiness, German floods, Khokand union with Russia, forged bills in Milan, and political shifts in Paris and London with several European updates.
Feud Ends in Kierolf Shooting Hawkins in Missouri Paper Fight
In Carrollton Missouri a long running feud between J N Hawkins of the Carrollton Journal and A S Kierolf of the Democrat culminated Friday with Kierolf firing four shots at Hawkins. Hawkins was struck in the face and chest and bowels and cannot recover.
Mardi Gras Weather Comes to Omaha and Nesbitt
A severe storm from the northwest, bringing sleet hail and snow with high winds, has prevailed in the area all day as Mardi Gras weather impacts the Omaha and Nes communities.
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Omaha
Nes
Sheridan delivers daughter in Chicago
Chicago February 26 Mrs General P H Sheridan safely delivered of a daughter last night at home. The event was reported with relief and congratulations from family and local officials.
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Chicaco
P. H. Sheridan
Railway notes and political musings of Hayes era
The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe line reaches Presto and links Southern Colorado with the East, with a celebratory event planned March 7 in the city. Separate notes report reduced rail freight rates into Chicago from March 1, bondholder reorganizations for Lake Superior Mississippi, and Governor Hayes prospects with Ohio Republicans backing him but not pursuing a formal nomination at Cincinnati.
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Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
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Denver & Rio Grande
New Mexico
Arizona
Fires Rage Across Two States Burn Mills and Homes
Leavenworth Kansas saw a blaze at 9 pm that destroyed the steam flour mill of H D Rush and the steam saw mill owned by Root and Shepherd with losses near 40000 dollars and 15000 dollars insured. In Willimantic Connecticut Starkweather’s grist mill and nearby structures suffered a 35000 dollar loss with 20000 dollars insured. In Boston Massachusetts the Catholic Home for Destitute Children on Harrison Avenue and East Glen Street was damaged by a fire injuring two firefighters.
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H.D. Rush
Root & Shepherd
Boston
Catholic Home
Harrison Avenue
East Glen Street
Irish group aims U S mediation for Capt. Condon release
A meeting in New York discussed securing U S government mediation to win Capt. Condon's release from an English prison for Fenian involvement. A letter to President Grant was read, progress reported on gaining Senators and Congressmen support, and a mass meeting planned at Cooper Institute on March 17. An Irishmen cooperation resolution was adopted.
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New York
United States
Condon
Grant
Cooper Institute
Indiana Republicans Nominate Orth for Governor Feat
On Feb 27 a dispatch from Judge Martindale to Godlove S. Orth announced Indiana Republicans have nominated Orth as their governor candidate. Orth replied accepting the nomination, noting the Republican nomination is “thankfully accepted.” Dispatch and reply costs were $26 and $6 respectively.
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Indiana
Orth
Interview with Governor Hayes on presidential prospects
Columbus correspondent recounts a confidential chat with Rutherford B. Hayes in the Capitol. Hayes eschews active campaigning, suggesting his name surfaces from friendship and state pride, and comments on Ohio's shifting political balance toward the West while warning no danger to Republicans.
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Capitol
Rutherford Brichard Hayes
Congress
Ohio
Gov. Hayes
Cincinnati
The Press and the Presidency analyzes party nominee hopes
The article surveys about two hundred newspapers to gauge presidential preferences for 1880. It highlights Roscoe Conkling leading with seventeen journals, Blaine second with fifteen, and strong showings for Hayes, Washburne, and others. Democratic hopes center on Hendricks with sixteen supporters, Thurman and Tilden each at seven, while local papers show varied leanings and occasional jokes about candidates.
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United States Supreme Court
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Joe” Medill
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Moses
Thurman
Tilden
Bayard
Houston
Texas
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States Rights
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Pendleton
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Touz
Rose-Co
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Pittsburg
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Hopkinsville
Modestt
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Hoffman
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