Democrats Adjourn House Amid Financial Dissent and Emma Mine Revelations
In Washington, Democrats stalled business to avoid live issues while Morrison pushed for adjournment. The Emma Mine scandal hearing revealed Lyons alleging improprieties involving Schenck Morton and Stewart and a $20,000 payoff, prompting calls for further inquiry. Whiskey-fraud prosecutions yield Treasury figures. Chorpenning claim dismissed. House debates specie resumption amid a fractious Democratic caucus.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Wasuinotos
Morrison
Orrison
Holman
Indiana
Emma Mine
Supreme Court ties Omaha bridge to Union Pacific line
The Supreme Court ruled the Eastern terminus of the Union Pacific Railroad lies on the Iowa side at Council Bluffs and that the Omaha bridge is part of the road and must operate with the entire line. Nomination notes James N Connelly for Southern District of Illinois US Attorney. Senate confirmed several nominees and a tax, currency, and presidential salary item appear in the day’s developments. Senator Spencer’s election case postponed. Schenck investigation of the Emma Mine proceeds with committee doubts.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Iowa Shore
Council Bluffs
Omaha
James N Connelly
United States
Southern District of
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Secretary of the Treasury
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Senate Committee On Civil Service
John C. Myers
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J. DeForest Porter
Supreme Court of Wyoming
James A. Connolly
United States Attorney Southern District of Illinois
John J. Jenkins
Same
Wyoming
Wm. Nelson
Utah
Spencer
Committee On Sons
Gen. Schenck
News Notes and Curious Local Incidents Across States
Col John Aspin Sepa United States Consul at Havre arrives from Europe. A man named Sterling in East Whiteland Pa shot his wife and then himself. The New Orleans Clearing House manager writes against impeaching Gov Kellogg. Nine prisoners including burglars escape Newark court house. Indiana Oratorical Association contest set for Asbury University Pimene Indiana in March 1876. Reno Nevada excitment over quicksilver near San Francisco with heavy capitalist investment. Women in New York urge pay men Mondays to curb drunkenness weekends. Two men killed in Erie Pa while moving a house. Asa Rayners shot dead near Princetown Mo after attackers tried to enter his home. Rayners' wife and another woman named Cargo targeted. National Association of Amateur Baseball Players rules committee to propose new pro game rules. Southern roads meeting in New Orleans adjourned awaiting Texas reps. Jas M Tomeny arrested in Memphis on assault and robbery charges at Judge Brown's behest.
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James E. Lyon
Racine
Wis
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Trenour W. Park
Stewart
Ofevada
Lake City
Morton
McKean
Tunnel Mining Company
Emma
San Francisco
Silas Braine
Monitor Lode
Emma Mine Company
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Witness
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England
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Edwards’ Hotel
Albert Grant
Jay Cooke, McCulloch & Co
J. H. Palveston
Gen. Schenck
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Liverpool
Professor Silliman
En. Schenck
Schenck
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Sepa
United States
Havre
Europe
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East Whiteland
New Orleans
The
Times
Kellogg
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Fires at California Penitentiary burn state workshop
Fire at San Quentin workshops causes an estimated $700000 loss with no insurance. About 1000 prisoners evacuated as guards and National Guards maintain order. Building attacked suspected to be set by inmates in attic paint department. All prisoners accounted for and reportedly cooperative. In Atchison, Kansas a three story brick block on Main and Fourth burned at daylight with $20000 loss and $5000 insured, suspected arson.
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State Prison
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Arcussoy
Fourth Streets
John M. Price
Siarain
Don Carlos and Carlist War Ends with Refuge in France
Don Carlos with about 2,000 Carlists crosses into France near the border at Rancesoux and seeks hospitality as the Carlist War is reported ended. French internment follows, with Alfonso awaiting reception in Pamplona and Madrid dispatches noting a conclusive surrender and exiled leadership.
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Senor Canovas del Castillo
Boundary dispute between Kentucky Indiana reviewed
The Joint Committee reported that surveys before July 1875 fixed a boundary near Evansville but Gov Hendricks later withdrew the Indiana Commissioner’s authority. It recommends Gov McCreary pursue proceedings to establish the boundary near and above Evansville. The accompanying joint resolution was adopted and the Commissioner’s report lies over one day.
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Kentucky
Indiana
Puddlers and Iron Manufacturers Deadlock Over Boiling Pay
Conference session last night failed to resolve compensation for boiling. Puddlers demand 475 per ton or hot dollar 5 during July and August with steady work. manufacturers refuse 475 per ton. Both sides refuse concessions, risking a lockout if no settlement is reached.
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Steamship Arrivals and Collision Reported
New York reports the Steamship Greece arriving from London and Quienstown the Steamships Ohio and Adriatic from New York. In Lonpox, the Harlingen on a London to Rouen voyage struck the masts of the Strathclyde, sunk in the channel. all aboard were saved.
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Greece
London
Quienstown
Ohio
Seat
Adriatic
Lonpox
Harlingen
Rouen
Strathclyde
Stolen Horse Recovered in Sabina Area
Special Dispatch reports a valuable horse belonging to Jno. Borum of Sabina was stolen from Capt. L. C. Guthrie’s stable near Hillsboro. Pursuit ensued and the horse was recovered this morning near Hillsboro. the thief escaped.
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Fremont bankers acknowledge paying fees in 1855
Palmer Cook Co formerly prominent San Francisco bankers and Fremont agents publish that they paid the $10,000 attorney fees sued by John J. Critenden’s executors in the summer of 1855 by a check drawn on their New York agent, in response to the Washington suit against John C. Fremont.
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Washington
John C. Fremont
John J. Crittenden
Palmer, Cook & Co
Fremont
New York
Death of Belle Berry in Morphine Overdose
An unnamed girl, known as Minnie Crawford, died at Cora Tromley's house of prostitution in Tenre Haute after taking morphine. The death occurred about 9 o'clock this morning in what is described as a tragic overdose incident.
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Tenre Haute, Inc
Belle Berry
Minnie Crawford
Cora Tromley
Strathclyde disaster and Vanguard debated in Commons
In Lonpox Feb 28 the House of Commons heard Mr. Goshen address the Strathclyde disaster and Vanguard loss. He censured the Admiralty for reversing a court martial finding and moved for a minute on Admiralty steps. Hunt defended conduct. supporters agreed with the dissents. a definite future motion was suggested.
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Admiralty
Hunt
Disraéli
Mark Lane Express Sees Dull Week in Corn Trade
The Mark Lane Express weekly review reports a dull week in the corn trade with moderate imports and likely full warehouses. Stocks may not be as large as thought, but depletion continues. A coming period of critical imports looms as European fleets thin and icebound ports delay shipments, yet prospects brighten with reduced farmer stock and tighter supplies.
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Mark Lane Express
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European and Asia News Roundup Feb 28 191? notes
Reports from Vienna to Antwerp outline ratification of a Commercial Convention with Roumania, a new China Hong Kong trading venture, a Japanese mission to Corea, Montenegro officers recalled in Herzegovina, ex-Queen Isabella minister Charles Marfori freed, Tokyo industrial expo opening March 15, and Antwerp marking holidays.
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Isabella
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Tadto
Antwerp
Paris Left Center weighs cabinet remodel and amnesty drive
Paris reports from February 28 indicate Casimer Perier urges cabinet reshuffle removing Buffet associates Montaignac de Chauvance and Wallon with Admiral Pothnan and Jules Simon possible replacements. Left favors a general amnesty starting March 8 and immediate reduction of siege powers, plus repeal of mayor appointment law. Dufaure calls no broad action on press violations from elections.
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Dafaure
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Admiral Pothnan
Jules Simon
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Victor Hugo
Senate
M. Madier de Montjan
Chamber of Deputies
M. Dufaure
Procureieurs General
Lynching at Lebanon Jail After Murder Trial Delays
In Lebanon Tennessee a mob of 25 to 50 men seized Porter Williamson from the jail, hanged him, and shot him in the head after he was accused in the Robt Hamilton murder. The coroner's jury ruled death at unknown hands amid delayed justice. Williamson and Beggarly had confessed. Also noted Col John W Forney's expected arrival in Pumyapersia with Centennial Commission escorts.
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Lebanon
Porter Williamson
Robt. Hamilton
Williamson
Beggarly
Hamilton
Pumapersia
John W. Forney
Indiana
Centennial Commission
Press of
Philadelphia
Chester
The Drumming Evil Strains Boston Merchants in Trade
Boston merchants complain of a costly system driven by drummers that inflates rents and salaries, bypasses owners, and deepens competition. They warn profits shrink as drummers push sales, risking bankruptcies and loss of merchant control. Eastern wholesalers aim to regain independence and restore direct customer ties.
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New York
Ed O M Condon and Parlia mentary Contracts Questioned
In the House of Commons Mr Biggan asks if the law barring MPs from government contracts still applies to Suez Canal dealings and to Sir Nathaniel Mayer de Rothschild. Mr Disraeli defers to the Courts. Rothschild says he is not a partner. Foreign affairs questions about Egypt army reform are answered. Condon’s contact with the U S government is denied.
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Biggan
County Cavan
Ireland
Nathaniel Mayer de Rothschild, Bart
Aylesbury
Disraeli
Nathaniel Rothschild
House of Rothschilds
Henry Drummond Wolff
Christ Church
Egypt
Burke
Foreign Deartment
Wolff
Eamp
Fadieff
Khedive
Bourke
Parnell
Meath
United States
Edward O’meagher Condon
Condon
Radway’s Pills Advert To Cure Digestive Ailments
An old advertisement extols Radway’s Pills as a purely vegetable remedy for stomach liver and bowel disorders. It lists symptoms including constipation piles indigestion yellow skin and headaches and promises relief after a few doses at 25 cents per box, sold by druggists.
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Beverly
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Anda
Hannah P
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