New Orleans Seeks Election Cure amid Louisiana Turmoil
In January dispatches from New Orleans report Kellogg proposing a federal supervised new election for state officers and legislature to ease postwar chaos. Kidnapping of Republican member Cousin cited. arrests, prosecutions, and graft trials unfold as Sheridan's status and Congressional committee decisions loom large.
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Sheridan
Emory
de Trobriand
Oglesby
Congressional Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Louisiana National Bank
Butler
Louisiana
Merchants Debate Louisiana Affairs in St Louis Meeting
St Louis merchants at the Merchants Exchange discussed Louisiana issues. They favored avoiding political agitation in commercial hearings but may hold a public meeting Saturday evening to express views on the matter and potential division among members.
State Board Centennial Managers Meet in Columbus Wooster duties outlined
The Ohio State Board Centennial Managers met in Columbus with Judge Ranney ex Governors Noves and Hayes and Acting Secretary F W Green. Ohio Agricultural College President Orton to oversee geological specimens and papers. Wm Whitely named general agent for export/import. State Board of Agriculture organized with Cannon secretary Klippart and Hammond treasurer. next State Fair set Sept 6 to 10. Wm Bell inaugurated as Secretary of State with oath administered in the Supreme Court Clerk's room by Rodney Foos. Joe Geiger delivered a snapping turtle lecture on money, politics, and independence to a large audience. Superannuated Preachers' Association of Lima filed vacation certificate. Mrs Bene tickets brisk with large crowd planned for tomorrow.
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John P. McMahon
John R. Cockerill
Charles Sargent
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Portage County
Simpson Hammond
Tuscarawas
John H. Klippart
Henry L. Babbitt
Wm. Bell
Rodney Foos
Supreme Court
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Gen. Sheridan
Jud Haag
Assembly
Ntleman
Ney Foos
Joe Geiger
Times
Preachers’ Association
Lima
Finance Bill Passes Senate Without Debate Amid Party Tensions
The Senate finance bill passed the House today by 136 yeas to 99 nays. Amendments to strike coinage and silver resumption provisions and to cancel bonds were debated. Maynard opposed restrictions while Randall urged committee fidelity. The President praises swift passage and a clear financial plan enabling business adaptation.
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Parker
Missouri
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Mississippi Valley
Kalakaua to Be Honored in Chicago Reception Plan
Mayor Colvin of Chicago calls City Council meeting to arrange a grand reception for King Kalakaua. The king is expected to arrive Monday and rooms have been offered for him and his suite at the Grand Pacific Hotel.
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Pacific Mail Subsidy Inquiry and Fort Fort Claim Update
The Ways and Means Committee questions Charles Abert about disbursed funds under Irwin with Reverdy Johnson urging confidentiality. Bankers Riggs and Cooke identify large checks tied to John G. Schumaker. Irwin faces jail arrangements and Sugg Fort fraud action proceeds. Naval Affairs probes Rep Stowell cadetship sale while Virginia Senator Graham testifies.
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Pika
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Reverdy Johnson
Jeremiah Black
Brooklyn Trust Company
Marine Bank
John G. Schumaker
Jay Cooke & Co
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Parsons
Committee On Naval Affairs
Representative Stowell
Graham
Virginia
Stowell
Resigning French Ministry and Spanish King’s Liberal Policy
French Cabinet resigns as McMahon ponders formation of a new ministry. Troops to Cuba and Castelar poised to depart Spain. King Alphonso seeks a liberal, minimally clerical reign and vows to foster liberty and peace in Spain. Countess Girgenti accompanies Alphonso to Spain.
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Madrid
Alphonso
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Paris
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Daily News
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Death of a Hessian Elector Shocks Prussia
Frederick William Elector of Hesse is dead at Brazuly on January 7. The Prussian Diet is summoned for January 16. Berlin and Brunswick governments discuss Brunswick succession, with possible Prussian waiver if Hanover's Crown Prince approves a new empire constitution. Montenegrin government expresses satisfaction over Turkey's actions in Padgoritza affair.
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Disraeli Marriage Rumor and Territorial Claims News
The London Globe reports negotiations between Britain and the United States over a territory in British North America claimed by Britain but not formally annexed. Also noted are Bishop Vaughan and a mission trip to promote faith among Southern Negroes aboard the Oceanic, and Havana reports 400 Spanish troops arriving to quell the insurgency with 1 000 men set to sail from Cadiz on the 10th.
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Underwriters Meet in Chicago and Railway Talks End in Failure
The Chicago Board of Underwriters elected J. M. Goodwin Jr as president with E. M. Teall, O. N. Drew and Alfred Wright in key posts. A building law bill was submitted to the legislature to standardize fire resistant construction in cities with 100000 inhabitants. Separately, managers of railways tied to the Saratoga combination met to resolve through Eastern and Cincinnati business disputes, but the session adjourned with no agreement, to reconvene in Cleveland on January 20.
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Cratchell
M. Moore
Fure
Western Board of Railway Commissioners
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Cincinnati
Pennsylvania Railroad
Michigan Central
Michigan Southern
Cleveland
Beecher Tilton Jury Complete After Challenges
Brooklyn City Court resumes Hear Beecher Tilton trial as juror challenges trim panel. Louis H Robinson and Stephen Lewis are excused on defense challenges. A sixth juror remains and costs push to complete panel with Christopher Filter as seventh juror after recess.
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Brooklyn
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Ing
Louis H. Robinson
Neilson
Stephen Lewis
Lewis
Robinson
Obtai Christopher Filter
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Court adjourns case involving paint and druggist firms
The court gave standard jury instructions in a case involving paint lofts and druggists including Edward Whe and Edward Blunt. Wm H Davis, a dealer in estate, and others were named as defendants and the case adjourned until morning.
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Death by own action linked to love trouble. reward offered
A young man named John Kennedy from Vermillion County Newports Hoosier State took his own life over a love affair. The County Commissioners offer 300 dollars for the capture of Francis Lowe, alleged killer of William Trueblood on New Year’s Eve. a trace was found today. In a separate fatal accident, William Lord, 30, was killed at Bradford’s lumber camp when a log rolled onto him during a log running operation.
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Hangings and a fatal train wreck headline from Ellis County
From Topeka dispatch: a man named Korth was hanged on a telegraph pole last night, his rope knot under his chin so he lingered, pleading for release before freezing to death as a mob jeered him. Ellis County Sheriff announced the mob leader will be captured soon. Also, a Baltimore and Potomac train wreck near Benning's Station killed mail agent Flaman. engine and cars burned, passengers reportedly bruised.
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Physicians push for Superior Court in Wayne County
At a Wayne County Medical Society meeting resolutions urged treating alcoholism as a medical issue and supporting a petition to the Legislature for a county Superior Court. Attorneys in Richmond gathered in court to sign the petition. Dr Hibberd presented a paper on the topic.
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Incendiary Fires Ravage Two Homes and Distillery
At Fort Wayne Indiana an incendiary fire destroyed the residence of Lorin Smith owned by Mrs Brackenridge and damaged her other home while logs and furniture were insured. Loss about 6000 dollars with 2000 on the building and 1500 on furniture. In Tippecanoe Ohio an early morning fire at S L Chaffee distillery burned the building and about 500 barrels of whisky with losses 16000 on building and 60000 on whisky. insurance 5900.
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Fort Warne
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Lorin Smith
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S. L. Chaffee
Tippecanoe
State tobacco warehouses gutted by fire at Long Dock
Fire destroyed the State tobacco warehouses on Long Dock in Bautuworg. About 2700 hogsheads of tobacco, mainly from Maryland and Ohio, were stored, with losses estimated at 250000 for the tobacco and 40000 for the buildings. Owners and insurance details were not confirmed. J. R. Hunt reportedly stored 370 hogsheads, worth 30000 with 12000 insured.
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Meeting to Protest Military Interference in Louisiana Legislature
New York citizens are urged to protest military occupation of the Louisiana Legislature. An address dated January 5 cites the breach of American rights and calls for a Monday assembly, naming William Cullen Brant and others as signatories.
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New York
Associated Press
Orleans
Free Commonwealth
William Cullen Brant
Wm. A. Wickham
William Marble Whiteheeld
Ober A. Padem W Webster
Ice shipments to Cincinnati resume despite court funeral
In Toledo Ohio on January 7 thirty cars of ice per day were sent to Cincinnati as courts adjourned at noon for Lt. William Cuddy funeral. He was escorted to the cemetery by the Wi Zouaves, Cadet Dram Corps and police. The Police Board reaffirmed actions against the detective force with plans to reinstate them.
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William Cuddy
Common Pleas
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