Reciproc Treaty With Sandwich Islands and Commerce Proposals
Washington dispatch reports New Zealand offers 1 to 3 million dollars to Kalakaua for a long term loan at 5 percent. It hints at free sugar imports for colonies if reciprocity with the United States is arranged. The Hawaiian government may present a treaty proposal soon, linking tariffs on various goods to a broader political aim. Also covered: creation of a Department of Commerce, canal tolls at Louisville and Portland, and signals health research.
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United States
Department of Commerce
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Senate
House
Stanard
National Board of Trade
Louisville & Portland Canal
Weitzel
du Sod
Morris
Lighthouse Board
Chief of Engineers
Secretary of War
Signal Service
House Committee On Military Affairs
Toaor
Faydrain Tesemtmerags
Nominations and Pacific Mail inquiry briefed in Senate
Customs receipts for the week ending Dec 9 show Boston 135020, Philadelphia 112355, New York 1938235, Baltimore 91760. The President sent nominations including Robi C Kirk for Assessor of Internal Revenue in Ohio's Thirteenth District and several postmasters. Pacific Mail subsidy probe resumes with Gardner Hubbard denying mercenary motives while James Berrett and Samuel Ward testify about lobbying payments and arrangements.
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Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Senate
Robi. C. Kirk
Internal Revenue
Ohio
John Walker
Aurora
Ind
Edward 8. Hussey
Brazil
Indiana
A. F. Miller
Galva, Ill
N. H. Pratt
Kewane
Wa. T. Burgess
Fairfield
Iowa
Minnesota Republican caucus ballots for U S Senator nominee
In a Minnesota Legislature GOP caucus, two ballots were counted by 10:30 p m with Ramsey at 36 then 40 on the fourth ballot, Davis 21 then 20, Washburn 15 then 14, Austin 11 then 9. After the fourth ballot the meeting adjourned with 42 needed for choice.
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Sr. Paut. Mixy
United States
Alex. Ramsey
OG. K. Davis
W. D. Washburn
Horace Austin
Austin
Washburn
Ramsey
Davis
The Finance Law and President's Signature Its Implications
The message from President Grant accompanies approval of the new finance bill and offers suggestions for further legislation to ensure effective specie resumption. He proposes tax and tariff adjustments, a premium plan to redeem legal tender for gold, and calls for additional mints to accelerate coinage, aiming to stabilize the economy and revive business. Reports also note a railroad accident in Indiana with two deaths and a critical condition of several others, plus a county financial investigation in Richland County exposing improper salaries and defaulters.
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Washinerox
Senate
Senate of
United States
Congress
United
Secretary of the Treasury
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaha
Philadelphia
New York City
Grant
Executive Mansion
Marietta Visit by County Commissioners to Chil dren's Home
A ten member committee from Stark and Columbiana Counties visited Marietta and spent the day at the Children's Home. The group included commissioners Johnson Wood Leonard Raber John Foreman and William M Barber Levi Stump Jacob Roller William O McCracken Hiram Gaver Joshua Lee and James See off Pass. Jacob Roller is noted as eighty two years old.
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Mauretta
Columbiana
Marietta
Johnson Wood
Leonard Raber
John Foreman
Stark County
Wm. M. Barber
Levi Stump
Jacob B. Roller
Wm. O. McCracken
Hiram Gaver
Joshua Lee
James
Jacob Roller
Ohio
District Home progress praised as Stark Columbians take pride
The Home and scout room progress under Miss Nixon is lauded. Local gentlemen express strong interest in establishing a District Home to set a pattern for Stark and Columbian districts. Ice men report robust business and an old-fashioned spelling school at City Hall to raise funds for the poor. a jolly time is hoped.
Rape Case Captured Near Urbana Sparks Lynching Fervor
Unsawa O Jan 14 Urbana reports the man known as George W Allery was captured at Marysville about 3 pm after a brutal assault on the daughter of J B Morcan. He confessed and described the act in detail. He was jailed at 2 am. A $500 reward had been posted by the city council. Crowds surged as authorities guarded the prisoner. Local fear and threats of mob justice dominated early proceedings. A preliminary hearing occurred in the courthouse before Mayor Brand. The community fears vigilante action and a crowd attempted to seize the suspect. The father reportedly attempted to shoot the offender but was restrained. Burglary near Lancaster: Enotch Berry’s house nine miles east of town was broken into and five dollars and a suit of clothes taken.
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Unsawa
J. B. Morcan
Marys‘Ville
George W. Allery
Michigan
Dye
Samuel Musgrove
Union County
Marysville
Brand
Allery
Keriff Non
Parson Brownlow
Urbana
Lancaster
Cincinnati Gazette
Enoch T. Berry
Daring Carbondale Bank Robbery Averted by Teller Alone
In Scranton on January 14, two men robbed the First National Bank of Carbondale while cashier James Stall, an elderly frail man, was alone. They bound and gagged him, took about 10 000 dollars, missed 15 000 in a concealed package, fled via back door, crossed the river on ice, and escaped in a sleigh. Two suspects were arrested later in the day, Stall suspects them but cannot swear. A separate report notes a Baltimore and Ohio locomotive explosion near Moundsville, West Virginia, killing engineer Mortis Husted and injuring others.
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Scranton
First National Bank of Carbondale
James Stall
Stall
Wueer
W. Va
Baltimore & Ohio
Moundsville
Mortis Husted
Destructive Fires Reported Across Midwest and Northeast
Fire destroys the McCoole residence near Dayton with losses of 2000 dollars and no insurance. Galena Illinois reports fires in multiple dry goods stores with total losses estimated at 125000 dollars and insured amounts totaling 84800. Memphis Tennessee end Canton Massachusetts also suffer significant fire damage with Canton's loss near 250000 dollars and insured 210000, affecting local businesses and stock.
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Galena
Ill
Loas
Uhnago
A. J. Soneheim
J. & R. H. Fiddick
H. H. Chandler
Dubuque
Gaena
A. J. Louchheim
Phoenix
North Americana
Springfield
Home
Hartford
J. and
R. H. Fiddick
Lancaster
North America
Alma
H. Chandler
Imperial
Moulton Testimony Aligned With Public Statements
In New York on January 14 the Beecher trial resumed with Francis D. Moulton on the stand. His direct examination continued and his testimony echoed his previously published statements, with the crowd gathering early to hear the proceedings and emphasize key points.
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Francis D. Moulton
Beecher
Rday
Democrats Bribery Effort to Save House Majority
The Congressional Committee travels to New Orleans as charges surface of bribery attempts. Wiltz, described as a White League partisan, grows facetious amid protests against federal interference waning. Ames appears before the Mississippi Investigating Committee as hearings continue.
Wiltz Seeks Military Restoring of Louisiana House
New Orleans January 14 1875 Speaker Wiltz telegraphed President Grant urging military direction to restore the Louisiana House to the prior state after the army intrusion on the House organization. Wiltz claims the military act was unauthorized and asks for order allowing representatives to carry out their duties without interference.
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Associated Press
Wiltz
New Orleans
New Oreans
Grant
Washington, D. C
House of Representative of
Louisiana
Aes
Pegeoryh
Louis A. Wit
House of Representatives
Loa
Protest of Pigmies in Arkansas Terrorism Debate
Twenty five commercial travelers representing St. Louis Louisville and Memphis forward a statement to Congress denying Gen Sheridan was dispatched to the Secretary of War over terrorism in Arkansas. Signers include David W Caruth RP Weaver of St Louis and Capt John Leathers of Louisville. Senator Schurz Congratulated. German population thanks him for his Louisiana question speech in the Senate. Gov Garland transmits a special message urging immediate additional laws to punish all persons charged in the paper to the President by 195 Union soldiers. The message closes with a pledge that no man should live in fear but remain free to prosper. Many parties before the Grand Jury Naas. others suspended.
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Rock
Arx
St. Louis
Louisville
Memphis
Congress
Gen. Sheridan
Arkansas
David W. Caruth
RP. Weaver
Capt
John Leathers
Schurz
Grand Jury
Grand Jury Delivers No Indictments in County and Mobile Case
The Grand Jury in the United States Circuit Court, active since December 28, was discharged yesterday. They found no indictment against Sumter County prisoners or those arrested in Mobile charged with killing two black men on election day. A majority of jurors were Republicans, five of them were negroes.
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United States Circuit Court
Sumter County
Mobile
Public Meeting in Louisville to Discuss New Orleans Events
Louisville Kentucky January 14 a public meeting is called for tonight for citizens of all parties to consider recent events in New Orleans.
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Louisville
New Orleans
Resolution of Censure Tabled in Illinois House
In the Illinois House of Representatives the Senate resolution condemning the Government in Louisiana was tabled by 83 to 63. The action followed a Senate-passed censure resolution, reflecting partisan dynamics in state politics.
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Curiaco
Illinois
House of Representatives
Senate
Louisiana
Investigation resumes in Jackson on Crosby case
Jackson Mississippi January 14 The committee resumed its investigation at seven, continuing past midnight. The president of the Vicksburg and Meridian Railroad testified that a drunken fan, claiming he would hang Crosby that night, had urged prominent citizens to remove Crosby to jail or safety.
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Jackson, Miss
Viexsurg Ss. Meridian Railroad
Crosby
Judge Brown Testimony On Threats And Resort To Bond
Judge Brown of the Circuit Court testified that after a resignation he wrote the Governor describing an armed mob at the courthouse and pleading for external help. He said Crosby tried to secure bond, saw a card, and believed bloodshed might have occurred if the Black entrants persisted. He offered to go out to calm the crowd but whites urged otherwise.
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Brown
Circuit Court
Jrospy
Crosby
Oly
Sims
Influence and tensions in Vicksburg militia events report
A testimony recounts how a tense clash between factions and armed groups near Vicksburg stirred fear among citizens. It notes rumors of violence, the role of Crosby, and the presence of militia and troops. Adjutant Gen Baker testified about a governor’s orders and resignations tied to the unrest. Major Gibbs discusses state finances and 1869 real estate tax.
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Baker
Vicksburg
Crosby
McCardle
United States
Major Gibbs
Warren County
Governor Ames Examined on Postwar Politics and White League Threats
Gov Ames testified at length about postwar tensions in Mississippi, recounting requests for troops to quell White Leaguers and protect Crosby’s bid to regain office. He faulted Crosby’s call design and noted a lone loyal black militia. The inquiry covered Reconstruction era politics, black codes, property and taxes, and the committee’s closed-door sessions amid fear of witness intimidation.
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Gov. Ames
Icksburg
Crosby
Vicksburg
Warren County
Grant
Manana
Sullivan
Legislative Investigating Committee
Washington
Kansas Prepares Centennial Exhibition Amid Severe Cold
In Torera Kansas a legislative resolution calls for a committee to arrange a full Kansas products and industries exhibit at the Philadelphia Centennial. Twenty one men were found frozen in Dodge City on the plains. some died, others are crippled. Legislator Ruthes had both legs frozen and faces amputation. The cold spell is the severest on record with 20 below zero at dawn.
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Torera
Kan
Kansas
Philadelphia
Dodge City
Ruthes
Plains
Minor Telegrams: Shipments to Europe and Bank Trial
The latest telegrams report shipments to Europe totaling 960 807 dollars, 91 000 of which were silver and the rest gold. Frederick Kleiman’s trial for defrauding Hoboken Savings Bank of 12 000 began in Hudson County court. Philadelphia reports Daw son Judd Co. suspending, with liabilities around 600 000 and assets under 50 000, losses mainly hitting New York firms.
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Europe
Frederick Kleiman
Hoboken Savings Bank
Hudson County
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Dawson, Judd & Co
Labbers
New York
City of London Ashore at Carnsore Point Ireland
Steamship City of London, sailing from Liverpool to New York, is ashore at Carnsore Point Ireland and in a dangerous position. Baltic arrived from New York with slight damage from gale. Italy and Olympic reported arriving from New York. Ceitic from Liverpool also arrived.
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Londoy
City of London
Liverpool
New York
Carnsore Point
Ireland
Baltic
Italy
Olympic
Ceitic
Funeral of Ex Gov Bramlette in Loomis KY
Funeral services for former Governor Bramlette are planned in Loomis Kentucky tomorrow. The bar association met today with suitable addresses and resolutions passed. The bar will attend the body and the Masonic Order, of which the deceased was a member, will turn out with city and state officials and other organizations.
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Bramlette
Loomis
Jan
E. Bramlette
Masonic Order
Heiss v Pennsylvania Mutual Life Insurance Case in Pa Venue
In Stroudsburg Pennsylvania the Heiss case against Pennsylvania Mutual Life Insurance seeks the policy value denied after the insurer refused payment claiming death by own action with intent. The trial occurred at Mauch Chunk on the first of January.
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Stroupsavec
Heiss
Pennsylvania Mutual Life Insurance Company
Mauch-Chuak
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