Caucus Talks Transport Reform and Colorado Admission
Republican senators caucused on transportation and Colorado's admission without action. House Republicans planned a rule to curb dilatory motions, while southern Republicans led caucuses focusing on civil rights bills and army appropriations. A misstatement about a Treasury revenue bill was clarified as Ways and Means preparations proceed.
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Colorado
House
Blaine
Dawes
Garfield
Schofield
Crary
Repblicans
Gen. Hulburt
Othe
Congress
Horatio Seymour Visit and Senate Trading Positions
Horatio Seymour of New York travels to caution Democrats from the South to show moderation as speeches like Gordons hurt the North. Democrats in the Senate plan to stall Pinchback admission and delay business to exhaust time with permissible motions.
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Treasury
Senate
Orth Pacific Railroad
Horatio Seymour
New York
South
Gordon
Admissibility of Alabama Claims and Congress News
Washim ere Jan 23 a petitioner before the Court of Commissioners of Alabama Claims faces rejection for lacking a declaration of allegiance during the rebellion. Jan 24 Washington reports a bill on Kellogg government in Louisiana and Sheridan in New Orleans. Cherokee Nation seeks a 500000 loan to aid crops, while naval cadet sale charges against Stowell are to be cleared. The tariff bill expected to reach the president Monday.
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Wasumeter
Court of Commissioners of Alabama
United States
Washinerox
Kellogg
Pinchback
Louisiana
Sheridan
New Orleans
House Committee On Indian Affairs
Arkansas River
Kansas
Fires Destroy Frames In Dayton Wayne and Indianapolis
A Cincinnati Gazette report details fires across Dayton and Wayne Indiana and Indianapolis. In West Dayton a frame dwelling once used as a Military Institute Barracks was set ablaze around 10 last night, partially destroying it and injuring no one. loss estimated at 300 dollars. In Wayne County Fr Warns Inc reports a fire at W Kempf’s grocery and bakery and a linked house fire. Kempf’s losses about 3,000 dollars, insured for 1,000 with the blaze starting from a kerosene barrel. In Indianapolis Rothrock's low manufactory and the Galt House burned, totaling about 16,000 dollars in losses with 10,000 insured.
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Darrow
Dayton
The
Military Institute
Brown
T. Wayne
Ind
Cincinnati Gazette
Fr. Warns, Inc
W. Kempf
Ivpianapolis
Rothrock
Galt House
Fires Rage Across Cities From Pekin to Worcester
A string of late January fires causes extensive losses. In Pekin Illinois the T. & H. Smith factory and 1500 plows are destroyed with 125 workers left jobless. stock insured but building uninsured. Other blazes hit Beard & Bro. in St Louis, a Rothre mill in Indianapolis, St Patrick's Church in Hartford Oregon, and Mandel varnish works in New York, totaling tens of thousands in damage and multiple insured payouts.
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Pekin
Ilu
Prorta
Illand
L. Luppee
Lycoming
Pennsylvania
Farmers
York
People’s
Memphis
Allemania
Pittsburg
Citizens
Missouri
German
Rochester
Globe
Chicago
Plantera
Commercial
St. Louis
Michigan State
Adrian
Indianapolis
Ixpianapolis
Valentine Rothre
Galt House
FT. Leavenworth
Hartford
Hartforp
St. Patrick's Church
New York City
New York
Alf. Mandel
Hunter's Point
South troubles dominate Republican caucuses in Washington
In Washington on January 23 the Republican Senate caucus wrestled with the South crisis amid divisions over Louisiana, Kellogg government, and potential territorial reversion. House Republicans debated a plan to bypass the two thirds rule, while a second caucus sought action on civil rights and habeas corpus. Also reported are a fatal shooting in New Orleans and residents of Shreveport defending local authority against accusations of chaos.
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Congress
Washington
South
Louisiana
Committee On Elections
Pinchback
Senate
Kellogg
House
Caucus Committee
Congressional
New Oceans
Congressional Committee of Investigation
Returning Board
Ee Committee
House F
Jubilee Singers Visit Cincinnati and Estate News
The article notes the Jubilee Singers from Fisk University visiting Cincinnati with concerts at Broad Street Church and Neil House lodging at the latter, plus a report on a new corporation in Alliance and a political mention of Daniel J. Callen as a potential Attorney General candidate. It also covers Senate committee visits to the Soldiers Orphans’ Home in Xenia and hints at facility improvements and workshop conversions.
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Volumans
House
Board of Public Works and Canal Lessees
Cincinnati
Tomason
Daniel J. Callen
Mercer County
American Hotel
Northern ,Medical Institute
Alliance
Starke County
Coronas
H. C. Brainard
Jubilee Singers
Tuson
Lumbus
Verry Ae
Senate Committee
Xenia
Right Man Found to Lead Important Institution
The new Superintendent Mr. W. P. is described as experienced, liberal, cultured, businesslike, and zealous. His long experience and enlightened views are noted as ensuring the right leadership for the boys learning light mechanical trades.
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W. P
Murder Trial At Ft Wayne Prosecution Presents Evidence
In Ft Wayne Indiana the Brundage murder case shows the prisoner delivering the first blows and causing the victim to die after being kicked while down. The defense will present further evidence on Monday. A separate railroad accident near Grand Rapids killed Engineer Jack Anderson and injured fireman Walter Cummings. In Indianapolis the Minnie Williams abortion inquest verdict blames doctors medicines. Dr D H Pronk detained on manslaughter charge.
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Ft. Wayne
Cincinnati Gazette
Grand Rapids
Mica
Chicago
Chicago & Michigan Lake Shore Road
Jack Anderson
Walter Cummings
Inpranapolis, Inc
Minnie Williams
D. H. Pronk
Multiple Homicides And Murders Rattle Cities In January
Reports from Nasuvitix and Chicago detail a fatal shooting of Maxwell House watchman Joseph Deiht by Raymond Thomas who was intoxicated. A jail raid freed a prisoner James Rogers, while five inmates were secured. motive unclear. Chicago sees Christopher Malone kill James Reagan after a dispute over a stolen wallet, dying from a neck wound. Kentucky tragedy reports William Rochester slain in Lancaster by W S Miller amid hotel quarrel rumors. Pittsburgh conductor Thomas Sturgeon dies after being struck by a moving train near Rose Street yard. Boston authorities charge two women running a baby-farming operation with poisoning five infants in eight weeks.
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Nasuvitix
Joseph Deiht
Maxwell House
Raymond Thomas
Thomas
James Rogers
John Vincent
Chicago
King Street
Newark
Kentucky
Louisville
Courier-Journal
Wm. Rochester
W.H. Rochester
Danville
Lancaster
W. 8. Miller
Hester
Miller
Pittsburg
Thomas Sturgeon
Pittsburg, Washington & Baltimore
Rose Street
Boston
Holliston
Peculiar Accidents and Crimes Hit Dayton Area
An infant in German town swallowed a steel buckle causing severe injury. doctors fear death. Burglars raided Frank Keifer’s Dayton View home, stealing valuables. Other thefts reported as coal road subscriptions remain encouraging and the new jail and sheriff’s residence near completion. Revivals progress in United Brethren and Wesleyan churches with converts. A store in Alexanderstown housed post office burglars stealing eighteen dollars and stamps. a game at Miamisburg ended with the arrest of Schroeder.
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Dayo
David Rhover
Germantown
Frank Keifer
Dayton View
Coal Road
Friends of the Project
Wayton
United Brethren
Wesleyan Methodist
Peter Baker
St Alexandersville
Miamisburg
Schroeder
Escape at Rushville Jail In Indianapolis Area
Two men John A. McRoberts and William Minor escaped Rushville Indiana jail last night by removing a large inner wall stone and using mattresses to muffle the noise. A 1 1/2 inch iron bar was broken to create crowbars, with authorities including a deputy sheriff in pursuit.
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John A. McRoberts
William Minor
Aes
Proclamations by the King and Garibaldi in Europe
King Alfonso issues two proclamations to Basques and Navarre, pledging amnesty and restoring church justice while urging arms support. He reviews 40,000 troops at Peralta amid cheers, and calls for fidelity to the dynasty and church. Rumors of a Don Carlos compromise circulate as authorities seize Carlist arms. Cuban exiled Sisters of Charity reach Havana en route to France.
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Mapato
Alfonso
Navarre
Presty
Isabella
Paris
Carlis
Debacle in Paris Debates Ends Hope of New Administration
The Times reports that Sean de Ave ie’s role in today's Assembly debate destroyed any chance of a new government. A motion to close the debate, backed by his supporters, failed as the majority neared 100 against him. The second item notes a duel affair between the Duke De Cases and M. Du Temple, now settled amicably.
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Times
Paris
Sean
DeCases
M. du Temple
Letter From Alfonso To Emperor And Kings
A fragment describes a missive from Alfonso to Emperor William and similar notes directed to the Emperor of Austria and the King of Italy. The text indicates formal correspondence among monarchs in a city setting.
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Spain
Ein Alfonso
William
Austria
Ialy
Reception to Garibaldi in Rome Sparks Enthusiastic Demonstrations
Garibaldi arrived in Civita Vecchia amid torch light processions and cheers. In Rome immense crowds greeted him at the station and along the streets as workmen bands escorted him to his hotel. He is expected to address the Chamber of Deputies on Monday during debate on arrests of Republicans.
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Roms
Garibaldi
Civita Vecchia
Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Montenegro Crisis Deepens with Wartime Troop Call
The Montenegro government orders citizens abroad to return home and deploys twelve thousand troops to the frontier. A compromise reached on January 25 sets trials for Montenegrin citizens at Zettinje and Turkish witnesses to be heard at the frontier town of Spush.
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Montenegro
Vienna
Zettinje
Spush
Death of Rev. Charles Kingsley at age fifty six
London reports the Rev Charles Kingsley died yesterday aged fifty six. Liberal Leader: Liberal MPs will meet on Feb 3 to choose a party leader. Alfonso sends an autograph letter to Queen Victoria announcing his accession and intent to rule Spain constitutionally. France receives a similar notification. City of Mexico reports Diario Official denies signing any debt recognition document.
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Canon Kingsley
London
Charles
Kingsley
Alfonso
Victoria
Spain
France
City of
Mexico
Havana
Diario
Aew
Far West Floods and Aftermath in California
Marysville flood receded with heavy damage and destitution. San Francisco reports drowned individuals John Williams and Thos Pardee, stock loss nearby, and further high water fears. Sherman and Tritchek Islands flood the Sacramento delta. continued rain expected. Earthquake shocks reported near Butte Plumas Sierra County. Vasquez bandit trial noted. Indian threats rise near Hiko and Pioche with white settler losses and cattle theft.
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San Francisco
Marysville
John Williams
Thos, Pardee
Sherman
Tritchek
Sacramento River
Vasquez
Butte Plumas
Sierra County
MerehAd
Ihapotinn
Hiko
Nev
Ayig Valley
Muddy
Pioche
Proce
Maryville
Los Angeles
Peckerr Siane Route Change Report
A routing change affects Peckerr Siane’s path altering travel directions. Details indicate a new designated route with revised junctions and arrival implications for local transit schedules.
Astor House closes for repairs and more city notes
The Astor House in New York will close Saturday for alterations. Reports note large shipments totaling 3 185 000 with 50 in gold. Capt Thomas C Harris of the US Navy died at the Naval Asylum in Philadelphia. Frankfort firms collapsed leaving 1000 workers unemployed. Various political and civic items follow including elections in Illinois and New York politics.
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Astor House
New York
Thomas C. Harris
United States Navy
Philadelphia
Naval Asylum
Heath, Anderson & Co
Restitutions Passed After Louisiana Legislature Incident
Topeka Kans Jan 23 The following restitu tions were passed here today by a vote of 66 to 26 The debate lasted from Friday evening until 1 a m today The Legislature of Louisiana was invaded by a mob disrupting its organization and taking possession of its hall A majority appealed to the Governor for protection The Governor reinstated the Legislature and ordered peaceful proceedings The resolutions endorse the Presidents action and honor Lieutenant General Sheridan and call for dispatches to the President and Senate and Representatives in Congress
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Pacific Mail
Harlan
Tny
Senate
Daniel Drew
New York
Brooklyn Trust Company
Schumaker
Irwin
Wasuineros
Topexa
Kas
Wuergas
Louisisiana
Protec
Faceainiey Aan 1 Jne
United States
Louisiana
Sheridan
The
Congress
Ballot Deadlock in Tennessee Convention Sees Johnson Lead
In NasuviLlE the two Houses held a noon convention with continual balloting. Repeated tallies show Johnson leading but no decision as ballots progress. By the forty-ninth ballot Johnson has 42 with Bate at 48 and others scattered. Quarles withdraws after the forty-first ballot.
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Nasuville
Brown
Johnson
Stephens
Bate
Ewing
Quarles
Leathering
James
Scattering
Ovens
Henry
R. Quarles
West Virginia Senate Candidate Vote Totals Report
In Wareaixe West Virginia on January 24 seven votes were counted in Charleston for a Democratic caucus to nominate a Senator. Voters Camden 19 Walker 18 Price 11 Brannon 9 with 37 needed for choice. Brannon seen as a possible compromise candidate. Senate Judiciary will vote on the capitol removal bill on a nearby day.
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Wareaixe
W. Va
Charleston
Camden
Walker
Price
Brannon
Capitol
Senate
Madison reports slim support stalls opponent's belt plan
Advices from Madison say the toned belt of opponents to the Republican caucus nominee will not take place because a sufficient number cannot be secured.
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Madison
Nter
Senate Railroads Committee Views on Scott's Texas Pacific
New York January 24. The Times Washington special reports the Senate Committee on Railroads finds it impossible that Scott's Texas Pacific Railroad will receive favorable action. The piece notes uncertainty and reflects on the committee's deliberations.
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New York
the Times
Washington Special
Senate Committee On Railroads
Scott
Texas Pacific Railroad
Steamship arrivals report from New York and abroad
New York reports the City of New York from Liverpool arrived. Quizxtrons arrives City of Antwerp from New York. Haver reports Ss Laurents from New York. The steamer Colon arrives from Aspinwall with a January 24 update.
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New York
City of
River News Item and Patrol Report Fragment
A partial river news item notes vicissitudes of river traffic and a reference to a patrol or guard report. It mentions names and a January date fragment, but the text is garbled and lacks clear outcomes or locations.
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Douglass
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Alabama
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Stowell
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Zoss
Cincinnati Gasette
Firwin
Freeport
Illinois
Kenton
German Mutual
Athol
Mass
Sprimarican
Millers River Manufacturing Company
Owago
Shreveport
W. A. Weeks
George Paris
Merrill
Maar
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E. Leann Ledetsa
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C. W. Burt
James Ee
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Sisters OF Charity
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Arkansas House of Representatives
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Cauield
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