Testimony on Louisiana politics flares in Congress dispatch
New Orleans dispatch reports from January 29 1874 describe Senate committee action on Louisiana matters. West says no final action until committee returns. Kellogg testimony and witness accounts recount violent White League intimidation and Republican suppression around election day. Kellogg defends administration and legacy laws while Edgefield militia disbandment is announced.
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Cincinnati Gazette
New Ogeans
Washington
Senator West
Louisiana
Congressional Committee
Kellogg
Pinchback
South
West
Perdee
End of the Dead Lock and New House Rules Debate
Washington reports the forty six hour dead lock ends as Ward leads a Republican adjournment plan with Democrats united. A House Rules committee outlines a three fourths rule approach to limit filibusters while fires hamper the Navy Department and Pinchback’s seating moves forward in Senate caucus.
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Ward
Chicago
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Tyner
Repubicans
Butler Durin
Butler
Maine
Committee On Rules
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Garfield
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Washington Senate kerfuffle Over Kellogg Louisiana Government
In a fractious Republican caucus, plans to admit Pinchback are uncertain as Democrats may block the Kellogg resolution. Reports from Privileges and Elections on Pinchback’s seat split the chamber, with Alcorn favoring a new election and Morton backing admission. Incendiary fires threaten the Navy Department as investigators seek culprits. International Postal Convention ends large European balances saving $250,000 yearly. Pacific Mail subsidy faces scrutiny. Ways and Means to continue probe. Ordway disputes about King’s Washington visit. long reading of House journal looms for possible yeas and nays. New postmasters and internal revenue appointments announced in Kentucky and nearby states.
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Pinchback
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Inchback
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Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Committee On Ways and Means
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McConnellsville Flouring Mills Sold in Local Notice
On January 29 McCownzitavites and J. T. Crew as assignees of C F Shepard sold the McConnellsville Flouring Mills to E W Stanberry for 15657 dollars. A spelling school Tuesday night raised about 50 dollars. Barker and another crew finished hogs and killed over 2000, packing large durst.
Archbishop Manning Replies to Gladstone Expostulation
Loxpox Jan 30 Archbishop Manning issues a pamphlet of 200 pages in reply to Gladstone's Expostulation arguing that Vatican decrees do not alter civil allegiance or Church State relations. He says the Pope cannot depose kings, warns European powers against conspiring against the Church, and condemns rebellion against divine authority. Baron St Leonards dies at 94.
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Manning
Gladstone
England
Defeat of Laboulaye Amendment in French Assembly
The French Assembly rejected M. Laboulaye's amendment to the Ventavon bill by 335 to 359. Louis Blanc voted for the amendment, as did all radical deputies, while the entire Ministry and Right Center opposed it. The main clause on legislative power passed, with discussion postponed on an alternative to proclaim a republic. The Left may support re-eligibility for a President. Separately, military reports from Mannion note three positions captured in the Carascall Valley as operations begin along the north front. In Ohio, a verdict awarded J. H. Peterson $4100 against the city for damages from West Market Street.
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Death of Judge Martin at Xenia Imp ovement
Special Dispatch reports Judge Daniel Martin an associate judge of former times and a respected Xenia resident died yesterday. The commissioners plan to extend the courthouse with a thirty five foot rear addition and install vaults to protect public documents from fire in the new building. A match is to be held in City Hall Friday night with prizes, promising much amusement.
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Daniel Martin
Bailey to lecture on China in Wilmberton and Cincinnati
The Hon. D. H. Bailey will speak in Preston Hall tomorrow night on China and the Chinese. He will then travel to Cincinnati for a Monday night lecture.
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D. H. Bailey
Preston Hall
Cincinnati
Miners Reach Brazil for Strike Feasibility Meeting
President Lina of the National Union of Miners arrived in Brazil and a mass meeting is set for tomorrow to decide on the feasibility of a strike. Special dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette reports from Deere Havre Inc. on January 29.
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Indiana
Deere Havre, Inc
Cincinnati Gazette
Lina
National Union of Miners
Brazil
Dr M Dawson of Lancaster Dies Suddenly
Special Correspondence notes the death of Dr M Dawson a longtime Lancaster physician who died today after a brief illness of forty eight hours The funeral is scheduled for Sunday at 1 o clock.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Lancaster, O
M. Dawson
St Paul Vote Tally in Joint Convention Narrow Margin
In St Paul Minnesota on January 29 the joint convention vote for senator showed Ramsey 47 Lochern 55 Davis 22 reevers 3. The tally marks the smallest margin in a full Legislature. The contest remains unsettled as officials consolidate results.
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Ramsey
Lochern
Davis
Reevers
Sey
Carpenter Leads Early in Senator Ballot
Munaver Jan 29 The first ballot for United States Senator produced Carpenter 60, Bragg 52, Cole 17, Cameron Atwood and Bunn 1 each. the second ballot repeated the same totals.
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Munaver
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Cameron
Atwood
Bunn
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Genies Arrive as Wyoming Steamship Reaches Port
San Francisco dispatch notes the arrival of the steamship Wyoming from Liverpool on the morning of January 29 bringing the Genies to the city. The report records the New Year arrival and confirms the vessel's port of entry.
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San Francisco
New Year
Wyoming
Liverpool
Patent medicine promise of skin and hair healing
A historical advertisement touts a pill or tonic that claims to purify blood, clear skin, brighten eyes, smooth complexion, strengthen hair, and remove sores and blemishes from head to neck. It emphasizes pleasant taste and small dose for all shown conditions.
Radway's Ready Relief Promises Quick Pain Cure
The advertisement touts Radway's Ready Relief as a universal remedy for a wide range of ailments including coughs cholera morbus dyspepsia and internal pains. It claims rapid relief within minutes and recommends travelers carry it for waterborne sickness. Priced at fifty cents per bottle and sold by druggists.
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Delta Beninee
Radway’s Pills Offer Claims of Health Regimens
An old advertisement extols Radway’s pills as a cure for numerous ailments including stomach, liver and bowel disorders. It touts “positive results” and lists components though its wording is archaic and promotional. The copy notes availability from druggists and an address for information.
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