Pendleton links and Clymer inquiry rock Washington
A long dispatch from Washington outlines charges against Geo H Pendleton and the Kentucky Central Railroad claim. It alleges Democratic mishandling of witnesses, suppression of evidence, and a push to shield Pendleton, with details of Belknap, Marsh, Marsh’s Canada trip, and the Lexington postmaster case amid political maneuvering and imminent Taft War Department confirmation.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Geo. H. Pendleton
Belknap
Kentucky Central Railroad
Clymer
Pendleton
Marsh
Danford
Stanton
Meigs
McKee Dunn
War and Treasury Departments
Bowers
Krrs
George H. Pendleton
Europe
Mr. Clymer
Gen. Belknap
Mr. Pendleton
Olerg
Arsh
Canada
Kerr
Col
Ames
Belk
House
Committee
Taft Nominated for Secretary of War in Ohio
Judge Taft of Ohio is nominated for Secretary of War. A bill by Senator Ingalls would let the Court of Claims set compensation for U S use of patented inventions. War Department committee members testified before a Grand Jury claiming congressional privilege and protest while seeking to avoid testifying.
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Taft
Wasnixcroy
Ohio
Senator Ingalls
Court of Claims
United States
WAR Department
Clymer, Blackburn
Robbins
North Carolina
Criminal Court
Grand Jury
Committee of Congress
Congress
Attorn Rae
McAr
Hearings Comment Delays Testimony on Witness Statements
Thur argued it would be hearsay for witnesses to testify about what others said to the committee. He would review the matter with the District Attorney and inform the gentlemen when they were needed. The gentlemen then left the court.
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Thur
Senator Morton and Journal Rivalry Disputed
Special correspondence reveals a dispute over a Washington dispatch about Senator Morton. It claims Lyon testified Morton aided Stewart to remove Judge McKean for a $20,000 fee, which Morton denies. Morton asserts his own record and AP account support his position, while press allies defend him against aspersions.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Washington
Morton
Gazetse
Lyon
Stewart
McKean
Associated Press
Gazette
The
Times
Theinnati Commercial
Gazette Special
Paing
Esee Coe
Orton
Senate
Aforward
Con
There
Pittsburg
Pemling
Territory
Utah
Emais
Salt Lake City
Senate of the United States
Gazerre
Cincinnati Times
James W. Sands
Cincinnati Post Office
Sands
Wable
Cincinnati
Gazetts
A Little Sensation at Ada
In Ada a man named David Reese spoke harshly about Mrs. Markham. She confronted him with a loaded revolver but was disarmed and arrested by the marshal along with others, as excitement spread through the town.
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David Reese
Hats Maker George W Horney Assigns To Woffin
George W Horney a hats and caps dealer made an assignment to E G Woffin. Liabilities amount to 3500 with assets 1500. J J Belzold a boots and shoes dealer will settle soon paying creditors over 50 cents on the dollar. Michael Ryan convicted of manslaughter and George Early of burglary were taken to the penitentiary this morning with Ryan to serve three years and Early to serve one year.
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George W. Horney
E.G. Woffin
Bia
J. J. Belzold
Michael Ryan
George Early
Burglar Strikes Wincugstein Inn Post Office
The Wincugstein Inn post office was burglarized last night. Stamps valued at three to four hundred dollars, a package of registered letters, and about $40 in cash were taken. No clues to the culprits were found. Entry was gained by sawing out the back door panels.
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Wincugstein
Inn
Debate on an Obnoxious Measure in the Lords
In Lowpox March 7 the House of Lords heard Viscount Cardwell present a protest by Protestant dissenting ministers of London calling for the immediate withdrawal of the fugitive slave circular. Lord Cairns noted international efforts to abolish slavery and explained the circular’s aim to inform captains that slave ships would not be scuttled but kept in safe custody. he stressed compliance with foreign laws and praised government actions against slave trade in Zanzibar and the Gold Coast. The circular cannot be withdrawn without tighter rules, yet steps toward ending the slave system were praised as not a party issue.
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Lowpox
House of Lords
Viscount Cardwell
London
Lord Cairnel Po
United States
Lord Cairne
Cairns
Zanzibar
Gold Coast
England
International brief notes from Rome and Vienna
The Times reports farewell to the Central African expedition led by Antinori Chiarini and Martini departing from Naples with Prince Humbert and Gen. Menabrea in attendance. The Standard cites Turkish cruelties in Bosnia with 1200 Turks attacking Crupa. Khokand reports capture of Furat Beg. Bianchére elected Senate president in Rome. London hurdle race won by Ingomar with Harmonides second.
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Loxpox
Times
Rome
Italian Geographical Society
of Antinori
Chiarini
Martini
Naples
Adin
Humbert
Menabrea
Lonpox
Standard
Vienna
Bosnia
Crupa
St. Petersacec
Furat Beg
Altai
Loxpow
de Bourse
Kranjagevalz
Signor Bianchére
Senate
Depretis
London
Ingomar Harmonides
Fiorimel
Victoria Makes Public Reappearance to Open London Hospital
Queen Victoria and Princess Beatrice toured central London in a ceremonial procession along the Thames Embankment and Whitechapel to inaugurate the new wing of the London Hospital. Troops escorted the royals as vast crowds cheered, streets were decorated, and East End residents observed a holiday while business paused along the path.
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Queen Victoria
Princess Beatrice
London
Thames Embankment
Queen Victoria Street
Corn Hill
Leadenhall Street
White Chapel
London Hospital
White Chapel Road
Stock Exchange
Royal Exchange
East End
Republicans Hold Caucus in Versailles Amid Elections
On March 7 in Versailles the Senate and Chamber of Deputies met for a preparatory session as the Republican union held a subsequent meeting. Gambetta urged united action toward a homogeneous cabinet, while Thiers and Jules Simon abstained. Dufaure pressed for a Left led cabinet. no presidential message is planned. Paris reports Seine floods rising with potential disaster.
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Versailles
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Republican Union
Gambetta
United Action
Minieraziats
Thiers
Jules Simon
Loupoy
Dufaure
Party of the Left
Paris
Seine
King Congratulated on Departure of Dom Carlos
Maprio March 7 The address to the King read in Congress denies aims of renewed rebellion and praises cordial relations with foreign powers, hoping Spain US ties settle to mutual rights with the Holy See. The address wins favor in the Chamber. Reconstruction London March 7 King Alfonso greeted at Estella with limited enthusiasm as Carlists and Liberals defend fueros. Government aims to adjourn the subject as conscription expands to Basque provinces. Canovas trims army expenses. 50 battalions disbanded. 80,000 under Gen Campos stay as garrisons. 20,000 accompany the King into Madrid.
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Maprio
Congress
Don Carlos
Pyrenees
Spain
United States
Holy See
Loxpox
Miranda
Alfonso
Estella
Madrid
Canovas
Campos
Navarre
Sudden Departure of Gen. Schenck Sparks London Notice
The Hour reports Lord Derby urged Emma Mine Company to drop its suit against Hon. Robert O. Schenck as illegal since he was Ambassador when served. The company withdrew the writ and sent a letter to Schenck confirming the withdrawal. Shenck’s departure from England without queenly leave is deemed unprecedented.
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London
Lord Derby
Emma Mine Company
Robert 0. Schenck
Schenck
Starvation Threatens Iceland Westmann Islands People
Reports from Corexuacey dated March 7 note that 500 inhabitants of the Westmann Islands south of Iceland, part of Denmark, face likely starvation as last year’s fisheries failed. Supplies sent a month ago may last only a week, and seas hinder winter communication.
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Iceland
Westmanna Islands
Denmark
Westermanna Islands
Head-Stone Contract and Belknap Hearing Sparks
Major Ingalls leads new charges over the headstones contract for soldiers. William Patrick cites a $200,000 loss and $60,000 bid undercut, while Gen. Pope heads to Washington to testify. Capt Robinson seeks a hearing to address charges against him. Grand Jury probes Belknap case as Marsh departed with no impeachable papers. efforts seek new testimony to support articles.
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Capt. Robinson
Belknap
St. Louis
William Patrick
Knoxville, Tenn
Knoxvillempany
Gen. Pope
Fort Leavenworth
Washington
Dan Ingalls
Five Nations of Civilized Indians
Indian Territory
Battimons
George L. Robinson
Mr. Banning
House Committee On Military Affairs
Robinson
J. 8
Evans & Co
Grand Jury
Col. Adams
Bouse of Representatives
Wm. Tomlinson
Marsh
House of Representatives
Belp
Schenck's Successor Dana Weighs England Nomination
A Boston dispatch says Richard H. Dana Jr. suffered a severe vertigo attack at church, delaying his acceptance of the Minister to England post. The Times notes Grant favors Dana's appointment, praising his literary reputation as credentials. Dana must consult friends before deciding.
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New York
Boston Dispatch
Richard H. Dana, Jr
England
Ely
Grant
Dana
the Times
United States
R. H. Dapa
Schenck
Heiser & Co deny Grant gold draft claim in mine ring tale
New York March 7 Heiser and Co bankers deny entirely a Kansas City claim that they stated President Grant received a $20,000 gold draft from the Emma Mine ring to influence Schenck to join as a director The firm says there is not a word of truth and they are ready to testify
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New York
Illinois Central announces 1875 earnings and expenses
The annnal report shows Illinois Central Railroad gross earnings and leased lines at 7 802 556 with operating expenses 5 132 474 and net earnings 2 670 081 The working expenses equal 57 10 percent of earnings The gross earnings fall by 106 073 from 1874 while operating expenses drop by 40 703
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Cucaco
Annoval
Illinois Central Railroad
New Ogvgans Indictments in Government Fraud Case
Edward Fahrenback and John Henderson were arraigned in the March 7 session on conspiracy to defraud the government, pleaded not guilty, and were bailed at $5,000 each. The cases trace to 1874 distillery seizures and have persisted in court, with several others indicted on similar charges.
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New Ogvgans
Edward Fahrenback
John Henderson
Shocking Death Near Cincinnati
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette reports a shocking death at the city outskirts. Newton Clark, a two year old boy, left home to attend church and did not return. His body was found the next morning in the yard with the face frozen, suspected to be the result of a prior fit.
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Newton Clark
Steamships Arrive From Multiple Ports In New Orleans
New Orleans dispatch reports March 7 arrivals including Fire Queen from Liverpool Lonnox and steamships Pennsylvania Somerset and Indiana from New York called at port. Movillis notes March 7 arrivals of Peru VI an steamship from Portland.
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New Orleans
Fire Queen
Liverpool
Lonnox
Pennsylvania
Calledaladley
Somerset
State of Indiana
New York
Movillis
Portland
Fire devastates Home for Aged Poor Sisters and inmates
A four story Brooklyn house for the aged run by the Little Sisters of the Poor burned this morning. 185 inmates were inside. many escaped or were rescued, but several perished or were fatally injured. Early reports say five bodies found, total losses around 25 000 dollars with 30 000 insurance. Fire then reported to be more disastrous with seventeen men found burned in beds. The north wing and main building saved. Dozens more missing or unaccounted for as fire crews worked to recover bodies amid the debris.
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New York
Little Sisters of the Poor
Brooklyn
St. John’s College
Chicago
Ill
Curcaco
South Water Street
Judge Skinner
Wm. Little & Sons
E. C. Reichwald
Fordham & Co
Wayne & Lowe
McClay & Tucker
Louisville Bankrupt Petition Shows Large Debts
Louisville march 7 Charles H Gardner er filed a bankruptcy petition today assets estimated at 95000 liabilities 229000 names and figures indicate severe financial distress with a substantial deficit before court actions and potential reorganization proceedings
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Louisvitle
Charles H. Gardnerer
Marsh Interview Reveals War Belknap Ties on Train
Rensselaer and Saratoga line passenger train to Montreal carries Mr. O P Marsh, the witness who helped impeach Secretary Belknap. Marsh speaks reluctantly, declares exhaustion, and warns the exposure will ruin his family and the Belknap circle. He pleads for sympathy and hints at deep personal strain.
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Troy
N. Y
Rensselaer & Saratoga
Montreal
Albany
Cohoes
O. P. Marsh
Belknap
Waterford
Marsh
Mr. Marsh
Troy Press
Belknaps
Ford
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Rebeson
Secretary of the Navy
Wolf
Naval Committee
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Navy Department
Mr. Wolf
S. P. Brown & Rey
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S. P. Brown & Son
Charles A. Dana
Secor
Indianapolis Journal
Wasumnatos
James Sands
O. P. Morro
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Emma
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