Treasury bill proposes abolishing internal revenue service
Special Dispatch reports that a Treasury bill to abolish the office of internal revenue collector is sent to the Ways and Means Committee. It envisions at most fifty supervisors handling all duties and taxes to be removed. The text mentions delays for a state convention and political figures attending national events.
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Times and Chronicle
Washineron
Treasury
Committee of Ways and Means
Os Nar Goa
Internal Revenue
Ceolee
Mable Abbots
Vance
North Caro
Bullock
Massachusetts
Cincinnati
Reem
Buaege
Protection for Home Weel Asked in the Legislature
In Columbus on April 13 the legislature discussed tariff policy and petitions. Senator Veach urged Congress to oppose tariff cuts on foreign goods, noting New England profits but Ohio farmers concerns. The Senate adopted his joint resolution by 51 to 28 votes. The body also advanced a railroad property appraisal board bill. The House adopted a Senate resolution on a ship canal project around Niagara Falls.
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Times and Chronicle
CoL_umbus
Lake Shore Stone Company
Berea
Mg. Veach
Senate
New England
Ohio
Greece
Wales
Niagara Falls
Dedication of the G A B Hall to Honor Veterans
General Keifer of Springfield will address veterans April 15 at the dedication of the new G A B hall at the home. The event promises great interest to veterans and visitors as Marshal Ryan is described by the Chief of Police with a distinctive appearance.
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Times and Chronicle
Darron
General Keifer
Springfield
Ryan
Oceanus loss details limited in April dispatch
Special Dispatch reports the steamer H. M. Shreve passed last night with no new particulars on the Oceanus disappearance beyond what was already public. The mayor plans to file a bill to attach a judgment of 300,000 against the city following a Circuit Court decision.
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Times and Chronicle
Bricklayers Strike and Methodist Teachers Minust Be Made
Fragment from a 19th century page notes a strike among bricklayers and a call for reform within the Methodist teaching order. It mentions Horace G and a label club election, with references to a conference and a large ring of imposters.
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Methodist ‘Béechers
G@Keeiey
Eéberal Clab
Matamoras Reports on Mishaps of April 12
Matamoras dispatch notes details of errors and incidents on April 12 in the border town. A brief item records mishaps affecting residents and local hubs without graphic detail. The report highlights daily life disruptions and emergency responses in Matamoras.
Trumbull Delivers Speech on Civil Service Reform
Senator Trumbull criticizes federal civil service apparatus and calls for reform to curb government overreach. He and colleagues urge nonpartisan efforts to restore limited government and reduce executive power. The speech touches on taxation, revenue, and the need for a national convention to address governance.
Albany Chronicle Reports Charter Change Aims at Officials
A report states efforts to strike from the New York charter the names of Green and Vannert as controller and others, with possible names tied to party representation. The piece notes political maneuvering and implications for city governance.
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New York City
Albaasy
New York
Green
Vannert
C Troller
Ianau
Debates Over Alabama Claims and Geneva Arbitration
In the Commons April sessions discuss a counter case on the Alabama Claims to Geneva. Gladstone cites documents on Granville and Lord Stanhope as essentially the same. Ministers defend sending the counter case while acknowledging indirect damages in dispute. An address to suspend arbitration motions follows as officials warn of risks to Britain’s position.
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Commons
Alabama
House of Commons
Schenck
Lord Granville
Geneva Tribunal
Bovsnsant
United States
Granvil
House of Lords
Lord Stanhope
Earl Rus
Lord Russell
Geneva
Duke of Mithesend
Marquis of Salisbury
Cee
Greavs Beard
Duke of Somerset
Coun
Lord Pee
Earl Granville Beds
Lord Pensance
Lord Denman
Colonsay
Wilfred Lawson
Carlisle
Crown
Great Britain
H. Stewart
The
Royal Avy
River levels and weather update from April 13 dispatches
Special Dispatches report the Ohio River rising two feet at New Albany and then falling slowly near Ravenna and Louisville. Weather described as clear and warm with a rainy evening noted. The Tom Rees and Chesapeake freight movements are mentioned, with a death of a Bama Co. clerk in Louisville and business described as fair.
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Times and Chronicle
New Aupany
Belle Vernon
Aida Hellman
Cowen
Alice
Tom Rees
Raven
Lerrssune
Chesapeake
Loumsville
Merries Poti
Bama Co
Bem Dean
Entott
Cinale
Cincinnati
Evansville
Grey
Louisville
van Poahn Gilmore
Potomac
New Orleans
Charles B. Church
Ajax
Arkansas
Bejkc
Cairo
Eer Eagle
Jobo Gilmore
C. B
John Gilmore
Rumored bankruptcy hits Staten Island Ferry Company
A Connecticut observer claims Haw Kig Walle will unseat Ferry in a U.S. Senate race, while unrelated notes mention a rail route from Great Salt Lake to Portland and a Pacific Lieutenant A Makes arriving near Somes. The draft reports suggest the figure is about forty, with ties to Fort Fetterman.
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Staten Island Ferry Company
A. Makes
Thehsis
Fort Fetterman
Sermon for Young Men by Rev Isaac Gibson
A report from Covington notes Rev Isaac Gibson rector of Trinity Episcopal Church will preach a sermon for the especial benefit of young men. The piece also covers a burglary trial, railroad ticket sales for a state convention, a bridge accident drowning, a fire chimne incident, a streetcar injury, real estate transfers, and a long list of postal letters. The mix of items reflects a busy local news page with court, transport, and civic updates.
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Isaac Gibson
Trinity
Episco Church
City Council weighs police services cost policy
Reports indicate City Council is deliberating on maintaining police services, at a weekly cost of 150. Meanwhile a string of local incidents includes John Farrell sustaining a crushed foot after a fall at WW Livzey's mill and ten year old Willie Morris severely injured when hit by a dray on Watl but street near Patterson. A lecture on science and creation by Rev Stephen Bowers is announced for Sunday evening at the Race Methodist Episcopal Church. The Second Presbyterian Church will host Rev Mr sencur's sermon tomorrow evening with the theme stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. Also listed are mail notifications and a long column of names in the Anderson, Austin, Miss J Reiss area post office box.
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Saneaties
Horace Eee H. Grinnell
Hira
A. Dix
Biden Allen
Frederick A. Contling
Atk Parke Berean
Geo. W. Palmer
Richard M. Bratenford
John K. Porter
George Wilkes
Samuel Sinclair
F. A. Tompkiss
Jobe
E G. Squier
Alfred Petbeng
Principas Reed
Schars
Trumbull
Frederick A. Conkling
Bull
Saleem
Drate
Seneter
Edmunds
Vermont
Conares Pones
United Ans
Trambull
Cvtsornes
Honoe
Banda
Republean Party
St. Gor
Rome
Mr. Sencur
Second Presbyterian Church
York and
Ring
Clarke County Society Eyes May Spring Fancy Stock Show
At a Clarke County Agricultural Society meeting last evening it was decided to hold a spring exhibition of fancy stock on the Fair Grounds at ay hio on Friday and Saturday May 30th and 31st. Premiums for fast trotting total $3,000 and some of the region’s fastest horses are to be entered.
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Clarke County Agricultural Society
Feir
Ay Hio
Senate House Debates On Civil Service Reform And Public Lands
In a lengthy session lawmakers debated civil service reform and measures on public lands. Key actions included a resolution to open negotiations for land acquisition, a Pacific Railroad act amendment redirecting western terminus, and executive authorization items. The House adjourned after messaging President’s note on diplomatic appointments and pending foreign relations.
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Missouri River
Nebraska City
Ims
Poweroy
Cole
Sawyer
Committee On Education and Labor
Baer
Isgrenlterama College
National
Steridhdyor
Natonal Academy of Sciences
Coast Survey
Pacific Railroad
Lal
House
Congress
Senate
Treasury
John Mery
Rio
Sipe Corwe Up Andie
Committee On Foreign Relations
Enterprise Fire and Marine Insurance Company Report
The Enterprise Insurance Company shows assets of 385,781.62 with reduced liabilities and growing surplus. Capital stock rose from 193,450 to 223,700 in 1871 1872, a 30,250 increase. The board authorized partial payment options on unpaid stock notes with six percent interest, aiming to have 300,000 paid by June, signaling improving financial health and confidence in future prospects.
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Prac
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Wll Pan Sag
Board of Directors
Enue
Military reports downplay Carlist movements in Spain
April 13 dispatches from Mapnio say Catalonia Artegon and Navarre show unimportant Carlist activity. Precautions guard against any rise in Grenada and Basque garrisons are to be increased. Jieria hints Carliste operations paused briefly but to resume soon.
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Mapnio
Catalonia
Artegon
Navarre
Grenada
Jieria
World praises Greeley endorsement of Missouri cell
The Boston Globe reports on a New York World praise for Mr Greeley’s endorsement, noting switches in party alignment and a Liberal Republican coalition tactic. It highlights aggressive wire-pulling by opponents and a shift from principle to expediency in the coalition’s motive.
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New York World
Greeley
Missouri Cell
Cincinnati
H. G
Ovens
New Orleans
Sumer
Boston Globe
River traffic reports and city dispatches from distant ports
Third Edition dispatches describe river traffic on the Mississippi and Ohio with arrivals and cargoes. Vessels including the Wicks ponies up and R E Lee pass, with cotton and grain shipments noted. Richmond reports tension over a courthouse site, a purse of thefts, and a sheriff’s seizure. Ohio thefts are recounted. Weather noted as clear and pleasant with river rise two feet two inches.
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Memphis
Wicks
John Wroesbeck
R E. Lee
Kyle
Wall
Howard
New Orleans
Anna
Red River
Shreve
Kend
St. Louis
Pauline Carroll
Julig
Vicksburg
King Charles Health Deteriorates, Death Feared
KWEDEN. STOCKHOLM April 15 The health of King Charles, which has been very poor for some time, does not improve. It is feared he may die.
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Stockholm
Charles
Ericsson
New York
United States
Reed
Destructive fire destroys church and homes at Westfield
Fire swept Westfield New York this morning destroying the Presbyterian Church and two dwellings with several other houses damaged. A high wind helped the flames but the blaze was brought under control. officials estimated losses around $20,000 as fears touched the village.
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Brig
Westfield
N.Y
Presbyterian Church
Oil Production And Labor Action In Titusville Area
Special Dispatch reports March oil output with 512 544 barrels daily and 16 527 barrels per day year over year. Courier tablet shows 406 744 barrels daily 16 024, down 1504 from February. Producers' report lists 461 607 barrels. Nine hundred forty three wells produced in March with 89 completed and 101 abandoned. Nail-feeders convened to demand higher wages.
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Times and
Chronele
Pittsuura
Titusville Cralh
Courier’s Tablet
Large Town Fire Threatens Destruction in April Wind
A large blaze in Tire, April 13, with high winds endangering the main business portion of the town. Authorities have telegraphed to Sandusky and Dayton for fire engines.
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Times and Chronicle
Tire In
Sandusky
Dayton
Assault and battery case shocks Polle Court crowd
In Polle Court this morning Robert B. Stors of St. Clair Michigan faced Katie Williams in a volatile assault case. Williams testified Stors beat her after promising to support her education and to treat her as his wife. Stors admitted guilt but claimed provocation. he was remanded to the Work-House for Thursday. Meanwhile Mary Jackson was beaten by John Bentley and sentenced to three months in the workhouse. Edward Speer and James N. Speer of Henry Spier & Co. assigned to creditors with James B. Taylor named as assignee.
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Wm. M_cCorry
G . Weber
Ithe Prions
William Street
Corporation Line
Robert Wallace
Toe River
Meyers
Henry Terlau
Ge Ene Street
Southgate
Janes L. Foley
Juliet B. Foley
Thomas F. Carry
Det
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Martin
F. Roberts
M. M. Benton
Holman Street
Nga
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Scott
Souks
Robert Idsey
Holden
A. McDonald
Gattes
Polle
Merning
Robert B. Stors
St. Clair
Michigan
Katie Williams
Miss Williamson
Storm
Ross
Stoss
Detroit
Katie
Elm ‘Steet
Third Street
Plum
John Bentley
Mary Jackson
Bucktown
Mary
Fentley
Edward D. Speer
James N. Speer
Brookville
Ind
Henry Spier & Co
James B. Taylor
Paint Shop Fire at Depot Causes Over $102000 Loss
Philadelphia report describes a morning fire in a paint shop attached to the Second and Third street passenger railroad depot on Frankfort Avenue. The blaze caused an estimated loss of 102000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Frankfort Avenue
House Debates Open in General Session with About Thirty Members Present
The House met for general debate only on April 13 with about thirty members present. Speeches on various subjects were read or filed.
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House
COMMON PLEAS HEARING ON EGGLESTON AVE INJUNCTION
Judge Murdock grants a temporary injunction to Chatfield and Woods to restrain roadwork on Eggleston avenue between Bedinger and Ninth streets until damages to plaintiffs are determined. City to post 10 000 bond and hold harmless from suits over the contract.
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Eggleston Avenue
Bedinger Street
Murdock
Bedinger and
Ninth Streets
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