Mixed 19th Century News Snippets Include Legal and Political Notes
A collage of brief items notes improved health of Hon Garrett Davis after a Tuesday report, Harvard Alumni dinner at Delmonico's on the 21st, and various political and criminal updates. Indictments in Los Angeles over anti Chinese riots, a Kennebec race for $1500, and mock trials plus court actions in New York City. Retired officials, treaty talk, and embassy postings surface amid scattered domestic and international items.
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Garrett Davis
Harvard
Delmonico’s
Cosanova Setetain
Guerrilles
C 20
Legislative Roundup Seeks Judicial Reform and Bills
A Senate resolution introduces a trust inquiry and wires a McCardle argument as Senator Trumbull advances a bill. Logan’s Chicago Relief Bill faces likely passage. Trumbull plans restoration of Chicago court records to save funds and clarify land titles. House passes the Hour Education Bill 115 to 98.
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Chandler
McCardle
Trumbull
Logan
Chicago
Washington Territory
Ap MT Giclee
Gisteovainh
Seathesh
Utah
Bates
BR. W S. Barkin
Salt Lake
Cuceeas
Senator Trumbull
United States
Senate
Ilinois
Garrett Davis
Foreign Relations Committee
Fernando Wood
James Brooks
Cooper Institute
China
Senate Committee On Post
Pacific Mail
House
City Officials Deliberate Delay in Grand Jury Dealings
New York February 8 reports explain the delay in grand jury actions as due to claims that Ring leaders aimed to settle civil suits by arranging details. Peter B Sweeny Woodward and Ingersoll were added to the 4,000,000 pool with Tweed Connor Garvey and others, intending to pay up on civil suits to free bondsmen and face criminal indictments. No arrest order had been renewed, risking admission by Judge Barnard to bail. Sweeny is stated to be at 140 West Thirty-fourth Street.
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Times and Chronicle
New York
Grand Jury
Peter B. Sweeny
Woodward
Ingersoll
Tweed
Connor. Garvey
A. J. Garvey
Barnard
West Thirty-fourth Street
Two Swindiers Endure Hardship for Compliance
Operations report on two swindlers who are forced to abandon notes and surrender obligations after enforcement actions. Authorities describe the case as a decisive measure resulting in relinquishment of illicit claims and adherence to legal requirements.
Disputed Alabama Claims in Washington Dispatches
Washington dispatches report Butler pressuring repeal of reciprocity laws if Britain sticks to Alabama stance. Sen Sumner warns US honor at stake. Osborne and Otway clash over indirect damages, while Granville and Adams urge caution and arbitration persistence.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Butler
Great Britain
Alabama
United States
Sumner
Laspex
Ralph Osborne
Waterford City
England
Lawyes
Osborne
Arthur J. Otway
Earl Granville
Eeatic Duktest
America
Charles Francis Adams
Wasningcox
British High Commission
Board of
Ths
Lord Granville
Cincinnati Legislation Sparks Railroad Bonus Debate
Special Dispatch reports Coxtemars February 8 as Fallis plans a bill to repeal the Cincinnati Southern Railroad law, enabling the city to grant up to three million in bonds for a road built by private partners. A city committee to negotiate contracts requires majority approval, with a first mortgage to secure the bonus. Senate Privileges and Election Committee splits on Kemp Sayler election. Governor Noyes calls Noble County special election. Schiff Bill faces mixed support as lobbying intensifies. juror reform and Chillicothe tax bill pass in respective chambers.
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Times and Chronicle
Coxtemars
Fallis
Cincinnati Southern Railroad
Cincinnati
Boards of Aldermen and Council
Senate Committee On Privileges and Election
Kemp-Sayler
Kemp
Sayler
Noyes
Noble County
Schiff
Wong
Wilson
West End
House
Commonwealth of Cincinnati
Senate
Chillicothe
Emma Floyd Damaged by Ice Near Tiptonville
Special dispatch reports the Emma Floyd injured by ice near Tiptonville and grounded on a sandbar where she can be repaired before river rise. She carried 375 bales of cotton from Memphis to the Ohio River after departing January 28. No arrivals or departures noted. Mery Alice and barges passed upriver.
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Times and Chronicle
Hays
Emma Floyd
Tiptonville
Floyd
Ohio River
Fire damages mansion of Plymouth banker A D Wheeler
A blaze swept the residence of banker A D Wheeler in Plymouth Missouri, severely injuring a man who fell from the roof and struck his head on a stone. Fire crews extinguished the fire caused by a defective flue. losses and insurance unknown.
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Times and Chronicle
Plymouth
A. D. Wheeler
Ines
API
Steamship Colorado Run Ashore After Collision Near Mersey
The steamship Colorado, sailing from Liverpool to New York, was struck by the Arabian inward bound just outside the Mersey. Severe damage forced the Colorado ashore to avert sinking in deep water. Most passengers were saved. five are believed lost at sea. The survivors were brought to Liverpool.
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Loxpon
Colorado
Liverpool
New York
Mersey
Ward
Louisiana Officials Swear In Public Hearing Tale
New Orleans reports a chaotic record from a Louisiana committee as officials reference checks and witness testimony. The discourse mentions a F. J. Herron tied to notes and a questioned check intended to defray expenses, with various errors and unclear details surrounding the committee's conclusions and actions.
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New Orleans
F. J
Lowell
Erron
Herron
Louisiana
Indictments Proceed After Tank Expires Amid Starvation
In New York the gas tank explosion case draws attention as witnesses recount starvation affecting defendants. Kinney dies yesterday while an Italian victim also perishes from hunger. Genet, plaintiff in a suit against Adams, plans further actions as 17 of 23 indictments from last Saturday still await service.
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Genet
New York
Maeraf
Kinney
Tiacry W. Genet
Adams
Ooe
Beane
Alton Horror Passenger Train Crash at Alton Station
A passenger train bound for Stary Rockford derailed near Up Alton Station in Illinois. Four people died and many were burned as cars caught fire. Coroner to hold an inquest. Conductor Fitzgerald on time, but the freight train ahead caused the wreck. Passengers Rains and family survived, some saved by selfless acts. Bodies transported to Alten. injured cared for in Brighton.
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Atos
Ill
Stary _ the Rockford
Atos Grrr
Alton Station
Fitzgerald
Ne Jones
Mr. Rains
Lennie
Ponocklin Graves
Brighton
Alten
Col
Alton
Terrible storm imprisons three in snow drift
Sioux City Iowa February 8 A M Wilcox reports three homager team broke for wood in Plymouth County when a fierce storm struck on Saturday. Two men dug into a large drift and hid there a day and a half, while the third man rode on with the team. The man with the horses was found dead near Sutlin's a day or two later. Twelve to fifteen miles from here as many as eight persons were frozen to death in the storm. Stock losses within the radius are immense, likely 500 to 600 head of horses and cattle.
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Sioux City
Iowa
A. M. Wilcox
Plymouth County
Sutlin’s
Far & Co
Decision Rendered in Libeled Steamer Mentelie Case
MiLwackee Wisconsin February 8 The United States versus the Steamer Montdle libeled for noncompliance with laws governing steamer inspections and enrollment for coastwise service was decided in the United States circuit court. The ruling concerns navigability of waters and compliance with Congress safety provisions for passengers aboard vessels.
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Mentelie
MiLwackee
Wis
United States
Montdle
Vaud
United Ee
Eac
Charles Reade in New Attack Over Eliot Serial
Critics level fresh charges against Charles Reade for similarities between Eliot's new serial and his own work. The dispute centers on alleged borrowing of ideas and phrasing with strong claims of copying. The debate hinges on evidence and the relative originality of Eliot's literary execution.
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Charles Reade
Lim
Ae Eliot
Bebag Ce Eman
A ‘Oly
Ohio Senate debates wild game bill and public works measures
February 7 Columbus reports petitions from counties opposing a wild game bill and from residents of Miami County against a property provision. The Senate discussed a bridge and highway bill, passed a measure authorizing county bridges, and referred a Geological Report printing resolution to committee.
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Hamilton
Miami
Senate
Corcoren
Smith
Ogg Og
House Debates on Educational Bill Amendments and Sentencing
The House debated amendments to an Educational Bill including land grant provisions and homestead concerns. Amendments on land sales, distribution by population, and mixed schools were discussed with votes noted, while the Senate agenda included civil rights and federal salary items before adjourning to executive session.
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House
Congress
Holtman
Butler
Tennessee
Goodrich
Yeas
Hereford
Tale
Poked
Ferga McTatyre
Burchard
Seti
Mortality and the Hidden Toll of Personal Crisis
A Newark Adver tiser summary argues census data on self destruction deaths show undercounting in rural areas, notes varying city reports, and compares 1850 and 1860 rates. It warns against overestimating personal crisis deaths and calls for more complete 1870 statistics.
London presses fault Gladstone on treaty and UK unity against demands
In Toxos February 8 report, the London press remains moderate but faults Gladstone for defending the treaty and says Parliament stands united in rejecting American demands. Also from PRANCE February 8, Minister Washburne plans a temporary U.S. return with Secretary Heffman acting as Chargé d'affaires.
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Toxos
London
Gladstone
Pants
Washburne
United States
Heffman
Flaires
Sudden Death of Ex Senator Grimes in Burlington
Ex Senator Grimes died at his Burlington residence from heart disease after two weeks of recurring attacks. He collapsed on the street earlier, with subsequent episodes at his home and during a conversation with friends. His health had seemed sound recently, though occasional symptoms were noted. his father also died of the same disease.
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Burlington
Iowa
Grimes
Gen
Washington
Senate committee backs subsidy for Pacific Mail China service
Washington report notes a favorable committee action to double the service subsidy for the Pacific Mail Line between the United States and China. Separately Fisk for the St Louis Board of Trade urged the House Committee on Territories to territorialize Indian country during today's hearings.
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Washington
Ntgal Senate Committee
Pacific Mail Company
United States
China
Fisk
St. Louis Board of Trade
House Committee On Territories
New York Fraud Allegations In City Elections Probe
February report notes a political scramble as Tweed Sweeny and Connell figure in alleged city elections fraud. Officials and witnesses cited possible manipulation of votes and returns, raising questions about legitimacy of the process.
River News Update From New Albany
Special Dispatch reports the river remains steady with the thaw progressing in sunlight. Conditions are described as unchanged, with the river sweeping and the thaw continuing under clear skies in New Albany Indiana on February 8.
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Times and Chronicle
New Albany
Ind
Congress Debates Educational Bill and Tax Relief Measures
The House Elections Committee validates Myers for his seat in the Cessna versus Myers case. A Senate tax relief bill on the two percent dividend tax for banks and insurers is tabled due to constitutional concerns, with a companion bill introduced. The Educational Bill advances after amendments. memorials from Wisconsin merchants prompt calls for broader congressional action, and officers’ appointments are discussed amid debates on government service. A semi monthly Chinese route mail service and Treasury certificate redemption are noted.
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House Committee On Elections
Vennsylvania
Cessna
Myers
Mr. Dawes
Senate
Insurance Companies
Dawes
Burchard
Yeas
Cleo
Pays
Sherman
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Jee Nie
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Administrator's Base
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Wiederecht
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San Francisco
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Helmbeld
Helmbolds
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Broadway
South Tenth Street
BEW Publications
Clarke
Keller
Haydn
Guitar
EATON
Cornett
Oliver Ditson &Co
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Chasmh, Ditson & CO
Tal
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West Third St
Clacinmati
Earp Hee Weat
Missouri
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