Senate Fails to Elect Speaker Amid Regional Tensions
Long list of political notes from New York to New Jersey includes Senate failure to elect a Speaker, state divisions over judicial districts and plans to move capitol, plus reactions on Fifteenth Amendment and income tax repeal. Reports from Washington, Cincinnati, and New York cover bills, railroads, and international affairs with emphasis on France and military matters.
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France
Cleveland
Montevideo
Uruguay
Senate
Kentucky
Elizabeth
Jersey
New Jersey Senate
House
Boutwell
Samuel Tete
Memphis and Little Rock Railroad
Broadway
New York Senate
Maguire
Sahay
Board of Trade
Ashland
Ohio
John Stager
Virginia
General Canby
Sresing
Bronevile
P Derr
Hawkins H. Smith
Dayton
War
John Robertson
Evansville
Ind
Reese
Indiana
Wabash and Erie Canal
Senate Committee On Commerce
Committee On
Cincinnati
Rio Janeiro
San Paulo
Sol
Congress
Washington
Blair
Morton
Boss
Snow Bank
Impudent Cincinnati Delegation Triumph at Baber Election
In Columbus February 16 12, the impudent Cincinnati delegation and the triumph of Llewellyn Baber are reported. The Senate passed Curtis' House bill on forfeited recognizances and ordered return to the County Auditor. Baber, indomitable, is happy at the election bill’s decisive action amid tumultuous demonstrations.
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Cincinnati Times
New York
Dulles
Stock Exchange
Senate
Curtis
Baber
Harry
Fire devastates Helena business district in Territory
A special Republican report states a morning blaze in Helena destroyed several business houses. Among the injured are Jacks, Moore, Co., Nie Sowe & Lebman, T. B. Farmer, GCLs, and H Knoblauch. Insurance listed as 520,000 across Phoenix and Security Cos.
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Helena
Jacks
Moore , Co
Soe
Lebman
T. B. Fanner
Ae Petner
H. Knoblauch
Fina
Phoenix and Security Cos
Paris Surrenders: French Arms Enter Paris Amid War Return
The report details Paris garrison surrender of 200,000 muskets and 400 brass pieces, with Iron guns on walls. The Emperor plans return to Germany by February 28, traveling Strasbourg and Munich, arriving in Berlin March 8 for the first United German Diet. Favre and De Chanzy face Paris criticism as Bourbon election results raise monarchist concerns, yet republic stability is urged.
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Paris
Germany
Versailles
Strasbourg
Carlsruhe
Stuttgart
Munich
Berlin
Fleft
Mendon
Rouen
de Chanzy
Puidherbe
Armighine Masasite
Toting
Paria
Bordeaux
N ‘x
Fco
Favre
Republic
Cardwell Bill Aims to Reorganize English Army
England news outlines Cardwell’s army reform bill. Abolishes purchase system, promotes by seniority and selection, moves Horse Guards to the War Office, limits Commanders-in-Chief to five years, and envisions a standing force of 100,000 with a militia reserve. Aims to head off Conservative criticism and win Radicals’ support.
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Loxpox
Cardwell
Horec Guards
War Office
Offiger
Duke of Cambridge
Harlem River Railroad Disaster Investigation Note
In Howard Wildeen's reply to a question he argues the oil train attaches had sufficient time to mount the drawbridge and stop. He also states about four minutes passed between the New Hamburg depot oil train and the collision.
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Harlem River
Howard Wildeen
New Hamburg
Cincinnati Delegation Seeks Passage of Southern Railroad Bill
The Cincinnati delegation arrived in Washington yesterday to urge passage of the Southern Railroad bill in Congress. The visit underscores local support for the federal measure and its potential impact on regional commerce.
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Cincinnati
Congress
Washington
Secretary Boutwell Faces Hearing on Union Pacific Bonds
Secretary Boutwell will appear before the House Committee on the act of interest regarding Union Pacific Railroad bonds in a hearing scheduled for Friday.
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Boutwell
House Committee
Union Pacific Railroad
Indians and Their Territory Fire at Helena Reference
The report from St. Louis dated February 16 discusses attempts to open the western territory west of Missouri and Arkansas to settlement. It mentions pressure on Senators and Representatives to enact laws opening land to free people and references concurrent actions affecting territorial status and rights.
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Helena
Arkansas
St. Louis
Missouri
Congress
Fire in Helena destroys block of buildings in Memphis report
The Avalanche cites a Memphis dispatch describing a disastrous Helena fire that destroyed a block of buildings around four in the morning. Insurance claims will follow as Hart Security Companies assess losses while origin remains unknown. The Avalanche notes Arkansas impeachment developments and a Supreme Court ruling overruling the lieutenant governor's demurrer, with the court adjourning for Friday for trial on the case, and Chief Justices resignations after adjournment.
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Helena
Arkansas
Govrernore
Menruis
Hart Security
Little Rock
Supreme Court
Justinshire
Chinese Testimony Exclusion Hurts City Justice
A San Francisco paper notes that decades ago Chinatown residents faced taunts and public street abuse. It argues that the exclusion of Chinese testimony in courts elevates robbery and mistreatment of the race, leaving redress likely unavailable.
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San Francisco
Eda
Poe
Congressional proceedings recount on Senate and House actions
The Forty-first Congress sessions cover Senate debate on Indian Territory rights for the Kansas and Texas Railroad, Morton on reconstruction, and judicial appropriations. House passes a 15th Amendment enforcement bill, strikes a section, and sets election supervisor rules. Committees report on election costs, penalties for insurers, and life company tax exemptions. House adjourns after a late session.
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Tennessee
Lso
United States
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Indian Cogslature
Morton
Indiana
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Schurz
Cole
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Scofield
Judiciary
Loughridge
Iowa
Treasury
Mine HA S
Oomme
Life Insurance Company
Messrs
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Butler
Massachusetts
Pir
Judd
Ilinois
The Iron Clad Oath Message From the President
The 1971 message to Congress discusses a Senate bill affecting a loyalty oath for public office. It argues against forcing an oath on those elected to office while excluding figures who helped overthrow the government, urging a reversible approach and defender of constitutional eligibility.
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Visiers
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Peli
Alsace
Lorraine
Uber
Poliface
Victor Lugo
Dubuque and Bioux City Agroed Company Directors Elected
The annual meeting at Dubuque yesterday elected Messia Abrams Hewitt Pierrepont Morgan Lorgzo-Black stone and James A. Roosevelt as directors for the ensuing year. The full board lists Morris K. Joseph D. W Willis Jane Tenac Lt. Knox Walter A. Burns and Joseph F. Sister.
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Dubuque
Bioux City
Infant dies after two weeks of refusing food
Patrick McGinnis, an infant inmate at Alexion Brothers' Hospital, reportedly refused food and medicine for about two weeks. He continued to refuse until last night, dying from starvation. Authorities investigate neglect and cause of death.
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Patrick McGinnis
Alexion Brothers’ Hospital
Paris and Allied Garrison News Amid Armistice Talks
Reports from Paris describe Favre returning from Bordeaux and mail service resuming, Belfort’s surrender and a marching garrison. General Thomas resigns National Guard command with Viney succeeding, German exactions in Seine Inferieure rising, and Paris government to hold sittings from Sept 4. Provisional electoral results show Blanc leading in Dieppe area as pressure grows over German troop entry.
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Bordeaux
Napoleon
London
Varix
Belfort
Clement Thomas
National Guard
Viney
Seine Inferieure
Roumania
Germany
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Geen
Faidherbe
North
Ibis Turbera
Bressalles
Lyons
Thiers
Rollin
Reforme
Senate committee debates bridge option for Cincinnati span
Washington dispatch notes the Senate committee meeting at 2:30 P.M. on February 15. The Bridge Company faces a decision to build either a fixed span or a draw bridge, with the option deemed optional by the committee.
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Cincinnati Times
Wastatox
A Dimately
Senate
Bridge Company
Canadian Fisheries Question Riotous Demonstration in Cok
A riotous demonstration erupted over the Canadian fisheries question as officials faced protests. The Commission was not empowered to settle the dispute, prompting further debate and calls for political action.
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Commission
Cok
Resignation of Garibaldi Ends Vorges Command
Bonpracx February 14 A letter from Garibaldi states his mission finished and he resigns command of the Army of the Vorges The Government accepts the resignation and thanks the Cienerd for heroic services Garibaldi leaves Bordeaux for Marseilles to sail for Caprera His departure ends continued French service Destruction of gun orders at Mont Valesien amid fears of renewed hostilities
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Caprera
Paria
Fort Mont Valesien
Baden Belfort Armistice Sentiment Described
Cagismour reports February 14 evening that the Baden Minister of War and Mulhouse commandant indicate Be fort garrison and people favor capitulation with a general desire to surrender.
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Cagismour
Baden
Mulhouse
Befort
Flour and grain prices in Burrao market report
Burrao February 15 market notes show flour firm and wheat firm or dull in parts, corn steady to dull with shade lower prices, hogs heavy near 585, receipts around 1 040 head. Prices for No 2 Red Wabash 1 for corn and elevator deliveries include No 2 at about 1 103, pork at 2375, and 50 to 60 for li super fine flour.
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Burrao
Ali
Market synopsis from New York exchange notes February
Fragmentary monetary brief with garbled figures references to New York and Illinois. Mentions steady or dull last night with unclear prices and names like Hudson and Northwestern. overall unreadable and needs source clarification for specifics.
St Louis News Briefs On Railroad Stock And Transfers
In St Louis February 15 reports say Mr Joy and Mr Parsons of Atlantic and Pacific Mail have bought Bridges stock but will not control the railroad. The floating debt is to be managed by others while Bridges retains control. John W Turner, Chief Commissary, transferred to the Pacific Department and departed for San Francisco. General Penrose is mentioned in passing.
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Cincinnati Times
Washioton
Tennesee
Sa Hopkins
Mary Baker
Brew Internal Revenue
Ways and Means Committee
Vna Spudlaabep
Renmin
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Rvngistant
Secretary of Treasury
Southern Pacific Railroad
Pacific Railroad
Friends of the Road
Essca
Hamilton
Texas
War Department
Department
Congress
Commissioner of Pensions
Neasly
St. Loui
Joy
Parsons
Atlantic & Payo Maile
Soo
Or & Rodds
Bridges
Aimoat Pai
John W. Turner
Military
New Collector's Office Established in Main and Third
City matters note that Mr R Brean has nearly completed the retraval and reorganization of the collector of customs office for consolidated revenue districts. The entire clerical force from Mr Pullan's office will be retained with additions. staff to be drawn from Collector Weitzel's office. The new office will occupy the southwest corner building at Main and Third, in rooms formerly Ohio Life and Trust and Directors’ apartment. The central location near the Assessor's office will aid business men dealing with the Revenue Department.
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Pullan
Weitzel
Main
Third Streets
Ohio Life and Trust Company
Revenue Department
Violet care in window culture and manure water use
A Gardener's Monthly note discusses violet cultivation in varying room temperatures from 45 to 60 degrees, noting healthier plants with cooler settings. It recommends rotted wood manure water as a capital fertilizer and advises watering only when plants show drying signs, about twice weekly.
Fisheries Question and Cork Riots Spark Dublin Row
In Parliament Granville said the Washington High Commission lacks power to settle the fisheries question and must draft an adjustment plan for unanimity. Viscount Exfield pledged pages on the British collier losses while anticipating Bismarck’s compensation. A Cork crowd greeted a released Fenian captain with a riot, police clearing the streets with sabers.
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House of Lords
Granville
High Commission
Washington
Viscount Exfield
Bismarck
Cork
Belgians Report Disturbances In Paris Rumor Unconfirmed
Dros-F15 February 14 reports disturbances in Paris but unconfirmed and thought to be prelude to unrest. Parisians are said to be very excited and grave apprehensions are felt in the French capital of possible disorder. City of Algiers Declared In Siege
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Algiers
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