Notes and News from the United States and Europe
A long, miscellaneous update with scattered items from politics, industry, and war. Mentions include rears of Wales, a Yarmouth Forest nomination, an Associate Justice in Arizona, arson at London woolen mills, Emperor Wilhelm II, railroad leadership changes, strikes in lead and brewing, diplomatic notes on England and Canada, pensions, musical chairs, port improvements, syndicate agents preparing to sail, and various provincial auctions, accidents, and expositions. Several political vacancies and appointments, plus discussions on labor reform and the Nashville Exposition, all reflecting a broad, period-flavored briefing of current events.
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Rears
Wales
Yarmouth Forest
Arizona
London
The Thing That Troubles Chicago Most
Special Dispatch from Washington reports a stalled Chicago Relief Bill with no conference yet between Chicago committee and Senators. The Union Pacific reports open track. Mayor Medill’s letter to Senator Ferry attracts attention as he defends the bill. The President supports relief, while Senator Ferry mobilizes broader anti bill support. House passes the whisky tax refund with a partial indemnity clause. Conkling opposes postal telegraph. overland mail bill stalled. Morton resumes debate on the French arms resolution.
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Times and Chronicle
Washington
Chicago
Chicago Committee
Union Pacific Road
Hitchcock
Medill
Senator Ferry
Daily Republican
Ferry
Conkling
Augustus Schell
Senate
Overland Mail
Morton
Two New Railroads and State Fair Division Amid Board Debates
Columbus dispatch reports the filing of two railroad charters Northwestern Ohio Railroad with a 400000 capital linking Hickville Defiance Williams and Fulton counties and Columbus Bellefontaine and Michigan Railroad with 6000000 capital from Columbus to the Ohio Michigan state line via Franklin Union Logan Auglaize Allen Putnam Defiance Williams. State Board of Agriculture set Mansfield State Fair for Sept 2 to 6 with Mansfield to subscribe 5000 and expand grounds. National Labor Convention opened in Wagner's Hall with A M Pruett as chair. temporary officers chosen and a permanent committee named as sessions began.
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Times and Chronicle
CoL_umbus
Northwestern Ohio Railroad
Hickville Township
Defiance County
Ohio
Gorham Township
Fulton County
Defiance, Williams
Fulton
Columbus, Bellefontaine and Michigan Railroad Company
Columbus
Michigan
Franklin
Union
Logan
Bellefontaine
Auglaize
Allen
Putnam
Defiance
Williams
State Board of Agriculture
Mansfield
Imeeibean
Gstate
Carlisle
J. A. Warder
Hickox
Wagner's Hall
A. M. Pruett
Harmony
John Tiney
Pennsylvania
A. C. Cameron
Illinois
Messrs. Troupe
Connecticut
Dalton
New York
Cogswell
Collins
Massachusetts
Greevey
State Republican Convention Aims For Governor Browne Nomination
Indianapolis February 21 delegates fill the city for the coming Republican State Convention. Browne’s strength is clear and his nomination for Governor is conceded barring an unexpected combination. Other races see McGinnis challenging Wildman for Auditor, Kircheval leading for Treasurer, and Cury favored for Secretary of State. District meetings tonight will shape tomorrow’s result as delegates travel uninstructed and hope for a harmonious convention likely presided by Governor Baker.
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Times and Chronicle
Indianapolis
Browne
B. F. Harrison
Brown
McGinnis
Wildman
Howard
Kircheval
Spencer
Cury
Vigo
To-Morrow
Grant
Colfax
Philadelphia
Baker
San Francisco Letter on Grass Valley Demonstrations
A fragmentary San Francisco report from February recalls violent demonstrations and single handed drills. The text references mail arrivals from New York on January 28 and from St Louis on January 30, noting unsettled conditions and urban unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
New York
St. Louis
Essen
Murder mystery in New Albany remains unsolved
There are no new developments in the supposed murder of John Baadle and wife. Detectives seek names of parties who bought the bacon on Monday but have met with poor progress. The charred remains were taken to Louisville by Frank Smith, brother-in-law, for burial.
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Times and Chronicle
New Albany
John Baadle
Louisville
Frank Smith
Gladstone on the Alabama claims debate in Commons
In the House of Commons Premier Gladstone answered when the Alabama claims case reached England stating copies arrived in December, with most sent to the Foreign Office and arbitrators. Cabinet saw the document near February 1. A emigration debate followed with Mr. Aytoup urging action to curb emigration. A murder report was corrected revealing the killer was the victim, a former US Army surgeon, with US Vice-Consul General J. Nann attending the trial. River notes from Louisville and Evansville report rising water, ice, and cargo movements, with multiple vessels listed and weather described as clear.
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Lonpos
Gladstone
Alabama
House of Commons
England
Foreign Office
Diplomatic Corps
Aytoup
Kirkaldey
America
Australia
Minor
United States Army
J. Nann
United States
London
New York Fire Morning and Tammany Reorganization
Fire this morning causes about 60000 dollars in losses to a steamship agents report. Tammany Society plans measures for reorganizing its institution while legal actions involve Judge Cardozo and habeas corpus cases. Bar Association discusses changes and a proposed investigation of Judge McCain’s course. Woodhull at the Academy of Igrad discusses Christ. Union and political shifts noted among Republican O L Stewart appointment and National Labor Convention support.
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New York
City of Cats
Omananars
Metnnen
Ompany
Downer
St.Johu
Tammany Society
Grand Sachem Schell
Cardozo
Legislative Committee
Barnard
Horace Giboee
Bureau of
O. L. Stewart
Ublican
Ict
Tweed
Woodhull
Academy of Igorad
Christ
National Labor Convention
Phillips
Bar Association
McCain
State Admission Convention Polygemists Refuse to Yield
Polygemists at the State Admission Convention resist the Charech Rule facing firm opposition. Delegates clash over policy directions as debate intensifies and procedural motions shape the conference’s outcome.
Utah Statehood Debate Roils State Admission Convention
February 20. Tom Fitch argues Utah should be a state and denounces territorial rule and federal court actions. Orson Pratt condemns the 1850 territorial government as unconstitutional and urges rights via Congress. Judge Snow defends polygamy and opposes federal concession. Liberal opposition, large rally at Institute Hall, fierce anti state government sentiment, tax protests proposed.
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Saul Laxerry
Tom Fitch
Utah
McKean
Convention Express
Nauvoo
Orson Pratt
United States
Congress
Snow
Institute Hall
Bribery Probe Hears Kansas Election Cash Trails
Kansas election corruption hearing reveals Lennes Billy S former state treasurer saying Leavenworth County treasurer spent 20000 cash to help Caldwell. Frank Dren ning of Wathena said he paid 2000 to Nemaha County treasurer for two votes. A Caldwell ring member sought 1000 more from a Southern Kansas member who did not vote after payment.
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St Louis
Democrat
Topeka
Kansas
Lennes Billy S
Leavenworth County
Caldwell
Frank Drenning
Wathena
Ring
Nemaha County
South Carolina Republican Convention Endorses Administration
The South Carolina Republican State Convention in Columbia elected fourteen delegates to the Philadelphia National Council, seven white and seven colored, with all but one office holder endorsing the administration. Delegates planned to vote against certain aides and discussed the President’s stance amid internal tensions.
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New York
Columbia
South Carolina
Theiladelphia National Council
Republic of State
Thrvash
Afternoon Senate debate and House bills cited in session
Members clash over privilege claims and votes involving Senator Gage and Mr Jenner while numerous bills in the Senate and House are discussed. Measures include printing six hundred extra school bills, regulating fences, mortgage disclosures, police district elections, infirmary governance, and road maintenance.
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Jenner
Senator Gage
Cay
Tener
Hart.enner
Hamieton
Hart Portos
Goverber Ee
Owen, & Dyer
Beavis
Inoe
Fragmentary Note on House Apportionment and Occupying Lands
Fragmentary OCR shows House Apportionment bill discussion and references to conflicts over Cherokees and Osages lands. Mentions settlers, paying for relocation, and a vague reform effort. Lacks clear names, dates, or full actions.
Debates on Civil Service Reforms and Diplomatic Missions in Senate
The Senate debated civil service reforms and the appointment process with amendments proposed by Mr. Finkeinburg and Mr. Holman, including police applications and office selection under the President, while discussing a Diplomatic Appropriation Bill and a motion to send missions to Japan. The proceedings touched on customs and internal revenue collectors, central commissions, and maritime interests, as the chamber grapples with reforms and foreign policy.
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Finkeinburg
Edward Gt
Wood
Rps
Mitice
Ies
Coalit Peyvidio
Butler
Massachusetts
Capitol
Swann
Committee On Appropriations
Wade
Earoter
Banka
Re Og Commercer
Committee On Foreign Affairs
United States
Pon
Bbrooks
Penahddias
Reues
Eran
House
Senate
Senate Debates Over Arms Sales and Inquiry
The Senate debated arms sales to France and an inquiry into the York Custom House matter. Schurz and Morton sparred over neutrality, administration support, and political motives behind the probe while defending or challenging the investigation's intent and timing.
Kentucky Annual Conference opens twentieth session in Covington
The Kentucky Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church begins its twentieth session at Union Church in Covington with Bishop Levi Scott presiding at 9 a.m. The roll lists 44 members. committees are formed on worship education temperance and publishing. Transfers are discussed and several preachers receive or maintain supernumerary or superannuated status as the conference schedules reports and delegate actions.
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Kentucky
Methodist Episcopal Church
The
Union Church
Covington
Levi Scott
B. A. Stabbing
Ted
L. D. Parker
H. C. Northcote
E. L. Shepard
Duke Slavens
George E. Strowbridge
Bowers
J. L. Greenup
R. Acismey
J. L. Gragg
Mooker
C. F. Hedverin
W. E Wilmot
A. R. Crislip
Stevenson
H. Baker
W. F.T. Spruill
Wes. Black
J. C. Harrison
Bellville
J. Foster
J. F. Harrison
B. Ax. Stubbins
L. B. Pierael
Thos Rankin
J. & Cox
W. D.gington
T. M. Leslie
Taylor
John*Godby
N. R. Davis
J. P. Grinstead
T. J. Kendall
W. L.furnis
J. G. Bruce
J. McK. Reily
D. Slavens
W. A. Dotson
A. Loreing
J. A. Humphrey
LD. Barrows
E Botner
H Hitchcock
Cincinnati
Mr. Foster
Rock River
Barbee
Christian Church
B. A. Stubbine
Missionary Society
J. D. Walsh
Book Committee
New York
Bercherd
Espinags
N. BR
Darlington
IH. D. Rice
P. E
Ashland
JO A
Her. Din. Hatfield
Sayles
Indiana
Brace
Hatfield
Senate Tariff Bill Proposes Modest Duty Changes
Special dispatch reports the Senate Tariff Bill lowering duties after July 1 on several items. Tea and coffee remain 2 and 9 cents per 400 pounds in bulk. rice prices shift from 174 to 174 cents for uncleaned and 32 recleaned. Cotton, wool, silk, earthenware, iron and leather face a 10 percent cut.
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Times and Chronicle
Washington
Senate
Fire Destroys Major Grand Rapids Hotel
Special Dispatch reports Sweet's Hotel Grand Rapids Michigan partially destroyed by fire. Five story building covering nearly half a block. fourth and fifth floors burned, third damaged, rest hit by water. Large furniture loss, one man seen inside may be dead. Loss estimated near one hundred thousand dollars. New tar roof ignition by sparks started blaze, insurance coverage noted.
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Times and Chronicle
Fort
Alderman Powell Trial Nears Verdict in Warm Muddy Day
In Chicano on February 21 a warm, muddy day sees Alderman George Powell's trial continue after failing to secure a venue change. A verdict is anticipated tonight as citizens condemn efforts by several men to sell Quincy street to the Government rather than transfer it. The city will present the street on the condition that the Government construct on the Bigelow Block.
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Times and Chronicle
George Powell
Quincy Street
Bigelow
Gold Fields Discovered Near Black Hills River
Siou city reports gold discoveries along White Earth River near Spotted Tail's reservation. A Paketa resident arrived with ore samples from Red pagar stream feeding White Earth River about 200 miles above Fort Randall. Frontiersmen form a company to explore this spring as reports say the ore is rich and the region may rival other mines.
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Siocx City
Ramon Ane Bessi
Black H
White Earth
Spotted Tail
Paketa
Fort Randall
Premie
Big Horn River
Cheyenne
Completion of Great Missouri River Bridge at Council Bluffs
Corsett Iowa February 21 The last span of the Great Missouri River bridge was completed yesterday at four PM The permanent track way on the bridge will be completed today Union Pacific plans to begin crossing freight and passengers tomorrow The bridge is among the world’s largest of the high bridge system and marks a major rail link from Atlantic to Pacific Embankment work continues and transfer of freight and passengers is expected soon Ice on the river is weakening and will go out in a day or two Citizens celebrate the bridge completion tomorrow
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Corsett
Bluffs
Iowa
Union Pacific Railroad
Morrow
Grand Strucomgges
Universal Ap
Union Pacifi Railroad
West
Atlantic Sea
Ohio
Missi
St. Louis
Louisville
Atlantic
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Lafayette
Bloomington
Weatera
Palmers
Keorla
Messrs. Gill & Son
Columbus
Chillicothe
Loveland
Baltimore Road
Stokes Trial Adjourned. Foster Hanged Date Set
New York February 21 with Judge Cardozo absent the Stokes case is adjourned to Monday. Foster the car-hook murderer is sentenced to be hanged March 22. The Court of Appeals may review. Thirty four bids for Government gold total about eight and a quarter million. William Wood, Eagle editor in Brooklyn, died this morning.
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New York
Cardozo
Stokes
Foster
Court of Appeals
Wm. Wood
the Eagle
Brooklyn
London
Washington
England
United States
Charles Francis
Adams
Algeria
Wisconsin Senate District Populations by County Reports
In Madison on February 21 the Senate Committee on Congressional Apportionment reported 14 of 15 districts for apportionment. District populations cover Rock Racine Kenosha Walworth Waukeeha and others with counts ranging from 83,260 to 158,574 across districts.
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Madison
Senate
Committee On Congressional
Rock
Racine
Keeobe
Walorth
Waukeeha
Columbia
Nane
Jefferson
Beak
Crawford
Green, Grant
Yaukee
Milwaukee
Monroe
Jackson
Foreign. In Commons today notice on fishing collision risk
In the Commons today Mr ge gs gave notice to ask on 7'r day whether measures have been taken to prevent collision between American and Canadian fishermen during the coming fishing season. The steamer Holland has arrived out. Spain: Maprio February 21. New cabinet complete Sagasta has formed the new ministry Paris February 21. Wants to quit and go home: Goulois says King Amadeus of Spain is disgusted with ungovernableness and urged abdication. Emmanuel counsels patience.
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Ge Gs
Iekentees
Maprio
Sagasta
Paris
Goulois
Amadeus
Spain
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Gawois
Emmanuel
Indianapolis and St Louis Railroad elects directors
The Indianapolis and St Louis Railroad Co held its annual meeting in Indianapolis today to elect directors Thos A Scott J N McCullough Thos D Messier Oscar Townsend H B Hurlbut and E W Woodward. E W Woodward was named president and E King secretary and treasurer. Hotel at Grand Rapids burned in Michigan as Sweet's Hotel the largest in western Michigan caught fire at 10 PM destroying the upper three stories.
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Indianapolis
Ind
The
Indianapolis and St. Louis Railroad Co
Thos. A. Scott
Philadelphia
J. N. McCullough
Thos. D. Messier
Pittsburg
Oscar Townsend
H. B. Hurlbut
Cleveland
E. W. Woodward
E. King
River Ice Locks Ohio Waterway In February News
Morongohela river level at 4 feet 11 inches with channel obstruction. Telegrams report 4 feet and rising slowly at Brownsville while Arrived Carrie Brooks and Kate Putnam are aground after navigation closed at Rochester. Samuel Miller dies of smallpox, James Gracey the tax assessor passes away. Flags at half mast. Muskingum River remains closed. several ferries stranded. Captain Brennan heads to Cincinnati.
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Prinspere
Morongahela
Motown
Brownsville
Carrie Brooks
Marietta
Argosy
Wheeling
Kate Putnam
Rochester
Brooks and
Samuel Miller
Iand Lake Coal Company
James Gracey
Ahso
Capt
Brennan
Juniata
Cincinnati
Muskingum River
Wel’sburg
Wellsville
Fast Liverpool
Ohio River
Line Island
Miners and Laborers protest tariff cut. civil service bill debated
In Washington on February 11 Mr. Speer of Pennsylvania presented a remonstrance from the Miners and Laborers Association of Western Pennsylvania opposing tariff reductions on coal and iron. The Civil Service Reform Bill was made a special order and committees were instructed to study machinery imports and legal expenses. A holiday was planned for tomorrow and other bills were set for March. Reports from Milwaukee Duluth Detroit parcels show grain and livestock pricing steady or mixed with no major shifts.
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Columbiana
Belmont
Aioe
Ita En
Marion Goode
Partie
Sinsein
Ford
Toso
Ohio
The
Times and Chronicle
Columnus
Senate
Daugherty Orat
Saylor
Lieut.-Gervoces
Gaze
Mr. Shank
School Board of
Seivs Ne
Shanks
Howland
Washinoton
Mr. Speer
Miners’ and Laborers’ Association of
Western Pennsylvania
Saaak Civil Service Reform
Sargent
U. S
Sherman
Oil markets show dull activity across regions
Special Dispatch reports dull oil trading as prices drift. Demand is quiet with spot and seller offerings weak and options market subdued. Philadelphia and Louisville show flat to slightly steadier tones amid generally soft pricing in early February.
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Prrissvune
Iireke
Philad Lpia
Tusville
Gacobia
Directors Report Abstract of Railroad Company Meeting
Abstract of the directors report presented at the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad Company stockholders meeting. Indicates corporate updates, financials, and strategic directions discussed during the session.
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Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad Company
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Cincinnati and Baltimore Railway
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Cumminsville
Pr.a Eee
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Adorggi
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Undertakers
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Anuf M
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