Indictments and political shifts cited in late reports
A mixed set of items notes Ringites of Jersey City in custody for bail, Colonel Mendez named German Empire law minister, General Sickles honored at Delmonte, Dr. Robinson named Brown University president, a four mile race at Digby with one dollar stakes, Pacific road blockade rumors, Great Selis Grove fire in Pennsylvania causing $100000 loss, Senate Commerce panel on construction profits, Baez eyeing a Europe trip via the U.S., a spouse discovers him dead in bed, a smallpox case linked to New Brunswick, and a proposal before Governor Hof to seek federal action on post rates and river changes potentially aiding steamboat traffic.
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Jersey City
Mendez
Sickles
Delmonee
Dr. Robinson
Rochester
N. Y
Brown University
Fulton
Brown
Digby
Seli’s Grove
Pennsylvania
Senate Committee On Commerce
Baez
Europe
United States
Board of Health
New Brunswick
New Jersey
Hofland
Chicago Debates Tea and Coffee Bill and French Arms Resolution
Special Dispatch from February 23 notes an effort to recommit the Chicago Relief Bill to the Senate Finance Committee and reports tea and coffee will not be placed on the free list. The Senate delays on the French arms resolution as Mr. Trumbull and Mr. Carpenter prepare remarks. Rumors circulate of John W. Forney succeeding Creswell as Postmaster General. The Senate passes a bill barring small notes as currency while delaying vote on the arms issue.
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Times and Chronicle
Wasuserox
Chicago
Senate
Trumbull
Carpenter
John W. Forney
Creswell
Post Office Department
Morton
Columbus
Committee On Resolutions
Bradford
Goff
Catholic Temperance Convention
Baltimore
Committee On Platform
Poe
Prine
Terreh
Prohibition Convention Nominates Davis at Ohio Assembly
Special Dispatch reports from Columbus that the Ohio State Prohibition Convention at the Opera House adopted a platform aligned with the National Prohibition Convention. It selected David Davis as presidential nominee after multiple ballots, with Parker named for vice president and a National Committee appointed. Delegates from New York to Ohio debated labor and suffrage positions, and resolutions urged arbitration, patent reform, and equal rights.
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Times and Chronicle
Col Ompus
Opera House
F. Schumacher
J. B. Silvers
Columbiana County
Patrick O'Connor
Youngstown
J. A. Spencer
Cleveland
B. C. Mason
Laces County
Patrick O’conn
Collins
Xenia
DeWolf
Portsmouth
Bradley
East Cleveland
Sabof
Kennedy
Scioto
W. 8. Bacon
Hamilton County
Peter M. Weddell
Montgomery
Jes. W. Horton
Miami
Wm. Milligan
Wyandot
Hiram McClellan
Champaign
Joseph Helmich
Franklin County
Lyman Potter
Delaware
Jerome W. Anderson
Eric
John Maher
Lucas
Moses Miller
Gallia
Eg, Collins
Hocking
Jeremiah Hess
Knox
Robert Lockhart
Ashland
Jence Parker
Morgan
Thomas Michamer
Belmont
David H. Tweedy
Jefferson
Jay O. Dell
Cuyahogs
Richard Brown
Mahoning
Samuel Adams
Chas. H. DeWalf
State Central Committee
Colombiana
Dan. A. Pease
B. Scott
W. B. Chadwick
Franklin
Thomas Evans
J. H. Hardy
Cayahoga
United States
Day
New York
Schell
Pennsylvania
Taylor
Cameron
Kansas
John W. Geary
John M. Palmer
Iainois
David Davis
Illinois
Joel Parker
New Jersey
H. H. Day
Wendell Phillips
Massachusetts
Gen. W. Julian
Indiana
R. F. Trevellick
Michigan
Thomas Ewing
Ohio
H. C. Sheldon
Ewing
Messrs
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Horace Greeley
Peter Cooper
Palmer
Geary
Phillips
Davis
Julian
Parker
Gov
B. Gratz Brown
Missouri
Brown
Greeley
Mesers
Hugh Cameron
Iowa
C. H. Fosnacht
Dlinois
A. C. Cameron
Ti. Cummings
B. West
Nebraska
Clinton Briggs
Oman
Committee On
James Black
John Russell
Fire damages two Columbia City businesses
A. L. Sandemayer drug store and J. W. Baker printing office in Columbia City were set ablaze by unknown persons. Damages estimated at about 300 dollars each, with full insurance coverage in the Liverpool, London, and Globe Companies.
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Columbia City
Ind
Times and Chronicle
Columaia City
A. L. Sandemayer
J. W. Baker
Liverpool
London
Globe
The Collectorship Robberies and Tweed Era Scandals
A compact report of recent misdeeds including the Collectorship robberies and Bess Tweed era exploits. It mentions the South American massacre and a surge of pickpocket activity observed yesterday, alongside Alabama claims correspondence.
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Bess Tweed
Alabama
New York Herald Reports Quarantine Scandal and Vessels
In New York on February 23 The Herald notes that Collector Arthur has tendered his resignation and the post has been offered to Treasurer Spinner who declines. Testimony describes enormous charges tied to quarantine operations and misused funds, with officials under Tweed implicated in public works. A Brazil dispatch reports Capucha assassins and a Chilean leader, with many arrests expected and ongoing patrols along Broad Street.
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Herald
Arthur
Spinner
Eikes
Verlone
Reads
Det
Public Works
Brazil
Broad Wa
Prohibition Platform Declares Unity and Amnesty
Missouri Republicans adopt a platform calling for universal amnesty for former Confederates, strict prohibition of intoxicating drinks, civil service reform, and sound currency. The convention endorses the national administration, pledges full support for Philadelphia nominees, and rejects a split with Liberal Republicans.
Kentucky Conference Proceedings in Covington KY February 23
Kentucky Conference met in Covington with Bishop Scott presiding J G Bruce led services. Resolutions favored increased Bible Society support and welcomed Rev Dr G S Savage as state agent. Election of delegates followed with D Stevenson H D Rice and W H Black as top ballot receivers. Admissions of several candidates and remarks from Rev Hypes and others concluded sessions.
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Covixoton
Scott i
J. G. Bruce
D. Stevenson
J.C. Harrison
Bible Cause
Dar
The
American Bible Society
Savage
W. Evans
Ans
Kentuck
Texas
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delamere
Ohio
Asbury University
Smaeth
Evanston
Pee LD. Pexssen
L. D. Parker
Janas
Ee . L. D. Piersel
A. Boreing
J. G. Brace
W.H. Black
H. Jeers
D. Rice
Darlington
J. C. Harrison
J. Foster
H. D.rice
W.Y. Black
W. A. Dotson
J. H. Lennin
X. W. Darling
C. Har Ricop
H. J. Perry
John H. Iedith
Mainstreet Church
Covington
Dudley D. Akin
Jessamine and Garrard d
Elijah Wilson
Pleasant Hill
Hypes
Cincinnati
Lennin
W. J. Elliot
Morgantown
Adam Albritton
Marion
Caldwell
Mesers
N. Y
Committee On Missions
L. H. Bugbee
Cincinnati Wes Female College
H. 8
Swetrams
Evan
H. D. Rice
J. McK. Reiley
French Ayms Debate and Louisville Canal Action
The Foreign Affairs Committee will report favorably on French spoliation claims. The Louisville Canal aims for $300,000 in the General Appropriation Bill with Eggleston and Weitzel seeking another $100,000. Toledo Port-of-Entry Bill passed Senate and Cincinnati Custom-House site gets $300,000. Senate Finance to hear Chicago Relief Bill on Saturday or Monday.
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House Foreign ‘Athers
Chicago
Senate Finance Committee
Morton
Trumbull
Ben. Eggleston
Gen. Weitzel
House Committee On Commerce
Louisville Canal
Messrs
Eggleston
Weitzel
Toledo
Senate
Senate Public Buildings Committee
Cincinnati Custom- House
Summer
Chicago Relief Bill Committee
Secretary Fish Replies to Granville Sought in Washington
In Washington on February 23, Secretary Fish prepared a draft reply to Earl Granville. The Cabinet considered the matter today as the President returned and was pressed by officials about his views on the Geneva situation.
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Westran
Seuss
Fish
Granville
Adams
Washimngton
Earl Granville
Howe
Charles Faah 'Koeee
Geneva
Soto
Widespread scarlet fever and fire scene mark Dayton day
In Dayton Ohio on February 23 the small pox is nearly vanished with one case. Scarlet fever spreads with many fatal cases. Ww Palmer celebrates Viola's wedding. his daughter Allie, seventeen, dies of consumption at home. A bakery fire at 10 am draws the entire fire department. losses are trifling.
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Times and Chronicle
Dayton
Palmer
Warren Street
Viola
Allie
Alderman on Trial for Bribery and Tragedy in Curiaco
Special Dispatch reports Alderman Carney faces bribery charges with possible acquittal prospects. Busche seeks venue change for a second trial. A young man, Charles Ray, allegedly attempted suicide by drowning after his sister's seduction. George Jeffries, 53, found dead naked with a cut throat. weapon not yet found. death suspected as self-inflicted.
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Times and Chronicle
Curiaco
Carney
Busche
Charles Ray
George Jeffries
Passengers arrive in the city after long train journey
About 150 travelers from Omaha on the Rock Island road reach Green River after 28 days since Ogden. They blame Union Pacific for mistreatment, endure heavy snow drifts, and need digging paths to proceed. Across miles, shortages arise until aid from Mr Sailor feeds the hungry group at Keen River.
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Caicago
Te City
Ae Fyonaglin
Moves Pehesk
Zey
Omaha
Rock Bland Road
Union Pacific Railroad
Ogden
Green River
Green ‘River
Union Pacific Company
Butler Creek
Simpson I Hill
Simpson's Hill
Phim
Stedicine Row
Sailor
Keen River
New Telegraph Extra On Alabama Note Provokes Demand
England dispatches report a Telegraph extra publishing a purported American Government reply to Granville on the Alabama case. The steamers Assyria Peruvian and England have arrived out. A murdered workingman left a destitute family and Americans in London contribute to relief efforts for the sufferers.
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England
Lospon
Telegraph
Granville
Alabama
Assyria
Peruvian
London
Riots Between Alsatian and German Workers
A feud between Alsatian and German workers in Brerik culminated in a serious riot yesterday. Authorities suppressed the disturbance, twelve ringleaders were arrested, and many were severely injured.
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Brerik
Sherman Visits the Pope in Rome
A dispatch from Rome reports General Sherman and his party had a pleasant hour long interview with the Pope before departing for Naples. They also met Cardinal Antonelli who gave them a cordial reception.
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Paris
Sherman
Rome
Perty
Naples
Cardinal Antonelli
Emigrant Swindler Sentenced in New York State Prison
Arthur Moore sentenced to five years in state prison for emigrant swindle. Collector Arthur states he has not resigned after the case. The report places the incident in New York on February 23 with Moore identified as a notorious offender.
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Arthur
New York
Charles Moore
River News Briefs From St Louis and Evansville
Additional river reports note a slight rise and clear warm weather with rapid progress upstream. Bridge pier gorges show minor movement while Kenswick ice remains strong and Chester gorge has broken up. Evansville arrivals include Robert Berns and War ner and barges with multiple schooners and packets listed, weather 50 degrees and lively business. The H. B. Turner carries tobacco at Henderson and Mitchell is expanding cargo as packets report good trips.
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Times and Chronicle
St. Loum
Kenswick
Chester
Warner and Barges
Pittsberg
Tarascon
Louisville
Camelia
Turner
Florence Lee
Eastport
Mitchell
IT AM
Deesieseet
Hara
Memphis
Warner
Barges
Arkansas Belle Cairo
Bowling Green
Bowling Greek
New Orleans
Henderson
Senate debate on legislation and harbor survey
In SENATE on February 23 Mr Sprague presented resolutions from the Legislature of Shodo Island challenging interference with inhabitants. Mr Shera and Mr Sumner urged action on harbor and river survey and related bills. Senator Trumbull spoke against reform efforts, noting attacks and money charges as the effort sought a final vote around 5 P M.
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Sprague
Shodo Island
Shera
Sumner
Ashington
D. C
Trumbull
Senate
Train wreck on Short Line near Covington injures twenty seven
Captain Vorhies train from Louisville to Covington fell through Mile Bridge near Elliston's Station about noon. Twenty seven passengers injured though no deaths reported. Engineer escaped by jumping. hackman Charles Shay of Covington badly hurt. A special train with surgeons departed Covington at 1 19 PM for the wreck scene.
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Vorhies
Ros
Louisville
Mile Bridge
Elliston's
Covington
Chas. Shay
Kentucky
Hackman
McFerran v Porter Case Ends In Court Victory Test
The McFerran versus Porter case ends in a verdict expected after two weeks of court attention in the city. It tests rights to property seized by the Confederate Government and later used, with attorneys Bramlette Lincoln for the plaintiff and oh Bate for the defendant. Judge Swing explained law of nations on wartime property, stating the Confederacy had no legal rights to federal property, making the seizure and sale illegal. The public awaits the jury verdict with interest.
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Mr. Bate
Traver
Nashville
Swing
Confederacy
United States
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