Bill aims to halt work on new public buildings
Special Dispatch reports in Washington that a House Appropriations Committee bill seeks to stop spending on several public buildings. It would delay projects including the Cincinnati Custom House where work has not begun, while balancing cuts with higher estimates on started buildings. General Garfield’s prior stance is described as not hostile to the Cincinnati project.
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Daily Times
Washington
House
Committee On
Cincinnati Custom-House
Garfield
Senate action and house debate on state bills
Special Dispatch reports from Cotvinus Ohio January 25 describe Senate passage of Burns bill to relieve Richland County treasurer with amendments and a Supreme Court case review bill from Worthington reported without recommendation. In the House the forenoon focused on regulating poison sales and construction and municipal corporation measures to be discussed tomorrow.
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Andrews
Judiciary Committee
Burns
Richland County
Senate
Worthington
Supreme Court
HOUSE
Dr. Lewis
Miller
Board of Construction
Comon Municipal Corporations
A Clerk’s Adventure with a Durzglar in Drug Store
Grier Davis a clerk at Connor's drug store in Naw Avendy Ixp January 24 confronted a burglar who forced him to release him after an iron poke. Both men talked as the burglar, who appeared intoxicated, fled the scene. Davis aided by believing the burglar asleep in the back room before realizing the break in.
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Daily Times
Avendy
Grier Davis
Connor
Davis
President withholds message to Congress surprises circles
The President will send a new message later, after consulting with his Cabinet. Washington dispatches report surprise in Congressional circles at the decision not to present a message to Congress at this time, with the House expected to heartily approve the President’s course.
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Daily Times
Washinbon
Congress
German religious dissensions discussed at Berlin meeting
Archbishops York and Canterbury and other bers received statements for a meeting in Berlin. Joseph Thompson of Berlin, an American resident, traced religious dissensions in Germany and praised the American secular education system. Chiniquy of Illinois also spoke.
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York
Peel
Bers
Joseph Thompson
Berlin
Germany
Thompson
Chiniquy
Illinois
Lowe Addresses Voters and Gladstone Court Claim Denied
The Pall Mall Gazette says report of Mr Gladstone summoned before the Court of Queen's Bench is unfounded. The Times notes the Ministry faced defeats since recess and vows to win. Cabinet Council met yesterday to address the supposed summons and authoritative denial was issued.
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Gladstone
Queen's Cabinet Council
Prolonged Debate on Endowments at B'nai Convention
The report of the majority at the B'nai B'rith constitutional convention in Cuiiaco is adopted, urging protection for widows and endowments but resisting premature legislation. Names of committee members and signatories are listed. In Baltimore, John Eugene, 38, commits a suicide by razor after preparing letters and saying farewell to family, with a detailed account of his final actions and the scene. He had been unemployed for six weeks prior.
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Cuiiaco
B'nai
Georgeiecy
Baltimore Sun
John Eugene
Landridge
River Packet News From January Inland Ports
The Monongahela and other river traffic report slow movement with showery weather. Vessels including the Granite State and Longworth are listed with departures for Cincinnati Memphis and New Orleans, freight like cotton and peanuts noted, river levels rising gradually with clouds and light rain continuing.
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Monongahela
Oil City
Matimsras
Cincinnati
Louleville
Memphis
New Orlean
Granite State
Wortawouga
Ansviler
Int
Taraxcon
Louisville
City board urges immediate work on post office project
A special meeting of Cincinnati Board of Trade was held to press the Government to resume the new Post Office and Custom House project. The chairman noted federal cuts and urged continuing quarrying and foundation work, stressing Cincinnati pays high taxes and rent for offices while the site is prepared for construction. A committee was named to coordinate with the Common Council and Chamber of Commerce to push forward without further delay.
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Ciedidanl
Taide
Portedice
Me. Kinsey
United Sates
Bateman
Telegraph
Washington
Sherman
Garfield
Mullett
Congress
New Yor
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Chicago
Philad
Iphia
Cincinnnati
Madison
Mr. Mullet
Sherman and Garfeld
Cincinnati
Kinney
Br. Bateman
Boots Revenue
Pey
Mr. Bateman
United States
T Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
McNéale
Messrs. McNeale
Barney
Ares
Board of Trade of
Cingiahati
Spenne
Common Council Aid Chamber
Cenmmece
Ion
Treasury
Congrads
Ain
Council and
Chamber of Commerce
B. Fagieston
Capt. T. &. Eckert
L. Barney
Board of Trade
Official dispatch clears doubts on Zanzibar expedition deaths
An official dispatch from Zanzibar confirms Livingstone died in Lobiga after crossing waters for hours, with ten of his party perishing. Camergin's expedition faced fever and ophthalmia as they awaited doctors and planned to move from Ujiji to Zanzibar, expected next month.
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Livingstone
Lobiga
Camergn
Ujiji
Carlist Capture Report Denied Amid Santander Negotiations
Reports from Aeder say Carlists did not seize Santander. A new claim suggests the Carlists offer to spare the city in exchange for two million pezias to be raised by the corporation.
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Spain
Bayvornk
AEDER
Santander
Misread OCR Brief In New York School Incident
A garbled report from New York dated January 28 mentions a twelve year old, David, after school, and references St Bridget's Church. The text implies a failed shooting aimed at securing employment, with reactions from Rev Sarah Bmney about preaching.
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New ‘York
David
Ee Tae
St. Bridget’s
Ise Tee
Sarah Bmney
Unclear 19th century dispatch on Berlin payments
Fragmentary report from New York and Berlin with Minister Bancroft cited. The text mentions a dated letter and references to payments and securities but lacks complete details or coherent context. Key names appear as Bancroft and Berlin, with dates January 23 and January 27 indicated in scattered form.
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New Yor
Wasmxarox
Bancroft
eSter
Berlina
Bancroft Peau
Weather Report From War Department Signal Service
The War Department Signal Service issues a weather bulletin dated January 23 at 7:05 A M. detailing atmospheric conditions. The message is part of military weather reporting for strategic planning and operations.
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War Department
Signal Service
U.S. Army
Senate debate on interstate rail regulation and commerce
Mr. Morton urges a committee inquiry into interstate rail regulation to lower costs, improve safety and efficiency for passengers and commerce. He cites constitutional power to regulate commerce among states and defines commerce to include navigation, railroads, and common carriers subject to Congress authority, with states restricted from unfairly burdening or discriminating against interstate traffic.
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Senate
Congress
Supreme Court
Tommares
Atlantic
Ohio
Ind
Ant Staten
Mercer
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Union” Pacific
Lake Michigan
Garfield Defeated Over Public Buildings Expenditure
Special Dispatch reports Gen. Garfield as chairman of the Appropriations Committee faced a severe defeat in the House. He sought passage of a resolution to restrict public buildings spending, but members opposed the measure, urging it to the committee on Public Buildings where it was sidelined. The vote signaled a shift toward approving larger public building appropriations across districts.
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Dany Timies
Wasnixcrom
Garfield
Canal Investigation Proposed in the Senate
In Columbus the senate considers a canal investigation. A resolution directs the Senate Committee on Public Works to inquire into proposed improvements and their general framing. The panel would have power to compel attendance and evidence from involved parties.
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Senate
Laws Speech on the Ft InBCeM in Senate Dispatch
Special Dispatch to the Daily Times reports from Washington dated January 21. Up to three o'clock nothing notable occurred in the Senate. Senator Bayard of Delaware delivered a lengthy speech on finances to a small audience with little interest from the Senators.
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Laws
Ft Inbcem
Daily Times
Washinetod
Senate
Me. Bayard
Delaware
Memorial committee seeks stolen document for centennial tribute
Two Philadelphia citizens with Senator Cameron called on President and presented a motion to Cen tennial Memorial Committee urging a national celebration for the one hundredth anniversary of the first American Congress. The memo was referred to the Centennial Committee as the Senate debated appropriations and civil war era issues. James J. Smith of New Orleans testified officials’ papers were in Louisiana. investigators searched Mr Arr’s residence but found nothing.
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Wasuketon
Philadelpia
Cameron
Mopard O'Neil
Nee
Pepenters’ Company
O Faille
Laniae
Ter
Con Congress
Trentey
First America Congress
Senate
James J. Smith
New Orleans
Louisiana
al. Marr
Hokary
Smith
Arr
Dayton Butchers and Drovers Exchange Incorporated
Dayton headlines report the Butchers and Drovers Exchange at Main and Bruc a streets incorporating and planning to buy land at West Dayton junction of railroads to build a new exchange and hotel. The capital stock is 150 shares of 200 each. Also noted are a back pay suit by Header DimGlas against Postmaster Green, a cold death near Dayton ice house, and upcoming trial of Mrs Earheart for poisoning. Directives mention Dayton Asylum directors arriving from Athens with plans to transfer 200 patients this week and over 100 insane people awaiting transfer.
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Main
Bruca
Fraternity of
Dimglas
Green
Yancey
Dayston
Springfield Pike
Dayton Bh
Springfield
Mad ‘River Township
Athens
Senate acts to amend Lexington city charter at Frankfort
In Frankfort on a January day the Senate approved a pact to amend the Lexington city charter, which had been passed last winter, per a Daily Times dispatch.
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Frankfort
Daily Times
Senate
Lexington
Ex Chief Justice Thompson Dies in Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Ex Chief Justice James Thompson of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court collapsed and died in the Supreme Courtroom this morning in Philadelphia. The incident occurred during judicial proceedings, leaving the legal community stunned and investigations expected.
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Philadeliha
James Thompson
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Supreme
Monthly Scranton Coal Sale Totals and Prices
Monthly sale figures show Scranton coal sold in January with 1,000 tons at 47 dollars, 5,900 tons at 5.17 dollars per ton, 23,000 tons at 5.20 to 5.27 dollars, and 6,000 tons around 4.35 to 4.45 dollars per ton. Prices are stated in dollars per ton with varying rate ranges.
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Scranton
York
Two Men Drown Skating in Wareham Incident
Boston reports two men drowned while skating on Wareham ponds today. Rescue attempts failed as the ice gave way beneath them. Authorities investigating the circumstances cautioned locals about thin ice conditions on area water.
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Boston
Wareham
Teaday
Market Report From Multiple Cities Dates and Prices
January 23 to 28 reports show general price stability with mixed movement across commodities. Hogs, wheat, and pork futures exhibit quiet to active tones. dressed hogs steady to higher, live hogs varied. wheat prices firm in some hubs, higher in others. corn and oats mixed. cotton weak but firm on certain qualities. sugar and molasses largely unchanged. Receipts and stock levels cited for several markets, with specific bid and offer ranges and notable activity in lard and bacon markets.
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Muwackek
Eo Wauker
Bis
Detroit
Mica
St. Louis
Onta
Wansky
Baemed
Bie
Barle
Ular
Seel Hogs
Ane
Jana
Local Matters Letter From Director General on Centennial Exhibition
Gostorn writes that a Centennial Exhibition plan, endorsed by Hon. Covington and the Chambers of Commerce, requires active State and foreign committees. He pledges assistance, urges State Boards of Ministers, and notes progress toward opening day with strong organizational effort nationwide. He stresses time sensitivity and official support.
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Covington
Chambers of Commerce
Panapenria
Jomuary
L ‘ Elaideg Prteideyet -Chachamat
A. F. Freer
Clavinaat
Chamber of Com
Co Se
U.S
Ite
Cipcinpali
Republi
Senate and House Weigh Road Work Asylums Trip
The Senate adjourned at midmorning to allow committees to meet and tackle important work. The House continued an afternoon session examining road work timing. Tomorrow Senate and House committees for Save Asylums Public Buildings and Benevolent Institutions may travel to Cleveland to inspect the Northern Ohio Lunatic Asylum and related matters, possibly visiting Toledo before returning.
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Daily Times
CoLr
Senate
House
Cleveland
Ohio
Trial for Sheeting in Special Dispatch to Daily Times
A special dispatch from Indianapolis dated January 3 reports Carter, a colored citizen of Law Township, filing to compel the authorities to show cause why his children are excluded from the public schools. The case centers on the shooting of engineer Vance during the railroad strike, which began today.
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Daily Times
Indianapolis
Carter
Lawfe Township
Enginert Vance
B'nai B'rith Convention Ends Endowment Debate
Proceedings of the Morning's Lesson in Chicago on January 23 note the endowment committee being discharged by J Kochs motion, the resale offered by Julius Bien adopted unanimously, and the district endowment lands within the group's aims. An invitation from the Board of Trade led to a ball where President Howe and Wolf spoke, Memphis figure A F Prankland was greeted, and speeches followed before the convention resumed, with territory committee reports discussed at 2 PM.
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J. Koch
Dulius Bien
Board of Trade
Howe
Wolf
Himedlf
Chicago
A. F. Prankland
Memphis
Arief
Chica
Committee On
Territories
Convention
Fire record notes heavy losses in New Orleans area
A blaze caused extensive damage in New Orleans and surrounding area. Estimated losses total about 57,000 with a main fire at a water depot and five small frame houses on Cypress street burning, estimated at 7,000. Authorities note the total loss around 50,000.
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Gesand
Goonsbacdis Pom
Arene E. M. U Ae
Palate
Telesak Co
Ienel Aula Ae
Whaleat
Kansan Ballot Results Tilt Senate Vote In Topeka
A joint ballot for United States Senator in Topeka shows Phillips 2 Plumb 21 Harvey 15 Osborn 17 and the rest scattered among a dozen candidates as the day’s topeka session continues.
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United States
St. Louis
Topeka
Kan
Evening Dispatch
Phillips
Plumb
Harvey
Osborn
Philadelphia Democratic Convention Recommends A Ki allure Support
The Philadelphia Democratic Convention declared it inexpedient to make a partisan nomination and recommended voters to support A. Ki allure as the Citizens' Constitutional candidate.
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Philadelphia
Phi
A. Ki
Congress First Session Deliberations on Patents and Appropriations
In January 24 proceedings the House debated a bill to amend patents in a final form, with Yeas and Nays recorded. The Senate heard petitions from soldiers and the New York citizens seeking adjustments to laws, while Finance weighed funds for life-saving medals and other appropriations, including a $1,600 grant for Metis wreck savers.
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Toraing Hawe
Senate
Sena
Gongresk
Ard
Hele
Maine
Committee
Mathias
Choushadl Dollags
Pend Ton
Cotger
Negley
Mr. Kellogg
Convention proceedings on judicial article amendments
The convention reassembled at four o clock with President King presiding. Members moved to recommit the article to the Committee on Judicial Department and debated amendments including salaries for Supreme Judges and cross district court assignments. Several propositions were withdrawn or ruled out of order before the day’s report closed.
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King
Scribner
Lucas
Cuyahoga
Committee On Judicial Department
Okey
Monroe
Leavy
Tage
Pickaway
MP. Powell
Delaware
Generalcr
Powell
P Ted
Committee On Judicial de Ag
Beafield
Scribber Ams
Mece
Vomeo Dexie
Board of Exposition Commissioners Meeting Notes
The Board met at the Board of Trade Rooms with Vice-President Geo W Jones presiding in the President's absence. They reported a Guarantee Fund of 200 and new notes totaling 158000. A resolution urged Consolidated Street Railroad to lay a track on Twelfth and Park between Elm and John to shuttle Exposition workers and requested permission from the street railroad company, with a three member committee to liaise with rail firms and report to Council for authority. Capt H H Tatem was named Assistant Secretary.
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Board of Exposition Commissioners
Board of Trade
Geo. W. Jones
Reeve
Henderson
Transportation Committee
Consolidated Street Railroad
Elm
John Streets
Cottheil
Capt
H. H. Tatem
Probate sale of Elston estate in Hamilton County Ohio
Probate Court of Hamilton County Ohio orders sale of Elston estate lands no dower. The multi tract property near Anderson Township will be auctioned February 2, 1884 at 8 PM, including listed parcels with detailed bearings, boundaries, and associated platted lots. Real estate lists include eight separate tracts totaling surrounding acres with appraisals and references to deed records and connected owners.
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Hemiltonoubty
Ohio
Wee Elston
Atderso Township
Hamilton County
Ohris
Minu
Crallagher
Gallagher
Lipton
Paler
James Mealed
Russell
Williaw
John
Willam E. Taylor
Perth
Tayles
Taylor
Jowh F. Chand Ile
Ioc
Titan
Verdict delayed in murder case as jury weighs fate
The Enquirer reports a tense wait as the jury deliberates at 7 o clock after a lengthy trial. Graybeards and youths watch, seeking verdict clarity on first degree murder. At 6 minutes to, the foreman signals unanimous verdict of guilty on involuntary manslaughter, with sentencing to follow. Judge Ould and Judge Guigon discuss impressions while General Bradley T. Johnson stands as surety.
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Wise
Ului
Sere
Quld
Guigon
Moslaugh
de Lana
Bradley T. Johnson
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