Amendments on Tender Quality Defeated in Close Vote
A three to four tally rejected amendments limiting legal tender quality. Plans for coinage were submitted by Mr. Allison outlining proposed minting and standardization steps.
20 Nov 1877
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1877
Page
1
A three to four tally rejected amendments limiting legal tender quality. Plans for coinage were submitted by Mr. Allison outlining proposed minting and standardization steps.
The Senate Finance Committee examined the House proposal to remonetize silver. Amendments were rejected, including one to alter the silver dollar’s power and another to issue ten, twenty, or one hundred dollar coins. A plan to replace free coin density with equal legal tender silver dollars was also voted down, with Treasury receipts and coinage duties noted.
Fragmentary report from Columbus on a Supreme Court ruling about a Penn act affecting a local fencing dispute. The decision requires a party to pay damages after a crowd confrontation and a related legal proceeding involving agrice and Calle Batali, with judges described as voiceless in the fragment.
November 20 report from Evansville notes a quiet business day on the wharf. River depth measured six feet seven inches at the coral and four feet seven inches at the falls. Weather shows clouds with light rain. Lists cargo and passenger movements include John Dip and tow boats Idlewild to Cairo and Evansville to Bowling Green at 4 30 P M. J W Gaff Cincinnati to Memphis at 12 30 A M and Sam Orleans at 2 A M.
Russian forces in Bulgaria and Dobrudscha total 290000 against Turkish 240000. Russian losses at Kars officially 2500 with officers Belinsky and Melikoff among the dead. Paris reports the French cabinet resigns with ministers to serve until successors are named. Republican and Conservative papers clash over yesterday’s Senate vote and the president’s position.
Penny Bowsher, the alleged murderer, was moved to Columbus this morning for the next term of court. Authorities kept the transfer secret besides the sheriff and prosecuting attorney, amid fears of citizen interference and concern the criminal would escape justice by leaving the county.
Lawrence Mass November 20 Orlando Abbott and his wife of North Andover were struck and killed while crossing the track at Portland in a light wagon.
A fire at Oliver's planing mill in Toronto caused extensive damage valued at about 233000 dollars. The blaze broke out on November 20 and left the mill and adjoining property heavily damaged.
A blaze at Beach and Sons tannery in Watertown New York caused significant damage November 20 with losses estimated at fifty thousand dollars. The fire heavily damaged the plant and nearby facilities, prompting investigations by local authorities.
Correspondence from Cincinnati Times notes the Ohio A and M College faced early hurdles in finding a home and students, then restructured curricula amid reform debates. The annual report states faculty stability with one department change, 251 students this year from six states and fifty counties, and a 77 percent rise from last year.
The report urges practical agriculture at the college with winter lectures on farming, veterinary topics, botany, chemistry, physics, meteorology, and geology for youths over fourteen. It notes a strengthened Geological Cabinet, field mining experience for engineers, and calls for laboratory improvements and staff assistance to boost interest in agriculture and veterinary care.
Samuel Bowles quotes Thurlow Weed and mentions Mr. John W Young son of Brigham Young. Minister Stoughton and wife reportedly sail the Scythia on December 7. Bishop Haven predicts missions spread from interior discoveries. Charles Jefferson of Techeoucy Louisiana to be visited by brother in law B L Farjeon. A N M Ari_en named Indian agent in Washington Territory by President Hayes leaves for duty. Joseph Booth to London to take charge of business and Haymarket Bear visits. Alvin-now recalls Morton and says Morton refused religious talks before death. Boston reports Oakey Hall to lecture at Music Hall on November 26. Florence Adele Vanderbilt to wed Hamilton McK Twombly in St Bartholomew s New York, wedding cost over $5000.
In a fragmented report from a Boston paper, Curtis and his allies faced bolters from the divine right faction in New York yet the party achieved a clear win. The Republicans increased votes overall, with modest gains and shifts across counties as elections approached.
A proposed lockout in Oldham District would affect nearly 10 990 operatives workers. The move could disrupt wages and daily operations across local mills and related industries, impacting families and the regional economy.
Special Dispatch from Ixptasarowis dated November 2 states the Grand Patriarch reports the Order unusually prosperous despite some non paying members leaving. Two Encampments applied for charters and one relinquished its charter. Relief totals 1024 dollars for 262 Patriarchs and 18 families. There are 142 Encampments in the State with 5085 members.
Special Dispatch reports Governor Young in lengthy talks with Judge Morgan and other officials and clergymen as they seek clemency for Bergin the Mt. Vernon murderer. The Supreme Court has adjourned until December.
Frank Rande, the murderer, regains life at a St Louis hospital and may be moved by Friday or Saturday. Guards were increased after talk of lynching on the streets though no concrete plans emerged. Nearby burglaries spark excitement, including theft of fifteen thousand in notes and certificates from Eureka and a safe break at the National Cemetery office in Jefferson.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee examined nominations including Sanford to Belgium and Hilliard to Brazil. The panel considered five cases requiring careful deliberation, involving possible action on several federal positions such as U.S. Marshal and Internal Revenue officials, with names like Jewett Palmer and William Woodcock appearing in the docket.
Crowds gathered this morning in Toombs as Robert L. Case, president of Security Life Insurance and Annuity Company, faced sentencing. He was not brought to court and the sentence was deferred until tomorrow pending a motion for a new trial. The court also postponed the case of Thomas H. Lambert, president of the Olenenekee Insurance Company, due to illness.
A court session recalls four Detective Police officers and several defendants in a turf fraud investigation. Names and specifics are obscured by garbled OCR but the case centers on charges related to illicit betting schemes and payments linked to casino operations.
To day in Washington the Senate met to consider several bills including one to enable the st o zene. After discussion led by W Thurens and Whyte the session adjourned at 2 o'clock with an executive session ahead. The meeting was postponed until the 15th of December next.
Fragmented notices report a mayoral cost award arrest warrants and fines. Cases include assault weapons, bigamy, adultery, liquor licenses, and breach of peace. Other items note foundry relocation, stray cat ring, and municipal finances.
The Accummittee of artists sits in Paris to decide payments for next year’s Great Exhibition. Mile. Jacquemart offers twenty eight portraits while Courbet is to have his works admitted despite exile and prior controversy. Jurors decide to examine all candidates’ papers amid art and politics tensions.
The Sandusky Register cites The Dayton Journal's cautious remark about a cabinet member. The piece notes irritation toward Carl Sehurz and calls for more careful reporting to avoid offending officials.
A report from the New York Tribune notes an hour long speech by the Hon. 8 8 Cox about Mr. Hewitt's corn kitchen and the committee’s refusal to fund it. The piece is cautious, labeling the report doubtful with unclear endings and uncertain humor.
The piece contends the Iowa Nebraska quake disturbance stems from attitude of distant masses. claims the upheaval is influenced by waves within the interior of the country and notes limited geographic impact.
A dispatch from Columbia South Carolina reports intense excitement and blood thirst in the community as Republicans face prosecution. The description highlights a climate of fear and violence surrounding political tensions.
A Connecticut suggestion proposes Mr. Trump as Speaker of the House an idea seen as a potential move to unify political power amid national debates. Observers weigh the risk and reward of elevating a prominent figure to the speakership.
Fragmentary Chicago Inter-Ocean notice notes Mr of Harper’s Weekly warnings about de Galtenees and unnamed entities. The text hints at caution about influence and unity but lacks clear details or outcomes.
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