National Woman's Rights Convention Sparks Debate in Washington
A note on the National Woman's Rights Convention in Washington describes Rev. Dr. Gray’s prayer and objections to scriptural language. It critiques biblical passages on women’s equality, contrasts historical tyranny with equal rights, and mocks currency debates tied to the Deer Creek property and greenbacks.
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Washington
Kansas
Pombroy
Gray
Senate
Geary
Grarso
Political Fallout in the Seumorial Contest and Republican Split
The piece defends Col. Cumpack’s principled withdrawal to support harmony within the Republican ranks. It argues Gov. Baker’s conduct and a rival faction hurt the party, noting Campaca gains in public opinion while the Commercial shows retreat. The author labels Cumpack generous and honorable and predicts time will reveal the outcome.
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Col. Cumuack
Bakun
Financial policy confusion at The Gazette
The Gazette wavers on monetary policy from day to day and within the same issue. One column defends convertible paper money while another pleads for indefinite continuation, framing the nation’s future as dependent on paper currency and canal trade credits.
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Deer Creek
the Gazette
Mclean
Robin Hood
Chicago wedding costs and first family folly
The piece humorously calculates the cost of a Chicago marriage in 1909 style, tracing Adam and Eve’s bridal tangle to a modern budget. It details expenses from rings to outfits, receptions, and a grand wedding tour, pegging the total around eight thousand dollars. It then shifts to a political aside about canal appropriations and Chamber of Commerce figures in Cincinnati and Louisville.
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Adam
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the Tribune
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Yelept
Dan Cupid
Heaven
Lucifer
Chamber of Commerce
Ohio
Louisville
Congress
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Eston
Sherman
Wapk
Briséon
Bryson
Vanderbilt
BausTock
Costman
Cincinnati
Samuel F. Cary
Bryson son of Bry introduced as a new luminary in Cincinnati
The piece extols a six letter name Bryson son of Bry as the latest popular figure. It notes Bayyson or BayYson’s alleged roles with St. Louis River Improvement and the water lobby in Washington, while mocking Mustarsa Run-a-pun Kaui Kuan’s critical remarks and labeling the Chief Executive a wind-filled giant.
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Mustarsa Run
Bashaw
Cincinnati
Chamber of Commerce
BayYson
River Improvement Committee
St. Louis
Water Lobby
Washington
Kelley on Wells and tariff policy debate in Pennsylvania
The piece argues Hon. W. D. Kelley defends protectionism against free trade critics and questions Wells figures. It contends the rich grow richer and the poor poorer is not proven and defends federal policy as generally upward for the middle class under existing laws.
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W. D. Kelley
Pennsylvania
Wells
Keiurr
Mr. Wells
Kelley
Kria. Ky
Wris
Ohio
WkLts
Civil Service Bill Faces Popular Opposition and Delays
The author pursues civil service reforms with zeal yet the bill lacks broad support. Modifications have worsened the measure by granting quasi appointing power to the Vice President, challenging constitutional limits. The plan would make the Vice President head of a department and restrain appointing power, reducing prospects and awaiting changes next session.
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Washington reform gathering harms cause says critic
A critic argues the National Woman's Rights Convention damaged its case in Washington by demanding that women and Black people be allowed to choose occupations and receive equal pay. The observer calls the assembly presumptive and urges a freer, more measured approach next time.
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National Woman's Rights Convention
Washington
Lick
Pratt Elected Senator Elect From Indiana
Hon. PD D Pratt Indiana senator elect and Forty First Congress member arrived as a capable lawyer and radical Republican. His election was announced last October and his rapid rise in Washington underscored party unity despite anticipated disputes. Pratt denies belt involvement and is expected to partner with Gov Morron in representing the state.
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PD. D. Pratt
Indiana
Washington
Pratt
Ile
Morron
Kentucky
Titorm'st
ScukeNoir Finance Bill At Narrow Scope
The bill aims to pay all interest-bearing debt in coin unless law allows payment in lawful money and par in coin. It legalizes specie contracts and is described as harmless and weak. Senator SuexMAn offers a more thorough remedy addressing every issue.
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Farnsworth
Ofice Committee
Garfield
Denver Pacific Railway
Griswold
Denver Pacific Railroad and Telegraph Company
Hinds
Arkansas
Disloyalty Claims Fuel Georgia Woman Susan Murray Case
Evidence grows that Miss Susanna Murray’s loyalty is questioned as to whether the property she claims truly belonged to a rebel male relative. The Tennessee Senator Fowler warned against repudiation should the claim be rejected, urging restraint.
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Susanna Murray
Georgia
Tennessee
Fowler
Senator Carpenter Named Wisconsin Democrat Senator
The New York Tribune reports Mr. Carpenter as the new senator from Wisconsin. A Democrat of the Lecompton stripe, he opposed Lincoln’s 1860 election and stayed with his old party until the war began. He is a Vermont native, a little over forty, with two years at West Point.
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Supreme Court
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California
South America
Marysville
Union County
Marys- Ville
Sose
York State
Frontier police 26814 troops to be withdrawn from duty
A late official report states 26 814 troops are engaged in frontier policing guarding river traffic guarding Pacific railroads and fighting Indians including one Kansas volunteer regiment. Gen Suga mpaw reports the backbone of the Indian conflict broken and a large part of the force will be withdrawn easing Treasury relief.
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Kansas
Sugaipaw
Grant opposes inauguration ball in rotunda final decision
General Grant declares his wish final and opposes using the rotunda as a ballroom after the Senate refuses to concur with a House resolution. The issue remains troublesome due to lack of a suitable alternate venue without costly temporary construction.
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Jefferson County
President nominates two brigadier generals from Reconstruction links
The President sent to the Senate nominations for two vacant brigadier generalships naming Robert C. Buchanans and Alvin C. Gullem, both noted for Reconstruction era ties in Louisiana and Mississippi. Confirmation may be unlikely and the total brigadiers could drop to the current level in service.
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Alvin C. Gullem
Louisiana
Mississippi
Cuba Revolt Suppressed by Persuasion and Military Displays
Reports show the Cuban revolutionary movement being checked through both persuasive measures and increased military demonstrations led by Captain-General Dunex. Government claims of success appear vague and are contradicted by sources from opposition.
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Dunex
Whisky Tax Revenue Rises Over Five Months
New York dispatch reports whisky tax revenue for the past five months from July 1 totaling 15 009 274 dollars, up 6 883 390 dollars from the same period last year. The report praises officials and suggests further reductions could add millions.
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New York Dispatch
Cotton crop of 1568 estimated at 2 700 000 bales
The 1568 cotton crop is estimated at 2 700 000 bales. Other items note Breckinridge's Baltimore arrival from Canada on February 1, Adjutant General Wolford’s resignation, legislative moves in Kentucky and Utah, and various local incidents across Illinois Indiana and Tennessee.
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Canada
Wolford
Kentucky
Ontario
Apple Crop Destruction Debate At Local Society Meeting
Local intelligence notes the Society met at 11 oclock Saturday in Halldh Pike Building with President Wm P Anderson presiding. A communication from Lewis Finch on Ives Grape origin was referred to Warder. The Cincinnati Horticultural Society discusses causes of apple crop failure, citing frost, climate, and insect factors and arguing no significant climate change in forty years.
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Congress progresses on tariffs and currency reform in weekly report
Senate debates duties on copper and currency acts as Sherman reports a finance bill reallocating 140 million dollars annually from customs to debt service. Provisions alter legal tender notes to bonds and permit banks to issue demand notes against bonds. Foreign and domestic rail, postal, and census measures are reviewed. House actions include midshipman appointments and Missouri seat dispute rulings.
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Kentucky State Legislature Debates Turnpike and Capitol Bills
Monday and Tuesday sessions feature passage of turnpike charters from Hardensville to Lawrenceburg and other counties. Bills consider road laws, harboring reform, and funding for a State Capitol expansion with a bond proposal of up to 1 million dollars, subject to popular vote approval.
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