Washington Nomination and Tariff Debate Highlights
President sent to the Senate the nomination of J O Putnam of New York as minister to Belgium to replace the resigned Casimina Goodloe. Garfield presented a minority tariff report urging substitution of Senator Eaton's bill, arguing current drafts risk harming tariff adjustment and Cheapening protection for wool and type industries. House levees committee backs Mississippi river plans, endorsing Mississippi River Commission recommendations and preparing to consider appropriations to fund the work.
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Kelley
Conger
Ways and Means
Mississippi
House Committee On
Mississippi River
Mississippi River Commission
Ameaub
Davis on Union Unity and Civil Reform in May Brief
Senator Davis writes as a constituent about preserving the Union, limiting central government, safeguarding home rule, opposing a third term, and warning of corporate power. He details fiscal reform, tariffs, subsidies, public lands, federal debt, economy, and free elections, noting he cannot comment on pending measures but will vote when appropriate.
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Senate considers Morgan resolution on counting electoral votes
In Washington on May 24 the Senate debated a Morgan joint resolution to set a rule for counting electoral votes. Critics warned it could yield unwieldy authority over electors and undermine state sovereignty. Amendments and party lines dominated the discussion as senators weighed constitutional protections and the path to a fair count.
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House of Representatives
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Morgan
Mr. Thurman
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Tygalls
Imunds
Select Committee
Rejectel
Munda
House Proceedings and Debates on Sundry Civil Bill Actions
The House convened with Blackburn acting as speaker pro tem due to Speaker Randall’s temporary absence. Ella of Louisiana proposed a resolution seeking presidential information on naval bases in Central America. Blount reported the sundry civil appropriation bill. debate focused on Albany building funding versus Jackon proposals. amendments were proposed and rejected. committee adjourned with five clauses left and a recess scheduled for tomorrow morning.
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Gate City
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Memorial Armory
Blount
Appropriations Committee
Albany
N. Y
Cook
Georgia
Hooker
Mississippi
Jackam
Mixa
Drowned man Tarvery of local district in river incident
May 23 Memphis reports William Tarvery drowned when a boat capsized at ten mile bayou. Other items note a ship arson attempt in New Orleans by Thomas Meleas leading to remand, a Texas duel near Denison ending in a fatal shot, a Big Tree railroad wreck killing 13 with many wounded, and a Fort Hamilton prize bout where Ragan defeated Goss in eleven rounds.
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Memphis
Menphis
William Tarvery
Thomas Meleas
Tron Cross
Texas
Galveston
Adiaputch
Newa
Denison
A. W. McAllister
Bill
Reed Passley
Breeds
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Santa Cruz
South Pacific Coast Railroad
Big Tree
Big Trees
New York
Fort Hamilton
N. Y
Ragan
Goss
Races and Regattas Saturday Highlights and Fire Toll
Louisville May 22 First race for three year olds Tobacco Boulevard and Tron two straight heats Time 148 Quito did not race due to foul riding Second race mile bank all ages Long Nine won Frank Short second Third race mile and one eighth Mayo won Time 2 3 Galveston May 24 Regatta four oared barge won by Atlantic club New Orleans Single scull Mumford of New Orleans defeated Cratty of Galveston Mumford led when Crafty withdrew Edinburg May 189? Fire destroyed seventy buildings loss 150000 Panama Nicaragua contract for canal construction with American company government congress to approve terms reportedly liberal Denison stockholders authorize 99 year road lease Missouri Pacific extension Newfoundland fisheries ships Druid Flamingo Contest reach Newfoundland
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Grant faction bolts Louisiana convention chaos at New Orleans
In New Orleans a Republican state convention dissolved into confusion as the Grant faction bolted the regular gathering. Delegates elected to Chicago showed a split with seven for Grant, seven for Sherman, and one for Blaine, amid calls for unity and defense of Republican principles.
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Sherman
Chicago
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Central Committee
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Denny
Pinebback
Jack Wharton
James Lewis
Ludeling
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Knight
Maine
Blaine
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H.C. Warmouth
Jos. Lewis
John T. Ludeling
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Richard Summers
A. B.ger
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A. H. Leonard
Wm. Harper
J. H. Mathews
Wa. P. Kellogg
A. O. Dumont
Morrison Marks
Internal Revenue
Ascebsln Parish
Logan
Junge Taylor
Galena Gazette
Communists Demo in Paris Amid Arrests and Protests
A May 23 1871 Paris dispatch reports a communist demonstration marking a 1871 death anniversary with thirteen arrests including a Prussian, plus clashes between police and crowds. May 24 events note wreaths, dispersals, and continued arrests as leftist leaders shift candidacy. Other items cover European politics, Ireland, and unrest in Barcelona with factory riots and state suppression.
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Lyons
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A Virginian Host Defends Honor After Yankee Seeks Favor
In Virginia on edge after Harper's Ferry, a Northern visitor, GC D, wins social welcome yet faces a duel threat after a rejected suitor Z B insultingly questions Yankee hospitality. Turner Ashby interrupts, defends host and guest, and orders an apology or duel prohibitions, shaping a tale of gentility and courage.
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Virginia
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Entleman
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C. D
King
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