Congressional leaders and new members noted in daily summary
The Normen house report shows no tax session yesterday with adjournment to Friday for committee appointments. Democratic leader is L. Q. C. Lamar of Mississippi, while leaders-in-waiting include Wood, Cox, Clymer, Saylor, Walsh, Thomas, and Faulkner. The writer expects the year’s rising figures and highlights the representative's high standing among new members.
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Baltimore Gazette Under New Ownership Announces Reform Plan
The Baltimore Gazette announces a change in publisher with Wm. H. Welsh at the helm and a pledge to rely on merit of the enterprise. It sets a six dollar yearly subscription and vows to oppose corrupt rings in municipal state and national affairs.
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Democratic meeting warns of state ring defeat in Annapolis vote
In Baltimore last night a Democratic Conservative gathering urged a decisive repudiation of the State and canal ring. The editorial voice insists the party must purge corruption or face removal from power, aiming to defeat the ring and the six Democratic Congressmen in the next fall election.
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Democratic caucus speech pledges constitutional restoration
Hon. L Q OC Lamar of Mississippi urges in his House Democratic caucus speech to restore the Constitution to its primitive strength and authority. He claims the aim is to protect every state and every person in the land regardless of race color or condition, addressing Southern distrust of federal power.
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Democrats and Republicans in heated national debate
A regional speech extols local self government and unity while critiquing party tactics. It praises patriotism, warns against overprinting documents, and discusses investigations and reform. Kerr's stance on the Presidential race is summarized with potential support for Hendricks or Tilden depending on party choice.
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New Albany Ledger-Standard
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Martinsburg Senses Robbery and Mystery Deaths Stir Town
In Martinsburg West Virginia on December 4 1875 reports describe the robbery of Town Marshal Carper. The same issue follows with the sudden deaths of four children linked to Nathan Vanmeter and his two families. Doctors offered a post mortem but were declined, fueling local gossip.
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Weather Update for Cumberland on Thursday
Wan wr. of PH CHIR transcribes forecast from December noting rising barometer cooler northwest winds and cloudy weather with possible rain or snow. Orrin Stenal reports from Washington DC.
I EINSYLVANTIA Flightfat and Patel Accident
A scaffold collapse at the Centennial grounds in PourapeLuita injures workers. Wm. Coyle and Samuel Maylin die at once or shortly after, Richard Raton also dies from injuries. A second scaffold fall occurs but rescuers escape unharmed.
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Honest Stranger Returns Counterfeit Diamond Story
A tale from Troy church recounts a man who donated a $10 bill by mistake for a $1. The treasurer offered a refund of $9, finding the note counterfeit, while the donor insisted on giving only $1 and accepted the return of $9. Also noted are a storm of miscellaneous items including a large Cape of Good Hope diamond, Count Wendi Von Eilenburg's death, and various editorial snips on public scandals and politics.
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