23 Jan 1875
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Newspaper
Cumberland Daily Times
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1875
Page
1
The Daily Times criticizes the Piedmont Independent tax editor for pursuing canal schemes and political stances. It blames the editor for rash political activity that allegedly harmed his partner and notes public indifference to his opinions and record.
The piece defends the School Board and Trustees against a newspaper article it calls scandalous. It accuses the article of misrepresentation and partisan prejudice while asserting the courts should decide the dispute over authority. It also notes a separate Cumberland Coal Trade statistics table follows.
Bicop LeTimne Chandler, urged by Michigan constituents to retire to private life, faces a March expiration of his Senate term amid failed reelection bids. The defeat signals public rejection of Radical party extremism and mirrors November results.
Senate committee fixed Pembing as the name for the northern Dakota territory piece. The word is pronounced Pembi navw, reflecting its euphony and distinct sound.
Teleegraph reports Cumberland will see clear skies Saturday with warmer temperatures. Expect comfortable afternoon and mild evening conditions.
Baltimore on January 22 John Rickett aged fifty nine died after a brief illness. He served thirty seven years at the Baltimore Sun office and was faithful competent and respected by all who knew him.
Augustus F. Alien, Democratic member of elect from the 22d New York district, died at Jamestown on Wednesday. The event occurred in January in New York. The notice records the death of a congressional candidate-elect.
Isaac P Christiancy won the Michigan United States Senate seat by a one vote margin with 67 to 66 over Chandler. Christiancy, a Monroe County lawyer and former State Senator, is described as upright and widely respected. Chandler is noted as outspoken and partisan.
Edgefield county reports fifteen negros arrested for resisting constables. The militia captain who hired arsonists to burn General Butler’s house remains at large. Mulford cross examined in Beecher case. Rhode Island struggles to find a Senate candidate. West of Louisiana presents Pinebbad credentials. referred to committee.
Report from Justice Hobrock describes Porsce News-Joan Dodson charged with assaulting John Lightfoot, both inmates at Alashorise. John Dodson also faces charges and awaits fate. details reference prior incidents and uneasy conditions among prisoners.
The court bars the County School Board from interfering with Trustees of School No 1. The case will be heard next Wednesday. if upheld, Withers and Bloome near retire as steers and A B Blackiston Foq represents the Trustees with T BE Gonder as counsel for the Board. Rail road improvements include a roofed round house depot and neatly arranged stock yards impressing local residents.
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A News interview with Sargent now jailed for shooting Sioan at Lonacoving drew focus on his alleged Irish identity. The letter notes Sargent lived in Lonacoving a year, did not present as Irish, and avoided Irish churches or societies, countering slander amid a hurricane of calumny against a church riot claim. The writer also mentions a social event at the Taylor House Williamsport Md and a bid to raise newspaper collar prices.
Fragments report a dispute at the Frost school house in Rastonee county involving trustees patrons and two young ladies applying to the school. A fight between two residents weeks ago is linked to ongoing strife, with blame cast on one of several malcontents.
Coal delivery notice shows a reduction in coal price and quantity for city customers. E M Bixon, city sales agent, cites revised terms for Mine Coal lump and run of mine coal delivered to central city yards.
An old time advertisement notes Tas A. 2 PSS TP CP lies and stock with complete cloaking stores in Wis and New York shops. It mentions a fort near Mechanic Street and selling through a chaser, with a warning about band and material descriptions. A thousand and can be obtained at Geesvers N. 10, near the ets, with a fine selection of doors and cases.
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