Senate and House sessions report on elections and Ute treaty
The Special Committee on Elections Frauds reports to the Senate on frauds and on the Ute agreement debate. House actions cover Star Service Deficiency bill, printing costs, and currency resolutions. Debates include Ute treaty ratification, census act amendments, and tax provisions with several officials named.
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Imme
Woole
Telfer
Hill
Schurz
Wallace
Senate Select Committee
Prohisie Mann
United States
Imment
Bailey
Garland
McDonald
Kernan
Kirkwood, Hoar
Blair
House
Messrs
Covert
Joyce
Willis
Davis
Taylor
Berry
Page
Sparks
Houck
E. Senate
Williams
Rand
Dawes and
Morgan
Weaver
Armfield
Atherton
Atkins
Beale
Belford
Bicknell
Blackburn
Bland
Cabell
Clardy
Clark
Cobb
Coffroth
Colerick
Cook
Cox
Culberson
Daon
E. Ovine
Pein R
Ibre Jickey
Duni
I Ton
Ieeezie Frost
Gotan
Harris Hatch
Hull
Jones
Kelle
Kenna
Ladd
Lowe
Manning
McKenzie
McMillan
Mills
Muldrow
Murch
Myers
New
Nicholls
Persons
Phelps
Phillips
Reswan
Richmond
Robertson
Rothwell
Russell
Ryan
Sawyer
Lewes
Singleton
Miss
Ilinois
Smith
Speer
Steele
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Tillman
O. Turner
T. Turner
Vance
Waddill
Wellborn
Whitthorne
Ala
Wilson
Committee On Ways and Means
West Point
United States Senate
Pendleton and
Morgan and
Teller
Clymer
Contested Minnesota Seat Remanded After House Action
The Committee on Elections ruled on Donnelly vs Washburn from Minnesota, declaring Washburn and then Donnelly not entitled to the seat. A report to vacate the seat and remand for a new election was ordered with a minority report planned.
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Committee On Elections
National House of Representatives
Donnelly
Washburn
Minnesota
Treasury
A. C. Wells
Wells
New Orleans
United States Senate
Escer
United States
Edward Tatro
Butler
Highgate
Windsor
Stone
Washington
Tuer
Alaska
The
Golsen
Gregg
Chicago
Post-office Department
4Th
Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph Company
Pullman Palace Car Company
Union and
Central Pacific
Thurman
United States Supreme Court
Foreign Intelligence Roundup From St Petersburg to Greece
Reports from St Petersburg claim General Melikoff blocked play of Julius Caesar. An Anderloes Belgium mine disaster left 20 bodies recovered from 150 workers. Halifax endured a fierce storm with three to four feet of snow in towns. Dublin Home Rule denounces mistreatment of Parnell at Enniscorthy. Cuban drought lowers tobacco and sugar yields. England faces cattle disease boosting American meat prices. Rumors say 1500 Chinese troops crossed the border and 7000 more concentrate for an advance. The King of Greece expresses thanks to Charles Tuckerman.
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Melikoff
Julius Cesar
Anderloes
Belgium
Halifax
N. S
Dublin Home Rule League
Parnell
Enniscorthy
Cuba
England
Greece
Charles Tuckerman
Board of Supervisors Investigates Kalloch Impugnment Speeches
San Francisco officials adopted a resolution authorizing the Judiciary Committee to probe incendiary remarks attributed to Mayor Kalloch, signaling possible impeachment steps. Also: Parliament elections abroad and U S political and military updates from the same period.
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Ireland
Chicago
Milwaukee
Wis
Cincinnati
Board of Education
Berlin
Prince Bismarck
German Empire
Federal Council
Mahomed Jan
Paddock Pushes Bill to Equalize Homesteads in Senate
In Washington the 31st Congress special reports Senator Paddock of Nebraska won Senate passage for a homestead bill. It lets homesteaders holding less than 160 acres add up to 60 acres, with conditions on location proof and cultivation. transfers are void, and only surrender can unlock the option.
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Washington
Senator Paddock
Nebraska
Senate
West
United States
General Land Office
The Revolutionary Movement in Russia From a Liberal View
A discussion of Russia's absolutist regime showing signs of strain from Nihilist conspiracies and government coercion. It cites Dolgorukoff on despotism, the Russian code, and varied political factions from Nihilists to Pan-Slavists, with potential for a crisis climax in St Petersburg. It notes differing foreign policy currents and the possibility of a sudden royal surrender.
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Czarowitz
St. Petersburg
Prince Dolgorukoff
la Verite Sur
Europe
Asia
Katkoff
Aksakoff
Tchermareff
Fadereff
India
Persia
Turkey
Hungary
Germany
Water spout pursues Pacific Mail steamer off Guatemala
Passenger William H. Hallock recounts a dramatic water spout off the Guatemalan coast as the Pacific Mail steamer reversed course to flee. The spiraling column drew water from the sea, released tons of dark water, and arced with lightning through a clouded penumbra, a display both terrible and beautiful.
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William H. Hallock
Pacific Mail Company
Guatemala
Philadelphia Times
Pine tree found, Moela man causes scare and twist
An elderly Moela Virginia resident cut a large white pine near his home. As the tree fell he shouted loudly drawing neighbors. He hid nearby while they trimmed the tree to search for a supposed body. He then claimed his wife and neighbors had done half a day’s work. He thanked them with pain killer and camphor.
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Kale Thorn
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Moela Va
Iethan
Butter used in centuries past and light-hearted antics noted
A brief, scattered note recalls centuries old butter use and humorous quirks from heraldic or philatelic contexts, indicating lighthearted sentiment about historic practices.
Political party frictions and secession debates echo across Indiana
A compilation of editorials criticizes Democratic efforts to secure seats for Ignatius Donnelly, praises Republican steadiness in Iowa conventions, and questions Indiana's status as a Democratic state. It recalls Civil War era stances by Tilden and secession arguments while noting editorials on party unity and governance.
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General Grant
le le
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Tilden
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H. B. Brown
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Comerford
Louisee
Congress
Live Oak County
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West
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Board of Education
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West Va
Joplin
Dexx Gates
Woman’s Suffrage Association
Chicago Times
Ohio
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Narrow Ridge
Mendocino City
Cal
Neil S. Hammaland
Frank Alsen
Hancock
Porter County
Emery Storrs
Democratic Party
Bourbon Organ
Democratic
Ignatius Donnelly
Republican Party
WN. Y. Tribune
Porter
Fitz John
Logan
Brick
Cincinnati Enquirer
Gramercy Park
Cleveland
Iowa
Des Moines Register
National Party
Indianapolis Journal
A Dismal Retrospect on Democrats and War Policy
A critical recap of Democratic opposition during the Civil War highlights figures like Dix and Dickinson advocating a hard war stance while others opposed it. The piece argues Democrats prolonged the war and outlines key demonstrations of their stance, contrasting with Unionist unity and eventual wartime outcomes. It then shifts to a report on postwar economic recovery, detailing prosperity measures in 1879 across agriculture, industry, and banking, and noting declines in mercantile failures and increased trade activity.
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Tna
Hartford, Conn
The Barrel Holds the Field in Democratic Outlook
A New York Tribune summary notes Democratic booms fading except for scattered support in the South. It cites Bayard, Hancock, Seymour, Randolph, Thurman, Hendricks, Jewett, Palmer, and Church as largely fictitious or minor forces. Tammany and Tilden face cautious expectations while Republicans regard the scene as remarkably favorable to their view.
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World Newspaper
South
Hancock
Seymour
Randolph
Thurman
Hendricks
Jewett
Tammany
Tilden
Bolt
Missouri
Dorsheimer
Republican Observer
N. Y. Tribune
Stampede of accusations between Coffroth and Blackburn
The dispute pits Union Democrat Mr. Coffroth of Pennsylvania against ex Confederate Brigadier Mr. Blackburn of Kentucky. Blackburn accuses Coffroth of treason and threatens a punch, while Coffroth counters with a call to rebuke Blackburn. The episode stirs memories of secession and treason amid party tensions.
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Kentucky
Bourbon Communion
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