Congress totals and nominations in Washington report
Washington dispatch summarizes Congress activity, noting 1,197 bills and 4,288 in the House. extra session totals 773 and 2,526. It records nominations by the President including Hartranft for Collector of the Port of Philadelphia and Joan Morton for Collector of Customs at San Francisco. It covers Treasury receipts and expenditures, congressional appropriations, Garfield’s departure, counterfeit currency concerns, Indiana and California political news, and various international happenings.
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Philadelphia
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Victoria
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San Francisco
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California
California Ward
Bureau of Statistics
United States
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Oregon
Anniversary of Bunker Hill Celebrated in Boston
The 17th anniversary events in Boston honored the Battle of Bunker Hill with a New Orleans militia company present. A major Auburn New York conflagration injured five firemen and killed one. Hanlan lost a Providence rowing race as illness hindered him. Survivors of Narragansett disaster in Boston sued for damages against the Steamship Company. Census puts New York population between 1.3 and 1.5 million, Brooklyn at 555000.
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N. Y
Hanlan
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Riley
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New York
Brooklyn
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Mullins
Lancaster
Gallagher
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Hartford
Conn
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Tideout
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Philadelphia
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Prize awards and political intrigue in 19th century era notes
The piece reports a Berlin Exposition prize to Prof. Baird of the Smithsonian and a US gold medal with address. It cites Paris Figaro alleging a Legitimist conspiracy against the Republic, French rifle orders to China, a Havana revolt over unpaid wages, a British Commons vote for local option, and amnesty terms for crimes before 1871. It closes with Charles Reade announcing a public statement.
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Baird
Smithsonian Institute
United States
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Havana
Cabanas
House of Commons
Charles Reade
Spain Threatens Action Over Chinese Coolie Trade
News from China up to May 25 reported Spain threaten military steps if China declines apology and compensation over alleged interference with sanctioned coolie emigration to Cuba. Peking blamed export bans as treaty violation. public opinion distrusted Spain’s threats, with Portugal and Peru backing Spain.
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National Democratic Convention Nominates Hoadley for Temporary Chairman
The National Democratic Convention convened in Cincinnati at 12 40 p m with Senator Barnum presiding and nominated Ohio’s George Hoadley for Temporary Chairman. A roll call committee was named for permanent organization and credentials, and resolutions were referred to the Resolutions Committee. The body adjourned to meet at 10 a m on the 23rd.
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John Goode
Wisconsin
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Washington approves large set of annual and deficiency appropriations
A June 19 report lists Congress planned funds from the last session across Regular Annual, Pension, Post-office, Indian, Legislative, River and Harbor, and District of Columbia programs. Deficiency bills and miscellaneous estimates bring total to about 156.8 million dollars.
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Marching on to Liberty and Law in 19th century chorus
The piece quotes a Civil War era chorus praising liberty and law with lines about Garfichi Arthur and references to Lincoln era figures. It discusses political invective against General Garfield, defending his integrity amid charges linked to the Union Pacific Credit Mobilier affair and a pavement contract.
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Garfield Denies Involvement in Washington Pavement Contract
The passage details allegations that General Garfield received a $5,000 fee for arguing before the District of Columbia Board of Public Works regarding a pavement contract, with investigations in 1872 and 1874 finding no improper action. Garfield testifies he earned a legal fee but had no connection to any corrupt ring, and documents from the 1870s are cited to support his position.
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Garfield and Arthur: Call to unity in Republican triumph
In Malone New York Vice President Wheeler signals support for Republican nominees Garfield and Arthur. The Chicago convention is praised for unshackling delegates and unifying the party toward a triumphant November election with Garfield as leader and Arthur as Vice President. The speaker lauds Garfield’s long public service and Arthur’s unsullied devotion, urging continued organization and a united effort to secure the nation’s destiny.
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Garfield and Arthur Men Rally Tone in Iowa Convention
The Burlington Hawkeye urges Republicans to unite behind Garfield and Arthur, stripping support from Grant Blaine factions and other opponents until the election outcome is decided in November. The call emphasizes decisive action against Democrats and a disciplined party stance.
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Election jibe echoes over Cincinnati ballot dustup
An Inter Ocean quip warns the man who hounds the Simmons issue in Cincinnati may face a bruising November election. The remark plays on the pressure around the upcoming campaign and the uncertain political outcome.
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Garfield Honored for Simple Public Life Valued Manliness
The article lauds General Garfield for straightforward public life and honesty, praising his plain and steady conduct as exemplary.
Prohibition National Convention Nominates Dow and Thompso
The Prohibition National Convention met in Cleveland on the 17th with 142 delegates from twelve states. Neal Dow of Maine was nominated for president and A Thompson of Westerville Ohio for vice president, with a platform denouncing alcohol and urging nationwide prohibition and constitutional reforms.
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Funeral Dog Bulger in Lexington Passes at Old Age
In Lexington Kentucky the dog Bulger known as the Funeral Dog died of old age. After his master was buried five years earlier the faithful animal stayed at the grave howling and trying to reach the coffin. He then followed every funeral through the streets and came back with mourners. He would place his feet on the bench and stare at the face of the deceased when a coffin was opened.
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Hatley Farmer Hunter Dies After Scarlet Fever Outbreak
The Toronto Globe reports farmer Mr. Hunter of Hatley Quebec died after a long illness. His wife and five children faced a virulent scarlet fever outbreak in the family with four children among the victims within five days and all eight remaining in peril, leaving the widow heartbroken.
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