Congressional notes and party battles from late March in 1877
Senate and House actions cover bills on Life Saving Service, railroad receivers, and mail communications. Contested elections Acklin vs Field resolve in the House. War costs, silver and mint notes, and foreign expeditions are debated. Leaders announce adjournments, appointments, and investigations as Congress benches key finance and trade measures.
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House of Representatives
U. S
Acklin- Darrall
Darrall
Cox
Ohio
Acklin
House
U. S. Supreme Court
U. S. Ecourt
Stephens
Hewitt
N. Y
Bacon
Bagley
Baker
Ballou
Banks
Bisbee
Blair
Bliss
Briggs
Campbell
Chittenden
Clattim
Clark
N. J
Crapo
Visi Nison
Dwight
Eames
Eric Evans
Field
Freeman
Frye
Garfield
Gibson
Hale
Hardinberg
Harris
Mass
Han
Meritt
Himbertrd
Jaton
Jonce
Tatnard
Tardeey
Lockwood
Iating
McCbok
Metcalf
Morse
Muller
O'Neill
Peddie
Potter
Quinn
Reed
Rice
Kinson
Ross
Schleicher
Sinnickson
Stalin
Tenger
Stewart
Swann
Veeder
Wait
Ward
Warner
Watson
Williams
Mic
James Gordon Bennett
Congress
North Pole
Military Academy
United States Board of Trade
Sdoonien
Army
Ferry
Mich
Thurman
Commissioner of Agriculte
Commerce Committee
Chalmers
Miss
Hayes
South
Butler
Europe
Grange backs repeal of Resumption Act and free banking
The State Grange of Tennessee advocates repeal of the Resumption act and supports free banking and the payment of nation funds.
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Tennessee
Russians occupy Pirot. war in the Balkans extends to San Stefano
Reports from the Danube to the Balkans place 22 000 sick and wounded Russians in hospitals. Russian forces seize Pirot and Ak Palanka while negotiations over Constantinople hinge on surrender terms. Gen Gourke advances with 30 000 to San Stefano as peace terms remain disputed.
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Danube
Balkans
Pirot
Ak Palanka
Pera
Constantinople
San Stephano
Turkey
Russia
Peru
Gourke
San Stefano
St. Petersburg
Dexter Savings Bank attempt ends in cashier death
The attempted robbery at Dexter Savings Bank led to cashier J. W. Barron’s death after being gagged and tied with a rope in the vault. Burglar-proof security and a Yale time lock failed to deter the crime, as the assailants fled with less than one hundred dollars amid intense public uproar in Portland.
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J. W. Barron
Dexter
Dexter Savings Bank
J.W. Barron
The
National Bank
Mr. Barron
Savings Bank
Yale
Portland
Boston Globe
Judge Denies New Trial For Thomas C Anderson
In New Orleans on February 23 Judge Whitaker overruled Andersons motion for a new trial and upheld the verdict, finding it supported by the evidence. On February 25 Anderson faced sentencing to two years at hard labor with costs, receiving a suspensive appeal and noting the jurys mercy recommendation. A motion to transfer Wells Kenner and Cassanave to the U.S. Court was filed for later hearing.
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New Oaleans
Whitaker
Thomas C. Anderson
New Orgreays
Anderson
Wells, Kenner and Cassanave
U.S
British Policy at Gallipoli and Dardanelles Spotlighted
Northcote announced in the Commons that Russia will not occupy Gallipoli or the Asiatic side of the Dardanelles and Britain will not land troops there. Madrid lit up over Cuba insurrection ending, Callao tidal wave wrecks and eight drownings, Parma dynamite blast kills six, Curia reports Tientsin disaster killing nearly 3,000 refugees.
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House of Commons
Northcote
Russia
Gallipoli
Dardanelles
England
Madrid
Callao
Cardinal McCloskeyy
Rome
Parma
Lord Derby
House of Lords
India
Black Georgia voters own land and property in sizable figures
The report notes 84,164 Black voters in Georgia who own 457,635 acres of land and 1,199,725 dollars in city property, totaling 5,389,276 dollars in assets. The figures portray a growing economic presence among the Black population in the state.
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Georgia
Rooster Keeps Smooth Feathers by Carrying His Comb
A light joke noting that a rooster keeps his feathers neat because he always carries his comb with him. The punchline rests on a pun about the bird’s comb and grooming.
National Party Holds First National Convention in City
The first National Convention of the National Party met today with twenty eight states represented. Delegates from Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Illinois and Indiana attended led by Judge Francis M Hughes. The platform called for national monetary reform free coinage of silver equal treatment for all debts and broad taxation and public land distribution to settlers. Delegates adopted resolutions opposing the silver bill and pledged to run only national party faithful regardless of old party lines.
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United States
Congress
Hayes
Senate
Gardiner
Davis
Grant
Theo. Mosher, Jr
Mosher
Presipent Hares
O. R. Heath
J. M. Gregory
Ilinois
Sovthwick Guraing
Treasury
Williamson
New Orleans
Northrup
U.S
South Carolina
Smith
Mobile
W. 8. King
Minnesota
Pacific Mail
Don Co m
Lizzie Sherman
Cleveland
Sherman
Secretary of the Treasury
Winooski
Wis
Lucretia Toothaker
McDonald
August Althorp
Billy Doe
Indiana
Indianapolis
Hendricks
National Bank
U. S
Republican Party
John G. Shanklin
Mahlin D. Manson
William Fleming
Thomas W. Woolden
J. H. Smart
Brandt
Minnesota House of Representatives
Hall
A. S. Barnes & Co
Newark
Epo
National Party
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Illinois
Francis M. Hughes
Vuersas
Wuereas
Republican
Democratic Party
National Pee
Greenback Party
Wuerreas
China
F. Cary
Trevellick
Blanton Duncan
Selby
Kentucky
Emerson
Bane
Beaumont
New York
Cardinal Pecci elected Pope Leo XIII at Vatican
Cardinal Gioachino Pecci, Pontifical Camerlengo, is elected pope and takes the name Leo XIII. He appears at the Vatican and delivers a benediction as crowds cheer while the cardinalate praises his learning dignity and virtue.
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Sacred College
Cardinal Gizzi
Cardinal Pecci
Rone
Gioachino Pecci
Pontifical Camerlengo
Leo XIII
Cateronia
Vatican
Holy Father
Consulvi
Pius VII
Holy See
Naples
Rome
Robbers board south-bound train at Allen Station
A six-man gang boarded the Central Railroad south-bound express car at Allen Station near Dallas and looted about 2500 dollars after overpowering the crew. Messenger Thomas fought back, firing at robbers and possibly killing one. The masked bandits fled on horses as police pursued them toward a northeastern route.
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Galveston
Tex
Dallas
Central Railroad
Allen Station
Thomas
W. Apperson
Quinlan
Debt draining church trip ends in a chase scene
Brother Kimball tackles a tiny Iowa church in debt and clears the furnace, pew cushions, hymn books, organ tuning, robes, tax title, chandelier, front fence, and pastor salary. The tale ends with Kimball fleeing the building and vowing to demand a certified statement next time. In Adair Kentucky, Rev S Dunbar, a constable, ejects disorderly worshippers and escorts them to jail.
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Kimball
Iowa
Ebenezer
Brother Kimball
Mr. Kimball
Woman's Aid Society
Brother
Deacon Ophiltree
Sexton
Burlington Hawk-Eye
Jury Acquits Coulter in Newark Murder Case
The Newark jury returned a not guilty verdict in the Coulter murder trial. In Columbus a Joint Legislative Committee adopted a plan to have the State take immediate possession of the canals. Perry Bowshar faced insanity defense in Chillicothe murder trial. The Poe Guards named in Columbus honor of Rep Poe. Prohibition conventions and state politics fill headlines with nominees and platform planks. Ohio veterans of Mexico met in Columbus and urged pensions for survivors. State Penitentiary reforms, indictments, and legislative actions continued across the week. Governor race and local trials also feature in this roundup.
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Coulter
Newark
Joint Legislative Committee On Public Works
Public Works
Board of Public Works
Perry BowsHear
McVey
Supreme Court
W. F. Ross
Miami County
Delmont Locke
Lawrence County
Friends of Reform
Beer Congress
Dramshops
W. H. Foster
J. W. Sharp
Gideon T. Stewart
Thomas Edmondson
A. A. Stewart
Ohio Association of Mexican Veterans
Columbus
Young
George W. Morgan
T. L. Young
A. J. Robertson
A. H. Brown
O. W. Langdon
H. Reynolds
John C. Groom
Alexander Leckey
United States
Mexico
Congress
State Grange
Treasury
Rheinheimer
Cleveland
New York
Benjamin Smith
Dayton
Bellefontaine
Ohio Legislature Debates Quail Protection and Soldier Graves Bill
In the Senate on the 20th petitions opposed to Perkins School bill and favoring quail protection were presented. A bill to require Township Assessors to count soldiers unmarked graves was discussed along with several local measures. The Partial Appropriation bill was reported and referred. A Drainage Commission to study wetland drainage was authorized for Governor appointment and report. Debates over Longview Asylum continued without action. In the House petitions and bills continued, including amendments to militia law raising payments.
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Senate
Longview
Committee On Benevolent Institutions
Reform School For Boys
Ohio
Congress
House
O’connor
Cleveland
Columbus
Dayton
Athens
Tax Commission
Conference
Toledo
Dempey
Dalzell
O'Connor
Journal of the House
The Cremated Lady in Wasaietos
Ashes of Mrs. Jane Pitman removed from Dr Le Moyne cremating furnace after last Friday burial. The retort cooled, no odor, ashes about two quarts with few bone fragments. Ashes boxed and to be sent to Mr Pitman in Cincinnati.
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Wasaietos
Jane Pitman
Dr. le Moyne
Pitman
Cincinnati
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