Murder Trial and Fire News From New York to Cuba
The Dixon Sun reports the arraignment of Edward Stokes for James Fisk’s murder in New York, a fatal fire at Greenwood's Woolen Mill in Philadelphia, a bank robbery along with large drafts, widespread strikes in New York, and various incidents from Emigration to Cuban tensions. It notes deaths from accidents, tornadoes, and a range of political and military updates across the country and abroad.
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Senate and House conduct broad tax and appropriation actions
Senate and House conduct extensive sessions May 21 to 27 with debates on the Tax and Tariff bill, Habeas Corpus, post office funds, and various appropriation measures. The Senate passed civil rights and extension bills, while the House addressed pensions, land sales, and the Dakota rail rights amid quorums and adjournments.
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Senate Debates Tariffs and Subsidies Amid Financial Measures
In a broad session the Senate and House considered tariffs and subsidies, rejecting a Brazil line subsidy and resuming a tax bill. The Shipping Commissioners bill and mint reform passed, while Civil Rights act amendments failed to secure two thirds. Other measures included post office site condemnation and a rail right of way grant.
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Brutal murder shocks La Crosse County crowd
The Augusta Wisconsin paper reports a fatal assault in Sugar Town where William Mosby killed Robert Henderson with a club after drinking. Mosby was captured after a chase and faces possible lynching. Separate Osseo incident left Dickey stabbed in his stomach after a fight with Twist. Dickey fined eight dollars and fifty cents.
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Story Relative to Sealing Fleet Disaster Believed Exaggerated
A Boston telegram on the 28th ul. says the wholesale destruction of the Newfoundland sealing fleet is not credited. A St Johns letter says twelve are lost or missing, with forty five of sixty aboard Huntsman saved. subscriptions start for widows and children. New York dispatch confirms the Boston note that the reports are exaggerated and most of the fleet is safely returned.
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Census plans trigger tense mood in European Russia
The International Statistical Congress will meet in St. Petersburg on August 22 with debates in Russian German French or English and translations into French. Russia begins a general census of its dominions this year sparking unease among the uneducated while officials hope for thorough completion. The census is expected to reveal European Russia houses about 100000000 people.
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Egyptian Agriculture and the Khedive's vast farms
The Khedive of Egypt is described as a major farmer in the Eastern hemisphere. He uses steam power, has railways through his lands, grows sugar cane for ten sugar mills, and also produces large cotton and wheat crops. Sugar sells for 74 cents per pound, and he has unlimited capital and does not rely on farm profits for living.
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